ML20198L383
| ML20198L383 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 12/23/1998 |
| From: | Doerflein L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Mueller J NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20198L386 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-220-98-15, 50-410-98-15, NUDOCS 9901040181 | |
| Download: ML20198L383 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000220/1998015
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December 23, 1998
Mr. John H. Mueller
Chief Nuclear Officer
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station
Operations Building,2nd Floor
P.O. Box 63
Lycoming, NY 13093
SUBJECT:
NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-220/98-15
AND 50-410/98-15
Dear Mr. Mueller:
This report transmits the findings of safety inspections conducted by NRC inspectors at the
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2, from September 27 through November 21,
1998. At the conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed with members of
your staff.
During the eight-week inspection period covered by this report, performance at the Nine
Mile Point Nuclear Station was appropriately focussed on safety. Unit 2 operators faced a
number of challenges due to equipment performance problems. For example, known
deficiencies with the Unit 2 recirculation system were not adequately prioritized and
aggravated the flow control valve plant transient. In addition, Unit 1 operators were
provided with incorrect rod movement sheets which affected reactivity management.
These problems, associated with work planning and control, were recognized and were
being addressed by your staff prior to the conclusion of the report period.
Safeguards and radiation protection inspections identified good performance ni both areas.
Inspector follow-up and closure of open items indicated corrective actions implemented for
previous issues were reasonable and effective.
In accordance with 10CFR2.7900f the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and
its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Sincerely,
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M. Wetterhahn, Winston and Strawn
J. Rettberg, New York State Electric and Gas Corporation
P. Eddy, E!ectric Division, Department of Public Service, State of New York
C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law
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