ML20199H832

Forwards Insp Rept 50-263/98-18 on 981201-990111.No Violations Were Identified.Conduct of Activities at Monticello Facility Was Generally Characterized by safety- Conscious Operations & Sound Maint Practices

ML20199H832
Person / Time
Site:	Monticello
Issue date:	01/20/1999
From:	Burgess B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Wadley M NORTHERN STATES POWER CO.
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ML20199H837	List: IR 05000263/1998018 ML20199H832
References
50-263-98-18, NUDOCS 9901250349
Download: ML20199H832 (3)

See also: IR 05000263/1998018

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January 20, 1999

Mr. M. Wadley

President, Nuclear Generation

Northem States Power Company

414 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, MN 55401

SUBJECT: MONTICELLO INSPECTION REPORT 50-263/98018(DRP)

Dear Mr. Wadley:

On January 11,1999, the NRC completed an inspection at the Monticello reactor facility. The

enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.

During the 6-week period covered by this inspection, the conduct of activities at the Monticello

facility was generally characterized by safety-conscious operations and sound maintenance

practices. A planned power reduction was conducted in a controlled and deliberate manner.

No significant issues were identified.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its

enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

Sincerely,

/s/ Bruce L. Burgess

Bruce L. Burgess, Chief

Reactor Projects Branch 7

Docket No.: 50-263

License No.: DPR-22

Enclosure: Inspection Report 50-263/98018(DRP)

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