ML20204E556
| ML20204E556 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Point Beach  |
| Issue date: | 03/16/1999 |
| From: | Shear G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Reddemann M WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20204E562 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-266-99-07, 50-266-99-7, 50-301-99-07, 50-301-99-7, NUDOCS 9903250071 | |
| Download: ML20204E556 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000266/1999007
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March 16, 1999
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Mr. M. Reddemann
Site Vice Presidcat
Point Beach Nuclear Plant
6610 Nuclear Road
Two Rivers, WI 54241
SUBJECT:
NRC RADIATION PROTECTION AND CHEMISTRY INSPECTION REPORTS
50-266/99007(ORS); 50-301/99007(DRS)
Dear Mr. Reddemann:
On February 19,1999, the NRC completed an inspection of the radiation protection and
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chemistry programs at your Point Beach Nuclear Plant. The results of this inspection were
discussed on that date with you and other members of your staff. The enclosed report
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presents the results of this inspection.
The inspection was an examination of activities conducted under your license as they relate to
radiation safety, to compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations, and with the
conditions of your license. The inspection consisted of a review of the water chemistry control
program, instrument and laboratory quality control program, quality assessments of chemistry
activities, chemistry technician training and performance, and the control room engineered
safety feature filtration system. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective
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oxamination of procedures and representative records, observations of activities and
equipment material condition, and interviews with personnel.
Although no violations of NRC requirements were identified, three weaknesses in the
chemistry program were identified. The first weakness involved not performing analytical
instrument inter-laboratory cross checks between April 1998 and January 1999. Discontinuing
this program resulted in the loss of an independent verification of the precision and accuracy
of analysis data. Although the decision to suspend the program may have been justified
based on station resource constraints, the associated procedure was not amended, and the
basis for the decision was not documented. The second weakness involved the lack of
documenting corrective actions or reasons for a chemical parameter exceeding the contr' l
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limit. The third weakness involved not documenting corrective actions taken when instrument
quality control limits were exceeded or evaluating quality control data for trends and biases.
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The second and third weaknesses were previously identified in an inspection performed in
1997 and corrective actions have not been implemented. We will review your actions to
address these chemistry program weaknesses during a future inspection.
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Primary and secondary system water quality remained good. The chemistry quality assurance
and technician training programs were well implemented. Technicians were knowledgeable
regarding procedures and sampling techniques and exhibited good radiation worker laboratory
practices. The control room engineered safety feature filtration system was maintained in
good material condition and tests were performed at the required frequencies.
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In accordance witt.10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its
enclosure will be p' aced in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
We will gladly discuss any questions you have conceming this inspection.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by Gary L. Shear
Gary L. Shear, Chief
Plant Support Branch
Docket Nos.: 50-266; 50-301
Enclosure:
Inspection Reports 50-266/99007(DRS); 50-301/99007(DRS)
cc w/ encl:
R. Grigg, President and Chief
Operating Officer, WEPCO
M. Sellman, Chief Nuclear Officer
R. Mende, Plant Manager
J. O'Neill, Jr., Shaw, Pittman,
Potts & Trowbridge
K. Duveneck, Town Chairman
Town of Two Creeks
B. Burks,'P.E., Director
Bureau of Field Operations
J. Mattner, Chairman, Wisconsin
Public Service Commission
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S. Jenkins, Electric Division
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
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