ML20205S704
| ML20205S704 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Point Beach  |
| Issue date: | 04/20/1999 |
| From: | Jeffrey Jacobson NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Reddemann M WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20205S707 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-266-99-05, 50-266-99-5, 50-301-99-05, 50-301-99-5, EA-97-347, EA-97-505, NUDOCS 9904260328 | |
| Download: ML20205S704 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000266/1999005
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April 20, 1999
EA 97-347
EA 97-505
Mr. M. Reddemann
Site Vice President
Point Beach Nuclear Plant
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SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-266/99005(DRS); 50-301/99005(DRS)
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Dear Mr. Reddemann:
On March 12,1999, the NRC completed an inspection at your Point Beach Nuclear Plant. The
inspection included an assessment and evaluation of engineering support, design change, and
modification activities including 10 CFR 50.59 evaluations and screenings, as well as corrective
. action and internal assessment activities. Within these areas, we selectively observed activities
in progress, reviewed procedures and representative records, observed plant conditions, and
discussed activities and concerns with members of your staff. The enclosed report presents the
results of that inspection.
Overall, our inspection results indicated that your engineering and problem identification and
correction activities at the Point Beach Nuclear Plant were acceptable and had improved. With
few exceptions, the 10 CFR 50.59 safety evaluations, modification packages, calculations, and
operability determinations reviewed were of good quality, in addition, the quality assurance
audits and engineering department self-assessments were effective in identifying significant
programmatic weaknesses in the engineering area. Although you were identifying problems at
an appropriate threshold, the timeliness of corrective actions remain a concern. We are aware
of your recent actions to prioritize condition reports and the engineering backlog, and to provide
station personnel with management's expectations regarding timeliness of resolving issues.
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Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that one violation of NRC
. requirements occurred. This violation is being treated as Non-Cited Violation (NCV), consistent
with Appendix C of the Enforcement Policy. This NCV is described in the subject inspection
report. If you contest the violation or severity level of this NCV, you should provide a response
within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington DC 20555-0001, with a
copies to _ he Regional Administrator, Region lil, and the Director, Office of Enforcement, United -
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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 (PDR).
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Sincerely,
Original /s/ John M. Jacobson
John M. Jacobson, Chief
Mechanical Engineering Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-266;50-301
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50-266/99005(DRS);
50-301/99005(DRS)
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R. Grigg, President and Chief
Operating Officer, WEPCO
M. Sellman, Senior Vice President,
Chief Nuclear Officer
R. Mende, Plant Manager
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J. O'Neill, Jr., Shaw, Pittman,
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K. Duveneck, Town Chairman
Town of Two Creeks
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B. Burks, P.E., Director
Bureau of Field Operations
J. Mettner, Chairman, Wisconsin
Public Service Commission
S. Jenkins, Electric Division
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
State Liaison Officer
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