ML20206E461
| ML20206E461 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 11/10/1988 |
| From: | Norelius C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Larson C NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20206E464 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8811180081 | |
| Download: ML20206E461 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000263/1988018
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Docket No. 50-263
Northern States Power Company
ATTN: Mr. C. E. Larson
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Gentlemen:
This refers to the reactive safeguards inspection conducted by
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Messrs. T. J. Madeda and O. E. Funk, Jr. , of this of fice on September 19-22,
1988, of activities at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Station authorized
by NRC Operating License No. DPR-22 and to the discussion of our findings
with Mr. M. Clarity and other members of your staff at the conclusion of the
inspection.
The enclosed copy of our inspection report identities areas examined during
the inspection. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective
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examination of procedures and representative records, observations, and
interviews with personnel.
During this inspection, certain of your activities appeared to be in violation
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of NRC requirements, as described in the enclosed Notice. A written response
is required.
Inasmuch as the four violations are repetitive in nature, your
response should address why you expect your prJposed corrective actions will
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be more effective than your past corrective actions have been.
A general performance decline in the security area was identified
approximately one year ago. Your actions to reverse the decline were
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discussed during an Enforcement Conference held at Region III on June 15,
1988.
At that meeting your staff presented , comprehensive program to improve
security performance at the Monticello site. While some improvements in
security performance were noted during this inspec' wn, the repetitive
violations indicate that your improvement program L; not achieved its goals.
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We believe that it is essential for you to meet with us to discuss in more
detail your performance improvement prog-am proposals, milestones, and any
results to dato.
Discussions with Mr. Ortler of your staff on November 9,
1988, confirmed your participation in a meeting, which will be tentatively
scheduled for the week of December 12, 1988. We anticipate that additional
meetings may be required to fully resolve this matter.
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Areas examined during this inspection concern a subject matter which is exempt
from disclosure according to Part 73, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations,
Section 73.21(c)(2).
This information must be handled and protected in
accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 73.21. Consequently, the enclosure
to this letter, our report of the inspection, and your response to the
violations identified in the enclosure to this letter will not be placed
in the NRC Public DocumeGt Room.
Therefore, your statement of corractive
action regarding the violations identified in the enclosure should be
submitted as a separate enclosure to your transmittal letter in the manner
prescribed.
The responses Jirected by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Managment and Budget
as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Norelius, Director
Division of Radiation Safety
and Safeguards
Enclosures:
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2.
Inspection Report
No. 50-263/88018(DRSS)
(UNCLASSIFIED SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION)
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W. A. Shamla, Plant Manager
NRR/ORIS/SGB
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NRR/DLPQ/PEB
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UNCLASSIFIED SAFEGUARDS
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