ML20210D439

Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/86-36 on 861201-31 & Notice of Violation

ML20210D439
Person / Time
Site:	Cooper
Issue date:	01/23/1987
From:	Gagliardo J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Trevors G NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
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ML20210D444	List: IR 05000298/1986036 ML20210D439 ML20210D465 ML20210D501
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NUDOCS 8702100090
Download: ML20210D439 (2)

See also: IR 05000298/1986036

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JAN 2 31987

In Reply Refer To:

Docket: 50-298/86-36

Nebraska Public Power District

ATTH: George A. Trevors

Division Manager - Nuclear Support

P. O. Box 499

Columbus, NE 68601

Gentlemen:

This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs. D. DuBois and E. Plettner

of this office during the period December 1-31, 1986, of activities authorized

by NRC Operating License DPR-46 for Cooper Nuclear Station and to the

discussion of our findings with Mr. G. Horn and other members of your staff at

the conclusion of the inspection.

Areas examined during the inspection included complex surveillance, reactor )

shutdown margin, core thermal power evaluation, core power distribution limits

surveillance, calibration of nuclear instruments, refueling, cold weather

preparation, operational safety verification, and monthly surveillance dnd

maintenance observations. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of

selective examination of procedures ano representative records, interviews

with personnel, and observations by the NRC inspectors. The inspection findings

are documented in the enclosed inspection report.

During this inspection, it was found that certain of your activities were in

violation of NRC requirements. Consequently, you are required to respond to

these violations, in writing, in accordance with the provisions of

Section 2.201 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of

Federal Regulations. Your response should be based on the specifics contained

in the Notice of Violation enclosed with this letter.

The responses directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not

subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as

required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 PL 96-511.

Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased

to discuss them with you.

Sincerely,

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Enclosures:

1. Appendix A - Notice of Violation

2. Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report

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Guy R. Horn, Division Manager

of Nuclear Operations

Cooper Nuclear Station

P. O. Box 98

Brownville, Nebraska 68321

Kansas Radiation Control Program Director

Nebraska Radiation Control Program Director

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