ML20210F869

Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/86-23 on 860801-31.No Violation or Deviation Noted

ML20210F869
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Site:	Cooper
Issue date:	09/19/1986
From:	Gagliardo J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Pilant J NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
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Reply Refer To:

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J. M. Pilant,-Manager, Technical

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

this office during the period August 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 plant trips - safety system

challenges, spent fuel shipments, operational safety verification, and monthly

surveillance and maintenance observations.

Within these areas, the inspection

. consisted of selective examination of procedures and representative records,

. interviews with personnel, and observations by the inspectors.

The inspection

findings are documented in the enclosed inspection report.

Within the scope of the inspection, no violations or deviations were

identified.

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

discuss them with you.

Sincerely,

Or!ginar smed gy

J. E. Gcgilardo

J. E. Gagliardo, Chief

Reactor Projects Branch

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