ML20212K913

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Refers to 990920 Meeting Conducted at Monticello Nuclear Generating Station to Discuss Initiatives in Risk Area & to Establish Dialog Between SRAs & PRA
ML20212K913
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Site: Monticello Xcel Energy icon.png
Issue date: 09/30/1999
From: Grobe J
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To: Wadley M
NORTHERN STATES POWER CO.
References
NUDOCS 9910070095
Download: ML20212K913 (2)


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3 . September 30, 1999 Mr. M. Wadley . .

President, Nuclear Generation L Northem States Power Company l 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 i

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' SENIOR REACTOR ANALYST SITE VISIT

Dear Mr. Wadley:

l l This refers to a meeting conducted by the Region lli Senior Reactor Analysts (SRA) at the l: . Monticello Nuclear Generating Station on September 20,1999. The purpose of the visit was to meet with your Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) staff to discuss your initiatives in the risk area, and to establish a dialog between the SRAs and your PRA staff. Also discussed were your specific risk insights and risk tools used at the plant.

As you are aware, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is transitioning to a risk-informed framework for its inspection and oversight program for commercial nuclear power plants. The new program will focus our inspections on activities and systems where potential risks are

. greater using site-specific PRA insights. The meeting between your staff and our risk analysts provided a basis for better agreement on the importance of issues on which we will routinely interact during the risk-informed inspection and oversight program.

In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its

. enclosures will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.

' if you have any questions regarding this meeting please contact me at (630) 829-9700.

Sincerely, Original Signed by John A. Grobe John A. Grobe, Director Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-263 License Nos. DPR 1 cc: Site General Manager, Monticello Plant Manager, Monticello S. Minn, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Public Service

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