ML20217B257
| ML20217B257 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Washington State University |
| Issue date: | 10/06/1999 |
| From: | Marsh L NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Hedge G WASHINGTON STATE UNIV., PULLMAN, WA |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20217B261 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-027-99-201, NUDOCS 9910120194 | |
| Download: ML20217B257 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000027/1999201
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' SUBJECT: NRC ROUTINE, ANNOUNCED INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-027/99 201
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- Dear Dr. Hedge:
LThis refers to the inspection conducted on Augtist 17-20, 1999, at your Washington
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presents the 'results of that inspection.
- Various aspects of your reactor operation and safeguards programs were inspected,
' including ~ selective examinations of procedures and. representative records, interviews with
personnel, and observations of the facility.-
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During the last inspection in September 1998, (Report No. 50-027/98-201) a few systems
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requiring maintenance, repair, or replacement were noted. Throughout the last year your
, . Reactor and Facilities Development staffs have kept the NRC staff updated on replacement
of the reactor cooling tower and heat exchanger, and the repair and relining of the reactor
pool concrete tank. As detailed in the body of this report, these activities were being
performed in a timely and controlled manner with a focus on safety and keeping radiation
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exposures as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
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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. Your cooperation is-
appreciated. Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, please contact
Mr. Stephen Holmes at 301-415-8583..
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