ML20217J291
| ML20217J291 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Prairie Island  |
| Issue date: | 04/01/1998 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Wadley M NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20217J295 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-282-98-04, 50-282-98-4, 50-306-98-04, 50-306-98-4, NUDOCS 9804060258 | |
| Download: ML20217J291 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000282/1998004
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April 1,'1998
Mr. M. D. Wadley
Vice President, Nuclear Generation
Northern States Pac; Company
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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SUBJECT:
NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORTS 50-282/98004(DRS);
50-306/98004(DRS)
Dear Mr. Wadley:
On March 20,1998, the NRC completed an inspect;on at your Prairie Island Nuclear
Generating Plant. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
Areas examined during the inspection included the calibration of area and process radiation
monitors, post accident monitor training and operation, radiation protection performance during
the recent refueling and forced outages, and measures to maintain the plant's radiation dose As
Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a
selective examination of procedures and representative records, observations, and interviews
with personnel.
Overall, radiological controls were effective in maintaining a reasonable collective dose for the
work accomplished during the Unit i refueling outage and the Unit 2 forced outage. The
performance of the radiation protection staff and various radiation workers indicated a strong
ALARA focus. However, weak communication between work crews involved in the Unit 2
forced outage resulted in unnecessary radiation dose to the workers. The oversight of the
radiation monitoring system calibrations was notably improved, control of high radiation areas
was effective, and the post-accident monitors were well managed.
No cited violations of NRC requirements or open items were identified.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules and Practice," a copy of this letter and its
enclosures will be place in the NRC Public Document Room.
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have conceming this inspection.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by Melvyn N. Leach (for)
John A. Grobe, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-282; 50-306
' Enclosure:
Inspection Reports 50-282/98004(DRS);
50-306/98004(DRS)
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Plant Manager, Prairie Island
State Liaison Officer, State
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