ML20217P884

Forwards Insp Repts 50-282/97-14 & 50-306/97-14 on 970714- 18.Minor Errors Identified in 1996 Annual Radioactive Effluent & Waste Disposal Rept & Some RM Calibr Records Were Considered Problems.No Violations Were Identified

ML20217P884
Person / Time
Site:	Prairie Island
Issue date:	08/21/1997
From:	Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Wadley M NORTHERN STATES POWER CO.
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ML20217P887	List: IR 05000282/1997014 ML20217P884
References
50-282-97-14, 50-306-97-14, NUDOCS 9708290038
Download: ML20217P884 (2)

See also: IR 05000282/1997014

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August 21, 1997

Mr. M. Wadley .

Vice President, Nuclear Generation

Northern States Power Company

414 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, MN 55401

SUBJECT: NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORTS 50 282/97014(DRS)-

AND 50 306/97014(DRS)

Dear Mr. Wadley:

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On July 18,1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Prairie Island Nuclear

Generating Plant. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.

Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the report. Within these areas, the

inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records,

observations, and interviews with personnel.

Overall, the implementation of the station effluents program was effective in maintaining

site releases As Low As is Reasonably Achievable. The performance and material

condition of the various ventilation system filters, station radiation monitors, and

liquid / gaseous radwaste components were acceptable. However, there were several

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problems identliied during our review which indicated a weakness in the calibration of the

area and process radiation monitors. Additionally, we identified several minor errors in the

1996 Annual Radioactive Effluent and Waste Disposal report, and with some radiation

monitor calibration records. These items together with your self assessment findings

regarding the failure to prepare composite samples in accordance with the Offsite Dose-

Calculation Manual were considered problems with attention to detail by plant personnel.

As a result of your identification and thorough corrective actions, the failure to prepare the

composite samples in accordance with the procedural requirements of the Offsite Dose

Calculation Manual was considered a Non-Cited Violation.

in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of. the NRC's " Rules and Practice," a copy of this tetter

and its enclosures will be place in the NRC Public Document Room.

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..We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.

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Sincerely,

Original Signed by John M. Jacobson (for).

John A. Grobe, Acting Director -

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket Nos. 50 282, 50 306

Licenses No. DPR-42, DPR-60

Enclosure: Inspection Report 50 282/97014(DRS),.50-306/97014(DRS)

cc w/ encl: Plant Manager, Prairie Island

John W. Ferman, Ph.D.

Nuclear Engineer, MPCA

State Liaison Officer, State

of Minnesota

State Liaison Officer, State

of Wisconsin

Tribal Council, Prairie Island

Dakota Community

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