ML20236B274

Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/87-15 on 870601-0704 & Notice of Violation.Two Unresolved Items Identified in Paragraphs 3.c & 5 of Rept

ML20236B274
Person / Time
Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	07/22/1987
From:	Gagliardo J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Withers B WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORP.
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NUDOCS 8707290029
Download: ML20236B274 (2)

See also: IR 05000482/1987015

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                                                                 In Reply Refer To:

3 Docket: STN 50-482/87-15 )

                                                             Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
                                                              ATTN: Bart D. Withers                                                                     l
                                                                                         President and Chief Executive Officer
                                                                P. O. Box 411                                                                           l
                                                                Burlington, Kansas 66839
                                                                Gentlemen:                                                                             i
                                                               This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs. J. E. Cummins and                    ;
                                                                B. L. Bartlett of this office during the period June 1 through July 4,1987, of         !
                                                                activities authorized by NRC Operating License NPF-42 for the Wolf Creek
                                                                Generating Station, and to the discussion of our findings with Mr. G. D. Boyer
                                                                and other members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
                                                              Areas examined during the inspection included plant status, operational safety
                                                               verification, monthly surveillance observation, monthly maintenance observation,
                                                                  review of licensee event reports,10 CFR Part 21 report followup, onsite event        ,
                                                                 followup, physical security verification, radiological protection, battery             I
                                                                bank surveillance, independent reactor coolant system and engineered safety
                                                                features walkdown. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selective
                                                                examination of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel,
                                                                and observations by the NRC inspectors. The inspection findings are documented
                                                                       in the enclosed inspection report.                                              l
                                                                During this inspection, it was found that certain of your activities were in
                                                                violation of NRC requirements. Consequently, you are required to respond to
                                                                these violations, in writing, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.201
                                                                of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations.
                                                                Your response should be based on the specifics contained in the Notice of
                                                                Violation enclosed with this letter.
                                                               Two unresolved items are identified in paragraphs 3.c and 5 of the enclosed
                                                                   report.
                                                               The response directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice is not subject
                                                                 to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required
                                                                by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
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         Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to
        discuss them with you.
                                                   Sincerely,
                                                  . Original Si;;ned JJy
                                                      J. P. Jaudon                        i
                                                  J. E. Gagliardo, Chief
                                                  Reactor Projects Branch
        Enclosures:                                                                      d
        1.   Appendix A - Notice of Violation                                               ,
        2.   Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report                                           .
               50-482/87-15                                                               '
        cc w/ enclosures:
        Otto L. Maynard, Manager, Licensing
        Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
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        P. O. Box 411                                                                    -{
        Burlington, Kansas   66839
        Gary Boyer, Plant Manager
        Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
        P. O. Box 411
        Burlington, Kansas   66839
        Kansas Radiation Control Program Director
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