ML20237C033
| ML20237C033 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Prairie Island  |
| Issue date: | 08/14/1998 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Wadley M NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20237C035 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-282-98-12, 50-306-98-12, NUDOCS 9808200166 | |
| Download: ML20237C033 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000282/1998012
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- Mr. M. Wadley
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SUBJECT:
NRC PRAIRIE ISLAND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE ,
INSPECTION REPORTS 50-282/98012(DRS); S0-306/98012(DRS)
Dear Mr. Wadley:
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On July'24,1998, the NRC completed an inspection of your emergency preparedness biennial
exercise at the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant. The purpose of this inspection was to -
evaluate the performance of the emergency response organization during the exercise. .The
enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
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Areas examined within your emergency preparedness exercise performance are identified in
the report. Within those areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of
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procedures and representative records, observation of performance, and interviews with staff.
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The objective of the inspection effort was to determine whether the Emergency Plan was
adequate and station personnel were capable of implementing the Emergency Plan in
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accordance with NRC requirements. Based on the results of this inspection, no violations of
NRC requirements were identified.
Overall performance during the 1998 Emergency Preparedness exercise was effective and .
comonstrated that your emergency plan implementation activities met regulatory requirements.
Performance in the Control Room Simulator was effective and demonstrated correct emergency
classifications and good teamwork. The Technical Support Center staff provided proactive
emergency action level reviews and extensive decision-making and event mitigation. The
Operations Support Center performed well in coordinating activities and maintaining control of
repair teams. The Emergency Operations Facility staff's performance to a challenging scenario
was competent and provided correct and timely classifications and protective action'
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recommendations to offsite agencies.
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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 (PDR).
Sincerely,
Original Signed by Steven A. Reynolds (for)
John A. Grobe, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos.: 50-282;50-306
Enclosure:
Inspection Reports 50-282/98012(DRS); 50-306/98012(DRS)
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Plant Manager, Prairie Island
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