ML20237E465
| ML20237E465 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 08/26/1998 |
| From: | Caldwell J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Wadley M NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. |
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| ML20237E467 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-263-98-99, NUDOCS 9808310295 | |
| Download: ML20237E465 (5) | |
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\\N August 26, 1998 Mr. M. Wadley President, Nuclear Generation Northem States Power Company
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Dear Mr. Wadley:
Enclosed for your review is the Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) 14 report for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant covering the period of July 21,1996 through July 18,1998. This report will be discussed with you at a public meeting to be held at the Monticello Training Center at 2:00 p.m. (CDT) on September 9,1998. During this meeting, you are encouraged to candidly discuss any comments you may have regarding our report.
In accordance with U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) policy, I have reviewed the recommendations resulting from the SALP Board assessment. The functional areas of Engineering, Maintenance, and Plant Support were rated Category 1. The functional area of Plant Operations was rated Category 2.. it is my view that these ratings reflect a conservative approach to safe operations at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.
Overall, performance at the Monticello station was excellent. Strong management involvement
-_was evident throughout the assessment period. The material condition of the plant was excellent which resulted in high availability and reliability of plant equipment. Performance during the torus suction strainer replacement and refueling outages was excellent with no significant personnel enors and low radiological dose.
The conduct of Plant Operations was good. Noteworthy was the safety conscious and conservative decision-making by operations personnel and management. Conduct of infrequently performed evolutions, such as startups and shutdowns, was excellent. However, the
. conduct of routine operations did not reflect the same level of discipline and vigilance observed during non-routine evolutions. Concems with control room panel attentiveness and communication of annunciator alarms were identified.
Performance in'the area of Maintenance continued to be excellent. Effective work planning and.
' control, excellent interdepartmental teamwork and communications, experienced and qualified
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. contributed to the excellent material condition of plant equipment. Self-assessment activities l
. wore effective in identifying potential problems and a conservative approach was taken in the resolution of identified problems.' However, some minor problems were noted with procedural l-adequacy.
Performance in the area of Engineering was excellent. Corrective actions to address design engineering weaknesses identified during the previous assessment period and in the early pmt of this assessment period were comprehensive. Improvements in safety evaluations were noted.
,. Management was effective in ensuring an appropriate level of quality and safety focus in
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M. Wadley Engineers identified a number of engineering-related deficiencies and the resolution of most issues was timely and conservative.
The conduct of Plant Support activities was excellent as a result of strong and well implemented programs in radiation protection, security, chemistry, and emergency preparedness. Emphasis on as-low-as-is-reasonably-achievable planning and effective radiological controls contributed to low radiation doses for both operational and outage activities. Chemistry personnel demonstrated very good analytical capabilities, maintained excellent water quality, and effectively monitored process and effluent instrumentation. Security force performance, procedures, and training were excellent. The emergency preparedness program was maintained in an effective state of readiness.
In most areas, plant personnel effectively conducted and used self-assessments. Self-assessment efforts in the areas of maintenance, engineering, and plant support were good.
Assessments in the area of operations were limited to individual follow up of events and issues identified through the condition reporting process dich did not identify the decline in the condact of routine operations.
Should you have any questions concem' g the SALP report, we would be pleased to discuss them with you. While no written response is required, you may provide written comments within 30 days of the SALP meeting.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice " Part 2, a copy of this letter, the SALP report, and your comments, if any, will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Sincerely, W
James L Caldwall Acting Regional Administrator Docket No.: 50-263 License No.: DPR-22
Enclosure:
SALP 14 Report 50-263/98099 cc w/ encl:
Plant Manager, Monticello State Liaison Officer, State of Minnesota l
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Engineers identified a number of engineering-related deficiencies and the resolution of most issues was timely and conservative.
The conduct of Plant Support activities was excellent as a result of strong and wellimplemented programs in radiation protection, security, chemistry, and emergency preparedness. Emphasis on as-low-as-is-reasonably-achievable planning and effective radiological controls contributed to low radiation doses for both operational and outage activities. Chemistry personnel demonstrated very good analytical capabilities, maintained excellent water quality, and effectively monitored process and effluent instrumentation. Security force performance, procedures, and training were excellent. The emergency preparedness program was maintained in an effective state of readiness.
In most areas, plant personnel effectively conducted and used self-assessments. Self-assessment efforts in the areas of maintenance, engineering, and plant support were good.
' Assessments in the area of operations were limited to individual follow up of events and issues identified through the condition reporting process which did not identify the decline in the conduct of routine operations.
Should you have any questions concoming the SALP report, we would be pleased to discuss them with you. While no written response is required, you may provide written comments within 30 days of the SALP meeting.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, a copy of this letter, the SALP report, and your comments, if any, will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Sincerely, l
/s/ James L. Caldwell James L. Caldwell Acting Regional Administrator Docket No.: 50-263 License No.: DPR-22
Enclosure:
SALP 14 Report 50-263/98099 See Previous Concurrence See Attached Distribution.
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M. Wadley Engineers identified a number of engineering-related deficiencies, and the resolution of most issues was timely and conservative.
The conduct of Plant Support activities was excellent as a result of strong and well-implemented programs in radiation protection, security, chemistry, and emergency preparedness. Emphasis on as-low-as-is-reasonably-achievable planning and effective radiological controls contributed to low radiation doses for both operational and outage activities. Chemistry personnel demonstrated very good analytical capabilities, maintained excellent water quality, and effectively monitored process and effluent instrumentation. Security force performance, procedures, and training were excellent. The emergency preparedness program was maintained in an effective state of readiness.
In most areas, plant personnel effectively conducted and used self-assessments. Self-assessment efforts in the areas of maintenance, engineering, and plant support were good; j
however, assessments in the area of operations were limited to individual followup of events and
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issues identified through the condition reporting process and did not identify a decline in the conduct of routine operations.
Should you have any questions concoming the SALP report, we would be pleased to discuss them with you. While no written response is required, you may provide written comments within 30 days of the SALP meeting.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, a copy of this letter, the SALP report, and your comments, if any, will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Sincerely, James L. Caldwell Acting Regional Administrator Docket No.: 50 283 I
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