ML20245A554

Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/89-08 on 890306-10 & Notice of Violation.No Response to Violation C Re Inadequate Testing Required,For Reason Delineated

ML20245A554
Person / Time
Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	04/13/1989
From:	Callan L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Withers B WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORP.
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ML20245A556	List: IR 05000482/1989008 ML20245A554 ML20245A560
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See also: IR 05000482/1989008

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In Reply' Refer'To:

Docket; STN 50-482/89-08-

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Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation

ATTN: Bart D. Withers

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President and Chief Executive Officer

.P.O. Box 411

Eurlington, Kansas 66839

Gentlemen: j

This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs. D. R. Hunter. T. O. McKernon,

and M. E. Skow of this office during the period March 6-10, 1989, of activities

authorized by NRC Operating License NPF-42 for Wolf Creek Generating Station,

and to the discussion of our findings with Mr. B. D. Withers and other members

of your staff at the conclusion .of the inspection.

Arcos examined during the inspection included followup to prcvicus; in::pection

findings from prior inspections and a recent safety system outage modifications

inspection (SSOMI). 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.  !

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. No response to

Violation C, Inadequate Testing, is required for the reason delineated in the

enclosed. inspection report.

We have also examined actions you have'taken with regard to previously

identified inspection findings. The status of these items is identified in

paragraphs 2.1 and 2.3 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 Panagement 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

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Sincerely,

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L. J. Callan, Director

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Enclosures:

1. Appendi:t 'A - Notice of Violation

2. Appendix B - NRC inspection Report

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Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation

ATTN: Otto Maynard, Manager '

of Licensing

P.O. Box 411

Burlington, Kansas 66839 i

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation i

ATTN: Gary Boyer, Plant Manager ,

P.O. Box 411 '

Burlington, Kansas 66839

Kansas Corporation Commission

ATTN: Robert D. Elliott, Chief Engineer

Fourth Floor. Docking State Office Building

Topeka, Kansas 66612-1571

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Kansas Radiation Control Program Director

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