ML20195D923

Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/88-24 on 880801-30 & Notice of Violation

ML20195D923
Person / Time
Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	10/28/1988
From:	Callan L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Withers B WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORP.
Shared Package
ML20195D927	List: IR 05000482/1988024 ML20195D923 ML20195D930
References
NUDOCS 8811070193
Download: ML20195D923 (2)

See also: IR 05000482/1988024

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. OCT 2 81938

In Reply Refer To:

Docket: STN 50-482/88-24

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation

ATTN: Bart D. Withers

President and Chief Executive Officer

P.O. Box 411

Burlington, Kansas 66839

Centlemen:

This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs. B. L. Bartlett and

M. E. Skow of this office during the period September 1-30, 1988, of act; 'ies

authorized by NRC Operating License No. NPF-42 for the Wolf Creek Generat, j

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, followup on a

previously identified NRC iten, review of licensee event reports, operational

safety verification, monthly surveillance observation, monthly maintenance

observation, onsite event followup, preparation for refueling, physical

security verification, and radiologic;l protection. 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.  !

We have also examined actions you have taken with regard to a previously i

identified inspection finding. The status of this item is identified in

paragraph 3 of the enclosed report.

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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.

Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to i

discuss them with you. ,

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Sincerely, I

L. J. Callan, Director

Division of Reactor Projects I

Enclosures:

1. Appendix A - Notice of Violation

2. Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report

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