ML20151V918

Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/97-13

ML20151V918
Person / Time
Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	09/04/1998
From:	Merschoff E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Buehne S AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
References
50-482-97-13, IA-98-034, IA-98-34, NUDOCS 9809150103
Download: ML20151V918 (2)

See also: IR 05000482/1997013

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PURSUANT TO 10 CFR 2.7901

SUBJECT: REPLY TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION

(NRC INVESTIGATION REPORT 4-96-065)

Dear Mr. Buehne:

Thank you for your letter dated June 20,1998, in response to our letter and Notice of

Violation dated May 27,1998, Your letter restated the circumstances of the case and

expressed some concerns about welding activities at Wolf Creek. Our review of your

letter indicates that no new information was provided, and we note that concerns about

Wolf Creek's welding program were reviewed and documented in NRC Inspection Report

50-482/97-13, which was attached to our May 27 letter to you. We consider this case

closed, but we will continue to conduct inspections at Wolf Creek to ensure activities are

conducted safely.

If you have any questions or comments, olease contact Michael Vasquez, Regional

Enforcement Specialist, at '817) 860-8121 or (800) 952-9677.

Sincerely,

Ellis W-. Mersch

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