ML20196E878

Forwards Insp Repts 50-282/98-22 & 50-306/98-22 on 981116- 20.No Violations Noted.Overall,Radiological Controls Were Effective in Maintaining Reasonable Collective Dose for Work Being Conducted During Unit 2 Refueling Outage

ML20196E878
Person / Time
Site:	Prairie Island
Issue date:	12/01/1998
From:	Shear G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Wadley M NORTHERN STATES POWER CO.
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ML20196E883	List: IR 05000282/1998022 ML20196E878
References
50-282-98-22, 50-306-98-22, NUDOCS 9812040151
Download: ML20196E878 (2)

See also: IR 05000282/1998022

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Mr. M. Wadley

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Northern States Power Company

414 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, MN 55401

SUBJECT:

NRC RADIATION P.tOTECTION INSPECTION REPORTS 50-282/98022(DRS);

50-306/98022(DRS)

Dear Mr. Wadley:

On November 20,1998, the NRC completed an inspection at your Prairie Island Nuclear

Generating Plant. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection. The inspection

examined activities conducted under your license related to radiation safety and to compliance

with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

Areas examined during the inspection included surveys for the free release of turbine

components, walkdowns within the containment, auxiliary and radwaste buildings, observation

of various work activities in progress, shutdown chemistry, and planning to ensure that jobs

were conducted to maintain the radiation dose As-Low-As-is-Reasonably-Achievable (ALARA).

Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and

representative records, observations, and interviews with personnel. No violations of NRC

requirements or open items were identified.

Overall, the radiological controls were effective in maintaining a reasonable collective dose for

the work being conducted during the Unit 2 refueling outage. The surveys and controls for the

free release of turbine components were thorough, and ALARA planning and shutdown

chemistry were wellimplemented. The radiation protection staff and radworker performance

was effective, and the minor discrepancies that were identified were addressed promptly by

your staff.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules and Practice," a copy of this letter and its

enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.

Sincerely,

Original Signed by Gary L. Shear

Gary L. Shear, Chief

Plant Support Branch 2

Docket Nos.: 50-282: 50-306

License Nos.: DPR-42; DPR-60

Enclosure:

Inspection Reports 50-282/98022(DRS); 50-306/98022(DRS)

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Plant Manager, Prairie Island

State Liaison Officer, State of Minnesota

State Liaison Officer, State of Wisconsin

Tribal Council, Prairie Island Dakota Community

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