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            Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
            ATTN:    Bart D. Withers
                      President and Chief Executive Officer
            P.O. Box 411
            Burlington, Kansas 66839
            Gentlemen:
            This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. R. Wise and Dr. J. B. Nicholas of
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            this office during the period September 19-23, 1988, of activities authorized by
            NRC Operating License NPF-42 for the Wolf Creek Generating Station, and to'the
            discussion of our findings with Mr. J. A. Bailey and other members of your staff
            at the conclusion of the inspection on September 23, 1988.
            Areas examined during the inspection included the chemistry / radiochemistry
            program and water chemistry confirmatory measurements. 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
4            violation of NRC requirements.      Consequently, you are required to respond to
            this violation, 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
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            Violation enclosed with this 1ctter.
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!            We are also concerned over the numerous problems identified with the                                                  '
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            postaccident sampling system (PASS). These concerns are discussed in
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            paragraph 6 of the enclosed inspection report. We are carticularly concerned
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            with the oxygen analyzer problems and leaks in the gaseous sample system.
STN 50-482/88-28
            Accordingly, you are requested to respond in writing, within 30 days,
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
ATTN:
Bart D. Withers
President and Chief Executive Officer
P.O. Box 411
Burlington, Kansas 66839
Gentlemen:
This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. R. Wise and Dr. J. B. Nicholas of
this office during the period September 19-23, 1988, of activities authorized by
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            describing your immediate actions to correct the identified problems, along
NRC Operating License NPF-42 for the Wolf Creek Generating Station, and to'the
            with your planned long-term maintenance program to ensure that the PASS is
discussion of our findings with Mr. J. A. Bailey and other members of your staff
j           maintained in a proper state of readiness.
at the conclusion of the inspection on September 23, 1988.
Areas examined during the inspection included the chemistry / radiochemistry
program and water chemistry confirmatory measurements. 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
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this violation, 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 1ctter.
,
!
We are also concerned over the numerous problems identified with the
'
postaccident sampling system (PASS). These concerns are discussed in
paragraph 6 of the enclosed inspection report. We are carticularly concerned
,
with the oxygen analyzer problems and leaks in the gaseous sample system.
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Accordingly, you are requested to respond in writing, within 30 days,
describing your immediate actions to correct the identified problems, along
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with your planned long-term maintenance program to ensure that the PASS is
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maintained in a proper state of readiness.
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                                                      Sincerely.
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                                                      Original Signed 11y
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp.
                                                          L J. Callan
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                                                      L. J. Callan, Director
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to
                                                      Division of Reactor Projects
discuss them with you.
        Enclosures:
Sincerely.
        1.   Appendix A - Notice of Violation
Original Signed 11y
        2.   Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report
L J. Callan
              50-482/88-28
L. J. Callan, Director
        3.   Attachment 1 - Analytical Measurements
Division of Reactor Projects
        4.   Attachment 2 - Water Chemistry Confirmatory Measurements Results
Enclosures:
        5.   Attachment 3 - Criteria for Comparing Water Chemistry Analytical
1.
                                Measurements
Appendix A - Notice of Violation
        6.   Attachment 4 - Radiological Confirmatory Measurements Results
2.
        7.   Attachment 5 - Criteria for Comparing Radiological Analytical Measurements
Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report
        cc w/ enclosures:
50-482/88-28
        Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
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        ATTN: Otto Maynard, Manager
Attachment 1 - Analytical Measurements
                  of Licensing
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        P.O. Box 411
Attachment 2 - Water Chemistry Confirmatory Measurements Results
5.
Attachment 3 - Criteria for Comparing Water Chemistry Analytical
Measurements
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Attachment 4 - Radiological Confirmatory Measurements Results
7.
Attachment 5 - Criteria for Comparing Radiological Analytical Measurements
cc w/ enclosures:
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
ATTN: Otto Maynard, Manager
of Licensing
P.O. Box 411
Burlington, Kansas 66839
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        Burlington, Kansas 66839
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
        Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
ATTN:
        ATTN:   Gary Boyer, Plant Manager
Gary Boyer, Plant Manager
        P.O. Box 411
P.O. Box 411
        Burlington, Kansas 66839
Burlington, Kansas 66839
        Kansas Corporation Commission
Kansas Corporation Commission
        ATTN:   Robert D. Elliott, Chief Engineer
ATTN:
        Fourth Floor, Occking State Office Building
Robert D. Elliott, Chief Engineer
        Topeka, Kansas 66612-1571
Fourth Floor, Occking State Office Building
        Kansas Radiation Control Program Director
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1571
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Latest revision as of 18:59, 10 December 2024

Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/88-28 on 880919-23 & Notice of Violation.Concerns Expressed Over Numerous Problems Identified W/Pass & Oxygen Analyzer Problems & Leaks in Gaseous Sample Sys
ML20195E052
Person / Time
Site: Wolf Creek 
Issue date: 10/31/1988
From: Callan L
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To: Withers B
WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORP.
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ML20195E056 List:
References
NUDOCS 8811070230
Download: ML20195E052 (2)


See also: IR 05000482/1988028

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In Reply Refer To:

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STN 50-482/88-28

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation

ATTN:

Bart D. Withers

President and Chief Executive Officer

P.O. Box 411

Burlington, Kansas 66839

Gentlemen:

This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. R. Wise and Dr. J. B. Nicholas of

this office during the period September 19-23, 1988, of activities authorized by

'

NRC Operating License NPF-42 for the Wolf Creek Generating Station, and to'the

discussion of our findings with Mr. J. A. Bailey and other members of your staff

at the conclusion of the inspection on September 23, 1988.

Areas examined during the inspection included the chemistry / radiochemistry

program and water chemistry confirmatory measurements. 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

4

this violation, 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 1ctter.

,

!

We are also concerned over the numerous problems identified with the

'

postaccident sampling system (PASS). These concerns are discussed in

paragraph 6 of the enclosed inspection report. We are carticularly concerned

,

with the oxygen analyzer problems and leaks in the gaseous sample system.

'

Accordingly, you are requested to respond in writing, within 30 days,

describing your immediate actions to correct the identified problems, along

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with your planned long-term maintenance program to ensure that the PASS is

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maintained in a proper state of readiness.

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

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Sincerely.

Original Signed 11y

L J. Callan

L. J. Callan, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

Enclosures:

1.

Appendix A - Notice of Violation

2.

Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report

50-482/88-28

3.

Attachment 1 - Analytical Measurements

4.

Attachment 2 - Water Chemistry Confirmatory Measurements Results

5.

Attachment 3 - Criteria for Comparing Water Chemistry Analytical

Measurements

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Attachment 4 - Radiological Confirmatory Measurements Results

7.

Attachment 5 - Criteria for Comparing Radiological Analytical Measurements

cc w/ enclosures:

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation

ATTN: Otto Maynard, Manager

of Licensing

P.O. Box 411

Burlington, Kansas 66839

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Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation

ATTN:

Gary Boyer, Plant Manager

P.O. Box 411

Burlington, Kansas 66839

Kansas Corporation Commission

ATTN:

Robert D. Elliott, Chief Engineer

Fourth Floor, Occking State Office Building

Topeka, Kansas 66612-1571

Kansas Radiation Control Program Director

bcc to DM9 (JE06)

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