ML20203J848

Forwards Insp Rept 50-483/97-19 on 971117-1211.No Violations Noted.Insp Determined That Actions in Response to Reactor Fuel Axial Offset Anomaly Have Been Conservative & IAW Regulatory Requirements

ML20203J848
Person / Time
Site:	Callaway
Issue date:	12/18/1997
From:	Powers D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Randolph G UNION ELECTRIC CO.
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ML20203J851	List: IR 05000483/1997019 ML20203J848
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50-483-97-19, NUDOCS 9712220116
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See also: IR 05000483/1997019

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Dear Mr. Randolph:

An NRC inspection was conducted N_ovember 17 through December 11,1997, at your Callaway -

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presents the scope and results of that inspection. A telephonic exit was conducted on

December 11.1997, with members of your staff.

This inspection determined that your actions in response to the reactor fuel axial offset anomaly

have been conservative and in accordance with regulatory requirements. Continued effort on

your part may be warranted to prevent, or at least minimize, the effects of any future axial offset.

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

enclosure wil. be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).

Should you have any questbns concoming this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them

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Professional Nuclear Consulting, Inc.

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Gerald Charnofi, Esq.

Thomas A. Baxter, Esq.

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Manager - Electric Department

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Ronald A. Kucera, Deputy Director

Department of Natural Resources

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Chief Executive Officer

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation

P.O. Box 411

Burlington, Kansas 66839

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