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MONTHYEAR05000482/LER-1999-002, Forwards LER 99-002-00,re Identification of Surveillance Performed in Modes Other than Those Required by TS SR 4.6.3.2.a.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards LER 99-002-00,re Identification of Surveillance Performed in Modes Other than Those Required by TS SR 4.6.3.2.a.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl 05000482/LER-1994-014, Forwards LER 94-014-00 Re Util Identification of Missed Surveillance Required by TS Prior to Changing Modes.List of Commitments Made by Licensee,Encl1999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards LER 94-014-00 Re Util Identification of Missed Surveillance Required by TS Prior to Changing Modes.List of Commitments Made by Licensee,Encl ML20217F7481999-10-14014 October 1999 Informs That Based on Approval of Core Assessment Damage Guidance in WCAP-14696,rev 1 for Westinghouse Nuclear Power Plants,Licensee May Use WCAP-14696,rev 1 at Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20217F8701999-10-13013 October 1999 Provides Summary of Meeting on 991007 with Representatives of Wolf Creek Nuclear Station in Burlington,Kansas Re Status of Licensee Radiation Protection Program.List of Meeting Attendees & Licensee Presentation Encl ML20217C1721999-10-0707 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-09 on 990830-0903.No Violations Noted.Purpose of Insp to Perform Routine Operational Status Insp of Emergency Preparedness Program & to Resolve Questions Re Revised Emergency Plan ML20217A4881999-09-29029 September 1999 Forwards Changes to Plant Data Point Library,Iaw 10CFR50,App E,Section VI.3.a.ERDS Point Affected Is RDS0001 ML20216H9291999-09-29029 September 1999 Informs That Licensee Responses to GL 97-06, Degradation of Steam Generator Internals Acceptable & Did Not Identify Any New Concerns with Condition of SG Intervals at Plant ML20212G1681999-09-24024 September 1999 Notifies NRC of Change in Status of Licensed Individual at Plant,Per 10CFR50.74.RL Acree Holds License OP-42654 at Plant,But Has Been Permanently Reassigned from Position for Which Plant Has Certified Need for RO License ML20216F9591999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Withdrawal of Amend Request Re Ultimate Heat Sink Temp for Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20212G5641999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-13 on 990725-0904.Three Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations 05000482/LER-1999-011, Forwards LER 99-011-00 Re Identification of Missed Surveillance Due to Exceeding Flow Rate Specified in TS for Ccps.List of Util Commitments Contained in Attachment I1999-09-17017 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-011-00 Re Identification of Missed Surveillance Due to Exceeding Flow Rate Specified in TS for Ccps.List of Util Commitments Contained in Attachment I 05000482/LER-1999-010, Forwards LER 99-010-00,re Failure to Correctly Perform TS Surveillance 4.3.3.6.Encl Identifies Actions Committed to by Util1999-09-16016 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-010-00,re Failure to Correctly Perform TS Surveillance 4.3.3.6.Encl Identifies Actions Committed to by Util ML20212D9381999-09-16016 September 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Completed Midcycle PPR of WCGS on 990818.Areas of EP & Engineering Warranted Increase in NRC Action.Nrc Plan to Conduct Add Insp Beyond Core Insp Program Over Next 7 Months to Address Listed Questions 05000482/LER-1999-006, Forwards LER 99-006-01,re Identification of Failure to Enter LCO for TS 3.6.1.1 While Taking Containment Atmosphere Samples During Power Operation.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-006-01,re Identification of Failure to Enter LCO for TS 3.6.1.1 While Taking Containment Atmosphere Samples During Power Operation.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl ML20212C9211999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards NRC Form 536, Operating Licensing Examination Data, in Response to NRC Administrative Ltr 99-03 ML20216F1641999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-12 on 990816-20.No Violation Noted.Determined That Solid Radwaste Mgt & Radioactive Matls Transportation Programs Were Properly Implemented 05000482/LER-1999-009, Forwards LER 99-009-00 Re Util Identification of Fire Suppression Issue Affecting Safe Shutdown Components. Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in Encl LER1999-09-10010 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-009-00 Re Util Identification of Fire Suppression Issue Affecting Safe Shutdown Components. Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in Encl LER ML20212A5651999-09-10010 September 1999 Informs of Completion of Review of & Encl Objectives for Wolf Creek Generating Station 1999 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Scheduled for 991117.Determined Exercise Objectives Appropriate to Meet EP Requirements 05000482/LER-1999-008, Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Efsa at Plant.Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in LER1999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Efsa at Plant.Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in LER ML20211M7151999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards Changes to Wolf Creek Generating Station Data Point Library.Emergency Response Data Sys Points Affected Are EJL0007 & EJL0008 ML20211N0081999-09-0202 September 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Has Reviewed Submittals & Concluded Util Adequately Addressed Actions Requested in GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power- Operated Gate Valves ML20211K8301999-09-0202 September 1999 Forwards marked-up TS Page Deleting Inequality Signs from Trip Setpoints in SR 3.3.5.3 & Reflecting Info on Calibr Tolerance Band,Per 990708 Application to Amend License NPF-42 ML20211K1941999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards Rev 31 to WCGS Physical Security Plan,Safeguards Contingency Plan & Training & Qualification Plan,Iaw 10CFR50.54(p).Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21 ML20211H1491999-08-26026 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-16 on 990809-13.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Low as Is Reasonably Achievable Program,Training Program for Contract Radiation Protection Personnel & Radiation Protection QA Program ML20211A8581999-08-18018 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-08 on 990316-0724.One Violation Being Treated as Noncited Violation ML20211G2201999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Exam Rept 50-482/99-301 on 990726-29.Exam Evaluated Six Applicants for SO Licenses & Three Applicants for RO Licenses ML20210U0991999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-11 on 990712-16.No Violations Noted.Insp Was to Review Radiological Environ Monitoring Program ML20210U9751999-08-13013 August 1999 Informs That Licensee Identified That Answer Key for One Question on 990720 Written Exam & Event Classification for on Job Performance Measure Required Mod.Description & Justification for Proposed Mod,Including Technical Ref,Encl ML20211A9501999-08-12012 August 1999 Discusses 990720-21 Workshop Conducted in Region IV Ofc,Re Exchange of Info in Area of Use of Risk Insights in Regulatory Activities.List of Attendees,Summary of Topic & Issues,Agenda & Copies of Handouts Encl ML20210R5621999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for July 1999 for Wolf Creek Generating Station,Per TS 6.9.1.8 & GL 97-02.Revised Repts for Apr,May & June 1999,correcting Number of Hours Reactor Critical,Encl ML20210P7491999-08-0909 August 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Wolf Creek Radiological Emergency Response Plan 06-002,Rev 0,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20210N0061999-08-0303 August 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990401 RAI Re GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of SR Motor-Operated Gate Valves ML20210L1461999-08-0303 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006.Requests Submittal of Ltr Identifying Individuals Taking Exam,Personnel Allowed Access to Exams & Mailing Address for Exams ML20210H2551999-07-29029 July 1999 Provides 180-day Response to NRC Request for Info Re GL 99-02, Lab Testing of Nuclear-Grade Activated Charcoal ML20210J1371999-07-29029 July 1999 Requests NRC Approval of Methodology for Determining RCS Pressure & Temp & Overpressure Mitigation Sys PORV Limits. Attachment I Provides Proposed Changes to Improved TS ML20210F5931999-07-27027 July 1999 Forwards semi-annual Fitness for Duty Performance Data Rept for Wcnoc,Per 10CFR26.71(d).Rept Covers Period of 990101- 0630 ML20210F5881999-07-23023 July 1999 Submits Response to Administrative Ltr 99-02, Operator Reactor Licensing Action Estimates, ML20210B8191999-07-20020 July 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Wolf Creek EP Implementing Procedure 06-005,Rev 1.Implementation of Changes Will Be Subj to Insp to Confirm That Changes Does Not Decrease Effectiveness of EP ML20209H5411999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-07 on 990614-18.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Radiation Program During Normal Operating Conditions ML20209H0441999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990326 RAI Re GL 96-05, Periodic Verification of Design-Basis Capability of Safety-Related Movs. Summary of Util Commitments Provided in Attachment 2 ML20209H0751999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for June 1999 for Wolf Creek Generating Station,Per TS 6.9.1.8 & GL 97-02.Max Dependable Capacity Has Been Updated from 1163 to 1170,as Determined by Calculations Based on Capacity Test Results of July 1998 ML20209G9871999-07-14014 July 1999 Informs of Changes Affecting Wolf Creek Security Plan,Per 10CFR50.54(p)(2).Encl Provides Description of Changes & Justification for Changes ML20209E3581999-07-12012 July 1999 Discusses Util 980925 Response to GL 92-01,Rev 1,Suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity, Issued on 950519 to Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20209E0611999-07-0808 July 1999 Forwards Addl Pages to Rev 12 of USAR & Commitment Changes, Inadvertently Omitted from 990311 Submittal ML20196K8231999-07-0606 July 1999 Submits Kansas Electric Power Cooperative,Inc Ltr Pursuant to Commission Direction in Memo & Order CLI-99-19.Addresses Disposition of Existing Antitrust Conditions Attached to License for Wolf Creek Unit 1 Re Proposed License Transfer ML20209C6031999-07-0606 July 1999 Provides Applicants View as Result of 990618 Memo & Order Directing Parties to Address Proper Disposition of Existing Antitrust License Condition Attached to OL for Facility Due to Planned Changes in Ownership of Facility.With Svc List ML20196K0501999-07-0202 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-06 on 990502-0612.Three Violations Occurred & Being Treated as Noncited Violations, Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20209B7131999-07-0101 July 1999 Submits Response to NRC Request for Info Re GL 98-01, Suppl 1, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps. Response on Status of Facility Y2K Readiness Was Requested by 990701.Disclosure Encl ML20209A7461999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs of Changes in Project Mgt Staff Assigned to Wcgs. Effective 990628,J Donohew Will Assume PM Responsibilities ML20209B5151999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs That Util Completed Analyses & Modifications to Address Items Discussed in GL 96-06, Assurance of Equipment Operability & Containment Integrity During Design-Basis Accident Conditions 1999-09-03
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MONTHYEARML20141K4131997-05-20020 May 1997 Submits Evaluation of Ameron Corrective Action Status Rept to Wolf Creek Supplier Quality Audit Findings ML20141K4041997-03-28028 March 1997 Informs That Wolf Creek Evaluated Ameron Response to Findings Identified During Audit Conducted on 970122-23 & 970128-31.Evaluation Found Responses to Findings Ron 01/97-001-011 Conditionally Accepted ML20141K6441997-02-27027 February 1997 Forwards WCNOC Supplier Quality Rept of NUPIC Joint Audit Performed by Wcnoc,Union Electric & TVA of Brea,California Facility on 970122-23 & Little Rock,Ar Facility on 970128-31 ML20081D5081995-03-0101 March 1995 Forwards Analysis Summary Rept Re RCS Drain Down Event,Rept Summarizes Analyses to Determine RCS & ECCS Conditions During Actual Event ML20077K4511991-07-25025 July 1991 Forwards Chapter 14 to Updated Sar,Initial Startup Rept, Documents in Response to Item 4,operating License for Facility & Milestone Schedule,Per NRC ML20072P0161983-07-13013 July 1983 Informs That No Changes to Emergency Plan Adopted Since Nov 1982 Rev,In Response to .Certificate of Svc Encl ML20076L5781983-07-11011 July 1983 Discusses Status of 830406 Proposed Stipulation of Contentions.No Agreement Reached Amongst Counsel at 830427 Conference Call.Fema Cannot Commit Resources to Preparing Testimony for 830830 Prefiling ML20076L6011983-07-11011 July 1983 Discusses Status of 830406 Proposed Stipulation of Contentions.No Agreement Reached Amongst Counsel at 830427 Conference Call.Fema Cannot Commit Resources to Preparing Testimony for 830830 Prefiling ML20083P3761983-01-13013 January 1983 Advises of Establishment of Task Force to Oversee Completion of Bm,Ef & Eg Sys,Preparation & Completion of Associated Quality Documentation & Review of Documentation.Task Force Will Commence on 830120 & Be Chartered for 30 Days ML20010J5791981-09-29029 September 1981 Forwards Applicant Further Response to Financial Qualifications Discovery Requests of Intervenor Kansans for Sensible Energy.Related Correspondence ML20010D1901981-08-17017 August 1981 Ack Receipt of 810813 Ltr Requesting Rescheduling of Osann Deposition.Lists Available Dates for Rescheduling.Related Correspondence ML19352A9501981-05-29029 May 1981 Comments on Revision 1 to Environ Rept for Facility,Per 810506 Request.Lists Species Present in Proposed Project Area.Nrc Should Evaluate Possible Effects of Const on Listed Endangered Species ML20005B3311981-05-29029 May 1981 Informs That 810529 Ltr Forwarding Constituent 810320 Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR2 Allowing Interim Licensing of Nuclear Reactors Before Safety Procedure Completion Has Been Sent to NRC ML19350E2901981-05-29029 May 1981 Ack Receipt of Constituent Ltr.Subj of Ltr Does Not Fall within DOE Purview & Will Be Forwarded to NRC ML19347F4221981-05-14014 May 1981 Advises That Proposed Action Re Revision 1 to Environ Rept Does Not Affect Ongoing or Planned Water & Power Projects ML19350E3031981-03-20020 March 1981 Requests Congressional Assistance to Require NRC to Expedite Licensing of Nuclear Power Plants.Facility Fuel Load Delays Discussed.Aif Ltr Dtd 810217 Forwarded ML19270G1781979-04-27027 April 1979 Supports Nationwide Halt to Nuclear Plant Const.Cites Wolf Creek Controversy as Example ML20027A4981978-11-30030 November 1978 Presents Results of Review of Low Strength Values for Facility Base Mat 90-day Concrete Cylinders.Base Mat Concrete Meets Spec Requirements & All Matls Used in Mix Are Acceptable ML20027A5001978-04-19019 April 1978 Forwards Dh Campbell & Lm Meyer Repts W/Results of Petrographic Examination,Compressive Strengths & Chem Analysis of Concrete Cylinders & Other Samples.Basemat Concrete Probably Exceeds 5000 Psi Strength Requirement 1997-05-20
[Table view] Category:EXTERNAL LETTERS ROUTED TO NRC
MONTHYEARML20072P0161983-07-13013 July 1983 Informs That No Changes to Emergency Plan Adopted Since Nov 1982 Rev,In Response to .Certificate of Svc Encl ML20076L6011983-07-11011 July 1983 Discusses Status of 830406 Proposed Stipulation of Contentions.No Agreement Reached Amongst Counsel at 830427 Conference Call.Fema Cannot Commit Resources to Preparing Testimony for 830830 Prefiling ML20076L5781983-07-11011 July 1983 Discusses Status of 830406 Proposed Stipulation of Contentions.No Agreement Reached Amongst Counsel at 830427 Conference Call.Fema Cannot Commit Resources to Preparing Testimony for 830830 Prefiling ML20083P3761983-01-13013 January 1983 Advises of Establishment of Task Force to Oversee Completion of Bm,Ef & Eg Sys,Preparation & Completion of Associated Quality Documentation & Review of Documentation.Task Force Will Commence on 830120 & Be Chartered for 30 Days ML20010J5791981-09-29029 September 1981 Forwards Applicant Further Response to Financial Qualifications Discovery Requests of Intervenor Kansans for Sensible Energy.Related Correspondence ML20010D1901981-08-17017 August 1981 Ack Receipt of 810813 Ltr Requesting Rescheduling of Osann Deposition.Lists Available Dates for Rescheduling.Related Correspondence ML20005B3311981-05-29029 May 1981 Informs That 810529 Ltr Forwarding Constituent 810320 Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR2 Allowing Interim Licensing of Nuclear Reactors Before Safety Procedure Completion Has Been Sent to NRC ML19350E2901981-05-29029 May 1981 Ack Receipt of Constituent Ltr.Subj of Ltr Does Not Fall within DOE Purview & Will Be Forwarded to NRC ML19352A9501981-05-29029 May 1981 Comments on Revision 1 to Environ Rept for Facility,Per 810506 Request.Lists Species Present in Proposed Project Area.Nrc Should Evaluate Possible Effects of Const on Listed Endangered Species ML19347F4221981-05-14014 May 1981 Advises That Proposed Action Re Revision 1 to Environ Rept Does Not Affect Ongoing or Planned Water & Power Projects ML19350E3031981-03-20020 March 1981 Requests Congressional Assistance to Require NRC to Expedite Licensing of Nuclear Power Plants.Facility Fuel Load Delays Discussed.Aif Ltr Dtd 810217 Forwarded ML19270G1781979-04-27027 April 1979 Supports Nationwide Halt to Nuclear Plant Const.Cites Wolf Creek Controversy as Example ML20027A4981978-11-30030 November 1978 Presents Results of Review of Low Strength Values for Facility Base Mat 90-day Concrete Cylinders.Base Mat Concrete Meets Spec Requirements & All Matls Used in Mix Are Acceptable ML20027A5001978-04-19019 April 1978 Forwards Dh Campbell & Lm Meyer Repts W/Results of Petrographic Examination,Compressive Strengths & Chem Analysis of Concrete Cylinders & Other Samples.Basemat Concrete Probably Exceeds 5000 Psi Strength Requirement 1983-07-13
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About a year ago we brought to your attention the potential delay by
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As indicated by the attached letter d'ated February 17, 1981, from the Chairman of the Atomic Industrial Forum to the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, it appears that our concern about the potential NRC delay was and is warranted. We are now concerned that the impact of the current NRC backlog in processing operating licenses will trigger delays in the 1983-84 period unless significant changes are made promptly in NRC procedures and caseload assignments. It is our understanding that the NRC's license review program is now bogged down, under-staffed and will result in completed plants costint some $2 billion each to remain idle pending N R C's Staff reviews. This is a disservice to the public, for each year of delay adds some $250 million of carrying charges to the completed cost of each plant. Those additional costs must be borne by electric ratepayers. During the delay, required electric energy must be generated, in part, by our scarce fossil fuels--oil and natural gas.
On behalf of the public w.e serve, I ask your help, as a member of Congress, to require NRC to expedite its licensing of nuclear power plants, particularly the operating licenses for completed plants, so that our Missouri and Kansas clistomers wiiFnor-have to pay a dear price for any NRC delay in icensing Wolf Creek for the 1983-84 startup .
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Enclosed please find a a.,py of a letter I received from Mr. Arthur Doyle, President of Kansas City Power and Light Company regarding the licensing of nuclear power plants. I would appreciate your comments on this situ-ation and whether the new Administration is making any attempts to expedite this process.
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be issued unless procedures available to you are invoked.
Thdre is no safety risk in your applying these procedures.
Estimated costs to the oublic for the idling or~ such facilities approximate one million' dollars per day for each. Thus, NRC's present course cari contribute to an additional and unnecessary cost to the public of 2.4 billion dollars. In our judgmen:,
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a Repeal sucpension of the immediate effectiveness rule.
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allows the ASLA3 at least 60 days to render its deci-sion and the NRC at least 20 additional days. During these 80 days, the 11 currently affected completed plants will stand idle at a cost of more than 800 million dollars. This change in procedure was never warranted and should be rescinded immediately. In
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acou: necessary procedural reforms. Frojects not directed toward this goal and not of fundamental safety importance shou'.d be given a lower priority.
h*e shall continue our search for additional measures tha: would eliminate licensing delays which are unrelated to public health and :afety. Meanwhile, we would be pleased to discuss with you any of our suggestions in greater detail.
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