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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20217N1931999-10-22022 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-12 on 990927-30.No Violations Noted.Insp Exam of Activities Under License as They Relate to Emergency Preparedness & to Compliance with Commission Rules & Regulations & with Conditions of License ML20217G8771999-10-14014 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-10 on 990920-24.No Violations Noted ML20217G7401999-10-14014 October 1999 Forwards MOR for Sept 1999 for Cooper Nuclear Station. Rept Includes Documentation of Challenges to Safety/Relief Valves,Iaw TS 5.6.4 ML20217C2671999-10-0808 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-03 on 990823-27 & 0907-10.No Violations Noted.Purpose of Insp to Ensure That Licensee Had Effective Programs for Identifying,Evaluating & Correcting Problems Which Could Impact Safe Plant Operations ML20212K9661999-09-30030 September 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Accepting plant-specific Safety Evaluation Rept for USI A-46 Program Implementation at Cooper Nuclear Station ML20216J1081999-09-28028 September 1999 Ltr Contract:Task Order 048, Cooper Safety Sys Design & Performance Capability Insp, Under Contract NRC-03-98-021 ML20212J5061999-09-27027 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-07 on 990718-0828.No Violations Noted.Inspectors Focused on Implementation of Licensee Reactor Safety & Emergency Preparedness Programs ML20212F3641999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-09 on 990823-26.No Violations Noted ML20216J8061999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards Rev 37 to Safeguards Plan,Iaw Provisions of 10CFR50.(p).Rev Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21 ML20212C4921999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for Aug 1999 for Cooper Nuclear Station.Rept Includes Operating Data Rept,Unit SD Rept & Documentation of Challenges to Safety/Relief Valves ML20212A6061999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-08 on 9900816-20.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Implementation & Effective Performance of Access Authorization/Fitness-for-Duty (Behavior Observation) Program & Access Control of Personnel ML20211N5271999-09-0202 September 1999 Responds to NRC 990823 RAI Re Y2K Readiness at Cooper Nuclear Station,Per GL 98-01,Suppl 1 05000298/LER-1999-006, Forwards LER 99-006-00 for Cns.Commitments Made by Util Encl1999-08-26026 August 1999 Forwards LER 99-006-00 for Cns.Commitments Made by Util Encl ML20211F1311999-08-24024 August 1999 Forwards Rev 1 to Calculation Nedc 97-044, NPSH Margins for RHR & CS Pumps, in Support of 990615 Proposed Amend to DPR-46 Re Containment Overpressure Contribution to ECCS Pumps NPSH Requirements 05000298/LER-1999-003, Informs That Commitment Re Insp Rept 50-298/98-15 & LER 99-003,to Bound Extent of Condition & Take Appropriate C/As Is Now Complete.Addl Time Is Required to Accommodate Training of Engineering Support Personnel1999-08-23023 August 1999 Informs That Commitment Re Insp Rept 50-298/98-15 & LER 99-003,to Bound Extent of Condition & Take Appropriate C/As Is Now Complete.Addl Time Is Required to Accommodate Training of Engineering Support Personnel ML20211F4661999-08-23023 August 1999 Discusses GL 98-01 Issued by NRC on 980511 & NPPD Responses for Cooper Nuclear Station & 990628 & Results of Visit to Plant on 990811-12.Staff Determined That Integrated Contigency Plan Incomplete & CNS Not Y2K Ready ML20210R0301999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for July 1999 for Cooper Nuclear Station,Iaw Guidance Provided by GL 97-02.Rept Also Includes Documentation of Challenges to Srvs,Per TS 5.6.4 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 ML20210P6761999-08-10010 August 1999 Requests That Following Changes Be Made to Distribution on NRC Correspondence ML20210P6861999-08-0909 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-06 on 990530-0717.No Violations Noted.During Insp,Inspectors Identified Two Issues Categorized as Being Low Risk Significance & within Licensee Response Band ML20210N1331999-08-0606 August 1999 Forwards Notice of Withdrawal of Application for Amend to FOL DPR-46.By Ltr Licensee Withdrew Amend Request Which Would Have Revised Usfar to Reflect as-built Configuration of Reactor Bldg Isolation Dampers 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 ML20210K6071999-08-0202 August 1999 Submits Withdrawal of Proposed License Amend Re Secondary Containment Isolation Description & Refueling Accident Analysis Results ML20210K3811999-08-0202 August 1999 Forwards Listed Info,Which NPPD Believes Demonstrates Ability to Obtain Funds in Amount of $10 Million for Payment of Such Premiums within Specified Three Month Period,Iaw 10CFR140.21 ML20210G5101999-07-28028 July 1999 Forwards fitness-for-duty Program semi-annual Performance Rept for Period of 990101-0630,per Provisions of 10CFR26.71(d) ML20210D2541999-07-21021 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-02 on 990628-0702.Purpose of Insp Was Primarily to Evaluate Effectiveness of Licensed Operator Requalification Program.No Violations Were Identified ML20210C2041999-07-20020 July 1999 Discusses 990715 Mgt Meeting with Midamerican Energy Co Re risk-informed Baseline Insp Program Recently Implemented at Cooper & Fort Calhoun Stations ML20209H8191999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation on GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves, for Cooper Nuclear Station ML20209E6951999-07-12012 July 1999 Discusses Response to RAI on GL 92-01,rev 1,suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity. Recommends Review of New Database Diskettes on Listed Website.Comments Due by 990901 or Data Entered Into Rvid for Plant Will Be Acceptable ML20209D8731999-07-0808 July 1999 Refers to 990707 Meeting Re Licensee Recent Maintenance Program self-assessment.Also Discussed How Licensee Incorporated Assessment Findings Into Rev of Maintenance Performance Improvement Plan.List of Attendees Encl ML20209B7851999-07-0101 July 1999 Forwards Corrected Occupational Radiation Exposure Repts, for Cys 1996 & 1997.Util Stated That Repts Did Not Properly Tabulate Number of Personnel Receiving Exposures Less than 100 Mrem by Work & Job Functions in CY96 & CY97 05000298/LER-1999-005, Forwards LER 99-005-00 for Cns.Commitments Made by Util Encl1999-07-0101 July 1999 Forwards LER 99-005-00 for Cns.Commitments Made by Util Encl ML20196J2471999-06-29029 June 1999 Discusses Completion of Licensing Action for GL 97-04, Assurance of Sufficient Net Positive Suction Head for ECC & Containment Heat Removal Pumps, 05000298/LER-1999-004, Forwards LER 99-004-01.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-06-28028 June 1999 Forwards LER 99-004-01.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl ML20209B5451999-06-28028 June 1999 Submits Response to NRC GL 98-01,Suppl 1, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Nuclear Power Plants. Disclosure Encl ML20196H0331999-06-24024 June 1999 Informs NRC of Deletion of 1991 Commitment Contained in Ltr Re Feedwater Nozzle Bypass Leakage Monitoring at Plant ML20196F7511999-06-24024 June 1999 Discusses 990622 Meeting with Public at Arbor Manor, Alburn,Ne to Provide Overview of Pilot Insp Program ML20209A7221999-06-23023 June 1999 Submits Revised Pages to Proposed Change to Plant TS Previously Submitted in ,Per 990615 Telcon with NRC ML20196F5331999-06-22022 June 1999 Forwards Examination Summary Rept for FW Nozzle Examinations Performed During 1998 Fall Refueling Outage at Cooper Nuclear Station.Rept Covers Past Examinations Up to & Including 1998 Fall Refueling Outage ML20196B4681999-06-17017 June 1999 Forwards TS Bases Changes Made at Plant Subsequent to Receipt of License Amend 178,dtd 980731,for Conversion to Its,Through 990610.List of Effective Pages for TS Bases, Encl ML20196E1411999-06-16016 June 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-05 on 990502-29.Noncited Violations Identified ML20195H8891999-06-14014 June 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990315 RAI Re GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal-Binding of SR Power-Operated Gate Valves, 180-day Response Submitted by District on 960213 ML20195F6171999-06-0909 June 1999 Informs That GE Rept, Matl Presented by GE 970709 Meeting at Cooper Nuclear Power Station Re Replacement of ECCS Pump Suction Strainers Between Nppd,Ge & NRC Staff, Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure as Requested ML20207G3031999-06-0808 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station EP Implementing Procedure EPIP 5.7.1, Emergency Classification,Rev 24,under 10CFR50,App E,Section V Provisions.No Violations Identified ML20195E2351999-06-0808 June 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990517 RAI Re Util Proposed Change to TS Re Calibr Frequency of Reactor Recirculation Flow Transmitters Associated with APRM ML20207G4481999-06-0808 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station EP Implementing Procedure,Epip 5.7.1, Emergency Classification,Rev 23 C2,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20207G3001999-06-0707 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station Ep,Rev 33,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V.No NRC Approval Required Based on Determination That EP Effectiveness Not Affected by Changes ML20207G4531999-06-0707 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station EP Implementing Procedure EPIP 5.7.1, Emergency Classification,Revision 25,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20207D3811999-05-27027 May 1999 Informs That During Next 6 to 12 Months,Starting 990530,NRC Plans to Conduct Insps Shown in Attached Insp Plan.Insps Include Both Planned Baseline & Supplemental Insps (Formerly Core & Regional Initiative Insps) ML20207A5191999-05-19019 May 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-04 on 990321-0501.Four Violations Identified & Being Treated as non-cited Violations 1999-09-30
[Table view] Category:NRC TO UTILITY
MONTHYEARIR 05000298/19900291990-11-0909 November 1990 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-298/90-29 ML20217A3691990-11-0707 November 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/90-33 on 900904-1016.Violations Noted But Not Cited ML20058G1461990-11-0505 November 1990 Ack Receipt of Submitting Rev 13 to Emergency Plan.Changes Acceptable for Implementation.Commitment Date for Submission of Changes Is 901031 ML20058H0581990-11-0101 November 1990 Forwards List of Unimplemented Gsis,Per Generic Ltr 90-04 IR 05000298/19900251990-10-16016 October 1990 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-298/90-25 ML20059M8751990-10-0202 October 1990 Informs That Util Response to Generic Ltr (GL) 90-03, Relaxation of Staff Position in Generic Ltr 83-28,Item 2.2, Part 2 'Vendor Interface for Safety-Related Components,' Acceptable ML20059M7391990-09-28028 September 1990 Forwards Sys Entry & Retest Insp Rept 50-298/90-31 on 900910-14 & 17.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20059M4651990-09-27027 September 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/90-30 on 900827-31 & Notice of Violation ML20059E2691990-08-31031 August 1990 Forwards Safety Evaluation Granting Licensee 900525 Relief Requests RP-14 & RP-15 for Relief from Requirements to Measure Pump Inlet Pressure & Instrument Ranges, Respectively ML20058P4151990-08-0808 August 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/90-26 on 900616-0715.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20056A1701990-07-30030 July 1990 Advises That Written Licensing Exams Scheduled on 901119 & Operating Licensing Exams Scheduled on 901120.Preliminary Applications Should Be Submitted at Least 30 Days Prior to Exam Date to Review Training & Experience of Candidates ML20055J2301990-07-24024 July 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/90-27 on 900709-13.No Violations or Deviations Noted.Actions Taken Re Previous Insp Findings Examined ML20055G8751990-07-20020 July 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/90-20 on 900611-15 & 25-29.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20055G1841990-07-18018 July 1990 Confirms 900720 Mgt Meeting in Region IV Ofc Re Emergency Actions Levels,Annual Exercise & Emergency Preparedness Program Enhancements ML20055E6841990-07-0909 July 1990 Discusses Generic Implications & Resolution of Control Element Assemblies at Plant.Util Should Submit Plans & Justification for Any Continued Use of Old Style Control Element Assemblies Beyond Current Cycle for NRC Review ML20055D9441990-07-0505 July 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/90-22 on 900516-0615.No Violations or Deviations Noted.Actions Taken W/Regard to Previously Identified Insp Findings Examined IR 05000298/19900121990-06-28028 June 1990 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-298/90-12 IR 05000298/19900051990-06-27027 June 1990 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC That Util Evaluated Observation Re Vital Area Key Control,Per Insp Rept 50-298/90-05.Initiatives to Delineate Responsibilities for Vital Key Exchange During Shift Turnover Appropriate ML20055C7741990-06-18018 June 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/90-18 on 900416-0515.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20059M9251990-06-13013 June 1990 Forwards NRC Performance Indicators for First Quarter 1990. W/O Encl ML20248H2791989-10-0606 October 1989 Forwards Comments from Bnwl Re Util Scenario for Exercise Planned on 891025 IR 05000298/19890251989-10-0505 October 1989 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-298/89-25 ML20248E8151989-10-0202 October 1989 Confirms 890926 Telcon Re Change of Dates for Maint Team Insp Preparation Meetings from 891023-25 to 891031-1102 ML20247Q6071989-09-21021 September 1989 Forwards Amend 11 to Indemnity Agreement B-57,reflecting Changes to 10CFR140, Financial Protection Requirements & Indemnity Agreements, for Signature IR 05000298/19890291989-09-19019 September 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/89-29 on 890801-31.No Violations Noted IR 05000298/19890161989-09-14014 September 1989 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-298/89-16. Implementation of Corrective Actions Will Be Reviewed During Future Insp IR 05000298/19890061989-09-13013 September 1989 Discusses Insp Rept 50-298/89-06 on 890206-10 & Forwards Notice of Violation.Concerns Raised Re Various Failures to Log or Rept Security Incidents.Decision Re Ofc of Investigations Findings Will Be Sent Separately ML20247G8531989-09-12012 September 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/89-24 on 890731-0804 & Notice of Deviation ML20247D4731989-09-0606 September 1989 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-298/89-22 ML20247C0581989-09-0505 September 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/89-27 on 890821-25.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20247G8051989-08-30030 August 1989 Forwards Summary of 890712 Meeting W/Util Re SALP for 880201-890415.Util 890811 Response to SALP Also Encl ML20247B3801989-08-30030 August 1989 Summarizes 890818 Region Iv/Senior Util Executives Meeting in Arlinton,Tx Re General Matters on Topics Discussed, Including SALP Process in Region 4.List of Attendees & Agenda Encl ML20246H9501989-08-28028 August 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/89-26 on 890717-21.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20246F8171989-08-25025 August 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/89-30 on 890807-11.Violations Noted,But No Citation Issued ML20246G3201989-08-22022 August 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/89-25 on 890701-31 & Notice of Deviation ML20246G1341989-08-22022 August 1989 Documents NRC 890810 Meeting W/Licensee,Including H Parris & Staff in Region IV Ofc to Discuss General Issues of Interest to Licensee & Nrc,Region Iv.Topics Covered During Licensee Presentation Described ML20246E1291989-08-21021 August 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/89-28 on 890731-0804 & Notice of Violation.Response to One of Two Violations Required ML20245K9991989-08-11011 August 1989 Confirms 890808 Conversation in Which Util Agreed to Participate in 891012 NRC Regulatory Impact Survey.Info Re Survey Provided ML20245J7291989-08-0909 August 1989 Advises of Maint Team Insp Scheduled for Wks of 891113-1204, Per 890807 Telcon.Purpose of Meetings Is to Define Scope of Insp,To Discuss Interfaces Between Team & Staff & to Receive Info to Support Badging Team Members for Unescorted Access ML20245H1131989-08-0404 August 1989 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-298/89-18 ML20248C2121989-08-0303 August 1989 Ack Receipt of in Response to 890608 Notice of Violation Re Insp Rept 50-298/89-19.Util Basis for Denial of Violation Not Substantiated & NRC Concludes That Violation Did Occur ML20247M1671989-07-27027 July 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/89-21 on 890626-30.No Violations or Deviations Noted IR 05000298/19880291989-07-27027 July 1989 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-298/88-29 ML20236E6561989-07-24024 July 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/89-23 on 890626-30.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20247L9501989-07-24024 July 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/89-22 on 890601-30 & Notice of Violation ML20246M4961989-07-11011 July 1989 Provides Agenda for 890809 Meeting of Senior Util Executives Sponsored by Region IV at Univ of Texas.Recipient Scheduled to co-lead Discussion of SALP Process W/J Milhoan ML20246N2051989-07-10010 July 1989 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-298/89-17 ML20246A7091989-06-22022 June 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/89-18 on 890416-0531 & Notice of Violation.Nrc Considers Inadequate Station Mod Work Instructions Significant.Other Weaknesses in Plant Mod Process Identified in Paragraph 6 in Insp Rept ML20245K5371989-06-22022 June 1989 Forwards NRR Ack Receipt of Petition Filed by Ecology Ctr of Southern California & Stating That Petition Being Treated Under 10CFR2.206 of NRC Regulations ML20245B5591989-06-20020 June 1989 Forwards SALP Board Rept 50-298/89-12 for 880201-890415.NRC Pleased Overall,Although Sys for Identifying to Mgt Areas Where Corrective Actions Needed Should Be Improved 1990-09-28
[Table view] Category:OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20217N1931999-10-22022 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-12 on 990927-30.No Violations Noted.Insp Exam of Activities Under License as They Relate to Emergency Preparedness & to Compliance with Commission Rules & Regulations & with Conditions of License ML20217G8771999-10-14014 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-10 on 990920-24.No Violations Noted ML20217C2671999-10-0808 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-03 on 990823-27 & 0907-10.No Violations Noted.Purpose of Insp to Ensure That Licensee Had Effective Programs for Identifying,Evaluating & Correcting Problems Which Could Impact Safe Plant Operations ML20212K9661999-09-30030 September 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Accepting plant-specific Safety Evaluation Rept for USI A-46 Program Implementation at Cooper Nuclear Station ML20216J1081999-09-28028 September 1999 Ltr Contract:Task Order 048, Cooper Safety Sys Design & Performance Capability Insp, Under Contract NRC-03-98-021 ML20212J5061999-09-27027 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-07 on 990718-0828.No Violations Noted.Inspectors Focused on Implementation of Licensee Reactor Safety & Emergency Preparedness Programs ML20212F3641999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-09 on 990823-26.No Violations Noted ML20212A6061999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-08 on 9900816-20.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Implementation & Effective Performance of Access Authorization/Fitness-for-Duty (Behavior Observation) Program & Access Control of Personnel ML20211F4661999-08-23023 August 1999 Discusses GL 98-01 Issued by NRC on 980511 & NPPD Responses for Cooper Nuclear Station & 990628 & Results of Visit to Plant on 990811-12.Staff Determined That Integrated Contigency Plan Incomplete & CNS Not Y2K Ready 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 ML20210P6861999-08-0909 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-06 on 990530-0717.No Violations Noted.During Insp,Inspectors Identified Two Issues Categorized as Being Low Risk Significance & within Licensee Response Band ML20210N1331999-08-0606 August 1999 Forwards Notice of Withdrawal of Application for Amend to FOL DPR-46.By Ltr Licensee Withdrew Amend Request Which Would Have Revised Usfar to Reflect as-built Configuration of Reactor Bldg Isolation Dampers 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 ML20210D2541999-07-21021 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-02 on 990628-0702.Purpose of Insp Was Primarily to Evaluate Effectiveness of Licensed Operator Requalification Program.No Violations Were Identified ML20210C2041999-07-20020 July 1999 Discusses 990715 Mgt Meeting with Midamerican Energy Co Re risk-informed Baseline Insp Program Recently Implemented at Cooper & Fort Calhoun Stations ML20209H8191999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation on GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves, for Cooper Nuclear Station ML20209E6951999-07-12012 July 1999 Discusses Response to RAI on GL 92-01,rev 1,suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity. Recommends Review of New Database Diskettes on Listed Website.Comments Due by 990901 or Data Entered Into Rvid for Plant Will Be Acceptable ML20209D8731999-07-0808 July 1999 Refers to 990707 Meeting Re Licensee Recent Maintenance Program self-assessment.Also Discussed How Licensee Incorporated Assessment Findings Into Rev of Maintenance Performance Improvement Plan.List of Attendees Encl ML20196J2471999-06-29029 June 1999 Discusses Completion of Licensing Action for GL 97-04, Assurance of Sufficient Net Positive Suction Head for ECC & Containment Heat Removal Pumps, ML20196F7511999-06-24024 June 1999 Discusses 990622 Meeting with Public at Arbor Manor, Alburn,Ne to Provide Overview of Pilot Insp Program ML20196E1411999-06-16016 June 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-05 on 990502-29.Noncited Violations Identified ML20195F6171999-06-0909 June 1999 Informs That GE Rept, Matl Presented by GE 970709 Meeting at Cooper Nuclear Power Station Re Replacement of ECCS Pump Suction Strainers Between Nppd,Ge & NRC Staff, Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure as Requested ML20207G3031999-06-0808 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station EP Implementing Procedure EPIP 5.7.1, Emergency Classification,Rev 24,under 10CFR50,App E,Section V Provisions.No Violations Identified ML20207G4481999-06-0808 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station EP Implementing Procedure,Epip 5.7.1, Emergency Classification,Rev 23 C2,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20207G4531999-06-0707 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station EP Implementing Procedure EPIP 5.7.1, Emergency Classification,Revision 25,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20207G3001999-06-0707 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station Ep,Rev 33,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V.No NRC Approval Required Based on Determination That EP Effectiveness Not Affected by Changes ML20207D3811999-05-27027 May 1999 Informs That During Next 6 to 12 Months,Starting 990530,NRC Plans to Conduct Insps Shown in Attached Insp Plan.Insps Include Both Planned Baseline & Supplemental Insps (Formerly Core & Regional Initiative Insps) ML20207A5191999-05-19019 May 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-04 on 990321-0501.Four Violations Identified & Being Treated as non-cited Violations ML20206Q6171999-05-17017 May 1999 Forwards RAI Re 990301 & 10 Ltrs Re Proposed TS Changes to Calibr Frequency of Recirculation Flow Transmitters from Once Every 184 Days to Once Every 18 Months.Util Responses Should Be Provided within 30 Days of Ltr Date ML20206P0171999-05-12012 May 1999 Discusses GL 96-05 Issued on 960918 & NPPD Responses Submitted on 961118,970317,980504 & 990222 for Cooper Nuclear Station.Forwards Safety Evaluation Concluding That NPPD Adequately Addressed Actions Requested in GL 96-05 IR 05000298/19980091999-05-12012 May 1999 Refers to Insp Rept 50-298/98-09 Conducted Between 981227-990130.During Insp,Apparent Violation of 10CFR50.50 Identified & Being Treated as non-cited ML20206M1791999-05-11011 May 1999 Informs That NRC Ofc of NRR Reorganized Effective 990328. Reorganization Chart Encl ML20206H4191999-05-0707 May 1999 Informs That on 990407,NRC Administered Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam.Licensee Facility Did Not Participate in Exam,However,Copy of Master Exam with Answer Key,Encl for Info.Without Encl ML20206P8961999-05-0707 May 1999 Refers to Meeting Conducted at Region IV Office on 990506 Re Licensee Upcoming Rev to Strategy for Achieving Engineering Excellence & Plans to Achieve Performance Improvements.List of Attendees & Util Presentation,Encl ML20206H7541999-05-0505 May 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-01 on 990207-0320.Violations Being Treated as non-cited Violations ML20205R5541999-04-16016 April 1999 Submits Summary of 990330 Public Meeting in Brownville,Ne to Discuss Results of PPR Completed on 990211,which Allowed for Exchange on New Assessment Process,Current Performance Review & Upcoming Actions Taken in Response to Y2K Concerns IR 05000298/19980221999-03-19019 March 1999 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-298/98-22 on 990107.Finds Reply Responsive to Concerns Raised in NOV ML20205E8991999-03-19019 March 1999 Advises of Completion of Plant Performance Review on 990209 to Develop Integrated Understanding of Safety Performance. Overall Performance Was Acceptable.Problems with Communication in CR Resulted in Several Minor Events ML20204D9451999-03-18018 March 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/98-09 on 981227-990206.Three Violations Identified & Being Treated as Noncited Violations,Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20207M9591999-03-15015 March 1999 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Licensee Response to GL 95-07, Pressure-Locking & Thermal-Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves, for Cooper Nuclear Station ML20204B6771999-03-15015 March 1999 Submits Withdrawal of Amend Request for Operating License DPR-46.Proposed Change Would Have Modified Facility TSs Pertaining to Neutron Monitoring Neutron Detectors ML20207M9811999-03-15015 March 1999 Advises That Which Withdrew 980415 Amend Request, Being Treated as Withdrawal.Proposed Change Would Have Modified Facility TSs Pertaining to Neutron Monitoring,Flow Biased Rod Block Monitor ML20204B3301999-03-11011 March 1999 Forwards SE Accepting Third 10-year Interval Inservice Insp Program Plan Requests for Relief Numbers RI-13,RI-17 & RI-25 for Plant ML20204B7061999-03-11011 March 1999 Requests Approval of Proposed Operability Criteria for Use in Evaluation & Interim Resolution of Degraded & Nonconforming Conditions with Piping & Pipe Supports at Facility ML20205A5811999-03-0909 March 1999 Forwards Exam Rept 50-298/99-301 for Exam Administered on 990212.Exam Included Evaluation of Four Applicants for Reactor Operator License ML20207K3231999-03-0808 March 1999 Discusses 990224 Meeting Re Staff Critique of Refueling & Equipment Outage RE-18 & Implementation Status of Improvement Strategy for Engineering.List of Attendees & Matl Used in Presentation Encl ML20202G1701999-02-0202 February 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Generic Fundamentals Exam Section of Written Operator Licensing Exam at Util Facility on 990407.Authorized Representative from Facility Must Submit Ltr Listing Names of Candidates ML20202E3121999-01-22022 January 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/98-08 on 981115-1226 & Notice of Violation.First Violation Re Staff Failure to Follow Procedures (Two in Operations,One in Maint & One in Plant Support) ML20199G6041999-01-19019 January 1999 Informs That Effective 990118,JN Donohew Has Assumed NRC Project Mgt Responsibility for Cooper Nuclear Station ML20199E1521999-01-0707 January 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/98-22 on 981116-1208 & Notice of Violation Re Lack of Effective Oversight by Plant Mgt 1999-09-30
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ATTN: George A. Trevors
Division Manager - Nuclear Support
Post Office Sox 499
Columbus, Nebraska 68601
Gentlemen:
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PROPOSED IMPOSITION OF CIVIL PENALTY
(NRCINSPECTIONREPORTNO. 50-298/86-28)
This refers to the NRC inspection conducted November 3-7, 1986, at the Cooper
Nucleu Station (CNS) of activities authorized by NRC License No. DPR-46. The
inspection was conducted by a special environmental qualification (EQ) inspection
team to assess the program implemented at CNS to ensure that electrical equipment
important to safety is qualified according to the requirements of 10 CFR 50.49.
This inspection included examination of NPPD EQ records to verify that they
contained appropriate analyses and documentation to support the EQ of electrical
equipment installed in the plant. A copy of the inspection report was sent to
you by letter dated April 1,1987. The results of the inspection were discussed
on June 20, 1988, during an enforcement conference held in the NRC Region IV
office in Arlington, Texas, Because the inspection report issued in this case
is not as detailed as those the NRC normally supplies to its licensees, a
detailed review of the pertinent issues is included as an enclosure to this
letter.
The violations in Part I of the enclosed Notice of Violation and Proposed
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Imposition of Civil Penalty (Notice) involved the failure to ensure, either by
adequate testing or analysis, that the following equipment was qualified:
(1) Kerite HTK/FR 600 volt cable; (2) Thomas & Betts Sta-kon cable connectors
(splices) to Fenwal/Patel temperature switches; and (3) Scotch 130/70/17 tape
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cable splices to Limitorque motor oper a rs. The NRC analysis of these issues
demonstrates that NPPD clearly should he,e known, prior to the November 30,
1985 deadline for completing your environe atal qualifications program that the
requirements of 10 CFR 50.49 were not met
With regard to the Kerite 600V cable, th reports (December 9,1982 SER and the
November 24, 1982 Franklin Research N ter TER) available on this matter as
well as the March 24, 1984 meeting between NPPD and the NRC provided clear
notice that qualification of this type of cable had not been established.
Further, NPPD clearly would have known that qualification had not been
demonstrated if an a M uate review of the Franklin Research Center test
anomalies, regarding degradation of this type of cable during and af ter LOCA
testing, had been performed. In the case of the Thomas and Betts Sta-kon cable
connectors NPPD clearly should have known that qualification had not been
demonstrated because testing had only established qualification in a steam
environment rather than the full accident environment to which the connectors
would have been subjected. Finally, in the case of the Scotch 130/70/17 tape
cable splices NPPD clearly should have recognized that qualification had not
been demonstrated because the installed splices were over cable with a braided
fiberglass jacket which was not representative of the tested configuration in
which the splices were installed over unjacketed insulated cable.
These violations are an indication to NRC of a need to place greater attention
on ensuring that equipment important to safety will perform its intended
function in harsh environments and that regulatory deadlines are met. Also of
concern to the NRC is the fact that, at the time of the inspection, you were
unable to verify whetner Kerite HTK/FR 600-volt cable, an item on your list.of
electrical equipment important to safety about which the NRC had questions, was
installed in the plant. You later determined that this cable was installed in
the plant. Accordingly, I have been authorized, after consultation with the
Director, Office of Enforcement and the Deputy Executive Director for Regional
Operations, to issue the Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil
Penalty (Enclosure 1) in the amount of One Hundred Fif ty Thousand Dollars
($150,000) for the violations dcscribed in the enclosed Notice. In accordance
with the "Modified Enforcemont Policy Relating to 10 CFR 50.49," contained in
Generic Letter 88-07 (Enclosure 3), the violations described in Part I of the
enclosed Notice have been determined to affect a limited number of systems and
components, and therefore are considered to be an EQ Category C problem. The
basa value of a civil penalty for an EQ Category C problem is $75,000,
in determining the civil penalty amount, the NRC considered the four factors
set forth in the "Modified Enforcement Policy Relating to 10 CFR 50.49," for
escalation and mitigation of the base civil penalty amount. These factors
consist of: (1) identification and prompt reporting of the EQ deficiencies by
the licensee (i 50%); (2) best efforts to complete EQ within the deadline
(t 501); (3) corrective actions to result in full compliance (2 505); and
(4) duration of a violation which is significantiy below 100 days (- 501).
With respect to the first factor, all three items were identified by the NRC
and, at the time of the inspection, you did not know whether Kerite cable
was used in the plant. Thus, a 50-percent increase in the base penalty is
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wnrranted. With respect to the second factor, no adjustment appears warranted.
We recognize that your program to perform additional testing, replace and
upgrade components, and perform additional analyses on other items was complete
prior to November 30, 1985. However, your best efforts were not applied with
regard to the required analyses to support the qualification of some equipment
and to verify that equipment on your EQ list was or was not used in the plant.
With respect to the third factor, a 50-percent increase is warranted in that,
as of the date of the Enforcement Conference, your corrective actions for one
of these three items had not resulted in full compliance, although the NRC
believes no operability issues now exist with the hardware in your plant. With
respect to the fourth factor, mitigation is inappropriate since these
violations existed in excess of 100 days. In total, a 100 percent increase in
the base civil penalty amount is appropriate.
The violations in Part !! of the Notice of Violation (Enclosure 1) are violations
that were not assessed a civil penalty. Violations A and B are classified at
Severity Level IV because during the inspection or shortly thereafter the
licensee was able to demonstrate that the equipment was qualifiable. With
respect to Part II, Item C, of the Notice, NPPD has taken sufficient corrective
action to demonstrate that full compliance has been achieved. Therefore, no
response to Part II, Item C, of the Notice is required pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2.201 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10,
Code of Federal Regulations.
You are required to respond to this letter and shouH follow the instructions
specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response. In your
response, you should document the specific actions taken and any additional
actions you plan to prevent recurrence. Af ter reviewing your response to this
Notice, including your proposed corrective actions and the results of future
inspections, the NRC will determine whether further NRC enforcement action is
necessary to ensure compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," Part 2
Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter and its enclosure
will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
The responses directed by this letter and the enclosed Notice are not subject
to the clearance procedure of the Office of Management and Budget as required
by the Paperwork Reduction Action of 1980, PL 96-511.
Sincerely,
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Regional Administrator
Enclosures:
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Enclosures:
1. Notice of Violation and Proposed
Imposition of Civil Penalty
2. Addendum to NRC Inspection Report 50-298/86-28
3. Generic Letter 88-07
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Cooper Nuclear Station
ATTN: Guy Horn Division Manager
of Nuclear Operatious
P.O. Box 98
Brownville, Nebraska 68321
Kansas Radiation Control Program Director
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