IR 05000313/2008401

IR 05000313-08-401, IR 05000368-08-401, on 04/14/2008 - 04/17/2008, Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2, Security Baseline Inspection, Inspection Procedure 71130.09, Owner-Controlled Area Controls, Cover Letter

ML081420478
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	05/21/2008
From:	Shannon M Plant Support Branch Region IV
To:	Mitchell T Entergy Operations
References
IR-08-401
Download: ML081420478 (4)

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UNITED STATES NUC LE AR RE G UL AT O RY C O M M I S S I O N May 21, 2008

SUBJECT:

ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE, UNITS 1 AND 2 - NRC SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 05000313/2008401 AND 05000368/2008401

Dear Mr. Mitchell:

On April 17, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a security baseline inspection at your Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2. The inspection covered one or more of the key attributes of the security cornerstone of the NRC's Reactor Oversight Process. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on April 17, 2008, with you and other members of your staff.

This inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to security and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.

WARNING: Violation of Section 147 of the Safeguards Information determination made by:

Atomic Energy Act, protection requirements for Name/Title Michael P. Shannon/Brach Chief__________

" ," is subject to Organization U.S. NRC, RIV Basis 10 CFR 73.21___

civil and criminal penalties. Signature /RA/___ Date ___5/20/08 _

Document transmitted herewith contains . When separated from enclosure(s) or attachment(s), this document is decontrolled. Entergy Operations, Inc. -2-This report documents one NRC identified finding of very low security significance (i.e.

Green as determined by the Physical Protection Significance Determination Process)

and one NRC identified Severity Level IV violation. The deficiencies were promptly corrected or compensated for, and the plant was in compliance with applicable physical protection and security requirements within the scope of this inspection before the inspectors left the site. Both findings had a cross-cutting aspect in the area of Human Performance associated with Decision Making: one, because the licensee failed to employ an effective process in making a safety significant decision (H1.a) and two, for failing to communicate decisions (H1.c). However, because of the very low security significance and because they are entered into your corrective action program, the NRC is treating these violations as noncited violations consistent with Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. If you contest these noncited violations, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN.: Document Control Desk, Washington DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator Region IV; the Director, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at Arkansas Nuclear One.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs document system, ADAMS. ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

However, because of the security-related concerns contained in the enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this letters enclosure will not be available for public inspection.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii), the NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response, if any. This practice will ensure that your response will not be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRCs document system, ADAMS. If safeguards information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21. Otherwise, mark your entire response, Security-Related Information-Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390, and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Michael P. Shannon, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Document transmitted herewith contains . When separated from enclosure(s) or attachment(s), this document is decontrolled. Entergy Operations, Inc. -3-Dockets: 50-313; 50-368 Licenses: NPF-6; DPR-51 Nonpublic Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000313/2008401; 05000368/2008401 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information cc w/enclosure:

David Maxwell, Director and State Homeland Security Adviser Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM)

1835 S. Donaghey Conway, AR 72034 cc w/o enclosure:

Senior Vice President Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Senior Vice President

& Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Vice President Operations Support Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 General Manager Plant Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.

Arkansas Nuclear One 1448 S. R. 333 Russellville, AR 72802 Document transmitted herewith contains . When separated from enclosure(s) or attachment(s), this document is decontrolled. Entergy Operations, Inc. -4-Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Operations, Inc.

Arkansas Nuclear One 1448 S. R. 333 Russellville, AR 72802 Manager, Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc.

Arkansas Nuclear One 1448 S. R. 333 Russellville, AR 72802 Senior Manager, Nuclear Safety & Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc.

1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213-8298 Document transmitted herewith contains . When separated from enclosure(s) or attachment(s), this document is decontrolled.