IR 05000382/2025010
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| Site: | Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 12/03/2025 |
| From: | Wes Cullum NRC/RGN-IV/DORS/EB1 |
| To: | Sullivan J Entergy Operations |
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| IR 2025010 | |
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December 03, 2025
SUBJECT:
WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3 - COMMERCIAL GRADE DEDICATION INSPECTION REPORT 05000382/2025010
Dear Joseph Sullivan:
On September 24, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 and discussed the results of this inspection with David Oertling and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
Due to the temporary cessation of government operations, which commenced on October 1, 2025, the NRC began operating under its Office of Management and Budget-approved plan for operations during a lapse in appropriations. Consistent with that plan, the NRC operated at reduced staffing levels throughout the duration of the shutdown. However, the NRC continued to perform critical health and safety functions and make progress on other high-priority activities associated with the ADVANCE Act and Executive Order 14300. On November 13, 2025, following the passage of a continuing resolution, the NRC resumed normal operations.
However, due to the 43-day lapse in normal operations, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation granted the Regional Offices an extension on the issuance of inspection reports that could not be issued within 45 days after the end of the inspection because of the shutdown.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely, Wes L. Cullum, Chief Engineering Branch 1 Division of Operating Reactor Safety Signed by Cullum, Wes on 12/03/25 Docket No. 05000382 License No. NPF-38
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000382
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-010-0041
Licensee:
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility:
Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3
Location:
Killona, LA
Inspection Dates:
September 08, 2025, to September 24, 2025
Inspectors:
D. Bryen, Reactor Inspector
R. Kumana, Senior Project Engineer
B. Nwafor, Reactor Inspector
Approved By:
Wes L. Cullum, Chief
Engineering Branch 1
Division of Operating Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a commercial grade dedication inspection at Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
Type Issue Number Title Report Section Status CAPR 05000382/2024040-07 Waterford 95001 CAPR CR-WF3-2024-03099-00084 Develop and Incorporate Quality Requirements for Replacement Relays 71111.21N.03 Closed
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
REACTOR SAFETY
71111.21N.03 - Commercial Grade Dedication Commercial Grade Dedication
- (1) Item Number 00022950222, Bulk Diesel Fuel, Commercial Grade Dedication
- (2) Item Number 00011420222, VAR Meter, Commercial Grade Dedication
- (3) Item Number 0005804562, Nuclear Instrument Module (NIM) Bin Assembly, Safety Related Procurement
- (4) Item Number 00321979822, Flexible Hose, Commercial Grade Dedication
- (5) Item Number 14110020832, Counter Thrust Bearing, Safety Related Procurement
- (6) Item Number 139-A654012, Control Relay, Commercial Grade Dedication
- (7) Item Number 00321039641, Ball Valve, Safety Related Procurement
- (8) Item Number 932040051, Rotary Relay, Safety Related Procurement
- (9) Item Number 111-C03964, Molded Case Circuit Breaker, Commercial Grade Dedication
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On September 24, 2025, the inspectors presented the design basis assurance inspection (programs) inspection results to David Oertling and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
ECC 92-025
Calculation Change Sheet
ECE 90-006
Emergency Diesel Generator Loading and Fuel Oil
Consumption
SA1047
Stress Analysis of Reactor Building Feedwater Piping -
Outside Containment
Calculations
SQ-MN-25
Valve Anchor Darling 20"
Corrective Action
Documents
Condition Report
(CR-WF3-)
2019-08482, 2019-08482, 2019-08903, 2021-02100,
22-07017, 2023-13571, 2024-01460, 2024-02362,
24-02363, 2024-02785, 2024-03099, 2025-00174,
25-01000, 2025-01977, 2025-02145, 2025-02448
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Condition Report
(CR-WF3-)
25-04407, 2025-04261, 2025-04279, 2025-04252,
25-04261, 2025-04328, 2025-04323, 2025-04407,
25-04213, 2025-04279, 2025-04426, 2025-04455,
25-04553, 2025-04555
5817-10206
2FW-V823A & 2FW-V824B Actuator Maintenance
Enhancement
5817-523 SH.2
Inch Feedwater Isolation Valve with 2FW-V823A &
2FW-V824B with A/DV Hydraulic Actuator
B430-23B.3R0,
B430-23B.2R1
Instrument Plate for Main Feedwater Isolation Valves
ESSE-FW602
Feedwater Isolation (FW184A) Accumulator Pressure
Switch Tubing
Drawings
SS-400-1-6STH
Male Connector Heavy Duty SAE
03/14/2008
Emergency Diesel Generator Limited Operating
Frequency
Storage and Use of Low Concentration Biodiesel Blends
in EDGs
WF3-EC-
0000083491
MFIV (FW-184A) Nitrogen Accumulator Leak - Change to
Flex Tubing to Reduce Vibration at the Nitrogen Pre-
Charge Fitting
09/22/2020
71111.21N.03
Engineering
Changes
WF3-EC-
0000084913
FW-184A Flex Tube - Planned FCR
05/24/2022
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Procurement
Engineering
Evaluations (PE-
WF3-)
00108054, 00205295, 00205449, 00205578, 00206120,
216385, 00217241, 00536211, 00549153, 00566283,
00566287
Quality Control
Inspection (QC-
WF3-)
00127596, 00151847, 00156703
Engineering
Evaluations
WF3-490224-001
ESFAS MDR Relay Evaluation
QUAL-E-017
Qualification of Potter Brumfield MDR Series Relays
Specifications
MS-01-107, MS-01-140, MS-01-180
Miscellaneous
WT-HQN-2024-
258
Entergy Commercial Grade Item Survey Report of Saybolt
5/23/2025
CE-002-030
Maintaining Diesel Fuel Oil
EM-MP-101
Supply Chain Process
EM-MP-111
Inventory Control
Diesel Fuel Oil Program
Acceptance of Commercial-Grade Items/Services in
Safety-Related Applications
010
Safety and Quality Classification of Replacement Parts
Procurement Engineering Process
23
EN-DC-313-02
Procurement Engineering - Technical Evaluation of
Replacement Parts
008
EN-LI-108-01
CFR 21 Evaluations and Reporting
Shelf Life Program
011
Standardized Materials and Item Purchasing Process
Material Receipt
Control of Material
Procedures
Operating Experience Program
Purchase Orders
(PO-WF3-)
10356552, 10620937, 10664937
Shipping Records
Receipts
5818653, 6622543, 6732836, 6837967, 6939438,
10557929
Work Orders
WO- 00547982, 00575629, 00584408, 52901470, 52965525,
54125083, 54158891, 54163201, 54163202
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