IR 05000390/2008405
| ML083260296 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Watts Bar  |
| Issue date: | 11/21/2008 |
| From: | Ernstes M NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB2 |
| To: | Campbell W Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| IR-08-405 | |
| Download: ML083260296 (5) | |
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November 21, 2008
SUBJECT:
WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION REPORT 05000390/2008405 AND 05000391/2008405
Dear Mr. Campbell:
On November 4, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a supplemental inspection pursuant to inspection procedure 95001 at your Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on November 4, 2008, with Mr G. Boerschig and other members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety 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.
Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified. The inspectors determined that the problem identification, root cause, and corrective actions for the White finding were generally adequate. Therefore, the White inspection finding, Violation 05000390, 391/2008404-01, is considered closed.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "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 NRC's 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.
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
SAM NUNN ATLANTA FEDERAL CENTER 61 FORSYTH STREET, SW, SUITE 23T85 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-8931 TVA
2 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 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 E. Ernstes, Chief Plant Support Branch 2
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No.: 50-390, 50-391 License No.: NPF-90, Construction Permit No. CPPR-92
Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000390/2008405 and 05000391/2008405
w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
cc w/encl.: (See page 3) TVA 3 cc w/Encl:
Ashok S. Bhatnagar Senior Vice President Nuclear Generation Development and Construction Tennessee Valley Authority 6A Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
(Vacant) Vice President Nuclear Support Tennessee Valley Authority 3R Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
Walter M. Justice, II Interim Vice President Nuclear Engineering & Technical Services Tennessee Valley Authority 6A Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
Michael D. Skaggs Site Vice President Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority P. O. Box 2000 Spring City, TN 37381
General Counsel Tennessee Valley Authority 6A West Tower 400 West Summit Hill Drive Knoxville, TN 37902
John C. Fornicola General Manager Nuclear Assurance Tennessee Valley Authority 3R Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
Michael K. Brandon, Manager Licensing and Industry Affairs Tennessee Valley Authority Watts Bar Nuclear Plant P.O. Box 2000 Spring City, TN 37381
Beth A. Wetzel, Manager Corporate Nuclear Licensing and Industry Affairs Tennessee Valley Authority 4K Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
Michael J. Lorek, Vice President Nuclear Engineering and Projects Tennessee Valley Authority 3R Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
Masoud Bajestani Vice President Watts Bar Unit 2 Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority Watts Bar Unit 2 P.O. Box 2000 Spring City, TN 37381
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County Executive 375 Church Street Suite 215 Dayton, TN 37321
County Mayor P.O. Box 156 Decatur, TN 37322
Lawrence Edward Nanney Director Division of Radiological Health TN Dept. of Environment & Conservation 3rd Floor, L&C Annex 401 Church Street, 3rd Floor Nashville, TN 37243-1532
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Ann Harris 341 Swing Loop Rockwood, TN 37854
James H. Bassham Director Tennessee Emergency Management Agency P.O. Box 41502 Nashville, TN 37204-1502
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SIGNATURE RA/
/RA/
/RA/
NAME M. Ernstes A. Richardson E. Guthrie
DATE 11/21/2008 11/21/2008 11/20/2008 11/ /2008 11/ /2008 11/ /2008 E-MAIL COPY?
YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO