IR 05000397/2007402

IR 05000397-07-402, on 08/27/2007 - 08/30/2007, Columbia Generating Station, Security Baseline Inspection - Letter Only

ML072540478
Person / Time
Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	09/11/2007
From:	Shannon M Plant Support Branch Region IV
To:	Parrish J Energy Northwest
References
IR-07-402
Download: ML072540478 (4)

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ber 11, 2007

SUBJECT:

COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION - NRC SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 05000397/2007402

Dear Mr. Parrish:

On August 30, 2007, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a security baseline inspection at your Columbia Generating Station. 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 August 30, 2007, with Mr. T. Lynch, Plant General Manager, and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to security and compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

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

No findings of significance were identified.

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 the 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 letter's enclosure will not be available for public inspection. Energy Northwest -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 or from the NRC's 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 InformationWithhold Under 10 CFR 2.390" and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Michael P. Shannon Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket: 50-397 License: NPF-21 Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000397/2007402 w/Attachment Supplemental Information cc w/o enclosure:

Douglas W. Coleman (Mail Drop PE20)

Manager, Regulatory Programs Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968 Richland, WA 99352-0968