IR 05000458/2013008

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September 13, 2013

Mr. EricSite Vice President Entergy Operations, Inc.

River Bend Station 5485 US Highway 61N St. Francisville, LA 70775

SUBJECT: RIVER BEND STATION - NRC PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION INSPECTION REPORT 0500005000458/2013008

Dear Mr. Olson:

On July 12, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission completed the onsite portion of a Problem Identification and Resolution biennial inspection at your River Bend Station. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were discussed on August 1, 2013, with Mr. Terry Evans, Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance, and other members of your staff.

This inspection was an examination of activities conducted under your license as they relate to problem identification and resolution and compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and the conditions of your license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures and representative records, observations of activities, and interviews with personnel.

Based on the inspection sample, the inspection team concluded that the implementation of the corrective action program and overall performance related to identifying, evaluating, and resolving problems at River Bend Station was generally effective. Licensee identified problems were entered into the corrective action program at a low threshold. In general, problems were effectively prioritized and evaluated commensurate with the safety significance. Corrective actions were implemented in a timely manner commensurate with their importance to safety and addressed the identified causes of problems. Lessons learned from industry operating experience were generally reviewed and applied when appropriate. Audits and self-

assessments were effectively used to identify problems and appropriate actions. A safety-conscious work environment had been established at River Bend Station where individuals surveyed felt free to raise safety concerns without fear of retaliation.

No findings were identified during this inspection.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Document Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,/RA/

Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief Technical Support Branch Docket: 05000-458 License: NPF-47

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000458/2013008 w/Attachments 1. Supplemental Information 2. Information Request - April 16, 2013 Electronic Distribution River Bend