ML19354D725
| ML19354D725 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | River Bend  |
| Issue date: | 12/15/1989 |
| From: | Collins S NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Deddens J GULF STATES UTILITIES CO. |
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| NUDOCS 9001020075 | |
| Download: ML19354D725 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000458/1989004
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In Reply Refer To:
Docket: 50-45B/89-04
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Gulf States Utilities
ATTN: James C. Deddens
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SeniorVicePresident(RBNG)
P.O. Box 220
St. Francisville Louisiana 70775
Dear Mr. Deddens:
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SUBJECT: RIVERBENDMAINTENANCETEAt1 INSPECT 10tl(50-458/89-04)
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This letter forwards the report of the maintenance team inspection (MTI)
performed by an NRC inspection team from September 18 through October 17,1989,
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at River Bend Station. The activities involved are authorized by NRC Operating
License flPF-47 for the River Bend Station. On October 17, 1989, the MTI team
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leader and Region IV management representatives discussed the findings with you
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and other members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection,
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This maintenance team inspection was performed by the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) to evaluate the effectiveness of maintenance activities at the
River Bend Station. The inspectors concluded that you have implemented a generally
effective maintenance program, with strengths in some areas and weaknesses in
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others. The strengths relate to overall management control and support of
maintenance programs including the planning and scheduling elements of the
program. The weaknesses reflected an overall problem in the implementation
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of the maintenance programs. These weaknesses involved performance and
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documentation errors on the part of the craftsmen and reficcted poorly on the
maintenance staff's qualifications and dedication to excellence. Management's
attention is required to determine the root cause of the weaknesses and to
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communicate their expectations for levels of performance that are commensurate
with the quality of the maintenance programs.
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During this inspection, the inspectors found that certain of your activities
were in violation of NRC requirements. Consequently, you are required to
respond to this violation, in writing, in accordance with the provisions of
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Section 2.201 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10 of the Code of
Federal Regulations. Your response should be based on the specifics contained
in the Notice of Violation enclosed with this letter.
The response directed by this letter and the acconpanying Notice is not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of 11anagement and Budget as
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
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If you should have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased
to discuss them with you.
Sincerely,
OrtDinal Signed By:
Samuel J. Collins
Samuel J. Collins, Director
Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosures:
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Appendix l. - Notice of Violation
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Appendix 11 - NRC Inspection Report
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Gulf States Utilities Conpany
ATTH: Les England. Director
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Nuclear Licensing
'P.O. Box 220
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Richard M. Troy, Jr., Esq.
Assistant Attorney General in Charge
State of Louisiana Department of Justice
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234 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Mr. J.-David McNeill, III
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William G. Davis, Esq.
Department of Justice
Attorney General's Office
P.O. Box 94095
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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P.O.-Box 1051
St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775
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