ML20058K060

Forwards Insp Rept 50-382/90-24 on 901002-1113 & Notice of Violation

ML20058K060
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	11/30/1990
From:	Collins S NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Barkhurst R ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
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ML20058K063	List: IR 05000382/1990024 ML20058K060 ML20058K064
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See also: IR 05000382/1990024

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kL i Docket No. 50-382/90-M

License No. NPF-38

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Entergy O'perations, Inc.

ATTN: R..P. Barkhurst, Vice President  ;

Operations, Waterford

P.O. Box B ,

Killona, Louisiana 70066

Gentlemen:

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> SUBJECT: NOTICEOFVIOLATION(NRCINSPECTIONREPORTNO' 50-382/90-24)

This refers to the ins)ection conducted by Messrs. W. F. Smith, S. D. Butler,

and W. M. McNeill of t11s office during the period October 2 through November 13,

1990. The inspection included a review of activities authorized for your -

Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3, facility. At the conclusion of the

inspection, the findings were discussed with those members of your staff

-identified in the enc'osed report.

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' Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the report. The areas

included onsite followup of events, monthly maintenance observation, monthly

surveillance ~ observation, operational safety verification, followup of

previously, identified items, licensee event report followup, balance of plant

11nspection,' and evaluation of licensee quality assurance program implementation.

.'Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selective examination of

procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel,' and

e observation of the activities in progress.

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-Based 'on-the results of this inspection, certain of your activities appeared to

,, be in violation of NRC: requirements, as specified in the enclosed Notice of

Violation-(Notice). We are concerned about the violation because we have noted

M that the last three monthly resident inspection reports have identified other

failures to follow procedures. Although the consequences have been of minor:

i safety.signif'(cance,1 the failure to follow procedures may be. indicative of

l potential weaknesses in your program for procedure compliance. Procedure

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' compliance had also been 'an issue in the 1988-1989 timeframe. Based on

discussions with the resident inspectors, we understand you have recently

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c3nducted assessments of performance in the maintenance area and have also

concluded that the procedure compliance issue should be reassessed. We are

encouraged with the knowledge that you had taken these initiatives. ,

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You are .regiaired to respond to thJs ' letter and should follow the instruc'tlons-

specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing 30ur response. 'In your -

' response, you should document the-specific: actions taken and any; additional '

.V . e actions;you plan to prevent recurrence. After reviewing your response to this

1 4 ~ . Notice, including your ~ proposed corrective actions and the results of future

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inspections, the NRC will detennine whether further NRC enforcement action is

necessary to ensure compliance with NRC regulatory requirements. ,

The responses. directed by this. letter and the enclosed Notice is not subject to

~ the clearance procedures of. the Office of Management and Budget as required by '

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the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980. Pub. L.~No. 96.511.

Sincerely,

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Samuel J, Collins, Director

Division of Reactor Projects ,

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1. Appendix A - Notice of Violation

2. Appendix B - NRC. Inspection Report ,

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3. Appendix C - Waterford 3 Midcycle -

QPPR Meeting Outline

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Entergy Operations, Inc.  :

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ATTN: Donald C. Hintz, Executive Vice.

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President & Chief Operating Officer

P.O. Box 31995

Jackson, Mississippi 39286 ,

Entergy Operations Inc. _

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ATTN: Gerald W. Muench, Vice President

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P.O.-Box 31995

Jackson, Mississippi 39286

Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway-  ;

ATTN: Robert B; McGehee, Esq...

P.O. Box 651

Jackson, Mississippi 39205

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~Entergy Operations, Inc.

ATTN: -J. R. McGaha, Jr. . General'

Manager Plant Operations

P.O. Box B

Killona, Louisiana 70066.

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'Entergy.0perations, Inc.

ATTH: J. G. Dewease, Senior Vice

President, Planning & Assurance

P.O. Box 31995

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Jackson, Mississippi 39286-1995

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New Orleans, Louisiana 70112~

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' Department of Environmental Quality

ATTN: Glenn Miller, Administrator

Radiation Protection Division

P.O. Box 14690

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70898

President arlsh Council

St. Charle Parlsh

Hahnville, Louisiana 70057.

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Mr. William A. Cross

.Bethesda Licensing Office

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