ML20058N974

Forwards Insp Repts 50-313/90-19 & 50-368/90-19 on 900601- 0715 & Notice of Violation.Util Should Respond to Failure to Adequately Implement Surveillance Test Required by Tech Specs

ML20058N974
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	08/10/1990
From:	Collins S NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Carns N ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Shared Package
ML20058N977	List: IR 05000313/1990019 ML20058N974 ML20058N979
References
NUDOCS 9008150280
Download: ML20058N974 (4)

See also: IR 05000313/1990019

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Entergy Operations, Inc.

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ATTN: Neil S..Carns, Vice President'

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Gentlemen:

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This refers to' the inspection conducted by Messrs. C. C. Warren end R.: C Haag;

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of this office during the period! June 1 through July 15, 1990,, of activities-

authorized by NRC Operating Licenses DPR-51 and'NPF-6 for Arkansas Nuclear One,

Units 1 and 2, and to the discussion of our-findings with you andLother members

of.your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.

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Areas examined during the inspection included onsite followup of events,

operational safety verification, surveillance, maintenance,-and design changes.

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Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selective examination of

procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and .

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observations by the inspectors. .The findings are documented-in the enclosed

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inspection report.

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During this inspection, it was found that certain of'your activities were ir.-

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violation of NRC requirements.

Violation A involves the failure to adequately

implement a surveillance test . required by the Technical Specifications 1and is:

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of concern because of the continued pattern.of failure-to comply ~with Technical

Specification surveillances.

Consequently, you are-required to respond to-

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Violation A, in writing, in accordance with the provisionsJof-Section 2,201 ofj

the NRC's " Rules'of Practice," Part 2, Title'10, Code of Federal Regulations.-

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Your response should be based on the specifics, contained in the Notice of'

Violation enclosed ~ with this letter.

With respect to Violation B, the failure to document.a condition. adverse to

quality, it appeared that your staff had. initiated appropriate' corrective'

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actions to address the violation; therefore, no written response is required.

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We -will review the implementation of your actions during a' future' inspection.

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The response directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not

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subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as

required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.

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Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to

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discuss them with you.

Sincerely,.

OdghalSigned By:

Thomas P.Gwynn

Samuel J. Collins, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

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Appendix A - Notice of Violation

2; Appendix'B - NRC Inspection Report

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Appendix C - Midcycle Quarterly Plant

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Performance Review Outline

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Entergy Operations, Inc.

ATTN: Donald C. Hintz, Executive

Vice President

P.O. Box 31995

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Jackson, Mississippi

39286

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Entergy Operations, Inc.

ATTN: Gerald W. Muench, Vice President

Operations Support

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P.O. Box 31995

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Jackson, Mississippi

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Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway

ATTN: Robert B. McGehee, Esq.

P.O. Box 651

Jackson, Mississippi

39205

Arkansas Nuclear One

ATTN: Early Ewing, General Manager

Technical Support and Assessment

Route 3, Box 137G

Russellville, Arkansas 72801

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' Arkansas Nuclear One

-ATTN: Jerry Yelverton, Director

Nuclear Operations

Route 3, Box 137G.

Russellville, Arkansas 72801

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Combustion: Engineering, Inc.

ATTN: Charles B. Brinkman, Manager

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Washington Nuclear'0perations

12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 330

'Rockville, Maryland. 20852

Honorable Joe W.~.Phillips-

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County Judge of. Pope County-

Pope County Courthouse

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Russellville, Arkansas : 72801

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Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds.'

ATTN: Nicholas S. Reynolds, Esq.

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- 1400 L Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C.

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Arkansas Department of Health

ATTN: Ms. Greta Dicus, Director-

Division of Environmental-Health

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4815 West Markam Street

Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

Babcock'& Wilcox

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Nuclear Power Generation Divisior.

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ATTN: Mr. Robert B.-Borsum

1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 52o-

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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ATTN: Senior Resident Inspector

1 Nuclear Plant Road

Russellville, Arkansas 72801

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U.S.. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Regional Administrator, Region IV

611-Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000

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