ML20134D264

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Discusses Re Investigation Rept 4-96-005 & Attempt to Cover Up Involvement in Performing Maint on Wrong Valve at CNS in Dec 1995.NRC Considers This Matter Closed & Plans No Further Action
ML20134D264
Person / Time
Site: Cooper Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 02/03/1997
From: Callan L
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To: Furnas T
AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
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ML20134D267 List:
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IA-96-064, IA-96-64, NUDOCS 9702050058
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SUBJECT:

NRC INVESTIGATION REPORT NO. 4-96-005 j

Dear Mr. Furnas:

This refers to your reply to the NRC's October 8,1996 letter to you. Our letter discussed the results of NRC investigation 4-96-005, particularly your attempt to cover up your.

involvement in performing maintenance on the wrong valve at Cooper Nuclear Station in December 1995. Your reply was dated October 23,1996.

The NRC took no formal enforcement action against you, but requested that you respond in writing and inform us as to why the NRC should have confidence that you will adhere to requirements and provide complete and accurate information should you in the future be employed in the nuclear industry, in your response, you stated that you accepted full responsibility for your actions. You stated that you would " strive to be a leader in promoting nuclear safety and integrity" and requested that your letter not be made a public record.

The NP.C considers this matter closed and plans no further action. However, in accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, records or documents compiled for enforcement purposes are placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR). A copy of this letter with your address removed, our October 8,1996 letter and your response will be placed in the PDR. A copy also will be forwarded to Nebraska Public Power District, your former employer.

Sincerely, 0V h ' L. J.

allan Regional Administrator

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