ML20151R673

Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/87-21 on 871102-06 & 1218 & Notice of Violation.Util Walkdown Question/Response Identification Forms & Addl Info on Findings in 871106 Exit Interview Reviewed & Considered in Preparation & Issuance of Rept

ML20151R673
Person / Time
Site:	River Bend
Issue date:	04/19/1988
From:	Callan L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Deddens J GULF STATES UTILITIES CO.
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ML20151R676	List: ML20151R673 ML20151R690 ML20151R716
References
NUDOCS 8804280061
Download: ML20151R673 (4)

See also: IR 05000458/1987021

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APR l 91988

In Reply Refer To:

Docket: 50-458/87-21

Gulf States Utilities

ATTN: Mr. James C. Deddens

Senior Vice President, (RBNG)

P.O. Box 220

St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775

Gentlemen:

SUBJECT: EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATION INSPECTION - RIVER BEND STATION

This refers to the first round special team inspection to review compliance

with 10 CFR 50.49, of activities authorized by License No. NPF-47, conducted by

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Mr. A. R. Johnson and other NRC representatives, onsite during the period of

November 2-6, 1987, and subsequently at the NRC Region IV office until

December 18, 1987, concterning the River Bend Station (RBS). The team's

findings were discussed with members of your staff at the conclusion of the

onsite inspection on November 6, 1987.

Areas examined during the inspection included your implementation of a program

for establishing and maintaining the qualification of electric equipment within

the scope of 10 CFR 50.49. In preparation for this inspection, the NRC team

included reviews and evaluations of your implementation of equipment

qualification (EQ) corrective action commitments identified in Safety

Evaluation Report (SER) NUREG-0989 (May 1984) and SER Supplements 3 and 5

(August and November 1985). These documents provide the NRC staff acceptance

of justifications for interim operation (JICs) which you provided prior to the t

November 30, 1985, deadline for the completion of EQ as defined by '

10 CFR 50.49.

Within these areas, the inspection consisted of the examination of selected

procedures and records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the NRC

inspectors. The inspection findings are documented in the enclosed inspection

report.

During this inspection, it was found that certain of your activities were in

violation of NRC requirements. Consequently, you are required to respond to

these violations, in writing, in accordance with provisions of Section 2.201 of

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

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

Violation enclosed with this letter.

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Five unresolved items are identified in paragraphs 4.c, 4.f(1)(a),

4.f(1)(b), 4.f(1)(c), 4.f(3), 4.f(4), and 4.h(2) of the enclosed inspection

report.

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These unresolved items are matters about which more information is required in

order to ascertain whether they are an acceptable item, an open item, a

deviation, or a violation. These unresolved items, which if ascertained to be

a violation, may be followed up with enforcement action in accordance with NRC ,

enforcement guidance on 10 CFR 50.49.

The inspection determined that you have implemented a_ program to meet the

requirements of 10 CFR 50.49.

Your submittals (GSU walkdown Question / Response Identification Forms) to NRC

Region IV during, and subsequent to the inspection period, providing additional <

information on the findings presented in the exit interview on November 6,

1987, have been reviewed and were considered in preparation and issuance of the

enclosed inspection report.

We are available to discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.

Sincerely,

Original Sigued By

I J. Callan

L. J. Callan, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

Enclosures:

1. Appendix A - Notice of Violation

2. Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report 50-458/87-21

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Gulf States Utilities

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ATTN: J. E. Booker, Manager-

River Bend Oversight

P.O. Box 2951 '

Beaumont, Texas 77704

i Gulf States Utilities

l ATTN: Les England, Director

Nuclear Licensing - RRNG

P.O. Box 220

i St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775

Louisiana State University,

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These unresolved items are matters about which more information is required in

order to ascertain whether they are an acceptable item, an open item, a

deviation, or a violation. These unresolved items, which if ascertained to be

a violation, may be followed up with enforcement action in accordance with NRC

enforcement guidance on 10 CFR 50.49.

The inspection determined that you have implemented a program to meet the

i requirements of 10 CFR 50.49.

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Your submittals (GSU walkdown Question / Response Identification Forms) to NRC

Region IV during, and subsequent to the inspection period, providing additional

information on the findings presented in the exit interview on November 6,

1987, have been reviewed and were considered in preparation and issuance of the

enclosed inspection report.

We are available to discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.

Sincerely,

. . afian, Director

Div ion of Reactor Projects

Enclosures:

1. Appendix A - Notice of Violation

2. Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report 50-458/87-21

cc w/ enclosures:

Gulf States Utilities

ATTN: J. E. Booker, Manager-

River Bend Oversight

P.O. Box 2951

Beaumont, Texas 77704

Gulf States Utilities

ATTN: Les England, Director

Nuclear Licensing - RBNG

P.O. Box 220

St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775

Louisiana State University,

Government Documents Department

Louisiana Radiation Control Program Director

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