ML20196G374

Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/98-18 on 980920-1031.No Violations Noted.Conduct of Activities at River Bend Station Generally Characterized by safety-conscious Operations,Sound Engineering & Maint Practices & Radiological Controls

ML20196G374
Person / Time
Site:	River Bend
Issue date:	11/30/1998
From:	Marschall C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Edington R ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
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ML20196G377	List: IR 05000458/1998018 ML20196G374
References
50-458-98-18, NUDOCS 9812070324
Download: ML20196G374 (5)

See also: IR 05000458/1998018

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Randall K. Edington, Vice President - Operations

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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-458/98-18

Dear Mr. Edington:

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From September 20 through October 31,1998, an NRC inspection was conducted at your River

Bend Station reactor facility. The enclosed report presents the scope and results of that

inspection.

During the 6-week period covered by this inspection, your conduct of activities at River Bend

Station was generally characterized by safety-conscious operations, sound engineering and

maintenance practices, and effective radiological controls.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its

! enclosure, and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).

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

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Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway

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Mark J. Wetterhahn, Esq.

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