ML20198C872

Forwards Insp Rept 50-382/97-26 on 971117-1205.Apparent Violations Re Failure to Comply W/Requirements of TS 3.7.3 in That 2 Trains of Auxiliary Component CWS Were Inoperable at Same Time,Being Considered for Escalated EA

ML20198C872
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	01/05/1998
From:	Gwynn T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Dugger C ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Shared Package
ML20198C878	List: ML20198C872 ML20198C887
References
50-382-97-26, EA-97-589, NUDOCS 9801080075
Download: ML20198C872 (5)

See also: IR 05000382/1997026

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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-382/97 23

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An NRC inspection was conducted November 17 thiough December 5,1997, at your Waterford ,

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Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 reactor facility The enclosed repod prasents the scope and

results of that inspection. ,

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Based on the results of this inspecilon, apparent violations were identified and are being

' considered for escainted er,forcement action in accordance with the " General Statement of

- Po! icy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions"(Enforcemem Ptslicy), NUREG-1600. The

apparent violations discussed in the enclosed report include the failure to comply with: (1) the

requirements of Technical Specification 3.7.3 in that two trains of the auxiliary component

cooling water system were inoperable at the same time, and (2) several requirements for the ,

control of conduct of operations and system operating procedures. A Notice of Violation is not ,

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presently being issued for these inspection findings In addition, please be advised that the

number and characterization of apparent violations described in the enclosed inspection report

may change as a result of further NRC review.

An open pretiecisional enforcement conference to discuss these apparent viol.tions has been

scheduled for January 23,1998, at 10:30 a.m. (CST). The decision to hold a predecisional ,

enforcement conference does not mean that the NRC has determined that a violation has

occurred or that enforcement action will be taken. This conference is being held to obtain  ;

information to enable the NRC to make an enforcement decision, such as a common

understanding of the facts, root causes, missed opportunities to identify the apparent violations

sooner, col,'ective actions, significance of the issues, and the need for lasting and effective

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corrective action. In addition, this is an opportunity for you to point out any errors in our inspec-

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tion report and for you to provide any informailon concerning your perspectives on: (1) the

severity of the violations,(2) the application of the factors that the NRC considers when it

determinea the amount of a civil penalty that may be assessed in accordance with

Section VI.B.2 of the Enforcement Policy, and (3) any other application of the Enforcement

Policy to this case, including the exercise of discretion in accordance with Section Vll.

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In accordance with 10 Ci:R 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice " a copy of this letter and its

enclosure 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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Division of Rea r Pr - s

Docket No.: 50 382

License No.: NPF 38

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Executive Vice President and

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Entergy Operations, Inc.

P,0. Box 31995

Jackson, Mississippl 39286 1995

Vice President, Operations Support

Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 31995

Jackson, Mississippi 39286 1995

Wise, Carter, Child & Csraway

P.O. Box 651

= Jackson, Mississippl 39205

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Entergy Operations,Inc. 3

General Manager, Plant Operations

, Waterford 3 SES

Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O.BoxB

Killona, Louisiana 70066

Manager Licensing U oager

Watefford 3 SES

Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box B

Killona, Loulslana 70066

Chairman

- Loairjana Publ:'c Service Comrnission

One American Place, Suite 1630

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70825 1697

Director, Nuclear Safety &

Regulatory Affairs

Wate4ord 3 SES

Er tergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box B

Killona, Louisiana 70066

William H. Spell, Adin'nistrator

Louisiana Radiation Protection Division

P.O. Box 82135

Baton Rouge, Loulslana 70884-2135

Parish President

St. Charles Parish

P.0, Box 302

Hahnville, Louisiana 70057

Mr. William A. Cross

Bethesda Licensing Office

3 Metro Center

Suite 610

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Winston & Strawn

1400 L Street, N.'#.

Washington, D.C. 20005-3502

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