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| ML20205A453 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | River Bend  |
| Issue date: | 03/26/1999 |
| From: | Howell A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Edington R ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20205A457 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-458-98-10, NUDOCS 9903300385 | |
| Download: ML20205A453 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000458/1998010
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March 26, 1999
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Randall K. Edington, Vice President - Operations
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River Bend Station
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 220
St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775
SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-458/98-10
Dear Mr. Edington:
This refers to the inspection conducted on February 22 to 26,1999 at the River Bend Station
facility. The purpose of the inspection was to review radiation work permit program
implementation from October 1997 to February 1999 and the problem identification and
resolution program as it applied to the radiation work permit program deficiencies. A followup
discussion was conducted on March 25,1999, to address a change to the findings presented
during the inspection exit meeting.
We concluded that the radiation work permit program was implemented poorly until July 1998
because the program imp menting procedures provided inadequate guidance. As a result,
radiation work permits contained little radiological information, work areas were not specifically
addressed, revisions were not communicated to workers, locked high radiation area work
permits did not specify work area dose rates or maximum allowable stay times, and protective
clothing requirements were implemented inconsistently. While we did not identify any actual
safety consequences stemming from these implementation problems, the problems noted
above could result in inadequate or incomplete instructions to radiation workers, erroneous
- dose assignment data, or an increased potential for personnel exposure or contamination.
Additionally, we concluded that you did not identify these multiple, long-standing radiation work
permit program weaknesses until questions were raised by NRC. However, once initiated, your ,
assessment was generally good; although, additional radiation work permit problems were
identified by your staff and NRC. [[/-
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that a violation of NRC
requirements occurred. This violation is being treated as a Non-Cited Violation (NCV),
consistent with Appendix C of the Enforcement Policy. The NCV is described in the subject
inspection report. If you contest the violation or severity level of the NCV, you should provide a
response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to
the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington DC 20555-
0001, with a copy to the Regional Administrator, Region IV, and the Director, Office of
Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
In addition to the NCV, one unresolved item was identified concerning instruction to radiation
workers in precautions and procedures to minimize exposure to radiation. This matter is
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discussed in Section R3 of the enclosed inspection report. The item is unresolved, pending ;
further NRC review of radiation work permit program implementation. This review will be
conducted during the refueling outage that is scheduled to commence in April 1999. Other l
aspects of your continuing corrective actions stemming from your assessment of the radiation l
work permit program will be conducted in conjunction with this review.
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in accordance with 10 CFR 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
with you.
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Arthur T. Ho eli 111, Director !
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Docket No.: 50-458
License No.: NPF-47
Enclosure:
NRC Inspection Report No.
50-458/98-10
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Executive Vice President and l
Chief Operating Officer
Entergy Operations, Inc.
! P.O. Box 3 a95
Jackson, Mississippi 39286-1995
Vice President ,
Operations Support
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P.O. Box 31995
Jackson, Mississippi 39286-1995
General Manage-
Plant Operatics
River Bend Sta...an
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 220
St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775
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Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway
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Jackson. Mississippi 39205
Mark J. Wetterhahn, Esq.
- Winston & Strawn
1401 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005-3502
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Manager - Licensing
River Bend Station
' Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 220
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The Honorable Richard P, leyoub ,
Attorney General
Department of Justice
State of Louisiana
P.O. Box 94005
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9005 ,
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P.O. Box 1921
St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775
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