ML20207A696

Forwards Insp Rept 50-416/99-06 on 990419-23.No Violations Noted.Determined That Fire Protection Program Was Implemented IAW Requirements of License & GL 86-10.One Unresolved Item Noted Re fire-induced Failures on Equipment

ML20207A696
Person / Time
Site:	Grand Gulf
Issue date:	05/21/1999
From:	Powers D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Eaton W ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Shared Package
ML20207A700	List: IR 05000416/1999006 ML20207A696
References
50-416-99-06, 50-416-99-6, GL-86-10, NUDOCS 9905270196
Download: ML20207A696 (5)

See also: IR 05000416/1999006

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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-416/99-06

Dear Mr. Eaton:

This refers to the routine fire protection inspection conducted on April 19 to 23,1999, at the

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station facility. The enclosed report presents the results of this inspection.

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Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that the fire protection

program was implemented in accordance with the requirements of your license.

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One unresolved item was identified concerning the consideration of the effects of fire-induced

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failures on equipment required for safe shutdown. It is our understanding that you have taken

the position that your license does not require you to consider mechanistic damage to safe

shutdown equipment upon a fire-induced spurious actuation. This position, however, appears

to be contrary to the guidance articulated in Generic Letter 86-10, " Implementation of Fire

Protection Requirements." This matter is discussed in Section F8.1 of the enclosed inspection

report. This matter is unresolved pending further review of your position with respect to the

NRC's interpretation of Generic Letter 86-10.

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 conceming this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them

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