ML20207E082

Forwards Insp Rept 50-416/99-01 on 990201-05 & Notice of Violation.One Violation Identified & of Concern Because Condition Identified by Licensee Staff in 1991 & Actions Not Taken to Resolve Issue in Timely Manner

ML20207E082
Person / Time
Site:	Grand Gulf
Issue date:	02/26/1999
From:	Good G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Eaton W ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Shared Package
ML20207E086	List: IR 05000416/1999001 ML20207E082 ML20207E088
References
50-416-99-01, 50-416-99-1, NUDOCS 9903100146
Download: ML20207E082 (5)

See also: IR 05000416/1999001

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February _26, 1999

William A. Eaton, Vice President

Operations - Grand Gulf Nuclear Station

Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 756

Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150

SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-416/99-01 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Dear Mr. Eaton:

This refers to the inspection conducted on February 1-5,1999, at the Grand Gulf Nuclear

Station facility. The enclosed report presents the results of this inspection. Overall, the

radiation protection program was acceptably implemented.

Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that one violation of NRC

requirements occurred. The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Vio'lation (Notice) and

the circumstances surrounding it are described in detailin the subject inspection report. The

violation is of concern because the condition was identified by your staff in 1991, and actions

were not taken to resolve the issue in a timely manner.

You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the

enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to

determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with

regulatory requirements.

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

enclosure (s), 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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