ML20209A856
| ML20209A856 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  |
| Issue date: | 06/25/1999 |
| From: | Merschoff E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Hutchinson C ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC. |
| References | |
| EA-99-030, EA-99-30, NUDOCS 9907060164 | |
| Download: ML20209A856 (4) | |
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1448 S.R. 333 Russellville, Arkansas 72801-0967
SUBJECT:
EXERCISE OF ENFORCEMENT DISCRETION (INVESTIGATION REPORT A4-1998-042)
Dear Mr. Hutchinson:
This refers to an investigation conducted by the NRC's Office of Investigations (01) regarding the potential falsification of a training record by a senior licensed operator at the Arkansas Nuclear One facility. In that this matter was investigated by Entergy Operations, Inc., and reported to the NRC in August 1998, the NRC investigation consisted mainly of a review of evidence developed by Entergy, but included an interview of the operator involved in this matter.
Based on its review of all of the available information in this case, the NRC has concluded that the training attendance record in question was falsified. This caused Entergy to be in violation of 10 CFR 50.9, which requires, in part, that Entergy maintain required records that are complete and accurate in all material respects. However, the NRC notes that Entergy took l
initiative in identifying this violation. Had this problem not been detected, the training attendance record in question would have been used by Entergy to establish that this operator had completed all requalification training necessary to maintain his qualifications as a senior reactor operator, as required by 10 CFR 55.59(c)(5).
The falsification of a record of this importance is a serious matter and normally would result in enforcement action in accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions" (Enforcement Policy), NUREG-1600, Revision 1. However, based on the circumstances of this case, the NRC is exercising discretion, as provided for under Section Vll.B.6 of the Enforcement Policy, and will not issue a citation to Entergy. The circumstances that support this decision include: 1) Entergy's identification of the falsification through its own investigation; 2) Entergy's actions with respect to the individual, culminating in his resignation and termination of his operator's license; and 3) the isolated nature of this incident.
The NRC completed its enforcement action against the former operator on June 7,1999, and has provided Entergy a copy of this action in separate correspondence.
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o Ents;gy Operations, Inc. You are not required to respond to this letter. In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's
" Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Sincerely, Ellis W. Mersch Regional Adml strator 4
Docket Nos.: 50-313 50-368 License Nos.: DPR-51 NPF-6 i
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Washington, D.C. 20005-3502 David D. Snellings, Jr., Director Division of Radiation Control and Emergency Management Arkansas Department of Health 4815 West Markham Street, Mail Slot 30 Litt!c Rock, Arkanse.s 72205-3867
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