ML20210N164
| ML20210N164 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | River Bend  |
| Issue date: | 08/04/1999 |
| From: | Brockman K NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Edington R ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20210N167 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-458-99-07, EA-99-158, NUDOCS 9908110037 | |
| Download: ML20210N164 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000458/1999007
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Randal K. Edington, Vice President - Operations
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Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 220
St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-458/99-07
Dear Mr. Edington:
This refers to the inspection conducted on May 30 through July 10,1999, at the River Bend
Station facil;ty. The enclosed report presents the results of this inspection.
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that one Severity Level IV
violation of NRC requirements occurred. This violation, which is described in the enclosed
report, is being treated as a noncited violation (NCV), consistent with Appendix C of the
Enforcement Policy. 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 copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; the Director, Office of Enforcement,
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and the NRC
Resident inspector at the River Bend Station facility.
In addition, two apparent violations were identified and are being considered for escalated
enforcement action in accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and Procedure for
NRC Enforcement Actions" (Enforcement Policy), NUREG-1600. The first apparent violation
involved inadequate work instructions that resulted in improper maintenance on the Division I
emergency diesel generator. The second apparent violation involved exceeding the Technical Specification 3.8.1 limiting condition for operation regarding the emergency diesel generators,
in accordance with NRC policy, no Notice of Violation is 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 acceptable date to conduct an open predecisional enforcement conference to discuss these
apparent violations is being arranged. 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 violation sooner, corrective actions,
significance of the issues, and the need for lasting and effective corrective action. In addition,
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this is an opportunity for you to point out any errors in our inspection report and for you to
provide any information concerning your perspectives on: (1) the severity of the violations,
(2) the application of the factors that the NRC considers when it determines 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.
You will be advised by separate correspondence of the results of our deliberations on this
matter. No response regarding these apparent violations is required at this time.
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.
Sincerely,
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Docket No. 50-458
License No. NPF-47
Enclosure:
NRC Inspection Report No. 50-458/99-07
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Mark J. Wetterhahn, Esq.
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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
H. Anne Plettinger
3456 Villa Rose Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806
President of West Feliciana
Police Jury
P.O. Box 1921
St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775
Ronald Wascom, Administrator
Louisiana Radiation Protection Division
P.O. Box 82135
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70884 2135
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