ML20210V461

Forwards Response to NRC Ltr Re Deficiency Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/86-35.Corrective Actions:Util Will Continue to Work W/State of La & Local Parishes Re Issuance of Protective Action Recommendations

ML20210V461
Person / Time
Site:	River Bend
Issue date:	02/06/1987
From:	Deddens J GULF STATES UTILITIES CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
References
RGB-25-321, NUDOCS 8702190025
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l RIVER BEND STATION POST OFFICE BOX 220 ST FRANCISVILLE. LOUISIANA 70775 ARE A CODE 504 635 6094 346-s651 )

1 February 6, 1987 RBG- 25321 File Nos. G9.5, G15.4.1 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,

Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555

Dear Gentlemen:

River Bend Station - Unit 1 Refer to: Region IV Docket No. 50-458/ Report 86-35 This letter responds to the Deficiency contained in NRC I&E Inspection Report No. 50-458/86-35. The inspection was performed by Mr. N. M. Terc during the period October 27-31, 1986 of activities authorized by NRC Operating License NPF-47 for River Bend Station - Unit 1.

Gulf States Utilities Company's (GSU) response to Deficiency 458/8580-03 that has remained open from a previous inspection concerning the use of. Protective Action Recommendations is

. provided in the enclosed attachment. This completes GSU's response to the Deficiency.

,' Si erely, f

J. C. Deddens

/um Senior Vice President River Bend Nuclear Group M

JCD/JEB/ ERG /JW Qwc je Attachment YN cc: U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Arlington, TX 76011 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Senior Resident Inspector P. O. Box 1051 /$6 St. Francisville, LA 70775  %

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f, , , ATTACHMEET-  :.m RESPONSE TO DEFICIENCY 50-458/8580-03 s GSU's 'curre t position- on Protective Action. Recommendations is consistent.with the intent of.the NRC regulations..and guidance..

Although ~neither Title 10 of the Code o4 Federal Regulations nor Part J of NUREG-0654,.Rev. 1 ' requires ~ GSU "to- undertake the ~

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.responsibilitic's of .the states and parishes," GSU's position concerning the issuance of Protective Action . Recommendations .

(PAR) has been one of thoroughness duslthe possible magnitude of?'

the ramifiestions of offsite_ protective actions. :The . current- ,,

decision making -flow chart in EIP-2-007, Revision 5, includes?.

consideration. of various items such as special: _ groups ;and' facilities, . road conditions, and severe weather. These mustbe4 .'

considered prior to making ~any decision pertainingf;fo' cifsite t '

actions. It is GSU's: intent to-use this flow chart-as:a. quide as ;

stipulated at the. top of.the-yhart and in the procedure itself.-

-In accordance with jNUREG-0654, Sections I(H) and I(J) 7, RBS Emergency Directors and Recovery Managers can make the PAR's:

without interface with the State of Louisiana, if time .does not allow. However, it is most prudent to discuss'the= PARS with representatives of the State of Louisiana when they are in 'the RBS Emergency Operatibns Facility. This eliminates confusion _and possible misunderstandings. In addition, the local parishes require that the State of Louisiana concur with the PAR before they will implement an'y protective actions. til >

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January 28,- 1987 letter from, Louisiana Nuclear Energy, Division),,-

is.that it is more importantl.'to make a correct -decision. and-recommendation than to rush'to a judgement and provide'errBneous L

i direction which could adversely affect the health and safety of ~

the general population. GSU will continue to work with the State of Louisiana and the five (5) local Parishes in'.this manner since f- it' is the most efficient way to coo'rdinate the decision making '

process for all parties involved.

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