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Forwards Insp Rept 50-416/99-12 on 990725-0904.One Violation Noted & Being Treated as Noncited Violation.Licensee Conduct of Activities at Grand Gulf Facility Characterized by Safety Conscious Operations,Sound Engineering & Maint Practices
ML20212J815
Person / Time
Site: Grand Gulf Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 09/29/1999
From: Tapia J
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To: Eaton W
ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
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ML20212J818 List:
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50-416-99-12, NUDOCS 9910050314
Download: ML20212J815 (5)


See also: IR 05000416/1999012

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Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 756

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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-416/99-12

Dear Mr. Eaton:

This refers to the inspection conducted on July 25 through September 4,1999, at the Grand

Gulf Nuclear Station facility.

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During the 6-week period covered by this inspection, your conduct of activities at the Grand

Gulf facility was generally characterized by safety-conscious operations, sound engineering and

maintenance practices, and careful radiological work controls.

Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that one Severity Level IV

violation of NRC requirements occurred. This violation is being treated as a noncited

violation (NCV), consistent with Appendix C of the Enforcement Policy. This NCV and three

additional examples of limited corrective actions are discussed in the subject inspection report,

if you contest the violation or severity level of this 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, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV,611

Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400, Arlington, Texas 76011, the Director, Office of Enforcement,

United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and the NRC

Resident inspector at the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station facility.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this let v and its

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Wise,' Carter, Child & Caraway

P.O. Box 651

Jackson, Mississippi 39205

Winston & Strawn

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Washington, D.C. 20005-3502

Sam Mabry, Director

Division of Solid Waste Management

Mississippi Department of Natural

Resources

P.O. Box 10385

Jackson, Mississippi 39209

President, District 1

Claiborne County Board of Supervisors

P.O. Box 339

Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150

General Manager

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Mike Moore, Attorney General

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Jackson, Mississippi 39225

Dr. F. E. Thompson, Jr.

State Health Officer

State Board of Health

P.O. Box 1700

Jackson, Mississippi 39205

Robert W. Goff, Program Director

Division of Radiological Health

Mississippi Dept. of Health

P.O. Box 1700

Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700

Vice President

Operntions Support

Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 31995

Jackson, Mississippi 39286-1995

Director, Nuclear Safety

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Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 756

Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150

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Grand Gulf Nuclear Station

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