ML20235L845

Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/87-20 on 870801-0915 & Notice of Violation.One Unresolved Item Identified in Rept

ML20235L845
Person / Time
Site:	River Bend
Issue date:	09/30/1987
From:	Gagliardo J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Deddens J GULF STATES UTILITIES CO.
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See also: IR 05000458/1987020

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SEP 3 01987

In Reply Refer To:

Docket: 50-458/87-20

Gulf States Utilities

ATTN: Mr. James C. Deddens

SeniorVicePresident,(RBNG)

Nuclear' Licensing

P. O. Box.220

St. Francisville, LA 70775 ,

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Gentlemen:

This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs. D. D. Chamberlain and

W. B. Jones of this office during the period August 1 through September 15,

1987, of activities authorized by NRC Operating License NPF-47 for River Bend

Station, and to the discussion of our findings with you and other members of

your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.

Areas examined during the inspection included, review of licensee action on

previous inspection findings, review of licensee action on an NRC Information i

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Notice, licensed operator requalification program, non-licensed staff training,

maintenance witnessing, safety system whikdown, surveillance test witnessing,

operational safety verification and preparation for refueling. Within these

areas, the inspection consisted of selective examination of procedures and

representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the NRC

inspectors. The inspection findings are documented in the enclosed inspection

report.

During this inspection, it was found that certain of your activities were in

violation of NRC requirements. Consequently, you are required to respond to

these violations, in writing, in accordance with the provisions of

Section 2.201 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of

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Federal Regulations. Your response should be based on the specifics contained

in the Notice of Violation enclosed with this letter.

One unresolved item is identified in paragraph 9 of the enclosed inspection i

report.

We have also examined actions you have taken with regard to previously

identified inspection findings. The status of these items is identified in

paragraph 2 of the enclosed report.

The response directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice is not subject

to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required

by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.

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J. E. Gagliardo, Chief i

Reactor Projects Branch

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Enclosures.  ;

1. Appendix A - Notice of Violation

2. Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report

50-458/87-20

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Gulf States' Utilities

ATTN: Mr. J. E. Booker, Manager-

River Bend Oversight

P. O. Box 2951

Beaumont, Texas 77704

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