ML20235Y451

Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/87-24 on 870916-30 & Notice of Violation.Actions Taken Re Previous Identified Insp Finding Examined.Status of Item Identified in Paragraph 2 of Insp Rept

ML20235Y451
Person / Time
Site:	River Bend
Issue date:	10/15/1987
From:	Callan L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Deddens J GULF STATES UTILITIES CO.
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NUDOCS 8710200365
Download: ML20235Y451 (2)

See also: IR 05000458/1987024

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Docket: 50-458/87-24

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ATTN: Mr. James C. Deddens Ed

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Gentlemen:

i<: This refers to the~ inspection conducted'by Messrs. D. D. Chamberlain,

W. B.' Jones, and J. P. Jaudon of2this office .during the period September 16-30,

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 a fuel pool siphon

event, licensee action on an NRC Information Notice, surveillance test review,

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 Federal

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

Notice Of Violation-enclosed with this-letter.

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

identified inspection finding. The status of this item ;s identified in

paragraph 2 of the enclosed report.

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

to the clearance procedures of the Officef ofeMdiagement and Budget as required a

by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980QPL396' 511.-

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Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to

discuss them with you.

Sincerely,

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L. J. Callan, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

Enclosures:

1. Appendix A - Notice of Violation

2. Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report

50-458/87-24

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Gulf States Utilities

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

River Bend Oversight

P. O. Box 2951

-Deaumont, Texas 77704

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