IR 05000382/2006006

IR 05000382 06-006; on 06/19 - 22/2006; Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3, Security Baseline Inspection; Equipment, Performance, Testing and Maintenance - Letter Only

ML063120256
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	07/19/2006
From:	Shannon M P Plant Support Branch Region IV
To:	Venable J E Entergy Operations
References
IR-06-006
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July 19, 2006

Joseph Vice President Operations Waterford 3 Entergy Operations, Inc.

17265 River Road Killona, LA 70066-0751

SUBJECT: WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3 - NRC SECURITYINSPECTION REPORT 05000382/2006006

Dear Mr. Venable:

On June 22, 2006, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a securitybaseline inspection at your Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 facility. The inspection covered one or more of the key attributes of the security cornerstone of the NRC's ReactorOversight Process. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were discussed on June 22, 2006, with you, and other members of your staff.This inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to security andcompliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.This report documents one finding of very low safety significance (i.e., Green as determined bythe Physical Protection Significance Determination Process). The deficiency was promptly corrected or compensated for, and the plant was in compliance with applicable physical protection and security requirements within the scope of this inspection before the inspectors left the site.NRC is treating this violation as a non-cited violation (NCV) consistent with Section VI.A.1 of theNRC Enforcement Policy because of the very low safety significance of the violation and because it is entered into your corrective action program. If you contest this non-cited violation, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of the inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear regulatory Commission, ATTN.: Document Control Desk, Washington D.C. 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 Waterford Steam ElectricStation, Unit 3 facility.

Entergy Operations, Inc.-2 In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will beavailable electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's document system, ADAMS. ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (ThePublic Electronic Reading Room). However, because of the security-related concerns contained in the enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this letter's enclosure will not be available for public inspection.In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii), the NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements foryour response, if any. This practice will ensure that your response will not be made availableelectronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC's document system ADAMS. If Safeguards Information is necessary to provide an acceptableresponse, please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21. Otherwise, markyour entire response Security Related Information - Withhold under 10 CFR 2.390" and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1).

Sincerely,/RA/

Michael P. Shannon, ChiefPlant Support Branch Division of Reactor SafetyDocket: 50-382License: NPF-38Nonpublic

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000382/2006006

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Supplemental Information cc w/enclosure:Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995Vice President, Operations SupportEntergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Entergy Operations, Inc.-3 General Manager, Plant OperationsWaterford 3 SES Entergy Operations, Inc.

17265 River Road Killona, LA 70066-0751Manager - Licensing ManagerWaterford 3 SES Entergy Operations, Inc.

17265 River Road Killona, LA 70066-0751Director, Nuclear Safety & Regulatory Affairs Waterford 3 SES Entergy Operations, Inc.

17265 River Road Killona, LA 70066-0751