IR 05000528/2006007

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September 21, 2006

James M. Levine, Executive Vice President, Generation Arizona Public Service Company P.O. Box 52034 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034

SUBJECT: PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION - NRC SECURITYINSPECTION REPORT 05000528/2006007, 05000529/2006007, and 05000530/2006007

Dear Mr. Levine:

On August 28, 2006, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a securitybaseline inspection at your Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station facility. The inspectioncovered 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 that were discussed on August 28, 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 inspector reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.Based on the results of this inspection no findings of significance were identified.

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.

Arizona Public Service Company-2 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 SafetyDockets: 50-528, 50-529, 50-530Licenses: NPF-41, NPF-51, NPF-74NRC Inspection Report 05000528; 05000529; 05000530/2006007

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Supplemental Informationcc w/encl:Craig K. Seaman, General Manager Regulatory Affairs and Performance Improvement Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Mail Station 7636 P.O. Box 52034 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034 Arizona Public Service Company-3 cc without enclosure:Electronic distribution by RIV:Regional Administrator (BSM1)DRP Director (ATH)DRS Director (DDC)DRS Deputy Director (RJC1)Senior Resident Inspector (GXW2)Branch Chief, DRP/D (TWP)Senior Project Engineer, DRP/D(MCH2)Team Leader, DRP/TSS (RLN1)RITS Coordinator (KEG)DRS STA (DAP)J. Lamb, OEDO RIV Coordinator (JGL1)ROPreports PV Site Secretary (PRC)SUNSI Review Completed: Yes ADAMS: O YesG No Initials: MPS _ G Publicly Available O Non-Publicly Available O SensitiveG Non-SensitivePLACE LETTER ONLY IN ADAMS as Publicly Available/Non-Sensitive DOCUMENT: R:\_REACTORS\_PV\2006\PV2006007-RLP-OUO-Letter.wpdRIV:DRS/PSBPeer ReviewC:PSBDRP/CC:PSBRLPattersonJRLarsenMPShannonTWPruettMPShannon/RA//RA//RA//RA//RA/9/11/069/13/069/13/069/18/069/20/06OFFICIAL RECORD COPY T=Telephone E=E-mail F=Fax