ML20237K587

Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/87-16 on 870616-0731 & Notice of Violation.Actions Taken Re Previously Identified Insp Findings Also Examined

ML20237K587
Person / Time
Site:	River Bend
Issue date:	08/13/1987
From:	Gagliardo J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Deddens J GULF STATES UTILITIES CO.
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AUG 131987

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In Reply Refer To:

Docket: 50-458/87-16

Gulf States Utilities

ATTN: Mr. James C. Deddens

Senior Vice President, (RBNG)

Nuclear Licensing

P. O. Box 220

St. Francisville, LA 70775

Gentlemen:

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

W. B. Jones, W. R. Bennett, and J. I. Tapia of this office during the period

June 16 through July 31, 1987, of activities authorized by NRC Operating {

License NPF-47 for River Bend Station, and to the discussion of our findings I

with you and other members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.

Areas examined during the inspection included,10 CFR Part 21 Reports, j

maintenance witnessing, safety system walkdown, surveillance test witnessing,

operational safety verification, and inservice testing (IST) of valves. Within

these areas, the inspection consisted of selected examination of procedures a..i j

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

inspectors. The inspection findings are documented in the enclosed inspection i

report.  ;

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

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

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. i

Your response should be based on the specifics contained in the Notice of

Violation enclosed with this letter.

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.

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 inspection report.

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Enclosures:

1. Appendix A - Notice of Violation

2. Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report 1

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Mr. J. E. Booker, Manager-

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