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                                                  UNITED STATES
                                NUC LE AR RE G UL AT O RY C O M M I S S I O N
Enclosure transmitted herewith contains SUNSI. When separated from enclosure, this transmittal
                                                    R E GI ON I V
document is decontrolled.
                                        612 EAST LAMAR BLVD , SU I TE 400
                                          AR LI N GTON , TEXAS 76011-4125
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
                                          November 3, 2008
November 3, 2008  
EA-08-248
James R. Douet
Vice President Operations
Entergy Operations, Inc.
EA-08-248  
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station
P.O. Box 756
James R. Douet  
Port Gibson, MS 39150
Vice President Operations  
SUBJECT: GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION - FINAL SIGNIFICANCE DETERMINATION
Entergy Operations, Inc.  
              FOR A GREATER THAN GREEN FINDING AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NRC
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station  
              PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIAL INSPECTION REPORT 05000416/2008404)
P.O. Box 756  
Dear Mr. Douet:
Port Gibson, MS 39150
This letter is to provide you the final results of our significance determination of the preliminary
Greater than Green finding identified in our previous communication dated September 18, 2008,
SUBJECT: GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION - FINAL SIGNIFICANCE DETERMINATION  
which included the subject inspection report. This Greater than Green finding was discussed in
FOR A GREATER THAN GREEN FINDING AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NRC  
detail in Section 3.3 of the subject inspection report.
PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIAL INSPECTION REPORT 05000416/2008404)
In a telephone conversation with Mr. Michael P. Shannon, Chief, Plant Support Branch-1,
Division of Reactor Safety, NRC Region IV, on October 2, 2008, Mr. Bryan Ford, Senior
Dear Mr. Douet:  
Licensing Manager, Entergy Operations, Inc., indicated that Grand Gulf Nuclear Station did not
contest the characterization of the risk significance of this finding and that you declined your
This letter is to provide you the final results of our significance determination of the preliminary  
opportunity to discuss this issue in a Regulatory Conference or to provide a written response.
Greater than Green finding identified in our previous communication dated September 18, 2008,  
After considering the information developed during the inspection, the NRC has concluded that
which included the subject inspection report. This Greater than Green finding was discussed in  
the inspection finding is appropriately characterized as Greater than Green.
detail in Section 3.3 of the subject inspection report.  
You have 30 calendar days from the date of this letter to appeal the staffs determination of
significance for the identified Greater than Green finding. Such appeals will be considered to
In a telephone conversation with Mr. Michael P. Shannon, Chief, Plant Support Branch-1,  
have merit only if they meet the criteria given in NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609,
Division of Reactor Safety, NRC Region IV, on October 2, 2008, Mr. Bryan Ford, Senior  
Attachment 2.
Licensing Manager, Entergy Operations, Inc., indicated that Grand Gulf Nuclear Station did not  
Enclosure transmitted herewith contains SUNSI. When separated from enclosure, this transmittal
contest the characterization of the risk significance of this finding and that you declined your  
document is decontrolled.
opportunity to discuss this issue in a Regulatory Conference or to provide a written response.  
        OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
After considering the information developed during the inspection, the NRC has concluded that  
the inspection finding is appropriately characterized as Greater than Green.  
You have 30 calendar days from the date of this letter to appeal the staffs determination of  
significance for the identified Greater than Green finding. Such appeals will be considered to  
have merit only if they meet the criteria given in NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609,  
Attachment 2.  
UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMM ISSION
R E GI ON  I V
612 EAST LAMAR BLVD, SUITE 400
ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011-4125


        OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
The NRC has also determined that the condition discussed is a violation of 10 CFR 73.21, as
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION  
cited in the attached Notice of Violation (Notice). In accordance with the NRC Enforcement
The NRC has also determined that the condition discussed is a violation of 10 CFR 73.21, as  
Policy, the Notice is considered escalated enforcement action because it is associated with a
cited in the attached Notice of Violation (Notice). In accordance with the NRC Enforcement  
Greater than Green finding.
Policy, the Notice is considered escalated enforcement action because it is associated with a  
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the
Greater than Green finding.  
enclosed Notice when preparing your response.
Plant performance for this issue has been determined to be beyond the licensee response
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the  
band. We will use the NRCs Security Action Matrix to determine the most appropriate NRC
enclosed Notice when preparing your response.  
response for this event. We will notify you by separate correspondence of that determination.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be
Plant performance for this issue has been determined to be beyond the licensee response  
made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from
band. We will use the NRCs Security Action Matrix to determine the most appropriate NRC  
the NRCs document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRCs Web site at
response for this event. We will notify you by separate correspondence of that determination.  
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. However, because of the security-related
information contained in the enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be  
letters enclosure will not be available for public inspection.
made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from  
Because this issue involves security-related information, your response will not be made
the NRCs document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRCs Web site at  
available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. However, because of the security-related  
NRCs document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRCs Web site at
information contained in the enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this  
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. The material enclosed herewith contains security-
letters enclosure will not be available for public inspection.  
related information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and its disclosure to unauthorized
individuals could present a security vulnerability. Therefore, the material will not be made
Because this issue involves security-related information, your response will not be made  
available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the
available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the  
NRC=s document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRCs Web site at
NRCs document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRCs Web site at  
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. The material enclosed herewith contains security-
                                                Sincerely,
related information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and its disclosure to unauthorized  
                                                /RA/
individuals could present a security vulnerability. Therefore, the material will not be made  
                                                Elmo E. Collins
available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the  
                                                Regional Administrator
NRC=s document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRCs Web site at  
Docket: 50-416
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.  
License: NPF-29
Enclosure:
Notice of Violation
        OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
Sincerely,
/RA/  
Elmo E. Collins  
Regional Administrator  
Docket:   50-416
License: NPF-29  
Enclosure:  
Notice of Violation  


      OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
cc w/o enclosure:
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION  
Senior Vice President
cc w/o enclosure:  
Entergy Nuclear Operations
Senior Vice President  
P.O. Box 31995
Entergy Nuclear Operations  
Jackson, MS 39286-1995
P.O. Box 31995  
Senior Vice President and COO
Jackson, MS 39286-1995  
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Senior Vice President and COO  
P.O. Box 31995
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Jackson, MS 39286-1995
P.O. Box 31995  
Vice President, Oversight
Jackson, MS 39286-1995  
Entergy Services, Inc.
Vice President, Oversight  
P.O. Box 31995
Entergy Services, Inc.
Jackson, MS 39286-1995
P.O. Box 31995  
Senior Manager
Jackson, MS 39286-1995  
Nuclear Safety & Licensing
Entergy Nuclear Operations
Senior Manager  
P.O. Box 31995
Nuclear Safety & Licensing  
Jackson, MS 39286-1995
Entergy Nuclear Operations  
Manager, Licensing
P.O. Box 31995  
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Jackson, MS 39286-1995  
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station
Manager, Licensing  
P.O. Box 756
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station  
P.O. Box 756  
Port Gibson, MS 39150
Port Gibson, MS 39150
      OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
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Final Significance Determination for a Greater than Green Finding and Notice of Violation (NRC Physical Security Special Inspection Report 05000416-08-404)
ML083080445
Person / Time
Site: Grand Gulf Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 11/03/2008
From: Collins E
Region 4 Administrator
To: Douet J
Entergy Operations
References
EA-08-248 IR-08-404
Download: ML083080445 (3)
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See also: IR 05000416/2008404

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OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION

Enclosure transmitted herewith contains SUNSI. When separated from enclosure, this transmittal

document is decontrolled.

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION

November 3, 2008

EA-08-248

James R. Douet

Vice President Operations

Entergy Operations, Inc.

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station

P.O. Box 756

Port Gibson, MS 39150

SUBJECT: GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION - FINAL SIGNIFICANCE DETERMINATION

FOR A GREATER THAN GREEN FINDING AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NRC

PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIAL INSPECTION REPORT 05000416/2008404)

Dear Mr. Douet:

This letter is to provide you the final results of our significance determination of the preliminary

Greater than Green finding identified in our previous communication dated September 18, 2008,

which included the subject inspection report. This Greater than Green finding was discussed in

detail in Section 3.3 of the subject inspection report.

In a telephone conversation with Mr. Michael P. Shannon, Chief, Plant Support Branch-1,

Division of Reactor Safety, NRC Region IV, on October 2, 2008, Mr. Bryan Ford, Senior

Licensing Manager, Entergy Operations, Inc., indicated that Grand Gulf Nuclear Station did not

contest the characterization of the risk significance of this finding and that you declined your

opportunity to discuss this issue in a Regulatory Conference or to provide a written response.

After considering the information developed during the inspection, the NRC has concluded that

the inspection finding is appropriately characterized as Greater than Green.

You have 30 calendar days from the date of this letter to appeal the staffs determination of

significance for the identified Greater than Green finding. Such appeals will be considered to

have merit only if they meet the criteria given in NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609,

Attachment 2.

UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMM ISSION

R E GI ON I V

612 EAST LAMAR BLVD, SUITE 400

ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011-4125

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION

The NRC has also determined that the condition discussed is a violation of 10 CFR 73.21, as

cited in the attached Notice of Violation (Notice). In accordance with the NRC Enforcement

Policy, the Notice is considered escalated enforcement action because it is associated with a

Greater than Green finding.

You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the

enclosed Notice when preparing your response.

Plant performance for this issue has been determined to be beyond the licensee response

band. We will use the NRCs Security Action Matrix to determine the most appropriate NRC

response for this event. We will notify you by separate correspondence of that determination.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be

made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from

the NRCs document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRCs Web site at

http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. However, because of the security-related

information contained in the enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this

letters enclosure will not be available for public inspection.

Because this issue involves security-related information, your response will not be made

available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the

NRCs document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRCs Web site at

http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. The material enclosed herewith contains security-

related information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and its disclosure to unauthorized

individuals could present a security vulnerability. Therefore, the material will not be made

available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the

NRC=s document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRCs Web site at

http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Elmo E. Collins

Regional Administrator

Docket: 50-416

License: NPF-29

Enclosure:

Notice of Violation

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION

cc w/o enclosure:

Senior Vice President

Entergy Nuclear Operations

P.O. Box 31995

Jackson, MS 39286-1995

Senior Vice President and COO

Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 31995

Jackson, MS 39286-1995

Vice President, Oversight

Entergy Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 31995

Jackson, MS 39286-1995

Senior Manager

Nuclear Safety & Licensing

Entergy Nuclear Operations

P.O. Box 31995

Jackson, MS 39286-1995

Manager, Licensing

Entergy Operations, Inc.

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station

P.O. Box 756

Port Gibson, MS 39150

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