IR 05000313/2006006

IR 05000313-06-006, and IR 05000368-06-006, on 03/27/2006 - 03/30/2006, for Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2, Security Limited Baseline Inspection of Equipment Performance, Testing and Maintenance - Letter Only

ML063120158
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	05/08/2006
From:	Shannon M Plant Support Branch Region IV
To:	Forbes J Entergy Operations
References
IR-06-006
Download: ML063120158 (3)

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May 8, 2006

SUBJECT:

ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE, UNITS 1 and 2 - NRC PHYSICAL SECURITY LIMITED BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000313/2006006 and 05000368/2006006

Dear Mr. Forbes:

On March 30, 2006, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 facility. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on March 30, 2006, with Mr. T. Mitchell, General Manager, Plant Operations and other members of your staff.

This inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions 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 NRC-identified finding of very low safety significance (Green). This finding was determined to involve a violation of NRC requirements. However, because of the very low safety significance and because it is entered into your corrective action program, the NRC is treating this finding as a non-cited violation (NCV) consistent with Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. If you contest the NCV, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN.: Document Control Desk, Washington DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator Region IV; the Director, Office of Enforcement, United Safeguards Information determination made by:

WARNING: Violation of Section 147 of the Atomic Name/Title M. Shannon, Chief, PSB, RIV Energy Act, protection requirements for "SAFEGUARDS Organization PSB/DRS/RIV Basis 10 CFR 73 INFORMATION," is subject to civil and criminal penalties.

Signature /RA/ MPShannon Date 5/8/06 Document transmitted herewith contains . When separated from enclosure(s) or attachment(s), this document is decontrolled. Entergy Operations, Inc. -2-States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Arkansas Nuclear One facility.

If Safeguards Information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21. Otherwise, mark your entire response Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390. and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1). In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii), the NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response.

The material enclosed herewith contains Safeguards Information as defined by 10 CFR 73.21 and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals is prohibited by Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

While we are fully committed to our goal of ensuring openness in our regulatory process, we must balance that goal with the more immediate need of ensuring the continued safety and secure operation of nuclear facilities and the protection of nuclear materials in our country.

Thus, due to the security-related concerns contained in this correspondence, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will not be available for public inspection in either the NRC Public Document Room or the Publicly Available Records (PARS)

component of the NRCs Document system (ADAMS).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Michael P. Shannon, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-313 50-368 License Nos. DPR-51 NPF-6 Enclosure:

NRC Inspection Report 05000313 and 05000368/2006006 w/attachment: Supplemental Information Document transmitted herewith contains . When separated from enclosure(s) or attachment(s), this document is decontrolled. Entergy Operations, Inc. -3-cc (without enclosure)

Senior Vice President

& Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.

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

P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Document transmitted herewith contains . When separated from enclosure(s) or attachment(s), this document is decontrolled.