IR 05000458/2007403

IR 05000458-07-403, on 08/02/2007, River Bend Station NRC Security Team Inspection Report - Letter Only

ML072560867
Person / Time
Site:	River Bend
Issue date:	09/13/2007
From:	Shannon M P Plant Support Branch Region IV
To:	Venable J E Entergy Operations
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IR-07-403
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WARNING: Violation of Section 147 of the AtomicEnergy Act, protection requirements for "SAFEGUARDSINFORMATION," is subject to civil and criminal penalties.Safeguards Information determination made by:Name/Title Michael P. Shannon, Chief Organization U.S. NRC Basis 10 CFR 73.21 Signature /RA/ Date 09/13/2007 Document transmitted herewith contains SGI. When separated fromenclosure(s) or attachment(s), this document is decontrolled. September 13, 2007Joseph E. VenableVice President of Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.

River Bend Station 5485 US Highway 61N St. Francisville, LA 70775

SUBJECT: RIVER BEND STATION - NRC SECURITY TEAM INSPECTIONREPORT 05000458/2007403

Dear Mr. Venable:

On August 2, 2007, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a securitybaseline inspection at your River Bend Station. The inspection covered one or more of the key attributes of the security cornerstone of the NRC's Reactor Oversight Process. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, that were discussed on September 5, 2007, with Mr. Jerry Roberts, Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance, 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 two findings of very low security significance (i.e., Green as determinedby the Physical Protection Significance Determination Process). The deficiencies were 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.

Entergy Operations, Inc.-2 Document transmitted herewith contains SGI. When separated fromenclosure(s) or attachment(s), this document is decontrolled. The NRC is treating these violations as non cited violations consistent with Section VI.A.1 of theNRC Enforcement Policy because of the very low security significance of the violations and because they were entered into your corrective action program. If you contest these non cited violations, 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 States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and the NRC resident inspector at the River Bend Station facility.

The findings were both NRC - identified and self revealing. 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 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).

Sincerely,/RA/Michael P. Shannon, ChiefPlant Support Branch Division of Reactor SafetyDocket No.: 50-458License No.: NPF-47 Entergy Operations, Inc.-3 Document transmitted herewith contains SGI. When separated fromenclosure(s) or attachment(s), this document is decontrolled. Nonpublic

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000458/2007403

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

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

P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995General ManagerPlant Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.

River Bend Station 5485 US Highway 61N St. Francisville, LA 70775Director, Nuclear Safety & LicensingEntergy Operations, Inc.

1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213-8298Manager, LicensingEntergy Operations, Inc.

River Bend Station 5485 US Highway 61N St. Francisville, LA 70775