IR 05000528/2006007

IR 05000528/2006007, 05000529/2006007, 05000530/2006007; 08/25/2006 - 08/28/2006; Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2 and 3; Security Inspection Letter Only

ML062640399
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	09/21/2006
From:	Shannon M Plant Support Branch Region IV
To:	James M. Levine Arizona Public Service Co
References
IR-06-007
Download: ML062640399 (3)

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September 21, 2006

SUBJECT:

PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION - NRC SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 05000528/2006007, 05000529/2006007, and 05000530/2006007

Dear Mr. Levine:

On August 28, 2006, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a security baseline inspection at your Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station facility. The inspection covered one or more of the key attributes of the security cornerstone of the NRCs Reactor Oversight 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 and compliance with the Commissions 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 NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs document system, ADAMS.

ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (The Public 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 letters 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 for your response, if any. This practice will ensure that your response will not be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRCs 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, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Dockets: 50-528, 50-529, 50-530 Licenses: NPF-41, NPF-51, NPF-74 NRC Inspection Report 05000528; 05000529; 05000530/2006007 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information cc 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 Yes G No Initials: MPS _

G Publicly Available O Non-Publicly Available O Sensitive G Non-Sensitive PLACE LETTER ONLY IN ADAMS as Publicly Available/Non-Sensitive DOCUMENT: R:\\_REACTORS\\_PV\\2006\\PV2006007-RLP-OUO-Letter.wpd RIV:DRS/PSB Peer Review C:PSB DRP/C C:PSB RLPatterson JRLarsen MPShannon TWPruett MPShannon

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