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Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/97-09 on 970426-0529 & Nov. Violation Involving Failure to Follow Procedures & Inadequate Procedures for Activities Affecting Quality, Identified
ML20148T886
Person / Time
Site: Duane Arnold NextEra Energy icon.png
Issue date: 06/27/1997
From: Grant G
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To: Franz J
IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT
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ML20148T892 List:
References
50-331-97-09, 50-331-97-9, NUDOCS 9707090364
Download: ML20148T886 (6)
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See also: IR 05000331/1997009

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Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.

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SUBJECT: .NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-331/97009 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION

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Dear Mr. Franz

On May 29,1997, the NRC completed a routine safety inspection at your Duane Arnold

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During the 6-week period covered by this inspection period, your conduct of activities at

the DAEC facility was characterized by a safety conscious approach. We are concerned,

however, about two violations of NRC requirements that were identified. In the first case,

NRC inspectors identified several examples of failure to follow procedures and inadequate

procedures for activities affecting quality. Examples include inadequate tagouts for the

river water supply system and drywell spray valves, and inadequate post maintenance

testing for a safety related ventilation system. These procedure violations are of concern

because they identified poor attention to details by the operators, in the second violation,

NRC inspectors identified that certain documents were not posted for workers as required

by 10 CFR 19.11.

These violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice), and the

circumstances surrounding the violations are described in detail in the enclosed report.

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Please note that you are required to respond to this letter and should follow the

instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will

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letter,its enclosures, and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room

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Sincerely,

Geoffrey E. Grant, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

Docket No. 50-331

License No. DPR-49 ,

Enclosures: 1. Notice of Violation ,

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2. Inspection Report

No. 50-331/97000

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G. Van Middlesworth,

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K. E. Peveler, Manager,

Regulatory Performance

Chairperson, Iowa Utilities Board

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in accordance with 10 CFR Part 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this

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ame 27,1997

Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.

Vice President, Nuclear

IES Utilities, Inc.

200 First Street SE-

P. O. Box 351

Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351

SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50 331/97009 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Dear Mr. Franz:

On May 29,1997 the NR3 completed a routine safety inspection at your Duane Arnold

Energy Center (DAEC) %i.ity. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.

During the 6-week period covered by this inspection period, your conduct of activities at

the DAEC facility was characterized by a safety conscious approach. We are concerned,

however, about two violations of NRC requirements that were identified. in the first case,

NRC inspectors identified several examples of f ailure to follow procedures and inadequate

procedures for activities affecting quality. Examples include inadequate tagouts for the

river water supply system and drywell spray valves, and inadequate post maintenance

testing for a safety related ventilation system. These procedure violations are of concern

because they identified poor attention to details by the operators. In the second violation,

NRC inspectors identified that certain documents were not posted for workers as required

by 10 CFR 19.11.

These violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice), and the

circumstances surrounding the violations are described in detailin the enclosed report.

Please note that you are required to respond to this letter and should follow the

instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will

use your response, in part, to determine whether further enforcement action is necessary

to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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In accordance with 10 CFR Part 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this

letter,its enclosures, and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room

(PDR).

Sincerely,

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Geoffrey E. Grant, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

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License No. DPR-49

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Enclosures
1. Notice of Violation
2. Inspection Report

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No. 50-331/97009

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cc w/encis: L. Root, President and

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G. Van Middlesworth,

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Chairperson, Iowa Utilities Board

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