ML20195F218
| ML20195F218 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Duane Arnold  |
| Issue date: | 06/09/1999 |
| From: | Leach M NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Franz J IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20195F222 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-331-99-04, 50-331-99-4, NUDOCS 9906140226 | |
| Download: ML20195F218 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000331/1999004
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Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.
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P. O. Box 351
Cedar Rapids, lA 52406-0351
SUBJECT:
DUANE ARNOLD INSPECTION REPORT 50-331/99004(DRP)
Dear Mr. Franz:
This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted on April 14 through May 25,1999, at the
Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) facility. The purpose of the inspection was to determine
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whether activities authorized by the license were conducted safely and in accordance with NRC
requirements. At the conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed with those
members of your staff identified in the enclosed report.
During this 6-week inspection period, your conduct of activities at the DAEC facility was
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characterized by safety-conscious operations. Specifically, we observe <l control room operators
perform an error-free shutdown to allow repair of an intermittent main generator field ground
alarm. In addition, we observed your maintenance and engineering staffs affectively identify
and repair the ground alarm.
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However, based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that a violation of
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NRC requirements occurred involving inadequate testing of standby liquid control system
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valves. The violation is being treated as a Non-Cited Violation (NCV), consistent with
Appendix C of the Enforcement Policy. - The NCV is described in the subject inspection report.
If you contest the violation or severity level of 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, D.C. 20555-0001, with
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copies to the Regional Administrator, Region Ill, and the Director, Office of Enforcement, United
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States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001.
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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
enclosure and your response (if you choose to provide one) will be placed in the NRC Public
Document Room.
Sincerely,
/s/ M. N. Leach
Melvyn N. Leach, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 2
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Docket No. 50-331
License No. DPR-49
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50-331/99004(DRP)
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E. Protsch, Executive Vice President,
Energy Delivery Alliant
President, IES Utilities, Inc.
G. Van Middlesworth, Plant Manager
K. Peveler, Manager, Regulatory Performance
State Liaison Officer
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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 letter, its
enclosure and your response (if you chdose to provide one) will be placed in the NRC Public
Document Room
Sincerely,
/s/ I. N. Jackiw for
Melvyn N. Leach, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 2
Docket No. 50-331
License No. DPR-49
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50-331/99004(DRP)
cc w/ encl:
E. Protsch, Executive Vice President,
Energy Delivery Alliant
President, IES Utilities, Inc.
G. Van Middlesworth, Plant Manager
K. Peveler, Manager, Regulatory Performance
State Liaison Officer
Chairperson, Iowa Utilities Board
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J. Caldwell, Rlli w/enct
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DOCDESK (E-Mail)
DOCUMENT NAME: G:\\DUAN\\DUA99004.DRP
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