ML20196K222
| ML20196K222 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Duane Arnold  |
| Issue date: | 12/29/1998 |
| From: | Leach M NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Franz J IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20196K226 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-331-98-20, NUDOCS 9901060235 | |
| Download: ML20196K222 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000331/1998020
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Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.
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Vice President, Nuclear
Alliant Tower
200 First Street SE
P. O. Box 351
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351
SUBJECT:
DUANE ARNOLD OPERATOR LICENSING REQUALIFICATION INSPECTION
REPORT 50-331/98020(DRS)
Dear Mr. Franz:
On December 4,1998, the NRC completed a Licensed Operator Requalification Training
program inspection at your Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) Nuclear Power Station. The
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enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
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During the 1 week inspection period, your staff's implementation of the training program was
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generally characterized by safety conscious operations and sound evaluation of licensed
operator performance. Also, the examination materials prepared by your training staff were
judged satisfactory. The inspectors concluded that the requalification training program was
satisfactorily implemented in accordance with 10 CFR Part 55 requirements. However, the
inspectors noted some minor deficiencies in the implementation of the program with respect to
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examination security.
During control room observations, the inspectors determined that operators conducted plant
activities in a safety-focused manner as reflected by the implementation of a daily end of shift
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brief. However, the inspectors noted two instances of inattention to detail by operators in
recognizing minor plant inconsistencies.
in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its
enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Sincerely,
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Melvyn Leach, Chief
Operator Licensing Branch
Docket No.:
50-331
License No.: DPR-49
Enclosures:
1. Inspection Report 50-331/98020(DRS)
2. Simulator Fidelity Report
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E. Protsch, Executive Vice President
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G. Van Middlesworth, Plant Manager
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K. Peveler, Manager, Regulatory Performance
Chairperson, Iowa Utilities Board
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