ML20198J798

Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/98-19 on 981130-1204.No Violations Noted

ML20198J798
Person / Time
Site:	Duane Arnold
Issue date:	12/23/1998
From:	Shear G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Franz J IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT
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December 23, 1998

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- Mr. John F. Franz, Jr. 1

Vice President, Nuclear I

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200 First Street SE

P O. Box 351

Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351

SUBJECT: DUANE ARNOLD RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORT 1

50-331/98019(DRS)

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Dear Mr. Franz: -

On December 4,1998, the NRC completed an inspection at your Duane Arnold Energy Center.

The enclosed report presents the results of this inspection. No violations of NRC requirements

were identified.

The inspection was an examination of activities conducted under your license as they relate to

radiation safety and to compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the

conditions of your license. The inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures

and representative records, observations, and interviews with personnel. Specifically, the

inspection focused on the implementation of the liquid and gaseous radioactive effluents

program and on the intemal and extemal exposure control programs. In addition, the  ;

inspection reviewed issues identified in previous NRC inspections, i

We observed effective implementation of the radioactive effluent program and the extemal and  ;

internal exposure control programs. Offsite doses from radioactive effluents continued to be

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well below regulatory limits, and your staff properly calibrated and maintained process and

effluent radiation monitors. Engineered safety feature atmosphere air filtration systems were

also properly maintained and tested. In addition, personnel radiation exposures were l

maintained in accordan 9 with your administrative controls, which were consistent with sound l

ALARA principles and NRC requirements. The radiation protection staff also properly

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evaluated respiratory protection use and intemal dosimetry requirements.

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

enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.

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Sincerely,

Original /s/ W. J. Slawinski for

Gary L. Shear, Chief l

Plant Support Branch 2

Docket No.: 50-331

License No.: DPR-49

Enclosure: Inspection Report 50-331/98019(DRS)

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Energy Delivery Alliant;

President, IES Utilities, Inc.

G. Van Middlesworth, Plant Manager

K. Peveler, Manager, Regulatory Performance

Chairperson, Iowa Utilities Board

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