ML20198T215
| ML20198T215 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Duane Arnold  |
| Issue date: | 11/05/1997 |
| From: | Beach A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Franz J IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20198T219 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-331-97-01, 50-331-97-1, NUDOCS 9711140229 | |
| Download: ML20198T215 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000331/1997001
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Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351
Dear Mr. Franz:
Enclosed for your review is the Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP)
Repott for the Duane Amold Energy Center covering the period October 29,1995, through
September 27,1997. This report will be discussed with you at a public meeting at the Duane
Amold Energy Center in the training center building, scheduled for November 18,1997, at
1:00 p.m. (CST). During this meeting, you are enceuraged to candidly discuss any comments
you may have regarding our report.
in accordance wrth Nuclear Regulatory Commisskn (NRC) policy, I have reviewed the results of
the SALP Board assessment and concur with the recommended ratings. The functional areas
of plant operations, engineering, and plant suppod were rated Category 1. The functional area
of maintenance was rated Category 2. It is my view that the conduct of nuclear activities at the
Duane Amold Ener0y Center sustained its excel'ent safety performance from the previous
assessment period. The details of our assessment are provided in the enclosed report.
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Duane Amold Energy Center's overall performance was characterized by the appropriate
attention and involvement of a strong and conservative management, with excellent teamwork
observed in all functional areas. Of particular note was the prompt and effective approach of the
plant's staff to various emergent equipment degraded conditions. In each case, the condition
was thoroughly evaluated, rapidly repaired, and corrective actions implemented to prevent
recurrence. The combined efforts of operations, maintenance, engineering, and radiation staff
gave the preper safety focus to the issues and resulted in excellent safety performance.
Strong performance by the operators in response to emergent degraded equipment issues and
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by engineers in support of day-to-day operations were key elements to the overall safety
performance of the facility. Management involvement in planning and coordination of work
activities resulted in prompt corrective actions for emergent degmded equipment issues. Also,
engineerirg management's support of the improved Technical Specification effort was evident
and resulted in identification of several weaknesses in the surveillance program. Excellent
performance was evident in the radiation protection, chemis';y. security, and emergency
preparedness program areas, inclu6ing a continued commitment to the ALARA program
resulting in a low overall plant dose. However, continued weaknesses in the adequacy of
- maintenance's surveillance test procedures and engineering's design verification procedures
has compounded your efforts to irnprove personnel performance, such as adherenco to
procedures.
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In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC " Rules of Practice," Part 2 Title 10, Code of
Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter and the SALP report will be placed in the NiiC's Public
Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning the SALP Report, we would be pleased to discuss
them with you. While no written response is required, you may provide written comments within
30 days of the SALP meeting.
Sincerely,
/s/ James L. Caldwell
A. Bill Beach
Regional Administrator
Docket No. 50-331
Enclosure:
SALP 13 Report No. 50-331/97001
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L. Root, President and
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G. Van Middlesworth,
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K. E. Peveler, Manager,
Regulatory Performance
Chairperson, Iowa Utilities Board
See attached continued distribution
DOCUMENT NAME: R:\\lNSPRPTS\\ POWERS \\DUAN\\DUA97001.DRP
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In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of
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Document Room.
Should you have any questions conceming the SALP Report, we would be pleased to discuss
them with you. While no written response is required, you may provide written comments within
30 days of the SALP meeting.
Sincereiy,
/s/ James L. Caldwell
A. Bill Beach
Regional Administrator
Docket No. 50-331
Enclosure:
SALP 13 Report No. 50-331/97001
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L. Root, President and
Chief Operating Officer
G. Van Middlesworth,
Plant Manager
K. E. Peveler, Manager,
Regulatory Performance
Chairperson, Iowa Utilities Board
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DOCUMENT NAME: R:\\lNSPRPTS\\ POWERS \\DUANTDUA97001.DRP
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In accordance with Section 2.790 of the flRC * Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of
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Document Room.
Should you have any questions concoming the SALP Report, we would be pleased to discuss
them with you. While no written response is required, you may provide written comments within
30 days of the SALP meeting.
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Reg;bnal Administrator
Decket No. 50-331
Enclosure:
SALP 13 Report No. 50-331/97001
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