ML20199B604

Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/98-21 on 981214-17.No Violations Noted.Inspector Concluded That Staff Was Effective in Implementing Corrective Actions for Items Reviewed

ML20199B604
Person / Time
Site:	Duane Arnold
Issue date:	01/05/1999
From:	Gardner R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Franz J IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT
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ML20199B608	List: IR 05000331/1998021 ML20199B604
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50-331-98-21, NUDOCS 9901140001
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See also: IR 05000331/1998021

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January 5, 1999

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l Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.

Vice President, Nuclear

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P. O. Box 351

Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351

. SUBJECT: .NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-331/98021(DRS)

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Dear Mr. Franz:

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On December 17,1998, the NRC completed an inspection at your Duane Arnold Energy Center.

nThe enclosed report presents the results of the inspection.

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The purpose of the inspection was to review corrective actions for previously identified issues.  !

l . The inspector concluded that your staff was effective in implementing corrective actions for the l

items reviewed. . For some of the items reviewed, corrective actions were considered excellent.

ll In addition, the engineering staff was knowledgeable and involved in the corrective action

process.

The inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records,-

observations, and interviews with personnel.

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 Roo

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

Sincerely,

original /s/ R. N. Gardner

. Ronald Gardner, Chief

Engineering Specialist Branch 2

Division of Reactor Safety

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L Docket No.: 50-331

License No.: DPRC

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I Enclosure: . Inspection Report 50-331/98021 (DRS)  ;

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