ML20209G499

Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/98-05 on 990622-24.No Violations Noted

ML20209G499
Person / Time
Site:	Duane Arnold
Issue date:	07/12/1999
From:	Jeffrey Jacobson NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Franz J IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT
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ML20209G504	List: IR 05000331/1998005 ML20209G499
References
50-331-98-05, 50-331-99-5, NUDOCS 9907190179
Download: ML20209G499 (3)

See also: IR 05000331/1998005

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July 12. 1999

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Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.

Vice President, Nuclear

Alliant Tower

200 First Street SE

P. O. Box 351

Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351

SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-331,/98005(DRS)

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Dear Mr. Franz:

On June 24,1999, the NRC completed an inspection at your Duane Arnold Energy Center. The

enclosed report presents the results of the inspection. ,

The purpose of the inspection was to review your Inservice inspection (ISI) program,

nondestructive examination data records and observe ISI activities. The inspector concluded

that your staff was effective in implementing the ISI program for the items reviewed. The

Program's Engineering staff was knowledgeable and involved in the ISI program. An overall

strong ISI program with active oversight of contract personnel was demonstrated.

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 Room.

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

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Sincerely,

Original /s/ J. M. Jaa.obson

John M, Jacobson, Chief

Mechanical Eng;neering Branch

Division of Reactor Safety

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enclosed report presents the results of the inspection.

The purpose of the inspection was to review your inservice inspection (ISI) program,

nondestructive examination data records and obse've r ISI activities. The inspector concluded

that your staff was. effective in implementing the ISI program for the items reviewed. The

Program's Engineering staff was knowledgeable and involved in the ISI program. An overall

strong ISI program with active oversight of contract personnel was demonstrated.

The ins'pection 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 Room.

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