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MONTHYEARML20217N5521999-10-21021 October 1999 Forwards Operator Licensing Exam Rept 50-331/99-302(OL) for Tests Administered During Wk of 990920.Six Applicants Passed All Sections of Exam & Were Issued Operating Licenses ML20217H8921999-10-18018 October 1999 Forwards SER Accepting Eight of Licensee Relief Requests, NDE-R001,(Part a & B),NDE-R027,NDE-R028,NDE-R029,NDE-R030, NDE-R032 & NDE-R035,one Request Relief NDE-R036,denied & Relief Request NDE-R034 Unnecessary ML20217F4801999-10-14014 October 1999 Provides Individual Exam Results for Applicants Who Took Sept 1999 Initial License Exam.Informs That Info Considered Proprietary & That Listed Info,Supplements & Exam Rept Will Be Issued Shortly NG-99-1405, Informs That Util Has Completed Addl Review to Ensure That All Related Requirements for Repair/Replacements Have Been Addressed,Per Util Requesting Approval of Several Inservice Insp Relief Request1999-10-0808 October 1999 Informs That Util Has Completed Addl Review to Ensure That All Related Requirements for Repair/Replacements Have Been Addressed,Per Util Requesting Approval of Several Inservice Insp Relief Request NG-99-1383, Forwards Response to NRC 990930 RAI on TS Change Request TSCR-010 Re Excess Flow Check Valve SRs1999-10-0808 October 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990930 RAI on TS Change Request TSCR-010 Re Excess Flow Check Valve SRs ML20217F7221999-10-0707 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-11 on 990820-0930.No Violations Noted ML20212L0411999-10-0505 October 1999 Informs That Privacy Info Identified in Util Re Duane Arnold Energy Center Emergency Telephone Book,Rev 61 Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure Pursuant to 10CFR2.790(a)(6) & Section 103(b) of Atomic Energy Act NG-99-1358, Forwards DAEC plant-specific Response to 990927 RAI Re TS Change Request on Excess Flow Check Valve Surveillance requirements.TSTF-334,included1999-10-0505 October 1999 Forwards DAEC plant-specific Response to 990927 RAI Re TS Change Request on Excess Flow Check Valve Surveillance requirements.TSTF-334,included NG-99-1378, Clarifies TS Change Requests for Revised Safety Limit Min Critical Power Ratio.Approval of 990510 & 0716 Application for Amends to License DPR-49 Requested Prior to Scheduled Start of Cycle 17 & Effective Date No Earlier than 9910221999-10-0404 October 1999 Clarifies TS Change Requests for Revised Safety Limit Min Critical Power Ratio.Approval of 990510 & 0716 Application for Amends to License DPR-49 Requested Prior to Scheduled Start of Cycle 17 & Effective Date No Earlier than 991022 NG-99-1327, Forwards IST Relief Request VR-24 Re Excess Flow Check Valve Test Frequency,Per 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i),for NRC Approval1999-10-0404 October 1999 Forwards IST Relief Request VR-24 Re Excess Flow Check Valve Test Frequency,Per 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i),for NRC Approval ML20212J8761999-09-30030 September 1999 Forwards RAI Re Util 990412 Request to Revise Duane Arnold Energy Ctr TS SR 3.6.1.3.7 to Allow Representative Sample of Reactor Instrumentation Line EFCV to Be Tested Every 24 Months,Instead of Testing Each EFCV Every 24 Months ML20217A9331999-09-30030 September 1999 Informs That NRC Plan to Conduct Addl Insp by Resident Inspectors Beyond Core Insp Program Over Next 7 Months to Assess Preparation for Implementation of Refuel Outage Activities.Historical Listing of Plant Issues Encl ML20212H2121999-09-27027 September 1999 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re 990412 Licensee Request to Revise DAEC TS SR 3.6.1.3.7 to Allow Representative Sample of Reactor Instrumentation Line EFCV to Be Tested Every 24 Months,Instead of Testing Each EFCV Every 24 Months ML20212H2151999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Amend 228 to License DPR-49 & Safety Evaluation. Amend Revises DAEC TS SR 3.4.3.1, Safety/Relief Valves & Safety Valves NG-99-1262, Forwards License Renewal Application for G Thullen,License SOP 30232-2.Thullen Has Completed Requalification Program for Daec.Encls Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790(a)(6)1999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards License Renewal Application for G Thullen,License SOP 30232-2.Thullen Has Completed Requalification Program for Daec.Encls Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790(a)(6) NG-99-1214, Forwards Voluntary Info Requested in Response to NRC Administrative Ltr 99-03, Preparation & Scheduling of Operator Licensing Exams, Re Estimated Number of Operator Licensing Exams & Applicants for Years 2000 Through 20031999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards Voluntary Info Requested in Response to NRC Administrative Ltr 99-03, Preparation & Scheduling of Operator Licensing Exams, Re Estimated Number of Operator Licensing Exams & Applicants for Years 2000 Through 2003 NG-99-1278, Forwards Corrected TS Page 3.3-52 Re TS Change Request TSCR-003,removing Requirements for Hpcis & Rcics Isolation Manual Initiation Instrumentation.Page Indicates Deletion of Condition G as Well as or G from Condition H1999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards Corrected TS Page 3.3-52 Re TS Change Request TSCR-003,removing Requirements for Hpcis & Rcics Isolation Manual Initiation Instrumentation.Page Indicates Deletion of Condition G as Well as or G from Condition H ML20212A8711999-09-14014 September 1999 Informs That 990716 Application Which Submitted Affidavit & Attachment Re Addl Info Re Cycle Specific SLMCPR for Plant Cycle 17, June 1999,marked Proprietary,Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per 10CFR2.790(b)(5) NG-99-1249, Requests Exemption from Certain Requirements Applicable to ECCS Evaluation Models Performed IAW App K to 10CFR50 for DAEC1999-09-10010 September 1999 Requests Exemption from Certain Requirements Applicable to ECCS Evaluation Models Performed IAW App K to 10CFR50 for DAEC NG-99-1252, Informs That There Is No Longer Need for Any Waiver Associated with Senior Operator License Application for MR Pettengill Due to Completion of All Five Manipulations1999-09-0909 September 1999 Informs That There Is No Longer Need for Any Waiver Associated with Senior Operator License Application for MR Pettengill Due to Completion of All Five Manipulations NG-99-1192, Forwards marked-up Copies of Affected Tables & Ref Matl Which Supports Changes Re DAEC Reactor Vessel Integrity Database (Rvid),As Requested in GL 92-01,rev 1,suppl 1, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity1999-09-0808 September 1999 Forwards marked-up Copies of Affected Tables & Ref Matl Which Supports Changes Re DAEC Reactor Vessel Integrity Database (Rvid),As Requested in GL 92-01,rev 1,suppl 1, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity ML20211M5621999-09-0202 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-08 on 990712-16 & 0810-12.No Violations Noted.Insp Consisted of Review of Source Term Reduction & Integration of ALARA Into Work Planning & Execution,Calibration & Maint NG-99-1216, Requests Waiver to Allow MR Pettengill to Participate in Upcoming Senior Operator Examination on 990920.Util Intends to Ensure That Pettengill Completes All Five Required Manipulations as Soon as Possible1999-09-0101 September 1999 Requests Waiver to Allow MR Pettengill to Participate in Upcoming Senior Operator Examination on 990920.Util Intends to Ensure That Pettengill Completes All Five Required Manipulations as Soon as Possible NG-99-1182, Forwards Certified License Applications IAW Provisions of Examiner Standard (ES)-201 for SA Arebaugh,Sd Bahnsen,Jd Kalamaja,Ja Miell,Bd Musel & MR Pettengill.Encls to Ltr Withheld Per 10CFR2.790(a)(6)1999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards Certified License Applications IAW Provisions of Examiner Standard (ES)-201 for SA Arebaugh,Sd Bahnsen,Jd Kalamaja,Ja Miell,Bd Musel & MR Pettengill.Encls to Ltr Withheld Per 10CFR2.790(a)(6) ML20211M5811999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards Proprietary Version of Rev 61 to DAEC Emergency Telephone Book. Proprietary Encl Withheld NG-99-1205, Forwards FFD Rept of Program Performance Info for DAEC During Six Month Period from 990101-06301999-08-30030 August 1999 Forwards FFD Rept of Program Performance Info for DAEC During Six Month Period from 990101-0630 ML20211F7831999-08-26026 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-09 on 990708-0819.Violation Re Failure to Log Entry Into TS Limiting Condition for Operation When Power Lost to Drywell Sump Pump Level Switches,Noted & Being Treated as NCV ML20210V1231999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-10 on 990802-06.No Violations Noted.Insp Examined Activities Conducted Under Emergency Preparedness Program ML20211A8731999-08-16016 August 1999 Ack Receipt of 990212 & 0402 Ltrs,Which Transmitted Changes Identified as Revs 39 & 40 to DAEC Security Plan,Submitted Under Provisions of 10CFR50.54(p).NRC Review Comments for Subject Plans,Encl NG-99-1146, Forwards Validated Exam Matls for Initial License Exam to Be Administered at Facility,Wk of 990920,IAW Guidelines in NUREG-1021,Rev 8,dtd April 19991999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards Validated Exam Matls for Initial License Exam to Be Administered at Facility,Wk of 990920,IAW Guidelines in NUREG-1021,Rev 8,dtd April 1999 NG-99-1126, Submits Rept Re Changes in Calculated Peak Cladding Temp for Daec,Iaw 10CFR50.46(a)(3)(ii),guidance in NRC Info Notice 97-015 & Suppl 1.Rept Covers Period from Last Annual Rept Through June 19991999-08-13013 August 1999 Submits Rept Re Changes in Calculated Peak Cladding Temp for Daec,Iaw 10CFR50.46(a)(3)(ii),guidance in NRC Info Notice 97-015 & Suppl 1.Rept Covers Period from Last Annual Rept Through June 1999 NG-99-1050, Informs That Recommendation in BWRVIP-18,incorrectly Interpreted During RFO 15 & 25% of Creviced Welds Examined. All of Inspected Creviced Welds Were Found to Be Acceptable1999-07-28028 July 1999 Informs That Recommendation in BWRVIP-18,incorrectly Interpreted During RFO 15 & 25% of Creviced Welds Examined. All of Inspected Creviced Welds Were Found to Be Acceptable ML20210L8311999-07-27027 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-05 on 990601-0701.Violations Noted.Insp Included Assessment & Evaluation of Engineering Support,Design Change & Mod Activities Including 10CFR50.59 Safety Evaluations,Applicability Reviews & C/As ML20210E9781999-07-26026 July 1999 Informs That Info Submitted by Ltr (Nep 99-0067), Ies Utilities,Inc,Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure, Per 10CFR2.790(a)(6) ML20210E1431999-07-22022 July 1999 Provides Summary of 990715 Meeting with Alliant Utilities & Duane Arnold Energy Ctr Mgt Re Recent Plant Performance Review Issued by NRC for Duane Arnold Energy Ctr.Associated Meeting Summary & Alliant Utilities Meeting Handout Encl NG-99-0993, Submits Amend to Commitment Contained in Util 990623 Response to NRC RAI Re Third ten-year Interval ISI Relief Requests.Licensee Now Commits to Meeting Code Requirement of Asme,Section XI,1989 Edition,Paragragh IWB/IWC-2420(a)1999-07-21021 July 1999 Submits Amend to Commitment Contained in Util 990623 Response to NRC RAI Re Third ten-year Interval ISI Relief Requests.Licensee Now Commits to Meeting Code Requirement of Asme,Section XI,1989 Edition,Paragragh IWB/IWC-2420(a) ML20210B7161999-07-20020 July 1999 Forwards Audit Rept on Y2K Contingency Planning Program at Duane Arnold Energy Center Conducted on 990615-16 as follow-up to NRC GL 98-01 ML20210B5271999-07-16016 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-07 on 990526-0707.Two Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations NG-99-0989, Provides Estimate of Number of Licensing Requests That Will Be Submitted in FY00 & 01,in Response to Administrative Ltr 99-02, Operating Reactor Licensing Action Estimates1999-07-16016 July 1999 Provides Estimate of Number of Licensing Requests That Will Be Submitted in FY00 & 01,in Response to Administrative Ltr 99-02, Operating Reactor Licensing Action Estimates ML20209E8401999-07-13013 July 1999 Discusses Completion of NRC GL 97-04, Assurance of Sufficient Net Positive Suction Head for Emergency Core Cooling & Containment Heat Removal Pumps for Plant NG-99-0990, Forwards License Renewal Applications for Ta Zimmerman SOP 30772 & Ba Westcot SOP 30771.Encls Withheld,Per 10CFR2.7901999-07-13013 July 1999 Forwards License Renewal Applications for Ta Zimmerman SOP 30772 & Ba Westcot SOP 30771.Encls Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20209G4991999-07-12012 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/98-05 on 990622-24.No Violations Noted ML20207H6741999-07-0606 July 1999 Forwards Operating Licensing Exam Rept 50-331/99-301(OL) on 990525.Staff Administered Written Exam to One Reactor Operator Applicant Previously Demonstrating Unsatisfactory Results During Jul 1998 Exam NG-99-0928, Forwards Response to NRC 980902 Comments Re Design Basis NPSH Analyses as Requested by GL 97-041999-07-0101 July 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 980902 Comments Re Design Basis NPSH Analyses as Requested by GL 97-04 NG-99-0859, Responds to NRC Request for Info Re Y2K Readiness at Nuclear Power Plants,Per GL 98-01.Y2K Readiness Disclosure for Plant Encl1999-06-25025 June 1999 Responds to NRC Request for Info Re Y2K Readiness at Nuclear Power Plants,Per GL 98-01.Y2K Readiness Disclosure for Plant Encl ML20212J4521999-06-25025 June 1999 Discusses Closure of TAC MA1188 Re Response to RAI to GL 92-01,rev 1,suppl 1, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity NG-99-0880, Informs That Util Commits to Repeating Newly Established Sequence of Component Exams During Successive Insp Intervals for NDE-R035,in Response to NRC Re Inservice Insp Relief Requests1999-06-23023 June 1999 Informs That Util Commits to Repeating Newly Established Sequence of Component Exams During Successive Insp Intervals for NDE-R035,in Response to NRC Re Inservice Insp Relief Requests ML20196F9531999-06-21021 June 1999 Forwards Proprietary Rev 60 to Duane Arnold Energy Center Emergency Telephone Book.Proprietary Info Withheld ML20196A1431999-06-18018 June 1999 Confirms Discussion Between Members of Staffs to Have Meeting on 990715 at Training Ctr at Duane Arnold Energy Ctr to Discuss Results of Plant Performance Review Process ML20212J0541999-06-17017 June 1999 Responds to Requesting That NRC Staff ...Allow BWR Plants Identified to Defer Weld Overlay Exams Until March 2001 or Until Completion of NRC Staff Review & Approval of Proposed Generic Rept,Whichever Comes First 1999-09-09
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MONTHYEARML20217N5521999-10-21021 October 1999 Forwards Operator Licensing Exam Rept 50-331/99-302(OL) for Tests Administered During Wk of 990920.Six Applicants Passed All Sections of Exam & Were Issued Operating Licenses ML20217H8921999-10-18018 October 1999 Forwards SER Accepting Eight of Licensee Relief Requests, NDE-R001,(Part a & B),NDE-R027,NDE-R028,NDE-R029,NDE-R030, NDE-R032 & NDE-R035,one Request Relief NDE-R036,denied & Relief Request NDE-R034 Unnecessary ML20217F4801999-10-14014 October 1999 Provides Individual Exam Results for Applicants Who Took Sept 1999 Initial License Exam.Informs That Info Considered Proprietary & That Listed Info,Supplements & Exam Rept Will Be Issued Shortly ML20217F7221999-10-0707 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-11 on 990820-0930.No Violations Noted ML20212L0411999-10-0505 October 1999 Informs That Privacy Info Identified in Util Re Duane Arnold Energy Center Emergency Telephone Book,Rev 61 Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure Pursuant to 10CFR2.790(a)(6) & Section 103(b) of Atomic Energy Act ML20212J8761999-09-30030 September 1999 Forwards RAI Re Util 990412 Request to Revise Duane Arnold Energy Ctr TS SR 3.6.1.3.7 to Allow Representative Sample of Reactor Instrumentation Line EFCV to Be Tested Every 24 Months,Instead of Testing Each EFCV Every 24 Months ML20217A9331999-09-30030 September 1999 Informs That NRC Plan to Conduct Addl Insp by Resident Inspectors Beyond Core Insp Program Over Next 7 Months to Assess Preparation for Implementation of Refuel Outage Activities.Historical Listing of Plant Issues Encl ML20212H2121999-09-27027 September 1999 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re 990412 Licensee Request to Revise DAEC TS SR 3.6.1.3.7 to Allow Representative Sample of Reactor Instrumentation Line EFCV to Be Tested Every 24 Months,Instead of Testing Each EFCV Every 24 Months ML20212H2151999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Amend 228 to License DPR-49 & Safety Evaluation. Amend Revises DAEC TS SR 3.4.3.1, Safety/Relief Valves & Safety Valves ML20212A8711999-09-14014 September 1999 Informs That 990716 Application Which Submitted Affidavit & Attachment Re Addl Info Re Cycle Specific SLMCPR for Plant Cycle 17, June 1999,marked Proprietary,Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per 10CFR2.790(b)(5) ML20211M5621999-09-0202 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-08 on 990712-16 & 0810-12.No Violations Noted.Insp Consisted of Review of Source Term Reduction & Integration of ALARA Into Work Planning & Execution,Calibration & Maint ML20211F7831999-08-26026 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-09 on 990708-0819.Violation Re Failure to Log Entry Into TS Limiting Condition for Operation When Power Lost to Drywell Sump Pump Level Switches,Noted & Being Treated as NCV ML20210V1231999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-10 on 990802-06.No Violations Noted.Insp Examined Activities Conducted Under Emergency Preparedness Program ML20211A8731999-08-16016 August 1999 Ack Receipt of 990212 & 0402 Ltrs,Which Transmitted Changes Identified as Revs 39 & 40 to DAEC Security Plan,Submitted Under Provisions of 10CFR50.54(p).NRC Review Comments for Subject Plans,Encl ML20210L8311999-07-27027 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-05 on 990601-0701.Violations Noted.Insp Included Assessment & Evaluation of Engineering Support,Design Change & Mod Activities Including 10CFR50.59 Safety Evaluations,Applicability Reviews & C/As ML20210E9781999-07-26026 July 1999 Informs That Info Submitted by Ltr (Nep 99-0067), Ies Utilities,Inc,Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure, Per 10CFR2.790(a)(6) ML20210E1431999-07-22022 July 1999 Provides Summary of 990715 Meeting with Alliant Utilities & Duane Arnold Energy Ctr Mgt Re Recent Plant Performance Review Issued by NRC for Duane Arnold Energy Ctr.Associated Meeting Summary & Alliant Utilities Meeting Handout Encl ML20210B7161999-07-20020 July 1999 Forwards Audit Rept on Y2K Contingency Planning Program at Duane Arnold Energy Center Conducted on 990615-16 as follow-up to NRC GL 98-01 ML20210B5271999-07-16016 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-07 on 990526-0707.Two Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations ML20209E8401999-07-13013 July 1999 Discusses Completion of NRC GL 97-04, Assurance of Sufficient Net Positive Suction Head for Emergency Core Cooling & Containment Heat Removal Pumps for Plant ML20209G4991999-07-12012 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/98-05 on 990622-24.No Violations Noted ML20207H6741999-07-0606 July 1999 Forwards Operating Licensing Exam Rept 50-331/99-301(OL) on 990525.Staff Administered Written Exam to One Reactor Operator Applicant Previously Demonstrating Unsatisfactory Results During Jul 1998 Exam ML20212J4521999-06-25025 June 1999 Discusses Closure of TAC MA1188 Re Response to RAI to GL 92-01,rev 1,suppl 1, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity ML20196A1431999-06-18018 June 1999 Confirms Discussion Between Members of Staffs to Have Meeting on 990715 at Training Ctr at Duane Arnold Energy Ctr to Discuss Results of Plant Performance Review Process ML20212J0541999-06-17017 June 1999 Responds to Requesting That NRC Staff ...Allow BWR Plants Identified to Defer Weld Overlay Exams Until March 2001 or Until Completion of NRC Staff Review & Approval of Proposed Generic Rept,Whichever Comes First ML20195G9581999-06-0909 June 1999 Forwards Amend 227 to License DPR-49 & Safety Evaluation. Amend Revises DAEC TS by Adding New TS 3.7.9, Control Building/Standby Gas Treatment Sys (Cb/Sbgt) Instrument Air Sys ML20195F2181999-06-0909 June 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-04 on 990414-0525.One Violation of NRC Requirements Identified Involving Inadequate Testing of Standby Liquid Control Sys Valves & Being Treated as non-cited Violation ML20195D2631999-06-0707 June 1999 Forwards RAI on Third 10 Yr ISI Interval ISI Relief Requests.Addl Info Necessary to Complete Review of Request for Relief NDE-R035 Should Be Provided within 30 Days of Date of Ltr ML20207G4931999-06-0707 June 1999 Discusses OI Rept 3-1998-023 Conducted by NRC to Determine Whether Quality Control Inspector,Employed by Spec Insp Was Discriminated Against by Being Laid Off at Plant After Raising Safety Concern ML20207G4281999-06-0707 June 1999 Forwards Synopsis from Investigation Conducted by NRC Office of Investigations to Determine Whether Quality Control Inspector Was Discriminated Against by Being Laid Off at Duane Arnold Energy Center After Raising Safety Concern ML20207F1431999-06-0303 June 1999 Provides Individual Exam Results for Applicant Who Took 990525 Initial License Retake Exam.Encls Withheld ML20207B5821999-05-25025 May 1999 Advises That Rept Entitled, Criticality SE of Sf Storage Racks in Duane Arnold Energy Ctr for Max Enrichment Capability, & Holtec Rept HI-971708,dtd Aug 1997,marked Proprietary Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure ML20207A7981999-05-20020 May 1999 Informs That During 990319 Telcon Between K Young & M Bielby,Arrangements Were Made for Administration of Licensing Exams at Duane Arnold Energy Center for Week of 990920 ML20206N7491999-05-13013 May 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Accepting Response to GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves ML20206N4531999-05-12012 May 1999 Informs That NRC Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Reorganized Effective 990328.As Part of Reorganization, Division of Licensing Project Management Created. Reorganization Chart Encl ML20206G4821999-05-0404 May 1999 Informs That NRC Reviewed Re GL 96-06, Assurance of Equipment Operability & Containment Integrity During Design Basis Accident Conditions & Accepts Resolution for Issue of Thermally Induced Pressurization ML20206G5271999-05-0404 May 1999 Informs That by ,Ies Utilities,Inc Provided Changes to QA Program in Ufsar,Rev 20 for Daec.Nrc Approval Not Required Prior to Implementation of Proposed Changes ML20205T6011999-04-23023 April 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-03 on 990303-0413.No Violations Noted.Inadequate Implementation of Mod to a Reactor Water Cleanup Pump Installed Resulted in Insufficient Oil Level & Subsequent Bearing Failure ML20205G2541999-04-0101 April 1999 Forwards RAI Re GL 95-07, Pressure-Locking & Thermal- Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves. Response Requested within 30 Days from Date of Ltr ML20205D5201999-03-31031 March 1999 Requests Addl Info on GL 95-07, Pressure-Locking & Thermal- Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves, Per Util 960213 Response.Response Should Provide Addl Info as Identified in Encl within 30 Days of Ltr Date ML20205A6291999-03-26026 March 1999 Informs of NRC Planned Insp Effort Resulting from Duane Arnold Energy Ctr Plant Performance Review for Period 970928-990131.Historical Listing of Plant Issues & Details of Insp Plan for Next 8 Months Encl ML20204J7341999-03-24024 March 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-01 on 990113-0302.No Violations Noted ML20204D1831999-03-16016 March 1999 Discusses Review of Revision 20 to Section H of Plant Energy Ctr Emergency Plan ML20207H9451999-03-11011 March 1999 Discusses Review of Rev 20 to Portions of Plant Emergency Plan.Rev Submitted Per 10CFR50.54(q) ML20207G0111999-03-0303 March 1999 Discusses GL 96-05 Issued on 960918 & Ies Utilities,Inc Responses ,970317,980513 & 981120 for Duane Arnold Energy Center.Concludes That Licensee Established Acceptable Program to Verify design-basis Capability of MOVs ML20203F1301999-02-10010 February 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/98-15 on 981125-990112 & NOV Re Failure to Review & Implement Applicable Procedure Requirements,Due to Sense of Urgency by Quality Control Inspector to Complete Work ML20203F2541999-02-10010 February 1999 Informs That Beginning 990216,DE Hills Will Be Chief of Operations Branch Which Includes Operator Licensing Function ML20202G4191999-02-0101 February 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-02 on 990119-21.No Violations Noted.Inspector Concluded That Staff Had Been Effective in Implementing C/As for Items Reviewed ML20202B3671999-01-26026 January 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Addressing Thermo-Lag Related Ampacity Derating Issues & Technical Evaluation of Duane Arnold Energy Ctr Analysis of Ampacity Loads for Fire Barrier Clad Power Cables. Technical Evaluation Rept Encl ML20202B4231999-01-26026 January 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation of Request for Approval to Use ASME Code Case N-508-1 in ISI Program for Duane Arnold Energy Ctr.Request Authorized 1999-09-30
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' Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.
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SUBJECT:
- NRC PLANT PERFORMANCE REVIEW MEETING
SUMMARY
Dear Mr. Franz:
The NRC met with Alliant Utilities and Duane Amold Energy Center management on
- July 15,1999. This management meeting was open to public observation. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the recent Plant Performance Review issued by the NRC for the Duane Arnold Energy Center. Enclosure 1 contains the associated meeting summary. Enclosure 2 contains the handout provided to Alliant Utilities by the NRC during the meethg.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be placed in NRC's Public Document Room.
Sincerely, Original signed by
- Melvyn Leach, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 2 '
Docket No. 50-331 License No. DPR-49
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- 1. Meeting Summary
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! Energy Delivery, Alliant; President, IES Utilities, Inc.
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l The NRC communicated the background and results of the Plant Performance Review for the i period of September 28,1997, to January 31,1999, issued on March 26,1999. The results indicated overall acceptable performance at the station with consistent performance in operations, engineering, and plant support and improved performance in the maintenance area.
The licensee agreed with the performance assessment. The NRC provided the licensee and l members of the public present with a handout (Enclosure 2). l During the discussion, the NRC staff communicated the following questions or items for consideration:
- the importance of bench marking Duane Amold versus the remainder of the nuclear industry, and what activities in this area were ongoing,
- the need for sustained corrective actions for problems identified during the 1998 refuel )
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!- Meetina Attendees Nuclear Reaulatory Commission J. Caldwell, Deputy Regional Administrator, NRC Region til M. Leach, Chief, Branch 2, Division of Reactor Projects, NRC Region lli P. Prescott, Senior Resident inspector.
- M. Kurth, Resident Inspector Alliant Utilities E. Protsch, Executive VP Energy Delivery R. Anderson, Manager Outage Support John Bjorseth, Manager Maintenance D. Curtland, Operations Manager J. Franz, VP Nuclear R. Hite, Manager Radiation Protection K. Huber, Manager Systems Engineering M. Huting, Manager Program Engineering D. Jantosik, Manager Quality Assurance B. Lacy, Manager Nuclear Business Unit D. Lausar, Manager Project Engineering K. Peveler, Manager Regulatory Performance G. VanMiddlesworth, Site General Manager D. Wilson, Assistant VP Nuclear
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PLANT PERFORMANCE REVIEW ;
BACKGROUND i
- 1. Commission directed suspension of the Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance 1 (SALP) l l
- 2. New inspection and assessment process expected to be in place by April 1,2000
- 3. Two pilot plants selected in each region (Quad Cities and Prairie Island)
- 4. Plant Performance Reviews:
Interim assessment vehicle Previously assessed shorter period, used for inspection planning Do not provide SALP grades Next PPR letters expected in about 1 year
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I PLANT PERFORMANCE REVIEW I DUANE ARNOLD Overall performance acceptable j l
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- Organizational teamwork and effective i management involvement i
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- Human performance decline during first part of l l .1998 refuel outage - sustained corrective actions I to be evaluated l
Good material condition l
Engineering personnel actively involved
! Operations area performance consistent Safety conscious approach to plant operations
- Conduct of operations was deliberate and professional and typically error free Several human performance errors during refuel outage resulting in mispositioned valves and plant events - effective initial corrective actions
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1 PLANT PERFORMANCE REVIEW DUANE ARNOLD 1 Maintenance area performance improved Maintenance and surveillance activities were conducted appropriately Emergent equipment problems were few and were addressed promptly
- Work planning deficiencies and human performance errors contributed to several unplanned system actuations and missed I surveillances during the 1998 refuel outage i Engineering area performance consistent
- Support to operations and maintenance activities was effective
- Proactive identification and resolution of several design issues
PLANT PERFORMANCE REVIEW DUANE ARNOLD '
Plant support area performance consistent Routine radiation protection and chemistry programs were effective - although some radiation protection program problems during the 1998 refuel outage Emergency preparedness program was ready and performance in the exercise was good Security and fire protection personnel were effective P
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