ML20211F783

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

ML20211F783
Person / Time
Site:	Duane Arnold
Issue date:	08/26/1999
From:	Leach M NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Franz J IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT
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ML20211F789	List: IR 05000331/1999009 ML20211F783
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50-331-99-09, NUDOCS 9908310072
Download: ML20211F783 (3)

See also: IR 05000331/1999009

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Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.

Vice President, Nuclear

Alliant Tower 4

200 First Street SE

P. O. Box 351

Cedar Rapids, lA 52406-0351

SUBJECT: DUANE ARNOLD INSPECTION REPORT 50-331/99009(DRP)

Dear Mr. Franz:

This refers to the inspection conducted on July 8 through August 19,1999, at the Duane Arnold

Energy Center (DAEC) facility. The NRC conducted a routine safety inspection. The enclosed

report presents the results of this inspection.

During this 6-week inspection period, your conduct of activities at the DAEC facility was

characterized by safety-conscious operations. Specifically, we observed an event-free

downpower for routine surveillance test activities. In addition, we noted pro-active preparations

for potential flooding from the Cedar River.

However, based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that a violation of

NRC requirements occurred. The violation was for failure to log entry into a Technical

Specification limiting condition for operation when power was lost to the drywell sump pump

level switches. This violation is being treated as Non-Cited Violation (NCV), consistent with

Appendix C of the Enforcement Policy. This NCV is described in the subject inspection report.

If you contest the violation or severity level of this NCV, you should provide a response within

30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear

Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington DC 20555-0001, with

copies to the Regional Administrator, Region 111, and the Director, Office of Enforcement, United

States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.

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

enclosure, and your response, if you choose to provide one, will be placed in the NRC Public

Document Room.

Sincerely,

/s/ M. N. Idach

Melvyn N. Leach, Chief

Reactor Projects Branch 2

Docket No. 50-331

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