ML20211F783
| 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 |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20211F789 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-331-99-09, NUDOCS 9908310072 | |
| Download: ML20211F783 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000331/1999009
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Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.
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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
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