ML20217F722

Forwards Insp Rept 50-331/99-11 on 990820-0930.No Violations Noted

ML20217F722
Person / Time
Site:	Duane Arnold
Issue date:	10/07/1999
From:	Leach M NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Denise Wilson AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
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ML20217F727	List: IR 05000331/1999011 ML20217F722
References
50-331-99-11, NUDOCS 9910210051
Download: ML20217F722 (3)

See also: IR 05000331/1999011

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October 7,1999

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Mr. Dave Wilson I

Vice President, Nuclear 1

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Alliant Tower

200 First Street SE -

P. O. Box 351

Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351 i

- SUBJECT:  : DUANE ARNOLD INSPECTION REPORT 50-331/99011(DRP)

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Dear Mr. Wilson:

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This refers to the inspection conducted on August 20 through September 30,1999, at the l

Duane Arnold Energy Center facility.' The NRC conducted a routine safety inspection. The

enclosed report presents the results of thb inspection.

During this 6-week inspection period, your conduct of activities at the Duane Amold Energy

Center facility was characterized by safety conscious operations. A number of emergent

equipment problems occurred during the inspection period, some of which required your

operators to perform significant power changes. Throughout the period, the operators

maintained deliberate control of the facility and were well aware of equipment status. They also

effectively communicated plant status and operations in progress. Some of the more minor

equipment problems that occurred were noted to be repetitive, and we will continue to monitor

your staff's corrective actions,

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in accordance with 10 CFR Part 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.

Sincerely,  ;

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Melvyn N. Leach, Chief

Reactor Projects Branch 2

Docket No. 50-331 i

License No. DPR-49

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October 7,1999

Mr.' Dave Wilson

Vice President, Nuclear

Alliant Tower

200 First Street SE

P. O. Box 351

Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351

SUBJECT:' DUANE ARNOLD INSPECTION REPORT 50-331/99011(DRP)

Dear Mr. Wilson:

This refers to the inspection conducted on August 20 through September 30,1999, at the

Duane Amold Energy Center 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 Duane Arnold Energy

Center facility was characterized by safety conscious operations. A number of emergent

equipment problems occurred during the inspection period, some of which required your

operators to perform significant power changes. Throughout the period, the operators

maintained deliberate control of the facility and were well aware of equipment status. They also

effectively communicated plant status and operations in progress. Some of the more minor

equipment problems that occurred were noted to be repetitive, and we will continue to monitor

your staff's corrective actions.

In accordance with 10 CFR Part 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.

Sincere.ly,

Melvyn . each, Chief

Reactor Projects Branch 2

Docket No. 50-331

License No. DPR-49

Enclosure: Inspection Report No. 50-331/99011(DRP)

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