ML20217F722
| 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 |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20217F727 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-331-99-11, NUDOCS 9910210051 | |
| Download: ML20217F722 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000331/1999011
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Mr. Dave Wilson
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- 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
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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
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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)
See Attached Distribution
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