ML20217H863
| ML20217H863 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Duane Arnold  |
| Issue date: | 04/01/1998 |
| From: | Savio R NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Leslie Liu IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20217H866 | List: |
| References | |
| TAC-M99836, NUDOCS 9804060098 | |
| Download: ML20217H863 (4) | |
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April l, 1998 i
Mr. Lee Liu Chairman of the Board and -
Chief Executive Officer 1 lES Utilities Inc.
200 First Street, SE '
P.O. Box 351 Cedar Rapids, lA 52406-0351
SUBJECT:
EVALUATION OF THE REQUESTS FOR RELIEF FOR APPROVAL TO USE i ASME CODE CASE N-546 IN THE INSERVICE INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER (TAC NO. M99836)
Dear Mr. Liu:
By letter dated October 15,1997, you submitted a request for relief from the applicable ASME Code,Section XI, requirements for the qualification of VT-2 visual examination personnel, for L Duane Arnold Energy Center's (DAEC) third 10-year inservice inspection interval. Specifically,
, you requested approval to use the alternative requirements described in ASME Section XI
' Code Case N-546,"Altemative Requirements for Qualification of VT-2 Examination Personnel,"
in lieu of ASME Section XI, IWA-2300.-
The staff has reviewed and evaluated your request as docurnented in the enclosed safety evaluation. The staff has determined that your proposed alternative will provide an acceptable level of quality and safety. Accordingly, your request for relief to implement the alternatives provided in Code Case N-546 for DAEC's third 10-year inservice inspection interval is authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i), in that it provides an acceptable level of quality and safety.
Sincerely, Original signed ley:
Richard P. Savio, Acting Director 3
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200 First Street, SE P.O. Box 351 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351
SUBJECT:
EVALUATION OF THE REQUESTS FOR RELIEF FOR APPROVAL TO USE ASME CODE CASE N-546 IN THE INSERVICE INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER (TAC NO. M99836)
Dear Mr. Liu:
By letter dated October 15,' 1997, you submitted a request for relief from the applicable ASME
. Code,Section XI, requirements for the qualification of VT-2 visual examination personnel, for Duane Arnold Energy Center's (DAEC) third 10-year inservice inspection interval. Specifically,
! you requested approval to use the alternative requirements described in ASME Section XI Code Case N-546, " Alternative Requirements for Qualification of VT-2 Examination Personnel,"
in lieu of ASME Section XI. lWA-2300.
The' staff has reviewed and evaluated your request as documented in the enclosed safety evaluation. The staff has determined that your proposed altemative will provide an acceptable level of quality and safety. Accordingly, your request for relief to implement the alternatives provided in Code Case N-546 for DAEC's third 10-year inservice inspection interval is authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i), in that it provides an acceptable level of quality and safety.
Sincerely, Original signed by:
Richard P. Savio, Acting Director Project Directorate ill-3 Division of Reactor Projects Ill/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-331
Enclosure:
Safety Evaluation cc w/ encl: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
Docket File THarris (SE only)'
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EBarnhill RLaufer PUBLIC PD3-3 R/F GHill(2)
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April 1, 1998 4
Mr. Lee Liu Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer IES Utilities Inc.
200 First Street, SE P.O. Box 351 Cedar Rapids, lA 52406-0351
SUBJECT:
EVALUATION OF THE REQUEST FOR RELIEF FOR APPROVAL TO USE ASME CODE CASE N-546 IN THE INSERVICE INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER (TAC NO. M99836)
Dear Mr. Liu:
By letter dated October 15,1997, you submitted a request for relief from the applicable ASME Code,Section XI, requirements for the qualification of VT-2 visual examination personnel, for Duane Arnold Energy Center's (DAEC) third 10-year inservice inspection interval. Specifically, you requested approval to use the alternative requirements described in ASME Section XI Code Case N-546, " Alternative Requirements for Qualification of VT-2 Examination Personnel,"
in lieu of ASME Section XI, IWA-2300.
The staff has reviewed and evaluated your request as documented in the enclosed safety evaluation. The staff has determined that your proposed alternative will provide an acceptable level of quality and safety. Accordingly, your request for relief to implement the alternatives provided in Code Case N-546 for DAEC's third 10-year inservice inspection interval is authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i), in that it provides an acceptable level of quality and safety.
Sincerely, Richard P. Savio, Acting Director Project Directorate ill-3 Division of Reactor Projects Ill/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-331
Enclosure:
Safety Evaluation cc w/ encl: See next page
Lee Liu Duane Arnold Energy Center IES Utilities Inc.
cc:
Jack Newman, Esquire Kathleen H. Shea, Esquire Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius 1800 M Street, NW.
Washington, DC 20036-5869 Chairman, Linn County Board of Supervisors Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 IES Utilities Inc.
ATTN: Gary Van Middlesworth Plant Superintendent, Nuclear 3277 DAEC Road Palo,lA 52324 John F. Franz, Jr.
Vice President, Nuclear Duane Arnold Energy Center 3277 DAEC Road Palo,IA 52324 Ken Peveler Manager of Regulatory Performance Duane Arnold Energy Center 3277 DAEC Road Palo,IA 52324 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission i
Resident inspector's Office i
Rural Route #1 Palo,IA 52324 l
Regional Administrator, Rill J
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 801 Warrenville Road Lisle,IL 60532-4531 Parween Baig Utilities Division Iowa Department of Commerce Lucas Office Building,5th floor Des Moines,IA 50319