ML20236U480
| ML20236U480 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Duane Arnold  |
| Issue date: | 06/30/1998 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Franz J IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20236U481 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-331-98-10, NUDOCS 9807300193 | |
| Download: ML20236U480 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000331/1998010
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June 30,1998
Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.
Vice President, Nuclear
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200 First Street SE
P. O. Box 351
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-331/98010(DRS) AND NOTICE OF
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Dear Mr. Franz:
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On May 5 and 6,1998, the NRC conducted an inspection at your Duane Amold Energy
Center. The results of the inspection were communicated to your management on June 4,
1998, during a telephone conference. The enclosed report presents the results of this
inspection.
The inspection involved an examination of selected electrical maintenance activities. The
inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records,
observations, and interviews with personnel. Specifically, the inspection focussed on
activitics associated with electrical Grayboot applications and the training and qualification
process to perform these applications.
Based on the results of this inspection, two violations of NRC requirements were identified.
The first violation concemed the failure to follow procedural requirements during
performance of maintenance activities. The second violation concemed failure to establish
a program which will provide for indoctrination and training of maintenance personnel
performing Grayboot application activities to assure that suitable proficiency is achieved and
maintained prior to performing these specialized applications. Our identification of the
installation of an undersized Grayboot Kit and your identification of a Grayboot connector
failure due to an improper crimp, underscores the need for adequate training in this area.
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The violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice), and the circumstances
surrounding them are described in detailin the enclosed report. Please note that you are
required to respond to this letter and should follow the instrttions specified in the enclosed
Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to
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determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure ccmpliance with
regulatory requirements.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have conceming this inspection
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John A. Grobe, Director
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Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No.: 50-331
License No.: DPR-49
Enclosures:
2. Inspection Report 50-331/98010 (DRS)
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L. Root, President and
Chief Operating Officer
G. Van Middlesworth
Plant Manager
K. Peveler, Manager
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Chairperson, Iowa Utilities Board
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Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.
Vice President, Nuclear
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200 First Street SE
P. O. Box 351
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-331/98010(DRS) AND NOTICE OF
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VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Franz:
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On May 5 and 6,1998, the NRC conducted an inspection at your Duane Amold Energy
Center. The results of the inspection were communicated to your management on June 4,
1998, during a telephone conference. The enclosed report presents the results of this
inspection.
The inspection involved an examination of selected electrical maintenance activities. The
inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records,
observations, and interviews with personnel. Specifically, the inspection focussed on
activities associated wnn electrical Grayboot applications and the training and qualification
process to perform these applications.
Based on the results of this inspection, two violations of NRC requirements were identified.
The first violation concemed the failure to follow procedural requirements during
performance of maintenance activities. The second violation concemed failure to establish
a program which will provide for indoctrination and training of maintenance personnel
performing Grayboot application activities to assure that suitable proficiency is achieved and
rnaintained prior to performing these specialized applications. Our identification of the
installation of an undersized Grayboot Kit and your identification of a Grayboot connector
failure due to an improper crimp, underscores the need for adequate training in this area.
The violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice), and the circumstances
surrounding them are described in detail in the enclosed report. Please note that you are
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required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed
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Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to
determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
John A. Grobe, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
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Docket No.: 50-331
License No.: DPR-49
Enclosures:
2. Inspection Report 50-331/98010 (DRS)
cc w/encls:
L. Root, President and
Chief Operating Officer
G. Van Middlesworth
Plant Manager
K. Peveler, Manager
Regulatory Performance
Chairperson, Iowa Utilities Board
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