ML26069A370
| ML26069A370 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Duane Arnold  (DPR-049) |
| Issue date: | 03/11/2026 |
| From: | April Nguyen Division of Operating Reactors |
| To: | Wheaton R NextEra Energy Duane Arnold |
| References | |
| Download: ML26069A370 (0) | |
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March 11, 2026 Ray Wheaton Director of Restart Operations NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC 3277 DAEC Road Palo, IA 52324-9785
SUBJECT:
POTENTIAL RESTART INSPECTION ACTIVITY PLAN FOR DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER
Dear Ray Wheaton:
The general inspection policy discussed in Inspection Manual Chapter 2562, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program for Restart of Reactor Facilities Following Permanent Cessation of Power Operations, states, in part, that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will ensure that operational readiness has been reasonably verified across the reactor oversight process (ROP) cornerstones of safety. If restart is authorized, the NRC will determine the appropriate point to transition NRC oversight to the ROP.
The enclosed inspection activity plan lists the inspections scheduled through August 20, 2027.
The NRC provides the inspection plan to allow for the resolution of any scheduling conflicts and personnel availability issues. The inspections listed are tentative and may be revised based on changes in the sites schedule. The NRC will contact you as soon as possible to discuss changes to the inspection plan should circumstances warrant.
On August 27, 2020, Duane Arnold ceased permanent power operations as detailed in the letter from NextEra to the NRC, Certification of Permanent Cessation of Power Operations, (Agencywide Document Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML20240A067). On October 12, 2020, NextEra removed all fuel from the reactor, as detailed in the letter from NextEra to the NRC, Certification of Permanent Removal of Fuel from the Reactor Vessel for Duane Arnold Energy Center, (ADAMS Accession No. ML20286A317). On January 23, 2025, NextEra submitted a letter to the NRC requesting exemptions from certain portions of the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.82(a)(2) to pursue the potential reauthorization of power operations at Duane Arnold (ADAMS Accession No. ML25023A270). The NRCs initial acceptance to review Duane Arnolds request for exemptions was documented in ADAMS at Accession No. ML25056A149 on February 27, 2025.
R. Wheaton 2
This letter and its enclosure will be made available for public inspection and copying at ADAMS Public Documents l NRC.gov and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Please contact me at 630-829-9587 with any questions you have regarding this letter.
Sincerely, April M. Nguyen, Lead Palisades Restart Team Division of Operating Reactor Safety Docket No. 05000331 License No. DPR-49
Enclosure:
Duane Arnold Energy Center Site Inspection Activity Plan cc w/ encl: Distribution via GovDelivery Signed by Nguyen, April on 03/10/26
R. Wheaton 3
Letter to Ray Wheaton from April M. Nguyen dated March 11, 2026.
SUBJECT:
POTENTIAL RESTART INSPECTION ACTIVITY PLAN FOR DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER DISTRIBUTION:
Eric Stamm RidsNrrDorlLpl3 RidsNrrPMDuaneArnold Resource RidsNrrDroIrib Resource Mohammed Shuaibi Diana Betancourt-Roldan Deborah Piskura Jared Heck Jennifer Dalzell R3-DORS ROPassessment.Resource@nrc.gov ADAMS Accession Number: ML26069A370
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Enclosure Duane Arnold Site Inspection Activity Plan Inservice Inspection TBD Reactor Pressure Vessel Inspection - IP 71111.08G Radiation Protection Inspection TBD Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls - IP 71124.01 In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation - IP 71124.03 Occupational Dose Assessment - IP 71124.04 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation - IP 71124.05 Radioactive Gaseous and Liquid Effluent Treatment - IP 71124.06 Radioactive Solid Waste Processing and Radioactive Material Handling, Storage, and Transportation - IP 71124.08 Operator Licensing 02/02/2026 - 02/06/2026 Factory Acceptance Testing of Glass Top Simulator - inspection support of audit for licensing activities of Commission-approved simulator 03/02/2026 - 03/06/2026 Site Acceptance Testing of Glass Top Simulator - inspection support of audit for licensing activities of Commission-approved simulator TBD Nuclear Power Plant Simulation Facilities: Glass Panel Simulator Inspection - IP 41502 Emergency Preparedness TBD Emergency Response Facility Verification in accordance with NUREG-0696 Restart Inspections TBD System Restart Plans - IP 71152, IP 71111.21M TBD System Restoration and Lineup - IP 71111.04, IP 71111.05, IP 71111.13, IP 71111.15 TBD System and Component Functional Testing and Post Maintenance Testing - IP 71111.24 TBD Temporary and Permanent Modification Reviews - IP 71111.18
2 TBD Corrective Action Program Implementation - IP 71152 License Renewal TBD Buried Piping Excavation and Replacement - IP 71003 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) 09/14/2026 - 09/18/2026 Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - IP 60855 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) License Renewal Inspection - IP 60859 Future Scheduled Inspections 07/05/2027- 07/09/2027 On-site Validation for Operator Licensing Examination 08/09/2027 - 08/20/2027 Initial License Examination