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November 21, 1997
November 21, 1997 Mr. Lee Liu Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer IES Utilities Inc.
    . Mr. Lee Liu Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer IES Utilities Inc.
200 First Street, SE P.O. Box 351 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 0351
200 First Street, SE P.O. Box 351 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 0351


==SUBJECT:==
==SUBJECT:==
EVALUATION OF THE SECOND 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL                                                         :
EVALUATION OF THE SECOND 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL PROGRAM PLAN REQUESTS FOR RELIEF FOR THE DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER (TAC NO. M99202)
PROGRAM PLAN REQUESTS FOR RELIEF FOR THE DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER (TAC NO. M99202)


==Dear Mr. Liu:==
==Dear Mr. Liu:==
 
By {{letter dated|date=June 26, 1997|text=letter dated June 26,1997}}, IES Utilities Inc. (lES) submitted to the NRC requests for relief from the requirements of the apphable ASME Code, Section XI, during the second 10 year inservice inspection interval of th: tuane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC). The submittal contained five relief requests: NDE-022, NDE 23, NDE 24, NDE 25, and NDE 26. Additional i
By {{letter dated|date=June 26, 1997|text=letter dated June 26,1997}}, IES Utilities Inc. (lES) submitted to the NRC requests for relief from the requirements of the apphable ASME Code, Section XI, during the second 10 year                                                                                           ,
information with respect to these relief requests was provided in a {{letter dated|date=September 15, 1997|text=letter dated September 15, 1997}}.
inservice inspection interval of th: tuane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC). The submittal contained five relief requests: NDE-022, NDE 23, NDE 24, NDE 25, and NDE 26. Additional                                                                                         i information with respect to these relief requests was provided in a letter dated September 15,                                                                                 ,
1997.
The staff has evaluated the information provided by IES regarding these relief requests. IES' proposed alternatives contained in relief requests NDE 22 and NDE 24 are authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii) in that compliance with the Code would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety.
The staff has evaluated the information provided by IES regarding these relief requests. IES' proposed alternatives contained in relief requests NDE 22 and NDE 24 are authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii) in that compliance with the Code would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety.
Regarding IES requests for relief NDE 23, NDE 25, and NDE 26, the staff has determined that the requirements of the Code are impractical and the reliefs are granted in the second 10 year interval pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i). The relief granted is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the common defense and security and is otherwise in the public interest given due consideration to the burden upon IES that could result if the requirements were irrposed on the facility. The staff's safety evaluction is enclosed.
Regarding IES requests for relief NDE 23, NDE 25, and NDE 26, the staff has determined that the requirements of the Code are impractical and the reliefs are granted in the second 10 year interval pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i). The relief granted is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the common defense and security and is otherwise in the public interest given due consideration to the burden upon IES that could result if the requirements were irrposed on the facility. The staff's safety evaluction is enclosed.
Sincerely, dtqtw$ 1Y*pH bq :
Sincerely, dtqtw$ 1Y*pH bq :
Richard P. Savio, Acting Director                                               ;
Richard P. Savio, Acting Director Project Directorate ill 3 Division of Reactor Projects Ill/IV O*~'::e of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-331
Project Directorate ill 3                                                       !
Division of Reactor Projects Ill/IV O*~'::e of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-331


==Enclosure:==
==Enclosure:==
Safety Evaluation                                                                                                                                           2/
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      .                                          Nov cbst 21, 1997 Chairman cf the Bo:rd cnd Chief Executive Officer IES Utilities Inc.
Nov cbst 21, 1997 Chairman cf the Bo:rd cnd Chief Executive Officer IES Utilities Inc.
200 First Street, SE P.O. Box 351 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351
200 First Street, SE P.O. Box 351 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351


==SUBJECT:==
==SUBJECT:==
EVALUATION OF THE SECOND 10 YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL                     i PROGRAM PLAN REQUESTS FOR RELIEF FOR THE DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER (TAC NO M99202)                                                             ;
EVALUATION OF THE SECOND 10 YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL PROGRAM PLAN REQUESTS FOR RELIEF FOR THE DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER (TAC NO M99202)
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==Dear Mr. Liu:==
==Dear Mr. Liu:==
By {{letter dated|date=June 26, 1997|text=letter dated June 26,1997}}, IES Utilities Inc. (ids) submitted to the NRC requests for relief from the requirements of the applicable ASME Code, Section XI, during the second 10 year inservice inspection interval of the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DA5C). The submittal contained five relief requests: NDE 022, NDE 23, NDE 24, NDE 25, and NDE 26. Additional information with respect to these relief requests was provided in a {{letter dated|date=September 15, 1997|text=letter dated September 15, 1997}}.
By {{letter dated|date=June 26, 1997|text=letter dated June 26,1997}}, IES Utilities Inc. (ids) submitted to the NRC requests for relief from the requirements of the applicable ASME Code, Section XI, during the second 10 year inservice inspection interval of the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DA5C). The submittal contained five relief requests: NDE 022, NDE 23, NDE 24, NDE 25, and NDE 26. Additional information with respect to these relief requests was provided in a {{letter dated|date=September 15, 1997|text=letter dated September 15, 1997}}.
The staff has evaluated the information provided by IES regarding these relief requests. IES'.
The staff has evaluated the information provided by IES regarding these relief requests. IES'.
proposed altematives contained in relief requests NDE 22 and NDE 24 are authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii) in that compliance with the Code would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety.
proposed altematives contained in relief requests NDE 22 and NDE 24 are authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii) in that compliance with the Code would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety.
Regarding IES requests for relieT NDE 23, NDE 25, and N7E 26, the staff has determined that the requirements of the Code are impractical and the reliefs are granted in the second 10 year interval pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i). The relief granted is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the common de fense and security and is o'herwise in the public interest given due consideration to the borden upon IES that could r sult if the requirements were imposed on the facility. The staff's safety evaluation is enclosed.
Regarding IES requests for relieT NDE 23, NDE 25, and N7E 26, the staff has determined that the requirements of the Code are impractical and the reliefs are granted in the second 10 year interval pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i). The relief granted is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the common de fense and security and is o'herwise in the public interest given due consideration to the borden upon IES that could r sult if the requirements were imposed on the facility. The staff's safety evaluation is enclosed.
Sincerely, dtyt           dWh Richard P. Savio, Acting Director l                                                             Project Directorate lll 3
Sincerely, d W h dtyt Richard P. Savio, Acting Director l
!                                                            Division of Reactor Projects ill/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation l
Project Directorate lll 3 Division of Reactor Projects ill/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation l
Docket No. 50 331
Docket No. 50 331


==Enclosure:==
==Enclosure:==
Safety Evaluation cc w/ encl: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
Safety Evaluation cc w/ encl: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
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    .                                                                                                  Lee Liu                                                   Duane Arnold Energy Center IES Utilities Inc.
Lee Liu Duane Arnold Energy Center IES Utilities Inc.
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Jack Newman, Esquire Kathleen H. Shea, Esquire Morgan, Lawls, & bwklus 1800 M Street, NW.
Jack Newman, Esquire Kathleen H. Shea, Esquire Morgan, Lawls, & bwklus 1800 M Street, NW.
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ATTN: Gary Van Middlesworth Plant Supe,intendent, Nuclear 3277 DAEC Road Palo, IA 52324 John F. Franz, Jr.
ATTN: Gary Van Middlesworth Plant Supe,intendent, Nuclear 3277 DAEC Road Palo, IA 52324 John F. Franz, Jr.
Victs President, Nuclear Dunne Amold Energy Center 3277 DAEC Road Palo, IA 52324 Ken Paveler Manager of Regulatory Performance Duane Amold Energy Center 3277 DAEC Road Palo, IA 52324 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Resident inspector's Office Rural Route #1 Palo, IA 52324 Regional Administrator, Rlli U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 801 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60532-4531 Parween Baig Utilities Division Iowa Department of Commerce Lucas Office Bu4 ding, 5th floor Des Moines, IA 50319 1
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November 21, 1997 Mr. Lee Liu Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer IES Utilities Inc.

200 First Street, SE P.O. Box 351 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 0351

SUBJECT:

EVALUATION OF THE SECOND 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL PROGRAM PLAN REQUESTS FOR RELIEF FOR THE DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER (TAC NO. M99202)

Dear Mr. Liu:

By letter dated June 26,1997, IES Utilities Inc. (lES) submitted to the NRC requests for relief from the requirements of the apphable ASME Code,Section XI, during the second 10 year inservice inspection interval of th: tuane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC). The submittal contained five relief requests: NDE-022, NDE 23, NDE 24, NDE 25, and NDE 26. Additional i

information with respect to these relief requests was provided in a letter dated September 15, 1997.

The staff has evaluated the information provided by IES regarding these relief requests. IES' proposed alternatives contained in relief requests NDE 22 and NDE 24 are authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii) in that compliance with the Code would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety.

Regarding IES requests for relief NDE 23, NDE 25, and NDE 26, the staff has determined that the requirements of the Code are impractical and the reliefs are granted in the second 10 year interval pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i). The relief granted is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the common defense and security and is otherwise in the public interest given due consideration to the burden upon IES that could result if the requirements were irrposed on the facility. The staff's safety evaluction is enclosed.

Sincerely, dtqtw$ 1Y*pH bq :

Richard P. Savio, Acting Director Project Directorate ill 3 Division of Reactor Projects Ill/IV O*~'::e of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-331

Enclosure:

Safety Evaluation 2/

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Nov cbst 21, 1997 Chairman cf the Bo:rd cnd Chief Executive Officer IES Utilities Inc.

200 First Street, SE P.O. Box 351 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351

SUBJECT:

EVALUATION OF THE SECOND 10 YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL PROGRAM PLAN REQUESTS FOR RELIEF FOR THE DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER (TAC NO M99202)

Dear Mr. Liu:

By letter dated June 26,1997, IES Utilities Inc. (ids) submitted to the NRC requests for relief from the requirements of the applicable ASME Code,Section XI, during the second 10 year inservice inspection interval of the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DA5C). The submittal contained five relief requests: NDE 022, NDE 23, NDE 24, NDE 25, and NDE 26. Additional information with respect to these relief requests was provided in a letter dated September 15, 1997.

The staff has evaluated the information provided by IES regarding these relief requests. IES'.

proposed altematives contained in relief requests NDE 22 and NDE 24 are authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii) in that compliance with the Code would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety.

Regarding IES requests for relieT NDE 23, NDE 25, and N7E 26, the staff has determined that the requirements of the Code are impractical and the reliefs are granted in the second 10 year interval pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i). The relief granted is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the common de fense and security and is o'herwise in the public interest given due consideration to the borden upon IES that could r sult if the requirements were imposed on the facility. The staff's safety evaluation is enclosed.

Sincerely, d W h dtyt Richard P. Savio, Acting Director l

Project Directorate lll 3 Division of Reactor Projects ill/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation l

Docket No. 50 331

Enclosure:

Safety Evaluation cc w/ encl: See next page DISTRIBUTION:

Docket File ACRS GKelly OGC EAdensam (EGA1)

PUBLIC GMarcus CBoyle GGrant, Rlli PD3 3 R/F GTracy GHill (2)

THarris (SE only)

DOCUMENT NAME: G:\\DUANEARN\\99202RLR.WPD

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Lee Liu Duane Arnold Energy Center IES Utilities Inc.

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Jack Newman, Esquire Kathleen H. Shea, Esquire Morgan, Lawls, & bwklus 1800 M Street, NW.

Washington, DC 20036 5869 Chairman, Linn County Beard of Supervisors Cedcr Rapirb,IA 52406 IES Utilities Ir c.

ATTN: Gary Van Middlesworth Plant Supe,intendent, Nuclear 3277 DAEC Road Palo, IA 52324 John F. Franz, Jr.

Victs President, Nuclear Dunne Amold Energy Center 3277 DAEC Road Palo, IA 52324 Ken Paveler Manager of Regulatory Performance Duane Amold Energy Center 3277 DAEC Road Palo, IA 52324 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Resident inspector's Office Rural Route #1 Palo, IA 52324 Regional Administrator, Rlli U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 801 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60532-4531 Parween Baig Utilities Division Iowa Department of Commerce Lucas Office Bu4 ding, 5th floor Des Moines, IA 50319 1

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