On Friday, September 26, 2014, while performing planned inspections of
Reactor Coolant System piping
welds, one flaw indication was identified on each of two 1.5 inch Safety Injection Line connections to the
Reactor Coolant System piping. On Saturday, September 27, 2014, after confirmatory inspections and evaluation, both of the flaw indications were determined to not meet the acceptance criteria specified in
ASME Code Section XI. As such, these indications are reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii) as a Degraded Condition. A repair plan is being developed. There is no impact on current Unit 1 refueling operations while defueled and in No Mode. This condition and repair have no impact to the health and safety of the public or employees.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.