ML050830328

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Event Notification 40728 for Point Beach
ML050830328
Person / Time
Site: Point Beach NextEra Energy icon.png
Issue date: 05/06/2004
From: Fouse J
Nuclear Management Co
To: Ripley W
NRC/NSIR/DIRO
References
FOIA/PA-2004-0282
Download: ML050830328 (1)


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-- Event Notification Report for July 21, 2004 Page 1 of 1 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operation Center Power Reactor Event Number:40728 Facility: POINT BEACH Notification Date 05/06/2004 Region:3 State: WI Notification Time:13:30 [EST]

Unit: [1] Event Date:05106/2004 RX Type:[1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP Event Time:10:46 [CDT]

NRC Notified By:JIM FOUSE Last Update Date:05/06/2004 HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY Person (Organization):

10 CFR Section: CHRISTINE LIPA (R3) 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - DEGRADED CONDITION TERRY REIS (NRR)

SCAM Initial Current Unit Code RX CRIT PWR Initial RX Mode PWR Current RX Mode 1 N 0 0 Refueling 0 Refueliny Event Text REACTOR VESSEL HEAD NOZZLE WELD AREA FLAW During performance of NDE examinations of the Point Beach Nuclear Plant (PBNP) Unit 1 reactor pressure vessel (RPV) head required by the First Revised NRC Order (EA-03-009), flaw indications were identified on Nozzle 26. The ultrasonic examination (UT) signal for nozzle 26 identified flaw indications in the J-groove weld area that extend into the CRDM tube base material.

'A dye-penetrant (PT) examination of the nozzle 26 CRDM J-groove material was also performed. The PT exams showed minor surface indications that required further evaluation. Following minor excavation of the weld surface, additional examinations of the J-groove surface were performed. The results of these exams indicated the existence of flaws in the weld that do not meet accepted flaw evaluation guidance.

'Based upon preliminary analysis, it is expected that these indications would not be found acceptable under ASME standards. Therefore, this condition represents degradation of a principal safety barrier reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A).

"PBNP Unit 1 Nozzle 26 is planned to be repaired prior to placing the RPV Head back into service.

"The condition was determined to be reportable at 1046 CDT on May 6, 2004. The licensee has notified the Resident Inspectors."