05000335/LER-1979-015-03, /03L-1:on 790507,RCS Boron Concentration Was Below Tech Spec Limit.Caused by Vendor Workers Unknowingly Cutting Steam Generator During Rim Cut Mods.Tubes Plugged & Concentration Restored

/03L-1:on 790507,RCS Boron Concentration Was Below Tech Spec Limit.Caused by Vendor Workers Unknowingly Cutting Steam Generator During Rim Cut Mods.Tubes Plugged & Concentration Restored

ML17266A115
Person / Time
Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	10/22/1979
From:	Schoppman M FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML17207A643	List: 05000335/LER-1979-015, Forwards Updated LER 79-015/03L-1 05000335/LER-1979-015-03, /03L-1:on 790507,RCS Boron Concentration Was Below Tech Spec Limit.Caused by Vendor Workers Unknowingly Cutting Steam Generator During Rim Cut Mods.Tubes Plugged & Concentration Restored
References
LER-79-015-03L, LER-79-15-3L, NUDOCS 7912130457
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LER-1979-015, /03L-1:on 790507,RCS Boron Concentration Was Below Tech Spec Limit.Caused by Vendor Workers Unknowingly Cutting Steam Generator During Rim Cut Mods.Tubes Plugged & Concentration Restored

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