05000272/LER-1979-027-01, /01X-1 on 790325:while Providing Backup Protection to Hope Creek,Facility Fresh Water Tanks Were Below Tech Spec Required Levels.Caused by Poor Communications Between Facilities.Water Level Restored

/01X-1 on 790325:while Providing Backup Protection to Hope Creek,Facility Fresh Water Tanks Were Below Tech Spec Required Levels.Caused by Poor Communications Between Facilities.Water Level Restored

ML18079A368
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	06/01/1979
From:	Kapple A Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML18079A366	List: 05000272/LER-1979-027, Forwards LER 79-027/01X-1 05000272/LER-1979-027-01, /01X-1 on 790325:while Providing Backup Protection to Hope Creek,Facility Fresh Water Tanks Were Below Tech Spec Required Levels.Caused by Poor Communications Between Facilities.Water Level Restored
References
LER-79-027-01X, LER-79-27-1X, NUDOCS 7906050291
Download: ML18079A368 (1)

LER-1979-027, /01X-1 on 790325:while Providing Backup Protection to Hope Creek,Facility Fresh Water Tanks Were Below Tech Spec Required Levels.Caused by Poor Communications Between Facilities.Water Level Restored

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At 0430 ho~rs, alarms in Salem Control Room indicated Salem Fresh Water Tanks were below!

T/S required levels.

The cross-connect valve was shut and T/S 3.7.10.1 Action b was implemented.

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The fire main cross-connect valve utilizes a reach rod for operation.

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A letter was sent to CII!J I the Hope Creek Project Manager to initiate more effective communication.

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