05000311/LER-1980-023-03, /03L-0:on 800731,chemical Analysis of Refueling Water Storage Tank Revealed Boron Concentration at 1980 Ppm. Caused by Personnel Error.Action Was Taken to Increase Concentration Above Min of 2,000 Ppm

/03L-0:on 800731,chemical Analysis of Refueling Water Storage Tank Revealed Boron Concentration at 1980 Ppm. Caused by Personnel Error.Action Was Taken to Increase Concentration Above Min of 2,000 Ppm

ML18082B099
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	08/28/1980
From:	Newman R Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML18082B098	List: 05000311/LER-1980-023, Forwards LER 80-023/03L-0 05000311/LER-1980-023-03, /03L-0:on 800731,chemical Analysis of Refueling Water Storage Tank Revealed Boron Concentration at 1980 Ppm. Caused by Personnel Error.Action Was Taken to Increase Concentration Above Min of 2,000 Ppm
References
LER-80-023-03L-01, LER-80-23-3L-1, NUDOCS 8009090550
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LER-1980-023, /03L-0:on 800731,chemical Analysis of Refueling Water Storage Tank Revealed Boron Concentration at 1980 Ppm. Caused by Personnel Error.Action Was Taken to Increase Concentration Above Min of 2,000 Ppm

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