05000281/LER-1979-012-08, /08T-0 on 790507:caustic Residue Discovered on 62 New Fuel Assemblies.Caused by Industrial Sabotage. Fuel Removed & Assemblies Rinsed.Investigation Continuing

/08T-0 on 790507:caustic Residue Discovered on 62 New Fuel Assemblies.Caused by Industrial Sabotage. Fuel Removed & Assemblies Rinsed.Investigation Continuing

ML18114A582
Person / Time
Site:	Surry
Issue date:	05/21/1979
From:	Stewart W VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML18114A581	List: 05000281/LER-1979-012, Forwards LER 79-012/08T-0 05000281/LER-1979-012-08, /08T-0 on 790507:caustic Residue Discovered on 62 New Fuel Assemblies.Caused by Industrial Sabotage. Fuel Removed & Assemblies Rinsed.Investigation Continuing
References
LER-79-012-08T, LER-79-12-8T, NUDOCS 7905230344
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LER-1979-012, /08T-0 on 790507:caustic Residue Discovered on 62 New Fuel Assemblies.Caused by Industrial Sabotage. Fuel Removed & Assemblies Rinsed.Investigation Continuing

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5-7-79 Title:

Ne,, Fuel Imp*ainnents

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Description of Event

During a nonnal new fuel inspection, some discoloration and a white crystaline substance, later identified as a caustic solution, were found on sixty-two (62) of sixty-four (64) new fuel assemblies.

The fuel is for use in Unit 2 (Cycle SJ, which is presently shutdown and defueled.

This report is made in accordance with 10 CFR 73 Section 73.71 Paragraph (b)~

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Probable Consequences:

The**extent of damage, if any, to the new fuel:assemblies iscbeing*evaluated.

No. activity was released.*.

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Cause

The event was caused by the unauthorized introduction of a caustic solution in the new fuel storage area.

Investigation is still in progress.

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Immediate Corrective Action

All appropriate personnel*and investigating authorities were notified.

Samples of the foreign substance were taken and are being analyzed.

• The new fuel has.been removed from the storage area and rinsed.

The assemblies.*are _being inspected for damage.

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Subsequent Corrective Action:

Access to the new fuel storage area has been limited.

Continued investigation will determine additional corrective action.

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Action Taken to Prevent Recurrence:

The investigation will determine what actions must be taken to prevent recurrence.

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Generic Implications:

None