05000317/LER-1979-033-04, /04T-0 on 790803:while Regenerating Makeup Water Mixed Bed Demineralizer,Caustic Solution Discharged.Caused by Operator Error.Affected Personnel Reinstructed & Definitive Procedures Promulgated

/04T-0 on 790803:while Regenerating Makeup Water Mixed Bed Demineralizer,Caustic Solution Discharged.Caused by Operator Error.Affected Personnel Reinstructed & Definitive Procedures Promulgated

ML19207B091
Person / Time
Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	08/16/1979
From:	Eherts R BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML19207B089	List: 05000317/LER-1979-033, Forwards LER 79-033/04T-0 05000317/LER-1979-033-04, /04T-0 on 790803:while Regenerating Makeup Water Mixed Bed Demineralizer,Caustic Solution Discharged.Caused by Operator Error.Affected Personnel Reinstructed & Definitive Procedures Promulgated
References
LER-79-033-04T, LER-79-33-4T, NUDOCS 7908230366
Download: ML19207B091 (2)

LER-1979-033, /04T-0 on 790803:while Regenerating Makeup Water Mixed Bed Demineralizer,Caustic Solution Discharged.Caused by Operator Error.Affected Personnel Reinstructed & Definitive Procedures Promulgated

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