ML19256C812
| ML19256C812 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Turkey Point, Robinson  |
| Issue date: | 04/13/1979 |
| From: | Bryan S, Mckee P NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| To: | |
| References | |
| PNO-79-081, PNO-79-81, NUDOCS 7910120487 | |
| Download: ML19256C812 (1) | |
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PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION
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April 13,1979 PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION OF EVENT OR UNUSUAL OCCURREf[CE--PN0-79-81 This oreliminary notification constitutes EARLY notice of an event of POSSIBLE safety or public interest significance.
The information p_ resented is as initially received without verification or evaluation and is basically all that is known by IE staff on this date.
FACILITY:
Carolina Power and Light Co.
Florida Power and Light Co.
H. B. Robinson Unit No. 2 Turkey Point Unit Nos. 3 and 4 Docket No. 50-261 Docket Nos..50-250, 50-251 Hartsville, South Carolina Florida City, Florida
SUBJECT:
SAFETY RELATED PIPE STRESS METHODOLOGY CONCERN Recent information received by NRR concerning methods utilized by subject licensees in determination of pipe stresses, a potential problem was identified.
The concern was the Westinghouse method of summing pipe stresses for the above facilities.
An IAL-has been issued by Region II to both licensees confirming that the units shall not be returned to power until authorized by NRC.
A meeting was he'ld this date involving NRR, Florida Power and Light Company and Westinghouse representatives.
The meeting of today achieved satisfactory resolution of the concerns relating to Florida Power and Light Company facilities - Turkey Point Units 3 and 4.
The restriction has been lifted for these facilities.
Carolina Power and Light Company (H. B. Robinson Unit No. 2) has not, as of this date, met with NRR and, accordingly the restriction remains in effect.
H. B. Robinson 2 and Turkey Point 4 are presently in refueling shutdowns which are expected to be completed in early June 1979.
Turkey Point 3 has just completed a refueling shutdown and is scheduled to return to power on Saturday, April 14.
Media interest is anticipated due to the subject matter.
The licensees are considering a news release.
A news release is being issued by NRC.
The States of South Carolina and Florida have been notified.
Region II (Atlanta) rece.ived notification of this occurrence by telecon from NRR at 3:30 p.m. on April 12.
This information is current as of 8 a.m. on April 13.
Contact:
- PMcKee, IE x28019;
- SBryan, IE x28019 Distribution:
Transmitted H St 50)
Cnairman Hendrie Commissioner Bradford S. J. Chilk, SECY Conmissioner Kennedy Commissioner Ahearne C. C. Kammerer, CA Commissioner Gilinsky (For Distribution)
Transmitted: HNBB 5* of P. Bldg S/3 J. G. Davis, IE L. V. Gossick, ED0 H. R. Denton, NRR Region 1 6 W O H. L. Ornstein, ED0 R. C. DeYoung, NRR
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J. J. Fouchard, PA R. J. Mattson, NRR N. ft. Haller, MPA V. Stello, NRR (MAIL)
R. G. Ryan, OSP R. S. Boyd, NRR J. J. Cummings, 0IA H. K. Shapar, ELD SS Bldg S;3/
R. Minogue, SD W. J. Dircks, NMSS S. Levine, RES 144/
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