05000317/LER-1979-050-03, /03L-0:on 790924,reactor Exceeded License Limit of 2,700 Mwth.Caused by Operator Error.Power Was Reduced by Insertion of Control Element Assemblies.Operator Was Instructed of Importance of Maintaining Parameters

/03L-0:on 790924,reactor Exceeded License Limit of 2,700 Mwth.Caused by Operator Error.Power Was Reduced by Insertion of Control Element Assemblies.Operator Was Instructed of Importance of Maintaining Parameters

ML19259D220
Person / Time
Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	10/11/1979
From:	Davis S BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML19259D217	List: 05000317/LER-1979-050, Forwards LER 79-050/03L-0 05000317/LER-1979-050-03, /03L-0:on 790924,reactor Exceeded License Limit of 2,700 Mwth.Caused by Operator Error.Power Was Reduced by Insertion of Control Element Assemblies.Operator Was Instructed of Importance of Maintaining Parameters
References
LER-79-050-03L, LER-79-50-3L, NUDOCS 7910170391
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LER-1979-050, /03L-0:on 790924,reactor Exceeded License Limit of 2,700 Mwth.Caused by Operator Error.Power Was Reduced by Insertion of Control Element Assemblies.Operator Was Instructed of Importance of Maintaining Parameters

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The ooerator involved was instructed as to the importance of maintaining oarameters within license limits. Since this is an isolated event, no further corrective action is deemed necessary.

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