05000336/LER-1979-038-03, /03L-0:on 791113,leakage Discovered on Aerated Radwaste Drain Line.Caused by Wall Pitting or Cracking. Failed Pipe Section Will Be Replaced When Matl Is Available & Further Investigation Will Be Conducted

/03L-0:on 791113,leakage Discovered on Aerated Radwaste Drain Line.Caused by Wall Pitting or Cracking. Failed Pipe Section Will Be Replaced When Matl Is Available & Further Investigation Will Be Conducted

ML19260C114
Person / Time
Site:	Millstone
Issue date:	12/13/1979
From:	Harris J NORTHEAST UTILITIES
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML19260C113	List: 05000336/LER-1979-038, Forwards LER 79-038/03L-0 05000336/LER-1979-038-03, /03L-0:on 791113,leakage Discovered on Aerated Radwaste Drain Line.Caused by Wall Pitting or Cracking. Failed Pipe Section Will Be Replaced When Matl Is Available & Further Investigation Will Be Conducted
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LER-79-038-03L, LER-79-38-3L, NUDOCS 7912180581
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LER-1979-038, /03L-0:on 791113,leakage Discovered on Aerated Radwaste Drain Line.Caused by Wall Pitting or Cracking. Failed Pipe Section Will Be Replaced When Matl Is Available & Further Investigation Will Be Conducted

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