ML19263B515

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Forwards Press Release Re Crack in Wall.Requests Info Re Causes,Generic Implications & Actions to Remedy Problem
ML19263B515
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Site: Wolf Creek Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation icon.png
Issue date: 12/18/1978
From: Deyo R
ENERGY RESEARCH & INFORMATION FOUNDATION
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NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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NUDOCS 7901180338
Download: ML19263B515 (2)


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December 18, 1978 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV 611 Bryan Plaza Drive Suite 1000 Arlington, Texas 76012 Gentleperson:

Enclosed is a copy of an article which appeared in the Des Moines Regist on the 15th. Could you please send us more information on this crack, ie causes, generic implications, actions KG&E is doing to remedy this probl etc.

Thank you for your prompt response.

Sincerely,

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. l Frl..,Dec. 15,1978 El DES MOINES REGISTER / 13AT ,

Large crack found i, in nuclear plant WICillTA, KAN. ( Al') - A largef, crack has been discovered in an%

exterior wall of the Wolf Creek.

nuclear power plant, Bob Rives,'f 5

public information officer for Kansau Gas & Electric Co., said Thurday.

The crack is about 65 feet aboveif ground level on the southeast wa!! of 4 the reactor container structure, he said Ilives descr: bed the crack as.1 about 5 feet long,18 inches wide and.2 more than 3 feet deep. ja The crack was discovered when) construction workers raised the forma walls in preparation for pouring addi-v tional concrete at a higher level of the wall, he said. M A plant official said engineeringO and quality centrol personnel woulde fully investigate the defect. ,a The Wolf Creek plant is being builtM near Burlington by KG&E ando Kansas City Powcr & Light. It is theO first nuclear plant in the state of?!

Kansas.