05000324/LER-1980-014-03, /03L-0:on 800116,during Evolutions,Torus Filled to -25.5 Inches Exceeding -27 Inch Limit.Caused by Operator Error.Operation Procedure OP-17 Revised to Require Second Operator to Monitor Torus

/03L-0:on 800116,during Evolutions,Torus Filled to -25.5 Inches Exceeding -27 Inch Limit.Caused by Operator Error.Operation Procedure OP-17 Revised to Require Second Operator to Monitor Torus

ML19296B351
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Site:	Brunswick
Issue date:	02/11/1980
From:	Tollison A CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML19296B349	List: 05000324/LER-1980-014, Forwards LER 80-014/03L-0 05000324/LER-1980-014-03, /03L-0:on 800116,during Evolutions,Torus Filled to -25.5 Inches Exceeding -27 Inch Limit.Caused by Operator Error.Operation Procedure OP-17 Revised to Require Second Operator to Monitor Torus
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LER-1980-014, /03L-0:on 800116,during Evolutions,Torus Filled to -25.5 Inches Exceeding -27 Inch Limit.Caused by Operator Error.Operation Procedure OP-17 Revised to Require Second Operator to Monitor Torus

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