ML19325E491

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Ro:Containment post-LOCA Area Radiation Monitor 1-RM-6576B Deenergized & Inoperable Since 891002,exceeding 7-day Tech Spec Limit.Caused by Allowance for Design Change for Power Source.Monitor to Be Returned to Svc on 891024
ML19325E491
Person / Time
Site: Seabrook 
Issue date: 10/23/1989
From: Feigenbaum T
PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
To:
NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
References
NYN-89129, NUDOCS 8911070239
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Senios Vice President and Chief Cywoting C6cer NYH 89129 October 13, 1989 f

United States Nuclear Reguintory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Attention: Document Control Desk

References:

Facility Operating License NPP-67. Docket No. 50-443

Subject:

Inoperability of Containment Post LOCA Area Monitor Gentlemen Seat rook Station Technical Specification 3.3.3.1, ' Radiation Monitoring for Plant Operations,' req' tires that the radiation monitoring instrumentation channels for plant operations shown in Table 3.3-6 be OPERABLE with their Alarm / Trip Setpoints within the specified limits. Table 3.3-6, Item 1.A requires that two channels of the Containment Post LOCA Area Monitor be OPERABLE in all modes.- Contrary to this requirement, monitor 1-RM-6576B he,s been inoperable for a period exceeding seven days.

This radiation monitor was daenergiaed on October 2, 1989, to allow the implementation of a design change for its power source. The /,,lant has remained in MODE 5 Cold Shutdown, for the duration of this equipment outage.

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monitor will be roturned to service upon completion of this modification, currently scheduled for October 24, 1989.

l This report is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of Seabrook l

Station Technical Specifications 3.3.3.1, ACTION 27 and 6.8.2.

If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Mr. Richard R. Belanger at (603) 474-9521, extension 4046.

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New Hampshire Yankee Division of Public Service Company of New Hampshire P.O. Box 300

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  • Telephone (603) 474 9521

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