05000327/LER-1981-037-03, /03L-0:on 810314 & 17,proper Boron Concentration in Refueling Water Storage Tank Was Not Maintained.Caused by Adding Insufficient Amount During Refilling Due to Failure to Follow Proper Sampling Procedures.Borated Water Adde

/03L-0:on 810314 & 17,proper Boron Concentration in Refueling Water Storage Tank Was Not Maintained.Caused by Adding Insufficient Amount During Refilling Due to Failure to Follow Proper Sampling Procedures.Borated Water Added

ML20003E893
Person / Time
Site:	Sequoyah
Issue date:	04/10/1981
From:	Harding M, Kirk G TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML20003E888	List: 05000327/LER-1981-037, Forwards LER 81-037/03L-0 05000327/LER-1981-037-03, /03L-0:on 810314 & 17,proper Boron Concentration in Refueling Water Storage Tank Was Not Maintained.Caused by Adding Insufficient Amount During Refilling Due to Failure to Follow Proper Sampling Procedures.Borated Water Adde
References
LER-81-037-03L-02, LER-81-37-3L-2, NUDOCS 8104170453
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LER-1981-037, /03L-0:on 810314 & 17,proper Boron Concentration in Refueling Water Storage Tank Was Not Maintained.Caused by Adding Insufficient Amount During Refilling Due to Failure to Follow Proper Sampling Procedures.Borated Water Added

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