ML20085E440
| ML20085E440 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 12/30/1976 |
| From: | Bixer D CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| To: | James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| References | |
| LER-ER-76-043, LER-ER-76-43, NUDOCS 8308120011 | |
| Download: ML20085E440 (2) | |
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7 8 57 58 59 80 61 88 SS 74 75 80 EVENT DESCRIPTION gg l During a routine inspection of the plant a small leak was observed in the charging pu=pl 7 89 80 Q l suction header near the "B" charging pump. The leakage was estimated to be 10 to 15 l
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Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 DOCKET 50-255, LICENSE DPR PALISADES PLANT - ER-76 LEAK IN CHARGING PUIE SUCTION LINE Attached is a reportable occurrence which relates to the Palisades Plant.
This event is considered to be abnormal degradation of a system designed to
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contain radioactive material. No release to the environment occurred as a result of this event.
David A Bixel (Signed)
David A Bixel Assistant Nuclear Licensing Administrator O
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