ML20151C190

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RO P-1-76:on 760119,inadequate Design Pressure Ratings Found on Relief Switches DPS-9051 & 9052,transmitter PT-173 & Reactor Protection Containment Pressure Switches PS-664,665, 666 & 667.Caused by Inadequate Design Specs
ML20151C190
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Site: Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png
Issue date: 01/20/1976
From: Sewell R
CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To: James Keppler
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
References
RO-P-1-76, NUDOCS 8103090150
Download: ML20151C190 (2)


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