ML20207G426

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PNO-77-218:on 771206,util Reported That Stack Release Rate for Gross beta-gamma Activity 1.9 Curies/Second for Period of 3 to 4 Minutes.Licensee Immediately Commenced Power Reduction to Reduce Release Rate to Less than Requirements
ML20207G426
Person / Time
Site: Dresden Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 12/07/1977
From: Bidinger G, Liza Cunningham
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE)
To:
References
PNO-77-218, NUDOCS 9903120072
Download: ML20207G426 (1)


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gQi POSSI3LE safety or public interest significance.This The information presented is as initially received without verification or evaluation and is basically all tha", is known by IE staff on this date. - _

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Commonwealth Edison Company,,Dresden Unit No. 3 (DN 50-249) Morris, Illinois

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This report is being issued because of potential public interest .

Commonwealth Edison Company reported to RIII on ,December that 6, 1 the stack second for a releast pedod of rate 3 to 4for gross beta-gamma activity minutes. .

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the licensee Thetherelease occurred at 10:05 a.m. when rates. The high bypassed flow rates resulte augmented offgas system because of prevent a loss of condenser vacuum.d from the licensee's attempt to Specification requirements.a power reduction to reduce the r

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ma w The release is not considered an immed'iate health and. safety pr e i .. .

the.Dresden Station at 3:19 p.mRIII (Chicago) received noti i is considering issuing a press r. on December 6, 1977. RIII (Chicago) be notified. elease. The State of Illinois will

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