ML20235K593

Forwards Lasl Final Rept, Investigating Causes & Consequences of Cracked Graphite Fuel Elements, for Info. W/O Rept

ML20235K593
Person / Time
Site:	Fort Saint Vrain
Issue date:	09/28/1987
From:	Heitner K Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Robert Williams PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF COLORADO
References
TAC-49055, NUDOCS 8710050158
Download: ML20235K593 (2)

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September 28, 1987 Docket No. 50-267 .

, Mr. R. O. Williams, Jr.

J Vice President, Nuclear Operations Public Service Company of Colorado P.O. Box 840 Denver, Colorado 80201-0840

SUBJECT:

LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY REPORT " INVESTIGATING THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF CRACKED GRAPHITE FUEL ELEMENTS" (TAC NO. 49055)

Please find enclosed for your information a final copy of the subject report.

This work was initiated by our contractor, Los Alamos National Laboratory, as part of the efforts to understand and resolve issues concerning fuel block cracking at Fort St. Vrain. However, this issue has been fully resolved in previous correspondence.

Hence, we are providing this report solely for your information.

Sincerely, lJ]

.Kenneth L'. Heitner, Project Manager Project Directorate-IV Division of Reactor Projects - III IV, V and Special Projects

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