ML20235N037

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Forwards Insp Rept 50-312/88-40 on 881208-890113.No Violations Noted.Manual Reactor Trip on 881212 Largely Attributed to Willingness of Plant Staff to Operate balance- of-plant Equipment in Degraded State
ML20235N037
Person / Time
Site: Rancho Seco
Issue date: 02/06/1989
From: Zimmerman R
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
To: Firlit J
SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
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NUDOCS 8902280549
Download: ML20235N037 (2)


See also: IR 05000312/1988040

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13,l1989 of activities authorized by NRC License No. DPR-54, and

to the discus ~sionlof our findings- held with Mr. Keuter and other members of

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^ Areas'examinid'during:this' inspection are described in the enclosed inspection.

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!The manualireact$r trip which occurred on December 12, 1988 appears to be

largely, attributable to willingness by the plant staff to operate the balance

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of plant ' equipment in.a degraded state. Although your staff's. actions appear

to be extensive and comprehensive, a heightened awareness must be maintained

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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790(a), a copy of this letter and the enclosure

will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

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