ML20245J210

Confirmation of Action Ltr 89-11,confirming 890623 Telcon. Understands That Listed Actions Will Be Completed Prior to Startup in Response to 890622 Reactor Manual Trip Which Occurred During Natural Circulation Startup Test

ML20245J210
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Site:	Seabrook
Issue date:	06/23/1989
From:	Russell W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Ellen Brown PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
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CAL-89-11, NUDOCS 8906300234
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JUN 26 1989 i

i i Dockets No.: 50-443 j i

CAL No.: 89-11 i Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH)  !

ATTN: Mr. Edward A. Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer <

New Hampshire Yankee Division i Post Office Box 300 Seabrook, New Hampshire 03874 3

Gentlemen:

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CONFIRMATORY ACTION LETTER (CAL) 89-11 l

This letter confirms our understanding of those actions you intend to take in response to the reactor manual trip which occurred on June 22, 1989 during the performance of the natural circulation startup test. Those ections were discussed during a June 23, 1989 phone conversation between yourself and Mr.

Thomas T. Martin, Deputy Regional Administrator, NRC Region 1.

Specifically, we understand that, prior to startup of the unit, PSNH will:

(1) Complete and document the results of the post-trip review process associated with the June 22, 1989 event; (2) Establish those short-term corrective actions to be completed prior to restart of the unit to address the specific deficiencies identified during your post-trip review; (3) Determine those longer term corrective actions and their respective schedules, to address any potentially broader implications associated with the specific deficiencies identified as a result of your review; and, (d' Review the results of items (1), (2) and (3), above, with the NRC staff.

We further understand that the agreement of the Regional Administrator, Region 1, would be obtained prior to restart of the unit.

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If your understanding differs from that set forth above, please call me 1'

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Sincerely, Original Stycd Dy William T. Russell Regional Administrator i

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