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ENS 4637929 October 2010 20:59:00Information from a Phased Array UT (Ultrasonic Testing) examination of RRA-F002A indicates that a linear indication 6.5" long and a maximum depth of 71 % through wall extent (ID (Inner Diameter) connected) exists. The Phased Array UT examination of RRA-F002A was performed as part of scheduled outage activities. TRM (Technical Requirements Manual) LCO (Limiting Condition for Operation) 3.7.3 for Structural Integrity, Condition B has been entered for the Recirc nozzle/piping. This event is being reported as a degraded condition pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) based on the fact that the indications result in a material defect in the primary coolant system which cannot be found acceptable under ASME Section XI, IWB-3600, 'Analytical Evaluation of Flaws' or ASME Section XI, Table IWB-3410-1, 'Acceptance Standards.' The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.