ML19318A585

RO 50-316/80-018:during Investigation Per IE Bulletin 80-08, Discovered Reactor Bldg Flued Head Penetration Weld FW-P-51-1 Had Not Been Repaired to Correct Fusion Defect. Weld Defect Will Be Repaired Prior to Power Operation

ML19318A585
Person / Time
Site:	Cook
Issue date:	05/27/1980
From:	Ohanlon J ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:
References
IEB-80-08, IEB-80-8, NUDOCS 8006230412
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ARKANSAS POWEF9 & LIGHT COMPANY Arkansas Nuclear One Russellville, Arkansas May 27, 1980 ANO-80-2381 Mr. G. L. Madsen, Acting Director Office of Inspection & Enforcement Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Arlington, Texas 76011

SUBJECT:

Arkansas Nuclear One - Unit One Reportable Event 50-316/80-018

Dear Sir:

This letter is to confirm the telephone conversation between Mr. Bill Johnson (NRC, Region IV) and Mr. J. P. O'Hanlon (Arkansas Nuclear One, General Manager) at 1200 on May 24, 1980. This is reported to you in accordance with T.S. 6.12.3.1.f.

Investigation related to I.E.Bulletin 80-08 revealed that one Reactor Building flued head penetration weld (FW-P-51-1) had not been repaired to correct a lack of fusion defect identified during construction. The weld defect will be repaired prior to returning to power operation. No other penetration welds were found to have unrepaired defects and I.E.

Bulletin 80-08 investigations are complete. Therefore, this item is considered an isolated case.

Sincerely,

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