ML19327A985

Ro:On 890913,smoldering Insulation on RHR Pump 2B Observed. After Deliberation W/Personnel,Util Decided That Smoldering Insulation Did Not Pose Actual Threat to Safety of Plant. Concluded That Event Not Reportable Per 10CFR50.72 & 50.73

ML19327A985
Person / Time
Site:	Mcguire
Issue date:	10/10/1989
From:	Mcconnell T DUKE POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
References
NUDOCS 8910240128
Download: ML19327A985 (1)

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Mi ll- l ' ]1 j Duke huert Compaq (TM) 875 40C0

• McGuirr NuclearStation P.0 Bax 468

~ Cornelius, NC 28R11488 '

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DUKEPOWER

' October 10, 1989 i U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission .

Document Control Desk l Washington, D.C. 20555 Subject's McGuire Nuclear Station, Unit 2 l Docket No. 50-370 Significant Event. Notification Report Gentlemen:

On September 13, 1989 at 0300, a 10 CFR 50.72 Section (b)(1)(iii) notification was

. made to the NRC Operations Center concerning some smoldering insulation on Residual Heat Removal Pump 2B. After deliberations with station personnel, it was i L . decided that the smoldering insulation did not pose an actual threat to the safety ,

p. of.the nuclear power plant nor,did it significantly hamper site personnel in the

. performance of duties necessary for the safe operation of the nuclear power plant. -

Therefore, this event is not reportable pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72 and 50.73.- -

Please be advised that a Licensee Event Report will not be submitted in regards to the above mentioned notification.

.Should.there be any questions, contact R. O. Sharpe at (704) 875-4447.

Very truly yours,  ;

l Af T. L'. McConnell l-l l l' ROS/ADJ/cbl l-l' xc: Mr. S. D. Ebneter '

Administrator, Region II

.U.'S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission '

101 Marietta St., NW, Suite 2900 Atlanta, GA 30323 Mr. Darl Hood, Project Manager r

'U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of the Nuclear Reactor Regulat. ion p Washington, D.C. 20555 i i i Mr. P. K. Van Doorn NRC Senior Resident Inspector McGuire Nuclear Station 8910240128 891010 PDR ADOCK 05000370 s FDC

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