ML19259D220

LER 79-050/03L-0:on 790924,reactor Exceeded License Limit of 2,700 Mwth.Caused by Operator Error.Power Was Reduced by Insertion of Control Element Assemblies.Operator Was Instructed of Importance of Maintaining Parameters

ML19259D220
Person / Time
Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	10/11/1979
From:	Davis S BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
Shared Package
ML19259D217	List: ML19259D216 ML19259D220
References
LER-79-050-03L, LER-79-50-3L, NUDOCS 7910170391
Download: ML19259D220 (2)

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LER NO. 79-050/03L EVENT DATE 09/24/79 REPORT DATE 10/11/79 DOCKET NO. 50-317 ATTACHMENT CAUSE DESCRIPTION AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

The ooerator involved was instructed as to the importance of maintaining oarameters within license limits. Since this is an isolated event, no further corrective action is deemed necessary.

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