ML19322E871

LER 80-002/01T-0:on 800306,contents of Task Decontamination Collector Tank Discharged Via Liquid Radwaste Effluent Line to Cooling Tower Blowdown W/O Flow Estimates Being Performed.Caused by Misunderstanding of Tech Specs

ML19322E871
Person / Time
Site:	Sequoyah
Issue date:	03/19/1980
From:	Kinsey W TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML19322E866	List: ML19322E865 ML19322E871
References
LER-80-002-01T, LER-80-2-1T, NUDOCS 8004020371
Download: ML19322E871 (2)

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BQRO-50-327/8002 Technical Specification Involved 3.3.3.9 Reported Under Technical Specification 6.9.1.12.b Date of Occurrence: 3/6/80 Time of occurrence: 1000 CST Unit 1 Identification and Description of Occurrence:

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Engineering personnel in reviewing surveillance instructions noted that the contents of the task decontamination collector tank was discharged via the liquid radwaste effluent line to the cooling tower blowdown with the flow elements in both lines inoperable without flow estimates being performed. This is in violation of Action 30 of Table 3.3-12 of LCO 3.3.3.9.

Conditions Prior to Occurrence:

Unit 1 in mode 6 loading fuel for first core load.

Action specified in the Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements met due to inoperable equipment. Describe.

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N/A Apparent Cause of Occurrence:

Misunderstanding of Technical Specification requirements.

Analysis of occurrence:

There was no hazard to the public health or safety. SI-400, Release Permit, was performed and verified no activity in the tank.

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Personnel instructed to observe requirements for inoperable monitor.

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