05000333/LER-1980-041-04, /04T-0:on 800513,during Normal Refueling,Release of I-131 Approx 30% in Excess of ETS Occurred Following Filling of Refueling Cavity.Cause Not Stated.Release Occurred Via Normal Ventilation Sys to Environ

/04T-0:on 800513,during Normal Refueling,Release of I-131 Approx 30% in Excess of ETS Occurred Following Filling of Refueling Cavity.Cause Not Stated.Release Occurred Via Normal Ventilation Sys to Environ

ML19323G383
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Site:	FitzPatrick
Issue date:	05/27/1980
From:	W. Verne Childs POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (NEW YORK
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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LER-1980-041, /04T-0:on 800513,during Normal Refueling,Release of I-131 Approx 30% in Excess of ETS Occurred Following Filling of Refueling Cavity.Cause Not Stated.Release Occurred Via Normal Ventilation Sys to Environ

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