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Morning Report for Macrh 24, 2000
Headquarters Daily Report MARCH 24, 2000 *************************************************************************** REPORT NEGATIVE NO INPUT ATTACHED INPUT RECEIVED RECEIVED HEADQUARTERS X REGION I X REGION II X REGION III X REGION IV X PRIORITY ATTENTION REQUIRED MORNING REPORT - REGION III MARCH 24, 2000 Licensee/Facility: Notification: Indiana MR Number: 3-00-0016 Cook 1 Date: 03/21/00 Bridgman,Michigan Dockets: 50-315 PWR/W-4-LP Subject: INCORRECT WELD MATERIAL USED IN UNIT 1 STEAM GENERATOR GIRTH WELDS Discussion: On March 20, 2000, the licensee identified that an incorrect welding filler material (rod) had been used in the final pass and initial pass of the girth welds during installation of the Unit 1 steam generators. The licensee reported that 7018 weld rod was used (vice 8018 weld rod) at discreet locations of the girth weld on two of the four replacement steam generators. The incorrect filler material has approximately 12 percent lower tensile strength than the intended material. The licensee is removing and replacing the incorrect filler material in the girth welds. A Region based inspector responded to the site and is reviewing the causes and corrective actions for this issue. The licensee indicates that this issue should not affect the restart activities of D.C. Cook Unit 2. Regional Action: Information Only Contact: Gary Shear (630)829-9876 _
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