NRC Staff Recommendations Regarding Operator Action for Reactor Trip and ATWS (Generic Letter 83-32)

                                UNITED STATES
                        NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
                           WASHINGTON, D.C.  20555

                              December 2, 1983


TO ALL POWER REACTOR LICENSEES AND APPLICANTS FOR OPERATING LICENSES 


Gentlemen: 

Subject:  NRC Staff Recommendations Regarding Operator Action for 
          Reactor Trip and ATWS (Generic Letter 83-32) 

     The NRC staff has developed the enclosed "Staff Position on Operator 
Actions for Reactor Trip and ATWS."  The need for the development of a 
position became apparent during discussions with several utilities as a 
result of reactor trip failures.  The attached position is being forwarded 
to you for information as it is being used within the staff for guidance.  
It does not constitute a requirement. 



                               Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director 
                               Division of Licensing 
                               Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 


Enclosure:  As stated




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