Event Notification Report for June 25, 2000
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/24/2000 - 06/25/2000
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37112
Facility: BRAIDWOOD
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BURKETT
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BURKETT
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 06/25/2000
Notification Time: 20:27 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2000
Event Time: 17:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/27/2000
Notification Time: 20:27 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2000
Event Time: 17:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/27/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(vi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(vi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL JORDAN (R3)
MICHAEL JORDAN (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
PLANT MADE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER AND THE ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY OF AN OIL SPILL.
These notifications were made due to a small quantity of oil in the runoff ditch. The quantity of oil is estimated to be 5 gallons and was due to an overflow of their lube oil separator. Cleanup efforts are in progress.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
* * * UPDATE ON 6/27/00 AT 1240 EDT BY CAL WALRATH TO FANGIE JONES * * *
The licensee made a press release and notified the NRC Resident Inspector and the state and local authorities of the press release.
The operations officer notified the R3DO (Melvyn Leach).
These notifications were made due to a small quantity of oil in the runoff ditch. The quantity of oil is estimated to be 5 gallons and was due to an overflow of their lube oil separator. Cleanup efforts are in progress.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
* * * UPDATE ON 6/27/00 AT 1240 EDT BY CAL WALRATH TO FANGIE JONES * * *
The licensee made a press release and notified the NRC Resident Inspector and the state and local authorities of the press release.
The operations officer notified the R3DO (Melvyn Leach).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37113
Facility: GRAND GULF
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: DAVID HANKS
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: DAVID HANKS
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 06/26/2000
Notification Time: 01:28 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2000
Event Time: 23:53 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/26/2000
Notification Time: 01:28 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2000
Event Time: 23:53 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/26/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(v) - EMERGENCY SIREN INOP
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(v) - EMERGENCY SIREN INOP
Person (Organization):
JOE TAPIA (R4)
JOE TAPIA (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF POWER TO AT LEAST 13 OF 43 EVACUATION PUBLIC NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SIRENS FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES FOLLOWED BY SIRENS FALSELY IN ALARM FOR ABOUT 4 MINUTES
Tensas Parish in Louisiana reported a loss of power to evacuation public notification system sirens. At least 13 of 43 sirens lost power for approximately 20 minutes, and upon restoration, the sirens were in alarm for approximately 4 minutes. Local public address station KNOE was notified of the false alarm by Tensas Parish. The system has been restored to normal. All systems functioned as required once power was restored.
The licensee made applicable local and media notifications and plans to notify the NRC resident inspector.
Tensas Parish in Louisiana reported a loss of power to evacuation public notification system sirens. At least 13 of 43 sirens lost power for approximately 20 minutes, and upon restoration, the sirens were in alarm for approximately 4 minutes. Local public address station KNOE was notified of the false alarm by Tensas Parish. The system has been restored to normal. All systems functioned as required once power was restored.
The licensee made applicable local and media notifications and plans to notify the NRC resident inspector.