Event Notification Report for November 09, 2000
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/08/2000 - 11/09/2000
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37508
Facility: BEAVER VALLEY
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DANIEL MURRAY
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DANIEL MURRAY
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Notification Date: 11/09/2000
Notification Time: 14:15 [ET]
Event Date: 11/09/2000
Event Time: 10:24 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/09/2000
Notification Time: 14:15 [ET]
Event Date: 11/09/2000
Event Time: 10:24 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/09/2000
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):
MICHELE EVANS (R1)
MICHELE EVANS (R1)
| 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 |
Offsite Notification of an oil spill.
At 1024 hours, a report was made to the Unit 2 control room identifying a possible oil spill in progress from near the intake structure to the Ohio River. There was a sheen in front of the intake structure; it is not clear if Beaver Valley is the source of the discharge. The abnormal operating procedure for oil spills (1/2AOP-53C.4A.75.6) was entered to respond to the reports. On-site catch basins and oil separators were checked with no evidence of oil in the process streams. On-site equipment was checked for leakage that may have contributed to the spill; none was identified. A boom was placed in front of the apparent discharge point to stop any further release of oil into the Ohio River. Further observation indicated that the oil sheen also existed up river on th e water and on the shore. The source of the oil appears to be the Ohio River, not Beaver Valley Power Station. This report is being made due to the notification of other government agencies as directed by the plant procedure. The notifications began at 1149 hours.
The licensee notified the National Response Center, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Beaver County Emergency Management Agency and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
At 1024 hours, a report was made to the Unit 2 control room identifying a possible oil spill in progress from near the intake structure to the Ohio River. There was a sheen in front of the intake structure; it is not clear if Beaver Valley is the source of the discharge. The abnormal operating procedure for oil spills (1/2AOP-53C.4A.75.6) was entered to respond to the reports. On-site catch basins and oil separators were checked with no evidence of oil in the process streams. On-site equipment was checked for leakage that may have contributed to the spill; none was identified. A boom was placed in front of the apparent discharge point to stop any further release of oil into the Ohio River. Further observation indicated that the oil sheen also existed up river on th e water and on the shore. The source of the oil appears to be the Ohio River, not Beaver Valley Power Station. This report is being made due to the notification of other government agencies as directed by the plant procedure. The notifications began at 1149 hours.
The licensee notified the National Response Center, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Beaver County Emergency Management Agency and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37509
Facility: KEWAUNEE
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: KEVIN HUJET
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: KEVIN HUJET
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Notification Date: 11/09/2000
Notification Time: 15:01 [ET]
Event Date: 11/09/2000
Event Time: 13:25 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/09/2000
Notification Time: 15:01 [ET]
Event Date: 11/09/2000
Event Time: 13:25 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/09/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(ii)(B) - OUTSIDE DESIGN BASIS
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(ii)(B) - OUTSIDE DESIGN BASIS
Person (Organization):
GEOFFREY WRIGHT (R3)
GEOFFREY WRIGHT (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 96 | Power Operation | 96 | Power Operation |
OUTSIDE DESIGN BASIS - TRAVELING SCREEN COVERS NOT KEPT IN PLACE
A review of USAR Section 2.6 identified an apparent discrepancy between plant design and current configuration. USAR and original plant Safety Evaluation identified modification to the plant to mitigate high lake level conditions to preclude flooding within safety related areas. Included in these features are closed and strengthened traveling water screen covers. KNPP has historically operated with these covers in the open position, which is contrary to the USAR. This is being considered as outside of design basis. Actions have been taken to close and brace the covers in the closed position.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
A review of USAR Section 2.6 identified an apparent discrepancy between plant design and current configuration. USAR and original plant Safety Evaluation identified modification to the plant to mitigate high lake level conditions to preclude flooding within safety related areas. Included in these features are closed and strengthened traveling water screen covers. KNPP has historically operated with these covers in the open position, which is contrary to the USAR. This is being considered as outside of design basis. Actions have been taken to close and brace the covers in the closed position.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37510
Facility: LASALLE
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: BENNETT
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: BENNETT
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Notification Date: 11/09/2000
Notification Time: 21:59 [ET]
Event Date: 11/09/2000
Event Time: 17:20 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/09/2000
Notification Time: 21:59 [ET]
Event Date: 11/09/2000
Event Time: 17:20 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/09/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
GEOFFREY WRIGHT (R3)
GEOFFREY WRIGHT (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 |
FITNESS FOR DUTY
A CONTRACT SUPERVISOR RECEIVED A CONFIRMED POSITIVE TEST RESULT. THE INDIVIDUAL WAS ESCORTED FROM THE PROTECTED AREA AND ACCESS WAS SUSPENDED.
THE LICENSEE NOTIFIED THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR.
A CONTRACT SUPERVISOR RECEIVED A CONFIRMED POSITIVE TEST RESULT. THE INDIVIDUAL WAS ESCORTED FROM THE PROTECTED AREA AND ACCESS WAS SUSPENDED.
THE LICENSEE NOTIFIED THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR.