Event Notification Report for April 08, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/07/2002 - 04/08/2002
EVENT NUMBERS
38839388403884138842
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38839
Facility: COOPER
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: WILLIAM GREEN
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE NORRIS
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: WILLIAM GREEN
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE NORRIS
Notification Date: 04/08/2002
Notification Time: 11:03 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2002
Event Time: 03:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2002
Notification Time: 11:03 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2002
Event Time: 03:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
BILL JONES (R4)
BILL JONES (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 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CAPABILITIES
"At 0300 one of the two belts on the Emergency Outside AIR Fan (OAF-2) for the Technical Support Center (TSC) / Operations Support Center (OSC) was found broken. The other fan belt appeared to be degrading rapidly. The fan was taken out of service. OAF-2 provides outside air to the TSC / OSC that is filtered. Unavailability of this fan could prevent the use of the TSC / OSC in the event of a radiological release.
"Station Procedure 5.7.7, activation of the TSC section 4, Evacuation of the TSC, provides guidance for the evacuation of the TSC and the relocation of TSC personnel. Station Procedure 5.7.8.1, Activation of the Alternate OSC, provides guidance for the evacuation of the OSC and the relocation of OSC personnel. In the event of an emergency that requires activation of the TSC / OSC, the TSC / OSC will be activated and atmospheric monitoring will be performed in accordance with existing station procedures. If conditions require the evacuation of the TSC / OSC, TSC / OSC personnel will be relocated in accordance with existing station procedures.
"Currently repairs to replace the belts on OAF-2 are underway. OAF-2 should be returned to service today."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * UPDATED ON 03/08/02 AT 1542 EDT BY WILLIAM GREEN TO GERRY WAIG * * *
"At 1340 CDT OAF-2 was returned to service after a replacement of the damaged belts. The fan has been inspected by Maintenance and determined to be operating properly. Damage to belts appears to be from normal wear."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified by the licensee.
R4DO (Kriss Kennedy) was notified by the Headquarters Operations Officer.
"At 0300 one of the two belts on the Emergency Outside AIR Fan (OAF-2) for the Technical Support Center (TSC) / Operations Support Center (OSC) was found broken. The other fan belt appeared to be degrading rapidly. The fan was taken out of service. OAF-2 provides outside air to the TSC / OSC that is filtered. Unavailability of this fan could prevent the use of the TSC / OSC in the event of a radiological release.
"Station Procedure 5.7.7, activation of the TSC section 4, Evacuation of the TSC, provides guidance for the evacuation of the TSC and the relocation of TSC personnel. Station Procedure 5.7.8.1, Activation of the Alternate OSC, provides guidance for the evacuation of the OSC and the relocation of OSC personnel. In the event of an emergency that requires activation of the TSC / OSC, the TSC / OSC will be activated and atmospheric monitoring will be performed in accordance with existing station procedures. If conditions require the evacuation of the TSC / OSC, TSC / OSC personnel will be relocated in accordance with existing station procedures.
"Currently repairs to replace the belts on OAF-2 are underway. OAF-2 should be returned to service today."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * UPDATED ON 03/08/02 AT 1542 EDT BY WILLIAM GREEN TO GERRY WAIG * * *
"At 1340 CDT OAF-2 was returned to service after a replacement of the damaged belts. The fan has been inspected by Maintenance and determined to be operating properly. Damage to belts appears to be from normal wear."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified by the licensee.
R4DO (Kriss Kennedy) was notified by the Headquarters Operations Officer.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38840
Facility: GINNA
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE MICKLOW
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE MICKLOW
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 04/08/2002
Notification Time: 17:13 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2002
Event Time: 10:52 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2002
Notification Time: 17:13 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2002
Event Time: 10:52 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
J. BRADLEY FEWELL (R1)
J. BRADLEY FEWELL (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
UNSUCCESSFUL TEST OF THE SIREN SILENT TEST
"During the siren silent test performed on 4-08-02 at the Cobbs Hill location, all sirens indicated failure to reply. A subsequent test was performed from the Monroe County 911 center. All sirens indicated failure to reply. A single activation test on siren #1 in Monroe County was performed. The siren did not receive a signal to activate. Continuous radio traffic was detected on the siren radio frequency. This prevented a signal from being received by the sirens. Wayne and Monroe County were notified to utilize route-alerting procedures in the event that notification to the public was necessary. A technician was dispatched with a radio signal detection instrument to determine the source of the radio traffic on thc siren frequency. Siren #22 in Monroe County was found to have a strong continuous active radio signal. Siren #22 was de-energized and the continuous radio signal stopped. Siren #22 is quarantined as part of a root cause investigation. Follow up testing is planned."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified by the licensee.
"During the siren silent test performed on 4-08-02 at the Cobbs Hill location, all sirens indicated failure to reply. A subsequent test was performed from the Monroe County 911 center. All sirens indicated failure to reply. A single activation test on siren #1 in Monroe County was performed. The siren did not receive a signal to activate. Continuous radio traffic was detected on the siren radio frequency. This prevented a signal from being received by the sirens. Wayne and Monroe County were notified to utilize route-alerting procedures in the event that notification to the public was necessary. A technician was dispatched with a radio signal detection instrument to determine the source of the radio traffic on thc siren frequency. Siren #22 in Monroe County was found to have a strong continuous active radio signal. Siren #22 was de-energized and the continuous radio signal stopped. Siren #22 is quarantined as part of a root cause investigation. Follow up testing is planned."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified by the licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38841
Facility: MAINE YANKEE
Region: 1 State: ME
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: TERRY WHITE
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 1 State: ME
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: TERRY WHITE
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 04/08/2002
Notification Time: 18:15 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2002
Event Time: 15:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2002
Notification Time: 18:15 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2002
Event Time: 15:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
J. BRADLEY FEWELL (R1)
BILL BECKNER (NRR)
J. BRADLEY FEWELL (R1)
BILL BECKNER (NRR)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Decommissioned | 0 | Decommissioned |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION OF FATALITY
At 1300 EDT on 4/8/2002 a contract worker was transported from the site by ambulance to Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine. Prior to being transported, the worker was treated by onsite EMT and other medical personnel. The worker was not working in a radioactive contaminated area and was not contaminated at the time of the event. The licensee later learned that the worker died of an apparent heart attack. The licensee safety department reported the death to OSHA at 1515 EDT.
The licensee reported that R1 (Randy Ragland) has been notified of the event.
At 1300 EDT on 4/8/2002 a contract worker was transported from the site by ambulance to Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine. Prior to being transported, the worker was treated by onsite EMT and other medical personnel. The worker was not working in a radioactive contaminated area and was not contaminated at the time of the event. The licensee later learned that the worker died of an apparent heart attack. The licensee safety department reported the death to OSHA at 1515 EDT.
The licensee reported that R1 (Randy Ragland) has been notified of the event.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38842
Facility: FITZPATRICK
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ROBERT THOMAS
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ROBERT THOMAS
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 04/08/2002
Notification Time: 20:55 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2002
Event Time: 19:07 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2002
Notification Time: 20:55 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2002
Event Time: 19:07 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
J. BRADLEY FEWELL (R1)
J. BRADLEY FEWELL (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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION OF MINOR OIL SPILL
"IAW [In Accordance With] AP-09.03, Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan, reported to NYSDEC and USCG National Response Ctr [an] oil spill in which oil and lubricant [less than 1 gallon] washed off a road sander during rain showers entered storm drain. Slight sheen observed at outfall for storm drains to Lake Ontario."
The NRC Resident will be notified of the event by the licensee.
"IAW [In Accordance With] AP-09.03, Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan, reported to NYSDEC and USCG National Response Ctr [an] oil spill in which oil and lubricant [less than 1 gallon] washed off a road sander during rain showers entered storm drain. Slight sheen observed at outfall for storm drains to Lake Ontario."
The NRC Resident will be notified of the event by the licensee.