Event Notification Report for September 28, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/27/2002 - 09/28/2002
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39227
Facility: BYRON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: PRINTZ
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: PRINTZ
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 09/28/2002
Notification Time: 15:36 [ET]
Event Date: 09/28/2002
Event Time: 13:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/28/2002
Notification Time: 15:36 [ET]
Event Date: 09/28/2002
Event Time: 13:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/28/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
Person (Organization):
KENNETH RIEMER (R3)
JOHN DAVIDSON (IAT)
KENNETH RIEMER (R3)
JOHN DAVIDSON (IAT)
| 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 | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
UNESCORTED ACCESS GRANTED INAPPROPRIATELY
IMMEDIATE COMPENSATORY MEASURES TAKEN UPON DISCOVERY
CONTACT HOO FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS
THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR WAS INFORMED.
IMMEDIATE COMPENSATORY MEASURES TAKEN UPON DISCOVERY
CONTACT HOO FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS
THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR WAS INFORMED.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39228
Facility: PALO VERDE
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: DON STRAKA
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: DON STRAKA
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Notification Date: 09/28/2002
Notification Time: 20:45 [ET]
Event Date: 09/28/2002
Event Time: 14:10 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/28/2002
Notification Time: 20:45 [ET]
Event Date: 09/28/2002
Event Time: 14:10 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/28/2002
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):
JOHN PELLET (R4)
JOHN PELLET (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
| 2 | N | Y | 99 | Power Operation | 99 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 99 | Power Operation | 99 | Power Operation |
SPURIOUS ACTUATION OF ONE OFFSITE EP SIREN
"At 14:10 on 09128/2002, the Palo Verde Unit 1 Control Room was notified of a spurious actuation of one siren. The siren is located near Southern and Palo Verde Roads. This siren provides emergency notification to approximately 39 Members of the Public.
"No press release is planned at this time, however, the event is being reported due to inquiries from the Maricopa
County Department of Emergency Management to troubleshoot the siren and notification of the siren actuation to the
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office.
"Personnel have been dispatched to turn off the siren.
"There is no event in progress and no risk to the health and safety of the public. Members of the public within audible
range of the siren may have a concern for their radiological health and safety.
"Unit 1 is at approximately 0% power In Mode 5 at the start of its scheduled refueling outage. Unit 2 is at approximately 99% power in Mode 1 at normal operating temperature and pressure. Unit 3 is at approximately 99% power in Mode 1 at normal operating temperature and pressure.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed of the siren actuation and this ENS notification. Note: The checkbox for OTHER GOV AGENCIES is referring to the Maricopa County agencies discussed above."
"At 14:10 on 09128/2002, the Palo Verde Unit 1 Control Room was notified of a spurious actuation of one siren. The siren is located near Southern and Palo Verde Roads. This siren provides emergency notification to approximately 39 Members of the Public.
"No press release is planned at this time, however, the event is being reported due to inquiries from the Maricopa
County Department of Emergency Management to troubleshoot the siren and notification of the siren actuation to the
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office.
"Personnel have been dispatched to turn off the siren.
"There is no event in progress and no risk to the health and safety of the public. Members of the public within audible
range of the siren may have a concern for their radiological health and safety.
"Unit 1 is at approximately 0% power In Mode 5 at the start of its scheduled refueling outage. Unit 2 is at approximately 99% power in Mode 1 at normal operating temperature and pressure. Unit 3 is at approximately 99% power in Mode 1 at normal operating temperature and pressure.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed of the siren actuation and this ENS notification. Note: The checkbox for OTHER GOV AGENCIES is referring to the Maricopa County agencies discussed above."