Event Notification Report for January 17, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/16/2003 - 01/17/2003
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39519
Facility: BEAVER VALLEY
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: KEN TIEFENTHAL
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: KEN TIEFENTHAL
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 01/17/2003
Notification Time: 14:35 [ET]
Event Date: 01/17/2003
Event Time: 11:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/17/2003
Notification Time: 14:35 [ET]
Event Date: 01/17/2003
Event Time: 11:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/17/2003
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):
RICHARD BARKLEY (R1)
RICHARD BARKLEY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO VIOLATION OF DISCHARGE PERMIT
The following information was obtained from a facsimile from the Licensee:
"On 1/17/2003 at 1130 hours, the Beaver Valley Power Station received notification that an operator found raw sewage running from the Unit 2 Sewage Treatment Plant through a slightly open connection and immediately closed the isolation valve, stopping the flow.
"Assessment by the Beaver Valley response determined that a sewage removal vendor had previously attempted to pump sludge from a plant sewage system, but nothing came out. He then apparently only partially closed the isolation valve and left the site. Subsequently, sewage began to flow out. Approximately 750 gallons of sewage was released down a storm sewer [drain]. An unknown quantity of sewage entered the Ohio River via Peggs Run. Approximately 50 gallons of sewage remaining on the surface at the local location is being cleaned up.
"Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been notified.
"This event is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as a situation related to the protection of the environment for which notification to other government agencies have been made. The NRC resident has been notified."
The notification to the Pennsylvania DEP was made due to a violation of the plant's discharge permit.
The following information was obtained from a facsimile from the Licensee:
"On 1/17/2003 at 1130 hours, the Beaver Valley Power Station received notification that an operator found raw sewage running from the Unit 2 Sewage Treatment Plant through a slightly open connection and immediately closed the isolation valve, stopping the flow.
"Assessment by the Beaver Valley response determined that a sewage removal vendor had previously attempted to pump sludge from a plant sewage system, but nothing came out. He then apparently only partially closed the isolation valve and left the site. Subsequently, sewage began to flow out. Approximately 750 gallons of sewage was released down a storm sewer [drain]. An unknown quantity of sewage entered the Ohio River via Peggs Run. Approximately 50 gallons of sewage remaining on the surface at the local location is being cleaned up.
"Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been notified.
"This event is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as a situation related to the protection of the environment for which notification to other government agencies have been made. The NRC resident has been notified."
The notification to the Pennsylvania DEP was made due to a violation of the plant's discharge permit.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39520
Facility: SUMMER
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: PHILLIP ROSE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: PHILLIP ROSE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 01/17/2003
Notification Time: 16:28 [ET]
Event Date: 01/17/2003
Event Time: 14:43 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/17/2003
Notification Time: 16:28 [ET]
Event Date: 01/17/2003
Event Time: 14:43 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/17/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS
Person (Organization):
JAY HENSON (R2)
JAY HENSON (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 95 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REQUIRED SHUTDOWN DUE TO FAILED SURVEILLANCE ON REACTOR TRIP BREAKER
The following information was obtained from the licensee via facsimile:
"At 11:40 [EST] on January 17, 2003, during surveillance testing of the 'B' train Reactor Trip Breaker (RTB), the breaker spuriously opened. This caused the RTB to fail its surveillance test and be declared inoperable. The facility Technical Specifications (TS), LCO 3.3.1 (Reactor Trip System Instrumentation), Action 8 of Table 3.3-1 requires 6 hours to Mode 3, Hot Standby. Rework activities were begun but the station commenced a power decrease at 14:43 [EST] to comply with the requirements of the TS.
"At 15:10 [EST] on January 17, 2003, the activities, including retesting were completed and the breaker was declared operable at which time the plant exited from the TS Limiting Condition for Operability Action. At this time the power decrease was stopped. Power was held stable at 95% awaiting completion of all paperwork associated with this surveillance test. Power ascension commenced at 15:55 [EST]."
Determined from the Licensee that the Reactor Trip Breaker spuriously opened after it was closed during the test. The breaker was replaced with another breaker and the surveillance test was performed on the new breaker successfully.
The Licensee has informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
The following information was obtained from the licensee via facsimile:
"At 11:40 [EST] on January 17, 2003, during surveillance testing of the 'B' train Reactor Trip Breaker (RTB), the breaker spuriously opened. This caused the RTB to fail its surveillance test and be declared inoperable. The facility Technical Specifications (TS), LCO 3.3.1 (Reactor Trip System Instrumentation), Action 8 of Table 3.3-1 requires 6 hours to Mode 3, Hot Standby. Rework activities were begun but the station commenced a power decrease at 14:43 [EST] to comply with the requirements of the TS.
"At 15:10 [EST] on January 17, 2003, the activities, including retesting were completed and the breaker was declared operable at which time the plant exited from the TS Limiting Condition for Operability Action. At this time the power decrease was stopped. Power was held stable at 95% awaiting completion of all paperwork associated with this surveillance test. Power ascension commenced at 15:55 [EST]."
Determined from the Licensee that the Reactor Trip Breaker spuriously opened after it was closed during the test. The breaker was replaced with another breaker and the surveillance test was performed on the new breaker successfully.
The Licensee has informed the NRC Resident Inspector.