Event Notification Report for February 10, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/09/2003 - 02/10/2003
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39576
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: DAVE FIELDS
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: DAVE FIELDS
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 02/10/2003
Notification Time: 18:46 [ET]
Event Date: 02/10/2003
Event Time: 18:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/10/2003
Notification Time: 18:46 [ET]
Event Date: 02/10/2003
Event Time: 18:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/10/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JOEL MUNDY (R2)
KEN CLARK (R2PA)
JOEL MUNDY (R2)
KEN CLARK (R2PA)
| 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 |
INFORMATION CALL WITH POTENTIAL MEDIA ATTENTION
"On February 10, 2003 the parents of an eight-year-old boy diagnosed with cancer filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Power and Light Company. The lawsuit alleges that the cause of the cancer was attributable to the child living in close proximity to the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant.
"This event has created significant attention from both the local and national media FPL does not currently plan to make a formal press release. This informational notification is being made to alert the NRC of the situation and potential media inquiries."
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
"On February 10, 2003 the parents of an eight-year-old boy diagnosed with cancer filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Power and Light Company. The lawsuit alleges that the cause of the cancer was attributable to the child living in close proximity to the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant.
"This event has created significant attention from both the local and national media FPL does not currently plan to make a formal press release. This informational notification is being made to alert the NRC of the situation and potential media inquiries."
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 39577
Facility: PORTSMOUTH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: Gary Salyers
HQ OPS Officer: YAMIR DIAZ
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: Gary Salyers
HQ OPS Officer: YAMIR DIAZ
Notification Date: 02/11/2003
Notification Time: 06:16 [ET]
Event Date: 02/10/2003
Event Time: 16:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 04/03/2003
Notification Time: 06:16 [ET]
Event Date: 02/10/2003
Event Time: 16:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 04/03/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
SONIA BURGESS (R3)
MELVYN LEACH (NMSS)
Patrick Hiland (IRO)
SONIA BURGESS (R3)
MELVYN LEACH (NMSS)
Patrick Hiland (IRO)
STEAM VALVE SHUTDOWN DUE TO HIGH CONDENSATE LEVEL
"At 1620 hrs, Autoclave (AC) #2 in the X-344 Facility experienced a Steam Shutdown due to high condensate level alarms (A) and (B) actuating. The AC was in applicable TSR MODE IV 'Feeding, Transfer or Sampling' when the actuation occurred. This is considered a valid actuation of a 'Q' Safety System. The autoclave was placed in MODE VII 'Shutdown' and declared inoperable by the Plant Shift Superintendent (PSS). An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the actuation. No release of radioactive material occurred as a result of the incident. This event is being reported in accordance with UE2-RA-RE1030 Appendix D. J. 2. Safety Equipment Actuations."
The Autoclave (AC) lost one of four trains. This event was caused by operator error. A root cause investigation is planned by the licensee.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
*** EVENT RETRACTED ON 4/3/2003 AT 1521 EST BY STEVE MAY TO ERIC THOMAS ***
"Nuclear Regulatory Affairs (NRA) reviewed the basis for the above event notification and determined that the notification can be retracted. The high condensate level alarms actuated in mode VIII (containment), which is not an applicable mode."
"At 1620 hrs, Autoclave (AC) #2 in the X-344 Facility experienced a Steam Shutdown due to high condensate level alarms (A) and (B) actuating. The AC was in applicable TSR MODE IV 'Feeding, Transfer or Sampling' when the actuation occurred. This is considered a valid actuation of a 'Q' Safety System. The autoclave was placed in MODE VII 'Shutdown' and declared inoperable by the Plant Shift Superintendent (PSS). An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the actuation. No release of radioactive material occurred as a result of the incident. This event is being reported in accordance with UE2-RA-RE1030 Appendix D. J. 2. Safety Equipment Actuations."
The Autoclave (AC) lost one of four trains. This event was caused by operator error. A root cause investigation is planned by the licensee.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
*** EVENT RETRACTED ON 4/3/2003 AT 1521 EST BY STEVE MAY TO ERIC THOMAS ***
"Nuclear Regulatory Affairs (NRA) reviewed the basis for the above event notification and determined that the notification can be retracted. The high condensate level alarms actuated in mode VIII (containment), which is not an applicable mode."