Event Notification Report for April 05, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/04/2003 - 04/05/2003
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 39736
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: ERIC SPAETH
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
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: ERIC SPAETH
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 04/05/2003
Notification Time: 03:58 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2003
Event Time: 02:07 [EST]
Last Update Date: 04/05/2003
Notification Time: 03:58 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2003
Event Time: 02:07 [EST]
Last Update Date: 04/05/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BRENT CLAYTON (R3)
E. WILLIAM BRACH (NMSS)
BRENT CLAYTON (R3)
E. WILLIAM BRACH (NMSS)
NOTIFICATIONS MADE TO OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
"On 4/4/03 at 2113 hrs the Plant Shift Superintendent's office was notified that approximately 25,000 gallons of trichloroethene (TCE) contaminated ground water was discharged onto the ground. During a routine shift turnover an operator observed that the check valve on well B-10 stuck open allowing water to backflow into the well casing and over flow onto the ground. This requires a verbal notification to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and to the National Response Center.
"At 0207 hours, the Plant Shift Superintendent completed notifications to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and to the National Response Center. UE2-RA-RE1030 App. D, section P requires a 4 hour NRC event when other government agencies are notified."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On 4/4/03 at 2113 hrs the Plant Shift Superintendent's office was notified that approximately 25,000 gallons of trichloroethene (TCE) contaminated ground water was discharged onto the ground. During a routine shift turnover an operator observed that the check valve on well B-10 stuck open allowing water to backflow into the well casing and over flow onto the ground. This requires a verbal notification to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and to the National Response Center.
"At 0207 hours, the Plant Shift Superintendent completed notifications to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and to the National Response Center. UE2-RA-RE1030 App. D, section P requires a 4 hour NRC event when other government agencies are notified."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39737
Facility: NINE MILE POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: ROY MATTESON
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: ROY MATTESON
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 04/05/2003
Notification Time: 09:45 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2003
Event Time: 07:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 04/10/2003
Notification Time: 09:45 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2003
Event Time: 07:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 04/10/2003
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):
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
LOSS OF METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTATION DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER
"This notification is being made per 10CFR50.72.(b)3(xiii): Eight hour Reports - Any event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability, offsite response or offsite communications capability.
"The following events have occurred:
Due to freezing rain and icing conditions a Loss of on-site (Main Tower and JAF Tower) meteorological instrumentation for wind speed, wind direction and delta T or sigma theta has occurred. This is considered to be a major loss of emergency assessment capability and is reportable under 10CFR50.72.
"Back up Meteorological information remains available."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and county agencies and will be notifying State agencies.
*** UPDATE ON 4/10/03 AT 0809 EST FROM R. MATTESON TO A. COSTA ***
Licensee notified that only two sirens are now out of service and that the remaining sirens are operational.
Notified the Region 1 Duty Officer (Trapp).
"This notification is being made per 10CFR50.72.(b)3(xiii): Eight hour Reports - Any event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability, offsite response or offsite communications capability.
"The following events have occurred:
Due to freezing rain and icing conditions a Loss of on-site (Main Tower and JAF Tower) meteorological instrumentation for wind speed, wind direction and delta T or sigma theta has occurred. This is considered to be a major loss of emergency assessment capability and is reportable under 10CFR50.72.
"Back up Meteorological information remains available."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and county agencies and will be notifying State agencies.
*** UPDATE ON 4/10/03 AT 0809 EST FROM R. MATTESON TO A. COSTA ***
Licensee notified that only two sirens are now out of service and that the remaining sirens are operational.
Notified the Region 1 Duty Officer (Trapp).