Event Notification Report for September 20, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/19/2003 - 09/20/2003
EVENT NUMBERS
40187
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40187
Facility: HOPE CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: KOPCHICK
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: KOPCHICK
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 09/20/2003
Notification Time: 11:56 [ET]
Event Date: 09/20/2003
Event Time: 10:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/20/2003
Notification Time: 11:56 [ET]
Event Date: 09/20/2003
Event Time: 10:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/20/2003
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):
HAROLD GRAY (R1)
HAROLD GRAY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Hot Shutdown | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
BOTH HOPE CREEK AND SALEM LOST ALL METEOROLOGICAL CAPABILITY
This notification is for both Hope Creek and Salem stations pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a major loss of emergency assessment capability, offsite response capability, or offsite communication capability; specifically, the loss of all meteorological data for Hope Creek and Salem stations. Meteorological data is supplied to both stations via a common communications lank. Data is transmitted to Hope Creek then relayed to Salem. The problem in the communication link has been isolated to a faulty computer, which supplies Hope Creek with data. Troubleshooting and repairs are in progress; a projected availability time is not yet available.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
This notification is for both Hope Creek and Salem stations pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a major loss of emergency assessment capability, offsite response capability, or offsite communication capability; specifically, the loss of all meteorological data for Hope Creek and Salem stations. Meteorological data is supplied to both stations via a common communications lank. Data is transmitted to Hope Creek then relayed to Salem. The problem in the communication link has been isolated to a faulty computer, which supplies Hope Creek with data. Troubleshooting and repairs are in progress; a projected availability time is not yet available.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.