Event Notification Report for June 14, 2005
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/13/2005 - 06/14/2005
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41773
Facility: CLINTON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: JIM PETERSON
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: JIM PETERSON
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 06/14/2005
Notification Time: 17:13 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2005
Event Time: 11:24 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/14/2005
Notification Time: 17:13 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2005
Event Time: 11:24 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/14/2005
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):
PATRICK LOUDEN (R3)
PATRICK LOUDEN (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 95 | Power Operation | 95 | Power Operation |
GREATER THAN 25% OF THE LICENSEE NOTIFICATION SIRENS BECAME UNAVAILABLE
"On June 14, 2005, at 1124 hours (CDT), greater than 25% of the CPS (Clinton Power Station) notification sirens became unavailable due to a loss of power. The loss of power affected 13 of the 44 emergency sirens. The cause has not yet been determined. At 1307, three sirens were restored. As of 1436 hours, only one siren was inoperable. Restoration of the inoperable sirens is continuing."
The NRC Senior Resident Inspector, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and DeWitt County ESDA have been notified.
"On June 14, 2005, at 1124 hours (CDT), greater than 25% of the CPS (Clinton Power Station) notification sirens became unavailable due to a loss of power. The loss of power affected 13 of the 44 emergency sirens. The cause has not yet been determined. At 1307, three sirens were restored. As of 1436 hours, only one siren was inoperable. Restoration of the inoperable sirens is continuing."
The NRC Senior Resident Inspector, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and DeWitt County ESDA have been notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41774
Facility: DIABLO CANYON
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVE BAHNER
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVE BAHNER
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 06/15/2005
Notification Time: 00:10 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2005
Event Time: 20:50 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 06/15/2005
Notification Time: 00:10 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2005
Event Time: 20:50 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 06/15/2005
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
JACK WHITTEN (R4)
PETE WILSON (NSIR)
MICHAEL MAYFIELD (NRR)
A. AKERS (DHS)
J. DUNKER (FEMA)
JACK WHITTEN (R4)
PETE WILSON (NSIR)
MICHAEL MAYFIELD (NRR)
A. AKERS (DHS)
J. DUNKER (FEMA)
| 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 |
NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO TSUNAMI WARNING
Diablo Canyon Units 1 and 2 declared a Notification of Unusual Event at 2050 PDT 06/14/05 due to the receipt of a Tsunami Warning from the California State Warning Center.
The licensee notified State and local agencies and will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. The NRC remained in the Normal Mode.
* * * UPDATE FROM D. BAHNER TO M. RIPLEY 0045 EDT 06/15/05 * * *
The Tsunami Warning was cancelled and Diablo Canyon Units 1 and 2 terminated the Notification of Unusual Event at 2138 PDT 06/14/05.
The licensee notified State and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Diablo Canyon Units 1 and 2 declared a Notification of Unusual Event at 2050 PDT 06/14/05 due to the receipt of a Tsunami Warning from the California State Warning Center.
The licensee notified State and local agencies and will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. The NRC remained in the Normal Mode.
* * * UPDATE FROM D. BAHNER TO M. RIPLEY 0045 EDT 06/15/05 * * *
The Tsunami Warning was cancelled and Diablo Canyon Units 1 and 2 terminated the Notification of Unusual Event at 2138 PDT 06/14/05.
The licensee notified State and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41775
Facility: HUMBOLDT BAY
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] GE-1
NRC Notified By: ZANE EASLEY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] GE-1
NRC Notified By: ZANE EASLEY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 06/15/2005
Notification Time: 00:00 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2005
Event Time: 20:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 06/15/2005
Notification Time: 00:00 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2005
Event Time: 20:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 06/15/2005
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
JACK WHITTEN (R4)
MICHAEL MAYFIELD (NRR)
PETER WILSON (IRD)
C.W. (BILL) REAMER (NMSS)
J. DUNKER (FEMA)
JACK WHITTEN (R4)
MICHAEL MAYFIELD (NRR)
PETER WILSON (IRD)
C.W. (BILL) REAMER (NMSS)
J. DUNKER (FEMA)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | N | 0 | Decommissioned | 0 | Decommissioned |
NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO TSUNAMI WARNING
At 1951 PDT, an earthquake of magnitude 7.4 on the Richter scale was reported at a location near Crescent City, CA. This is approximately 85 miles NW of Humboldt Bay and about 300 miles NW of San Francisco, CA. Based on the earthquake, a Tsunami Warning was issued for California coastal sites by NOAA and promulgated by the California State Warning Center. Based on the Tsunami Warning, Humboldt declared an Unusual Event at 2000 PDT.
The licensee stated that the earthquake was not felt at Humboldt but that precautionary measures had been taken to move plant staff to higher ground for personnel safety based on the Tsunami Warning.
During the initial notification call from the licensee, notification was received from the California State Warning Center that the Tsunami Warring had been canceled.
The licensee has been coordinating with local authorities.
The NRC remained in the Normal Mode.
* * * UPDATE FROM EASLEY TO HUFFMAN AT 1235 EDT ON 06/15/05 * * *
Based on the cancellation of the Tsunami Warning the licensee terminated the Unusual Event at 2104 EDT.
At 1951 PDT, an earthquake of magnitude 7.4 on the Richter scale was reported at a location near Crescent City, CA. This is approximately 85 miles NW of Humboldt Bay and about 300 miles NW of San Francisco, CA. Based on the earthquake, a Tsunami Warning was issued for California coastal sites by NOAA and promulgated by the California State Warning Center. Based on the Tsunami Warning, Humboldt declared an Unusual Event at 2000 PDT.
The licensee stated that the earthquake was not felt at Humboldt but that precautionary measures had been taken to move plant staff to higher ground for personnel safety based on the Tsunami Warning.
During the initial notification call from the licensee, notification was received from the California State Warning Center that the Tsunami Warring had been canceled.
The licensee has been coordinating with local authorities.
The NRC remained in the Normal Mode.
* * * UPDATE FROM EASLEY TO HUFFMAN AT 1235 EDT ON 06/15/05 * * *
Based on the cancellation of the Tsunami Warning the licensee terminated the Unusual Event at 2104 EDT.