Event Notification Report for May 10, 2006
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/09/2006 - 05/10/2006
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42565
Facility: PRAIRIE ISLAND
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: DOUG SMITH
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: DOUG SMITH
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 05/10/2006
Notification Time: 16:54 [ET]
Event Date: 05/10/2006
Event Time: 15:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/10/2006
Notification Time: 16:54 [ET]
Event Date: 05/10/2006
Event Time: 15:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/10/2006
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):
PATTY PELKE (R3)
PATTY PELKE (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION AND PRESS RELEASE ISSUED DUE TO DISCOVERY OF ASBESTOS MATERIAL DURING MAINTENANCE
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)2(xi) due to a press release being issued. The Nuclear Management Company [NMC] will be issuing a press release regarding maintenance activities on a non-safety related, non-radioactive system that will state:
'During work on a plant equipment modification at Prairie Island Nuclear Plant Unit 1 last week, some gasket material being removed was found to contain asbestos. Prairie Island Unit 1 is in the midst of a refueling outage.
'As soon as site management became aware of the concern for potential asbestos containing material, work on the project was suspended, according to Nuclear Management Co., which operates the plant. The air immediately was monitored and tested according to Minnesota Clean Air requirements. The results were well below regulatory limits. However, results from additional testing on surfaces by a certified lab indicated detectable levels of asbestos on some surfaces in the immediate area.
'Trained asbestos workers are performing a complete clean-up of the affected area.
'NMC and its contractor are taking precautionary actions for any employee with a concern for potential exposure. This includes offering an optional asbestos exposure examination in accordance with federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
'Prairie Island's two reactors near Red Wing, Minn., generate 1,076 megawatts of electricity, enough to power one in five homes and businesses in the Upper Midwest. Xcel Energy owns the plant, which is one of six reactors operated by Nuclear Management Company, headquartered in Hudson, Wis.'"
Unit 1 is currently defueled. The licensee informed state/local agencies/nearby tribal entity and the NRC Resident Inspector.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)2(xi) due to a press release being issued. The Nuclear Management Company [NMC] will be issuing a press release regarding maintenance activities on a non-safety related, non-radioactive system that will state:
'During work on a plant equipment modification at Prairie Island Nuclear Plant Unit 1 last week, some gasket material being removed was found to contain asbestos. Prairie Island Unit 1 is in the midst of a refueling outage.
'As soon as site management became aware of the concern for potential asbestos containing material, work on the project was suspended, according to Nuclear Management Co., which operates the plant. The air immediately was monitored and tested according to Minnesota Clean Air requirements. The results were well below regulatory limits. However, results from additional testing on surfaces by a certified lab indicated detectable levels of asbestos on some surfaces in the immediate area.
'Trained asbestos workers are performing a complete clean-up of the affected area.
'NMC and its contractor are taking precautionary actions for any employee with a concern for potential exposure. This includes offering an optional asbestos exposure examination in accordance with federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
'Prairie Island's two reactors near Red Wing, Minn., generate 1,076 megawatts of electricity, enough to power one in five homes and businesses in the Upper Midwest. Xcel Energy owns the plant, which is one of six reactors operated by Nuclear Management Company, headquartered in Hudson, Wis.'"
Unit 1 is currently defueled. The licensee informed state/local agencies/nearby tribal entity and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42563
Facility: SALEM
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: PAUL ABBOTT
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: PAUL ABBOTT
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 05/10/2006
Notification Time: 04:36 [ET]
Event Date: 05/10/2006
Event Time: 02:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/10/2006
Notification Time: 04:36 [ET]
Event Date: 05/10/2006
Event Time: 02:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/10/2006
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):
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1)
S. BAUMGARTNER (NRC)
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1)
S. BAUMGARTNER (NRC)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
NOTIFICATION OF OFFSITE AMMONIA AND HYDRAZINE RELEASE
"A notification was made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection of a discharge of approximately 2000 gallons of water containing 30 parts per million (ppm) of hydrazine and 200 ppm of ammonia to the Delaware river, via the storm drain system. The source of the water was a relief valve on the Unit 1 Condensate System that resulted in the overflow of the condensate polisher building sump. The water migrated from the building to the storm drain system. The discharge was terminated at the time of discovery.
"There was no equipment out of service that contributed to this event and there were no personnel injuries or radiological occurrences associated with this event."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
"A notification was made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection of a discharge of approximately 2000 gallons of water containing 30 parts per million (ppm) of hydrazine and 200 ppm of ammonia to the Delaware river, via the storm drain system. The source of the water was a relief valve on the Unit 1 Condensate System that resulted in the overflow of the condensate polisher building sump. The water migrated from the building to the storm drain system. The discharge was terminated at the time of discovery.
"There was no equipment out of service that contributed to this event and there were no personnel injuries or radiological occurrences associated with this event."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.