Event Notification Report for February 07, 2007
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/06/2007 - 02/07/2007
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 43158
Facility: LOUISIANA ENERGY SERVICES
Region: 2 State: NM
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type:
NRC Notified By: VERNON HULL
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 2 State: NM
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type:
NRC Notified By: VERNON HULL
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 02/08/2007
Notification Time: 18:49 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2007
Event Time: 17:30 [MST]
Last Update Date: 02/08/2007
Notification Time: 18:49 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2007
Event Time: 17:30 [MST]
Last Update Date: 02/08/2007
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION/NEWS REL
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION/NEWS REL
Person (Organization):
CAROLYN EVANS (R2)
REBECCA NEASE (R4)
WILLIAM RULAND (NMSS)
CAROLYN EVANS (R2)
REBECCA NEASE (R4)
WILLIAM RULAND (NMSS)
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO DUE TO AN OVERTURNED CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE ON SITE
At approximately 1730 hours on 2/7/07, a Caterpillar Model 623G Wheeled Tractor Scrapper was being moved from a work area on the Louisiana National Enrichment Facility in Eunice, New Mexico to a parking lot when the tractor overturned and caught fire. The equipment operator escaped without serious injury and was taken to a local medical facility for evaluation. Eunice Emergency Services responded and extinguished the fire. The Lea County Sheriffs department and the New Mexico State Police also responded to the site. The fire was extinguished. There is no radioactive material involved in this accident. The accident occurred north of highway 176 approximately one half mile from the Texas /New Mexico border. The licensee reports there is no threat to human health, safety, property, or environmental resources. The quantity of fluids released from the vehicle is less than 25 gallons of transmission fluid and motor oil.
The licensee notified the New Mexico Environmental Department and the National Response Center. There is no planned press release. Tim Johnson and Deborah Seymour of the NRC were notified.
At approximately 1730 hours on 2/7/07, a Caterpillar Model 623G Wheeled Tractor Scrapper was being moved from a work area on the Louisiana National Enrichment Facility in Eunice, New Mexico to a parking lot when the tractor overturned and caught fire. The equipment operator escaped without serious injury and was taken to a local medical facility for evaluation. Eunice Emergency Services responded and extinguished the fire. The Lea County Sheriffs department and the New Mexico State Police also responded to the site. The fire was extinguished. There is no radioactive material involved in this accident. The accident occurred north of highway 176 approximately one half mile from the Texas /New Mexico border. The licensee reports there is no threat to human health, safety, property, or environmental resources. The quantity of fluids released from the vehicle is less than 25 gallons of transmission fluid and motor oil.
The licensee notified the New Mexico Environmental Department and the National Response Center. There is no planned press release. Tim Johnson and Deborah Seymour of the NRC were notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43151
Facility: COOPER
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOHN MEYERS
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOHN MEYERS
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Notification Date: 02/07/2007
Notification Time: 11:10 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2007
Event Time: 04:30 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2007
Notification Time: 11:10 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2007
Event Time: 04:30 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2007
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
REBECCA NEASE (R4)
REBECCA NEASE (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT INJECTION SYSTEM INOPERABLE
"Between 0430 and 0457 on 2-7-2007, the alarm for 'HPCI Inverter Circuit Failure' was received three times. Indications on High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) pressure instruments and the HPCI Flow Controller also showed oscillations. The power indicating light on the HPCI inverter was also observed to extinguish and re-illuminate once. Because of the alarms and changes in indications, the capability of the inverter is questionable, and HPCI may not be capable of performing its required functions.
"HPCI was declared inoperable as of 0430, resulting in entry into Tech Spec LCO 3.5.1 Condition C - HPCI System Inoperable and 3.5.1 Condition D - HPCI System Inoperable and Condition A entered. At the time HPCI was declared inoperable, Core Spray Loop A was also Inoperable for planned maintenance, day 2 of a 7 day LCO. Required Actions for Condition D are to restore either HPCI or the low pressure ECCS injection/spray system to operable status within 72 hours.
"Troubleshooting activities for HPCI are being planned, and maintenance and testing activities for Core Spray A are continuing. Completion of the maintenance window for Core Spray A is scheduled for later this afternoon, and activities for Core Spray are currently on schedule.
"HPCI is a single train system. This report is submitted as a condition that at time of discovery could prevent the fulfillment of the safety function of an SSC needed to mitigate the consequence of an accident."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"Between 0430 and 0457 on 2-7-2007, the alarm for 'HPCI Inverter Circuit Failure' was received three times. Indications on High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) pressure instruments and the HPCI Flow Controller also showed oscillations. The power indicating light on the HPCI inverter was also observed to extinguish and re-illuminate once. Because of the alarms and changes in indications, the capability of the inverter is questionable, and HPCI may not be capable of performing its required functions.
"HPCI was declared inoperable as of 0430, resulting in entry into Tech Spec LCO 3.5.1 Condition C - HPCI System Inoperable and 3.5.1 Condition D - HPCI System Inoperable and Condition A entered. At the time HPCI was declared inoperable, Core Spray Loop A was also Inoperable for planned maintenance, day 2 of a 7 day LCO. Required Actions for Condition D are to restore either HPCI or the low pressure ECCS injection/spray system to operable status within 72 hours.
"Troubleshooting activities for HPCI are being planned, and maintenance and testing activities for Core Spray A are continuing. Completion of the maintenance window for Core Spray A is scheduled for later this afternoon, and activities for Core Spray are currently on schedule.
"HPCI is a single train system. This report is submitted as a condition that at time of discovery could prevent the fulfillment of the safety function of an SSC needed to mitigate the consequence of an accident."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43152
Facility: HATCH
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: FRANK GORLEY
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: FRANK GORLEY
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 02/07/2007
Notification Time: 18:29 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2007
Event Time: 16:40 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2007
Notification Time: 18:29 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2007
Event Time: 16:40 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2007
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
CAROLYN EVANS (R2)
CAROLYN EVANS (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT INJECTION (HPCI) DECLARED INOPERABLE
"The HPCI minimum flow valve was found to have no position indication. The valve was verified to be in the closed position. Maintenance subsequent investigation found the control power fuse to be blown in the breaker, rendering it inoperable to stroke on low flow as designed. HPCI then declared inoperable." The fuse has been replaced and they position indication for HPCI minimum flow valve.
Licensee entered Technical Specification 3.5.1 (14 day limiting condition of operation). All other Emergency Core Cooling Systems and the Emergency Diesel Generators are fully operable.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
"The HPCI minimum flow valve was found to have no position indication. The valve was verified to be in the closed position. Maintenance subsequent investigation found the control power fuse to be blown in the breaker, rendering it inoperable to stroke on low flow as designed. HPCI then declared inoperable." The fuse has been replaced and they position indication for HPCI minimum flow valve.
Licensee entered Technical Specification 3.5.1 (14 day limiting condition of operation). All other Emergency Core Cooling Systems and the Emergency Diesel Generators are fully operable.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.