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Event Notification Report for May 09, 2007

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/08/2007 - 05/09/2007

EVENT NUMBERS
43353

Power Reactor
Event Number: 43353
Facility: POINT BEACH
Region: 3     State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: RYAN RODE
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 05/09/2007
Notification Time: 19:33 [ET]
Event Date: 05/09/2007
Event Time: 16:23 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/17/2007
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
Person (Organization):
PATTY PELKE (R3)
Power Reactor Unit Info
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
Event Text
UNANALYZED CONDITION DUE TO IDENTIFIED NON COMPLIANT FIRE PROTECTION MANUAL OPERATOR ACTIONS

"During performance of NFPA-805 Transition Project Task SUP-1, 'Manual Action Compliance,' it was determined there were 11 non-compliant manual operator actions that were being performed to achieve and maintain hot safe shutdown in Fire Area A06 (1B32 area). These manual actions were being performed in an Appendix R Section III.G.1/G.2 fire area, however, they do not meet the criteria for allowable manual actions specified in RIS 2006-10, 'Regulatory Expectations with Appendix R Paragraph III.G.2 Operator Manual Actions.'

"The discovery of these non-compliant manual actions is being reported as an unanalyzed condition as defined by 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii). Appropriate compensatory measures have been established for Fire Area A06 via initiation of hourly fire rounds. An extent of condition review has been initiated that will encompass the remainder of the safe shutdown areas in both Point Beach Nuclear Plant (PBNP) units. The results of the extent of condition will be documented in the site's corrective action program with compensatory measures being established as appropriate. The 60-day licensee event report, submitted to the Commission in accordance with 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)ii), will provide the results of the manual action compliance review and follow-up corrective actions.

"The PBNP Resident Inspector has been notified of this event."

* * * UPDATE 1735 EDT ON 05/15/07 FROM ERIC SCHULTZ TO S. SANDIN * * *

"This is an update to EN 43353 submitted at 19:33 EDT on 05/09/07:

"During performance of NFPA-805 Transition Project Task SUP-1, 'Manual Action Compliance,' it was determined that non-compliant manual operator actions are credited to achieve and maintain hot safe shutdown for a fire. The following actions were identified during the extent of condition reviews conducted subsequent to EN 43353 report.

# Non-Compliant Actions

1 - Fire Area A03, 1P-2C CVCS Charging Pump Cubicle
1 - Fire Area A04, 1P-2B CVCS Charging Pump Cubicle
1 - Fire Area A05, 1P-2A CVCS Charging Pump Cubicle
6 - Fire Area A07, Chemical Drain, Laundry Tank and Reactor Coolant Pump Seal Filter Room
5 - Fire Area A08, HVAC Equipment Room & Pipeway No. 1 Valve Gallery Area

"These manual actions are credited for safe shutdown in an Appendix R Section III.G.1/G.2 fire area, however, they do not meet the criteria for allowable manual actions specified in RIS 2006-10, 'Regulatory Expectations with Appendix R Paragraph III.G.2 Operator Manual Actions.'

"The discovery of these non-compliant manual actions is being reported as an unanalyzed condition as defined by 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii). Appropriate compensatory measures have been established for Fire Areas A03, A04, A05, A07 and A08 via initiation of hourly fire rounds. An extent of condition review is continuing that will encompass the remainder of the safe shutdown areas in both Point Beach Nuclear Plant (PBNP) units.

"The PBNP Resident Inspector has been notified of this event." Notified R3DO (Mark Ring).

* * UPDATE BY HALL TO KOZAL ON 5/16/07 AT 1737 * * *

"This is an update to EN 43353 submitted at 19:33 EDT on 05/09/07:

"During performance of NFPA-805 Transition Project Task SUP-I, 'Manual Action Compliance,' it was determined that the following non-compliant manual operator actions are credited to achieve and maintain not safe shutdown for a fire. These actions were identified during the extent of condition reviews for the above referenced report

[The following non-compliant actions were identified:]

"5 [actions for] Fire Area A01, Primary Auxiliary Building El. 44'& 66' (Except FX237)
5 [actions for] Fire Area A01-G, Unit 1 Façade
5 [actions for] Fire Area A01-H, Unit 2 Façade
3 [actions for] Fire Area A10, Radioactive Gas Treatment Area
3 [actions for] Fire Area A11, Pipeway No. 4 Valve Gallery
1 [actions for] Fire Area Al 2, 2P2C CVCS Charging Pump Room
1 [actions for] Fire Area A13, 2P2B CVCS Charging Pump Room
1 [actions for] Fire Area A14, 2P2A CVCS Charging Pump Room
12 [actions for] Fire Area A15, 2B32 Motor Control Center Area
21 [actions for] Fire Area A23N, North Side of Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Room
19 (actions for] Fire Area A23S, South Side of Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Room
8 [actions for] Fire Area A25, D06 Battery Room
9 [actions for] Fire Area A26, D05 Battery Room
7 [actions for] Fire Area A27, G01, Diesel Generator Room
7 [actions for] Fire Area A28, G02 Diesel Generator Room
1 [actions for] Fire Area A29, Air Compressor Room
1 [actions for] Fire Area A61, P206A & P207A Fuel Oil Pump Room
7 [actions for] Fire Area A71, Diesel Generator Building, Train B Areas"

The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Ring).

* * * UPDATE BY RODE TO MCLEAN/KOZAL ON 5/17/07 AT 1815 * * *

"During performance of NFPA-805 Transition Project Task SUP-1, 'Manual Action Compliance,' it was determined that the following non-compliant manual operator actions are credited to achieve and maintain hot safe shutdown for a fire. These actions were identified during the extent of condition reviews for the above referenced report.

[The following non-compliant actions were identified:]

28 Fire Area A01- A, Primary Auxiliary Building, EL. 8' & Below
18 Fire Area A02, Containment Spray / Safety Injection Pump Room
11 Fire Area A01-CN, Primary Auxiliary Building, EL 26' South Wing
10 Fire Area A01-CS, Primary Auxiliary Building, EL 26' South Wing
9 Fire Area A16, D106 Battery Room
9 Fire Area A17, D04 Electrical Equipment Room
9 Fire Area A18, DO3 Electrical Equipment Room
8 Fire Area A19, D105 Battery Room
16 Fire Area A01-E,Turbine Building & South Service Building
1 Fire Area A01-F, Yard Area
1 Fire Area A54, D305 Swing Battery & D301 Charger Rooms
5 Fire Area A36, Unit 1 Containment Area
5 Fire Area A46, Unit 2 Containment Area
7 Fire Area A68, Train B East Duct Bank & Manholes
2 Fire Area A70, Train A West Duct Bank & Manholes"

The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

Notified R3DO (Ring)