Event Notification Report for March 08, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/07/2008 - 03/08/2008
EVENT NUMBERS
44048
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44048
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DON DEWEY
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DON DEWEY
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 03/08/2008
Notification Time: 21:23 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2008
Event Time: 19:37 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2008
Notification Time: 21:23 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2008
Event Time: 19:37 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2008
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):
JOHN CARUSO (R1)
JOHN CARUSO (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF POWER TO OFF-SITE EMERGENCY SIRENS
"On March 8, 2008, at 1937 hours, Emergency Planning determined that 17 of a total of 156 sirens were reported as unavailable due to weather related loss of power as a result of high winds. In accordance with the Indian Point reporting procedure, the loss of 16 or more sirens that can not be returned to service in one hour, constitutes a major loss of the offsite notification capability that requires an 8-hour non-emergency notification in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). Actions are underway to restore all of the sirens to service.
"As of 2043 EST on 03/08/08 there were 16 of 156 sirens out of service.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, as well as the Counties of Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange."
The licensee also notified the Public Service Commission.
"On March 8, 2008, at 1937 hours, Emergency Planning determined that 17 of a total of 156 sirens were reported as unavailable due to weather related loss of power as a result of high winds. In accordance with the Indian Point reporting procedure, the loss of 16 or more sirens that can not be returned to service in one hour, constitutes a major loss of the offsite notification capability that requires an 8-hour non-emergency notification in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). Actions are underway to restore all of the sirens to service.
"As of 2043 EST on 03/08/08 there were 16 of 156 sirens out of service.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, as well as the Counties of Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange."
The licensee also notified the Public Service Commission.