Event Notification Report for July 03, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/02/2008 - 07/03/2008
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44334
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: CARL SUCHTING
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: CARL SUCHTING
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 07/03/2008
Notification Time: 09:06 [ET]
Event Date: 07/03/2008
Event Time: 05:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/03/2008
Notification Time: 09:06 [ET]
Event Date: 07/03/2008
Event Time: 05:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/03/2008
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):
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF COMMERCIAL TELEPHONE AND DEDICATED EP LANDLINES
"Reportable Event SAF 1.10
"Major loss of offsite communications capability was experienced at 0540 on 7/3/08. Conventional phones and the EP [Emergency Preparedness] notification lines were lost. Cell phones were available for offsite communications. Offsite communications capability via landlines was restored at 0550 on 7/3/08 with the exception of EP lines, however the ability to contact State and Local authorities using landlines was verified at 0621 on 7/3/08. At 0714 on 7/3/08 the auto ring down EP lines were restored and tested. Source of the problem appears to be failure of Verizon equipment offsite to automatically transfer to alternate when one path was interrupted by a car pole accident."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
"Reportable Event SAF 1.10
"Major loss of offsite communications capability was experienced at 0540 on 7/3/08. Conventional phones and the EP [Emergency Preparedness] notification lines were lost. Cell phones were available for offsite communications. Offsite communications capability via landlines was restored at 0550 on 7/3/08 with the exception of EP lines, however the ability to contact State and Local authorities using landlines was verified at 0621 on 7/3/08. At 0714 on 7/3/08 the auto ring down EP lines were restored and tested. Source of the problem appears to be failure of Verizon equipment offsite to automatically transfer to alternate when one path was interrupted by a car pole accident."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44336
Facility: POINT BEACH
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: RICK ROBBINS
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: RICK ROBBINS
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 07/03/2008
Notification Time: 21:42 [ET]
Event Date: 07/03/2008
Event Time: 19:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/04/2008
Notification Time: 21:42 [ET]
Event Date: 07/03/2008
Event Time: 19:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/04/2008
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):
FREDERICK BROWN (NRR)
ERIC LEEDS (NRR)
CINDY PEDERSON (R3)
BRIAN McDERMOTT (IRD)
TOM BARNES (DHS)
FREDERICK BROWN (NRR)
ERIC LEEDS (NRR)
CINDY PEDERSON (R3)
BRIAN McDERMOTT (IRD)
TOM BARNES (DHS)
| 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 |
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE LEAK
"At 1945 Point Beach declared a UE based on HU 3.1, 'Report or detection of toxic or flammable gases that has or could enter the site area boundary in amounts that can affect NORMAL PLANT OPERATIONS.'
"This Emergency Action Level (EAL) was entered based on a confirmed Sodium Hypochlorite tank leak to the tanks diked area. The leak is located below the current tank level and will continue to drain to the dike until equilibrium level is reached. The dike is designed to contain the entire tank contents. There are no signs of any leakage outside of the dike. The vapors in the immediate area are not significant at this time and extra ventilation has been provided by opening an overhead roll up door in the area. The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
The sodium hypochlorite is used in the screen house to chlorinate the service water and circulating water systems to eliminate Zebra Mussels. The concrete diked area is designed to contain the entire contents of the tank.
* * * UPDATE AT 0831EDT ON 7/4/08 FROM KILE HESS TO S. SANDIN * * *
"At 0646 [CDT] on 7/4/08 Point Beach terminated the UE that was declared at 1945 CDT on 7/3/08, based on HU 3.1. The leaking Sodium Hypochlorite tank and leak control dike have been drained and the over flow leak control area cleaned. The hazard no longer exists and the area has been released to normal access."
The licensee informed State and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Kozak), EO (Brown), IRD (Gott), FEMA (Canupp) and DEHS (Inzer).
"At 1945 Point Beach declared a UE based on HU 3.1, 'Report or detection of toxic or flammable gases that has or could enter the site area boundary in amounts that can affect NORMAL PLANT OPERATIONS.'
"This Emergency Action Level (EAL) was entered based on a confirmed Sodium Hypochlorite tank leak to the tanks diked area. The leak is located below the current tank level and will continue to drain to the dike until equilibrium level is reached. The dike is designed to contain the entire tank contents. There are no signs of any leakage outside of the dike. The vapors in the immediate area are not significant at this time and extra ventilation has been provided by opening an overhead roll up door in the area. The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
The sodium hypochlorite is used in the screen house to chlorinate the service water and circulating water systems to eliminate Zebra Mussels. The concrete diked area is designed to contain the entire contents of the tank.
* * * UPDATE AT 0831EDT ON 7/4/08 FROM KILE HESS TO S. SANDIN * * *
"At 0646 [CDT] on 7/4/08 Point Beach terminated the UE that was declared at 1945 CDT on 7/3/08, based on HU 3.1. The leaking Sodium Hypochlorite tank and leak control dike have been drained and the over flow leak control area cleaned. The hazard no longer exists and the area has been released to normal access."
The licensee informed State and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Kozak), EO (Brown), IRD (Gott), FEMA (Canupp) and DEHS (Inzer).