Event Notification Report for September 14, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/13/2008 - 09/14/2008
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44485
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: FRED POLLAK
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: FRED POLLAK
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 09/14/2008
Notification Time: 06:07 [ET]
Event Date: 09/14/2008
Event Time: 02:41 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/14/2008
Notification Time: 06:07 [ET]
Event Date: 09/14/2008
Event Time: 02:41 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/14/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS
Person (Organization):
CHARLIE PAYNE (R2)
CHARLIE PAYNE (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 70 | Power Operation | 68 | Power Operation |
DROPPED CONTROL ELEMENT RESULTING IN ENTRY INTO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REQUIRED SHUTDOWN LCO
"At 23:45 on 9/13/08, one control element assembly (CEA) dropped to the bottom of the core from the upper electrical limit. Technical Specification LCO 3.1.3.1 Action e. was entered. The CEA was not able to be realigned with the other CEA's in its group within the time constraints of the COLR. Technical Specification LCO 3.1.3.1 Action f. was entered and a down power to 70% was initiated. Actions to repair and retrieve the CEA could not be completed within the time constraint of LCO 3.1.3.1 Action f. and a shutdown was commenced to comply with Technical Specifications at 0241 on 9/14/08. The CEA was recovered and restored to OPERABLE at 0258 on 9/14/08 and the shutdown was halted. The plant is currently being returned to full power operation. This four hour non-emergency report is being made pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(i), 'The initiation of any nuclear plant shutdown required by Technical Specifications.'"
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 23:45 on 9/13/08, one control element assembly (CEA) dropped to the bottom of the core from the upper electrical limit. Technical Specification LCO 3.1.3.1 Action e. was entered. The CEA was not able to be realigned with the other CEA's in its group within the time constraints of the COLR. Technical Specification LCO 3.1.3.1 Action f. was entered and a down power to 70% was initiated. Actions to repair and retrieve the CEA could not be completed within the time constraint of LCO 3.1.3.1 Action f. and a shutdown was commenced to comply with Technical Specifications at 0241 on 9/14/08. The CEA was recovered and restored to OPERABLE at 0258 on 9/14/08 and the shutdown was halted. The plant is currently being returned to full power operation. This four hour non-emergency report is being made pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(i), 'The initiation of any nuclear plant shutdown required by Technical Specifications.'"
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 44486
Facility: PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT
Region: 2 State: KY
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: STEVE WAGNER
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 2 State: KY
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: STEVE WAGNER
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 09/14/2008
Notification Time: 11:58 [ET]
Event Date: 09/14/2008
Event Time: 10:24 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/14/2008
Notification Time: 11:58 [ET]
Event Date: 09/14/2008
Event Time: 10:24 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/14/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CHARLIE PAYNE (R2)
E. WILLIAM BRACH (NMSS)
ANTHONY McMURTRAY (IRD)
CHARLIE PAYNE (R2)
E. WILLIAM BRACH (NMSS)
ANTHONY McMURTRAY (IRD)
COURTESY NOTIFICATION DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER DAMAGE AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER ACTIVATION
Site experienced high winds and sustained weather related damage to mobile offices and isolated site power outages. Plant wide assessment in progress. Plant systems are still operational and have not been impacted by the wind damage. No chemical hazards have been identified at this time. AC power was lost to the offsite Public Warning System sirens, but battery power available for 72 hours. Licensee has requested expedited action from the electric utility company to return AC power to the siren system. The site EOC was activated to assist the on shift personnel with weather damage assessment and the licensee was in an Unclassified Emergency.
The licensee notified the McCracken County Sheriff's Dispatch office, Kentucky Division of Emergency Management, and the DOE Oak Ridge Operations Center.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED AT 1339 EDT ON 09/14/08 FROM STEVE WAGNER TO JEFF ROTTON * * *
Licensee provided a courtesy notification that they had terminated their unclassified emergency at 1232 CDT and deactivated their EOC. All damage to the site was minor and they have established recovery teams.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified IRDMOC (McMurtray), R2DO (Payne) and NMSS EO (Brach)
Site experienced high winds and sustained weather related damage to mobile offices and isolated site power outages. Plant wide assessment in progress. Plant systems are still operational and have not been impacted by the wind damage. No chemical hazards have been identified at this time. AC power was lost to the offsite Public Warning System sirens, but battery power available for 72 hours. Licensee has requested expedited action from the electric utility company to return AC power to the siren system. The site EOC was activated to assist the on shift personnel with weather damage assessment and the licensee was in an Unclassified Emergency.
The licensee notified the McCracken County Sheriff's Dispatch office, Kentucky Division of Emergency Management, and the DOE Oak Ridge Operations Center.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED AT 1339 EDT ON 09/14/08 FROM STEVE WAGNER TO JEFF ROTTON * * *
Licensee provided a courtesy notification that they had terminated their unclassified emergency at 1232 CDT and deactivated their EOC. All damage to the site was minor and they have established recovery teams.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified IRDMOC (McMurtray), R2DO (Payne) and NMSS EO (Brach)