Event Notification Report for March 30, 2009
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/29/2009 - 03/30/2009
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44944
Facility: CATAWBA
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: STEVE CHRISTOPHER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: STEVE CHRISTOPHER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 03/30/2009
Notification Time: 09:35 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2009
Event Time: 02:55 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/30/2009
Notification Time: 09:35 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2009
Event Time: 02:55 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/30/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
STEVEN VIAS (R2)
MJ ROSS-LEE (NRR)
ANTHONY McMURTRAY (IRD)
STEVEN VIAS (R2)
MJ ROSS-LEE (NRR)
ANTHONY McMURTRAY (IRD)
| 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 | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
NOTIFICATION TO OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY OF ON-SITE FATAL HEART ATTACK
A licensee employee, working in the Outage Command Center (office environment), which is located inside the Protected Area, had symptoms of a heart attack. On-site emergency personnel responded and the individual was transported off-site to Piedmont Medical Center. Piedmont Medical Center notified the licensee at 0445 hours that the heart attack was fatal.
The licensee notified OSHA.
The licensee does not plan to make a media or press release.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 1453 EDT ON 03/30/09 FROM STEVE CHRISTOPHER TO S. SANDIN * * *
"This notification is being made to supplement today's 0935 [EDT] notification. The offsite notification to OSHA occurred at 0847 [EDT], placing the 0935 [EDT] notification to the NRC within the 4 hours required by 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)."
The licensee informed state/local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (Vias).
A licensee employee, working in the Outage Command Center (office environment), which is located inside the Protected Area, had symptoms of a heart attack. On-site emergency personnel responded and the individual was transported off-site to Piedmont Medical Center. Piedmont Medical Center notified the licensee at 0445 hours that the heart attack was fatal.
The licensee notified OSHA.
The licensee does not plan to make a media or press release.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 1453 EDT ON 03/30/09 FROM STEVE CHRISTOPHER TO S. SANDIN * * *
"This notification is being made to supplement today's 0935 [EDT] notification. The offsite notification to OSHA occurred at 0847 [EDT], placing the 0935 [EDT] notification to the NRC within the 4 hours required by 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)."
The licensee informed state/local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (Vias).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44945
Facility: PERRY
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: TOM STEC
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: TOM STEC
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 03/30/2009
Notification Time: 23:04 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2009
Event Time: 18:43 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/31/2009
Notification Time: 23:04 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2009
Event Time: 18:43 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/31/2009
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):
STEVE ORTH (R3)
STEVE ORTH (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
EMERGENCY RESPONSE DATA SYSTEM (ERDS) OUT OF SERVICE
"On March 30, 2009, at approximately 1843 hours EDT, the control room reported a loss of power to non-safety 480 volt busses F1C and F1D. Initial investigation revealed an instantaneous ground over-current (50G) relay had actuated. This relay actuation resulted in the supply breaker tripping and all associated loads being de-energized. This resulted in a loss of 120 VAC non-essential electrical power to a portion of the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS).
"In the event of an emergency, plant parameter data will be orally transmitted to the facilities through the status Board Ring Down circuit with back-up by the Private Branch Exchange, Off Premise Exchange, and various redundant intra-facility circuits throughout the emergency facilities. The ability to open and maintain an open line using the Emergency Notification System will not be affected and will be the primary means of transferring plant data to the NRC as a contingency until the ERDS can be returned to service during the period of unavailability.
"This event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a condition that results in a major loss of emergency offsite communications capability. A follow-up notification will be made when the equipment is restored.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified." The unit is currently defueled.
* * * UPDATE FROM TOM STEC TO JOE O'HARA AT 1600 EDT ON 3/31/09 * * *
Last evening, power was restored to ERDS following maintenance. ERDS is capable of performing its intended function. Notified R3DO(Orth)
"On March 30, 2009, at approximately 1843 hours EDT, the control room reported a loss of power to non-safety 480 volt busses F1C and F1D. Initial investigation revealed an instantaneous ground over-current (50G) relay had actuated. This relay actuation resulted in the supply breaker tripping and all associated loads being de-energized. This resulted in a loss of 120 VAC non-essential electrical power to a portion of the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS).
"In the event of an emergency, plant parameter data will be orally transmitted to the facilities through the status Board Ring Down circuit with back-up by the Private Branch Exchange, Off Premise Exchange, and various redundant intra-facility circuits throughout the emergency facilities. The ability to open and maintain an open line using the Emergency Notification System will not be affected and will be the primary means of transferring plant data to the NRC as a contingency until the ERDS can be returned to service during the period of unavailability.
"This event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a condition that results in a major loss of emergency offsite communications capability. A follow-up notification will be made when the equipment is restored.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified." The unit is currently defueled.
* * * UPDATE FROM TOM STEC TO JOE O'HARA AT 1600 EDT ON 3/31/09 * * *
Last evening, power was restored to ERDS following maintenance. ERDS is capable of performing its intended function. Notified R3DO(Orth)