Event Notification Report for November 10, 2009
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/09/2009 - 11/10/2009
EVENT NUMBERS
45487
Power Reactor
Event Number: 45487
Facility: COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION
Region: 4 State: WA
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: NICK RULLMAN
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 4 State: WA
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: NICK RULLMAN
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 11/10/2009
Notification Time: 07:36 [ET]
Event Date: 11/10/2009
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 11/11/2009
Notification Time: 07:36 [ET]
Event Date: 11/10/2009
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 11/11/2009
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):
JEFF CLARK (R4DO)
JEFF CLARK (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
LOSS OF TSC DUE TO PLANNED MANTENANCE
"At 0425 on 11/10/09, the Technical Support Center (TSC) was removed from service for planned maintenance. This event is being reported as a loss of emergency preparedness capabilities in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(xiii). Maintenance will include replacement of a heating element in the HVAC system and replacement of an iodine radiation sampling instrument. The total duration of the maintenance activities is expected to be approximately 20 hours. Direction has been provided to the ERO (Emergency Response Officer) that should the TSC need to activated, TSC staff should report to the main control room in accordance with established procedures. No other emergency response facilities are impacted by this maintenance work. The [NRC] Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE FROM FRED SCHILL TO JOHN KNOKE AT 1845 EDT ON 11/11/09 * * *
Licensee stated that the Technical Support Center (TSC) is now back in service. Licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R4DO (Jeff Clark)
"At 0425 on 11/10/09, the Technical Support Center (TSC) was removed from service for planned maintenance. This event is being reported as a loss of emergency preparedness capabilities in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(xiii). Maintenance will include replacement of a heating element in the HVAC system and replacement of an iodine radiation sampling instrument. The total duration of the maintenance activities is expected to be approximately 20 hours. Direction has been provided to the ERO (Emergency Response Officer) that should the TSC need to activated, TSC staff should report to the main control room in accordance with established procedures. No other emergency response facilities are impacted by this maintenance work. The [NRC] Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE FROM FRED SCHILL TO JOHN KNOKE AT 1845 EDT ON 11/11/09 * * *
Licensee stated that the Technical Support Center (TSC) is now back in service. Licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R4DO (Jeff Clark)