Event Notification Report for January 19, 2010
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/18/2010 - 01/19/2010
Power Reactor
Event Number: 45635
Facility: GINNA
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: DANIEL DEAN
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: DANIEL DEAN
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 01/19/2010
Notification Time: 08:35 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/2010
Event Time: 05:53 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/2010
Notification Time: 08:35 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/2010
Event Time: 05:53 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/2010
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):
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1DO)
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE REQUIRED FOR A FAILED RESIDENTIAL TRANSFORMER
"At 0553 hours on 01/19/2010, plant personnel noted smoke emanating from a residential transformer within the Protected Area which was not affecting plant operation. The on-site fire brigade was dispatched to investigate. Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) was notified to isolate the off-site power supply to the transformer. While awaiting the arrival of RG&E personnel, the on-site Fire Brigade noted that the transformer smoke was worsening along with increased noises from the transformer. The Ontario Fire Department was notified at 0715 hours to provide off site assistance.
"Ginna remains at 100% power, normal operating temperature of 574 degrees, and normal operating pressure of 2235 psig."
The transformer supplies power to office trailers.
The licensee notified the state and the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 0553 hours on 01/19/2010, plant personnel noted smoke emanating from a residential transformer within the Protected Area which was not affecting plant operation. The on-site fire brigade was dispatched to investigate. Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) was notified to isolate the off-site power supply to the transformer. While awaiting the arrival of RG&E personnel, the on-site Fire Brigade noted that the transformer smoke was worsening along with increased noises from the transformer. The Ontario Fire Department was notified at 0715 hours to provide off site assistance.
"Ginna remains at 100% power, normal operating temperature of 574 degrees, and normal operating pressure of 2235 psig."
The transformer supplies power to office trailers.
The licensee notified the state and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 45636
Facility: SAN ONOFRE
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: GEOFF COOK
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: GEOFF COOK
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 01/19/2010
Notification Time: 11:20 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/2010
Event Time: 04:30 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/2010
Notification Time: 11:20 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/2010
Event Time: 04:30 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/2010
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):
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EMERGENCY SIREN SPURIOUS ACTUATION
"On January 19, 2010, at about 0445 PST, the SONGS Control Room was notified of a spurious actuation of a SONGS emergency response siren located in the city of San Clemente.
"The actuation occurred on January 19, 2010 at about 0430 PST for a duration of approximately 30 minutes. Upon investigation the siren was put into a silent test mode and technicians were able to duplicate the sounding. The siren was subsequently put into an inoperable status pending investigation and the cause of the actuation is unknown at this time.
"SCE [Southern California Edison] personnel notified Orange County, the City of San Clemente and the City of Dana Point regarding the inadvertent actuation of part of the public notification system.
"In compliance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi), requiring licensees to report any event that results in notification to other government agencies, SCE is providing this notification to the NRC.
"At the time of this occurrence, Unit 2 was shutdown for a Steam Generator Replacement Outage and Unit 3 was operating at about 100 percent power. SCE will notify the NRC Resident Inspectors about this occurrence and will provide them with a copy of this report."
"On January 19, 2010, at about 0445 PST, the SONGS Control Room was notified of a spurious actuation of a SONGS emergency response siren located in the city of San Clemente.
"The actuation occurred on January 19, 2010 at about 0430 PST for a duration of approximately 30 minutes. Upon investigation the siren was put into a silent test mode and technicians were able to duplicate the sounding. The siren was subsequently put into an inoperable status pending investigation and the cause of the actuation is unknown at this time.
"SCE [Southern California Edison] personnel notified Orange County, the City of San Clemente and the City of Dana Point regarding the inadvertent actuation of part of the public notification system.
"In compliance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi), requiring licensees to report any event that results in notification to other government agencies, SCE is providing this notification to the NRC.
"At the time of this occurrence, Unit 2 was shutdown for a Steam Generator Replacement Outage and Unit 3 was operating at about 100 percent power. SCE will notify the NRC Resident Inspectors about this occurrence and will provide them with a copy of this report."
Agreement State
Event Number: 47704
Rep Org: TENNESSEE DIV OF RAD HEALTH
Licensee: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
Region: 1
City: KINGSPORT State: TN
County:
License #: R-82007-H10
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DERA SHULTS
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Licensee: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
Region: 1
City: KINGSPORT State: TN
County:
License #: R-82007-H10
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DERA SHULTS
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 02/28/2012
Notification Time: 13:09 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/2010
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/28/2012
Notification Time: 13:09 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/2010
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/28/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MARC FERDAS (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
MARC FERDAS (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - PROCESS GAUGE SHUTTER STUCK IN OPEN POSITION
The following was received from the State of Tennessee via facsimile:
"On January 19, 2010, during performance of routine shutter check, it was discovered that the shutter on an Ohmart Model SH-F2 source was stuck in the open position. In an attempt to open the shutter by hand, the shutter handle separated from the top of the housing. Two bolts attaching the handle were sheared off. The gauge was manufactured in 12/04 and is located on a column which is part of a polymer manufacturing process. The gauge contains 150 milliCuries of Cesium-137. Ohmart technicians were called to repair the shutter. No individuals were exposed to the excessive levels of radiation."
Event Report ID No.: TN-10-006
The following was received from the State of Tennessee via facsimile:
"On January 19, 2010, during performance of routine shutter check, it was discovered that the shutter on an Ohmart Model SH-F2 source was stuck in the open position. In an attempt to open the shutter by hand, the shutter handle separated from the top of the housing. Two bolts attaching the handle were sheared off. The gauge was manufactured in 12/04 and is located on a column which is part of a polymer manufacturing process. The gauge contains 150 milliCuries of Cesium-137. Ohmart technicians were called to repair the shutter. No individuals were exposed to the excessive levels of radiation."
Event Report ID No.: TN-10-006