Event Notification Report for February 06, 2010
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/05/2010 - 02/06/2010
EVENT NUMBERS
45683
Power Reactor
Event Number: 45683
Facility: BEAVER VALLEY
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JIM DAUGHERTY
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JIM DAUGHERTY
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 02/06/2010
Notification Time: 13:16 [ET]
Event Date: 02/06/2010
Event Time: 09:28 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2010
Notification Time: 13:16 [ET]
Event Date: 02/06/2010
Event Time: 09:28 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2010
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):
DON JACKSON (R1DO)
DON JACKSON (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF EMERGENCY SIREN CAPABILITY DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
"At 0928 hours on February 6, 2010, 38 of 119 offsite sirens were determined to be unavailable primarily due to power outages from heavy snowfall. As of 1100 hours, 27 of 119 offsite sirens remained unavailable. Furthermore, 4 of the available sirens are currently on back-up battery power and are being monitored. Sirens will be recovered when power is restored.
"This event is being reported as a Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii). Beaver Valley Power Stations Units 1 and 2 are operating at 100% power with required safety related equipment operable and no other equipment problems due to the adverse weather.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Per the licensee, the applicable county Emergency Management Agencies are aware of this situation and are prepared to implement alternate notification measures if needed.
* * * UPDATE FROM JIM DAUGHERTY TO DONG PARK AT 0829 EST ON 2/7/10 * * *
As of 0800 EST, power to 14 offsite sirens have been restored. 13 of 119 offsite sirens remained unavailable.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R1DO (Jackson).
"At 0928 hours on February 6, 2010, 38 of 119 offsite sirens were determined to be unavailable primarily due to power outages from heavy snowfall. As of 1100 hours, 27 of 119 offsite sirens remained unavailable. Furthermore, 4 of the available sirens are currently on back-up battery power and are being monitored. Sirens will be recovered when power is restored.
"This event is being reported as a Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii). Beaver Valley Power Stations Units 1 and 2 are operating at 100% power with required safety related equipment operable and no other equipment problems due to the adverse weather.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Per the licensee, the applicable county Emergency Management Agencies are aware of this situation and are prepared to implement alternate notification measures if needed.
* * * UPDATE FROM JIM DAUGHERTY TO DONG PARK AT 0829 EST ON 2/7/10 * * *
As of 0800 EST, power to 14 offsite sirens have been restored. 13 of 119 offsite sirens remained unavailable.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R1DO (Jackson).