Event Notification Report for March 04, 2010
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/03/2010 - 03/04/2010
EVENT NUMBERS
45744
Power Reactor
Event Number: 45744
Facility: WOLF CREEK
Region: 4 State: KS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ERIC CARLSON
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 4 State: KS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ERIC CARLSON
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 03/04/2010
Notification Time: 13:11 [ET]
Event Date: 03/04/2010
Event Time: 11:20 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/04/2010
Notification Time: 13:11 [ET]
Event Date: 03/04/2010
Event Time: 11:20 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/04/2010
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):
CHUCK CAIN (R4DO)
CHUCK CAIN (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Hot Shutdown | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO DECEASED BIRDS ON SITE
"On the morning of 03/04/2010, approximately 500 dead European starlings were found in the area surrounding the north part of the Turbine Building. Most of the dead birds were found around the main transformers. External examination of the dead starlings initially indicates the birds likely died from respiratory distress as a result of damage to their respiratory system. Initial indications are that the birds were somehow poisoned offsite, came to Wolf Creek to roost, and subsequently died while roosting.
"Wolf Creek notified the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of this event. This is being reported per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) since Wolf Creek made a notification to other government agencies.
"The Senior Resident Inspector was notified of this event."
* * * UPDATE FROM LANCE LANE TO HOWIE CROUCH @ 1904 EST ON 3/4/10 * * *
"Wolf Creek was informed that a bait/poison was applied under permit (USDA & USFWS) at a local dairy farm near Westphalia, KS. Poison was placed on Tuesday, which coincides with some birds in a weakened state Tuesday night and major die off Wednesday. The USDA has agreed to let Wolf Creek know if similar baiting is done in the future."
The licensee will be notifying the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Giessner).
"On the morning of 03/04/2010, approximately 500 dead European starlings were found in the area surrounding the north part of the Turbine Building. Most of the dead birds were found around the main transformers. External examination of the dead starlings initially indicates the birds likely died from respiratory distress as a result of damage to their respiratory system. Initial indications are that the birds were somehow poisoned offsite, came to Wolf Creek to roost, and subsequently died while roosting.
"Wolf Creek notified the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of this event. This is being reported per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) since Wolf Creek made a notification to other government agencies.
"The Senior Resident Inspector was notified of this event."
* * * UPDATE FROM LANCE LANE TO HOWIE CROUCH @ 1904 EST ON 3/4/10 * * *
"Wolf Creek was informed that a bait/poison was applied under permit (USDA & USFWS) at a local dairy farm near Westphalia, KS. Poison was placed on Tuesday, which coincides with some birds in a weakened state Tuesday night and major die off Wednesday. The USDA has agreed to let Wolf Creek know if similar baiting is done in the future."
The licensee will be notifying the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Giessner).