Event Notification Report for May 08, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/07/2011 - 05/08/2011
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46829
Facility: FARLEY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: BILL ARENS
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: BILL ARENS
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 05/08/2011
Notification Time: 13:48 [ET]
Event Date: 05/08/2011
Event Time: 08:25 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/08/2011
Notification Time: 13:48 [ET]
Event Date: 05/08/2011
Event Time: 08:25 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/08/2011
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):
DAVID AYRES (R2DO)
DAVID AYRES (R2DO)
| 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 |
MALFUNCTIONING TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION
"The facility Technical Support Center (TSC) has been rendered non-functional due to a malfunctioning TSC ventilation system. Investigation into the cause of elevated TSC room temperature led to the discovery of a tripped condensing unit compressor. Repairs to the TSC ventilation system were immediately initiated with high priority.
"Compensatory measures per site procedure FNP-0-EIP-6.O (TSC Setup and Activation) for maintaining emergency assessment, off-site response, and off-site communication capabilities were immediately put in place. These measures include the conditional relocation of the TSC staff in the event of a declared emergency if the Emergency Director deems the TSC to be uninhabitable."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
"The facility Technical Support Center (TSC) has been rendered non-functional due to a malfunctioning TSC ventilation system. Investigation into the cause of elevated TSC room temperature led to the discovery of a tripped condensing unit compressor. Repairs to the TSC ventilation system were immediately initiated with high priority.
"Compensatory measures per site procedure FNP-0-EIP-6.O (TSC Setup and Activation) for maintaining emergency assessment, off-site response, and off-site communication capabilities were immediately put in place. These measures include the conditional relocation of the TSC staff in the event of a declared emergency if the Emergency Director deems the TSC to be uninhabitable."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 46831
Facility: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: ROBERT STOKES
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: ROBERT STOKES
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 05/09/2011
Notification Time: 11:10 [ET]
Event Date: 05/08/2011
Event Time: 07:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/09/2011
Notification Time: 11:10 [ET]
Event Date: 05/08/2011
Event Time: 07:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/09/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
DAVID AYRES (R2DO)
JACK DAVIS (NMSS)
DAVID AYRES (R2DO)
JACK DAVIS (NMSS)
24 HOUR REPORT DUE TO LOSS OF VACUUM PUMPS FOR AIR AND STACK MONITORING
"At approximately 0740 [CDT on 5/8/11] the plant experienced a total power outage. [The air monitoring vacuum pumps were not available during a power outage. This is a 24-hour reportable item under 10 CFR 40.60(b)(2)]. The power failure procedures were followed and a plant census was conducted and all personal were accounted for. Power was restored to the plant at approximately 0900 [CDT on 5/8/11]. The [loss of power to the site was due to a loss of power at the Joppa electrical substation]. The power was rerouted through Metropolis."
The loss of power to the site had no other impacts on plant safety. Normal offsite power has been re-established.
Reported to Richard Gibson Region II Senior Fuel Cycle Inspector.
"At approximately 0740 [CDT on 5/8/11] the plant experienced a total power outage. [The air monitoring vacuum pumps were not available during a power outage. This is a 24-hour reportable item under 10 CFR 40.60(b)(2)]. The power failure procedures were followed and a plant census was conducted and all personal were accounted for. Power was restored to the plant at approximately 0900 [CDT on 5/8/11]. The [loss of power to the site was due to a loss of power at the Joppa electrical substation]. The power was rerouted through Metropolis."
The loss of power to the site had no other impacts on plant safety. Normal offsite power has been re-established.
Reported to Richard Gibson Region II Senior Fuel Cycle Inspector.