Event Notification Report for June 05, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/04/2011 - 06/05/2011
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46926
Facility: HOPE CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: KENNETH BRESLIN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: KENNETH BRESLIN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 06/05/2011
Notification Time: 15:46 [ET]
Event Date: 06/05/2011
Event Time: 12:02 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/05/2011
Notification Time: 15:46 [ET]
Event Date: 06/05/2011
Event Time: 12:02 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/05/2011
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):
RICHARD CONTE (R1DO)
RICHARD CONTE (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 NOTIFICATION OF A SEWAGE SPILL INTO A STORM DRAIN
"On June 5, 2011 at 1202 [EDT] the Hope Creek Shift Manager was notified of a sewage spill at the site sewage treatment plain. Approximately 1000 gallons of intimated sewage entered a nearby storm drain. The onsite Fire Department responded to the scene to contain the spill. Offsite support from a local sanitary waste disposal vendor was requested who responded to the site to assist in the cleanup.
"A 15 minute notification to the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was required and completed on June 5, 2011 at 1214 [EDT].
"At 1320 [EDT] the sewage input into the storm drain was terminated. Site personnel continue with the cleanup, with support from the vendor. The spill had no effect on plant operations and the unit remains at 100% power.
"The station has initiated as investigation to determine the cause of the sewage spill, and initiate immediate corrective actions. No personnel injuries resulted from the event
"The NRC resident inspector has been notified. Lower Alloways Creek Township has been notified."
* * * UPDATE FROM KEPLEY TO HUFFMAN AT 2017 EDT ON 6/5/11 * * *
"Hope Creek has determined that the spill reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on 6/5/11 at 1214 [EDT] was not reportable. The spill was considerably smaller than originally believed, and it did not enter the river.
"Cleanup and pump out of sewage that entered the storm drains is complete. Additionally the sewage that spilled to the ground is also being cleaned up. [The licensee's] site environmental personnel will follow up with NJDEP Southern Enforcement personnel tomorrow morning. To confirm, this spill is not reportable."
The licensee states that the spill is now estimated at approximately 25 gallons. The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
R1DO (Conte) notified.
"On June 5, 2011 at 1202 [EDT] the Hope Creek Shift Manager was notified of a sewage spill at the site sewage treatment plain. Approximately 1000 gallons of intimated sewage entered a nearby storm drain. The onsite Fire Department responded to the scene to contain the spill. Offsite support from a local sanitary waste disposal vendor was requested who responded to the site to assist in the cleanup.
"A 15 minute notification to the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was required and completed on June 5, 2011 at 1214 [EDT].
"At 1320 [EDT] the sewage input into the storm drain was terminated. Site personnel continue with the cleanup, with support from the vendor. The spill had no effect on plant operations and the unit remains at 100% power.
"The station has initiated as investigation to determine the cause of the sewage spill, and initiate immediate corrective actions. No personnel injuries resulted from the event
"The NRC resident inspector has been notified. Lower Alloways Creek Township has been notified."
* * * UPDATE FROM KEPLEY TO HUFFMAN AT 2017 EDT ON 6/5/11 * * *
"Hope Creek has determined that the spill reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on 6/5/11 at 1214 [EDT] was not reportable. The spill was considerably smaller than originally believed, and it did not enter the river.
"Cleanup and pump out of sewage that entered the storm drains is complete. Additionally the sewage that spilled to the ground is also being cleaned up. [The licensee's] site environmental personnel will follow up with NJDEP Southern Enforcement personnel tomorrow morning. To confirm, this spill is not reportable."
The licensee states that the spill is now estimated at approximately 25 gallons. The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
R1DO (Conte) notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47077
Facility: SURRY
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: SCOTT G. BRAY
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: SCOTT G. BRAY
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 07/20/2011
Notification Time: 16:50 [ET]
Event Date: 06/05/2011
Event Time: 05:01 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/20/2011
Notification Time: 16:50 [ET]
Event Date: 06/05/2011
Event Time: 05:01 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/20/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
ROBERT NELSON (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
ROBERT NELSON (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
DISCOVERY OF AFTER-THE-FACT EMERGENCY CONDITION - UNUSUAL EVENT
"At 1650 [EDT] on 7/20/2011 it was determined that a Notification of Unusual Event (NOUE) was not declared for an event on 6/5/2011. The event occurred at 0501 [EDT] on 6/5/2011 when a low oxygen atmosphere condition was measured in the Unit 2 reactor containment building. The NOUE should have been declared in accordance with Surry Power Station Emergency Action Level HU3.1 (Report or detection of toxic, corrosive, asphyxiant, or flammable gases that have or could enter the Owner Controlled Area in amounts that can affect normal plant operations). This condition occurred during a refueling outage with maintenance being performed using a liquid nitrogen supplied freeze seal. The freeze seal activity released nitrogen, which slowly caused the low oxygen atmosphere (<19.5%).
"In accordance with guidance provided in NUREG-1022, a one hour ENS notification is being made due to discovery of an undeclared condition that exceeded an Emergency Action Level."
The licensee will inform Surry County, the State of Virginia and has informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 1650 [EDT] on 7/20/2011 it was determined that a Notification of Unusual Event (NOUE) was not declared for an event on 6/5/2011. The event occurred at 0501 [EDT] on 6/5/2011 when a low oxygen atmosphere condition was measured in the Unit 2 reactor containment building. The NOUE should have been declared in accordance with Surry Power Station Emergency Action Level HU3.1 (Report or detection of toxic, corrosive, asphyxiant, or flammable gases that have or could enter the Owner Controlled Area in amounts that can affect normal plant operations). This condition occurred during a refueling outage with maintenance being performed using a liquid nitrogen supplied freeze seal. The freeze seal activity released nitrogen, which slowly caused the low oxygen atmosphere (<19.5%).
"In accordance with guidance provided in NUREG-1022, a one hour ENS notification is being made due to discovery of an undeclared condition that exceeded an Emergency Action Level."
The licensee will inform Surry County, the State of Virginia and has informed the NRC Resident Inspector.