Event Notification Report for June 25, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/24/2011 - 06/25/2011
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46985
Facility: NINE MILE POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: GRETCHEN CARTER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: GRETCHEN CARTER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 06/25/2011
Notification Time: 08:15 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2011
Event Time: 07:55 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/25/2011
Notification Time: 08:15 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2011
Event Time: 07:55 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/25/2011
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1DO)
MICHELE EVANS (NRR)
JEFFERY GRANT (IRD)
BRUCE BOGER (NRR)
BILL DEAN (R1RA)
CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1DO)
MICHELE EVANS (NRR)
JEFFERY GRANT (IRD)
BRUCE BOGER (NRR)
BILL DEAN (R1RA)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED DUE TO FIRE LASTING GREATER THAN 15 MINUTES
"Unit 1 experienced a confirmed fire in power board H12. The fire brigade has responded and the power board has been deenergized. Awaiting confirmation that the fire is out."
At the time of the notification (0815 EDT), the licensee determined that the fire was out. Power board H12 supplies 480V non-safety plant loads. There was no damage to any safety related equipment and no injuries to personnel. Offsite assistance was not requested.
During the notification, at 0825 EDT, the licensee terminated from the Unusual Event. Unit 2 was not affected by this event.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector as has notified State and local authorities.
"Unit 1 experienced a confirmed fire in power board H12. The fire brigade has responded and the power board has been deenergized. Awaiting confirmation that the fire is out."
At the time of the notification (0815 EDT), the licensee determined that the fire was out. Power board H12 supplies 480V non-safety plant loads. There was no damage to any safety related equipment and no injuries to personnel. Offsite assistance was not requested.
During the notification, at 0825 EDT, the licensee terminated from the Unusual Event. Unit 2 was not affected by this event.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector as has notified State and local authorities.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46986
Facility: BROWNS FERRY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: RAY SWAFFORD
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: RAY SWAFFORD
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 06/25/2011
Notification Time: 22:51 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2011
Event Time: 16:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/25/2011
Notification Time: 22:51 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2011
Event Time: 16:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/25/2011
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):
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
GERALD MCCOY (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 |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
METEOROLOGICAL MONITORING INSTRUMENTATION INOPERABLE DUE TO LOSS OF POWER
"At approximately 1615 [hrs. CDT] on 6/25/11, the Meteorological Monitoring Instrumentation at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant was lost due to a loss of normal and backup power to the Meteorological Monitoring station.
"This is reportable as an 8 hour ENS report in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as 'Any event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability...'
"Meteorological monitoring was restored to operation at 1841 on 6/25/11. BFN Units 1, 2, and 3 remained in Mode 1 at 100% power throughout the event.
"The NRC Resident has been notified."
"At approximately 1615 [hrs. CDT] on 6/25/11, the Meteorological Monitoring Instrumentation at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant was lost due to a loss of normal and backup power to the Meteorological Monitoring station.
"This is reportable as an 8 hour ENS report in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as 'Any event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability...'
"Meteorological monitoring was restored to operation at 1841 on 6/25/11. BFN Units 1, 2, and 3 remained in Mode 1 at 100% power throughout the event.
"The NRC Resident has been notified."