Event Notification Report for July 16, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/15/2011 - 07/16/2011
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47064
Facility: SAN ONOFRE
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: JOHN COCHRAN
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: JOHN COCHRAN
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 07/16/2011
Notification Time: 09:12 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2011
Event Time: 06:12 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/03/2011
Notification Time: 09:12 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2011
Event Time: 06:12 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/03/2011
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):
CHUCK CAIN (R4DO)
ERIC LEEDS (NRR)
ART HOWELL (DRA)
JANE MARSHALL (IRD)
MARC DAPAS (NSIR)
CHUCK CAIN (R4DO)
ERIC LEEDS (NRR)
ART HOWELL (DRA)
JANE MARSHALL (IRD)
MARC DAPAS (NSIR)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED DUE TO ENTRY INTO EAL HU4.1
The licensee declared an Unusual Event at 0612 PDT due to entry into EAL HU4.1 for a security-related event. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for details.
The licensee notified State and local authorities and the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM DANIEL CRUZ TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1255 EDT ON 7/16/11 * * *
The licensee exited the Unusual Event at 0950 PDT after verifying that the exit criteria for EAL HU4.1 had been met. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for details.
The licensee notified State and local authorities and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified NRR EO (Giitter), R4DO (Cain), IRD MOC (Morris), ILTAB (Allston), DHS SWO (Gates), and FEMA (Via).
* * * RETRACTION FROM LEE KELLY TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1356 EDT ON 8/3/11 * * *
After further investigation, the licensee determined that the declaration of the Unusual Event had been a conservative action not required by site procedures. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for details.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R4DO (Hagar), NRR EO (Thorp), and IRD MOC (Gott).
The licensee declared an Unusual Event at 0612 PDT due to entry into EAL HU4.1 for a security-related event. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for details.
The licensee notified State and local authorities and the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM DANIEL CRUZ TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1255 EDT ON 7/16/11 * * *
The licensee exited the Unusual Event at 0950 PDT after verifying that the exit criteria for EAL HU4.1 had been met. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for details.
The licensee notified State and local authorities and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified NRR EO (Giitter), R4DO (Cain), IRD MOC (Morris), ILTAB (Allston), DHS SWO (Gates), and FEMA (Via).
* * * RETRACTION FROM LEE KELLY TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1356 EDT ON 8/3/11 * * *
After further investigation, the licensee determined that the declaration of the Unusual Event had been a conservative action not required by site procedures. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for details.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R4DO (Hagar), NRR EO (Thorp), and IRD MOC (Gott).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47065
Facility: HATCH
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOHN SELLERS
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOHN SELLERS
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 07/16/2011
Notification Time: 22:40 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2011
Event Time: 18:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2011
Notification Time: 22:40 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2011
Event Time: 18:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2011
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):
SCOTT FREEMAN (R2DO)
SCOTT FREEMAN (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 95 | Power Operation | 95 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 95 | Power Operation | 95 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION SYSTEM NON-FUNCTIONAL
"The Technical Support Center ventilation system was found to be non-functional on 7/16/2011 at 1830 EDT. The time period that the Technical Support Center ventilation system was non-functional exceeded the 30 minute time limit that is delineated in the Technical Requirements Manual T3.10.1.
"This event is reportable per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as described in NUREG-1022, rev. 2 since this adversely affects an emergency response facility. Also, this 8 hour notification is made in accordance with Technical Requirements Manual T3.10.1.B.2
"The alternate Technical Support Center facility was functional immediately and remains functional."
Per the licensee, the Technical Support Center ventilation system remains out-of-service. The cause was due to a loss of refrigerant in the system. Repairs are currently underway.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"The Technical Support Center ventilation system was found to be non-functional on 7/16/2011 at 1830 EDT. The time period that the Technical Support Center ventilation system was non-functional exceeded the 30 minute time limit that is delineated in the Technical Requirements Manual T3.10.1.
"This event is reportable per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as described in NUREG-1022, rev. 2 since this adversely affects an emergency response facility. Also, this 8 hour notification is made in accordance with Technical Requirements Manual T3.10.1.B.2
"The alternate Technical Support Center facility was functional immediately and remains functional."
Per the licensee, the Technical Support Center ventilation system remains out-of-service. The cause was due to a loss of refrigerant in the system. Repairs are currently underway.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47056
Facility: CRYSTAL RIVER
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: CHRIS YARASHEVICH
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: CHRIS YARASHEVICH
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 07/15/2011
Notification Time: 13:15 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2011
Event Time: 05:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/2011
Notification Time: 13:15 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2011
Event Time: 05:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/2011
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):
SCOTT FREEMAN (R2DO)
SCOTT FREEMAN (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | N | 0 | Refueling Shutdown | 0 | Refueling Shutdown |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER NON-FUNCTIONAL DUE TO PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"At 0500 on Saturday, July 16th and 0700 on Saturday, July 23rd, a sequence of activities are planned that will render the Technical Support Center (TSC) non-functional by removing all normal and emergency power. These activities are being performed in support of planned TSC facility upgrades. In preparation for this power outage(s), the TSC emergency responders were notified that use of the alternate TSC will be required in accordance with station procedures. Each TSC emergency response function has performed a walkdown and verification that required functions can be established in the alternate location. The duration for each of these TSC power outages is expected to be less than 24 hours. The NRC Operations Center will be provided an update to this notification when power has been removed and restored during this time period."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM RICK VIRGIN TO CHARLES TEAL @ 0730 ON 7/16/11 * * *
On 7/16/2011 at 0707 power was removed from the TSC. If necessary, the alternate TSC is ready for use.
* * * UPDATE FROM WARREN DEAGLE TO BILL HUFFMAN AT 1800 ON 7/16/11 * * *
On 7/16/11 at 1729 EDT, power was restored to the TSC. The TSC has been restored to a normal operational status and can be utilized for emergency response.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. R2DO (Freeman) notified.
* * * UPDATE FROM CHRISTINE McKIM TO CHARLES TEAL AT 0647 EDT ON 7/23/11 * * *
On 7/23/11 at 0645 power was removed from the TSC. If necessary, the alternate TSC is ready for use.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. R2DO (Sykes) notified.
* * * UPDATE AT 1650 ON 7/23/2011 FROM DAVID McAGY TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
[At 1613], "power has been restored to the TSC. The normal TSC can be utilized for ERO response. There are no further planned TSC outages at this time."
Notified the R2DO (Sykes).
"At 0500 on Saturday, July 16th and 0700 on Saturday, July 23rd, a sequence of activities are planned that will render the Technical Support Center (TSC) non-functional by removing all normal and emergency power. These activities are being performed in support of planned TSC facility upgrades. In preparation for this power outage(s), the TSC emergency responders were notified that use of the alternate TSC will be required in accordance with station procedures. Each TSC emergency response function has performed a walkdown and verification that required functions can be established in the alternate location. The duration for each of these TSC power outages is expected to be less than 24 hours. The NRC Operations Center will be provided an update to this notification when power has been removed and restored during this time period."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM RICK VIRGIN TO CHARLES TEAL @ 0730 ON 7/16/11 * * *
On 7/16/2011 at 0707 power was removed from the TSC. If necessary, the alternate TSC is ready for use.
* * * UPDATE FROM WARREN DEAGLE TO BILL HUFFMAN AT 1800 ON 7/16/11 * * *
On 7/16/11 at 1729 EDT, power was restored to the TSC. The TSC has been restored to a normal operational status and can be utilized for emergency response.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. R2DO (Freeman) notified.
* * * UPDATE FROM CHRISTINE McKIM TO CHARLES TEAL AT 0647 EDT ON 7/23/11 * * *
On 7/23/11 at 0645 power was removed from the TSC. If necessary, the alternate TSC is ready for use.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. R2DO (Sykes) notified.
* * * UPDATE AT 1650 ON 7/23/2011 FROM DAVID McAGY TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
[At 1613], "power has been restored to the TSC. The normal TSC can be utilized for ERO response. There are no further planned TSC outages at this time."
Notified the R2DO (Sykes).