Event Notification Report for September 18, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/17/2011 - 09/18/2011
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47273
Facility: PEACH BOTTOM
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: PHILIP PAUTLER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: PHILIP PAUTLER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 09/18/2011
Notification Time: 08:52 [ET]
Event Date: 09/18/2011
Event Time: 04:44 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/18/2011
Notification Time: 08:52 [ET]
Event Date: 09/18/2011
Event Time: 04:44 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/18/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xii) - OFFSITE MEDICAL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xii) - OFFSITE MEDICAL
Person (Organization):
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
| 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 | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
TRANSPORT OF POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED INJURED WORKER
"A worker was transported to an off-site medical facility due to a work-related hand injury. The individual was not contaminated. The individual's left hand work glove was found to be contaminated. The individual remains under the care of physicians and all contaminated material was safely collected and is being transported back to Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station as required."
A licensee health physics employee accompanied the worker to the hospital. There was no spread of contamination in the ambulance or at the hospital.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will be notifying the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and local authorities.
"A worker was transported to an off-site medical facility due to a work-related hand injury. The individual was not contaminated. The individual's left hand work glove was found to be contaminated. The individual remains under the care of physicians and all contaminated material was safely collected and is being transported back to Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station as required."
A licensee health physics employee accompanied the worker to the hospital. There was no spread of contamination in the ambulance or at the hospital.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will be notifying the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and local authorities.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47274
Facility: PALO VERDE
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: BRAD EKLUND
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: BRAD EKLUND
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 09/18/2011
Notification Time: 11:00 [ET]
Event Date: 09/18/2011
Event Time: 08:30 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/18/2011
Notification Time: 11:00 [ET]
Event Date: 09/18/2011
Event Time: 08:30 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/18/2011
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):
GREG PICK (R4DO)
GREG PICK (R4DO)
| 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 |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"The following event description is based on information currently available. If through subsequent reviews of this event additional information is identified that is pertinent to this event or alters the information being provided at this time a follow-up notification will be made via the ENS or under the reporting requirements of 10CFR50.73.
"This report is being made under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) for unavailability of the Palo Verde Technical Support Center (TSC). On September 18, 2011, from approximately 0830 to 1700 MST, a scheduled power outage will cause the TSC to be non-functional due to the loss of lighting, ventilation, Emergency Response Facilities Data Acquisition and Display System (ERFDADS), and the Plant Information (PI) System in the TSC. Temporary lighting will be installed prior to the power outage. In the event that the TSC is required to be activated, the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) will respond to the TSC and the electrical maintenance group will stop maintenance activities and restore power. The TSC will then be declared functional after power is restored.
"In addition, due to the power outage to the TSC, PI and ERFDADS will be unavailable at the Emergency Operations Facility.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of the planned power outage."
* * * UPDATE FROM MIKE KOHART TO JOHN KNOKE AT 2200 EDT ON 9/18/11 * * *
At 2200 EDT the Palo Verde Technical Support Center (TSC) has been restored to service This includes Emergency Response Facilities Data Acquisition and Display System (ERFDADS), and the Plant Information (PI) System.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R4DO (Pick).
"The following event description is based on information currently available. If through subsequent reviews of this event additional information is identified that is pertinent to this event or alters the information being provided at this time a follow-up notification will be made via the ENS or under the reporting requirements of 10CFR50.73.
"This report is being made under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) for unavailability of the Palo Verde Technical Support Center (TSC). On September 18, 2011, from approximately 0830 to 1700 MST, a scheduled power outage will cause the TSC to be non-functional due to the loss of lighting, ventilation, Emergency Response Facilities Data Acquisition and Display System (ERFDADS), and the Plant Information (PI) System in the TSC. Temporary lighting will be installed prior to the power outage. In the event that the TSC is required to be activated, the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) will respond to the TSC and the electrical maintenance group will stop maintenance activities and restore power. The TSC will then be declared functional after power is restored.
"In addition, due to the power outage to the TSC, PI and ERFDADS will be unavailable at the Emergency Operations Facility.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of the planned power outage."
* * * UPDATE FROM MIKE KOHART TO JOHN KNOKE AT 2200 EDT ON 9/18/11 * * *
At 2200 EDT the Palo Verde Technical Support Center (TSC) has been restored to service This includes Emergency Response Facilities Data Acquisition and Display System (ERFDADS), and the Plant Information (PI) System.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R4DO (Pick).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47275
Facility: CALLAWAY
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVID LANTZ
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVID LANTZ
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 09/18/2011
Notification Time: 12:41 [ET]
Event Date: 09/18/2011
Event Time: 10:56 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/18/2011
Notification Time: 12:41 [ET]
Event Date: 09/18/2011
Event Time: 10:56 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/18/2011
Emergency Class: ALERT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
GREG PICK (R4DO)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
ERIC LEEDS (NRR)
ELMO COLLINS (RA)
JOSEPH GIITTER (NRR)
GREG PICK (R4DO)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
ERIC LEEDS (NRR)
ELMO COLLINS (RA)
JOSEPH GIITTER (NRR)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
ALERT DECLARED DUE TO A FREON GAS RELEASE INTO A SAFE SHUTDOWN EQUIPMENT AREA
"An Alert was declared at Callaway Nuclear Plant at 1056 [CDT] due to EAL HA3.1. Access to an Auxiliary Building area which is prohibited due to release of toxic gas which jeopardizes operation of systems required to maintain safe operations or safely shutdown the reactor. EAL HU3.1 (Unusual Event) is also applicable at the same time.
"The cause of the toxic gas release was a Freon gas leak from the 'A' Control Room air conditioner unit."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local government. Also notified USDA (Pitt) and HHS (Emerson).
* * * UPDATE FROM DAVID LANTZ TO JOHN KNOKE AT 1847 EDT ON 9/18/11 * * *
At 1737 CDT, Callaway Nuclear Plant exited from the Alert for EAL HA3.1, and exited from the Unusual Event for EAL HU3.1. The plant continues to operate at 100% power in Mode 1. There was no radiological release due to this event. Additionally, a press release will be performed after the event closeout.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local government. Notifications were also given to R4DO (Pick), NRR EO (Giitter), IRD-MOC (Morris), HQ PAO (Hayden), DHS (Gates), FEMA (Via), DOE (Foote), USDA (Sanders) and HHS (Hoskins).
"An Alert was declared at Callaway Nuclear Plant at 1056 [CDT] due to EAL HA3.1. Access to an Auxiliary Building area which is prohibited due to release of toxic gas which jeopardizes operation of systems required to maintain safe operations or safely shutdown the reactor. EAL HU3.1 (Unusual Event) is also applicable at the same time.
"The cause of the toxic gas release was a Freon gas leak from the 'A' Control Room air conditioner unit."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local government. Also notified USDA (Pitt) and HHS (Emerson).
* * * UPDATE FROM DAVID LANTZ TO JOHN KNOKE AT 1847 EDT ON 9/18/11 * * *
At 1737 CDT, Callaway Nuclear Plant exited from the Alert for EAL HA3.1, and exited from the Unusual Event for EAL HU3.1. The plant continues to operate at 100% power in Mode 1. There was no radiological release due to this event. Additionally, a press release will be performed after the event closeout.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local government. Notifications were also given to R4DO (Pick), NRR EO (Giitter), IRD-MOC (Morris), HQ PAO (Hayden), DHS (Gates), FEMA (Via), DOE (Foote), USDA (Sanders) and HHS (Hoskins).