Event Notification Report for December 12, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/11/2011 - 12/12/2011
EVENT NUMBERS
47520
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47520
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: JIM RICHIE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: JIM RICHIE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 12/12/2011
Notification Time: 18:06 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2011
Event Time: 16:50 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2011
Notification Time: 18:06 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2011
Event Time: 16:50 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2011
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):
HAROLD GRAY (R1DO)
HAROLD GRAY (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 TO STATE OF NEW JERSEY DUE TO HIGH OPACITY OF DIESEL EXHAUST
"At 1447 [EST] Oyster Creek experienced a failure of a discharge flange on a fire protection pond pump. The fire system backup fire diesel started in response to low system pressure. At 1540 [EST], it was noted that the fire diesel had higher than expected opacity from its exhaust. High exhaust opacity (equal to or greater than 20% for more than 3 minutes in any consecutive 30 minute period) is reportable to the State of New Jersey in accordance with the Auxiliary Boiler Air Pollution Control Permit. At 1650 [EST], high opacity from the fire diesel was reported to the State of New Jersey via the NJ Department of Environmental Protection hotline.
"In accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(xi) this event is being reported due to Offsite Notification."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 1447 [EST] Oyster Creek experienced a failure of a discharge flange on a fire protection pond pump. The fire system backup fire diesel started in response to low system pressure. At 1540 [EST], it was noted that the fire diesel had higher than expected opacity from its exhaust. High exhaust opacity (equal to or greater than 20% for more than 3 minutes in any consecutive 30 minute period) is reportable to the State of New Jersey in accordance with the Auxiliary Boiler Air Pollution Control Permit. At 1650 [EST], high opacity from the fire diesel was reported to the State of New Jersey via the NJ Department of Environmental Protection hotline.
"In accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(xi) this event is being reported due to Offsite Notification."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.