Event Notification Report for May 26, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/25/2012 - 05/26/2012
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47970
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DAVE WALSH
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DAVE WALSH
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 05/27/2012
Notification Time: 15:45 [ET]
Event Date: 05/26/2012
Event Time: 21:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/27/2012
Notification Time: 15:45 [ET]
Event Date: 05/26/2012
Event Time: 21:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/27/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
JAMES TRAPP (R1DO)
JAMES TRAPP (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY RULE NOT MET
"At 2130 EDT on 5/26/2012, a condition was reported identifying that the 10 CFR Part 26 requirement for performing waiver evaluations was not met for three security officers held over for compensatory measures after lightning strikes impacted security equipment at PPL Susquehanna, LLC.
"Granting a waiver under Subpart I, 'Managing Fatigue,' of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 26, 'Fitness for Duty Programs,' involves a process that, once completed, allows individuals who are subject to the Subpart I work hour controls to not meet one of the work hour requirements.
"Contrary to the above, waivers were not processed for three security officers as required by the regulation and the officers worked hours exceeding the 16 hour limit.
"This event is reportable under 10 CFR 26.719(b)(4) requiring a 24-hour ENS notification."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 2130 EDT on 5/26/2012, a condition was reported identifying that the 10 CFR Part 26 requirement for performing waiver evaluations was not met for three security officers held over for compensatory measures after lightning strikes impacted security equipment at PPL Susquehanna, LLC.
"Granting a waiver under Subpart I, 'Managing Fatigue,' of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 26, 'Fitness for Duty Programs,' involves a process that, once completed, allows individuals who are subject to the Subpart I work hour controls to not meet one of the work hour requirements.
"Contrary to the above, waivers were not processed for three security officers as required by the regulation and the officers worked hours exceeding the 16 hour limit.
"This event is reportable under 10 CFR 26.719(b)(4) requiring a 24-hour ENS notification."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47968
Facility: PILGRIM
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: DAVE NOYES
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: DAVE NOYES
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 05/26/2012
Notification Time: 02:28 [ET]
Event Date: 05/26/2012
Event Time: 02:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/26/2012
Notification Time: 02:28 [ET]
Event Date: 05/26/2012
Event Time: 02:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/26/2012
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):
JAMES TRAPP (R1DO)
JAMES TRAPP (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 42 | Power Operation | 42 | Power Operation |
PRESS RELEASE REGARDING STATUS OF ONGOING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
"On May 26, 2012, at 0200 EDT with the reactor at 42% core thermal power, the following press release is being issued by Entergy Nuclear regarding the status of the ongoing labor negotiations.
"Pilgrim Station Negotiation Team Agrees to Present Proposed Package to Union Membership for Ratification Vote.
"Plymouth, Mass. - Entergy Nuclear and the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), which have been negotiating a four-year Pilgrim Station labor contract, agreed early Saturday to present a proposed package of pay and benefits to the membership for a vote on Saturday, June 7.
"Additionally, the parties have agreed to a 10-day [contract] extension that will expire at midnight on Tuesday, June 5. The previous contract for the approximately 240 workers will remain in effect during the extension.
"Pilgrim's Site Vice President Robert Smith said, 'We appreciate the hard work of both parties to get to this point and believe this proposal represents fair and equitable terms both for our employees and the company.'
"Entergy owns and operates power plants with more than 30,000 megawatts of electrical generating capacity and has about 14,000 employees. Entergy's nuclear businesses comprise six reactors at five sites in Massachusetts, New York, Vermont and Michigan and five reactors at four locations in Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. Entergy Nuclear also manages operations at a nuclear generating plant in Nebraska.
"The [NRC] Resident Inspector staff has been informed of this press release and notification.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi)."
The licensee will notify the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.
"On May 26, 2012, at 0200 EDT with the reactor at 42% core thermal power, the following press release is being issued by Entergy Nuclear regarding the status of the ongoing labor negotiations.
"Pilgrim Station Negotiation Team Agrees to Present Proposed Package to Union Membership for Ratification Vote.
"Plymouth, Mass. - Entergy Nuclear and the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), which have been negotiating a four-year Pilgrim Station labor contract, agreed early Saturday to present a proposed package of pay and benefits to the membership for a vote on Saturday, June 7.
"Additionally, the parties have agreed to a 10-day [contract] extension that will expire at midnight on Tuesday, June 5. The previous contract for the approximately 240 workers will remain in effect during the extension.
"Pilgrim's Site Vice President Robert Smith said, 'We appreciate the hard work of both parties to get to this point and believe this proposal represents fair and equitable terms both for our employees and the company.'
"Entergy owns and operates power plants with more than 30,000 megawatts of electrical generating capacity and has about 14,000 employees. Entergy's nuclear businesses comprise six reactors at five sites in Massachusetts, New York, Vermont and Michigan and five reactors at four locations in Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. Entergy Nuclear also manages operations at a nuclear generating plant in Nebraska.
"The [NRC] Resident Inspector staff has been informed of this press release and notification.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi)."
The licensee will notify the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.