Event Notification Report for December 23, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/22/2013 - 12/23/2013
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49672
Facility: NORTH ANNA
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP,[3] M-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVID MOSSER
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP,[3] M-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVID MOSSER
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 12/23/2013
Notification Time: 13:00 [ET]
Event Date: 12/23/2013
Event Time: 08:23 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2013
Notification Time: 13:00 [ET]
Event Date: 12/23/2013
Event Time: 08:23 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2013
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 | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS WITH VIRGINIA STATE EOC DUE TO POWER OUTAGE
"At 0828 EST on 12/23/2013, the North Anna control room was notified that the Virginia State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) had lost all power and all offsite communications. This included commercial phone lines, automatic ring downs, and the State ring down loop (lnsta-phone). At 0900 EST, all communications were restored once emergency generators were placed in service at Virginia State EOC. The Virginia State EOC initially lost offsite power only but all communications were supplied power by an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). Subsequently, the UPS batteries depleted and all communications were lost. At that time (0828 EST) Virginia State EOC personnel notified the North Anna control room and supplied individual cellular phone numbers as an alternative method of contacting the Virginia State EOC.
"This report is reportable in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii), any event that results in a major loss of offsite communications capability, (e.g. Emergency Notification System)."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and Louisa County.
"At 0828 EST on 12/23/2013, the North Anna control room was notified that the Virginia State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) had lost all power and all offsite communications. This included commercial phone lines, automatic ring downs, and the State ring down loop (lnsta-phone). At 0900 EST, all communications were restored once emergency generators were placed in service at Virginia State EOC. The Virginia State EOC initially lost offsite power only but all communications were supplied power by an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). Subsequently, the UPS batteries depleted and all communications were lost. At that time (0828 EST) Virginia State EOC personnel notified the North Anna control room and supplied individual cellular phone numbers as an alternative method of contacting the Virginia State EOC.
"This report is reportable in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii), any event that results in a major loss of offsite communications capability, (e.g. Emergency Notification System)."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and Louisa County.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49673
Facility: SURRY
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: THOMAS OLIVER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: THOMAS OLIVER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 12/23/2013
Notification Time: 13:11 [ET]
Event Date: 12/23/2013
Event Time: 08:28 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2013
Notification Time: 13:11 [ET]
Event Date: 12/23/2013
Event Time: 08:28 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2013
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 | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS WITH VIRGINIA STATE EOC DUE TO POWER OUTAGE
"At 0828 EST on 12/23/2013, the Surry Power Station control room was notified that the Virginia State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) had lost all power and all offsite communications. This included commercial phone lines, automatic ring downs, and the State ringdown loop (lnsta-phone). At 0900 EST, all communications were restored once emergency generators were placed in service at Virginia State EOC. The Virginia State EOC initially lost offsite power and all communications were supplied by an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). Subsequently, the UPS batteries depleted and all communications were lost. At that time, (0828 EST) the Virginia State EOC personnel notified the Surry control room and supplied individual cellular phone numbers as an alternative method of contacting the Virginia State EOC.
"This event is reportable in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii), any event that results in a major loss of offsite communications capability, (e.g., Emergency Notification System)."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 0828 EST on 12/23/2013, the Surry Power Station control room was notified that the Virginia State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) had lost all power and all offsite communications. This included commercial phone lines, automatic ring downs, and the State ringdown loop (lnsta-phone). At 0900 EST, all communications were restored once emergency generators were placed in service at Virginia State EOC. The Virginia State EOC initially lost offsite power and all communications were supplied by an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). Subsequently, the UPS batteries depleted and all communications were lost. At that time, (0828 EST) the Virginia State EOC personnel notified the Surry control room and supplied individual cellular phone numbers as an alternative method of contacting the Virginia State EOC.
"This event is reportable in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii), any event that results in a major loss of offsite communications capability, (e.g., Emergency Notification System)."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49674
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: WALTER ORF
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: WALTER ORF
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 12/23/2013
Notification Time: 16:32 [ET]
Event Date: 12/23/2013
Event Time: 15:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2013
Notification Time: 16:32 [ET]
Event Date: 12/23/2013
Event Time: 15:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(A) - POT UNABLE TO SAFE SD 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(A) - POT UNABLE TO SAFE SD 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
JAMES DWYER (R1DO)
JAMES DWYER (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 |
HISTORICAL GAPS IN HIGH ENERGY LINE BREAK BARRIER
"At 1930 EST on June 7, 2012, it was determined that a series of gaps in a high energy line break (HELB) barrier rendered equipment in the west 480 VAC switchgear room inoperable. There is evidence that this condition had existed since initial construction. The openings were sealed and the equipment restored to operable status at 1605 EST on June 8, 2012. This condition was previously reported to the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(i)(B) in LER 2012-001-00. Upon further engineering analysis, it was determined that for limited exposure times safety functions could have been prevented for certain postulated high energy line breaks. Therefore, this condition is also being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(v)(A),(D), and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v). The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
"At 1930 EST on June 7, 2012, it was determined that a series of gaps in a high energy line break (HELB) barrier rendered equipment in the west 480 VAC switchgear room inoperable. There is evidence that this condition had existed since initial construction. The openings were sealed and the equipment restored to operable status at 1605 EST on June 8, 2012. This condition was previously reported to the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(i)(B) in LER 2012-001-00. Upon further engineering analysis, it was determined that for limited exposure times safety functions could have been prevented for certain postulated high energy line breaks. Therefore, this condition is also being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(v)(A),(D), and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v). The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."