Event Notification Report for September 06, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/05/2014 - 09/06/2014
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50430
Facility: BEAVER VALLEY
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: PATRICK A. HARTIG
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: PATRICK A. HARTIG
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 09/06/2014
Notification Time: 11:18 [ET]
Event Date: 09/06/2014
Event Time: 09:51 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/07/2014
Notification Time: 11:18 [ET]
Event Date: 09/06/2014
Event Time: 09:51 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/07/2014
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):
MARC FERDAS (R1DO)
MARC FERDAS (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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO ONSITE OIL SPILL
"At 0951 EDT on September 6, 2014, it was determined that Beaver Valley Unit 2 had experienced an oil spill to the catch basin system that progressed to the Ohio River, requiring notification of:
National Response Center (incident report #1094523),
Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Environmental Protection,
Beaver County Emergency Management Agency,
PA Emergency Management Agency and,
Downstream water authorities (Midland Water Authority, Allegheny Ludlum, East Liverpool Water Co.)
"This notification is a required 4-hour report per 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"Oil was inadvertently pumped from a transformer spill catch area during routine seasonal water removal efforts. Oil was not expected in the catch area and the spill catch area had tested negative for oil during pre-removal testing. An oil sheen has been detected on the Ohio River immediately surrounding the outfall. The source of the spill has been terminated, however some residual oil is washing out of the catch basin system into the river. It is estimated that less than 5 gallons entered the river.
"Clean up efforts for the catch basins are currently underway and containment efforts for the oil in the river are being evaluated. A press release is currently being planned.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE FROM BLASE BARTKO TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1025 EDT ON 9/7/14 * * *
The licensee has decided not to issue a press release concerning this event.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R1DO (Ferdas).
"At 0951 EDT on September 6, 2014, it was determined that Beaver Valley Unit 2 had experienced an oil spill to the catch basin system that progressed to the Ohio River, requiring notification of:
National Response Center (incident report #1094523),
Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Environmental Protection,
Beaver County Emergency Management Agency,
PA Emergency Management Agency and,
Downstream water authorities (Midland Water Authority, Allegheny Ludlum, East Liverpool Water Co.)
"This notification is a required 4-hour report per 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"Oil was inadvertently pumped from a transformer spill catch area during routine seasonal water removal efforts. Oil was not expected in the catch area and the spill catch area had tested negative for oil during pre-removal testing. An oil sheen has been detected on the Ohio River immediately surrounding the outfall. The source of the spill has been terminated, however some residual oil is washing out of the catch basin system into the river. It is estimated that less than 5 gallons entered the river.
"Clean up efforts for the catch basins are currently underway and containment efforts for the oil in the river are being evaluated. A press release is currently being planned.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE FROM BLASE BARTKO TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1025 EDT ON 9/7/14 * * *
The licensee has decided not to issue a press release concerning this event.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R1DO (Ferdas).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50431
Facility: BRAIDWOOD
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: EDWIN SWANSON
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: EDWIN SWANSON
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 09/06/2014
Notification Time: 13:17 [ET]
Event Date: 09/06/2014
Event Time: 06:13 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/06/2014
Notification Time: 13:17 [ET]
Event Date: 09/06/2014
Event Time: 06:13 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/06/2014
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):
CHRISTINE LIPA (R3DO)
CHRISTINE LIPA (R3DO)
| 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 |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSING UNITS OUT OF SERVICE
"At 0613 [CDT] on 9/6/2014, Technical Support Center roof mounted condensing units were found tripped by operations personnel. An attempt was made to restart both condensing units, neither condensing unit would restart. This caused a loss of Technical Support Center cooling capability. Technical Support Center Air Handling system is in service and required filtration remains available. Wet bulb temperature of the TSC, taken at 0950 [CDT] is 78.0 degrees F. Corrective action process has been initiated.
"This event is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as described in NUREG-1022, Rev. 3, since this condition affects an emergency response facility."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * UPDATE FROM DAVE CIHA TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1822 EDT ON 9/10/14 * * *
"Braidwood Generating Station TSC ventilation was repaired to available status at 1700 CDT on September 10, 2014. During troubleshooting, it was discovered that two of three fuses leading to the controller for a fan had cleared. The fuses were replaced and the station is currently monitoring the voltage and current of the fan controller."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (Riemer).
"At 0613 [CDT] on 9/6/2014, Technical Support Center roof mounted condensing units were found tripped by operations personnel. An attempt was made to restart both condensing units, neither condensing unit would restart. This caused a loss of Technical Support Center cooling capability. Technical Support Center Air Handling system is in service and required filtration remains available. Wet bulb temperature of the TSC, taken at 0950 [CDT] is 78.0 degrees F. Corrective action process has been initiated.
"This event is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as described in NUREG-1022, Rev. 3, since this condition affects an emergency response facility."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * UPDATE FROM DAVE CIHA TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1822 EDT ON 9/10/14 * * *
"Braidwood Generating Station TSC ventilation was repaired to available status at 1700 CDT on September 10, 2014. During troubleshooting, it was discovered that two of three fuses leading to the controller for a fan had cleared. The fuses were replaced and the station is currently monitoring the voltage and current of the fan controller."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (Riemer).