Event Notification Report for December 20, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/19/2014 - 12/20/2014
EVENT NUMBERS
50697
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50697
Facility: COOK
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: KURT BERAN
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: KURT BERAN
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 12/20/2014
Notification Time: 13:39 [ET]
Event Date: 12/20/2014
Event Time: 12:12 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/22/2014
Notification Time: 13:39 [ET]
Event Date: 12/20/2014
Event Time: 12:12 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/22/2014
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):
AARON MCCRAW (R3DO)
AARON MCCRAW (R3DO)
| 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 OIL LEAK FROM MAIN TURBINE LUBE OIL SYSTEM
"At 1212 EST on December 20, 2014, D.C. Cook notified the State of Michigan and local authorities of an oil leak from the Unit 2 Main Turbine Lube Oil Cooler to Lake Michigan. Approximately 2000 gallons have leaked into Lake Michigan since October 25, 2014. No visible oil or oil sheen is present on Lake Michigan or the shore line. The leak is currently isolated as of 1030 EST on December 20, 2014. Leak repairs will be made to the cooler prior to placing back in service.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to notification of offsite agencies."
Notified DOE, EPA, USDA, HHS, and FEMA.
* * * UPDATE FROM PERRY GRAHAM TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1432 EST ON 12/22/14 * * *
The licensee issued a press release about this event this afternoon.
Notified R3DO (Dickson).
"At 1212 EST on December 20, 2014, D.C. Cook notified the State of Michigan and local authorities of an oil leak from the Unit 2 Main Turbine Lube Oil Cooler to Lake Michigan. Approximately 2000 gallons have leaked into Lake Michigan since October 25, 2014. No visible oil or oil sheen is present on Lake Michigan or the shore line. The leak is currently isolated as of 1030 EST on December 20, 2014. Leak repairs will be made to the cooler prior to placing back in service.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to notification of offsite agencies."
Notified DOE, EPA, USDA, HHS, and FEMA.
* * * UPDATE FROM PERRY GRAHAM TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1432 EST ON 12/22/14 * * *
The licensee issued a press release about this event this afternoon.
Notified R3DO (Dickson).