Event Notification Report for August 05, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/04/2016 - 08/05/2016
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52156
Facility: MONTICELLO
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: KIM HOFFMAN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: KIM HOFFMAN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 08/05/2016
Notification Time: 13:58 [ET]
Event Date: 08/05/2016
Event Time: 10:14 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/05/2016
Notification Time: 13:58 [ET]
Event Date: 08/05/2016
Event Time: 10:14 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/05/2016
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):
RICHARD SKOKOWSKI (R3DO)
RICHARD SKOKOWSKI (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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO DRINKING WATER EXCEEDING LIMITS
"On 8/5/2016 at 1014 [CDT], the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant (MNGP) was notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of a notice of violation for exceeding the drinking water limit for carbon tetrachloride in the drinking water well that supplies the Security Access Facility. Additionally the MDH will be notifying the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding the violation. As a result, this issue is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) for notifications to other offsite government agencies. There was no impact to the health and safety of the general public as a result of this issue. The drinking fountains in the Security Access Facility have been isolated. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"On 8/5/2016 at 1014 [CDT], the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant (MNGP) was notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of a notice of violation for exceeding the drinking water limit for carbon tetrachloride in the drinking water well that supplies the Security Access Facility. Additionally the MDH will be notifying the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding the violation. As a result, this issue is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) for notifications to other offsite government agencies. There was no impact to the health and safety of the general public as a result of this issue. The drinking fountains in the Security Access Facility have been isolated. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52157
Facility: FARLEY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: CHARLES BAREFIELD
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: CHARLES BAREFIELD
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 08/05/2016
Notification Time: 20:55 [ET]
Event Date: 08/05/2016
Event Time: 12:09 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/06/2016
Notification Time: 20:55 [ET]
Event Date: 08/05/2016
Event Time: 12:09 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/06/2016
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):
LADONNA SUGGS (R2DO)
LADONNA SUGGS (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FIRE DETECTION PANEL FAILURE AND LOSS OF ASSESSMENT CAPABILITY
"At 1209 CDT on 8/5/16, during testing of Unit 2 Auxiliary Building Pre-action Sprinkler Systems, all zones on the Unit 2 Pyrotronics Fire Detection Panel went into an alarm state and were unable to be reset. This condition is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a Major Loss of Assessment capability.
"The NRC Resident has been notified."
The licensee has initiated all necessary compensatory and corrective actions.
* * * UPDATE FROM BLAKE MITCHELL TO VINCE KLCO AT 1718 EDT ON 8/6/2016 * * *
"At 1600 CDT on 8/6/16, the Unit 2 Pyrotronics Fire Detection Panel was declared functional following repair of master override reset test switch and supply fuse. The Pyrotronics Fire Detection Panel was successfully tested following maintenance. The emergency assessment capability for the site's Emergency Plan has been fully restored.
"The NRC Resident has been notified"
Notified the R2DO (Suggs).
"At 1209 CDT on 8/5/16, during testing of Unit 2 Auxiliary Building Pre-action Sprinkler Systems, all zones on the Unit 2 Pyrotronics Fire Detection Panel went into an alarm state and were unable to be reset. This condition is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a Major Loss of Assessment capability.
"The NRC Resident has been notified."
The licensee has initiated all necessary compensatory and corrective actions.
* * * UPDATE FROM BLAKE MITCHELL TO VINCE KLCO AT 1718 EDT ON 8/6/2016 * * *
"At 1600 CDT on 8/6/16, the Unit 2 Pyrotronics Fire Detection Panel was declared functional following repair of master override reset test switch and supply fuse. The Pyrotronics Fire Detection Panel was successfully tested following maintenance. The emergency assessment capability for the site's Emergency Plan has been fully restored.
"The NRC Resident has been notified"
Notified the R2DO (Suggs).