Event Notification Report for August 16, 2017
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/15/2017 - 08/16/2017
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52909
Facility: PEACH BOTTOM
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JEREMY PETERS
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JEREMY PETERS
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 08/16/2017
Notification Time: 15:41 [ET]
Event Date: 08/16/2017
Event Time: 10:39 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2017
Notification Time: 15:41 [ET]
Event Date: 08/16/2017
Event Time: 10:39 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2017
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):
HAROLD GRAY (R1DO)
HAROLD GRAY (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 |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF POWER TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER
"On 8/16/2017, at 1039 [EDT], an un-planned trip of the Peach Bottom Station Blackout Transformer 34.5 kV feeder breaker 1005 and a loss of the 191-00 line occurred causing a loss of power to Unit 1 and the TSC. Power was not restored to the TSC or the ventilation system within 1 hour. Power was subsequently restored to the TSC at 1207 hours [EDT] and the ventilation system was restored to available.
"This report is being submitted pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a Major Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities due to a reduction in the effectiveness of the Onsite Technical Support Center (TSC).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed of this notification."
"On 8/16/2017, at 1039 [EDT], an un-planned trip of the Peach Bottom Station Blackout Transformer 34.5 kV feeder breaker 1005 and a loss of the 191-00 line occurred causing a loss of power to Unit 1 and the TSC. Power was not restored to the TSC or the ventilation system within 1 hour. Power was subsequently restored to the TSC at 1207 hours [EDT] and the ventilation system was restored to available.
"This report is being submitted pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a Major Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities due to a reduction in the effectiveness of the Onsite Technical Support Center (TSC).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed of this notification."
Agreement State
Event Number: 52910
Rep Org: SC DIV OF HEALTH & ENV CONTROL
Licensee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER
Region: 1
City: GEORGETOWN State: SC
County:
License #: 060
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LELAND CAVE
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER
Region: 1
City: GEORGETOWN State: SC
County:
License #: 060
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LELAND CAVE
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 08/17/2017
Notification Time: 12:12 [ET]
Event Date: 08/16/2017
Event Time: 11:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/17/2017
Notification Time: 12:12 [ET]
Event Date: 08/16/2017
Event Time: 11:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/17/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
HAROLD GRAY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
HAROLD GRAY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE LOST SHUTTER
The following report was received via e-mail:
"The licensee called to notify the state that during their annual inventory review, they found that one of their Thermo Measure Tech 5192 fixed gauges had lost its shutter. Upon searching, the shutter was later found on the floor. The call to the state was made on August 17, 2017 at 1010 [EDT]. The Radiation Safety Officer stated that surveys were done and that the highest reading around the gauge was less than 0.5 mR/hr. He also stated that a consultant has been called to replace the shutter and to evaluate the damaged gauge and several other gauges throughout the plant. The licensee stated that a written report will be sent within 30 days of the event. Updates to this event will be made through the NMED system."
The following report was received via e-mail:
"The licensee called to notify the state that during their annual inventory review, they found that one of their Thermo Measure Tech 5192 fixed gauges had lost its shutter. Upon searching, the shutter was later found on the floor. The call to the state was made on August 17, 2017 at 1010 [EDT]. The Radiation Safety Officer stated that surveys were done and that the highest reading around the gauge was less than 0.5 mR/hr. He also stated that a consultant has been called to replace the shutter and to evaluate the damaged gauge and several other gauges throughout the plant. The licensee stated that a written report will be sent within 30 days of the event. Updates to this event will be made through the NMED system."