Event Notification Report for June 01, 2019
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/31/2019 - 06/01/2019
EVENT NUMBERS
54097
Power Reactor
Event Number: 54097
Facility: SOUTH TEXAS
Region: 4 State: TX
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: PAUL BURTON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Region: 4 State: TX
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: PAUL BURTON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 06/01/2019
Notification Time: 17:58 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2019
Event Time: 16:18 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/01/2019
Notification Time: 17:58 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2019
Event Time: 16:18 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/01/2019
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):
JASON KOZAL (R4DO)
JASON KOZAL (R4DO)
| 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 GASOLINE LEAKAGE TO SITE DRAINAGE SYSTEM
"On June 1,2019, at 1618 [CDT], a notification under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2) is being made due to notification to offsite agencies as a result of gasoline leakage to the site drainage system in the owner controlled area at South Texas Project.
"During a routine tour, the facilities department notified the site environmental group about a gasoline leak on fuel tank sight glass at the fuel island on site. The site environmental [group] has determined the leak amount requires notification to the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency National Response Center.
"The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality was notified at 1618 on June 1, 2019, and the Environmental Protection Agency National Response Center at 1626 on June 1, 2019.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The licensee stated that approximately 1,384 gallons of gasoline leaked over a period of time. The spill is located at an equipment warehouse area at a distance from the plant. The leak has been isolated and the cleanup is expected to be completed by tomorrow.
"On June 1,2019, at 1618 [CDT], a notification under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2) is being made due to notification to offsite agencies as a result of gasoline leakage to the site drainage system in the owner controlled area at South Texas Project.
"During a routine tour, the facilities department notified the site environmental group about a gasoline leak on fuel tank sight glass at the fuel island on site. The site environmental [group] has determined the leak amount requires notification to the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency National Response Center.
"The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality was notified at 1618 on June 1, 2019, and the Environmental Protection Agency National Response Center at 1626 on June 1, 2019.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The licensee stated that approximately 1,384 gallons of gasoline leaked over a period of time. The spill is located at an equipment warehouse area at a distance from the plant. The leak has been isolated and the cleanup is expected to be completed by tomorrow.