Event Notification Report for September 13, 2019
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/12/2019 - 09/13/2019
Power Reactor
Event Number: 54276
Facility: SEQUOYAH
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN D LINDLEY
HQ OPS Officer: BRIAN P. SMITH
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN D LINDLEY
HQ OPS Officer: BRIAN P. SMITH
Notification Date: 09/13/2019
Notification Time: 11:57 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2019
Event Time: 05:27 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2019
Notification Time: 11:57 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2019
Event Time: 05:27 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2019
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):
FRANK EHRHARDT (R2DO)
FRANK EHRHARDT (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 75 | Power Operation | 75 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EMERGENCY OPERATING FACILITY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO ACCESS ISSUES
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability.
"A condition impacting access to the Emergency Operating Facility, Central Emergency Control Center (CECC), located in the TVA Chattanooga Office Complex occurred on September 13, 2019 at 0527 EDT. Fire suppression capabilities for the TVA Chattanooga Office Complex are currently impacted by a water main failure rendering access to the facility unsafe for personnel.
"If an emergency is declared requiring CECC activation during this period, other emergency response centers will be activated and staffed using existing emergency planning procedures and have the capability to perform the functions normally performed by the CECC.
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the condition affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"The condition does not affect the health and safety of the public.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE ON 09/16/2019 AT 1148 EDT FROM SCOTT THOMAS TO BRIAN LIN VIA PHONE * * *
Water lines impacting the Chattanooga Office Complex were repaired, and as of time 0734 EDT on 9/16/19, the CECC was returned to a functional status.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed of this event update.
Notified R2DO (Ehrhardt).
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability.
"A condition impacting access to the Emergency Operating Facility, Central Emergency Control Center (CECC), located in the TVA Chattanooga Office Complex occurred on September 13, 2019 at 0527 EDT. Fire suppression capabilities for the TVA Chattanooga Office Complex are currently impacted by a water main failure rendering access to the facility unsafe for personnel.
"If an emergency is declared requiring CECC activation during this period, other emergency response centers will be activated and staffed using existing emergency planning procedures and have the capability to perform the functions normally performed by the CECC.
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the condition affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"The condition does not affect the health and safety of the public.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE ON 09/16/2019 AT 1148 EDT FROM SCOTT THOMAS TO BRIAN LIN VIA PHONE * * *
Water lines impacting the Chattanooga Office Complex were repaired, and as of time 0734 EDT on 9/16/19, the CECC was returned to a functional status.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed of this event update.
Notified R2DO (Ehrhardt).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 54277
Facility: WATTS BAR
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JUSTIN GALLAGHER
HQ OPS Officer: BRIAN P. SMITH
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JUSTIN GALLAGHER
HQ OPS Officer: BRIAN P. SMITH
Notification Date: 09/13/2019
Notification Time: 12:21 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2019
Event Time: 05:27 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2019
Notification Time: 12:21 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2019
Event Time: 05:27 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2019
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):
FRANK EHRHARDT (R2DO)
FRANK EHRHARDT (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 11 | Power Operation | 11 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EMERGENCY OPERATING FACILITY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO ACCESS ISSUES
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability.
"A condition impacting access to the Emergency Operating Facility, Central Emergency Control Center (CECC), located in the TVA Chattanooga Office Complex occurred on September 13, 2019 at 0527 EDT. Fire suppression capabilities for the TVA Chattanooga Office Complex are currently impacted by a water main failure rendering access to the facility unsafe for personnel.
"If an emergency is declared requiring CECC activation during this period, other emergency response centers will be activated and staffed using existing emergency planning procedures and have the capability to perform the functions normally performed by the CECC.
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the condition affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"The condition does not affect the health and safety of the public.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE ON 9/19/2019 AT 1341 EDT FROM DEAN BAKER TO ANDREW WAUGH * * *
"Water lines impacting the Chattanooga Office Complex were repaired, and as of time 0734 EDT on 9/16/19, the CECC was returned to a functional status.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed of this event update."
Notified R2DO (Ehrhardt).
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability.
"A condition impacting access to the Emergency Operating Facility, Central Emergency Control Center (CECC), located in the TVA Chattanooga Office Complex occurred on September 13, 2019 at 0527 EDT. Fire suppression capabilities for the TVA Chattanooga Office Complex are currently impacted by a water main failure rendering access to the facility unsafe for personnel.
"If an emergency is declared requiring CECC activation during this period, other emergency response centers will be activated and staffed using existing emergency planning procedures and have the capability to perform the functions normally performed by the CECC.
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the condition affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"The condition does not affect the health and safety of the public.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE ON 9/19/2019 AT 1341 EDT FROM DEAN BAKER TO ANDREW WAUGH * * *
"Water lines impacting the Chattanooga Office Complex were repaired, and as of time 0734 EDT on 9/16/19, the CECC was returned to a functional status.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed of this event update."
Notified R2DO (Ehrhardt).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 54278
Facility: BROWNS FERRY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: BILL BALL
HQ OPS Officer: BRIAN P. SMITH
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: BILL BALL
HQ OPS Officer: BRIAN P. SMITH
Notification Date: 09/13/2019
Notification Time: 12:23 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2019
Event Time: 04:27 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2019
Notification Time: 12:23 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2019
Event Time: 04:27 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2019
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):
FRANK EHRHARDT (R2DO)
FRANK EHRHARDT (R2DO)
| 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 |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EMERGENCY OPERATING FACILITY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO ACCESS ISSUES
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability.
"A condition impacting access to the Emergency Operating Facility, Central Emergency Control Center (CECC), located in the TVA Chattanooga Office Complex occurred on September 13, 2019 at 0427 CDT. Fire suppression capabilities for the TVA Chattanooga Office Complex are currently impacted by a water main failure rendering access to the facility unsafe for personnel.
"If an emergency is declared requiring CECC activation during this period, other emergency response centers will be activated and staffed using existing emergency planning procedures and have the capability to perform the functions normally performed by the CECC.
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the condition affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"The condition does not affect the health and safety of the public.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE ON 9/19/2019 AT 1334 EDT FROM NEEL SHUKLA TO ANDREW WAUGH * * *
"Water lines impacting the Chattanooga Office Complex were repaired, and as of time 0734 EDT on 9/16/19, the CECC was returned to a functional status.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified R2DO (Ehrhardt).
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability.
"A condition impacting access to the Emergency Operating Facility, Central Emergency Control Center (CECC), located in the TVA Chattanooga Office Complex occurred on September 13, 2019 at 0427 CDT. Fire suppression capabilities for the TVA Chattanooga Office Complex are currently impacted by a water main failure rendering access to the facility unsafe for personnel.
"If an emergency is declared requiring CECC activation during this period, other emergency response centers will be activated and staffed using existing emergency planning procedures and have the capability to perform the functions normally performed by the CECC.
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the condition affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"The condition does not affect the health and safety of the public.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE ON 9/19/2019 AT 1334 EDT FROM NEEL SHUKLA TO ANDREW WAUGH * * *
"Water lines impacting the Chattanooga Office Complex were repaired, and as of time 0734 EDT on 9/16/19, the CECC was returned to a functional status.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified R2DO (Ehrhardt).