NRC Action Number(s) and
Facility Name |
Action Type
(Severity) &
Civil Penalty
(if any) |
Date
Issued |
Description |
EA-24-111
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station
|
NOV
(White) |
01/27/2025 |
On January 27, 2025, the NRC issued a notice of violation to Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC (licensee) associated with a white significance determination process finding at Susquehanna Steam Electrical Station, Units 1 and 2. The white finding, an issue of low-to-moderate safety significance, involved the licensee’s failure to promptly identify and correct a condition adverse to quality for the 'B' emergency diesel generator (EDG), which resulted in the inoperability of the EDG. This failure to correct a condition adverse to quality was contrary to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI, "Corrective Action" and licensee Technical Specifications. |
EA-15-022
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station |
NOV
(White) |
06/22/2015 |
On June 22, 2015, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation associated with a White Significance Determination Process finding to Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC. The finding was associated with the failure to implement the 15-minute assessment, classification, and declaration period for a potential loss of Reactor Coolant System (RCS) barrier emergency action level (EAL) at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (Susquehanna), Units 1 and 2. Specifically, Susquehanna interpreted the 15-minute assessment, classification, and declaration clock to start when operator actions were, or were expected to be, unsuccessful in isolating an RCS leak rather than upon the time when the EAL thresholds were exceeded. Susquehanna's incorrect interpretation of the 15-minute assessment and declaration period degraded its ability to make a timely Site Area Emergency declaration. The Notice of Violation involved the failure to comply with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4),"Emergency Plans," 10 CFR 50.54(q)(2), "Conditions of License," and 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Section IV.C.2., "Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Production and Utilization Facilities." |
EA-12-216
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station
Berwick, PA |
NOV
(SL III) |
08/28/2013 |
On August 28, 2013, a Notice of Violation (NOV) was issued to Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL) Susquehanna, LLC for a Severity Level III problem for several issues with PPL's process for conducting biennial medical exams for licensed reactor operators (ROs) and reporting changes in RO medical conditions. Between August 2007 and June 2012, eight RO's performed licensed duties when they had permanent disabilities or illnesses that caused them to not meet the requirements of 10 CFR 55.33, "Disposition of an initial application." PPL also provided information to the NRC that was not complete and accurate when they submitted an initial RO application and three NRC licensed operator renewal applications. This was a violation of 10 CFR 50.9, "Completeness and accuracy of information." |
EA-10-207
Susquehanna 1 & 2 |
NOV
(White) |
12/16/2010 |
On December 16, 2010, the NRC issued a White finding to PPL Susquehanna, LLC as a result of inspections at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Plant Unit 1 and 2. The White finding involved inadequate procedures related to the maintenance and operation of the main condenser waterboxes and circulating water system, which resulted in an internal flooding event, a manual scram, and a loss of the normal reactor heat sink. There were no NRC violations associated with the finding. |
EA-09-248
Susquehanna 1 & 2 |
NOV
(SL III) |
01/28/2010 |
On January 28, 2010, a Notice of Violation for a Severity Level III violation was issued to PPL Susquehanna, LLC. This finding involved a violation of 10 CFR Part 55.21 which requires, in part, that the licensed operator receives a medical examination by a physician every two years and meets the requirements of 10 CFR 55.33(a)(1). 10 CFR 55.33(a)(1) states, in part, the medical condition of the applicant will not adversely affect the performance of assigned duties or cause operational errors endangering public health and safety. 10 CFR 55.33(b) states, in part, if an applicant's general medical condition does not meet the minimum standards under 10 CFR 55.33(a)(1), the Commission may approve the application and include conditions in the license to accommodate the medical defect. 10 CFR 55.23 requires, in part, that a facility licensee shall certify the medical fitness of an applicant. PPL certified that it used the guidance of ANSI/ANS 3.4 1983 which describes the health requirements.
Contrary to the above, in 2009, a PPL operator did not meet a certain medical prerequisite for performing NRC-licensed operator activities. Specifically, on three separate occasions, the licensed operator performed duties, even though a change in his license condition existed, as found by a medical examination.
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EA-02-216
Susquehanna 1 & 2
|
NOV
(SL III) |
01/13/2003 |
On January 13, 2003, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity Level III violation involving the backfilling of a dry shielded canister with argon, rather than helium, as required by the Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for the dry spent fuel storage system used at Susquehanna. |
EA-01-087
Susquehanna 1 & 2 |
NOV
(White) |
09/13/2001 |
On September 13, 2001, a Notice of Violation was issued for a violation associated with a White SDP finding involving certain emergency preparedness functions for an emergency at the site not being met. The violation involved the failure to ensure that procedures were adequate and staffing levels were maintained to meet the site's emergency plan requirements.. |
EA-01-012
Susquehanna 1 & 2 |
NOV
(White) |
03/12/2001 |
On March 12, 2001, a Notice of Violation was issued for a violation associated with a White SDP finding involving a substantial potential for personnel to sustain external radiation exposures in excess of occupational exposure limits. The violation involved the failure to perform an adequate evaluation of radiation hazards to assure that occupational dose limits would not be exceeded. |
EA-97-472
Susquehanna 1 & 2 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$ 55,000 |
01/09/1998 |
Controls over an EDG voltage regulator adjustment knob were insufficient to ensure voltage remained appropriately set at 100%. |
EA-96-270;
Susquehanna 1 & 2 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$210,000 |
06/20/1997 |
Erroneous breaker alignment for "E" diesel generator in violation of procedures, EDG inoperable beyond TS LCO time; operators violations of TS surveillance requirements. |