Event Notification Report for May 19, 2000
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/18/2000 - 05/19/2000
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37012
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: JERRY FREEMAN
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: JERRY FREEMAN
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 05/19/2000
Notification Time: 12:23 [ET]
Event Date: 05/19/2000
Event Time: 11:38 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/19/2000
Notification Time: 12:23 [ET]
Event Date: 05/19/2000
Event Time: 11:38 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/19/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(vi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(vi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
DAVID LEW (R1)
DAVID LEW (R1)
| 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 REGARDING SPURIOUS SIREN ACTIVATION
At 1138, the licensee was notified that prompt notification siren #4 in Barnegat Township had spuriously activated. The siren was deactivated at 1210, and a faulty circuit board was identified in the siren. The licensee contacted the Barnegat Township Police Department, the Ocean County Sheriff's office and the New Jersey State Police of the siren activation. The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this event by the licensee.
At 1138, the licensee was notified that prompt notification siren #4 in Barnegat Township had spuriously activated. The siren was deactivated at 1210, and a faulty circuit board was identified in the siren. The licensee contacted the Barnegat Township Police Department, the Ocean County Sheriff's office and the New Jersey State Police of the siren activation. The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this event by the licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37013
Facility: QUAD CITIES
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] GE-3
NRC Notified By: DARYL CLARK
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] GE-3
NRC Notified By: DARYL CLARK
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 05/19/2000
Notification Time: 14:34 [ET]
Event Date: 05/19/2000
Event Time: 10:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/19/2000
Notification Time: 14:34 [ET]
Event Date: 05/19/2000
Event Time: 10:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/19/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iii)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iii)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
JOHN MADERA (R3)
JOHN MADERA (R3)
| 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 |
CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY VENTILATION SYSTEM REFRIGERATION CONTROL UNIT INOPERABLE
"On May 19, 2000, at 1045 hours, while performing the Control Room Emergency Ventilation System monthly operability test. the refrigeration control unit failed to start. The cause of the failure is unknown, and troubleshooting is in progress. Technical Specification 3.8.D, Action 1.b was entered, placing both units in a 30 day LCO.
"This is being reported per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iii)(D), loss of a safety function needed to mitigate the consequences of art accident."
The NRC resident inspector will be informed of this event by the licensee.
"On May 19, 2000, at 1045 hours, while performing the Control Room Emergency Ventilation System monthly operability test. the refrigeration control unit failed to start. The cause of the failure is unknown, and troubleshooting is in progress. Technical Specification 3.8.D, Action 1.b was entered, placing both units in a 30 day LCO.
"This is being reported per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iii)(D), loss of a safety function needed to mitigate the consequences of art accident."
The NRC resident inspector will be informed of this event by the licensee.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 37014
Rep Org: CROW BUTTE RESOURCES
Licensee: CROW BUTTE RESOURCES
Region: 4
City: CRAWFORD State: NE
County:
License #: SUA-1534
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE GRIFFIN
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Licensee: CROW BUTTE RESOURCES
Region: 4
City: CRAWFORD State: NE
County:
License #: SUA-1534
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE GRIFFIN
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 05/19/2000
Notification Time: 16:55 [ET]
Event Date: 05/19/2000
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/19/2000
Notification Time: 16:55 [ET]
Event Date: 05/19/2000
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/19/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BILL JONES (R4)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
BILL REAMER (NMSS)
BILL JONES (R4)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
BILL REAMER (NMSS)
EVAPORATION POND LINER LEAKING
The licensee reported that the inner liner of evaporation pond #4 appears to be leaking. Increased conductivity has been detected in the underdrain system. The pond contains a brine solution with trace amounts of Ra-226 and uranium.
The licensee believes that the leakage is through a poor weld on a six inch patch of the inner liner located just above the waterline. High winds in the area have been pushing the water level above the patch. Samples taken from a standpipe located near the patch indicate conductivity approaching that of the brine solution. The licensee is pumping down the pond for a liner inspection. No leakage into the soil has occurred.
The licensee reported that the inner liner of evaporation pond #4 appears to be leaking. Increased conductivity has been detected in the underdrain system. The pond contains a brine solution with trace amounts of Ra-226 and uranium.
The licensee believes that the leakage is through a poor weld on a six inch patch of the inner liner located just above the waterline. High winds in the area have been pushing the water level above the patch. Samples taken from a standpipe located near the patch indicate conductivity approaching that of the brine solution. The licensee is pumping down the pond for a liner inspection. No leakage into the soil has occurred.