Event Notification Report for April 17, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/16/2002 - 04/17/2002
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38862
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: GLENN HUTTON
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: GLENN HUTTON
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 04/17/2002
Notification Time: 16:46 [ET]
Event Date: 04/17/2002
Event Time: 09:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/17/2002
Notification Time: 16:46 [ET]
Event Date: 04/17/2002
Event Time: 09:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/17/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
JOHN ROGGE (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 |
CONTRACT SUPERVISOR FITNESS-FOR-DUTY TEST POSITIVE FOR ALCOHOL
A contract supervisor tested positive for alcohol and has been referred to the employee assistance program. (Contact the NRC operations officer for additional details.)
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
A contract supervisor tested positive for alcohol and has been referred to the employee assistance program. (Contact the NRC operations officer for additional details.)
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38859
Facility: PILGRIM
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: FRANCIS CLIFFORD
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: FRANCIS CLIFFORD
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 04/17/2002
Notification Time: 14:49 [ET]
Event Date: 04/17/2002
Event Time: 13:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/17/2002
Notification Time: 14:49 [ET]
Event Date: 04/17/2002
Event Time: 13:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/17/2002
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):
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
JOHN ROGGE (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 |
LOSS OF OFFSITE COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY VIA ALL EMERGENCY SIRENS DUE TO A LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION ON A CIRCUIT BOARD WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED FROM AN ONGOING HEAT WAVE IN THE NORTHEAST
A low voltage condition on a circuit board is believed to have resulted in the loss of offsite communication capability via the emergency sirens. Preliminary investigations revealed that the failure may have been heat related (the result of an ongoing heat wave in the northeast). Troubleshooting is currently in progress.
The licensee notified all of the towns within the emergency planning zone, and the Fire Departments within the affected area plan to perform route alerts (make announcements locally) if there is a need to notify the public before the emergency sirens are returned to service. The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector but does not plan to issue a press release.
***** UPDATE FROM FRANCIS CLIFFORD TO LEIGH TROCINE AT 1546 ON 04/17/02 *****
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"At 1330 on April 17, 2002, the Prompt Alert and Notification system (offsite communication capability - 112 sirens) was determined to be inoperable. This event was due to a failed siren that was broadcasting a continuous radio frequency transmission to the remaining sirens in the system. This condition prevented activation of the remaining 111 sirens. The Emergency Planning group is presently attempting to locate and isolate the problem. All affected towns have been notified of the loss of siren capability. A backup plan is in place (route alerting) in the event of an emergency at Pilgrim Station."
"FOLLOWUP: At 1530 on April 17, 2002, the Prompt Alert and Notification system was restored to operable status. The failed siren has been isolated and will be repaired shortly. The remaining 111 sirens are operational. All affected towns have been notified that the system has been restored."
"Notification References: 10CFR50.72(b)(1)(v) and 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee plans to notify the NRC resident inspector and the Fire Departments. The NRC operations officer notified the R1DO (John Rogge).
A low voltage condition on a circuit board is believed to have resulted in the loss of offsite communication capability via the emergency sirens. Preliminary investigations revealed that the failure may have been heat related (the result of an ongoing heat wave in the northeast). Troubleshooting is currently in progress.
The licensee notified all of the towns within the emergency planning zone, and the Fire Departments within the affected area plan to perform route alerts (make announcements locally) if there is a need to notify the public before the emergency sirens are returned to service. The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector but does not plan to issue a press release.
***** UPDATE FROM FRANCIS CLIFFORD TO LEIGH TROCINE AT 1546 ON 04/17/02 *****
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"At 1330 on April 17, 2002, the Prompt Alert and Notification system (offsite communication capability - 112 sirens) was determined to be inoperable. This event was due to a failed siren that was broadcasting a continuous radio frequency transmission to the remaining sirens in the system. This condition prevented activation of the remaining 111 sirens. The Emergency Planning group is presently attempting to locate and isolate the problem. All affected towns have been notified of the loss of siren capability. A backup plan is in place (route alerting) in the event of an emergency at Pilgrim Station."
"FOLLOWUP: At 1530 on April 17, 2002, the Prompt Alert and Notification system was restored to operable status. The failed siren has been isolated and will be repaired shortly. The remaining 111 sirens are operational. All affected towns have been notified that the system has been restored."
"Notification References: 10CFR50.72(b)(1)(v) and 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee plans to notify the NRC resident inspector and the Fire Departments. The NRC operations officer notified the R1DO (John Rogge).