Event Notification Report for December 11, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/10/2002 - 12/11/2002
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39439
Facility: PERRY
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: JIM CASE
HQ OPS Officer: JASON FLEMMING
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: JIM CASE
HQ OPS Officer: JASON FLEMMING
Notification Date: 12/12/2002
Notification Time: 00:20 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2002
Event Time: 18:13 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/30/2003
Notification Time: 00:20 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2002
Event Time: 18:13 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/30/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
PATRICK HILAND (R3)
PATRICK HILAND (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 |
RHR B MINIMUM CONTROL FLOW VALVE INOPERABLE
"Scheduled maintenance activities were being performed on RHR B minimum flow valve 1E12-F064B which is a containment isolation valve. When the E12-F064 B power supply was energized the Control Room indication for the valve indicated intermediate. Local indication for the valve indicated the valve was closed. When the valve control switch was taken to closed the valve was observed to move 1/16 of an inch and the control room indication changed to full close. The valve was closed and verified down powered on 12/09/02 to comply with Tech Spec 3.6.1.3 Primary Containment Isolation Valves. Maintenance test equipment was installed however no maintenance had been performed."
Licensee informed NRC resident inspector.
*** RETRACTION ON 01/30/03 AT 1016 ET BY MR. RUSSELL TAKEN BY MACKINNON ***
"Subsequently, an engineering evaluation that utilized the valve as-found test data concluded that the valve stem loading was reduced. This resulted in the intermediate valve position when the valve breaker was re-energized. It was also determined that although the valve stem load was reduced, the valve disc remained tightly seated in the closed position.
"The valve provides isolation for a containment penetration that interfaces with a closed system outside containment. Since the valve was determined to have remained closed, and the closed system outside containment had not been breached, there was no loss of the containment accident mitigation function and no loss in the control of radiation release function. Since neither of these two functions was lost, there was no reportable condition, and this Event Notification (EN# 39439) is retracted." R3DO (Mark Ring) notified.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this retraction by the licensee.
"Scheduled maintenance activities were being performed on RHR B minimum flow valve 1E12-F064B which is a containment isolation valve. When the E12-F064 B power supply was energized the Control Room indication for the valve indicated intermediate. Local indication for the valve indicated the valve was closed. When the valve control switch was taken to closed the valve was observed to move 1/16 of an inch and the control room indication changed to full close. The valve was closed and verified down powered on 12/09/02 to comply with Tech Spec 3.6.1.3 Primary Containment Isolation Valves. Maintenance test equipment was installed however no maintenance had been performed."
Licensee informed NRC resident inspector.
*** RETRACTION ON 01/30/03 AT 1016 ET BY MR. RUSSELL TAKEN BY MACKINNON ***
"Subsequently, an engineering evaluation that utilized the valve as-found test data concluded that the valve stem loading was reduced. This resulted in the intermediate valve position when the valve breaker was re-energized. It was also determined that although the valve stem load was reduced, the valve disc remained tightly seated in the closed position.
"The valve provides isolation for a containment penetration that interfaces with a closed system outside containment. Since the valve was determined to have remained closed, and the closed system outside containment had not been breached, there was no loss of the containment accident mitigation function and no loss in the control of radiation release function. Since neither of these two functions was lost, there was no reportable condition, and this Event Notification (EN# 39439) is retracted." R3DO (Mark Ring) notified.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this retraction by the licensee.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39437
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: STEVE FULLER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: STEVE FULLER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 12/11/2002
Notification Time: 02:41 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2002
Event Time: 02:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/11/2002
Notification Time: 02:41 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2002
Event Time: 02:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/11/2002
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):
MICHELE EVANS (R1)
MICHELE EVANS (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 TO FAA
Licensee made an offsite notification to FAA due to loss of power to plant stack lighting. FAA assigned notification number MIV-212/061-RG. FAA was again notified at 0230 EST that the stack lights were returned to service,
Licensee notified NRC resident.
RETRACTION BY FRANK CIGANIK TO ERIC THOMAS ON 12/11/02 AT 1736
"Reason for retraction: As per written guidance in NUREG-1022 (Event Reporting Guidelines) Section 3.2.12, the NRC doesn't need to be informed of problems with plant stack or water tower lighting"
Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Licensee made an offsite notification to FAA due to loss of power to plant stack lighting. FAA assigned notification number MIV-212/061-RG. FAA was again notified at 0230 EST that the stack lights were returned to service,
Licensee notified NRC resident.
RETRACTION BY FRANK CIGANIK TO ERIC THOMAS ON 12/11/02 AT 1736
"Reason for retraction: As per written guidance in NUREG-1022 (Event Reporting Guidelines) Section 3.2.12, the NRC doesn't need to be informed of problems with plant stack or water tower lighting"
Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39438
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ROBERT BOESCH
HQ OPS Officer: JASON FLEMMING
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ROBERT BOESCH
HQ OPS Officer: JASON FLEMMING
Notification Date: 12/11/2002
Notification Time: 11:20 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2002
Event Time: 11:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2002
Notification Time: 11:20 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2002
Event Time: 11:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS 50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS 50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
DAVID LEW (R1)
PETER BIRMINGHAM (IAT)
DAVID LEW (R1)
PETER BIRMINGHAM (IAT)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY INTO A VITAL PLANT AREA BY CONTRACT PERSONNEL
An unauthorized entry into a vital area occurred by a contract employee. Immediate compensatory measures were taken upon discovery. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Contact the HOO for additional details.
* * * * UPDATE TAKEN FROM DON ROLAND BY MIKE RIPLEY AT 1544 EST ON 12/23/02 * * * *
Further review of this event by the licensee has determined that the entry into the vital area is not reportable per the guidance in NUREG-1304 item 2.4.11.a and Generic Letter 91-03 enclosure 1. Entry into the vital area was not made with malevolent intent and the individual had a level of security screening that would have qualified him for access to the area.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1 DO (B. McDermott).
An unauthorized entry into a vital area occurred by a contract employee. Immediate compensatory measures were taken upon discovery. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Contact the HOO for additional details.
* * * * UPDATE TAKEN FROM DON ROLAND BY MIKE RIPLEY AT 1544 EST ON 12/23/02 * * * *
Further review of this event by the licensee has determined that the entry into the vital area is not reportable per the guidance in NUREG-1304 item 2.4.11.a and Generic Letter 91-03 enclosure 1. Entry into the vital area was not made with malevolent intent and the individual had a level of security screening that would have qualified him for access to the area.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1 DO (B. McDermott).