Event Notification Report for August 21, 2007
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/20/2007 - 08/21/2007
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43583
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: PAUL CHRISTIANSEN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: PAUL CHRISTIANSEN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 08/21/2007
Notification Time: 15:49 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2007
Event Time: 10:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/21/2007
Notification Time: 15:49 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2007
Event Time: 10:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/21/2007
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
BEINOY DESAI (R2)
BEINOY DESAI (R2)
| 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 | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
FITNESS FOR DUTY - UNLICENSED SUPERVISOR FAILED RANDOM DRUG TEST
An unlicensed supervisor had a confirmed positive random fitness-for-duty test. Unescorted access has been terminated unfavorably, as well as the PADS being updated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
An unlicensed supervisor had a confirmed positive random fitness-for-duty test. Unescorted access has been terminated unfavorably, as well as the PADS being updated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43584
Facility: GRAND GULF
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: ERNEST MATHES
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: ERNEST MATHES
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 08/21/2007
Notification Time: 16:58 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2007
Event Time: 14:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/21/2007
Notification Time: 16:58 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2007
Event Time: 14:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/21/2007
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
Person (Organization):
JEFFREY CLARK (R4)
JEFFREY CLARK (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
REACTOR SCRAMMED DUE TO REACTOR WATER LEVEL 3 RPS ACTUATION
"The 'A' Reactor Feed Pump controller failed downscale causing reactor water level to lower. Feed pump was manually tripped as reactor water level passed through 20 inches (Narrow Range) in an attempt to stabilize level.
"Reactor scrammed on Level 3 (11.4") as designed. Mode switch placed in Shutdown. Lowest level observed was -25". All control rods fully inserted. No ECCS initiations were received and all systems responded as designed.
"Level 3 is also a Group 3 Shutdown Cooling Isolation setpoint. No valves isolated due to them being in their SOI [system operating instructions] position 'closed' prior to the event."
The IC Tech group was working on the Feedwater Pump Controller at the time of the trip and could have possibly caused this situation. However, this has yet to be determined.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"The 'A' Reactor Feed Pump controller failed downscale causing reactor water level to lower. Feed pump was manually tripped as reactor water level passed through 20 inches (Narrow Range) in an attempt to stabilize level.
"Reactor scrammed on Level 3 (11.4") as designed. Mode switch placed in Shutdown. Lowest level observed was -25". All control rods fully inserted. No ECCS initiations were received and all systems responded as designed.
"Level 3 is also a Group 3 Shutdown Cooling Isolation setpoint. No valves isolated due to them being in their SOI [system operating instructions] position 'closed' prior to the event."
The IC Tech group was working on the Feedwater Pump Controller at the time of the trip and could have possibly caused this situation. However, this has yet to be determined.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43585
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: PAUL CHRISTIANSEN
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: PAUL CHRISTIANSEN
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 08/21/2007
Notification Time: 17:23 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2007
Event Time: 14:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/21/2007
Notification Time: 17:23 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2007
Event Time: 14:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/21/2007
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):
BEINOY DESAI (R2)
BEINOY DESAI (R2)
| 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 | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATIONS OF AN OIL SPILL
"On 8/21/2007, at approximately 13:30 a St. Lucie County employee spilled approximately one half gallon of unused motor oil into the intake canal while maintaining a mangrove watering pump in the owner controlled area. The county notified FPL Land Utilization Dept which responded to mitigate the spill. Land Utilization determined the spill was reportable at 14:12 and notified the Shift Manager.
"Per the plant's Oil and Hazardous Material Response Procedure several outside governmental agencies were notified of this event between 14:40 and 15:20 EDT. The following agencies were notified: National Response Center, Department of Environmental Protection, Florida's State Emergency Response Commission, and the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office. This non-emergency notification is being made pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the notification of outside governmental agencies in response to this environmental event."
Notified DOE (Anthony), EPA (Snowden), USDA (David Timmons), HHS (Jamie), and FEMA (Irwin).
National Response Center Report: #846356
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On 8/21/2007, at approximately 13:30 a St. Lucie County employee spilled approximately one half gallon of unused motor oil into the intake canal while maintaining a mangrove watering pump in the owner controlled area. The county notified FPL Land Utilization Dept which responded to mitigate the spill. Land Utilization determined the spill was reportable at 14:12 and notified the Shift Manager.
"Per the plant's Oil and Hazardous Material Response Procedure several outside governmental agencies were notified of this event between 14:40 and 15:20 EDT. The following agencies were notified: National Response Center, Department of Environmental Protection, Florida's State Emergency Response Commission, and the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office. This non-emergency notification is being made pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the notification of outside governmental agencies in response to this environmental event."
Notified DOE (Anthony), EPA (Snowden), USDA (David Timmons), HHS (Jamie), and FEMA (Irwin).
National Response Center Report: #846356
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.