Event Notification Report for January 25, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/24/2008 - 01/25/2008
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43933
Facility: SAN ONOFRE
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: SUSAN GARDNER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: SUSAN GARDNER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 01/25/2008
Notification Time: 14:43 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2008
Event Time: 09:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/25/2008
Notification Time: 14:43 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2008
Event Time: 09:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/25/2008
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):
CLAUDE JOHNSON (R4)
CLAUDE JOHNSON (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 96 | Power Operation | 96 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF EMERGENCY SIREN
"On January 25, 2008, at about 0902 PST, SCE notified the City of Dana Point Emergency and Support Services of a spurious actuation of a SONGS [San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station] emergency response siren located in the City of Dana Point.
"The actuation occurred on January 25, 2008 at about 0900 PST with a duration of approximately ten seconds. The cause of the actuation appears to be due to SCE [Southern California Edison] maintenance being performed at the time.
"SCE personnel notified Orange County and the State of California Office of Emergency Services regarding the inadvertent actuation of part of the public notification system.
"In compliance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi), requiring licensees to report any event that results in notification to other government agencies, SCE is providing this notification to the NRC.
"At the time of this occurrence, Unit 2 was operating at about 96 percent power and Unit 3 was operating at about 100 percent power. SCE has notified the NRC resident inspectors about this occurrence and will provide them with a copy of this report."
"On January 25, 2008, at about 0902 PST, SCE notified the City of Dana Point Emergency and Support Services of a spurious actuation of a SONGS [San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station] emergency response siren located in the City of Dana Point.
"The actuation occurred on January 25, 2008 at about 0900 PST with a duration of approximately ten seconds. The cause of the actuation appears to be due to SCE [Southern California Edison] maintenance being performed at the time.
"SCE personnel notified Orange County and the State of California Office of Emergency Services regarding the inadvertent actuation of part of the public notification system.
"In compliance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi), requiring licensees to report any event that results in notification to other government agencies, SCE is providing this notification to the NRC.
"At the time of this occurrence, Unit 2 was operating at about 96 percent power and Unit 3 was operating at about 100 percent power. SCE has notified the NRC resident inspectors about this occurrence and will provide them with a copy of this report."
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 43934
Facility: BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
NRC Notified By: BARRY COLE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
NRC Notified By: BARRY COLE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 01/25/2008
Notification Time: 17:23 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2008
Event Time: 17:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/25/2008
Notification Time: 17:23 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2008
Event Time: 17:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/25/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION/NEWS REL
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION/NEWS REL
Person (Organization):
BINOY DESAI (R2)
JOSEPH HOLONICH (FSME)
MICHAEL TSCHILTZ (NMSS)
FUELS OUO (EMAIL)
BINOY DESAI (R2)
JOSEPH HOLONICH (FSME)
MICHAEL TSCHILTZ (NMSS)
FUELS OUO (EMAIL)
STATEMENT FOR INQUIRIES BY MEDIA CONCERNING IMPOSED CIVIL PENALTY
BWX Technologies, Inc. will issue the following statement for media inquiries into the NRC imposed civil penalties for an event that occurred at the facility in July, 2007:
"On July 26, 2007, BWXT in Lynchburg, Va., reported an unusual event at its Mount Athos plant to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). A vacuum cleaner containing uranium-bearing wastewater tipped over while being moved from one location to another. Fewer than 22 liters of wastewater spilled from the container; a negligible amount of uranium was present in the wastewater.
"The incident did not result in a release of radioactive material to employees or the environment, and there was no possibility of a criticality due to the small amount of material being transported. Additionally, no employees were injured as a result of the incident, and manufacturing operations at the facility were not impacted. In accordance with its operating license, BWXT immediately notified the NRC following the incident.
"As a result of the event, the NRC imposed a civil penalty in the amount of $32,500 on the facility. The NRC has given BWXT 30 days to pay the fine or protest its imposition. Following the incident, BWXT implemented corrective actions related to the process."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector of this notification.
BWX Technologies, Inc. will issue the following statement for media inquiries into the NRC imposed civil penalties for an event that occurred at the facility in July, 2007:
"On July 26, 2007, BWXT in Lynchburg, Va., reported an unusual event at its Mount Athos plant to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). A vacuum cleaner containing uranium-bearing wastewater tipped over while being moved from one location to another. Fewer than 22 liters of wastewater spilled from the container; a negligible amount of uranium was present in the wastewater.
"The incident did not result in a release of radioactive material to employees or the environment, and there was no possibility of a criticality due to the small amount of material being transported. Additionally, no employees were injured as a result of the incident, and manufacturing operations at the facility were not impacted. In accordance with its operating license, BWXT immediately notified the NRC following the incident.
"As a result of the event, the NRC imposed a civil penalty in the amount of $32,500 on the facility. The NRC has given BWXT 30 days to pay the fine or protest its imposition. Following the incident, BWXT implemented corrective actions related to the process."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector of this notification.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43935
Facility: COOK
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: LEE BAUN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: LEE BAUN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 01/25/2008
Notification Time: 18:42 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2008
Event Time: 13:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/25/2008
Notification Time: 18:42 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2008
Event Time: 13:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/25/2008
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):
LAURA KOZAK (R3)
LAURA KOZAK (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 |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER MAY BECOME UNINHABITABLE
"At approximately 1300 hours Eastern Standard Time on Friday, January 25, 2008, the Cook Nuclear Plant (CNP) determined that under certain accident conditions, the Technical Support Center (TSC) may become uninhabitable due to the inability to switch to the emergency ventilation mode.
"Compensatory measures exist to relocate TSC personnel to the unaffected unit's control room if necessary based upon results of procedurally required monitoring of TSC radiological conditions.
"Parts are available and repairs are expected to be completed during the current shift.
"This event is reportable as specified in NUREG 1022 as a loss of an emergency response facility in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At approximately 1300 hours Eastern Standard Time on Friday, January 25, 2008, the Cook Nuclear Plant (CNP) determined that under certain accident conditions, the Technical Support Center (TSC) may become uninhabitable due to the inability to switch to the emergency ventilation mode.
"Compensatory measures exist to relocate TSC personnel to the unaffected unit's control room if necessary based upon results of procedurally required monitoring of TSC radiological conditions.
"Parts are available and repairs are expected to be completed during the current shift.
"This event is reportable as specified in NUREG 1022 as a loss of an emergency response facility in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.