Event Notification Report for August 04, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/03/2008 - 08/04/2008
EVENT NUMBERS
44381443824438344384
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44381
Facility: CALLAWAY
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: FRED BIANCO
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: FRED BIANCO
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 08/04/2008
Notification Time: 11:07 [ET]
Event Date: 08/04/2008
Event Time: 09:46 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/04/2008
Notification Time: 11:07 [ET]
Event Date: 08/04/2008
Event Time: 09:46 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/04/2008
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):
MICHAEL SHANNON (R4)
MICHAEL SHANNON (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
PLANNED LOSS OF ERDS FOR PROCESS COMPUTER UPGRADE
"The Callaway Plant Process Computer is being upgraded to a newer system. This implementation period is expected to start on August 4, 2008 and last approximately 14 days. During the implementation time for this upgrade, the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) system will be out of service. Compensatory actions for emergency situations have been established.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) since this constitutes a loss of ERDS for the duration of the evolution."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"The Callaway Plant Process Computer is being upgraded to a newer system. This implementation period is expected to start on August 4, 2008 and last approximately 14 days. During the implementation time for this upgrade, the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) system will be out of service. Compensatory actions for emergency situations have been established.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) since this constitutes a loss of ERDS for the duration of the evolution."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44382
Facility: BROWNS FERRY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Kevin Casey
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Kevin Casey
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 08/04/2008
Notification Time: 13:14 [ET]
Event Date: 08/04/2008
Event Time: 08:12 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/04/2008
Notification Time: 13:14 [ET]
Event Date: 08/04/2008
Event Time: 08:12 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/04/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
JAY HENSON (R2)
JAY HENSON (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 | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
24 HOUR FITNESS FOR DUTY REPORT
A non-licensed contract employee supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The contract employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
A non-licensed contract employee supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The contract employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44383
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN DIGNAM
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN DIGNAM
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 08/04/2008
Notification Time: 14:17 [ET]
Event Date: 08/04/2008
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/04/2008
Notification Time: 14:17 [ET]
Event Date: 08/04/2008
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/04/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
MEL GRAY (R1)
MEL GRAY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
SPECIFIED SYSTEM ACTUATION - BOTH AUXILIARY BOILER FEEDWATER PUMPS STARTED UNEXPECTEDLY
"On August 4, 2008 at approximately 1200 hours, both motor driven auxiliary boiler feed pumps automatically started during the performance of procedure 3PT-M13B1, 'Reactor Protection Logic Channel Functional Test Train B'. Operations secured the pumps and returned them to auto at approximately 1207 hours. The event did result in water addition to the steam generators but Operations did not observe any reactivity changes on the nuclear instrumentation. The cause of the event is under investigation."
Operators did observe a 2% increase in steam generator water level but no limits or alarms were approached.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and New York State Public Service Commission.
"On August 4, 2008 at approximately 1200 hours, both motor driven auxiliary boiler feed pumps automatically started during the performance of procedure 3PT-M13B1, 'Reactor Protection Logic Channel Functional Test Train B'. Operations secured the pumps and returned them to auto at approximately 1207 hours. The event did result in water addition to the steam generators but Operations did not observe any reactivity changes on the nuclear instrumentation. The cause of the event is under investigation."
Operators did observe a 2% increase in steam generator water level but no limits or alarms were approached.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and New York State Public Service Commission.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44384
Facility: BYRON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: STEVE GODBY
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: STEVE GODBY
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 08/04/2008
Notification Time: 22:00 [ET]
Event Date: 08/04/2008
Event Time: 18:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/08/2008
Notification Time: 22:00 [ET]
Event Date: 08/04/2008
Event Time: 18:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/08/2008
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):
DAVID HILLS (R3)
DAVID HILLS (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 |
LOSS OF 84 OF 94 EMERGENCY SIRENS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
"At approximately 1830, a severe thunderstorm moved through Ogle County. At 1845, 84 of 94 emergency sirens for Byron Station became inoperable. There is currently no estimated time of repair due to the severe number of power outages."
Sirens affected provide coverage for Ogle County (population ~52,000) and a small portion of Winnebago County (population ~296,000). These are utility owned sirens. These sirens are not shared with other sites. In the event of a need for the sirens, a contingency plan using a "route alert" by the state will be implemented.
There are no off-site power or grid concerns.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified by the licensee. No other state or local government agencies have been notified by the licensee.
* * * UPDATE ON 8/5/08 AT 0321 FROM GODBY TO SNYDER * * *
Troubleshooting and restoration activities continue for the emergency sirens. Presently 73 of 94 sirens remain inoperable.
Notified R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 0645 ON 8/5/2008 FROM STEVE GODBY TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
At this time, 44 of the sirens are still inoperable. The licensee estimates that all sirens will be operable by 1800 CDT today.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 0902 EDT ON 8/5/2008 FROM GREG BALESTRIERI TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
At 0755 CDT, 55 sirens were inoperable. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 1258 EDT ON 8/5/2008 FROM GREG BALESTRIERI TO S. SANDIN * * *
At 1155 CDT, 48 sirens were inoperable. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 1713 EDT ON 8/5/2008 FROM GREG BALESTRIERI TO S. SANDIN * * *
At 1500 CDT, 46 sirens were inoperable. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 1933 EDT ON 8/5/2008 FROM JIM LYNDE TO S. SANDIN * * *
Six (6) more sirens have been returned to service. Forty (40) sirens remain inoperable. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 2255 EDT ON 8/5/2008 FROM JIM LYNDE TO J. KOZAL * * *
Seven (7) more sirens have been returned to service. Thirty-three (33) sirens remain inoperable. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 0757 EDT ON 8/6/2008 FROM MARTY WOLFE TO J. ROTTON * * *
As of 0600 CDT on 08/06/08, four (4) more sirens have been returned to service. Twenty-nine (29) sirens remain inoperable with estimate of greater than 24 hours before restoration. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 2345 ON 8/6/2008 FROM BRIAN HERRING TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
At 2200 CDT 8/6/2008, 17 sirens are still inoperable. The estimated time to repair the remaining sirens is approximately 24 hour.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills) via e-mail.
* * * UPDATE AT 1542 ON 8/8/2008 FROM MIKE LINBEMANN TO JOHN KNOKE * * *
As of 1432 CDT on 08/08/08 all emergency sirens for Byron Station are operable.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R3DO (Hills)
"At approximately 1830, a severe thunderstorm moved through Ogle County. At 1845, 84 of 94 emergency sirens for Byron Station became inoperable. There is currently no estimated time of repair due to the severe number of power outages."
Sirens affected provide coverage for Ogle County (population ~52,000) and a small portion of Winnebago County (population ~296,000). These are utility owned sirens. These sirens are not shared with other sites. In the event of a need for the sirens, a contingency plan using a "route alert" by the state will be implemented.
There are no off-site power or grid concerns.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified by the licensee. No other state or local government agencies have been notified by the licensee.
* * * UPDATE ON 8/5/08 AT 0321 FROM GODBY TO SNYDER * * *
Troubleshooting and restoration activities continue for the emergency sirens. Presently 73 of 94 sirens remain inoperable.
Notified R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 0645 ON 8/5/2008 FROM STEVE GODBY TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
At this time, 44 of the sirens are still inoperable. The licensee estimates that all sirens will be operable by 1800 CDT today.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 0902 EDT ON 8/5/2008 FROM GREG BALESTRIERI TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
At 0755 CDT, 55 sirens were inoperable. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 1258 EDT ON 8/5/2008 FROM GREG BALESTRIERI TO S. SANDIN * * *
At 1155 CDT, 48 sirens were inoperable. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 1713 EDT ON 8/5/2008 FROM GREG BALESTRIERI TO S. SANDIN * * *
At 1500 CDT, 46 sirens were inoperable. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 1933 EDT ON 8/5/2008 FROM JIM LYNDE TO S. SANDIN * * *
Six (6) more sirens have been returned to service. Forty (40) sirens remain inoperable. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 2255 EDT ON 8/5/2008 FROM JIM LYNDE TO J. KOZAL * * *
Seven (7) more sirens have been returned to service. Thirty-three (33) sirens remain inoperable. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 0757 EDT ON 8/6/2008 FROM MARTY WOLFE TO J. ROTTON * * *
As of 0600 CDT on 08/06/08, four (4) more sirens have been returned to service. Twenty-nine (29) sirens remain inoperable with estimate of greater than 24 hours before restoration. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills).
* * * UPDATE AT 2345 ON 8/6/2008 FROM BRIAN HERRING TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
At 2200 CDT 8/6/2008, 17 sirens are still inoperable. The estimated time to repair the remaining sirens is approximately 24 hour.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Hills) via e-mail.
* * * UPDATE AT 1542 ON 8/8/2008 FROM MIKE LINBEMANN TO JOHN KNOKE * * *
As of 1432 CDT on 08/08/08 all emergency sirens for Byron Station are operable.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R3DO (Hills)