Event Notification Report for September 15, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/14/2008 - 09/15/2008
EVENT NUMBERS
4448944490444914448744504
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44489
Facility: ARKANSAS NUCLEAR
Region: 4 State: AR
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: R. H. SCHEIDE
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Region: 4 State: AR
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: R. H. SCHEIDE
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Notification Date: 09/15/2008
Notification Time: 14:51 [ET]
Event Date: 09/15/2008
Event Time: 10:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/15/2008
Notification Time: 14:51 [ET]
Event Date: 09/15/2008
Event Time: 10:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/15/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
GREG PICK (R4)
GREG PICK (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY - ILLEGAL DRUGS
A non-licensed employee with occasional supervisory responsibilities had a confirmed positive for illegal drugs during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's site access was suspended. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for details.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
A non-licensed employee with occasional supervisory responsibilities had a confirmed positive for illegal drugs during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's site access was suspended. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for details.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44490
Facility: FITZPATRICK
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GENE DORMAN
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GENE DORMAN
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Notification Date: 09/15/2008
Notification Time: 16:02 [ET]
Event Date: 09/15/2008
Event Time: 02:44 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2008
Notification Time: 16:02 [ET]
Event Date: 09/15/2008
Event Time: 02:44 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2008
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):
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1)
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
LOSS OF EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SIRENS DUE TO HIGH WINDS
"On September 15, 2008 with the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Shutdown for refueling, a severe windstorm moved through Oswego County and resulted in local area power outages. Seven (7) of thirty-seven (37) emergency notifications sirens are out of service. Tracking for station reporting criteria of 'four or more sirens out of service for 12 hours or more' was initiated at 02:44 with seven sirens out of service at that time. Five of the original seven out of service sirens remain out and two additional sirens have subsequently lost power.
"Sirens affected provide coverage to Oswego County. The sirens are utility owned and shared with the Nine Mile Point site.
"In the event the sirens are needed, the County has it's Hype-Reach (911 call back system) on standby.
"10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) requires reporting within 8 hours when a significant portion of the emergency communication system has been lost. The site emergency procedures defines loss of 4 or more sirens for 12 hours or 19 or more sirens for 1 hour as a significant loss of emergency communications. Since the restoration activities did not result in restoring the siren system to less than 4 sirens out of service by 14:44 this reporting criteria is met.
"The event has been entered into the corrective action program and the resident inspector has been briefed and the state PSC will also be notified."
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY GENE DORMAN TO JASON KOZAL ON 09/16/08 AT 1309 * * *
The licensee reported that emergency notification system was restored to less than 4 sirens out of service on 9/15/08 at 2022. The availability of the emergency notification system is less than the reporting criteria. Three sirens remain out of service.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY GENE DORMAN TO DAN LIVERMORE ON 9/16/08 AT 1625 * * *
The licensee reported that at 1150 on 09/16/2008, all emergency sirens were returned to service and are now operable.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On September 15, 2008 with the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Shutdown for refueling, a severe windstorm moved through Oswego County and resulted in local area power outages. Seven (7) of thirty-seven (37) emergency notifications sirens are out of service. Tracking for station reporting criteria of 'four or more sirens out of service for 12 hours or more' was initiated at 02:44 with seven sirens out of service at that time. Five of the original seven out of service sirens remain out and two additional sirens have subsequently lost power.
"Sirens affected provide coverage to Oswego County. The sirens are utility owned and shared with the Nine Mile Point site.
"In the event the sirens are needed, the County has it's Hype-Reach (911 call back system) on standby.
"10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) requires reporting within 8 hours when a significant portion of the emergency communication system has been lost. The site emergency procedures defines loss of 4 or more sirens for 12 hours or 19 or more sirens for 1 hour as a significant loss of emergency communications. Since the restoration activities did not result in restoring the siren system to less than 4 sirens out of service by 14:44 this reporting criteria is met.
"The event has been entered into the corrective action program and the resident inspector has been briefed and the state PSC will also be notified."
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY GENE DORMAN TO JASON KOZAL ON 09/16/08 AT 1309 * * *
The licensee reported that emergency notification system was restored to less than 4 sirens out of service on 9/15/08 at 2022. The availability of the emergency notification system is less than the reporting criteria. Three sirens remain out of service.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY GENE DORMAN TO DAN LIVERMORE ON 9/16/08 AT 1625 * * *
The licensee reported that at 1150 on 09/16/2008, all emergency sirens were returned to service and are now operable.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44491
Facility: NINE MILE POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: SCOTT BURNS
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: SCOTT BURNS
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Notification Date: 09/15/2008
Notification Time: 16:39 [ET]
Event Date: 09/15/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2008
Notification Time: 16:39 [ET]
Event Date: 09/15/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2008
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):
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1)
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SIRENS DUE TO HIGH WINDS
"On September 15, 2008 a severe windstorm moved through Oswego County and resulted in local area power outages. Seven (7) of thirty-seven (37) emergency notifications sirens are out of service. Tracking for station reporting criteria of 'four or more sirens out of service for 12 hours or more' was initiated at 02:44 with seven sirens out of service at that time. Five of the original seven out of service sirens remain out and two additional sirens have subsequently lost power.
"Sirens affected provide coverage to Oswego County. The sirens are utility owned and shared with the James A. FitzPatrick site.
"In the event the sirens are needed, the County has it's Hype-Reach (911 call back system) on standby.
"10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) requires reporting within 8 hours when a significant portion of the emergency communication system has been lost. The site emergency procedures defines loss of 4 or more sirens for 12 hours or 19 or more sirens for 1 hour as a significant loss of emergency communications. Since the restoration activities did not result in restoring the siren system to less than 4 sirens out of service by 14:44 this reporting criteria is met.
"The event has been entered into the corrective action program and the resident inspector has been briefed.
"There are no other adverse impacts to the station based on this event."
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY SCOTT BURNS TO JASON KOZAL ON 9/16/08 AT 1226 * * *
The licensee reported that 5 sirens were returned to service. There is no completion time for return to service of the remaining 3 sirens.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY SCOTT BURNS TO DAN LIVERMORE ON 9/16/08 AT 1620 * * *
The licensee reported that at 1150 on 09/16/2008, all emergency sirens were returned to service and are now operable.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On September 15, 2008 a severe windstorm moved through Oswego County and resulted in local area power outages. Seven (7) of thirty-seven (37) emergency notifications sirens are out of service. Tracking for station reporting criteria of 'four or more sirens out of service for 12 hours or more' was initiated at 02:44 with seven sirens out of service at that time. Five of the original seven out of service sirens remain out and two additional sirens have subsequently lost power.
"Sirens affected provide coverage to Oswego County. The sirens are utility owned and shared with the James A. FitzPatrick site.
"In the event the sirens are needed, the County has it's Hype-Reach (911 call back system) on standby.
"10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) requires reporting within 8 hours when a significant portion of the emergency communication system has been lost. The site emergency procedures defines loss of 4 or more sirens for 12 hours or 19 or more sirens for 1 hour as a significant loss of emergency communications. Since the restoration activities did not result in restoring the siren system to less than 4 sirens out of service by 14:44 this reporting criteria is met.
"The event has been entered into the corrective action program and the resident inspector has been briefed.
"There are no other adverse impacts to the station based on this event."
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY SCOTT BURNS TO JASON KOZAL ON 9/16/08 AT 1226 * * *
The licensee reported that 5 sirens were returned to service. There is no completion time for return to service of the remaining 3 sirens.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY SCOTT BURNS TO DAN LIVERMORE ON 9/16/08 AT 1620 * * *
The licensee reported that at 1150 on 09/16/2008, all emergency sirens were returned to service and are now operable.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44487
Facility: BEAVER VALLEY
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DAN SCHWER
HQ OPS Officer: DAN LIVERMORE
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DAN SCHWER
HQ OPS Officer: DAN LIVERMORE
Notification Date: 09/15/2008
Notification Time: 12:45 [ET]
Event Date: 09/15/2008
Event Time: 08:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/18/2008
Notification Time: 12:45 [ET]
Event Date: 09/15/2008
Event Time: 08:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/18/2008
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):
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1)
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF EMERGENCY SIRENS DUE TO POWER OUTAGES CAUSED BY HIGH WINDS
"At approximately 0800 on 09/15/2008, it was determined that 55 of 119 Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Emergency Offsite Sirens were inoperable. The apparent cause is loss of power to the sirens due to numerous power outages in the surrounding area. High winds from the remnants of Hurricane Ike passed through the surrounding area overnight. The weather has since returned to normal conditions. BVPS has validated that backup route alerting capability is in place for Columbiana County, Ohio and Hancock County, West Virginia. Beaver County, Pennsylvania is in process of verifying backup route alerting capability for the affected areas. This event is being reported as a Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
"The NRC resident inspector has been notified. Updates on the status of siren restoration will be provided to the NRC resident inspector on an ongoing basis. Periodic updates to the NRC Headquarters' Operations Center will also be provided."
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY BARRY SOMMER TO DAN LIVERMORE ON 09/16/2008 AT 1713 * * *
"As of 1450 hours on 09/16/2008, 23 of the 119 Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Emergency Offsite Sirens remain inoperable. There may be some variability of the number of inoperable sirens due to ongoing storm restoration activities. Backup route alerting capability remains in effect for the areas served by the inoperable sirens,
"Updates on the status of siren restoration will be provided to the NRC resident inspector on an ongoing basis. Periodic updates to the NRC Headquarters' Operations Center will also be provided."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY JAMES LUTZ TO JOHN KNOKE ON 09/18/2008 AT 1512 * * *
"Update to EN# 44487. As of 1330 hours on 09/18/2008, 8 of the 119 Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Emergency Offsite Sirens remain inoperable. The remaining 8 inoperable sirens no longer represent a major loss of emergency preparedness capabilities. Backup route alerting capability remains in effect for the areas served by the inoperable sirens and the licensee will continue to monitor restoration status.
"Updates on the status of siren restoration will be provided to the NRC resident inspector on an ongoing basis."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local officials. Notified R1DO (Dimitriadis).
"At approximately 0800 on 09/15/2008, it was determined that 55 of 119 Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Emergency Offsite Sirens were inoperable. The apparent cause is loss of power to the sirens due to numerous power outages in the surrounding area. High winds from the remnants of Hurricane Ike passed through the surrounding area overnight. The weather has since returned to normal conditions. BVPS has validated that backup route alerting capability is in place for Columbiana County, Ohio and Hancock County, West Virginia. Beaver County, Pennsylvania is in process of verifying backup route alerting capability for the affected areas. This event is being reported as a Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
"The NRC resident inspector has been notified. Updates on the status of siren restoration will be provided to the NRC resident inspector on an ongoing basis. Periodic updates to the NRC Headquarters' Operations Center will also be provided."
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY BARRY SOMMER TO DAN LIVERMORE ON 09/16/2008 AT 1713 * * *
"As of 1450 hours on 09/16/2008, 23 of the 119 Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Emergency Offsite Sirens remain inoperable. There may be some variability of the number of inoperable sirens due to ongoing storm restoration activities. Backup route alerting capability remains in effect for the areas served by the inoperable sirens,
"Updates on the status of siren restoration will be provided to the NRC resident inspector on an ongoing basis. Periodic updates to the NRC Headquarters' Operations Center will also be provided."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY JAMES LUTZ TO JOHN KNOKE ON 09/18/2008 AT 1512 * * *
"Update to EN# 44487. As of 1330 hours on 09/18/2008, 8 of the 119 Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Emergency Offsite Sirens remain inoperable. The remaining 8 inoperable sirens no longer represent a major loss of emergency preparedness capabilities. Backup route alerting capability remains in effect for the areas served by the inoperable sirens and the licensee will continue to monitor restoration status.
"Updates on the status of siren restoration will be provided to the NRC resident inspector on an ongoing basis."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local officials. Notified R1DO (Dimitriadis).
General Information or Other
Event Number: 44504
Rep Org: SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES
Licensee: SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES
Region: 1
City: SCHNECTADY State: NY
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RANDY REYNOLDS
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES
Region: 1
City: SCHNECTADY State: NY
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RANDY REYNOLDS
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 09/19/2008
Notification Time: 11:01 [ET]
Event Date: 09/15/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/19/2008
Notification Time: 11:01 [ET]
Event Date: 09/15/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/19/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
Person (Organization):
MIKE ERNSTES (R2)
VERN HODGE (NRR)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
ANNE MARIE STONE (R3)
MIKE ERNSTES (R2)
VERN HODGE (NRR)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
ANNE MARIE STONE (R3)
PART 21 - SIEMENS MODEL 353 PROCESS CONTROLLER TRANSFORMER FAILURE
The following information was received via facsimile.
"The defect concerns a decreased reliability of the transformer within the controller. The failure of the transformer can cause the controller to not power up when energized or to unexpectedly shut down during normal operation."
This notification is for the following controller models shipped between 2/21/2007 and 4/21/2008:
353A, Kit A
TGX:353A, Kit B
16353-68 Controller Board Kits for Design Level A
TGX:16353-302 Controller Board Kit for Design Level B
Affected licensees are Florida Power and Light (Duane Arnold) and Duke Energy (Oconee).
The following information was received via facsimile.
"The defect concerns a decreased reliability of the transformer within the controller. The failure of the transformer can cause the controller to not power up when energized or to unexpectedly shut down during normal operation."
This notification is for the following controller models shipped between 2/21/2007 and 4/21/2008:
353A, Kit A
TGX:353A, Kit B
16353-68 Controller Board Kits for Design Level A
TGX:16353-302 Controller Board Kit for Design Level B
Affected licensees are Florida Power and Light (Duane Arnold) and Duke Energy (Oconee).