Event Notification Report for October 29, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/28/2008 - 10/29/2008
EVENT NUMBERS
44612447294461044611
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44612
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: THOMAS BUSK
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: THOMAS BUSK
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Notification Date: 10/29/2008
Notification Time: 22:37 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2008
Event Time: 19:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2008
Notification Time: 22:37 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2008
Event Time: 19:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2008
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):
EUGENE COBEY (R1)
EUGENE COBEY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO A SPILL OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
"The State of New Jersey was notified of a spill to the ground of a hazardous substance. A tube leak in a new radwaste heat exchanger caused an expansion tank to overflow resulting in less than one (1) gallon of water containing corrosion inhibiting chemicals to be discharged to the ground. The heat exchanger and the new radwaste service water system were removed from service, stopping the leak. Initial samples did not detect radioactivity in the water. Cleanup of the spill is in progress."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"The State of New Jersey was notified of a spill to the ground of a hazardous substance. A tube leak in a new radwaste heat exchanger caused an expansion tank to overflow resulting in less than one (1) gallon of water containing corrosion inhibiting chemicals to be discharged to the ground. The heat exchanger and the new radwaste service water system were removed from service, stopping the leak. Initial samples did not detect radioactivity in the water. Cleanup of the spill is in progress."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44729
Facility: SURRY
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JERRY ASHLEY
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JERRY ASHLEY
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 12/18/2008
Notification Time: 14:11 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2008
Event Time: 18:04 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/18/2008
Notification Time: 14:11 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2008
Event Time: 18:04 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/18/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.73(a)(1) - INVALID SPECIF SYSTEM ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.73(a)(1) - INVALID SPECIF SYSTEM ACTUATION
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 | N | 0 | Hot Shutdown | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
60 DAY REPORT - INVALID SYSTEM ACTUATION
"This report is being made under 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) and is not considered a Licensee Event Report.
"With Unit 1 at Intermediate Shutdown (226?F and 300 psig), an invalid actuation of the Unit 1 'B' train of the Safety Injection (SI) system occurred at 1804 [EDT] during repair of a broken light socket located on the SI relay cabinet door. Plant systems and components responding to the 'B' train SI signal started and functioned successfully as designed (with the exception of those procedurally rendered inoperable due to the RCS being below 350?F and 450 psig). SI train 'B' was reset and the affected systems were restored to their pre-event configuration.
"Specific trains and systems that actuated for train 'B' of SI are described below:
"- With the unit at intermediate shutdown, one high head pump was currently running (the two redundant pump controls were in the Pull to Lock position in compliance with Technical Specifications). The 'B' train High Head Safety Injection motor operated valves re-aligned such that the running high head pump provided flow to the RCS Cold Legs from the RWST. During this time a bubble was present in the Pressurizer and the level remained on scale (increased 8%).
"- One train of the Control Room Bottled Air System actuated on the Control Room Isolation. The ventilation alignment was restored to normal thereby isolating the Bottled Air System. The system was re-pressurized and restored to an operable condition.
"- Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) Pump motor operated valves opened but no flow was delivered to the Steam Generators since the AFW pumps were in Pull to Lock.
"- The 'B' train containment isolation valves closed, isolating the 'B' RHR heat exchanger. However, shutdown cooling was previously being provided by the 'A' RHR train and was therefore uninterrupted. Containment isolation valves were later restored to a normal alignment.
"- One train of Auxiliary Ventilation actuated and was restored to normal after the Safety Injection signal was reset.
"- Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) No. 3 started but did not load since its associated Emergency Bus remained energized by offsite power. The EDG was stopped and returned to automatic.
"- Reactor Coolant Pumps (RCPs) were stopped due to the closure of the seal water return containment isolation valve.
"A root cause evaluation is determining the cause."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"This report is being made under 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) and is not considered a Licensee Event Report.
"With Unit 1 at Intermediate Shutdown (226?F and 300 psig), an invalid actuation of the Unit 1 'B' train of the Safety Injection (SI) system occurred at 1804 [EDT] during repair of a broken light socket located on the SI relay cabinet door. Plant systems and components responding to the 'B' train SI signal started and functioned successfully as designed (with the exception of those procedurally rendered inoperable due to the RCS being below 350?F and 450 psig). SI train 'B' was reset and the affected systems were restored to their pre-event configuration.
"Specific trains and systems that actuated for train 'B' of SI are described below:
"- With the unit at intermediate shutdown, one high head pump was currently running (the two redundant pump controls were in the Pull to Lock position in compliance with Technical Specifications). The 'B' train High Head Safety Injection motor operated valves re-aligned such that the running high head pump provided flow to the RCS Cold Legs from the RWST. During this time a bubble was present in the Pressurizer and the level remained on scale (increased 8%).
"- One train of the Control Room Bottled Air System actuated on the Control Room Isolation. The ventilation alignment was restored to normal thereby isolating the Bottled Air System. The system was re-pressurized and restored to an operable condition.
"- Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) Pump motor operated valves opened but no flow was delivered to the Steam Generators since the AFW pumps were in Pull to Lock.
"- The 'B' train containment isolation valves closed, isolating the 'B' RHR heat exchanger. However, shutdown cooling was previously being provided by the 'A' RHR train and was therefore uninterrupted. Containment isolation valves were later restored to a normal alignment.
"- One train of Auxiliary Ventilation actuated and was restored to normal after the Safety Injection signal was reset.
"- Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) No. 3 started but did not load since its associated Emergency Bus remained energized by offsite power. The EDG was stopped and returned to automatic.
"- Reactor Coolant Pumps (RCPs) were stopped due to the closure of the seal water return containment isolation valve.
"A root cause evaluation is determining the cause."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44610
Facility: FERMI
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL HIMEBAUCH
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL HIMEBAUCH
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 10/29/2008
Notification Time: 17:03 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2008
Event Time: 15:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2008
Notification Time: 17:03 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2008
Event Time: 15:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2008
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):
LAURA KOZAK (R3)
LAURA KOZAK (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO HYDRAULIC FLUID SPILL
"On October 29, 2008 at 1500 EDT, eight ounces of biodegradable hydraulic fluid (product name EnviroLogic 132) was spilled into the water outside the General Service Water (GSW) intake from Lake Erie. Cleanup activities were initiated immediately, and the spill was cleaned up within 20 minutes. All of the fluid was cleaned up. Reports were made to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Pollution Emergency Alert System and the Primary Public Safety Answering Point (9-1-1). Media interest may be expected. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"On October 29, 2008 at 1500 EDT, eight ounces of biodegradable hydraulic fluid (product name EnviroLogic 132) was spilled into the water outside the General Service Water (GSW) intake from Lake Erie. Cleanup activities were initiated immediately, and the spill was cleaned up within 20 minutes. All of the fluid was cleaned up. Reports were made to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Pollution Emergency Alert System and the Primary Public Safety Answering Point (9-1-1). Media interest may be expected. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44611
Facility: PILGRIM
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH BRACKEN
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH BRACKEN
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 10/29/2008
Notification Time: 21:31 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2008
Event Time: 20:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2008
Notification Time: 21:31 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2008
Event Time: 20:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2008
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
SAM COLLINS (R1)
EUGENE COBEY (R1)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
DAVID SKEEN (NRR)
JAMES WIGGINS (NRR)
SAM COLLINS (R1)
EUGENE COBEY (R1)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
DAVID SKEEN (NRR)
JAMES WIGGINS (NRR)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
UNUSUAL EVENT - FIRE IN HP CALIBRATION LAB
At 2050 EDT a fire was discovered on the 2nd floor of an outbuilding inside a Health Physics calibration lab inside the protected area. The fire was reported as starting in a "drawer or cabinet" in the room. Plymouth Fire Department was notified and responded along with the on-site fire brigade.
An Unusual Event was declared at 2058 EDT. The fire was extinguished at 2109 EDT.
A re-flash watch was established. Electrical breakers to the room were opened. Health Physics personnel determined that no sources had been impacted by the fire and that no radiological concerns existed.
The licensee notified the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and local authorities.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM JOSEPH BRACKEN TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 2229 EDT 10/29/2008 * * *
The licensee has terminated the Unusual Event as of 2202 EDT on 10/29/2008.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
At 2050 EDT a fire was discovered on the 2nd floor of an outbuilding inside a Health Physics calibration lab inside the protected area. The fire was reported as starting in a "drawer or cabinet" in the room. Plymouth Fire Department was notified and responded along with the on-site fire brigade.
An Unusual Event was declared at 2058 EDT. The fire was extinguished at 2109 EDT.
A re-flash watch was established. Electrical breakers to the room were opened. Health Physics personnel determined that no sources had been impacted by the fire and that no radiological concerns existed.
The licensee notified the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and local authorities.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM JOSEPH BRACKEN TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 2229 EDT 10/29/2008 * * *
The licensee has terminated the Unusual Event as of 2202 EDT on 10/29/2008.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.