Event Notification Report for January 24, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/23/2011 - 01/24/2011
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46570
Facility: SUMMER
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN GARZA
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN GARZA
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 01/25/2011
Notification Time: 15:10 [ET]
Event Date: 01/24/2011
Event Time: 16:54 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/25/2011
Notification Time: 15:10 [ET]
Event Date: 01/24/2011
Event Time: 16:54 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/25/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY
A licensed employee had a confirmed positive for a controlled substance during a fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
A licensed employee had a confirmed positive for a controlled substance during a fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46565
Facility: PEACH BOTTOM
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: CHRIS WEICHLER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: CHRIS WEICHLER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 01/24/2011
Notification Time: 11:39 [ET]
Event Date: 01/24/2011
Event Time: 09:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/25/2011
Notification Time: 11:39 [ET]
Event Date: 01/24/2011
Event Time: 09:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/25/2011
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):
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT (R1DO)
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION - SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SPILL AND RELEASE
"On 01/24/2011, at 0900 EST, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station had a spill and release of Sodium Hypochlorite from our water treatment plant's Sodium Hypochlorite tank. The quantity [rate] of release has been estimated at approximately 1 gpm to the surrounding soil area. The leak was into a moat surrounding the tank but it appears it has subsequently leaked from the moat. The leak was identified on 01/24/11 and was quantified as reportable at approximately 0900 EST. The leak is currently in progress with actions being taken to mitigate and control leakage to the area storm drain. This is a release of CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act) reportable quantity of substance.
"The release impacted or potentially impacted the Susquehanna River due to release through a storm drain and additional impact to the surrounding soil. Additional measures being taken include installing additional barriers to release. Lewis Environmental Hazard Mat team has been contacted and is responding to the site. In addition a truck has been dispatched to the site to pump out the moat.
"This report is being submitted pursuant to 10CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as a result of a notification of other government agencies."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector, and state and local government agencies.
* * * UPDATE FROM PHILIP PAUTLER TO VINCE KLCO ON 1/25/2011 AT 1340 EST * * *
"As of 2200 [EST] last night, the leaking tank and moat area have been drained, and all standing liquid has been removed.
"Hourly water samples were collected from the discharge canal and tested. These samples confirmed that no release in excess of the station's NPDES [National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System] permit occurred."
Notified the R1DO (Newport).
"On 01/24/2011, at 0900 EST, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station had a spill and release of Sodium Hypochlorite from our water treatment plant's Sodium Hypochlorite tank. The quantity [rate] of release has been estimated at approximately 1 gpm to the surrounding soil area. The leak was into a moat surrounding the tank but it appears it has subsequently leaked from the moat. The leak was identified on 01/24/11 and was quantified as reportable at approximately 0900 EST. The leak is currently in progress with actions being taken to mitigate and control leakage to the area storm drain. This is a release of CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act) reportable quantity of substance.
"The release impacted or potentially impacted the Susquehanna River due to release through a storm drain and additional impact to the surrounding soil. Additional measures being taken include installing additional barriers to release. Lewis Environmental Hazard Mat team has been contacted and is responding to the site. In addition a truck has been dispatched to the site to pump out the moat.
"This report is being submitted pursuant to 10CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as a result of a notification of other government agencies."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector, and state and local government agencies.
* * * UPDATE FROM PHILIP PAUTLER TO VINCE KLCO ON 1/25/2011 AT 1340 EST * * *
"As of 2200 [EST] last night, the leaking tank and moat area have been drained, and all standing liquid has been removed.
"Hourly water samples were collected from the discharge canal and tested. These samples confirmed that no release in excess of the station's NPDES [National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System] permit occurred."
Notified the R1DO (Newport).