| U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center Event Reports For
08/23/2011 - 08/24/2011 ** EVENT NUMBERS ** |
 | Fuel Cycle Facility | Event Number: 47152 | Facility: GLOBAL NUCLEAR FUEL - AMERICAS
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
Comments: LEU CONVERSION (UF6 TO UO2)
LEU FABRICATION
LWR COMMERICAL FUEL
Region: 2
City: WILMINGTON State: NC
County: NEW HANOVER
License #: SNM-1097
Agreement: Y
Docket: 07001113
NRC Notified By: SCOTT MURRAY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN | Notification Date: 08/13/2011
Notification Time: 11:00 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2011
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/24/2011 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (b)(5) - DEV FROM ISA
| Person (Organization):
GEORGE HOPPER (R2DO)
THOMAS HILTZ (NMSS)
| Event Text INTEGRATED SAFETY ANALYSIS (ISA) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
"As part of the ongoing GNF-A review of the Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) Integrated Safety Analysis, accident sequences associated with hydrogen piping are being evaluated. As part of this evaluation, facility walk downs of the piping were performed that identified a configuration that had not previously been analyzed. Based on a review of this as found condition, it was determined at approximately 12 p.m. on August 12, 2011 that the system was improperly analyzed in the ISA and resulted in a failure to meet performance requirements.
"Hydrogen supply to the affected piping system inside the building has been isolated. Additional corrective actions and extent of condition are being evaluated.
"This event is being reported pursuant to the reporting requirements of 10 CFR 70 Appendix A (b)(1) within 24 hours of discovery."
The licensee will notify NRC Region 2 and appropriate state and local authorities.
* * * UPDATE FROM PHILLIP OLLIS TO ERIC SIMPSON AT 1228 EDT ON 8/24/11 * * *
"Unnecessary piping branches have been removed and caps welded in place. The new piping configuration has been analyzed for ISA accident sequences.
"Based upon this, hydrogen supplies to affected equipment will resume and normal operations will commence."
The licensee will notify NRC Region 2.
Notified R2DO (Widmann) and NMSS EO (Campbell). |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 47165 | Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: GEOCO INCORPORATED
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: L03923
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN | Notification Date: 08/18/2011
Notification Time: 11:35 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2011
Event Time: 08:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/18/2011 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
MICHAEL HAY (R4DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
| Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING A DAMAGED MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was obtained from the State of Texas via email:
"On August 18, 2011, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified that a Humboldt model 5001 EZ, serial number 4220, containing a 44 milliCurie Americium-241/Beryllium source and an 11 milliCurie Cesium-137 source was run over by a dirt compactor. The user placed the device on the ground 12 feet from his truck to perform prior to use checks on the gauge. The sources were in the fully shielded position. When the technician went to the cab of their truck to record readings, a dirt compactor came up out of a pit near the truck. The technician could not get the attention of the compactor driver in time to prevent them from driving over the gauge. The technician contacted the fire department and [informed] his manager of the event. The licensee's Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and fire department both responded to the scene. The RSO conducted a radiation survey of the device and determined that the sources were fully shielded. A service company was contacted and they took the device to their facility. The service company performed leak tests on both sources. The results were below the regulatory limit. Additional information will be provided as it is received."
Texas Report # I-8879 |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 47168 | Rep Org: GEORGIA RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PGM
Licensee: WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
Region: 1
City: PORT WENTWORTH State: GA
County:
License #: GA1109-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ERIC JAMESON
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH | Notification Date: 08/18/2011
Notification Time: 17:18 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2011
Event Time: 13:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/18/2011 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
JAMES TRAPP (R1DO)
BRUCE WATSON (FSME)
ILTAB via email ()
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| This material event contains a "Less than Cat 3" level of radioactive material. | Event Text GEORGIA AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST INDUSTRIAL NUCLEAR GAUGE
On 8/17/11, the licensee discovered that a nuclear process gauge was missing. The gauge was suspected to have been placed in the trash and transported to a local landfill. The landfill operators have been notified. Workers at the facility were interviewed but the licensee could not determine the disposition of the gauge.
The gauge, a BSI Instruments model NW201, serial number 1041, was last seen on or about August 4, 2011. The missing gauge, plus two others, were verified to be in temporary storage awaiting transfer to an outside organization. The gauge contained 0.5 mCi of Cs-137. The two other gauges are accounted for and stored properly.
Georgia Report #: GA2011-40I
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 47173 | Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
Region: 4
City: LOS ANGELES State: CA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DONALD OESTERLE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH | Notification Date: 08/19/2011
Notification Time: 14:52 [ET]
Event Date: 08/16/2011
Event Time: 14:44 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/19/2011 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
MICHAEL HAY (R4DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
| Event Text CALIFORNIA AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEAKING IODINE-125 BRACHYTHERAPY SEEDS
The following information was obtained from the State of California via email:
"UCLA contacted the Brea office of RHB [Radiologic Health Branch] to report a leaking source of I-125 brachytherapy seeds. Initial survey of the packaging, upon receipt, did not show any contamination. Subsequent testing showed 1.8 microCuries of contamination. The order was for 19 seeds, 16 for treatment, one for calibration and 2 for spares. A physician was preparing an eye plaque using the 16 seeds. A dish of acetone was used to remove glue from the seeds. A radiation survey discovered that the dish had become contaminated with I-125. The patient's procedure was cancelled and EH&S [Environmental Health and Safety] personnel were notified about the issue. EH&S collected all 19 seeds and performed a leak test on the 16 treatment seeds by soaking them in isopropyl alcohol. The fluid was analyzed on a liquid scintillation counter which found 1.8 microCuries of removable contamination.
"Per 10 CFR 35.3067, a licensee shall file a report within 5 days if a leak test required by 35.67 reveals the presence of 185 Bq (0.005 uCi) or more of removable contamination.
"RHB is requesting UCLA to obtain copies of the leak tests performed by the manufacturer to determine if the seeds were leaking prior to being shipped to UCLA. These copies will be in the final report. If the seeds were discovered to be shipped in a compromised condition, the Virginia Division of Radiological Health will be notified since the manufacturer (Best Medical International, Inc. of Springfield, Virginia) is located within their jurisdiction."
California Report Number: 5010-081611 |
| Research Reactor | Event Number: 47180 | Facility: UNIV OF MARYLAND
RX Type: 250 KW TRIGA (CONVERSION)
Comments:
Region: 1
City: COLLEGE PARK State: MD
County: PRINCE GEORGES
License #: R-70
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000166
NRC Notified By: MOHAMMED AL-SHEIKILY
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:05 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:05 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
OTHER UNSPEC REQMNT
| Person (Organization):
PAUL KROHN (R1DO)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
| Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
The licensee declared a Notification of Unusual Event due to seismic activity. The reactor was not operating at the time of the earthquake. Facility walkdown is in progress.
* * * UPDATE FROM MOHAMMED AL-SHEIKILY TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1415 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
The licensee exited the NOUE.
Notified R1DO (Krohn) and NRR (Thorp). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47181 | Facility: NORTH ANNA
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] [ ]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: LEE BARON
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:24 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:03 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/24/2011 | Emergency Class: ALERT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
| Person (Organization):
MALCOLM WIDMANN (R2DO)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
VICTOR MCCREE (R2RA)
JAMES (DHS)
ERWIN (FEMA)
REDINGTON (USDA)
FOOTE (DOE)
|
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 1 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby | | 2 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby | Event Text ALERT DECLARED DUE TO AN EARTHQUAKE IN THE AREA AND A LOSS OF OFFSITE POWER
At 1403 hrs. EDT, North Anna Power Station declared an Alert due to significant seismic activity onsite. The Alert was declared under EAL HA6.1. Both units experienced automatic reactor trips from 100% power and are currently stable in Mode 3. All offsite electrical power to the site was lost. All four emergency diesel generators (EDG) automatically started and loaded and provided power to the emergency buses.
While operating, the 2H EDG developed a coolant leak and was shutdown. As a result, the licensee added EAL SA1.1 to their declaration.
All control rods inserted into the core. Decay heat is being removed via the steam dumps to atmosphere. No personnel injuries were reported.
* * * UPDATE FROM ROBERT RINK TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1116 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
The licensee has downgraded the Alert to a Notification of Unusual Event based on equipment alignments and inspection results.
The licensee notified R2 IRC. Notified IRD (Marshall), NRR (Thorp), FEMA (Hollis), DHS (Inzer), USDA (Ferezan), HHS (Willis) and DOE (Parsons).
* * * UPDATE FROM ROBERT RINK TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1317 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
The licensee has exited the Notification of Unusual Event at 1315 EDT. The exit criteria was that all inspections and walkdowns were completed and plant conditions no longer meet the criteria for a NOUE.
Notified R2DO (Widmann), IRD (Marshall), NRR (Thorp), FEMA (Hollis), DHS (Inzer), USDA (Ferezan), HHS (Willis) and DOE (Jackson). |
| Research Reactor | Event Number: 47182 | Facility: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
RX Type: 1000 KW PULSTAR POOL TYPE
Comments:
Region: 2
City: RALEIGH State: NC
County: WAKE
License #: R-120
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000297
NRC Notified By: JERRY WICKS
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:30 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
OTHER UNSPEC REQMNT
| Person (Organization):
MALCOLM WIDMANN (R2DO)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
VICTOR MCCREE (R2RA)
ERWIN (FEMA)
JAMES (DHS)
| Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
The licensee declared a Notification of Unusual Event due to seismic activity. Equipment walkdowns performed. The licensee also terminated the event at the time of notification. |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47183 | Facility: PEACH BOTTOM
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] [ ]
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MITCHELL SAAVE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:50 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:01 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
| Person (Organization):
PAUL KROHN (R1DO)
WILLIAM DEAN (R1RA)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JANE MARSHALL (IRD)
JAMES (DHS)
ERWIN (FEMA)
REDINGTON (USDA)
FOOTE (DOE)
|
| 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 | 93 | Power Operation | 93 | Power Operation | Event Text NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO SEISMIC EVENT
"PBAPS [Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station] Units 2 and 3 experienced a seismic event which was felt in the control room in conjunction with a seismic trigger alarm set a 0.01G acceleration. The operating basis earthquake alarm of 0.05G was not received.
'Both units continue to operate at pre-event levels.
"Currently there is no indication of damage at the site. Initial plant walkdowns indicate no plant damage and walkdowns are continuing."
There were no personnel injuries. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM BRAD KIRKMON TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1800 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
"At 1750 hrs. EDT, Peach Bottom terminated the Unusual Event that was declared at 1401 today due to a seismic event that occurred at the station. Both Unit 2 and 3 operational walk downs of the site have been completed. There are no issues related to the seismic event which would impact continued safe operation of either unit."
The licensee has made state and local notifications as well as notifying the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1 IRC (Dentil), IRD (Gott), DHS, FEMA, HHS, USDA. |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47184 | Facility: CALVERT CLIFFS
Region: 1 State: MD
Unit: [1] [2] [ ]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: JAMES HUBER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:53 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:05 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/24/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
| Person (Organization):
PAUL KROHN (R1DO)
WILLIAM DEAN (R1RA)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
JAMES (DHS)
ERWIN (FEMA)
|
| 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 | Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
"At 1354, the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant (CCNPP) felt seismic activity in the control room.
"Both Unit 1 and Unit 2 maintained full power operations. At 1405 CCNPP declared an Unusual Event (UE) for Unit 1 and Unit 2. NRC Operations center was notified at 1453 via dedicated phone (CCNPP event 4189).
"Both Units continued to operating safely with no actuations. There were no radiological releases.
"An Issue Response Team (IRT) was formed and the site commenced walkdown and inspections of all systems, structures and components for possible seismic damage. All problems found will be entered into the site's Corrective Action Program (CAP) and evaluated for operability."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, State, and local government agencies.
* * * UPDATE FROM JUSTIN INLOW TO CHARLES TEAL AT 0027 EDT ON 8/24/11 * * *
They have terminated their Notification of Unusual Event as of 0005 EDT. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R1DO (Krohn), IRD (Morris), DHS (Knox), FEMA (Via). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47185 | Facility: LIMERICK
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] [ ]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: THOMAS INGRAM
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:56 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
| Person (Organization):
PAUL KROHN (R1DO)
WILLIAM DEAN (R1RA)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JANE MARSHALL (IRD)
JAMES (DHS)
ERWIN (FEMA)
REDINGTON (USDA)
FOOTE (DOE)
|
| 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 | Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
"Seismic event occurred resulting in a Notification of an Unusual Event. No plant impact to either unit. Both units are stable with safety systems functional."
There were no personnel injuries and no reports of structural damage. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM DAN WILLIAMSON TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1819 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
"Limerick is terminating from the Unusual Event (HU5) based on the conditions that originally presented entry to the Unusual Event (HU5) no longer exist and it is unlikely that plant conditions will deteriorate. No emergency conditions exist at this time for either unit. Both Unit 1 and Unit 2 are operating at 100% power and are stable. A walk down of the facility has been completed with no deficiencies identified. No indication of system degradation has been detected."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and has notified state and local authorities.
Notified R1 IRC (Dentil), IRD (Gott), DHS (Bean), FEMA (Via), USDA (Kraus), and DOE (Turner). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47186 | Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] [ ]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: PATRICK FINNEY
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:58 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:05 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
| Person (Organization):
PAUL KROHN (R1DO)
WILLIAM DEAN (R1RA)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
JAMES (DHS)
ERWIN (FEMA)
|
| 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 | 15 | Power Operation | 15 | Power Operation | Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
"At 1355 hrs. EDT, an event was recorded by the seismic monitoring system. The seismic monitoring system classified the event as less than Operating Basis Earthquake (OBE) and less than Safe Shutdown Earthquake (SSE). The seismic monitoring system additionally classified the event as Seismic: NO
"At 1405 hrs., SSES [Susquehanna Steam Electric Station] declared an Unusual Event [under EAL OU5] after confirmation by outside agencies that an actual seismic event had occurred and reports from numerous personnel that they had detected ground motion.
"At time of transmittal there is no indication of equipment damage, personnel injuries and no automatic initiations of any ECCS or ESF systems or RPS actuations occurred. Assessment of any equipment damage is ongoing."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
* * * UPDATE FROM FRITZ OHLSEN TO JOHN KNOKE AT 2110 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
The licensee has terminated the Notification of Unusual Event. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
Notified R1DO (Krohn), IRD (Morris), DHS (Bean) and FEMA (Via). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47187 | Facility: PALISADES
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [ ] [ ]
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: PATRICK BOGUCKI
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 15:07 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:52 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
| Person (Organization):
DAVE PASSEHL (R3DO)
CINDY PEDERSON (R3)
SHER BAHADUR (NRR)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
JAMES (DHS)
ERWIN (FEMA)
|
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
The licensee declared a Notification of Unusual Event under EAL HU1.1 due to seismic activity. There were no reports of personnel injury or significant plant damage.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
* * * UPDATE FROM TODD MULFORD TO JOHN KNOKE AT 1842 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
The licensee terminated the Notification of Unusual Event at 1825 EDT. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
Notified R3DO (Passehl), IRD (Morris), FEMA (Via) and DHS (Bean). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47188 | Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [ ] [ ]
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: L. SWEENEY
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:35 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:05 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
| Person (Organization):
PAUL KROHN (R1DO)
WILLIAM DEAM (R1RA)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
JAMES (DHS)
ERWIN (FEMA)
REDINGTON (USDA)
FOOTE (DOE)
|
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
License declared an Unusual Event based on seismic activity.
* * * UPDATE AT 1801 EDT ON 08/23/11 FROM LISA SWEENEY TO JOHN SHOEMAKER * * *
"Oyster Creek has terminated from the Unusual Event for seismic activity.
"Engineering walk downs of reactor building, turbine building, switchyard, emergency diesel generators, intake structure, dilution structure, ISFSI (Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation), and fire pond were completed and no problems noted.
"All plant conditions remain stable."
Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and applicable state and local authorities. A press release is planned.
Notified R1 IRC (Dentil), IRD (Gott), DHS (Bean), FEMA (Via), USDA (Kraus), and DOE (Turner). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47189 | Facility: SURRY
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] [ ]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVID BRIDGES
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:35 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:04 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
| Person (Organization):
MALCOLM WIDMANN (R2DO)
VICTOR MCCREE (R2RA)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
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| 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 | Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
The licensee declared a Notification of Unusual Event under EAL HU1.1 for seismic activity felt by station personnel. Both units will remain at 100% power. No equipment failures have been identified. No Reactor Coolant System or Steam Generator leakage identified. The licensee will upgrade this event if damage to safety-related equipment is identified.
The plant is accessible. Engineering walkdowns have been initiated in the station, switchyard and intake structures.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
* * * UPDATE AT 1752 ON 08/23/11 FROM DAVID BRIDGES TO JOHN SHOEMAKER * * *
License terminated the Unusual Event.
Notified R2 IRC (Franke), IRD (Gott), DHS (Bean), FEMA (Via), USDA (Kraus), and DOE (Turner). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47190 | Facility: THREE MILE ISLAND
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [ ] [ ]
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: TARA SNYDER
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:23 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:01 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
| Person (Organization):
PAUL KROHN (R1DO)
WILLIAM DEAN (R1RA)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
JAMES (DHS)
ERWIN (FEMA)
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| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
"At 1401 hrs. EDT on 8/23/11, TMI (Three Mile Island) declared an Unusual Event due to a threshold seismic condition (HU5) earthquake. The earthquake was felt at the plant. No equipment damage has been identified."
No personnel injuries were reported. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
* * * UPDATE FROM JOE SHUFFNER TO JOHN SHOEMAKER AT 1744 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
"The Unusual Event declared at 1401 EDT due to the ground motion felt at the site has been terminated at 1730 EDT. Walkdowns have been performed and no equipment damage has been identified. The plant remains in a stable condition at 100% power. Offsite power and diesel generators were verified to be unaffected by the event."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
Notified R1 IRC (Dentil), IRD (Gott), DHS (Bean), FEMA (Via), USDA (Kraus), and DOE (Turner). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47191 | Facility: SALEM
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [2] [ ]
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: N/A
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:42 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
| Person (Organization):
PAUL KROHN (R1DO)
WILLIAM DEAN (R1RA)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
JAMES (DHS)
ERWIN (FEMA)
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| 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 | Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
"On 8/23/11 at 1400 hrs. EDT, Hope Creek and Salem generation stations declared a common site Unusual Event in accordance with EAL 9.5.1.a due to an earthquake felt by onsite personnel within the protected area. The plants are [both] operating at 100% power with no significant anomalies noted. Walkdowns of safety related areas are currently in progress. All ECCS systems are available and in standby alignment."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities. (See also EN #47192).
* * * UPDATE FROM MARK SCHWARTZ TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1639 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
"Walkdowns are in progress and are approximately 40% complete with no anomalies noted. Estimated completion time of 1900 hrs."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1 IRC (Dentil).
* * * UPDATE FROM MARK SCHWARTZ TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1941 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
Hope Creek and Salem have terminated their Notification of Unusual Event. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
Notified R1DO (Krohn), IRD (Morris), DHS (Bean), FEMA (Via), USDA (Kraus), and DOE (Turner). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47192 | Facility: HOPE CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [ ] [ ]
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MARK SCHWARTZ
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:42 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
| Person (Organization):
PAUL KROHN (R1DO)
WILLIAM DEAN (R1RA)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
JAMES (DHS)
ERWIN (FEMA)
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| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
"On 8/23/11 at 1400 hrs. EDT, Hope Creek and Salem generation stations declared a common site Unusual Event in accordance with EAL 9.5.1.a, due to an earthquake felt by onsite personnel within the protected area. The plant is operating at 100% power with no significant anomalies noted. Walkdowns of safety related areas are currently in progress. All ECCS systems are available and in standby alignment."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities. (See also EN #47191).
* * * UPDATE FROM MARK SCHWARTZ TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1639 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
"Initial walkdowns are complete with no anomalies noted. Detailed walkdowns of all rooms and areas are in progress with estimated completion time of 1900 hrs."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1 IRC (Dentil).
* * * UPDATE FROM MARK SCHWARTZ TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1941 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
Hope Creek and Salem have terminated their Notification of Unusual Event. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
Notified R1DO (Krohn), IRD (Morris), DHS (Bean), FEMA (Via), USDA (Kraus), and DOE (Turner). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47193 | Facility: HARRIS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [ ] [ ]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: AL BOSTIC
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 15:27 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:06 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
| Person (Organization):
MALCOLM WIDMANN (R2DO)
VICTOR MCCREE (R2RA)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
JAMES (DHS)
ERWIN (FEMA)
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| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
The licensee declared a Notification of Unusual Event (NOUE) under EAL HU1.1 based on an earthquake felt at the plant with confirmation by the National Earthquake Center. They have made state and local notifications and notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE ON 08/23/11 AT 1810 EDT FROM AL BOSTIC TO HOWIE CROUCH * * *
The licensee has terminated from the NOUE at 1757 EDT. The termination basis was that no safety equipment was impacted by the earthquake and walkdowns of plant safety equipment was complete.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities
Notified R2 IRC (Franke), IRD (Gott), DHS (Bean), FEMA (Via), USDA (Kraus), and DOE (Turner). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47194 | Facility: COOK
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] [ ]
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SCOTT SCHNEIDER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:33 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 14:24 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
| Person (Organization):
DAVE PASSEHL (R3DO)
CINDY PEDERSON (R3RA)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JACK GROBE (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
JAMES (DHS)
ERWIN (FEMA)
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| 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 | Event Text NOTIFICATION OF AN UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A SEISMIC EVENT
"At 1424 [hrs. EDT] on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, an Unusual Event was declared for Unit 1 and Unit 2 based on Emergency Plan criterion N-1, 'Natural of Destructive Phenomena Inside the Protected Area'.
"The Unusual Event was declared following detection of ground motion by persons on site with confirmation based on United States Geological Survey information. Plant operation was not impacted by the event. Site structure and system inspections are in progress in accordance with the Abnormal Operating Procedure for earthquake. No damage has been identified.
"In accordance with Emergency Plan procedures, notifications of Berrien County and State of Michigan were completed. The licensee has notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector. A follow-up notification will be made after the Unusual Event is terminated.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (a)(1)(i) due to declaration of an emergency class. "
* * * UPDATE FROM SCOTT BURNS TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1543 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
"A press release has been issued regarding the seismic event. This notification update is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(xi) for news release or notification of other government agency. Notifications were made to the following local media: St. Joseph Herald Palladium, South Bend Tribune, Niles Daily Star, WSJM Radio, WNDU TV, WSBT TV, and WSJV TV. Notification was also made to the Platt News Service.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM SCOTT BURNS TO ERIC SIMPSON AT 1859 EDT ON 8/23/11 * * *
"The Unusual Event due to Seismic Event was terminated at 1723 EDT following an examination of plant systems which revealed no damage due to the seismic event. A press release has been issued regarding the termination of the Unusual Event. This notification update is being made to notify of the Unusual Event termination and also notify of the press release describing the Unusual Event termination in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(xi) for news release or notification of other government agency.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
Notified R3DO (Passehl), IRD (Gott), DHS (Flinter), FEMA (Via), USDA (Kraus), and DOE (Bailey). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47195 | Facility: COOPER
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [ ] [ ]
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: STEVE WHEELER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE | Notification Date: 08/23/2011
Notification Time: 23:10 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2011
Event Time: 15:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2011 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
| Person (Organization):
MARK HAIRE (R4DO)
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| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | Event Text CREFS WAS DECLARED INOPERABLE
"This telephone report is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v) as a loss of safety function for a single train safety system. On August 23, 2011 at 15:30 CDT, the clevis pin that connects the valve with the air operator was found not fully inserted on the Control Room HVAC Emergency Bypass System Inlet Valve, HV-AO-271 AV. This valve is normally closed and opens in response to a Group 6 isolation signal to align the Control Room Emergency Filtration System) (CREFS) to outside air. A retaining clip at one end of the pin was found to be missing, allowing the pin to partially back out of the clevis. The pin was found engaged with half of the clevis. This condition resulted in declaring CREFS inoperable at 15:30 CDT, and CNS entered LCO 3.7.4 Condition A which requires the CREF system to be restored to OPERABLE status in 7 days. The cause of the displaced clevis pin is under investigation."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. | |