Event Notification Report for September 26, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/25/2012 - 09/26/2012
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48345
Facility: MONTICELLO
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: RANDY SAND
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: RANDY SAND
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 09/26/2012
Notification Time: 09:47 [ET]
Event Date: 09/26/2012
Event Time: 08:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/26/2012
Notification Time: 09:47 [ET]
Event Date: 09/26/2012
Event Time: 08:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/26/2012
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):
MARK RING (R3DO)
MARK RING (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Hot Shutdown | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER (TSC) PLANNED MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY
"On 9/26/12, the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant's TSC power supply will be isolated to perform a planned maintenance activity. The maintenance activity requires implementation of compensatory measures to maintain TSC functions during the planned activity. Compensatory measures include having the Emergency Director report to Control Room and relocating the remaining TSC staff at the EOF should an event be declared requiring Emergency Response Organization (ERO) activation. Maintenance activity is scheduled to be complete with the TSC fully functional by end of dayshift on 9/26/12. Site ERO has been notified of maintenance activity and instructed on planned compensatory measures to be implemented during activity if required. This event is considered reportable per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii). The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
The licensee will notify the Minnesota State Duty Officer, and the Sherriff Departments for both Wright and Sherburne Counties.
* * * UPDATE ON 9/26/12 AT 1734 EDT FROM TOM PROELL TO DONG PARK * * *
"At approximately 1520 Central time, a disturbance occurred in the 12.5kV system during restoration activities for the TSC power supply. This would have caused a Major Loss of Emergency Assessment Capability and thus is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii). The licensee is investigating the disturbance. The EOF and all other emergency assessment capabilities were verified functional. The licensee notified NRC Resident Inspector."
The disturbance to the 12.5kV system did not affect plant operations.
Notified R3DO (Lipa).
"On 9/26/12, the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant's TSC power supply will be isolated to perform a planned maintenance activity. The maintenance activity requires implementation of compensatory measures to maintain TSC functions during the planned activity. Compensatory measures include having the Emergency Director report to Control Room and relocating the remaining TSC staff at the EOF should an event be declared requiring Emergency Response Organization (ERO) activation. Maintenance activity is scheduled to be complete with the TSC fully functional by end of dayshift on 9/26/12. Site ERO has been notified of maintenance activity and instructed on planned compensatory measures to be implemented during activity if required. This event is considered reportable per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii). The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
The licensee will notify the Minnesota State Duty Officer, and the Sherriff Departments for both Wright and Sherburne Counties.
* * * UPDATE ON 9/26/12 AT 1734 EDT FROM TOM PROELL TO DONG PARK * * *
"At approximately 1520 Central time, a disturbance occurred in the 12.5kV system during restoration activities for the TSC power supply. This would have caused a Major Loss of Emergency Assessment Capability and thus is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii). The licensee is investigating the disturbance. The EOF and all other emergency assessment capabilities were verified functional. The licensee notified NRC Resident Inspector."
The disturbance to the 12.5kV system did not affect plant operations.
Notified R3DO (Lipa).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48347
Facility: PALO VERDE
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: DELBERT ELKINTON
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: DELBERT ELKINTON
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 09/26/2012
Notification Time: 19:49 [ET]
Event Date: 09/26/2012
Event Time: 13:36 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/26/2012
Notification Time: 19:49 [ET]
Event Date: 09/26/2012
Event Time: 13:36 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/26/2012
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):
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
DARYL JOHNSON (ILTA)
WILLIAM RULAND (NRR)
JANE MARSHALL (IRD)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
DARYL JOHNSON (ILTA)
WILLIAM RULAND (NRR)
JANE MARSHALL (IRD)
| 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 | 90 | Power Operation | 90 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
ATTEMPTED ENTRY ONTO THE SITE BY AN ILLEGAL ALIEN WITH FALSE IDENTIFICATION
"This event is being reported as a newsworthy concern to the public under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi). All times listed are approximate Mountain Standard Time.
"On September 26,2012, at 13:36 pm, Arizona Public Service (APS) was notified of the intention of Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) to issue a press release regarding an attempted entry to the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station's (PVNGS) Security Owner Controlled Area (SOCA) by an individual with suspicious identification earlier this morning.
"An individual employed with a construction project sub-contractor arrived at the SOCA checkpoint and presented suspicious identification to PVNGS security officers to gain access to the site. The individual was not admitted through the checkpoint into the SOCA. MCSO was notified and placed the individual into custody. MCSO determined the identification was false and the individual was an undocumented immigrant.
"The individual did not enter nor was he previously granted access to the site's Protected Areas surrounding the three units and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation. No evidence of malicious intent has been identified. MCSO is investigating the incident.
"The station notified NRC Resident Inspectors and Region IV staff of the condition.
"APS does not intend at this time to issue a press release, but is responding to media inquiries."
"This event is being reported as a newsworthy concern to the public under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi). All times listed are approximate Mountain Standard Time.
"On September 26,2012, at 13:36 pm, Arizona Public Service (APS) was notified of the intention of Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) to issue a press release regarding an attempted entry to the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station's (PVNGS) Security Owner Controlled Area (SOCA) by an individual with suspicious identification earlier this morning.
"An individual employed with a construction project sub-contractor arrived at the SOCA checkpoint and presented suspicious identification to PVNGS security officers to gain access to the site. The individual was not admitted through the checkpoint into the SOCA. MCSO was notified and placed the individual into custody. MCSO determined the identification was false and the individual was an undocumented immigrant.
"The individual did not enter nor was he previously granted access to the site's Protected Areas surrounding the three units and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation. No evidence of malicious intent has been identified. MCSO is investigating the incident.
"The station notified NRC Resident Inspectors and Region IV staff of the condition.
"APS does not intend at this time to issue a press release, but is responding to media inquiries."
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48348
Facility: CATAWBA
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BRIAN HAYNES
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BRIAN HAYNES
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 09/26/2012
Notification Time: 22:27 [ET]
Event Date: 09/26/2012
Event Time: 15:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/04/2012
Notification Time: 22:27 [ET]
Event Date: 09/26/2012
Event Time: 15:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/04/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
REBECCA NEASE (R2DO)
REBECCA NEASE (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 3.0.3 ENTERED DUE TO SURVEILLANCE TESTING NOT BEING COMPLETED AS REQUIRED
"Pressurizer Pressure LO Instrument surveillance testing was discovered to not have been completed as required. Existence of an internal jumper on solid state protection system input to logic cards prevented complete circuit testing. Unit 1 and unit 2 entered Technical Specification [TS] 3.0.3 at 1515 hours."
Alternate method of surveillance testing on one of the trains was completed and TS 3.0.3 was exited on Unit 1 at 2203 EDT and Unit 2 at 2132 EDT. The licensee plans to complete surveillance testing on the second train before 1515 hours on 9/27/12. The licensee is currently in TS 3.3.2.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. The states of North Carolina and South Carolina will be notified. Local county governments of York, Gaston, and Mecklenberg counties will also be notified.
* * * RETRACTION AT 1652 EDT ON 10/04/12 FROM AARON MICHALSKI TO HUFFMAN * * *
"Catawba nuclear station is retracting EN #48348 for both units 1 and 2 based on completion of testing and investigation of system operability. The testing determined that both units respective train 'A' and 'B' pressurizer pressure low were operable and would have functioned as needed. This condition is not reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D). The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
R2DO (O'Donohue) notified.
"Pressurizer Pressure LO Instrument surveillance testing was discovered to not have been completed as required. Existence of an internal jumper on solid state protection system input to logic cards prevented complete circuit testing. Unit 1 and unit 2 entered Technical Specification [TS] 3.0.3 at 1515 hours."
Alternate method of surveillance testing on one of the trains was completed and TS 3.0.3 was exited on Unit 1 at 2203 EDT and Unit 2 at 2132 EDT. The licensee plans to complete surveillance testing on the second train before 1515 hours on 9/27/12. The licensee is currently in TS 3.3.2.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. The states of North Carolina and South Carolina will be notified. Local county governments of York, Gaston, and Mecklenberg counties will also be notified.
* * * RETRACTION AT 1652 EDT ON 10/04/12 FROM AARON MICHALSKI TO HUFFMAN * * *
"Catawba nuclear station is retracting EN #48348 for both units 1 and 2 based on completion of testing and investigation of system operability. The testing determined that both units respective train 'A' and 'B' pressurizer pressure low were operable and would have functioned as needed. This condition is not reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D). The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
R2DO (O'Donohue) notified.