Event Notification Report for November 08, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/07/2012 - 11/08/2012
EVENT NUMBERS
48495
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48495
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: BRYAN EAGAN
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: BRYAN EAGAN
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 11/08/2012
Notification Time: 16:55 [ET]
Event Date: 11/08/2012
Event Time: 10:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/08/2012
Notification Time: 16:55 [ET]
Event Date: 11/08/2012
Event Time: 10:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/08/2012
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):
GLENN DENTEL (R1DO)
GLENN DENTEL (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
LOSS OF EMERGENCY PLANNING ZONE SIRENS
"Prior to 1020 EST on November 8, 2012, 4 out of 42 Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) Sirens remained inoperable, due to issues caused by Hurricane Sandy. At 1020 on November 8, 2012, Oyster Creek was notified by ANS, the provider of Exelon siren maintenance, that due to the recent snow storm, 11 out of 42 sirens in the Oyster Creek Emergency Planning Zone were inoperable. 11 out of 42 sirens exceeds Exelon's reporting threshold of 25 percent or more sirens out of service. Therefore, an 8-hour report is required under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to a 'Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities.'
"Prior to the submission of this report, Oyster Creek was notified by ANS that 4 of the 11 inoperable sirens were returned to service.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
"Prior to 1020 EST on November 8, 2012, 4 out of 42 Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) Sirens remained inoperable, due to issues caused by Hurricane Sandy. At 1020 on November 8, 2012, Oyster Creek was notified by ANS, the provider of Exelon siren maintenance, that due to the recent snow storm, 11 out of 42 sirens in the Oyster Creek Emergency Planning Zone were inoperable. 11 out of 42 sirens exceeds Exelon's reporting threshold of 25 percent or more sirens out of service. Therefore, an 8-hour report is required under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to a 'Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities.'
"Prior to the submission of this report, Oyster Creek was notified by ANS that 4 of the 11 inoperable sirens were returned to service.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.