Event Notification Report for July 23, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/22/2014 - 07/23/2014
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50301
Facility: BRAIDWOOD
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOE CONQUEST
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOE CONQUEST
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 07/23/2014
Notification Time: 21:32 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/2014
Event Time: 19:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/2014
Notification Time: 21:32 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/2014
Event Time: 19:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/2014
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):
STEVE ORTH (R3DO)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
CYNTHIA PEDERSEN (R3RA)
JENNIFER UHLE (NRR)
BRIAN McDERMOTT (NSIR)
STEVE ORTH (R3DO)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
CYNTHIA PEDERSEN (R3RA)
JENNIFER UHLE (NRR)
BRIAN McDERMOTT (NSIR)
| 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 |
UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED BASED ON SHOTS FIRED IN THE OWNER CONTROLLED AREA
"At 1943 CDT on 7/23/14, Braidwood Station declared Unusual Event HU1 due to gunshots fired within the Owner Controlled area (OCA). This was a security condition without a Hostile Action. Both Units remain in Mode 1, 100% reactor power throughout the event.
"Local Law enforcement was contacted and investigated. Security stood down from the Security Condition at 1956 CDT."
The Control Room was informed at 1930 CDT by Security of fourteen (14) gunshots heard inside the OCA.
The licensee informed State and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified other FEDS (FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC Watch Officer, DHS SWO) and (Nuclear SSA, FEMA NWC) via email.
* * * UPDATE AT 2311 EDT FROM JOE CONQUEST TO S. SANDIN * * *
"Braidwood Station Terminated an Unusual Event, HU1 at 2134 CDT. Local Law Enforcement Agency called an 'All Clear' and station security restored the normal security posture at 1956 CDT."
The licensee informed State and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (Orth), NRR (Lund) and IRD (Gott) via email.
Notified other FEDS (FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC Watch Officer, DHS SWO, Nuclear SSA, FEMA NWC) via email.
"At 1943 CDT on 7/23/14, Braidwood Station declared Unusual Event HU1 due to gunshots fired within the Owner Controlled area (OCA). This was a security condition without a Hostile Action. Both Units remain in Mode 1, 100% reactor power throughout the event.
"Local Law enforcement was contacted and investigated. Security stood down from the Security Condition at 1956 CDT."
The Control Room was informed at 1930 CDT by Security of fourteen (14) gunshots heard inside the OCA.
The licensee informed State and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified other FEDS (FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC Watch Officer, DHS SWO) and (Nuclear SSA, FEMA NWC) via email.
* * * UPDATE AT 2311 EDT FROM JOE CONQUEST TO S. SANDIN * * *
"Braidwood Station Terminated an Unusual Event, HU1 at 2134 CDT. Local Law Enforcement Agency called an 'All Clear' and station security restored the normal security posture at 1956 CDT."
The licensee informed State and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (Orth), NRR (Lund) and IRD (Gott) via email.
Notified other FEDS (FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC Watch Officer, DHS SWO, Nuclear SSA, FEMA NWC) via email.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50302
Facility: HOPE CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JAMES SOUTHERTON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JAMES SOUTHERTON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 07/23/2014
Notification Time: 22:48 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/2014
Event Time: 20:27 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/2014
Notification Time: 22:48 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/2014
Event Time: 20:27 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/2014
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):
MEL GRAY (R1DO)
MEL GRAY (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
COMMON SITE TEMPORARY LOSS OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA
"At 2027 [EDT] on 7/23/2014, meteorological data was lost to both Salem and Hope Creek. At the time, there were storms in the vicinity which are the apparent cause of the temporary loss of data. Both Salem and Hope Creek lost wind direction information. This event is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii), major loss of emergency assessment capabilities.
"At 2036 [EDT], meteorological data was restored to the control rooms. Plant operations at Hope Creek and both Salem Units 1 and 2 were not affected. All three units remain at full power.
"The licensees notified the NRC Resident Inspectors."
"At 2027 [EDT] on 7/23/2014, meteorological data was lost to both Salem and Hope Creek. At the time, there were storms in the vicinity which are the apparent cause of the temporary loss of data. Both Salem and Hope Creek lost wind direction information. This event is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii), major loss of emergency assessment capabilities.
"At 2036 [EDT], meteorological data was restored to the control rooms. Plant operations at Hope Creek and both Salem Units 1 and 2 were not affected. All three units remain at full power.
"The licensees notified the NRC Resident Inspectors."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50297
Facility: KEWAUNEE
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: MARK LINDAHL
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: MARK LINDAHL
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 07/23/2014
Notification Time: 09:07 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/2014
Event Time: 07:48 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/2014
Notification Time: 09:07 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/2014
Event Time: 07:48 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/2014
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):
STEVE ORTH (R3DO)
STEVE ORTH (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Defueled | 0 | Defueled |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION SYSTEM REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"On Wednesday, July 23 at 0748 CDT, the Kewaunee Power Station Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation system was removed from service for planned maintenance. The removal of the ventilation system potentially affects the TSC habitability during a declared emergency requiring activation. The Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Team has been notified of the maintenance and the possible need to relocate during an emergency. If an emergency is declared and the TSC ERO activation is required, the TSC will be staffed and activated unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperatures, radiological, or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC staff becomes necessary, the Station Emergency Director will relocate the staff to an alternate TSC location.
"The ventilation system is expected to be out of service for approximately 2 hours.
"This condition is being reported in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as an event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability.
"NRC Regional Inspector has been notified."
"On Wednesday, July 23 at 0748 CDT, the Kewaunee Power Station Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation system was removed from service for planned maintenance. The removal of the ventilation system potentially affects the TSC habitability during a declared emergency requiring activation. The Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Team has been notified of the maintenance and the possible need to relocate during an emergency. If an emergency is declared and the TSC ERO activation is required, the TSC will be staffed and activated unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperatures, radiological, or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC staff becomes necessary, the Station Emergency Director will relocate the staff to an alternate TSC location.
"The ventilation system is expected to be out of service for approximately 2 hours.
"This condition is being reported in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as an event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability.
"NRC Regional Inspector has been notified."