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Event Notification Report for January 06, 2015

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/05/2015 - 01/06/2015

EVENT NUMBERS
507175071850719

Power Reactor
Event Number: 50717
Facility: SEQUOYAH
Region: 2     State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: HARRY HOWLE
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 01/06/2015
Notification Time: 15:31 [ET]
Event Date: 01/06/2015
Event Time: 00:01 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL F. KING (R2DO)
Power Reactor Unit Info
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 86 Power Operation 86 Power Operation
Event Text
FITNESS FOR DUTY - ALCOHOL FOUND IN PROTECTED AREA

On January 6, 2015, at approximately 0001 EST, a partially empty can of beer was found by a security officer. Site Security took possession of the can and it was removed from the protected area. An investigation has been initiated by Site Security. This condition has been documented in TVA's corrective action program. This report is submitted pursuant to 10 CFR 26.719 (b)(1) based on the presence of alcohol within the protected area.

The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

* * * UPDATE FROM ZACHARY KITTS TO JEFFREY HERRERA AT 1503 EST ON 1/15/15 * * *

Additional information provided by the Licensee of the origination of the beer can.

The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

Notified the R2DO (Musser).


Power Reactor
Event Number: 50718
Facility: PERRY
Region: 3     State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: JULIE SEVERINO
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 01/06/2015
Notification Time: 17:18 [ET]
Event Date: 01/06/2015
Event Time: 16:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/06/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL KUNOWSKI (R3DO)
Power Reactor Unit Info
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 MADE TO OFFSITE GOVERNMENT AGENCY

"In accordance with 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2), notification was made to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding the in-patient hospitalization of an individual while in the owner controlled area.

"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."

The licensee notified the State of Ohio and local authorities

The individual employee is currently under medical treatment and is not contaminated.


Power Reactor
Event Number: 50719
Facility: BROWNS FERRY
Region: 2     State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MARK MOEBES
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 01/06/2015
Notification Time: 17:27 [ET]
Event Date: 01/06/2015
Event Time: 12:27 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/06/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL F. KING (R2DO)
Power Reactor Unit Info
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
3 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
Event Text
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO OIL LEAK

"On January 6, 2015 at approximately 1227 CST, a visible oil sheen was reported from a TVA owned boat that sank next to the dock on the Tennessee River near Cooling Tower 1. This oil spill is reportable to the EPA (National Response Center) under 40CFR112. Notification to the National Response Center will be made.

"This oil sheen was determined to be more than minor to enter US waters. The source of the oil sheen has been contained using oil booms.

"Additional notifications will be made to Alabama Emergency Management.

"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."

The licensee notified the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Response Center.