Event Notification Report for March 14, 2018
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/13/2018 - 03/14/2018
EVENT NUMBERS
53261
Power Reactor
Event Number: 53261
Facility: COOPER
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: STEVE WHEELER
HQ OPS Officer: THOMAS KENDZIA
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: STEVE WHEELER
HQ OPS Officer: THOMAS KENDZIA
Notification Date: 03/15/2018
Notification Time: 01:39 [ET]
Event Date: 03/14/2018
Event Time: 17:11 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/19/2018
Notification Time: 01:39 [ET]
Event Date: 03/14/2018
Event Time: 17:11 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/19/2018
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):
JESSE ROLLINS (R4DO)
JESSE ROLLINS (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
EN Revision Imported Date : 03/20/18
EN Revision Text: LOSS OF EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION TONE ALERT RADIO SYSTEM
"At approximately 1711 CDT on 14 MAR 2018, Cooper Nuclear Station was notified by the National Weather Service that the Shubert radio transmission tower was not functioning. This affects the tone alert radios used to notify the public in event of an emergency condition. This condition is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii). A backup notification method is available and will be utilized for notifications if needed.
"The local telephone company is providing troubleshooting and repair services. A return to service time for the Shubert tower is not currently available.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been informed."
The issue was identified during periodic maintenance.
The licensee notified all counties within the 10 mile Emergency Planning Zone.
* * * UPDATE ON 3/19/2018 AT 1720 EDT FROM STEVE WHEELER TO DONG PARK * * *
"This is a follow up notification to update the status of the Shubert radio transmission tower that was reported to be out of service on March 14th per EN53261. The tower was restored to service and determined to be functional at 0759 [CDT] on March 19th, 2018."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R4DO (Groom).
Original EN Text: LOSS OF EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION TONE ALERT RADIO SYSTEM
"At approximately 1711 CDT on 14 MAR 2018, Cooper Nuclear Station was notified by the National Weather Service that the Shubert radio transmission tower was not functioning. This affects the tone alert radios used to notify the public in event of an emergency condition. This condition is reportable under I0CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii). A backup notification method is available and will be utilized for notifications if needed.
"The local telephone company is providing troubleshooting and repair services. A return to service time for the Shubert tower is not currently available.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been informed."
The issue was identified during periodic maintenance.
The licensee notified all counties within the 10 mile Emergency Planning Zone.