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Event Notification Report for February 20, 2021

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/19/2021 - 02/20/2021

EVENT NUMBERS
55109
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55109
Facility: Turkey Point
Region: 2     State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Branden Nathe
HQ OPS Officer: Howie Crouch
Notification Date: 02/20/2021
Notification Time: 22:00 [ET]
Event Date: 02/20/2021
Event Time: 18:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/20/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - Offsite Notification
Person (Organization):
MILLER, MARK (R2)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
3 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
4 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
Event Text
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO THREE INDIVIDUALS IN DISTRESS OFFSHORE OF THE FACILITY

"At 1830 [EST] on 02/20/21, Turkey Point Nuclear Station Security identified three distressed individuals, potentially drowning, in the bay just offshore of the Owner Controlled Area. The licensee contacted the U.S. Coast Guard and local sheriffs department for assistance.

"At 1852 all 3 individuals were reported as safe and onshore.

"This event is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b )(2)(xi). The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."