Event Notification Report for March 30, 2021
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/29/2021 - 03/30/2021
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55160
Facility: Fermi
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: John Rodeman
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: John Rodeman
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Notification Date: 03/30/2021
Notification Time: 14:00 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2021
Event Time: 10:58 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/30/2021
Notification Time: 14:00 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2021
Event Time: 10:58 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/30/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - Offsite Notification
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - Offsite Notification
Person (Organization):
ORTH, STEVE (R3)
ORTH, STEVE (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/30/2021
EN Revision Text: OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO SEWAGE SPILL
"At 1058 EDT on 3/30/2021, during routine pump down activities from the sites Equalization Basin, open to the environment (consisting of groundwater and runnoff), to a sanitary system manhole, there was a backflow from the sanitary system to the environment (nearby grassy area). The total amount of overflow is estimated to be 150 gallons. Fermi 2 Environment is currently investigating and clean-up is in progress and the backflow has stopped. The cause of the backflow is under investigation.
"As a result of the backflow reaching the environment, reports are being made to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the Monroe County Health Department, and the local news media. Since these reports are in the process of being made, this is considered a News Release or Notification to Other Government Agencies, therefore this event is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
EN Revision Text: OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO SEWAGE SPILL
"At 1058 EDT on 3/30/2021, during routine pump down activities from the sites Equalization Basin, open to the environment (consisting of groundwater and runnoff), to a sanitary system manhole, there was a backflow from the sanitary system to the environment (nearby grassy area). The total amount of overflow is estimated to be 150 gallons. Fermi 2 Environment is currently investigating and clean-up is in progress and the backflow has stopped. The cause of the backflow is under investigation.
"As a result of the backflow reaching the environment, reports are being made to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the Monroe County Health Department, and the local news media. Since these reports are in the process of being made, this is considered a News Release or Notification to Other Government Agencies, therefore this event is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
Part 21
Event Number: 55162
Rep Org: Paragon Energy Solutions
Licensee: Paragon Energy Solutions
Region: 4
City: Fort Worth State: TX
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Tracy Bolt
HQ OPS Officer: Joanna Bridge
Licensee: Paragon Energy Solutions
Region: 4
City: Fort Worth State: TX
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Tracy Bolt
HQ OPS Officer: Joanna Bridge
Notification Date: 03/30/2021
Notification Time: 16:50 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2021
Event Time: 16:50 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/30/2021
Notification Time: 16:50 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2021
Event Time: 16:50 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/30/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
21.21(a)(2) - Interim Eval Of Deviation
10 CFR Section:
21.21(a)(2) - Interim Eval Of Deviation
Person (Organization):
JANDA, DONNA (R1DO)
MILLER, MARK (R2DO)
ORTH, STEVE (R3DO)
ALEXANDER, RYAN (R4DO)
PART 21/50.55 REACTORS, - (EMAIL)
JANDA, DONNA (R1DO)
MILLER, MARK (R2DO)
ORTH, STEVE (R3DO)
ALEXANDER, RYAN (R4DO)
PART 21/50.55 REACTORS, - (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/30/2021
EN Revision Text: PART 21 - FAILURE OF SIZE 1 AND 2 FREEDOM SERIES FVR STARTERS
The following is a summary of information received from Paragon Energy Solutions:
North Anna Station has identified instances where Size 1 and 2 starters have failed to function as expected in assemblies that were originally supplied by NLI. The Mechanical Interlock exhibited binding that prevented the contactor to close when energized.
The identified starters are utilized in an application of operating Motor Operated Valves.
Date of Discovery: 3/29/2021
Formal notification will be submitted on or before 4/29/2021.
Affected plants:
North Anna
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact:
Tracy Bolt
Chief Nuclear Officer
Paragon Energy Solutions
817-284-0077
tbolt@paragones.com
EN Revision Text: PART 21 - FAILURE OF SIZE 1 AND 2 FREEDOM SERIES FVR STARTERS
The following is a summary of information received from Paragon Energy Solutions:
North Anna Station has identified instances where Size 1 and 2 starters have failed to function as expected in assemblies that were originally supplied by NLI. The Mechanical Interlock exhibited binding that prevented the contactor to close when energized.
The identified starters are utilized in an application of operating Motor Operated Valves.
Date of Discovery: 3/29/2021
Formal notification will be submitted on or before 4/29/2021.
Affected plants:
North Anna
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact:
Tracy Bolt
Chief Nuclear Officer
Paragon Energy Solutions
817-284-0077
tbolt@paragones.com
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 55431
Facility: NUCLEAR FUELS SERVICES
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
NRC Notified By: Danielle Rogers
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Kendzia
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
NRC Notified By: Danielle Rogers
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Kendzia
Notification Date: 08/25/2021
Notification Time: 14:43 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/26/2021
Notification Time: 14:43 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/26/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(1) - Surface Contam Levels > Limits
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(1) - Surface Contam Levels > Limits
Person (Organization):
MILLER, MARK (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
Rivera-Ortiz, Joel (EMAIL)
MILLER, MARK (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
Rivera-Ortiz, Joel (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 9/24/2021
EN Revision Text: CONTAMINATED ITEMS DISCOVERED AT WAREHOUSE
The following was received from the Nuclear Fuels Services, Inc. (NFS) Nuclear Safety & Licensing Manager via email:
"This event was reported previously as an amendment to EN55161 on March 31, 2021 The purpose of this report is to establish a new Event Number containing only the transportation related notification and to ensure severance from of all security related information. A 30-day written report was provided to the NRC on April 28, 2021 (Reference NFS Document Number 21G-21-0076). The 30-day written report will be revised to redact all security related information and resubmitted following this telephone notification.
"On March 30, 2021, NFS identified legacy equipment that contained contaminated items at an NFS owned offsite warehouse. This equipment was transported on public roads to this facility during/prior to 2016.
"There were no actual or potential safety consequences to workers, the public, or the environment.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector 3/31/2021 at 1350 hours EDT."
NFS Event (PIRCS) Number: 83261
EN Revision Text: CONTAMINATED ITEMS DISCOVERED AT WAREHOUSE
The following was received from the Nuclear Fuels Services, Inc. (NFS) Nuclear Safety & Licensing Manager via email:
"This event was reported previously as an amendment to EN55161 on March 31, 2021 The purpose of this report is to establish a new Event Number containing only the transportation related notification and to ensure severance from of all security related information. A 30-day written report was provided to the NRC on April 28, 2021 (Reference NFS Document Number 21G-21-0076). The 30-day written report will be revised to redact all security related information and resubmitted following this telephone notification.
"On March 30, 2021, NFS identified legacy equipment that contained contaminated items at an NFS owned offsite warehouse. This equipment was transported on public roads to this facility during/prior to 2016.
"There were no actual or potential safety consequences to workers, the public, or the environment.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector 3/31/2021 at 1350 hours EDT."
NFS Event (PIRCS) Number: 83261