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Event Notification Report for February 02, 2022

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/01/2022 - 02/02/2022

EVENT NUMBERS
55712 55720 55721 55722 55723
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 55712
Facility: Nuclear Fuel Services Inc.
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
Comments: Heu Conversion & Scrap Recovery
Naval Reactor Fuel Cycle
Leu Scrap Recovery
Region: 2
City: Erwin   State: TN
County: Unicoi
License #: SNM-124
Docket: 07000143
NRC Notified By: Danielle Rogers
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 01/25/2022
Notification Time: 16:43 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2022
Event Time: 08:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/25/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
70.50(b)(4) - Fire/Explosion
Person (Organization):
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
Fuels Group, - (EMAIL)
Helton, Shana (NMSS)
Event Text
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/2/2022

EN Revision Text: CHEMICAL REACTION AND FIRE IN BOTTLE CONTAINING CLEANING MATERIAL

The following information was provided by the licensee via email:

"On January 25, 2022, at approximately 0830 EST, a chemical reaction occurred in a 2-liter bottle of cleanup material. The contents were observed smoldering which then resulted in a small fire inside a process enclosure. The container was damaged in the fire, releasing contents to the enclosure. The NFS Fire Brigade responded and successfully extinguished the fire inside the enclosure upon identification.

"No equipment damage was identified outside of the process enclosure. There were no personnel injuries, exposures, or contamination and no releases to the environment as a result of this event.

"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."


Power Reactor
Event Number: 55720
Facility: Diablo Canyon
Region: 4     State: CA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Don Townsend
HQ OPS Officer: Bethany Cecere
Notification Date: 02/01/2022
Notification Time: 11:42 [ET]
Event Date: 01/31/2022
Event Time: 13:50 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/01/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
Person (Organization):
Josey, Jeffrey (R4)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
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
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/2/2022

EN Revision Text: FITNESS-FOR-DUTY REPORT

The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:

"At 1350 PST on 01/31/2022, Pacific Gas and Electric determined that a non-licensed employee supervisor violated Diablo Canyon FFD policy and had a confirmed positive on a direct observed test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated and permanent denial has been entered into PADS.

"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."


Power Reactor
Event Number: 55721
Facility: Dresden
Region: 3     State: IL
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: Jeff Simpson
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Notification Date: 02/01/2022
Notification Time: 15:23 [ET]
Event Date: 02/01/2022
Event Time: 10:25 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/01/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - Offsite Notification
Person (Organization):
Orth, Steve (R3)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
2 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
3 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
Event Text
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/2/2022

EN Revision Text: INADVERTENT SIREN ACTUATIONS

The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:

"At approximately 1025 CST, the Dresden Main Control was notified of Grundy County warning sirens issues during the intended monthly test. The Grundy County scheduled monthly siren test had issues with siren activation from the County's primary controller. The buttons to activate were being pressed but the intended sirens were not initiating. The Grundy County operator continued to attempt activation unknowingly activating the sirens in the northeast quadrant between 1000-1015 CST.

"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), News Release or Notification of Other Government Agencies. This is a 4-Hour Reporting requirement.

"The Dresden NRC Resident has been notified."


Power Reactor
Event Number: 55722
Facility: Braidwood
Region: 3     State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Rich Roe
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Notification Date: 02/01/2022
Notification Time: 15:20 [ET]
Event Date: 02/01/2022
Event Time: 10:25 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/01/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - Offsite Notification
Person (Organization):
Orth, Steve (R3)
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
Event Text
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/2/2022

EN Revision Text: INADVERTENT SIREN ACTUATION

The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:

"At approximately 1025 CST on 2/1/22, the Braidwood Station Main Control Room was notified of a public notification of multiple inadvertent siren actuation affecting Braidwood station in Will County, Illinois while testing sirens.

"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), News release or notification of other Government Agencies.

"Braidwood NRC Resident has been notified. "


Power Reactor
Event Number: 55723
Facility: LaSalle
Region: 3     State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: Nick Najdanovich
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Notification Date: 02/01/2022
Notification Time: 16:24 [ET]
Event Date: 02/01/2022
Event Time: 13:28 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/01/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - Offsite Notification
Person (Organization):
Orth, Steve (R3)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
1 N Y 92 Power Operation 92 Power Operation
2 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
Event Text
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/2/2022

EN Revision Text: INADVERTENT SIREN ACTUATION

The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:

"At approximately 1328 CST on 2/1/2022, LaSalle Generating Station was made aware of the following event that resulted in additional county emergency sirens sounding. The Grundy County monthly siren test had issues with siren activation from the County's primary controller. The buttons to activate were being pressed, but the intended sirens were not initiating. The Grundy County operator continued to attempt activation unknowingly activating the sirens in the Northeast quadrant several times between 1000-1015 CST.

"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), News Release or Notification of Other Government Agencies. This is a 4-Hour Reporting requirement.

"The LaSalle NRC Resident has been notified."