Event Notification Report for September 27, 2022

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/26/2022 - 09/27/2022

EVENT NUMBERS
56119 56120 56127 56128
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56119
Facility: FitzPatrick
Region: 1     State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Caleb Wallace
HQ OPS Officer: Bill Gott
Notification Date: 09/26/2022
Notification Time: 05:41 [ET]
Event Date: 09/26/2022
Event Time: 03:06 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/26/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS Actuation - Critical
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - Valid Specif Sys Actuation
Person (Organization):
Arner, Frank (R1DO)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
1 A/R Y 0 Startup 0 Hot Standby
Event Text
AUTOMATIC REACTOR SCRAM

The following information was provided by the licensee via email:

"At 0001 EDT on September 26, 2022, James A. FitzPatrick (JAF) removed the generator from service as part of a planned shutdown for refueling.

"At 0306 EDT, with the mode switch in Startup/Hot Standby and inserting rods, JAF experienced a spurious Scram and closure of seven out of eight main steam isolation valves (MSIV's). The reactor protection system (RPS) actuated during the event, resulting in all control rods being fully inserted.

"The cause of the closure of MSIV's and the Scram is being investigated.

"This condition is being reported as a four-hour NRC report per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) for RPS actuation, and as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) for the safety system actuation based on the multiple main steam isolation valves closing on an isolation signal.

"There was no impact to the health and safety of the public. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."


Power Reactor
Event Number: 56120
Facility: LaSalle
Region: 3     State: IL
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: Jeff Nugent
HQ OPS Officer: Bill Gott
Notification Date: 09/26/2022
Notification Time: 06:39 [ET]
Event Date: 09/26/2022
Event Time: 02:38 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/26/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS Actuation - Critical
Person (Organization):
Szwarc, Dariusz (R3DO)
Miller, Chris (NRR EO)
Crouch, Howard (IR)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
2 M/R Y 100 Power Operation 0 Hot Standby
Event Text
MANUAL REACTOR TRIP DUE TO REPORTED FIRE ON ISOPHASE BUS DUCT
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax email:
"At 0238 CDT on 9/26/2022 with Unit 2 in Mode 1 at 100 percent power, the reactor manually tripped due to a reported fire on the isophase bus duct. The trip was uncomplicated with all systems responding normally post-trip with the exception of the 2A reactor protection system power supply, which tripped and power was transferred to the alternate source. The fire was reported extinguished at 0240 CDT on 9/26/2022. Due to the reactor protection system actuation while critical, this event is being reported as a four-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B).

"Operations responded using the emergency operating procedure LGA-001 and stabilized the plant in Mode 3. Decay heat is removed by discharging steam to the main condenser using the turbine bypass valves. Unit 1 is not affected.

"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."


Power Reactor
Event Number: 56127
Facility: Palo Verde
Region: 4     State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: Yolanda Good
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Notification Date: 09/26/2022
Notification Time: 21:16 [ET]
Event Date: 09/26/2022
Event Time: 11:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/26/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
Person (Organization):
Kellar, Ray (R4DO)
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
2 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
3 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
Event Text
FITNESS FOR DUTY (FFD) REPORT

The following information was provided by the licensee via email:

"On September 26, 2022, at approximately 1100 Mountain Standard Time, a Reactor Operator's test results were confirmed positive for use of a controlled substance following a random Fitness For Duty (FFD) screening test and it was determined that the individual violated the station's FFD Policy. The individual's unescorted access has been terminated in accordance with station procedures.

"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."

The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:

The licensee will conduct an investigation of the individual's work history.


Power Reactor
Event Number: 56128
Facility: Saint Lucie
Region: 2     State: FL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: Ronald Cappillo
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Notification Date: 09/26/2022
Notification Time: 22:39 [ET]
Event Date: 09/26/2022
Event Time: 17:41 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/26/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
Person (Organization):
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
1 N N 0 Hot Standby 0 Hot Standby
Event Text
SAFETY SYSTEM INOPERABILITY

The following information was provided by the licensee via email:

"At 1741 on September 26, 2022, it was discovered that both trains of the chemical volume and control system were simultaneously inoperable due to an unisolable piping flaw detected during plant pressurization in preparation for startup following refueling outage.

"St. Lucie Unit 2 was not affected and remains at 100% power.

"This event is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D).

"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."