Event Notification Report for May 22, 2023
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/21/2023 - 05/22/2023
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56535
Facility: Monticello
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: Peter Bruggeman
HQ OPS Officer: Ian Howard
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: Peter Bruggeman
HQ OPS Officer: Ian Howard
Notification Date: 05/23/2023
Notification Time: 22:13 [ET]
Event Date: 05/22/2023
Event Time: 18:38 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/23/2023
Notification Time: 22:13 [ET]
Event Date: 05/22/2023
Event Time: 18:38 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/23/2023
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):
Benjamin, Jamie (R3DO)
Benjamin, Jamie (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
NOTIFICATION TO ANOTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and fax:
"On 5/22/23, Xcel Energy performed a notification to the state of Minnesota Duty Officer, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 115.061, regarding 300-600 gallons of pumped ground water that overflowed from a holding tank and returned to the ground area from which it was pumped. The groundwater being pumped is related to recovery activities associated with the event reported on November 22, 2022 (EN 56236). This notification is being made solely as a four-hour, non-emergency report for notification to other government agency. An update is being provided to the Monticello community and published on Xcel Energy's website. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi). There was no impact on the health and safety of public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and fax:
"On 5/22/23, Xcel Energy performed a notification to the state of Minnesota Duty Officer, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 115.061, regarding 300-600 gallons of pumped ground water that overflowed from a holding tank and returned to the ground area from which it was pumped. The groundwater being pumped is related to recovery activities associated with the event reported on November 22, 2022 (EN 56236). This notification is being made solely as a four-hour, non-emergency report for notification to other government agency. An update is being provided to the Monticello community and published on Xcel Energy's website. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi). There was no impact on the health and safety of public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56532
Facility: Susquehanna
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Samuel Adams
HQ OPS Officer: John Russell
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Samuel Adams
HQ OPS Officer: John Russell
Notification Date: 05/22/2023
Notification Time: 16:24 [ET]
Event Date: 05/22/2023
Event Time: 09:59 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/22/2023
Notification Time: 16:24 [ET]
Event Date: 05/22/2023
Event Time: 09:59 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/22/2023
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
Person (Organization):
Jackson, Don (R1DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
Jackson, Don (R1DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 97 | Power Operation | 97 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 92 | Power Operation | 92 | Power Operation |
FITNESS-FOR-DUTY VIOLATION
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
A non-licensed contract supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
A non-licensed contract supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.