05000270/LER-2021-004, More than One Axial Power Shaping Rod Not Aligned within Technical Specification Limits
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| Site: | Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 02/07/2022 |
| From: | Snider S Duke Energy Carolinas |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| RA-22-0061 LER 2021-004-00 | |
| Download: ML22038A970 (6) | |
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| Reporting criterion: | 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(A), Seriously Degraded 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(A) 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(B), Unanalyzed Condition 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(B) 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iii) 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(ix)(A) 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A), System Actuation 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(x) 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(v)(A), Loss of Safety Function - Shutdown the Reactor 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(v)(B), Loss of Safety Function - Remove Residual Heat 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(v), Loss of Safety Function 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(i)(A), Completion of TS Shutdown 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(i)(B), Prohibited by Technical Specifications 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(vii), Common Cause Inoperability 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(i) |
| 2702021004R00 - NRC Website | |
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Steven M. Snider Vice President Oconee Nuclear Station Duke Energy ON01SC l 7800 Rochester Hwy Seneca, SC 29672 o. 864.873.3478 f: 864.873.5791 Steve.Snider@duke-energy.com RA-22-0061 February 7, 2022 10 CFR 50.73 Attn: Document Control Desk U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2746 Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Oconee Nuclear Station Unit 2 Docket Number: 50-270 Renewed Operating Licenses: DPR-49
Subject:
Licensee Event Report 270/2021-004, Revision 00 - More Than One Axial Power Shaping Rod Not Aligned within Technical Specification Limits Licensee Event Report 270/2021-004, Revision 00, is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of 10 CFR 50.73 to provide notification of the subject event.
There are no regulatory commitments associated with this LER.
There are no unresolved corrective actions necessary to restore compliance with NRC requirements.
If there are questions, or further information is needed, contact Sam Adams, Regulatory Affairs, at (864) 873-3348.
Sincerely, Steven M. Snider Vice President Oconee Nuclear Station Enclosure: Licensee Event Report 270-2021-004 Rev.00
RA-22-0061 February 7, 2022 Page 2 cc (w/Enclosure):
Ms. Laura Dudes, Administrator, Region II U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Ave., NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, GA 30303-1257 Mr. Shawn Williams, Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Mail Stop O-08B1A Rockville, MD 20852-2738 Mr. Jared Nadel NRC Senior Resident Inspector Oconee Nuclear Station
NRC FORM 366 (08-2020)
NRC FORM 366 (08-2020)
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVED BY OMB: NO. 3150-0104 EXPIRES: 08/31/2023 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)
(See Page 2 for required number of digits/characters for each block)
(See NUREG-1022, R.3 for instruction and guidance for completing this form http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1022/r3/)
- 1. Facility Name Oconee Nuclear Station Unit 2
- 2. Docket Number 0500000270
- 3. Page 1 OF 4
- 4. Title More Than One Axial Power Shaping Rod Not Aligned within Technical Specification Limits
- 5. Event Date
- 6. LER Number
- 7. Report Date
- 8. Other Facilities Involved Month Day Year Year Sequential Number Rev No.
Month Day Year Facility Name NA Docket Number 05000 12 9
2021 2021 004 00 02 07 2022 Facility Name Docket Number NA 05000
- 9. Operating Mode 1
- 11. This Report is Submitted Pursuant to the Requirements of 10 CFR §: (Check all that apply) 20.2201(b) 20.2203(a)(3)(i) 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(A) 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(A) 20.2201(d) 20.2203(a)(3)(ii) 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(B) 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(B) 20.2203(a)(1) 20.2203(a)(4) 50.73(a)(2)(iii) 50.73(a)(2)(ix)(A) 20.2203(a)(2)(i) 50.36(c)(1)(i)(A) 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) 50.73(a)(2)(x)
- 10. Power Level 073 20.2203(a)(2)(ii) 50.36(c)(1)(ii)(A) 50.73(a)(2)(v)(A) 73.71(a)(4) 20.2203(a)(2)(iii) 50.36(c)(2) 50.73(a)(2)(v)(B) 73.71(a)(5) 20.2203(a)(2)(iv) 50.46(a)(3)(ii) 50.73(a)(2)(v)(C) 73.77(a)(1) 20.2203(a)(2)(v) 50.73(a)(2)(i)(A) 50.73(a)(2)(v)(D) 73.77(a)(2)(ii) 20.2203(a)(2)(vi) 50.73(a)(2)(i)(B) 50.73(a)(2)(vii) 73.77(a)(2)(iii) 50.73(a)(2)(i)(C)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A review of Duke Energys Corrective Action Program did not identify any Oconee LERs or events in the last 3 years that involved the same underlying concerns or reasons as this event.
This event is considered INPO IRIS Reportable. There were no releases of radioactive materials, radiation exposures or personnel injuries associated with this event.