On 09/08/2004, at 0556 EDT, the H. B. Robinson site reached a condition that warranted notification of local and state government agencies of conditions with potential public safety consequences.
Due to rain from Tropical Storm Frances, the Lake Robinson water level rose to levels that required opening of valves to increase the discharge flow from the lake. At 0556, the discharge flow exceeded 1100 cubic feet per second. Unit 1 (adjacent fossil unit) procedures require the notification of local and state government agencies when the discharge flow exceeds this rate, due to the potential for downstream flooding. Notification of local and state agencies began at 0557 EDT. No press or media releases have been made.
Unit 2 continues to operate and there is no threat to plant equipment or operation due to this condition.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.