ML030080591
| ML030080591 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Calvert Cliffs  |
| Issue date: | 01/06/2003 |
| From: | Nietmann K Constellation Energy Group |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 2002-OPT-2092 | |
| Download: ML030080591 (4) | |
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Kevin J. Nietmann Plant General Manager Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Constellation Generation Group, LLC 1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway Lusby, Maryland 20657 410 495-4101 410 495-4787 Fax Constellation Energy Group January 6, 2003 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 ATTENTION:
Document Control Desk Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Unit Nos. 1 & 2; Docket Nos. 50-317 & 50-318 Special Report:
Maryland Department of the Permit No. 2002-OPT-2092 Violation Environment; Oil Operations In accordance with Section 3.2.1 of Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan (Non-Radiological)
Technical Specifications, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant submits Attachment (1), which was previously submitted to the Maryland Department of the Environment. This special report discusses a minor oil spill of no more than five gallons, which did not enter the storm drain system or the Chesapeake Bay. The spill occurred at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant on November 22, 2002.
Should you have questions regarding this matter, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.
Very truly yours, KJN/MJY/bjd
Attachment:
As stated cc:
(Without Attachment)
J. Petro, Esquire J. E. Silberg, Esquire Director, Project Directorate I-I, NRC D. M. Skay, NRC H. J. Miller, NRC Resident Inspector, NRC R. I. McLean, DNR 1
SUBJECT:
ATTACHMENT (1)
SPILL OF HYDRAULIC FLUID -
CALVERT CLIFFS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT OIL OPERATIONS PERMIT NUMBER 2002-OPT-2092 VIOLATION NOTICE TO MDE HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Inc.
January 6, 2003
Kevin J. Nietmann 1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway Plant General Manager Lusby, Maryland 20657 Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant 410 495-4101 Constellation Generation Group, LLC 410 495-4787 Fax December 2, 2002 Maryland Department of the Environment Hazardous and Solid Waste Management 1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, Maryland 21230 To Whom It May Concern:
RE: Spill of hydraulic oil - Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Oil Operations Permit Number 2002-OPT-2092 On November 22, 2002 an O-ring failed on a hydraulic line union on a forklift that caused a release of oil, which resulted in no more than 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid leaking onto the roadway and ground at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant site in Lusby, MD (Calvert County). The forklift traveled approximately 600 feet on an asphalt road and 20 feet on blue stone surface before the leak was noticed. The oil spill was discovered at 10:40 AM when an employee noticed a small trail of oil trailing behind the forklift. As soon as the leak was noticed the forklift was stopped and a spill response was initiated.
Personnel responded and absorbent was used to absorb all of the oil on the asphalt roadway.
The absorbent and the contaminated soil was placed in two 55-gallon drums and the drums are ready to be properly disposed.
It is estimated that no more than 5 gallons of hydraulic oil was spilled to the ground and asphalt roadway. No oil entered the storm drains or the Chesapeake Bay.
Daily visual inspections are completed each day with a check off sheet to ensure a complete check on the forklifts. The visual inspection that morning was performed without any findings.
The impact of the discharge on public health and the waters of the state was negligible. The cost of the spill to Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Inc. is estimated at $2000.
The above information was reported to the National Response Center (Report # 007503) and MDE by telephone on November 22, 2002.
The O-ring on the forklift was replaced and the system checks were successfully completed.
The equipment has been retumed to service.
If you have any questions, please contact Frank Sears at (410) 495-4905.
Sincerely, K
rinJ.
Nietmann nt General Manager I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my Inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the Information submitted Is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, Including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations KJN/BFS cc.
D.I. Geneva S.J. Loeper T.G. Ringger (CNS)
B.F.Sears M.E. Tonacci US Coast Guard USNRC