ML20202D101

NPDES Noncompliance Notification:On 980123,trichloroethylene Leak Occurred at Plant Due to Failed Pressure Indicating Gauge.Area Containing Leak Isolated & Emergency Response Vendor Summoned to Provide Qualified Hazardous Matl Team

ML20202D101
Person / Time
Site:	Perry
Issue date:	02/04/1998
From:	Myers L CENTERIOR ENERGY
To:	OHIO, STATE OF
References
PY-CEI-OEPA-02, PY-CEI-OEPA-2, NUDOCS 9802130115
Download: ML20202D101 (2)

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Lew 3 Myers ves rvesnaent 440280-$9 5 rax - 4404e0-8029 February 4,1998 PY-CEl/OEPA-0287L Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Northeast District Office IdO Emergency Response Division 2110 E. Aurora Rd.

Twinsburg, 011o 44087 Ladies and Gentlemen:

In accordance with 40 CFR 302, Ohio Administrative Code, Section 3745 65 56, and Ohio Revised Code, Section 3750.06, thic letter serves as confirmation of a telephone report of a reportable release of trichloroethylene. The report was m .de to the Ohio State Emergency Response Commission and the OEPA on 1/2398 at 0418.

I Per the Ohio Administrative Code the following information is provided, l Name, Address, and telephone number of the owner er operator:

Cleveland Electric illuminating Company P.O. Box 97 i Perry, Ohio 44081 (440)259-3737

2. Name, address, and telephone number of the facility:

Perry Nuclear Power Plant 10 Center Rd.

Perry, Ohio 44081 (440)280-5514 f O

3. Dr.te, time and type ofincident:

t/23/98, ol321.ours A trichloroethylene leak due to a failed pressure indicating gauge.

4. Name snd quantity of materials involved:

3g Trichloroethylene -120 gallons leaked into a building

5. The extent ofinjuries, if any:

None. -

6. An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the environment, where this is applicable:

None. The area was isolated and clean-up was performed by a c,ualified hazardous materials team.

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7. Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the incident:

. Approximately 70 gallons were recovered and handled in accordance with the site Chemical Release Contin;,ency Plan. Disposal will be in accordance with RCRA regulations. A licensed Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility will be utilized.

Per the Ohio Revised Code, Section 3750.06, the following information is provided.

1. Actions taken to respond to and contain the release:

ne area containing the leak was isolated. Entry was made into the bu:Iding by a two qualified technicians using.

SCBA in an attempt to isolate the leak. This was unsuccessful. An emergency response vendor was summoned

- to provide a qualified hazardous materials team for the purpose of entering the hot zone and cleaning up the spiil. Approximately 120 gallons leaked of which 70 gallons were recovered. He remaining 50 gallons volatized.

2. Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health risks associated with the release:

None.

3. Advice regarding medical attention necessary for individuals exposed to the substance released:

None.

4. A summary of all actions taken by the owner or operator to prevent a recurrence or the release:

An investigation is underway to determine appropnate and permanent corrective actions necessary to prevent

, recurrence. He failed gauge has not been repaired or replaced at this time. The portion of the system where the

!- trichloroethylene escaped has beca isolated by valve clost e,

5. Such other Information as is required by rules adopted under division (B)(1)(f) of Section 3750.02 of the Revised -

Code.

None.

- If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Donna Tizzano at (440) 280-5514

.Very truly yours, DGT:sc cc: NRC Region ill

- NRC Resident inspector NRC Project Manager NRC Document Desk (Docket No. 50-440)

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