PNO-III-97-055, on 970611,decision to Permanently Shut Down Plant Three Yrs Before Expiration of Operating License in Yr 2000.Capacity of 67 Megawatts & Future Needed Improvements Would Be Too Expensive.State of Mi Will Be Informed
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| ML20140F177 | |
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| Site: | Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png |
| Issue date: | 06/11/1997 |
| From: | Burgess B, Leemon R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| PNO-III-97-055, PNO-III-97-55, NUDOCS 9706120327 | |
| Download: ML20140F177 (1) | |
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Category:PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION OF EVENT OR OCCURRENCE (PNO
MONTHYEARPNO-III-97-055, on 970611,decision to Permanently Shut Down Plant Three Yrs Before Expiration of Operating License in Yr 2000.Capacity of 67 Megawatts & Future Needed Improvements Would Be Too Expensive.State of Mi Will Be Informed1997-06-11011 June 1997
[Table view]PNO-III-97-055:on 970611,decision to Permanently Shut Down Plant Three Yrs Before Expiration of Operating License in Yr 2000.Capacity of 67 Megawatts & Future Needed Improvements Would Be Too Expensive.State of Mi Will Be Informed PNO-III-97-012, on 970224,licensee Notified NRC Resident Inspector Ofc That Loose Radioactive Surface Contamination Spread Throughout Turbine Bldg,During Transfer of Radwaste Processing Filters from Temporary Storage Barrel1997-02-26026 February 1997 PNO-III-97-012:on 970224,licensee Notified NRC Resident Inspector Ofc That Loose Radioactive Surface Contamination Spread Throughout Turbine Bldg,During Transfer of Radwaste Processing Filters from Temporary Storage Barrel PNO-III-96-064, on 961023,shutdown for Evaluation of Environ Qualification Data Made.Licensee Performed Preliminary Assessment of Effect of Higher than Anticipated Temp Profile on safety-related Electrical Equipment Located1996-10-24024 October 1996 PNO-III-96-064:on 961023,shutdown for Evaluation of Environ Qualification Data Made.Licensee Performed Preliminary Assessment of Effect of Higher than Anticipated Temp Profile on safety-related Electrical Equipment Located PNO-III-94-039, on 940517,two Persons,Russian Visitor & Interpreter Were Killed in Traffic Accident Near Charlevoix,Mi.Cause of Accident Under Investigation1994-05-18018 May 1994 PNO-III-94-039:on 940517,two Persons,Russian Visitor & Interpreter Were Killed in Traffic Accident Near Charlevoix,Mi.Cause of Accident Under Investigation PNO-III-92-044, on 920830,licensee Began to Shut Down Reactor Because of Unidentified Primary Cooling Sys Leak Greater than TS Limit of 1 Gpm.Licensee Investigating Cause of Leak & Plans to Replace Hx.Replacement Will Take 2 Days1992-08-31031 August 1992 PNO-III-92-044:on 920830,licensee Began to Shut Down Reactor Because of Unidentified Primary Cooling Sys Leak Greater than TS Limit of 1 Gpm.Licensee Investigating Cause of Leak & Plans to Replace Hx.Replacement Will Take 2 Days PNO-III-90-051, on 900718,licensee Began Controlled Shutdown to Repair Leak in Gland Seal on Main Turbine Exhaust Sys. Cause of Failure Under Investigation.State of Mi Notified1990-07-18018 July 1990 PNO-III-90-051:on 900718,licensee Began Controlled Shutdown to Repair Leak in Gland Seal on Main Turbine Exhaust Sys. Cause of Failure Under Investigation.State of Mi Notified PNO-III-89-015, on 890224,senior Reactor Operator Site Access Suspended After Urine Test Showed Evidence of Marijuana. Licensee Reviewing Individual Work Activities to Determine If Review of Prior Activities Warranted1989-02-27027 February 1989 PNO-III-89-015:on 890224,senior Reactor Operator Site Access Suspended After Urine Test Showed Evidence of Marijuana. Licensee Reviewing Individual Work Activities to Determine If Review of Prior Activities Warranted PNO-III-88-008, on 880207,rising Dirty Water Sump Levels Observed & Reactor Shut Down to Identify & Repair Source of Leak.Caused by Leakage from Recirculation Pump Seal HXs1988-02-0909 February 1988 PNO-III-88-008:on 880207,rising Dirty Water Sump Levels Observed & Reactor Shut Down to Identify & Repair Source of Leak.Caused by Leakage from Recirculation Pump Seal HXs PNO-III-87-114, on 871120,licensee Elected to Shutdown from Full Power to Cold Shutdown Conditions to Perform Top Assembly Replacement of Reactor Depressurization Sys Valves Exhibiting Excessive Polot Valve Leakage Since 8711141987-11-20020 November 1987 PNO-III-87-114:on 871120,licensee Elected to Shutdown from Full Power to Cold Shutdown Conditions to Perform Top Assembly Replacement of Reactor Depressurization Sys Valves Exhibiting Excessive Polot Valve Leakage Since 871114 PNO-III-87-086, on 870623,licensee Declared Alert When Smoke Was Discovered in Outside Containment Cable Penetration Area.Although Outside Assistance Was Not Required,Fire Dept Was Placed on Standby During Event1987-06-23023 June 1987 PNO-III-87-086:on 870623,licensee Declared Alert When Smoke Was Discovered in Outside Containment Cable Penetration Area.Although Outside Assistance Was Not Required,Fire Dept Was Placed on Standby During Event PNO-III-86-012, on 860211,unidentified Primary Sys Leakage Slightly Above Tech Spec Limit.Leakage Associated W/Leakage Past Valve Seats in Portions of Reactor Depressurization Sys.Maint Outage Planned for 860215 to Correct Leakage1986-02-11011 February 1986 PNO-III-86-012:on 860211,unidentified Primary Sys Leakage Slightly Above Tech Spec Limit.Leakage Associated W/Leakage Past Valve Seats in Portions of Reactor Depressurization Sys.Maint Outage Planned for 860215 to Correct Leakage PNO-III-83-108, security Guards at Big Rock Point Voted to Authorize Strike & Could Walk Out as Early as 12:01 Am on 831102.Guards,members of United Plant Guard Workers of America,Voted on 831029 to Strike Employer,Burns Intl1983-10-31031 October 1983 PNO-III-83-108:security Guards at Big Rock Point Voted to Authorize Strike & Could Walk Out as Early as 12:01 Am on 831102.Guards,members of United Plant Guard Workers of America,Voted on 831029 to Strike Employer,Burns Intl PNO-III-82-055, on 820611,reactor Tripped When Fire Discovered in Main Generator Exciter Housing.Smoke Released to Environ Via Turbine Bldg.Cause of Fire Unknown.Reactor Will Remain Shut Down Longer than 48 H1982-06-11011 June 1982 PNO-III-82-055:on 820611,reactor Tripped When Fire Discovered in Main Generator Exciter Housing.Smoke Released to Environ Via Turbine Bldg.Cause of Fire Unknown.Reactor Will Remain Shut Down Longer than 48 H ML20216J9051978-10-19019 October 1978 PNO-78-179:while Conducting Leak Insp at 1300 Psig,During Reactor Startup,Licensee Discovered Small Leak at Weld of 3/4 Inch Stub Line to 3-inch Cleanup Sys Return Line. Licensee Plans to Do Nondestructive Exam of Weld ML20216K0971978-08-23023 August 1978 PNO-78-149:on 780822,plant DM Water Sys Was Contaminated from Sf Sys Due to Apparent Leakage Path Through Check Valves.Dm Water Sys Has Been Caution Tagged to Prevent Unauthorized Use & Formal Sampling Program Being Developed 1997-06-11 Category:TEXT-INSPECTION & AUDIT & I&E CIRCULARS MONTHYEARIR 05000155/19990051999-09-30030 September 1999
[Table view]Insp Rept 50-155/99-05 on 990731-0921,site Insp & 990929 Public Meeting.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Routine Decommissioning Insp Covered Aspects of Facility Mgt & Control & Decommissioning Support Activities IR 05000155/19990041999-08-12012 August 1999 Insp Rept 50-155/99-04 on 990609-0730.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Aspects of Facility Mgt & Control, Decommissioning Support Activities Including Security, Spent Fuel Safety & Radiological Safety IR 05000155/19990031999-06-21021 June 1999 Insp Rept 50-155/99-03 on 990416-0608.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Facility Mgt & Control,Decommissioning Support Activities,Spent Fuel Safety & Radiological Safety IR 05000155/19990021999-04-26026 April 1999 Insp Rept 50-155/99-02 on 990226-0415.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Aspects of Facility Mgt & Control, Decommissioning Support Activities,Spent Fuel Safety & Radiological Safety IR 05000155/19990011999-03-19019 March 1999 Insp Rept 50-155/99-01 on 990113-0225.One non-cited Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Aspects of Facility Mgt & Control,Decommissioning Support Activities,Spent Fuel Safety & Radiological Safety IR 05000155/19980091999-01-15015 January 1999 Insp Rept 50-155/98-09 on 981201-990112.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Management & Control, Decommissioning Support Activities,Sf Safety & Radiological Safety IR 05000155/19980081998-12-0303 December 1998 Insp Rept 50-155/98-08 on 980827-1130.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Radiological Safety IR 05000155/19980071998-10-14014 October 1998 Insp Rept 50-155/98-07 on 980827-1007.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Facility Mgt & Control,Physical Security,Spent Fuel Safety & Radiological Safety IR 05000155/19980061998-09-0303 September 1998 Insp Rept 50-155/98-06 on 980716-0826.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Aspects of Licensee Mgt & Control, Decommissioning Support Activities,Spent Fuel Safety & Radiological Safety ML20195C6211998-08-18018 August 1998 EN-98-059,informing Commission That Staff Intends to Exercise Broad Discretion Pursuant to Section VII.B.6 of Enforcement Policy & Not Issue NOV or Propose Civil Penalty for Severity Level II Violation Identified by Licensee IR 05000155/19980051998-07-24024 July 1998 Insp Rept 50-155/98-05 on 980528-0715.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Mgt & Control,Decommissioning Support Activities,Spent Fuel Safety & Radiological Safety IR 05000155/19980031998-06-16016 June 1998 Insp Rept 50-155/98-03 on 980407-0527.Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Mgt & Control,Decommissioning Support Activities,Spent Fuel Safety & Radiological Safety IR 05000155/19980021998-04-21021 April 1998 Insp Rept 50-155/98-02 on 980203-0406.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Mgt & Control,Decommissioning Support Activities,Spent Fuel Safety & Radiological Safety ML20202J8471998-02-14014 February 1998 Notice of Violation from Insp on 971205-980202.Violation Noted:Chemical Decontamination Worker Working Under RWP B982035 in High Radiation Area for Approx 55 Minutes & Did Not Monitor Dosimetry Time ML20203A0141998-02-14014 February 1998 Insp Rept 50-155/97-15 on 971205-980202.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Facility Management & Control, Decommissioning Support Activities,Spent Fuel Safety & Radiological Safety ML20199A2571997-12-30030 December 1997 EN-97-117:on 980105,informs Commission That Order Prohibiting Involvement in NRC-licensed Activities Issued to Dt Rich.Action Based on Investigation Conducted by Oi,Which Determined on 960721 & 0915,DT Rich Falsified Records IR 07100008/20120041997-12-17017 December 1997 Notice of Violation from Insp on 971008-1204.Violation Noted:On 971029,items Hanging from Spent Fuel Pool Rail Span 19 Had Combined Weight of 497 Pounds.Length of Time That Weight on Rail Exceeded Weight Restriction Not Determined ML20197E5901997-12-17017 December 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/97-13 on 971008-1204.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Major Aspects of Licensee Decommissioning Activities,Including Facility Mgt & Control, Decommissioning Support & Spent Fuel Safety Controls IR 05000155/19970101997-11-26026 November 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/97-10 on 970802-1007.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Engineering,Maintenance & Plant Support ML20199J4571997-11-19019 November 1997 Notice of Violation from Insp on 961216-971107.Violations Noted:Certain Radiation Surveys Required by Station Procedure RP-29,not Completed.Also Certain Radiation Survey Records Required to Be Maintained,Not Accurate IR 05000155/19970121997-10-17017 October 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/97-12 on 970812-1007.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Miscellaneous Security & Safeguards Issues IR 05000155/19970091997-10-0909 October 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/97-09 on 970617-0804.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint,Engineering ML20211J7341997-10-0606 October 1997 Notice of Violation from Insp on 970902-05.Violation Noted: on 970902,maintenance Worker Preparing to Participate in Reactor Head Detensioning Operations Laid Down in Contaminated Area for Several Minutes IR 05000155/19970111997-10-0606 October 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/97-11 on 970902-05.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Various Aspects of Licensee Chemistry Radiation Protection Programs ML20217J3391997-08-12012 August 1997 Notice of Violation from Insp on 970303-0428.Violation Noted:On 970202 Rj Flowers,Employee of Consumers Power Co, Did Not Exit High Radiation Area After Receiving Alarm on Electronic Dosimeter as Required ML20217K5521997-08-12012 August 1997 Notice of Violation from Insp on 970303-0428.Violations Noted:Licensee Failed to Properly Evaluate Potential Radiological Hazards Associated W/Transfer of Highly Contaminated Filters ML20151J7721997-07-22022 July 1997 Notice of Violation from Insp on 970430-0616.Violation Noted:Inspector Identified That on 960403 & 970502,seven & Five CRDs Respectively Were Left After Insertion Time Testing W/Insert Speeds Greater than 28 IR 05000155/19970081997-07-22022 July 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/97-08 on 970430-0616.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support PNO-III-97-055, on 970611,decision to Permanently Shut Down Plant Three Yrs Before Expiration of Operating License in Yr 2000.Capacity of 67 Megawatts & Future Needed Improvements Would Be Too Expensive.State of Mi Will Be Informed1997-06-11011 June 1997 PNO-III-97-055:on 970611,decision to Permanently Shut Down Plant Three Yrs Before Expiration of Operating License in Yr 2000.Capacity of 67 Megawatts & Future Needed Improvements Would Be Too Expensive.State of Mi Will Be Informed ML20140G8931997-06-10010 June 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/97-04 on 970313-0429.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Engineering ML20140G8851997-06-10010 June 1997 Notice of Violation from Insp on 970313-0429.Violation Noted:Procedures Were Not Followed,In That Required Working Clearances & Protective Tagging Were Not Obtained by Workers Prior to Performing Work Activities IR 05000155/19970071997-06-0606 June 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/97-07 on 970426-0501.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Fire Protection Program IR 05000155/19970061997-05-23023 May 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/97-06 on 970428-0502.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Review of Vehicles Barrier Sys,Audits & Self Assessment,Testing,Maint,Security Contingency Capability & Protected Area Detection ML20141J9951997-05-19019 May 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/97-05 on 970303-0428.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Event in Which Workers Entered Power Block While Reactor at 9% Power Level Prior to Performance of Adequate Evaluation of Area Radiological Conditions IR 05000155/19970031997-05-13013 May 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/97-03 on 970331-0404.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Emergency Preparedness Program PNO-III-97-012, on 970224,licensee Notified NRC Resident Inspector Ofc That Loose Radioactive Surface Contamination Spread Throughout Turbine Bldg,During Transfer of Radwaste Processing Filters from Temporary Storage Barrel1997-02-26026 February 1997 PNO-III-97-012:on 970224,licensee Notified NRC Resident Inspector Ofc That Loose Radioactive Surface Contamination Spread Throughout Turbine Bldg,During Transfer of Radwaste Processing Filters from Temporary Storage Barrel IR 05000155/19960121997-02-24024 February 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/96-12 on 961130-970117.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Engineering,Maintenance & Plant Support ML20135D4431997-02-24024 February 1997 Notice of Violation from Insp on 961130-970117.Violation Noted:Use of Inappropriate Surveillance Procedure Causing Uncontrolled Leak & Inline Relief Valve Lifting Due to Failure to Remove Installed Blank Flange IR 05000155/19960011997-01-29029 January 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/96-01 on 961019-1129.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support ML20134C9421997-01-29029 January 1997 Notice of Violation from Insp on 961019-1129.Violations noted:961108 Operators Closed EC Number 1 Loop Inlet Valve (MO-7062) Making Number 1 EC Loop Inoperable & Operability Test Number 2 EC Loop Outlet Valve Not Performed within 1 H ML20133C5231997-01-0202 January 1997 Insp Rept 50-155/96-11 on 961202-06.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Radiological Protection & Chemistry Controls,Status of Rp&C Facilities & Equipment ML20133C5111997-01-0202 January 1997 Notice of Violation from Insp on 961202-06.Violation Noted: High Radiation & Contaminated Areas Was Not Posted W/Signs Bearing Radiation Symbol IR 05000155/19960071996-12-0606 December 1996 Insp Rept 50-155/96-07 on 960909-12.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Emergency Plan & Procedures IR 05000155/19960061996-10-28028 October 1996 Insp Rept 50-155/96-06 on 960727-0906.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Engineering,Maint & Plant Support PNO-III-96-064, on 961023,shutdown for Evaluation of Environ Qualification Data Made.Licensee Performed Preliminary Assessment of Effect of Higher than Anticipated Temp Profile on safety-related Electrical Equipment Located1996-10-24024 October 1996 PNO-III-96-064:on 961023,shutdown for Evaluation of Environ Qualification Data Made.Licensee Performed Preliminary Assessment of Effect of Higher than Anticipated Temp Profile on safety-related Electrical Equipment Located IR 05000155/19960051996-09-20020 September 1996 Insp Rept 50-155/96-05 on 960608-0726.No Violations Noted. Continued Attention Needed on Maint Work on Plant TS Required Equipment.Major Areas Inspected:Engineering,Maint, & Plant Support PNO-III-94-039, on 940517,two Persons,Russian Visitor & Interpreter Were Killed in Traffic Accident Near Charlevoix,Mi.Cause of Accident Under Investigation1994-05-18018 May 1994 PNO-III-94-039:on 940517,two Persons,Russian Visitor & Interpreter Were Killed in Traffic Accident Near Charlevoix,Mi.Cause of Accident Under Investigation IR 05000155/19930191993-12-21021 December 1993 Insp Rept 50-155/93-19 on 931020-1214.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Operational Safety Verification,Engineered Safety Feature Sys Walkdowns & Maint & Surveillance Activities ML20059C1031993-12-21021 December 1993 Notice of Violation from Insp on 931020-1214.Violation Noted:Results of Static Votes Testing at Final Asleft Torque Switch Setting for MO-7053 Were Not Evaluated Prior to Return to Svc of Valve IR 05000155/19930201993-11-10010 November 1993 Insp Rept 50-155/93-20 on 931025-29.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Followup Insp of Previously Identified Edsfi Findings 1999-09-30 |
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t June 11. 1997 l PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION OF EVENT OR UNUSUAL UCCURRENCE PNO-III-97-055 This preliminary notification constitutes EARLY notice of events of POSSIBLE safety or public interest significance. The information is as initially received without verification or evaluation, and is basically all that is known by Region III staff (Lisle. Illinois) on this date.
Facility Licensee Emergency Classification Consumers Power Co. Notification of Unusual Event i Big Rock Point 1 Alert Charlevoix. Michigan Site Area Emergency Dockets: 50-155 General Emergency X Not Applicable
Subject:
DECISION TO PERMANENTLY SHUT DOWN Consumers Energy announced on June 11, 1997, that it would permanently cease operation of the Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant on August 30, 1997.
In announcing the decision, the licensee reported that the plant's small generating capacity of 67 megawatts and future im)rovements that would be needed make continued operation too expensive to )e economical.
As a result of the decision Big Rock Point will be shut down three years before the expiration of its operating license in 2000. Big Rock Point began operations in September 1962.
The State of Michigan will be informed.
l The licensee issued a news release on its decision at 10:00 a.m. (CDT) on l June 11, 1997. This information is current as of that time.
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