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| ENS 49894 | 11 March 2014 11:57:00 | This is a 4-hour notification to report a Notification to the State of Mississippi is being made in accordance with the Response to Contaminated Spills/Leaks procedure. A surface contamination event has occurred at the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station that meets the State reporting criteria of 'An unmonitored and inadvertent contaminated leak or spill greater than 15 cubic feet-solid to the environment occurs.' The source of the contamination is not known at this time, investigation to determine the source and extent of the event is in progress. The known contamination has been contained. Actions include sampling of storm drains to verify no unmonitored release outside the protected area, additional radiation protection monitoring of the area, removal of the contaminated liquid and soil, and covering of the affected ground. Installation of tenting over the area is in progress. There was no effect on plant operation. No one was injured during the event. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector, State, and local governments. |