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| ENS 53918 | 8 March 2019 15:51:00 | Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) is notifying state and local agencies of the presence of an oil sheen in the cold water channel. Water from the cold water channel was running into a tunnel that connects to the waters of the US. BFN Procedure RWI-007, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan requires the National Response Center as well as other state and local agencies be notified of any oil sheen on the water. This oil spill is reportable to the EPA (National Response Center) under 40 CFR 112. The notification was made to the National Response Center at 1113 CST under notification number 1239580. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) and Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) were notified at 1120 CST. This event is reportable as a 4-hour Non-Emergency Notification report in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) 'Any event or situation, related to the health and safety of the public or onsite personnel, or protection of the environment, for which a news release is planned or notification to other government agencies has been or will be made.' The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. The oil is believed to come from the number one cooling tower basin due to heavy rainfall. |