ENS 53099
ENS Event | |
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21:57 Nov 30, 2017 | |
Title | Unusual Event Declared Due To Earthquake |
Event Description | An Unusual Event was declared at 1657 EST due to an earthquake detected onsite. The Unusual Event was declared under EAL HU1.1. There is no release in progress due to this event. There are no protective actions recommended at this time.
The Licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. Note: See also EN#53101 for Hope Creek Unusual Event.
An earthquake was felt onsite at time 1645 EST. Multiple phone calls were made to the Control Room confirming the earthquake. It was verified there was an earthquake felt in Delaware with a magnitude of 4.4. Neither seismic monitor at Salem Unit 1, Salem Unit 2, and Hope Creek actuated. There is no indication of any damage to any systems or plant structures. Plant walk-downs have been initiated in accordance with plant operating procedures for a seismic event. No injuries have been reported to the Control Room. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector and State and local government agencies. Notified R1DO (Gray), DHS SWO, FEMA Operations Center, DHS NICC, FEMA NWC (email), and DHS Nuclear SSA (email).
The licensee terminated the Unusual Event at 2125 EST on 11/30/2017 following plant walkdowns that revealed no damage to plant structures, systems, or components. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified R1DO (Gray), IRD (Grant), and NRR EO (Miller), DHS SWO, FEMA Operations Center, DHS NICC, FEMA NWC (email), and DHS Nuclear SSA (email). |
Where | |
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Salem New Jersey (NRC Region 1) | |
Reporting | |
Emergency class: | Unusual Event |
10 CFR 50.72(a) (1) (i), Emergency Class Declaration | |
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-4.67 h-0.195 days <br />-0.0278 weeks <br />-0.0064 months <br />) | |
Opened: | Tim Przekop 17:17 Nov 30, 2017 |
NRC Officer: | Donald Norwood |
Last Updated: | Nov 30, 2017 |
53099 - NRC Website
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Unit 1 | |
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Reactor critical | Critical |
Scram | No |
Before | Power Operation (100 %) |
After | Power Operation (100 %) |
Unit 2 | |
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Reactor critical | Critical |
Scram | No |
Before | Power Operation (100 %) |
After | Power Operation (100 %) |