ENS 45466

v t e ENS Event
18:20 Oct 24, 2009
Title	Offsite Notification of Minor Oil Spill
Event Description	A light film of oil was discovered on the recycle canal of the plant water ways. The source was from residual oil on the deck of a small barge parked on the canal. Snow melt-off carried the oil into the canal. The barge is being used to dredge the canal. The quantity was estimated at less than 1/2 cup [of oil]. The oil is being cleaned up with oil absorbent booms and pads. The oil was contained to the plant water ways and was not discharged to the Mississippi River. Xcel Energy Services was notified. Xcel notified the National Response Center (Rpt #921543) and the Minnesota Division of Emergency Management (Rpt #107021). The licensee has covered the barge to prevent any further spill and will continue to monitor conditions. The NRC Resident has been notified.

ENS 45466 +/-
Where
Prairie Island Minnesota (NRC Region 3)
Reporting

10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-1.22 h-0.0508 days <br />-0.00726 weeks <br />-0.00167 months <br />)
Opened:	Wayne Eppen 17:07 Oct 24, 2009
NRC Officer:	Bill Huffman
Last Updated:	Oct 24, 2009
45466 - NRC Website
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Prairie Island with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release
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