On July 1, 2013, at 0846 [EDT] the Hope Creek Shift Manager was notified of a fuel oil spill that entered a storm drain leading to the Delaware River. The onsite Fire Department responded to the scene to contain the spill. The spill was terminated and cleanup activities were completed at 0930 [EDT].
A 15 minute notification to the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was required and completed on July 1, 2013, at 0900 [EDT].
The unit remains at 100% power.
The station has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the spill and initiate immediate corrective actions.
No personnel injuries resulted from the event.
This report is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), notification of other government agencies.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Lower Alloway Creek Township will be notified.
The licensee has also notified the
National Response Center.
