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At 2300 today, the National Weather Service issued a hurricane warning for the area including Turkey Point Nuclear Units 3 & 4. On that basis, a Notice of Unusual Event was declared at 2314 (EDT). In anticipation of severe weather, the site has completed proceduralized high wind preparations. Our plants have been specifically built to withstand natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, flooding and tidal surges. This approach will ensure the safety of operations and our employees and the communities surrounding our plants. Both units are currently stable at 100% power level. The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed. No safety systems are out of service. The electrical grid is stable but grid risk is high. Notified DHS, FEMA, NICC, and NSSA (e-mail).

• * * UPDATE AT 0458 EDT ON 09/11/17 FROM TIM JONES TO JEFF HERRERA * * *

At 0400 (EDT) on 09/11/17, conditions at Turkey Point Nuclear have met established exit criteria to downgrade the Notice Of Unusual Event (NOUE). The previously reported EAL (Emergency Action Level) has been exited. The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed. Notified the R2DO (Michel) and R2OC (Miller), IRDMOC (Gott), NRREO (Miller), DHS, DOE, FEMA, HHS, USDA, EPA, FDA, DHS NICC, and NSSA (e-mail).

During a rain and lightning storm, plant operators observed arcing from the main transformer bus duct and notified the control room. The decision was made to trip the main generator which resulted in an automatic reactor trip. The plant entered EAL SU.1 as a result of the loss of offsite power for greater than fifteen minutes. Plant safety busses are being supplied by both emergency diesel generators while the licensee inspects the electrical system to determine any damage prior to bringing offsite power back into the facility. Offsite power is available to the facility. No offsite assistance was requested by the licensee. During the trip, all rods inserted into the core. Decay heat is being removed via the atmospheric dump valves with emergency feedwater supplying the steam generators. The main steam isolation valves were manually closed to protect the main condenser. There were no safeties or relief valves that actuated during the plant transient. There is no known primary-to-secondary leakage. Reactor cooling is via natural circulation. All safety equipment is available for the safe shutdown of the plant. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the local Parish emergency management agencies. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA, DHS NICC, FEMA National Watch Center (email) and Nuclear SSA (email).

• * * UPDATE ON 7/17/17 AT 2007 EDT FROM MARIA ZAMBER TO DONG PARK * * *

This notification is also made under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D). This is a non-emergency notification from Waterford 3. On July 17, 2017 at 1606 CDT, the reactor automatically tripped due to a loss of Forced Circulation, which was the result of Loss of Offsite Power (LOOP) to the electrical (safety and non-safety) buses. Both 'A' and 'B' trains of Emergency Diesel Generators (EDGs) started as designed to reenergize the 'A' and 'B' safety buses. The LOOP caused a loss of feedwater pumps, resulting in an automatic actuation of the Emergency Feedwater (EFW) system. Prior to the reactor trip, at 1600 CDT, personnel noticed the isophase bus duct to main transformer 'B' glowing orange due to an unknown reason. Due to this, the main turbine was manually tripped at 1606 CDT. Following the turbine trip, the electrical (safety and non-safety) buses did not transfer to the startup transformers as expected due to an unknown reason. The plant entered the Emergency Operating Procedure for LOOP/Loss of Forced Circulation Recovery. At 1617 CDT, an Unusual Event was declared due to Initiating Condition (IC) SU1 - Loss of all offsite AC power to safety buses (greater than) 15 minutes. All safety systems responded as expected. The plant is currently in mode 3 and stable with the EDGs supplying both safety buses and with EFW feeding and maintaining both steam generators. Offsite power is in the process of being restored. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the local Parish emergency management agencies.

• * * UPDATE FROM ADAM TAMPLAIN TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 2203 EDT ON 7/17/17 * * *

The licensee terminated the Notification of Unusual Event at 2056 CDT. The basis for terminating was that offsite power was restored to the safety busses. The licensee has notified Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, St. John and St. Charles Parishes, Louisiana Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness, and will be notifying the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified IRD (Stapleton), NRR (King), R4DO (Hipschman), DHS SWO, FEMA, DHS NICC, FEMA National Watch Center (email) and Nuclear SSA (email).

• * * UPDATE FROM SCOTT MEIKLEJOHN TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1724 EDT ON 7/19/17 * * *

This update is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B). During the event discussed in EN# 52863, at 1642 CDT (on July 17, 2017), Condensate Storage Pool (CSP) level lowered to less than 92% resulting in entry to Technical Specification (TS) 3.7.1.3. Level in the CSP was lowered due to feeding from both Steam Generators with EFW. Normal makeup to the CSP was temporarily unavailable due to the LOOP. Filling the CSP commenced at 1815 CDT (on July 17, 2017), and TS 3.7.1.3 was exited on July 18, 2017 at 0039 CDT. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R4DO (Hipschman).

• * * UPDATE FROM SCOTT MEIKLEJOHN TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1233 EDT ON 9/14/17 * * *

Waterford 3 is retracting a follow up notification made on July 19, 2017 for EN# 52863, concerning the loss of safety function associated with the Condensate Storage Pool (CSP) per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B). The Condensate Storage Pool was performing its required safety function by providing inventory to the Emergency Feed Water pumps when the required Tech Spec level (T.S. 3.7.1.3) dropped below 92%. The Technical Specification was entered at 1624 (CDT) on July 17, 2017 and exited after filling at 0039 on July 18, 2017. The total allowed outage time allowed by Tech Spec 3.7.1.3 is 10 hours to be in Hot Shutdown if not restored. The Condensate Storage Pool level was restored to greater than 92% prior to exceeding the allowed outage time. Based on level being restored and the Condensate Storage Pool performing its required safety function, 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B) does not apply. Prior to the automatic reactor trip, Condensate Storage Pool level was greater than 92%. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of the retraction. Notified R4DO (Groom).

The Unit 1 DC Cook Nuclear Plant (CNP) Annunciator System failed on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 0255 (EDT). The failure resulted in a complete loss of all alarm function of the Annunciator System in the Unit 1 Control Room. Unit 2 was unaffected by this failure. At 0310 (EDT), an Unusual Event (UE) was declared due to System Malfunction S-6, Loss of Alarms or Indication, due to an unplanned loss of safety system annunciators and/or indications in the Control Room for greater than 15 minutes. The Unit 1 PPC (Plant Process Computer) and ERDS (Emergency Response Data System) remain functional and available. This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(a)(1)(i) due to the declaration of an Emergency Classification specified in the licensee's approved Emergency Plan. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector, the State and local agencies. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC. Notified FEMA National Watch and Nuclear SSA via E-mail.

• * * UPDATE FROM MAX MILLER TO DONG PARK AT 0821 EDT ON 3/30/2017 * * *

Unit 1 DC Cook Nuclear Plant Annunciator System has been returned to functional. Unusual Event Classification was terminated at 0817 EDT on 3/30/17. The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified. Notified R3DO (Cameron), NRR EO (Miller), and IRD (Grant). Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC. Notified FEMA National Watch and Nuclear SSA via E-mail.

At 1230 CST, the licensee declared a notification of unusual event based on Emergency Action Level 6.7-U, a non-hostile security event, due to introduction of contraband into the protected area. All required actions have been completed. There was no impact to the operation of any of the units at the Browns Ferry site. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. See EN #52586. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops, DHS NICC, FEMA NWC (email) and NuclearSSA (email).

• * * UPDATE FROM THOMAS BRADFORD TO JEFF HERRERA AT 1611 EST ON 3/2/17 * * *

At 1500 CST, the licensee terminated the notification of unusual event. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (McCoy), NRR EO (King), and IRD (Grant). Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops, DHS NICC, FEMA NWC (email) and NuclearSSA (email).

An Unusual Event (HU.4) was declared at BVPS (Beaver Valley Power Station) Unit 1 at 0641 EST due to a fire alarm in Containment which was unable to be verified extinguished within 15 minutes. Current Containment parameters do not indicate an actual fire. The Fire Alarm has subsequently been reset (at 0648 EST). The Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector." The Licensee has notified State and local government agencies. A containment entry is planned for 1000 EST to verify that there is no fire. Unit 1 continues at 100 percent power. Unit 2 was unaffected. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, and NICC Watch Officer. E-mailed FEMA NWC and Nuclear SSA.

• * * UPDATE FROM MICHAEL SMITH TO STEVEN VITTO ON 1/27/2017 AT 0952 EST * * *

The time of the fire alarm reset was at 0648 EST on 1/27/2017. The Unusual Event has been terminated at 0934 EST on 1/27/2017 after a containment entry and visual inspection determined no fire or indications of a fire exist. The following notifications were made: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Beaver County in Pennsylvania, The State of Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Columbia County in Ohio, The State of West Virginia Emergency Management Agency and Hancock County in West Virginia. The Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Welling), NRR EO (Miller), and IRD MOC (Gott). Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, and NICC Watch Officer. E-mailed FEMA NWC and Nuclear SSA.

Loss of all offsite power capability, Table S-5, to 6.9kV emergency buses 1A-SA and 1B-SB for greater than or equal to 15 minutes. At 1328 EDT, while shutdown in Mode 4 (Hot Shutdown), Harris declared an Unusual Event due to a loss of offsite power. Following the loss of offsite power (LOOP), the Emergency Diesel Generators started and loaded onto their respective emergency buses. The reactor remains stable and shutdown in Mode 4. The licensee is currently investigating the cause of the LOOP and the emergency buses will continue to be powered by the EDGs until the licensee has determined the cause for the LOOP. Offsite power is currently available into the switchyard. The licensee notified the state government, the local government, and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA OPS Center, FEMA National Watch (email only), DHS NICC, Nuclear SSA (email only).

• * * UPDATE FROM RALPH DOWNEY TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1658 EDT ON 10/8/16 * * *

The cause (of the LOOP) is not known. Duke Energy Control Center has evaluated the grid and is comfortable with Harris connecting emergency buses back to the grid. Harris Plant is evaluating restoration. Faults were validated on the 115kV Cape Fear North and South supply lines into the Harris switchyard. This notification also addresses various valid actuations of safety systems, including the Emergency Diesel Generators, as well as, potential loss of Emergency Assessment Capabilities due to the LOOP impacting Emergency Planning equipment. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (Bonser), IRD (Grant), and NRR EO (King).

• * * UPDATE FROM RALPH DOWNEY TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1755 EDT ON 10/8/16 * * *

The cause of the LOOP has been determined to be a momentary electricity loss on the 115kV Cape Fear North and South supply lines into the Harris switchyard. This event notification also addresses the loss of safety function of the offsite power system which occurred as a result of grid perturbations. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (Bonser), IRD (Grant), and NRR EO (King).

• * * UPDATE FROM DUSTIN MARTIN TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 2055 EDT ON 10/8/16 * * *

Based on the grid being stable and the 115kV Cape Fear North and South lines being available, the licensee terminated the Unusual Event at 2049 EDT on 10/8/16. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (Bonser), IRD (Grant), and NRR EO (King). Notified DHS SWO, FEMA OPS Center, FEMA National Watch (email only), DHS NICC, Nuclear SSA (email only).

• * * UPDATE FROM SARAH McDANIEL TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1330 EDT ON 10/9/16 * * *

10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(XI) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION At approximately 1305 EDT on October 9, 2016, Duke Energy personnel notified the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources of a spill of untreated sanitary wastewater. During a significant rainfall event associated with Hurricane Matthew, wastewater was released from the overflow of a lift station that did not function as a result of a power outage. The untreated sanitary wastewater entered the plant's storm drain system. The release has been stopped and the lift station power is restored. An investigation is in progress to further determine the cause and additional corrective actions. There is no impact to public health and safety or the environment due to this incident. This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), an event related to protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been made. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified R2DO (Bonser).

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for St. Lucie County including the Plant Site. A Hurricane Warning was issued by the National Weather Service at 2250 (EDT). St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant entered an Unusual Event Classification for the Hurricane Warning. State and local officials have been notified by the licensee. The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this by the licensee. This report is submitted in accordance with 10CFR50.72(a)(1)(i) due to the Notice of Unusual Event and 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the Offsite Notification. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA OPS Center, FEMA National Watch (email only), DHS NICC, Nuclear SSA (email only).

• * * UPDATE FROM ANDY TEREZAKIS TO VINCE KLCO ON 10/7/16 AT 1112 EDT * * *

The Hurricane Warning was downgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning by the National Weather Service for St. Lucie County including the Plant Site. At time 1044 (EDT) on 10/7/16, St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant has terminated from the Unusual Event Classification. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, State and local authorities. Notified R2 (Jones) NRR EO (King), IRD (Grant), R2DO (Bonser), DHS SWO, FEMA OPS Center, FEMA National Watch (email only), DHS NICC, Nuclear SSA (email only).

A fault occurred on the unit 2 "B" main bank transformer resulting in an oil fire. The main turbine tripped resulting in a reactor trip. All control rods fully inserted and no safety or relief valves lifted. Decay heat is being removed via steam dumps to the main condenser and feeding steam generators with auxiliary feedwater. Electrical power is through the normal shutdown electrical lineup. Offsite assistance was requested from the county and off duty fire brigade members. At 2228, the fire was reported as out. Spray is continuing and a reflash watch is being set. Unit 1 continued to operate at 100% power throughout the event. Notified the DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC, FEMA National Watch Center (E-mail) and Nuclear SSA (E-mail).

• * * UPDATE AT 2352 EDT ON 08/30/2016 FROM MICHAEL BOTTORFF TO JEFF HERRERA * * *

On August 30, 2016, at 2110 EDT, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Unit 2 reactor tripped due to an electrical fault affecting the 2B Main Bank Transformer, resulting in a fire in the transformer. Concurrent with the reactor trip, the Auxiliary Feedwater system actuated as designed. All Control and Shutdown rods fully inserted. All safety systems responded as designed. The unit is currently stable in Mode 3, with decay heat removal via Auxiliary Feedwater and main steam dump systems. Unit 2 is in a normal shutdown electrical alignment. The fire was out at 2230 EDT. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The fire was reported at 2149 EDT. Local Fire Departments responded to the site as requested. The reactor trip and system actuation is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) and 10CFR50.72 (b)(2)(iv)(B). There was no effect on WBN Unit 1. The NOUE was exited at 2342. The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified. The Licensee notified the State of Tennessee. Notified the R2DO (Bartley), IRD MOC (Stapleton), NRR EO (Miller), DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC, FEMA National Watch Center (E-mail) and Nuclear SSA (E-mail).

Prairie Island Unit 1 declared an Unusual Event at 2359 CDT on 8/13/2016 based on Reactor Coolant System (RCS) identified leakage being greater than 25 gpm. The RCS leakage was 40 gpm for three (3) minutes. The RCS leakage was stopped when letdown flow was isolated. Minimum charging flow has been established and Excess Letdown was placed in service. Prairie Island Unit 1 is currently stable and continues to operate at 100 percent power. There was no impact on Prairie Island Unit 2. CV-31339 (Letdown Line Containment Isolation Valve) failed closed. VC-26-1 (Regenerative Heat Exchanger Letdown Line Outlet Relief to Pressurizer Relief Tank (PRT)) lifted with 40 gallons per minute to the PRT for three (3) Minutes. Operators entered procedure 1C12.1 AOP3, Loss of Letdown Flow to VCT. Letdown was isolated per 1C12.1 AOP3, relief valve VC-26-1 reseated and leakage to the PRT stopped. Charging flow was reduced to one (1) charging pump at minimum speed (16 GPM). Excess letdown was placed in service to maintain pressurizer level between 32 - 34 percent. The cause for CV-31339 closing has not yet been determined. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC. Notified FEMA National Watch and Nuclear SSA via E-mail.

• * * UPDATE FROM PAUL FINHOLM TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 0525 EDT ON 8/14/2016 * * *

At 0329 CDT the Notice of Unusual Event was terminated based on confirmation that conditions meet all termination criteria. RCS conditions are stable. RCS leakage is less than Technical Specification limits. The current value (of RCS identified leakage) is 0.038 gpm. No classification criteria is currently met. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified R3DO (Kozak), NRR EO (Miller), and IRD (Stapleton). Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC. Notified FEMA National Watch and Nuclear SSA via E-mail.

Unit 2 experienced RCS Leakage, potentially pressure boundary leakage, or Unidentified Leakage greater than 10 gpm for (greater than) 15 minutes. Reactor Vessel Flange Temperature High Leakoff alarm was received. This met threshold for declaration of an Unusual Event at 1118 CDT per MU6. Unit 2 is currently in MODE 3. Investigation is in progress to identify specific leakage location. The plant is stable, leakage indicates about 32 gpm and the startup has been stopped. There is no impact on Unit 1. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and State authorities. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC,. Notified FEMA National Watch and Nuclear SSA via email.

• * * UPDATE FROM RICARDO ROSAS TO VINCE KLCO ON 5/15/16 AT 1626 EDT * * *

At 1459 CDT, the conditions under MU6 are no longer met. The site has terminated the Unusual Event. In addition, a press release will be made of this event. Unit 2 is stable and in Mode 3 pending further evaluation. The leak stopped when a loop drain isolation valve was closed. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and State and local authorities. Notified the R3DO (Duncan), NRR EO (Morris), IRD MOC (Grant), DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, and DHS NICC. Notified the FEMA National Watch and Nuclear SSA via email.

At 1545 CDT on 04/06/16 Browns Ferry Unit 3 declared and exited the declaration of an unusual event due to a main steam line high high radiation condition. Power to Unit 3 was reduced to 91 percent power. The high radiation condition alarm cleared at 1526 CDT. Browns Ferry Unit 3 reported that the high radiation conditions were due to resin intrusion from the condensate demineralizers into the reactor and hydrogen water chemistry was a potential contributor to the event. The cause is still under investigation. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. State and Local notifications were made. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, NICC Watch Officer, FEMA NWC and Nuclear SSA (email).

• * * UPDATE FROM BILL BALL TO DANIEL MILLS AT 0034 EDT ON 04/07/2016 * * *

At 1941 (CDT) BFN (Brown's Ferry) determined this notification to be potentially newsworthy due to receiving notification that counties (surrounding the plant) were alerted of this event. No plant conditions changed. The licensee may issue a press release. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (Nease).

A security condition that does not involve a hostile action was reported by the Diablo Canyon security watch commander. At 1443 PST on 1/14/16, Diablo Canyon declared an Unusual Event, due to an unauthorized person in the Owner Controlled Area. Site Security was dispatched and assistance was requested from the local Sheriff's Department. The individual was apprehended. At 1602 PST on 1/14/16, Diablo Canyon terminated the Unusual Event after the individual was apprehended and placed in custody of local law enforcement. Diablo Canyon remained at 100 percent power for the duration of the event. No radiological release has occurred and all radiation levels are normal on both units. A press release is planned. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities. Notified FEDS (DHS SWO, FEMA Ops, DHS NICC, and NuclearSSA via email.)

• * * UPDATE AT 1905 EST ON 02/23/16 FROM DOUG EVANS TO S. SANDIN * * *

This Notification is being retracted. Upon further evaluation, Pacific Gas and Electric has determined that declaration of the Unusual Event was not required. The event did not constitute a threat or compromise to site security, did not involve a threat or risk to site personnel, did not represent a potential degradation to the level of safety of the plant, and did not affect the health and safety of the public. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector of the retraction. Notified R4DO (Whitten), IRD (Stapleton) and NRR (Morris).

Unusual Event HU2.1 declared at 1318 (CST). A fire alarm was received in unit 2 containment at 1307 (CST). Due to the location of the alarm, personnel were unable to verify the status within 15 minutes. At 1343 (CST), the fire alarm in containment cleared. This alarm came in shortly after a unit 2 reactor trip. The reactor trip was due to a turbine trip. Decay heat removal is via forced circulation with aux feed and steam dumps providing secondary cooling. Offsite power remains available. The reactor trip was uncomplicated and all control rods inserted. 25B feedwater heater relief valve lifted and has reseated. No offsite assistance was requested. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. State and local authorities were notified.

• * * UPDATE ON 12/17/2015 AT 1734 EST FROM TOM HOLT TO DONG PARK * * *

The licensee terminated the NOUE (Notification of Unusual Event) at 1450 CST. The basis for the termination was determination that there was no smoke or fire in the Unit 2 containment observed during containment entry. NRC Resident Inspectors were notified. State and local governments were notified. The health and safety of the public was not at risk. Notified the R3DO (Valos), NRR EO (Morris), IRD (Grant), DHS SWO, FEMA Ops enter, and NICC Watch Officer. E-mailed FEMA NWC and Nuclear SSA.

While in Mode 3, South Texas Project Unit 1 declared an Unusual Event at 0639 CST on 11/13/15, due to SU7 of EAL1- Unidentified RCS or Pressure Boundary leakage greater than 10 gpm. The excessive leakage to the WHT (waste holding tank) occurred when a letdown system demineralizer was placed in service. Operators bypassed the demineralizer and the RCS leakage was stopped. The excess leakage lasted for approximately 8 minutes and the maximum leakage was estimated to be 12-15 gpm. There was no impact on South Texas Unit 2 which continues to operate at 100% power. South Texas Project Unit 1 exited the Unusual Event at 0802 CST on 11/13/15, after verifying Unidentified RCS leakage less than 1 gpm. The demineralizer drain valve was partially open and was the cause of the excess leakage. The drain valve has been closed. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspectors. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, FEMA NWC, NICC Watch Officer, and NuclearSSA via email

• * * UPDATE AT 1414 EST ON 11/13/2015 FROM JASON BERRIO TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *

Due to entering the STP (South Texas Project) Emergency Plan (Unusual Event), STP has officially determined to make a planned press release. Per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), STP is making a notification to the NRC via the emergency notification system (ENS). The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of the press release. The planned press release shares the following information: On November 13, 2015, STP Nuclear Operating Station, Unit 1, declared an Unusual Event at 0639 CST. Plant operators identified increasing reactor coolant system leakage in Unit 1. Plant Operators took immediate actions to verify the source and safely isolate and stop the leakage. Upon identifying the source of the leakage, the Unusual Event was exited at 0802 CST on November 13, 2015. The leakage was captured and maintained within an on-site storage tank and there was no radioactive release to the environment. STP Unit 1 is preparing for restart following a scheduled refueling and maintenance outage. Notified the R4DO (Gaddy).

• * * RETRACTION AT 1221 EST ON 12/08/15 FROM MARC HILL TO JEFF HERRERA * * *

The purpose of this report is to retract the ENS report made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (a)(1)(i) on November 13, 2015, at 08:21 EST (ENS # 51536). STP Nuclear Operating Company declared an Unusual Event at 0639 CDT on November 13, 2015, based on Initiating Condition for Reactor Coolant System (RCS) Leakage Emergency Action Level (EAL) SU7. The event was reported to the NRC under EN # 51536 and the event was subsequently terminated on November 13, 2015 at 0802 CST. After further review, the emergency declaration is being retracted because the source of the leakage was from the Chemical and Volume Control System (CVCS) and not from the RCS. The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified. Notified the R4DO (Hagar).

At 1250 CDT, a Notification of Unusual Event was declared at the Texas A&M Nuclear Science Center due to a tornado warning on the Texas A&M Campus. The reactor was secured and Science Center staff were evacuated to their designated tornado shelter in the facility. There is no risk to public health and safety. The tornado warning is in effect until 1345 CDT.

• * * UPDATE FROM JERRY NEWHOUSE TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1735 EDT ON 10/30/15 * * *

At 1342 CDT, the tornado warning was terminated. The licensee conducted a facility walkdown and did not observe any damage to the facility. At 1400 CDT, the Notification of Unusual Event was terminated. The licensee notified their NRC Project Manager (Hardesty). Notified NRR (Reed), NRR EO (Howe), IRD (Gott), DHS SWO, FEMA Ops, DHS NICC, Nuclear SSA (email) and FEMA Watch Center (email).

At 0932 EDT on 10/4/15, the licensee declared an Unusual Event for identified RCS (Reactor Coolant System) leakage exceeding 25 gallons per minute (GPM), per EAL BU2, due to a relief valve leaking on the Shutdown Cooling System common header. The RCS leakage was within the capacity of the Charging System. At 0954 EDT the RCS leakage was terminated by isolating the Shutdown Cooling System. The cause of the relief valve failure is unknown and under investigation. The RCS cooldown was terminated and both RCS loops were restored to service for decay heat removal using both Steam Generators and the Main Condenser. Current RCS temperature is 248 degrees F with RCS pressure at 248 psig. All offsite power and EDGs (Emergency Diesel Generators) are available. The licensee intends to repair the relief valve to resume the RCS cooldown using the shutdown cooling system.. The licensee informed State and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified DHS SWO, DHS NICC, FEMA, and Nuclear SSA via email.

• * * UPDATE AT 1115 EDT ON 10/04/15 FROM FRED PERKINS TO S. SANDIN * * *

The licensee terminated the Unusual Event at 1100 EDT, based on verification that the RCS leakage was stopped. The licensee informed State and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Bower), NRR EO (Morris), and IRD (Gott). Notified DHS SWO, DHS NICC, FEMA, and Nuclear SSA via email.

The following event description is based on information currently available. If through subsequent reviews of this event, additional information is identified that is pertinent to this event, or alters the information being provided at this time a follow-up notification will be made via the ENS or under the reporting requirements of 10CFR50.73. Non Class Load Center Breaker, 2ENGN-L04 failed, resulting an a visible observation of rapid combustion and resultant charring (burned area) of the breaker enclosure and housing. No physical deformation to the breaker housing or surrounding area has been identified. The rapid combustion self-extinguished immediately following the audible and visible combustion event. As a result, an Emergency Classification of HU2.2, EXPLOSION was declared due to the Load Center breaker failure and noise and visible indication observed in the field. The plant was, and continues to operate at 100% full power operations on normal power alignment. The 2ENGN-L04 Non-Class Load Center breaker supplies power to non-essential service loads and has no immediate impact to plant operation or safety mitigating systems. The plant remains stable and the event did not adversely affect the safe operation of the plant or health and safety of the public. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified DHS SWO, DHS NICC, FEMA, and Nuclear SSA via email.

• * * UPDATE FROM ROBERT PIERCE TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 0702 EDT ON 9/17/15 * * *

PVNGS Unit 2 terminated the Unusual Event HU2.2 on 9/17/15 at 04:04 MST. Non-Class load center 2ENGN-L04 has been isolated and de-energized. There was no reflash or fire at the breaker and no hazard to plant personnel exists. Damage appears to be limited to the NGN-L04D3 breaker cubicle and a spare breaker cubicle below NGN-L04D3. There was no damage to any safety related equipment. The licensee will be notifying the state of Arizona, Maricopa County authorities and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R4DO (Farnholtz), NRR EO (Morris), IRD MOC (Gott), DHS SWO, FEMA Ops, DHS NICC and NuclearSSA (email).

An individual approached the protected area and grabbed the fence. Local law enforcement assistance has been requested. The Security Team leader does not consider this to be hostile. An emergency declaration was made based on HU4.1, for a security condition that does not involve a hostile action. The licensee notified state and local agencies and informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops Center, NICC Watch Officer, and FEMA NWC and NuclearSSA via email.

• * * UPDATE STEVE WILSON TO DAN LIVERMORE AT 0649 ON 06/07/2015 * * *

The individual was taken into custody without incident. Notified R2DO (Rose), NRR EO (Morris), and IRD (GOTT). Notified DHS SWO, FEMA OPS Center, DHS NICC Watch Officer, and Nuclear SSA via email.

• * * UPDATE AT 1616 EDT ON 6/8/2015 FROM MICHAEL MOORE TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *

Update to correct description of where the individual was apprehended.

An individual approached the outside of the administrative fence near the circulating water intake structure. Local law enforcement assistance was requested. The Security Team Leader does not consider this to be hostile.

This declaration was made based on HU 4.1, a security condition that does not involve Hostile Action.

The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified the R2DO (Rose).

At 1750 EDT (05/09/15,) Indian Point Unit 3 experienced a fire on the 31 Main Transformer resulting in a unit trip. An Unusual Event was declared at 1801 EDT. The onsite fire brigade was mobilized. Offsite fire fighting assistance was requested. The fire was reported extinguished at 1815 EDT. The reactor was shutdown by an automatic trip. Plant response to the trip was as expected with no complications. The 31 and 33 Auxiliary Feed Pumps are operating and feeding the steam generators. Accountability is being performed. The plant is stable in mode 3, all control rods fully inserted, with normal offsite electrical power, and decay heat is being released to the main condenser. There was no impact on Unit 2 which continues to operate at 100% power. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA OPS Center, DHS NICC Watch Officer, and Nuclear SSA via email.

• * * UPDATE FROM LUKE HEDGES TO JOHN SHOEMAKER AT 2037 ON 5/9/15 * * *

Oil from 31 Main Transformer has spilled into the discharge canal and has made its way into the river. Plant personnel are sandbagging drains and release paths. IPEC (Indian Point Energy Center) has contacted its environmental contractor, who is expected onsite at 2100 EDT to assist with cleanup. The National Response Center was notified at 1945 EDT and issued notification number 1116011. A message was left with the Westchester County Department of Health at 1953 EDT. The NY State DEC (Department of Environment Conservation) was contacted at 1955 EDT and issued notification number 1501459. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Indian Point Unit 3 remains in an Unusual Event at this time. Notified R1DO (Schroeder).

• * * UPDATE FROM LUKE HEDGES TO JOHN SHOEMAKER AT 2141 ON 5/9/15 * * *

Indian Point Unit 3 exited the Unusual Event at 2103 EDT. The basis for exiting the Unusual Event is that the fire is out and field operators report they have been successful in cooling the transformer. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities. Notified R1DO (Schroeder), R1RA (Lew), NRR (Dean), NRR EO (Morris), NRR EO (Howe), and IRD (Grant). Notified DHS SWO, FEMA OPS Center, DHS NICC Watch Officer, and Nuclear SSA via email.

At 1801 EST, the control room received multiple fire alarms in the control room. At 1803, site security notified the control room of the presence of smoke in the security diesel building. At 1813, the licensee declared a Notification of Unusual Event due to the presence of toxic gas in the security diesel building on the battery/UPS side of the building. The fire suppression (NOVEC) system had discharged. Both the Technical Support Center and the Operations Support Center were fully manned. The site fire brigade made entry into the building and saw no evidence of fire but they did see and smell an acrid odor from an apparent electrical fire as well as the presence of the NOVEC fire suppressant. Offsite assistance was requested but not required to mitigate the event. Investigation of the cause of the toxic gas is under investigation. At this time, no security equipment is affected. Both the Technical Support Center and the Operations Support Center were fully manned. The licensee notified the State of North Carolina, New Hanover and Brunswick counties, and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Operations Center, DHS NICC, FEMA National Watch Center (email) and Nuclear SSA (email).

• * * UPDATE FROM BRUCE HARTSOCK TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ AT 1936 EST ON 1/22/15 * * *

At time 1923 EST, the Notification of Unusual Event was terminated after normal access to the security diesel building was restored. The cause of the event is under investigation. The licensee notified the State of North Carolina, New Hanover and Brunswick counties, and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (McCoy), IRD (Stapleton), NRR (Evans), DHS SWO, FEMA Operations Center, DHS NICC, FEMA National Watch Center (email) and Nuclear SSA (email).

The licensee declared an Unusual Event because of a halon discharge in the simulator. This potentially affects access and habitability of the Technical Support Center (TSC) and the Emergency Operations Facility (EOF). The Unusual Event was declared under HU3.1 "toxic, corrosive, asphyxiate, or flammable gases in amounts that have or could have adversely affected normal plant operations." The fire brigade has been dispatched to determine whether a fire actually exists. The licensee informed State and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified other FEDS (FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC Watch Officer, DHS SWO) and (Nuclear SSA, FEMA NWC) via email.

• * * UPDATE AT 0707 EDT ON 8/12/2014 FROM DAVID FASCHER TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *

The Unusual Event was terminated at 0700 EDT. Halon discharged into the plant simulator. There was no actual fire. Offsite assistance was requested. Local fire department and ambulance are on site. The TSC and EOF have been activated. The halon discharge into the simulator building is not impacting normal plant operations where the ERO (Emergency Response Organization) capabilities and staffing are still required. Therefore, activation for UE (Unusual Event) is being terminated. The Incident Commander released the building for normal access at 0717 EDT. The licensee informed State and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R2DO (Nease), IRD (Gott), and NRR (Thomas). Notified other FEDS (FEMA Ops Center, DHS NICC Watch Officer, DHS SWO) and (Nuclear SSA, FEMA NWC) via email.

• * * UPDATE AT 1218 EDT ON 8/12/14 FROM CRAIG OLIVER TO JOHN SHOEMAKER * * *

EVENT DESCRIPTION: This is an update of a previous notification which was made by telephone to the (NRC) Operations Center at approximately 0504 EDT per Event Number 50355. At approximately 0421 EDT on 08/12/2014, the Halon fire suppression system in the Plant Simulator actuated by releasing the Halon. A Notification of Unusual Event (NOUE) was declared at 0432 EDT on the basis that a release of toxic or asphyxiating gas had occurred on site (Emergency Action Level HU3.1). Emergency response personnel reported to the site and prepared to perform emergency response activities. The site fire brigade was dispatched. The local fire department was called and emergency personnel were dispatched to the site. The reason for the Halon discharge is not known at this time and is under investigation. No actual fire was observed. The Plant Simulator is located in the same building with the primary Technical Support Center (TSC) and primary Emergency Operations Facility (EOF). Since the Halon discharge occurred in this building, the site incident commander restricted access to these two primary Emergency Response Facilities, rendering them unavailable for use. The NOUE was terminated at 0700 EDT. Normal access to the TSC and EOF was restored at 0717 EDT. INITIAL SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE EVALUATION: This event had no effect on the operating units, and there was no adverse impact on nuclear safety or on the health and safety of the public. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Offsite fire department personnel assisted by on site fire brigade have validated that no fire condition existed. The building has been ventilated and normal access restored. The failure of the Halon System is being tracked for restoration in accordance with station fire protection documents. Notified R2DO (Hopper) and NRR Daytime EO (Thomas).

The following event description is based on information currently available. If through subsequent reviews of this event, additional information is identified that is pertinent to this event or alters the information being provided at this time, a follow-up notification will be made via the ENS or under the reporting requirements of 10CFR50.73. An event classification of Unusual Event (HU1.1) was declared at 22:17 MST for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station because of an earthquake that originated 50km NW of Lordsburg, New Mexico at 21:59 MST. Per the USGS website, the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.2 on the Richter scale. Initial walkdowns of plant equipment and review of plant parameters have found no unusual conditions or damage to plant equipment. No abnormalities caused by the seismic event were observed. No reactor protection system (RPS) or engineered safety feature (ESF) actuations occurred and none were required. Palo Verde Unit 1, 2, and 3 are at 100 percent power with all offsite power supplies available. Initial analysis of the Seismic Monitoring Instrumentation System indicated a seismic event, below the magnitude of the 0.10g spectra Operating Basis Earthquake (OBE) and the 0.20g spectra Safe Shutdown Earthquake (SSE). The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of seismic activity and this ENS call. This event time is 2206 MST because this is the time the control room was notified by plant Operators that an earthquake had been felt on site. Notified DHS, FEMA, and NICC. FEMA NWC and Nuclear SSA were notified via email.

• * * UPDATE AT 0424 EDT ON 6/29/2014 FROM DENNIS MARTIN TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *

Emergency classification termination was declared at 6/29/14 01:12 MST. All required power block inspections were completed with no deficiencies noted. No other conditions require an emergency classification, there are no challenges to fission product barriers or radiological release, and plant conditions offer no possibility of adverse impact on health and safety of the public. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, state and local governments. Notified the R4DO (Allen), NRR (Hiland), IRD (Gott), DHS, FEMA, and NICC. FEMA NWC and Nuclear SSA were notified via email.

At 1622 EDT, the licensee declared a notification of unusual event under EAL HU2.1 for a fire alarm on the third level inside the containment building. The alarm was received at 1607 EDT. Upon receipt, the licensee dispatched their fire brigade which determined that no fire existed. The fire brigade is conducting a containment walkdown to confirm that there are no issues inside of containment. The licensee did not request offsite assistance. The plant continues to operate at 100% power and is stable. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector, state and local authorities. Notified DHS, FEMA, and NICC. FEMA NWC and Nuclear SSA were notified via email.

• * * UPDATE FROM COREY PAGE TO DONG PARK AT 1700 EDT ON 6/6/14 * * *

At 1648 EDT, the licensee terminated from their notification of unusual event. The basis for termination was visual confirmation that no fire existed inside containment. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector, the State of South Carolina, and the counties of Chesterfield, Darlington and Lee. Notified R2DO (Freeman), NRR EO (Skeen), IRD MOC (Grant), DHS, FEMA, and NICC. FEMA NWC and Nuclear SSA were notified via email.