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| Start date | Reporting criterion | Title | Event description | System | LER | |
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| ENS 54716 | 15 May 2020 13:47:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification Due to a Hydraulic Oil Spill | At 0947 (EDT) on 5/15/20, Salem reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection a sheen on the Delaware River. This discovery did not violate any NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) regulations or reporting criteria. This notification is being made solely as a four-hour, non-emergency notification for a Notification of Other Government Agency. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi). There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. The licensee will be notifying the National Response Center and Lower Alloways Creek Township. The substance spilled was less than one pint of hydraulic oil. | ||
| ENS 53691 | 23 October 2018 04:00:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Notification of Environmental Report to Another Government Agency | At 1616 EDT on 10/23/18, Salem reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection a sheen on ground water discovered during excavation in the Salem Switchyard. This discovery did not violate any NRC regulations or reporting criteria. This notification is being made solely as a four-hour, non-emergency notification for a Notification of Other Government Agency. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi). There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will notify Lower Alloway Creek Township. | ||
| ENS 52245 | 16 September 2016 13:13:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Hydraulic Fluid (Fish Oil) Spill | At 0858 (EDT) on September 16th, 2016, approximately 3 ounces of hydraulic fluid (fish oil) was spilled in front of the Unit Two Circulating Water System (CWS) Intake trash racks at the Salem Generating Station. The spill of hydraulic fluid (fish oil) was caused by a leak from the crane used to rake debris from the Unit Two trash racks. The crane was stopped and the leak terminated at the time of discovery. Nuclear Environmental Affairs Department determined a 4 hr report to the NRC, under RAL 11.8.2.a, was warranted due to the 15 minute notification to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection at 0913 (EDT). Nuclear Environmental Affairs Department intends to retract the report to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection based on the fluid remained within the Circulating Water System (CWS) Intake Structure. The licensee has notified the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the NRC Resident Inspector, and will notify the Lower Alloways Creek Township. | Circulating Water System | |
| ENS 50114 | 13 May 2014 21:05:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Five Gallons of Diesel Fuel Spilled Onsite Requiring State Notification | At 1705 (EDT) on May13th, 2014, approximately 5 gallons of diesel fuel oil was spilled onto the ground on the south side of the Service Water Intake structure at the Salem Generating Station. The spill of diesel fuel was caused by a leak from the fuel supply line to the service water hot air furnace. The leak was isolated at the time of discovery and the spill terminated. The diesel fuel oil cleanup is in progress by Clean Harbors personnel and will continue until the spill has been remediated. Nuclear Environmental Affairs Department determined a 4 hr report to the NRC under RAL 11.8.2.a. was warranted due to the 15 minute notification to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection at 1651 (EDT) on May 14, 2014. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. | Service water | |
| ENS 50039 | 16 April 2014 13:08:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification Due to Minor Hydraulic Oil Spill in the Delaware River | At 0908 EDT on April 16th, 2014, approximately one pint of hydraulic fluid was spilled into the Delaware River in front of the Unit One Circulating Water System (CWS) Intake trash racks at the Salem Generating Station. The spill of hydraulic fluid was caused by a leak from the crane used to rake debris from the Unit One trash racks. The crane was stopped and the leak terminated at the time of discovery. The oil was cleaned up by onsite personnel at 0930 EDT. Nuclear Environmental Affairs Department determined a 4 hr report to the NRC under RAL 11.8.2.a. was warranted due to the 15 minute notification to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection at 0922 EDT. Additionally, a report of the spill was made to the National Response Center at 1034 EDT. The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. | Circulating Water System | |
| ENS 48093 | 11 July 2012 15:57:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification Due to Discovery of Ammonia Found in Groundwater | A report to the State of New Jersey was made on July 11, 2012 at 1157 EDT. The report was in accordance with Attachment 16 of the ECG (Event Classification Guide). The report was due to 4-5 ppm ammonia found in ground water on an excavation site. Samples were obtained from ground water in the hole. Estimate of leakage into hole is 2 ounces per minute. The licensee believes the ammonia is from leftover de-icing salt. An estimated 100 gallons of water was pumped from the hole into a treated system. The NRC Resident Inspector and the Lower Alloways Creek township was notified. | ||
| ENS 47928 | 17 May 2012 02:10:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | State Notification of Potential Chlorine Discharge to the Delaware River | At 2210 (EDT) it was reported to the State of New Jersey that a permitted discharge exceeded Total Residual Chlorine permit level of 0.3 ppm. Actual Total Residual Chlorine discharged was 3.0 ppm. Currently the amount of the discharge is unknown and the event is under investigation. The discharge has been terminated and no personnel injury resulted form this event. The discharge originated from a tank overflow from the Chemical Treatment Building that entered the storm drain system that discharges to the Delaware River via a permitted outfall. No safety related equipment was impacted by this event. The report to the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was made in accordance with the Salem Station Spill/Discharge Reporting Plan. The licensee estimates that the discharge occurred between 2010 and 2135 EDT on 5/16/2012 and that less than 1000 gallons overflowed the clarifier. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector and has notified the State and Lower Alloways Creek Township. | ||
| ENS 47772 | 26 March 2012 19:30:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification Due to Sewage Lift Station Overflow | A discharge was reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) at 1712 EDT on 3/26/2012, case number 120326171251. The discharge resulted from a sewage lift station that overflowed into a manhole, #8, which is a permitted outfall to the river. Approximately 1500 to 2000 gallons of sewage overflowed into the manhole. The licensee will notify the Lower Alloways Creek Township. The licensee will also notify the NRC Resident Inspector. | ||
| ENS 47595 | 14 January 2012 22:55:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification Due to a Chlorinated Water Discharge | Salem Generating Station made a 15 minute notification of a chemical discharge to the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection at 1806 (EST). The Salem Non-Rad Waste Chemical Treatment Building sump overflowed out of the building to a catch basin that discharges to the Delaware River. Approximately 100 gallons of chlorinated water was reported to the State of New Jersey as being discharged, which was terminated at 1806 (EST). There were no personnel injuries associated with this event. There was no impact to any Salem Station Safety-Related systems and all Safety-Related systems are available. Investigation into the cause of the event is in progress. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and Lower Alloways Township.
On 1/14/2012 Salem Generating Station made a 15 minute notification of a chemical discharge to the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection at 1806. The Salem Non-Rad Waste Chemical Treatment Building sump overflowed out of the building to a catch basin that discharges to the Delaware River through DSN 488. Subsequent investigation has indicated that the spill was entirely contained within the onsite storm drainage system and that there was no discharge to the Delaware River. The storm drain system was plugged, flushed and pumped out for appropriate disposal of the waste water. Additionally, the spill to the ground was cleaned up within 24 hours. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector and has notified the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. | ||
| ENS 47160 | 17 August 2011 00:10:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification Due to Chlorine Spill | A potential spill of 1 to 2 gallons of Chlorine was discharged to the Delaware River through a storm drain that had a piping leak. This discharge was reported to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (case #: 11-08-16-2024-28). Chlorination was isolated and the storm drain plugged. Clean up is in progress. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will notify Lower Alloways Creek Township. | ||
| ENS 46610 | 11 February 2011 18:12:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Hydrazine Spill Onsite | On February 11, 2011 at 1312 hours, a notification was made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection of a spill of approximately 5 gallons of steam/water solution containing hydrazine with a concentration of 30ppb which was not cleaned up within 24 hours of identification. The spill due to a steam leak on the Unit 2 Main Steam System, was identified on February 9, 2011. The solution was spilled onto a gravel substrate next to the Unit 2 Main Steam mixing bottle. The closest storm drain leading to the Delaware river was sampled and had no detectable levels of hydrazine. Leak isolation and spill containment/cleanup are in progress. There was no out-of-service safety related equipment that contributed to this event. No one was injured as a result of this event. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and Lower Alloways Creek Township. * * * RETRACTION FROM JACK OSBORNE TO PETE SNYDER AT 1753 ON 2/11/11 * * * As a correction to the earlier information: the subject spill was cleaned up within 24 hours and is therefore not reportable. Notified R1DO (Bellamy). | Main Steam | |
| ENS 46483 | 15 December 2010 18:20:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification of an Ammonia Spill Into the Delaware River | A notification was made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection of a discharge of approximately 500 gallons of water containing ammonia with a concentration of 1 ppm. The discharge occurred due to the U-1 FHB (Fuel Handling Building) Supply Fan HW coil rupture. The solution was discharged into the storm drain outside of the FHB Annex door. That storm drain leads to a permitted outfall that communicates with the Delaware River. The leak has been isolated and the downstream catch basin plugged. The remaining water in the discharge line upstream of the plugged catch basin will be removed by a contractor. There was no out-of service safely related equipment that contributed to this event. No one was injured as a result of this event. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. | ||
| ENS 45852 | 18 April 2010 11:50:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification Due to Fatality During Medical Transport | On 4/18/10, Salem management was notified that a contract employee working 1R20 (Salem Unit 1 outage) was complaining of respiratory issues. Site protection was contacted at about 0700 hours and they immediately responded to the control point area where the employee was resting. The employee was evaluated by site protection and immediately sent via ambulance to Salem County hospital (0721 hours). While enroute to the hospital the contract employee died in the ambulance (0750 hours). There were no other injuries associated with this event. There were no affects on plant systems or safety features as a result of this event. A notification has been made to the NRC Resident Inspector in accordance with 11.8.2.a. The contract employee was not working in a radiological control area (RCA) at the time and there was no personnel contamination associated with this incident. The licensee will inform local agencies (Lower Alloways Creek Township) and the states of New Jersey and Delaware including the New Jersey State Police. | ||
| ENS 45847 | 16 April 2010 20:49:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification Due to Discovery of Diesel Fuel Oil in a Monitoring Well | At 1649 (EDT), on April 16, 2010, Salem Unit 2 notified the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) via the NJDEP hotline of the discovery of fuel oil from a sample well. At 1645 (EDT), a sample was pulled from a monitoring well on the north east side of the Unit 2 Auxiliary Building which contained approximately 1 pint of diesel fuel oil. This notification to the State of New Jersey is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi). The source of the diesel fuel oil is under investigation by the licensee. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will notify the State of Delaware. | ||
| ENS 45792 | 26 March 2010 02:39:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification Due to Piping Leak That Cannot Be Cleaned Up within 24 Hours | The licensee made a 15 minute notification to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection due to a piping leak that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours. The leak is on piping from the steam generator blowdown system to the non-radioactive waste bin and is leaking onto the asphalt beneath the piping. The leakage rate was approximately 1/2 gal/minute upon discovery but has since been stopped. The is no known primary to secondary leakage through the steam generator. No contact with the groundwater is suspected. The licensee has taken actions to divert leakage to the waste holdup system. The licensee will be notifying authorities in the Lower Alloways Creek Township and the NRC Resident Inspector. | Steam Generator | |
| ENS 45760 | 11 March 2010 22:45:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Press Release Concerning a Former Plant Employee | This notification is being made pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the issuance of a press release concerning an individual that previously performed work at Salem Generating Station. PSEG Nuclear provided the following statement to Channel 6 News, the ABC-TV affiliate out of Philadelphia, which read as follows: 'Sharif Mobley previously worked as a laborer at PSEG Nuclear for a variety of contractors from 2002 to 2008 mainly during refueling outages for several weeks at a time. This individual satisfied federal security background checks required to work in the US nuclear industry as recently as 2008. While working here, he did routine labor work carrying supplies and assisting maintenance activities. He also worked at other nuclear plants in the region. We are cooperating with law enforcement as part of their investigation as well as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other nuclear plant operators.' Sharif Mobley has been the focus of recent news stories due to his activities in the country of Yemen. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified and the Lower Alloways Creek Township will be notified. | ||
| ENS 45002 | 20 April 2009 16:50:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Inadvertent Actuation of One Automatic Notification System Siren | At approximately 1242 on April 20, 2009, three New Jersey Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) Alert Notification System sirens went into AC power failure. This caused an automatic swap of the power supply from an AC source to a back up DC battery source. When this auto swap occurred, the Salem County 9-1-1 Center received an alarm which the dispatcher acknowledged. Sirens 127 and 114 were successfully acknowledged but when the dispatcher went to acknowledge Siren 128 he inadvertently selected 'alert with report' at 12:50:34 which when selected, initiated the siren. An ANS Services technician immediately received notification of the siren system actuation and called the Salem County 9-1-1 Center to provide direction to cancel the actuation. The siren actuation was cancelled at 12:52:21. Salem County officials notified the Lower Alloways Creek (LAC) Public Safety director and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP). The NJSP was notifying the NJ Regional Operation Intelligence Center (ROIC), LAC Police, and making a courtesy call to the LAC elementary school which is located in the vicinity of the siren. This event is being reported to NRC in accordance with the requirements of 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi). The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. | ||
| ENS 44637 | 7 November 2008 14:55:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Discharge of Biodegradable Oil Into Intake Bay | Observation of discharge of Terasolve 146 biodegradable fish oil into the Delaware river at the 11B Circulating Water Pump intake bay. The discharge was from a dewatering pump leak that was stopped. The fish oil has dissipated. The amount was 2 - 3 oz. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. The licensee will notify Lower Alloways Creek Township. R1DO (Hansell) notified. | ||
| ENS 42659 | 21 June 2006 21:10:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Chemical Spill to the Delaware River | A notification was made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection of a discharge of approximately 6-10 gallons of Sodium Hypochlorite with a 15% chlorine concentration. The discharge occurred while returning the chlorination system to service following maintenance. The solution was discharged into the intake bay of an out-of-service circulating water pump that communicates with the Delaware River. A portable screen wash pump, that takes a suction on that bay, transported the chlorine to the intake pump traveling water screens and discharged to the Delaware River via the screen debris trough. Neither of these locations are New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection permitted outfalls. There was no out-of-service safety related equipment that contributed to this event. No one was injured as a result of this event. This event was caused when a floor drain plug was knocked loose during maintenance. This plug is being replaced. 8-10 fish were killed in the trough. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. | ||
| ENS 42575 | 15 May 2006 03:20:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Sodium Hypochlorite Leak Into the Delaware River | This 4-Hour notification is being made in accordance with 10CFR50.72 (B)(2)(xi). A notification was made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection of a discharge of approximately 1000 gallons of water containing 3000 parts per million Sodium Hypochlorite to the Delaware river, via a permitted outfall. The source of the water was a leak on the chlorination injection line in the Unit One Service Water Bay. The water was pumped to the river via the building sump pump. On discovery the leak was isolated and the building sumps turned off to prevent further discharge. Follow up investigation to determine the cause of the leak is in progress. There was no equipment out of service that contributed to this event and there were no personnel injuries or radiological occurrences associated with this event. The leak occurred when changing the pump in service. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. | Service water | |
| ENS 42563 | 10 May 2006 06:15:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Notification of Offsite Ammonia and Hydrazine Release | A notification was made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection of a discharge of approximately 2000 gallons of water containing 30 parts per million (ppm) of hydrazine and 200 ppm of ammonia to the Delaware river, via the storm drain system. The source of the water was a relief valve on the Unit 1 Condensate System that resulted in the overflow of the condensate polisher building sump. The water migrated from the building to the storm drain system. The discharge was terminated at the time of discovery. There was no equipment out of service that contributed to this event and there were no personnel injuries or radiological occurrences associated with this event. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. | ||
| ENS 41942 | 23 August 2005 19:45:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification to State of New Jersey Due to Chemical Spill | This is a 4-hour notification to report a notification made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for a chemical spill to the ground that could not be cleaned up within 24 hours. The spill was discovered at 1545 on 8/23/05, when water containing approximately 30 ppm hydrazine was discovered north of the condensate polisher building. The source of the spill was secured. Efforts to clean-up the affected soil commenced in parallel but could not be completed within 24-hours therefore necessitating notification of NJDEP per NJAC 7: 1E. The full volume of the discharge is unknown, however approximately 500 gallons of water have been removed. The operations shift manager made a report to the state of New Jersey to report the discharge at 1530 (on 08/24/05) when it was realized that the clean up could not be fully completed in less then 24 hours. There was no effect on plant operation. There was no one injured during the event. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. | ||
| ENS 41679 | 7 May 2005 15:50:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notifications Due to Hydrazine Release | An undetermined quantity of water containing 40 (parts per billion) hydrazine was discharged into the Delaware River through a state permitted outfall. The discharge was stopped at 1130 on 5/7/05 and confirmed by chemistry sample at 1150. Clean-up efforts are in progress. This event had no impact on plant safety or operation. No one was injured as a result of this event. No safety systems actuated or were required to activate as a result of this event. All systems operated as required. The cause is under investigation by the licensee. The licensee notified Lower Alloway Creek Township and the state of New Jersey. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. | ||
| ENS 41581 | 9 April 2005 00:09:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification of Water Discharge Containing Hydrazine | The following information was provided by facsimile (licensee quotes in text): The licensee made notification to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection of a discharge of approximately 5000 gallons of water containing 7 parts per million of hydrazine. (The discharge went) to the Delaware river, via the storm drain system. The water originated from a feedwater system clearance that had an isolation valve leak by. The discharge was terminated at the time of discovery. There were no personnel injuries as a result of this event. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. | Feedwater | |
| ENS 41489 | 14 March 2005 15:17:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification of Sodium Hypochlorite Spill | The following information was obtained from the licensee via facsimile (licensee text in quotes): This is a 4-hour notification to report a sodium hypochlorite spill from a pipe flange elbow on the permanent sodium hypochlorite tank to the ground at Salem generating station. The spill was over an excavation trench that was filled with rain water. The trench was being pumped to the nearest manhole. Maintenance personnel noticed a 2 drops per second sodium hypochlorite leak from the elbow. The operations shift manager made a 15-minute report to the State of New Jersey to report the spill. The sodium hypochlorite tank was out of service at the time undergoing corrective maintenance. The spill has been contained. Chemistry samples are being taken to determine if any reportable quantities were pumped to the nearest manhole. There was no effect on plant operation since the tank was out of service. Actions include follow up samples and if necessary remediation of the ground soil. There was no one injured during the event. The licensee notified State and local authorities and the NRC Resident Inspector.
The following information was obtained from the licensee via facsimile (licensee text in quotes): On March 14, PSEG reported to the NRC that Report had been made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding a spill of sodium hypochlorite (Event No. 41489). As the spill was cleaned up within 24 hours and there was no direct discharge to the Delaware River, this report has been retracted from the State of New Jersey. Chemistry samples taken indicated no reportable quantities pumped to the river. Ground water was pumped from the excavation to a concrete diked area and the excavation flushed with fresh water until chemistry samples indicated no residual sodium hypochlorite. This EVENT is retracted. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (L. Doerflein) | ||
| ENS 41365 | 2 February 2005 15:34:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notifications Due to Oil Sheen on the Delaware River | A report was made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the National Response Center (NRC) when a light sheen of oil was observed on the Delaware River at the south end of Artificial Island. Chemistry personnel first observed the sheen during a routine oil water separator system walk-down at 1034 hours on February 2, 2005. The oil water separator system was immediately shut down. The amount of oil that produced the sheen is estimated to be approximately two ounces. Site personnel responded and deployed an absorbent oil boom. At the present time, site personnel are investigating whether the oil sheen originated from the site oil water separator system or was residual from the November 2004 Delaware River oil spill. This event is being reported in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. | ||
| ENS 41240 | 3 December 2004 00:30:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Press Release Concerning the Planned Shutdown of the Salem Units Due to an Oil Spill | PSEG Nuclear announced, via a press release, that based on Delaware River conditions and the potential for oil from the Athos I oil tanker spill to reach the plant circulating and service water intake structures, it has been decided to take both units at the Salem Nuclear Generating Station offline. Hope Creek Generating Station is currently offline in a refueling outage. PSEG Nuclear currently plans to begin reducing power on both Salem Units on Friday December 3, 2004. PSEG Nuclear is continually monitoring river conditions and tracking the progress of the oil spill. Today, PSEG Nuclear began placing booms around the water intake structures at both Salem and Hope Creek nuclear generating stations. The boom is a barrier placed approximately 18 inches deep in the water and is relatively effective in controlling the spread of oil that is on top or close to the surface. However, since the oil spilled in the Delaware River was crude oil, it is expected that the heavier oil might be suspended in the river at varying depths, increasing the potential that oil could reach the plant intake structures. Since the potential exists to adversely impact the plant cooling systems if oil was entrained in the plant cooling water, both Salem 1 and 2 are going to be shutdown. This report is being made due to the press release and the possibility that this release will generate public interest. No power reduction has been started at this time. At this time there has been no adverse impact noted on either Salem Unit 1 or 2 due to the oil spill. No injuries have resulted from this condition. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector, LAC Township, and representatives of the states of NJ and Delaware. | Service water | |
| ENS 40915 | 2 August 2004 19:58:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Fuel Leak- Offsite Notification to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. | Salem Unit 1 experienced an underground fuel leak that required notification to the state of N.J. (NJDEP). Fuel oil was observed in a storm drain, there was not a release to the Delaware river and the storm drain system has been isolated and pumped out. The source of the leak is under investigation. There were no injuries as a result of the spill and no equipment has been declared inoperable. The bulk fuel oil storage tank has been isolated as a potential leak source." Lower Alloways Creek Township will be notified. The Bulk fuel oil storage tank makes up to Salem Unit 1 & 2 diesel storage tanks which are at full capacity. Licensee is making a contingency plan that they will not be able to use the bulk fuel oil tank and they plan to have fuel oil tank trucks come onsite Tuesday. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. | ||
| ENS 40607 | 23 March 2004 19:32:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notifications Made Due to an Ethylene Glycol Spill from Underground Piping | Environmental state notification was made on 3/23/04 due to an ethylene glycol spill from the underground circulating water (CW) boiler piping. The spill is isolated and contained on site. Clean-up is in progress, and no discharge to the river occurred. Approximately 100 gallons of ethylene glycol has been cleaned up. The CW system is not effected by this spill. There were no injuries as a result of the spill. The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified. | ||
| ENS 40545 | 25 February 2004 16:15:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection | Made 2 hour notification to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection of a New Jersey pollutant discharge elimination system permit violation. The limit for petroleum hydrocarbons is a daily average of 10 ppm over a month period. Current projected amount is 40 ppm. The sample is taken at the oil water separator outfall for liquid going to the storm drains. The NRC Inspector was notified. | ||
| ENS 40115 | 29 August 2003 11:20:00 | 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | Offsite Notification Due to Discharge of Waste Water Containing Hydrazine | A 2-hour notification was made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection due to a discharge of 100,000 gallons of industrial waste water to the Delaware River. The water contained a concentration of 300 ppb (parts per billion) hydrazine. The discharge was immediately terminated upon discovery. This is a common water treatment system for both Salem Units, however, there is no impact on plant operations. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and the LAC (Lower Alloways Creek) Township. The New Jersey Bureau of Nuclear Engineering will also be notified by the licensee. |