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ENS 5701910 March 2024 08:53:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Loss of Safety Function - Mitigate the Consequences of an AccidentEssential Chilled Water Trains Declared InoperableThe following information was provided by the licensee via email: On 3/9/2024 at 2126 CST, train C essential cooling water was declared inoperable due to a through-wall leak on the discharge vent line. This would also cascade and cause train C essential chilled water to be inoperable. On 3/10/2024 at 0353 CDT, train B essential chilled water was declared inoperable due to chilled water outlet temperature greater than 52 degrees F following startup of essential chiller 12B. Chilled water outlet temperature was adjusted to less than 52 degrees F at 0440 CDT, and train B essential chilled water was declared operable. This condition resulted in the inoperability of two of the three safety trains required for the accident mitigating functions including: high head safety injection, low head safety injection, containment spray, electrical auxiliary building HVAC, control room envelope HVAC, and essential chilled water. This is an 8 hour reportable condition per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) because it could affect the ability to mitigate the consequences of an accident. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
ENS 570105 March 2024 13:20:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Loss of Safety Function - Mitigate the Consequences of an AccidentAccident Mitigation - Loss of UPS Cooling

The following information was provided by the licensee via email:

      • 8 Hour Notification was due at 1520 CST *** Follow up discussion of conditions after recovery determined that a report is required. This report restores reporting compliance.

On March 5, 2024, at 0720 CST, the X-02 118V uninterruptible power supply air conditioning (UPS A/C) unit tripped with the associated emergency fan coil units (EFCUs) shut down for planned maintenance in the area. The X-01 UPS A/C unit was declared inoperable upon discovery due to a scheduled outage of support systems (Unit 1 station service water) via the safety function determination process. This placed the site in technical specification 3.7.20 condition A, B, and C to restore the UPS A/C system within one hour. The EFCUs were restarted at 0729 which satisfied condition B and C, and X-01 UPS A/C unit was aligned to Unit 2 cooling water at 0801, exiting condition A. The condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function lasted for approximately nine minutes. Area temperatures had no notable change based on field observations during the condition. The UPS HVAC system provides temperature control for the safety related UPS and distribution rooms during all normal and accident conditions. The UPS HVAC system consists of (a) a dedicated UPS room EFCU in each safety-related UPS and distribution room, and (b) two electrically independent and redundant A/C trains either of which can support all four safety related UPS and distribution rooms; each train consists of an air conditioning unit, ductwork, dampers, and instrumentation. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.

ENS 5686116 November 2023 21:41:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Loss of Safety Function - Mitigate the Consequences of an AccidentEssential Chiller Trains InoperableThe following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email: 11/05/23, 2200 CST: Essential Chiller 'B' train and associated cascading equipment were declared INOPERABLE for planned maintenance. Unit 2 entered the Configuration Risk Management Program as required by Technical Specifications on 11/12/23 at 2200. 11/16/23, 1541: Essential Chiller 'C' train and associated cascading equipment were declared INOPERABLE due to an unexpected material condition causing the Essential Chiller to trip. The most limiting (Limiting Condition of Operability) LCO is 3.7.7, Action c. This condition resulted in the INOPERABILITY of two of the three safety trains required for the accident mitigating function including: High Head Safety Injection, Low Head Safety Injection, Containment Spray, Electrical Auxiliary Building HVAC, Control Room Envelope HVAC, Essential Chilled Water. This is an 8 hour reportable condition per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) because it could affect the ability to mitigate the consequences of an accident. A risk analysis was performed for the equipment INOPERABILITY and mitigating actions have been taken per site procedures. All 'A' train equipment remains operable. The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance: The 'B' train Emergency Diesel Generator was also inoperable due to planned maintenance and continues to be inoperable. It was considered in the Configuration Risk Management Program and it was determined this condition could be maintained. LCO 3.7.7, Action c requires reactor shutdown within 72 hours.
ENS 5684810 November 2023 20:13:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Loss of Safety Function - Mitigate the Consequences of an AccidentEssential Chiller Trains InoperableThe following information was provided by the licensee via email: On 11/10/23 at 0642 CST, essential chiller 'B' train and cascading equipment was declared inoperable due to chill water temperature exceeding limits. At 1413 CST, essential chiller 'C' train and cascading equipment was declared inoperable due to discharge pressure exceeding limits. This condition resulted in an inoperable condition on two out of the three safety trains for the accident mitigating function including the 'B' and 'C' train high head safety injection, low head safety injection, containment spray, electrical auxiliary building HVAC, control room envelope HVAC, and essential chill water. All 'A' train equipment remained operable. This was determined to be reportable within 8 hours as required by 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D). The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance: Plant is in a 72 hour limiting condition for operation per technical specification 3.7.7. Restoration of 'B' train anticipated on 11/11/23 mid day.
ENS 562669 December 2022 04:01:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News ReleaseOffsite Agency Notification Due to Chemical Leak

The following information was provided by the licensee via email: On 12/8/2022, Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant initiated a notification to the State of Minnesota due to a HVAC coolant leak reaching waters of the state. The estimated quantity is 5 gallons of NALCO LCS-60. The leak was due to a failed heat exchanger coil and has been isolated. 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.

  • * * RETRACTION ON 12/21/2022 AT 1115 EST FROM RAYMOND YORK TO JEFF WHITED * * *

The following information was provided by the licensee via email: At 0019 EST on 12/9/2022, the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP) made Event Notification 56266 notifying the NRC of an environmental report to the State of Minnesota due to an estimated 5 gallons of NALCO LCS-60 that leaked from a failed heat exchanger coil and reached the waters of the state. This event notification was made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi). During further review of NRC reporting guidance, PINGP has concluded that the reported quantity of NALCO LCS-60 that leaked during this event was below the reporting threshold outlined in NUREG 1022, Revision 3. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified R3DO (Kozak)

ENS 5605418 August 2022 01:08:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Loss of Safety Function - Mitigate the Consequences of an AccidentSafety System Inoperability

The following information was provided by the licensee via email: At 2108 EDT on August 17, 2022 the Division 2 Mechanical Draft Cooling Tower (MDCT) fans were declared inoperable due to failure of the over speed fan brake inverter. The brakes prevent fan over speed from a design basis tornado. The MDCT fans are required to support operability of the Ultimate Heat Sink (UHS). The UHS is required to support operability of the Division 2 Emergency Equipment Cooling Water (EECW) system. The Division 2 EECW system cools various safety related components, including the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) room cooler and Division 2 Control Center HVAC (CCHVAC) chiller. An unplanned HPCI inoperability occurred based on a loss of the HPCI Room Cooler. At the time of the event, Division I CCHVAC was inoperable for maintenance (but was running for a maintenance run) and the event caused an inoperability of Division 2 CCHVAC. This resulted in an inoperability of both divisions of CCHVAC. Failure of the Division 2 MDCT Fan brake inverter occurred due to a trip of the DC input breaker. The breaker was reset at 2128 EDT restoring Division 2 UHS Operability. This report is being made pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as a condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfilment of the safety function of structures or systems that are needed to mitigate the consequences of an accident based on a loss of a single train safety system and loss of both divisions of a safety system. The Senior NRC Resident Inspector has been notified

  • * * RETRACTION ON 09/08/2022 AT 0856 EDT FROM JEFF MYERS TO MIKE STAFFORD * * *

The following information was provided by the licensee via email: On 8/17/22 at 2108 EDT the Division 2 (Div. 2) mechanical draft cooling tower (MDCT) brake inverter input breaker tripped for an unknown cause. The result of the loss of power was the inoperability of the MDCT fan brakes which impacts the ultimate heat sink (UHS) (TS 3.7.2). The UHS cascades to the EECW (emergency equipment cooling water) (TS 3.7.2) which is a support system for Div. 2 CCHVAC (Control Cell) Chiller A/C system (TS 3.7.4). This resulted in the inoperability of the Div. 2 CCHVAC Chiller. The cause for the breaker to trip is an intermittent electrical transient. Immediate corrective action was to reset the breaker, and the long-term action is to implement a modification to mitigate susceptibility to voltage variations. Div. 1 has implemented this long-term mod and no unexpected trips have occurred to date. Div. 1 CCHVAC Chiller was previously inoperable from equipment issues which was repaired, and the unit was in service for a 24-hour confidence run. Although licensed personnel had not completed the administrative actions for documenting operability during the 24-hour confidence run to monitor parameters, the (post maintenance test) PMT related to the maintenance was already completed, which included a 4-hour run in accordance with surveillance 24.413.01, Div. 1 and Div. 2 Chilled Water Pump and Valve, to verify normal operation and motor current. These PMT's were completed prior to the identified inoperability of the Div. 2 UHS due to the tripped breaker on the brake power supply. At the time of the MDCT brake inverter trip, the Operations' Senior License and the Night Shift Manager were aligned that, although still operating as part of the 24-hour confidence run, the unit was in service and capable of performing its safety function, but the administrative tasks were not completed, the Limited Condition of Operation (LCO) sheet had not been cleared, and no log entries were made. Since the Div. 1 Chiller was, in fact, operable at the time of the trip of the breaker on the inverter, this would allow the use of Technical Specification (TS) 3.0.9 'Barriers'. Per Operations Department Expectation (ODE)-12 `LCOs' (standard guidance and expectations for preparing and implementing an LCO), Operations determined that the MDCT brakes are barriers to a tornado event and TS 3.0.9 could be utilized. By invoking TS 3.0.9, as long as all other supported systems in the other division are operable, Div. 2 supported systems relying upon the UHS can remain operable and the Automatic Depressurization System (ADS) and Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) system can be used as backup to the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) system. Based on this information, there was no loss of safety function with CCHVAC A/C system or HPCI. Therefore, the NRC non-emergency 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) report was not required and the NRC report 56054 can be retracted. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified R3DO (Orlikowski)

ENS 5534513 May 2021 11:00:0010 CFR 50.73(a)(1), Submit an LERInvalid Actuation of Containment Isolation SignalThis 60-Day telephone notification is being made per the reporting requirements specified in 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) to describe an invalid actuation of containment isolation signal affecting more than one system. On May 13, 2021, during the restoration of the Unit 2 Refuel Floor High Radiation Isolation Logic an invalid isolation signal was received. The condition requiring an isolation signal was verified not to be present prior to restoring the logic; however, it was not recognized that a previous isolation signal was latched in and had not been reset. When the isolation logic was restored, the Primary Containment Isolation System (PCIS) isolated on the invalid signal. The systems successfully completed the isolation per the plant design and plant configuration. The following systems actuated due to the Unit 2 PCIS Group 6C Isolation: - Isolation of Containment Hydrogen and Oxygen Sampling Valves, - Start of the 2A Reactor Enclosure Recirculation System, - Trip of the Units 1 and 2 Refuel Floor HVAC, - Start of the A and B Trains of Standby Gas Treatment Systems. The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
ENS 5508629 January 2021 03:30:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency PreparednessTechnical Support Center Degraded Due to Supply Fan Belt FailureThis is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the Technical Support Center (TSC) Supply Fan belt had failed which affects the functionality of an emergency response facility. Corrective maintenance activities are being performed on January 29, 2021 to the TSC HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system). The work includes replacing the failed belt and restarting the TSC Supply Fan. The work duration is approximately 12 hours. If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperature, radiological, or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC becomes necessary, the Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures. The Emergency Response Organization team has been notified of the maintenance and the possible need to relocate during an emergency. 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 Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
ENS 5499826 August 2020 04:00:0010 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(i), Failure to Comply or DefectPart 21 Report - Failure of Air Conditioner Compressor Head GasketThe following is a synopsis of the information received from the supplier. On August 26, 2020, H. B. Robinson Generating Station, Unit 2 experienced a failure during post maintenance testing of a newly installed air conditioning compressor, which serves one of the Control Room HVAC units. Robinson plant contacted QualTech (the supplier) on September 22, 2020, detailing the findings of their investigation which indicated an incorrect head gasket had been installed, allowing high pressure gas to discharge to the low pressure side. QualTech NP reviewed the investigation and agrees, the incorrect gasket was installed. The root cause was determined to be an improper dedication plan of the gaskets, not recognizing the delta between the 'left' and 'right' head gaskets. QualTech has taken action to revise the dedication plan. This is the only compressor unit of this model sold. No other similar failures have been reported. QualTech believes this to be an isolated case. For further information contact: Tim Franchuk Quality Assurance Director QualTech NP, Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division (513) 528-7900 x176
ENS 5491728 September 2020 09:00:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency Preparedness 

EN Revision Imported Date : 10/12/2020 LOSS OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION SYSTEM DUE TO PLANNED MAINTENANCE: This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the planned maintenance affects the functionality of an emergency response facility. Planned maintenance activities are being performed on 09/28/20 to the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS) Technical Support Center (TSC) HVAC. The work includes replacement of supply fan and roof-top unit. Work is scheduled to complete on 10/11/20. If an emergency is declared requiring PBAPS TSC activation during this period, the PBAPS TSC will be staffed and activated using existing Emergency Preparedness (EP) procedures. If the PBAPS TS becomes uninhabitable due to radiological, or other conditions, the TSC Station Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate location in accordance with EP procedures. The Emergency Response Organization team has been notified of the maintenance and the possible need to relocate during an emergency. The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified by the licensee.

  • * * UPDATE ON 10/9/20 AT 1234 EDT FROM BRIAN BAILEY TO ANDREW WAUGH * * *

An eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability was made on 9/28/20 under Event Notification 54917 for planned maintenance activities to the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS) Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation system. This event was reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the planned maintenance affected the functionality of an emergency response facility. This update to EN 54917 is to notify applicable stakeholders that, following satisfactory completion of the planned supply fan and roof-top unit replacement work, the PBAPS TSC ventilation system has been returned to service with no remaining work or outstanding deficiencies related to this work. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Lally).

ENS 5475222 June 2020 01:00:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency PreparednessUnplanned Technical Support Center Ventilation MaintenanceAt 2100 on June 21, 2020, a condition was discovered which will require corrective maintenance activities to be performed on the Technical Support Center (TSC) HVAC. The work will include repair of the Condensing Unit system. The estimated duration of repair is unknown at this time. If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable. If relocation of the TSC becomes necessary, the Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff to the alternate facility. This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the discovered condition of the TSC affects the functionality of an emergency response facility. There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
ENS 545093 February 2020 14:15:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency PreparednessLoss of Emergency Assessment Capability Due to Planned Tsc and Osc UpgradesAt 0915 EST on February 3, 2020, planned upgrades to the Technical Support Center (TSC) and Operations Support Center (OSC) will begin. The work includes upgrades to furniture, carpet, telecommunications, celling tiles, and HVAC vent covers and the installation of new Audio-Visual equipment to include monitors, speakers, and microphones. The work duration is approximately eight weeks. If an emergency is declared requiring TSC and OSC activation during this period, the TSC and OSC will be staffed and activated at the alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures. The Emergency Response Organization team has been notified of the TSC and OSC planned upgrades and the need to assemble and staff the alternate location during an emergency. This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a planned loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the work activity affects the functionality of an emergency response facility. There is no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
ENS 5445218 December 2019 14:08:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Pressure DegradedOn December 18, 2019, at 0908 EST, with the East and Center Reactor Building HVAC (RBHVAC) trains in service, secondary containment pressure degraded to the point where the Technical Specification (TS) requirement for secondary containment pressure was not met and secondary containment was declared inoperable. Secondary containment pressure did not meet the TS required limit for approximately four minutes. The maximum secondary containment pressure observed during that time was approximately 0.064 inches of vacuum water gauge. Secondary containment pressure was returned to within the TS operability limit of greater than or equal to 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1) by starting Division 1 of the Standby Gas Treatment System (SGTS). Secondary containment was declared Operable at 0912 EST. A modulating damper associated with the Center train of RBHVAC was identified as not properly controlling; an investigation is in progress. RBHVAC was manually secured to support problem identification and resolution. Secondary containment pressure is currently stable with Division 1 SGTS in service. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
ENS 5429930 September 2019 02:28:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Pressure Exceeded Technical Specification RequirementOn September 29, 2019 at 2228 EDT, during a planned swap of Reactor Building HVAC trains, the exhaust fan discharge damper for the train being removed from service failed to close when the train was shutdown, which resulted in the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure not being met for approximately 2 minutes and 15 seconds. The maximum secondary containment pressure observed during that time was approximately 0.1 inches of water gauge (positive). Secondary containment pressure was returned to within the TS operability limit of greater than or equal to 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1) by restarting the train of RBHVAC. Secondary containment pressure is currently stable. Secondary containment was declared Operable at 2235 EDT. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The Licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
ENS 5420525 June 2019 22:13:0010 CFR 50.73(a)(1), Submit an LERInvalid Engineered Safety Feature Actuation Signal Due to Human ErrorThis 60-day telephone notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.73(a)(1) and 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) to provide information pertaining to an invalid Engineered Safety Feature actuation signal. On June 25, 2019, at Waterford 3, while performing an emergent replacement of relays on the Engineered Safety Features Actuation System Train A that affected Shield Building Ventilation Train A and HVAC Equipment Room Supply Fan AH-1 3A, unintentional contact was made between two contacts on the relay, resulting in an inadvertent initiation of other relays in the sequencer circuit. This caused the starting of Low Pressure Safety Injection Pump A, Switchgear Ventilation Fan A, and Boric Acid Makeup pumps. This was a partial actuation of Engineered Safety Features Actuation System Train A. Affected plant systems started and functioned successfully. This inadvertent actuation was caused by human error and was not a valid signal resulting from parameter inputs. The 1992 Statements of Consideration define an invalid signal to include human error. Therefore, this actuation is considered invalid. This event was entered into the Waterford 3 corrective action program for resolution. This event did not result in any adverse impact to the health and safety of the public. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.73(a)(1), a telephone notification is being made in lieu of submitting a written Licensee Event Report. The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified.
ENS 5407822 May 2019 06:56:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(A), Loss of Safety Function - Shutdown the Reactor
10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B), Loss of Safety Function - Remove Residual Heat
10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(i), Tech Spec Required Shutdown
10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive Material
Technical Specification Required Shutdown

On 5/22/2019, the 'A' Control Structure Chiller (Div I) tripped due to a loss of (motor control center) MCC 0B136. The 'B' Control Structure Chiller was already inoperable due to Div II (Emergency Service Water) ESW being out of service for planned maintenance. With the loss of Control Structure HVAC System the ability to maintain temperatures in various spaces including relay rooms, Control Room Floor Cooling and Emergency Switchgear rooms was lost. The 'B' Control Structure Chiller was restarted at 0251 EDT and cooling was reestablished to the required areas, however the 'B' chiller is not considered operable at this time. Units 1 and 2 entered (Technical Specification) TS 3.0.3 at 0256 EDT and a controlled shutdown of both units commenced, Unit 2 at 0340 EDT and Unit 1 0350 EDT. This constitutes a TS required shutdown and requires a 4 hour (Emergency Notification System) ENS notification in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(i). The failure also requires an 8 hour ENS notification in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v) due to the loss of a safety function. The licensee needs to restore the 'B' loop of ESW to exit the Limiting Condition of Operation (LCO). The licensee is currently performing a flow surveillance, once complete and assuming the data is acceptable, the licensee will be able to exit the LCO. The units are in a normal electrical lineup. The licensee will be notifying the state of Pennsylvania FEMA Operations Center. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * UPDATE ON 05/22/2019 AT 1302 FROM SCOTT MYRTHEL TO THOMAS KENDZIA * * *

On 5/22/2019 at 0601 EDT Susquehanna Steam Electric Station reported a shutdown had been commenced at 0340 EDT for Unit 2 and 0350 EDT for Unit 1 due to inoperability of both control structure chillers. Power has been restored to MCC 0B136, and at 0901 EDT the 'A' control structure chiller was declared operable and LCO 3.0.3 was exited. Power reduction for both units was halted at 0901 EDT and preparations for power restoration initiated. As of 1255 EDT on 5/22/2019, Unit 1 power is 94% and Unit 2 power is 92%. Notified the R1DO (Arner).

ENS 5327219 March 2018 13:30:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency PreparednessTechnical Support Center Out of ServiceEmergency Assessment Capability cannot be performed in the Technical Support Center due to an equipment deficiency in the HVAC system which could impact facility habitability. An Alternate Technical Support Center is in place at the Emergency Offsite Facility. Priority maintenance is in progress to correct the deficiency. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
ENS 5318023 January 2018 10:00:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency PreparednessLoss of Assessment Capability Due to Technical Support Center Planned Maintenance

At 0400 (CST) on 1/23/2018 the Braidwood Technical Support Center (TSC) HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Emergency Makeup Air Filter train was taken out of service to perform a planned Makeup Air Filter charcoal replacement. The TSC HVAC Makeup Air Filter train will be rendered nonfunctional during the charcoal replacement. Subsequent charcoal and HEPA filter testing will restore functionality of the TSC HVAC Makeup Air Filter train. The expected duration of the charcoal replacement and subsequent testing is 30 hours. If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during the time TSC HVAC is non-functional, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedure unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperature, radiological, or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC becomes necessary, the Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures. This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to a major loss of emergency preparedness capability. An update will be provided once the TSC HVAC Emergency Makeup Air Filter train functionality has been restored. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * UPDATE AT 1645 EST ON 01/26/2018 FROM PAUL ARTUSA TO JEFF HERRERA * * *

On 1/26/18 at time 1539 EST, the TSC HVAC Emergency Makeup Air Filter train was returned to service following the planned Makeup Alr Filter charcoal replacement. Functionality was verified by charcoal and HEPA filter post maintenance testing. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R3DO (Cameron).

ENS 530545 November 2017 18:40:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialLoss of Secondary Containment Pressure Due to Voltage TransientAt approximately 1240 CST on 11/05/17, the Main Control Room received numerous annunciators that indicated a trip of the Emergency Reserve Auxiliary Transformer (ERAT) Static VAR (volt-ampere reactive) Compensator (SVC) caused by a voltage transient on the 138 kV feed due to thunderstorms in the area. As a result of the voltage transient, the Division 1 Fuel Building ventilation (VF) system isolation dampers closed causing a trip of VF supply and exhaust fans. With no running VF fans, secondary containment differential pressure rose to slightly greater than 0 inches water gauge which exceeded the Technical Specification requirement of greater than 0.25 inches vacuum water gauge at 1241. The Control Room entered EOP-8, Secondary Containment Control. This event is being reported as a Condition that Could Have Prevented Fulfillment of a Safety Function under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C). Secondary Containment differential pressure was restored within Technical Specification requirements at 1242 by starting the Standby Gas Treatment HVAC (VG) system. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
ENS 530004 October 2017 06:50:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B), Loss of Safety Function - Remove Residual Heat
10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Loss of Safety Function - Mitigate the Consequences of an Accident
10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(i), Tech Spec Required Shutdown
10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive Material
Perry Commenced Technical Specification Required Shutdown

On October 4, 2017, at 0250 hours (EDT), the Perry Nuclear Power Plant commenced a Technical Specification (TS) shutdown by lowering reactor power from 100 percent rated thermal power to 98 percent to comply with TS LCO 3.0.3. Reactor power was further reduced to 82 percent rated thermal power at 0430 hours (EDT). The plant had entered TS 3.0.3 at 0155 hours (EDT) upon loss of MCC (Motor Control Center), Switchgear, and Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment Areas HVAC System train A while train B was removed from service for maintenance. MCC switchgear ventilation train A was declared inoperable based on excessive belt noise and a dropped belt on MCC switchgear supply fan A. This also constitutes a loss of safety function. This event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(i) and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D). The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.

  • * * UPDATE ON 10/04/17 AT 0926 EDT FROM DAN HARTIGAN TO STEVEN VITTO * * *

Due to the loss of both trains of MCC, Switchgear, and Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment Areas HVAC, actions were taken in LCO 3.8.7 for AC and DC Distribution Systems, LCO 3.8.4 for DC Sources, LCO 3.8.1 for AC Sources, and the associated support systems, the High Pressure Core Spray system was also declared inoperable, which is a single train safety system and therefore, an additional loss of safety function. This event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B), 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)(v)(D). At 0620 hours (EDT) the A train of MCC, Switchgear, and Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment Areas HVAC and High Pressure Core Spray was declared operable and LCO 3.0.3 was exited. The plant was restored to 100% (percent) power at 0804 (EDT). The NRC Resident Inspector was notified. Notified R3DO(Hills).

ENS 5265130 March 2017 21:10:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Technical Specification Not Met

On March 30, 2017 at 1710 EDT, with Reactor Building HVAC in service maintaining normal building pressure, Reactor Building pressure began to rise for an unknown reason. The Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary was not met for approximately 50 seconds. Division 1 Standby Gas Treatment System was started and returned Secondary Containment pressure to the TS operability limit of 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1). The highest pressure observed on the Main Control Room indications was 0.105 inches of vacuum water gauge. During the event, Operations with the Potential to Drain the Reactor Vessel (OPDRV) were in progress. Actions to immediately suspend OPDRVs were taken. Investigation of the cause of the event is in progress. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * RETRACTION AT 1652 EST ON 5/15/17 FROM JEFF YEAGER TO JEFF HERRERA * * *

The purpose of this notification is to retract a previous report made on March 30, 2017 (EN 52651). The notification to the NRC involved an event where secondary containment momentarily exceeded the Technical Specification (TS) requirements during refueling activities which had been designated as operations with the potential to drain the reactor vessel (OPDRVs). The notification was made under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an 'event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of structures or systems that are needed to ... control the release of radioactive material.' Subsequent to the initial notification, the event and the NRC guidance in NUREG-1022 pertaining to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v) were reviewed further. At the time of the event, Fermi 2 was shutdown (Mode 5. Refueling). In Mode 5, the pressures and temperatures that could cause a loss of coolant accident (LOCA) are not present. No movement of fuel was in progress such that the fuel handling accident (FHA) was also not applicable. Thus secondary containment was only required per TS 3.6.4.1 due to the ongoing OPDRVs. The Fermi 2 UFSAR does not describe OPDRVs as an accident that secondary containment is required to mitigate. Based on this information, secondary containment was not required to mitigate the consequences of an accident as described in the UFSAR during the event on March 30, 2017. Under these circumstances, the momentary exceedance of TS requirements for secondary containment is not considered a loss of safety function under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v) per the guidance in NUREG-1022. Therefore, EN 52651 is retracted and no Licensee Event Report (LER) under 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(v) is required to be submitted. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified the R3DO (Cameron).

ENS 5257625 February 2017 04:39:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Differentail Pressure Exceeded Technical SpecificationsAt approximately 2239 (CST) on 2/24/17, the Main Control Room received numerous annunciators that indicated a loss of the 138 kV off-site feed to the Emergency Reserve Auxiliary Transformer (ERAT). As a result of the voltage transient, the Division 1 Fuel Building ventilation (VF) system isolation dampers closed causing a trip of VF supply and exhaust fans. With no running VF fans, secondary containment differential pressure rose to slightly greater than 0 inches water gauge which exceeded the Technical Specification requirement of greater than 0.25 inches vacuum water gauge. The Control Room entered EOP-8, Secondary Containment Control. This event is being reported as a Condition that Could Have Prevented Fulfillment of a Safety Function under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C). Secondary Containment differential pressure was restored within Technical Specification requirements at 2242 (CST) by starting the Standby Gas Treatment HVAC (VG) system. The NRC Resident (Inspector) has been notified.
ENS 5243715 December 2016 15:10:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Momentary Low Pressure

On December 15, 2016, at 1010 EST, the startup of the Reactor Building HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system resulted in the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary not being met for approximately 1 second. The maximum secondary containment pressure observed during that time was approximately 0.044 inches of vacuum water gauge. Secondary containment pressure was returned to within the TS operability limit of 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4. 1.1) by Reactor Building HVAC and Standby Gas Treatment System already in operation. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * RETRACTION AT 1922 EDT ON 3/17/2017 FROM DEREK ETUE TO BETHANY CECERE * * *

In this event notification, DTE Electric Company (DTE) reported conditions whereby the Fermi 2 secondary containment was believed to have exceeded Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements due to high winds. DTE hereby retracts this event notification as the Fermi 2 secondary containment has been determined to have been operable during this event as described below. The Fermi 2 secondary containment pressure is maintained at a pressure less than the external pressure to contain, dilute, hold up, and reduce the activity level of fission products prior to release to the environment, and to isolate and contain fission products that are released during a Design Basis Accident or certain operations. Secondary containment pressure is monitored by a number of differential pressure (dP) sensors. High wind gusts have resulted in momentary negative pressure on the leeward side of the building, causing a more positive pressure indication from one or more dP sensors. The secondary containment building pressure remains relatively constant during these 'wind events.' In December 2016, DTE implemented a software design change to display a 120-second rolling average for secondary containment dP indication. A 120-second rolling average recorded every second provides the operator a more accurate report of actual secondary containment conditions, while mitigating the signal noise and wind gust effects. The conditions associated with the subject event notification were re-reviewed in light of the improved secondary containment dP indication and it was determined that the Fermi 2 secondary containment was operable during this event. Specifically, the secondary containment pressure did not exceed Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements during this event. In summary, the above event notification is retracted because the Fermi 2 secondary containment was determined to have been fully operable during the conditions identified in the subject report. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Stoedter).

ENS 5243415 December 2016 04:45:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Momentary Low Pressure Due to High Winds

On December 14, 2016, starting at 2345 EST, high wind conditions encountered on site resulted in the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary not being met numerous times. The duration of time that the secondary containment Technical Specification was not met was approximately one second for each instance. All plant equipment responded as required to the changing environmental conditions and Reactor Building HVAC returned secondary containment pressure within TS limits. At 0300 EST on December 15, 2016, high wind conditions had subsided and secondary containment vacuum was greater than the TS operability limit of 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1) and steady, and the LCO was exited. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * RETRACTION AT 1922 EDT ON 3/17/2017 FROM DEREK ETUE TO BETHANY CECERE * * *

In this event notification, DTE Electric Company (DTE) reported conditions whereby the Fermi 2 secondary containment was believed to have exceeded Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements due to high winds. DTE hereby retracts this event notification as the Fermi 2 secondary containment has been determined to have been operable during this event as described below. The Fermi 2 secondary containment pressure is maintained at a pressure less than the external pressure to contain, dilute, hold up, and reduce the activity level of fission products prior to release to the environment, and to isolate and contain fission products that are released during a Design Basis Accident or certain operations. Secondary containment pressure is monitored by a number of differential pressure (dP) sensors. High wind gusts have resulted in momentary negative pressure on the leeward side of the building, causing a more positive pressure indication from one or more dP sensors. The secondary containment building pressure remains relatively constant during these 'wind events.' In December 2016, DTE implemented a software design change to display a 120-second rolling average for secondary containment dP indication. A 120-second rolling average recorded every second provides the operator a more accurate report of actual secondary containment conditions, while mitigating the signal noise and wind gust effects. The conditions associated with the subject event notification were re-reviewed in light of the improved secondary containment dP indication and it was determined that the Fermi 2 secondary containment was operable during this event. Specifically, the secondary containment pressure did not exceed Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements during this event. In summary, the above event notification is retracted because the Fermi 2 secondary containment was determined to have been fully operable during the conditions identified in the subject report. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Stoedter)

ENS 5243214 December 2016 05:00:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Pressure Boundary Out of Specification

On December 14, 2016, at 1314 EST, the startup of the Reactor Building HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system resulted in the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary not being met for approximately 1 second. The maximum secondary containment pressure observed during that time was approximately 0.07 inches of vacuum water gauge. Secondary containment pressure was returned to within the TS operability limit of 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1) by Reactor Building HVAC and Standby Gas Treatment System already in operation. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * RETRACTION AT 1922 EDT ON 3/17/2017 FROM DEREK ETUE TO BETHANY CECERE * * *

In this event notification, DTE Electric Company (DTE) reported conditions whereby the Fermi 2 secondary containment was believed to have exceeded Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements due to high winds. DTE hereby retracts this event notification as the Fermi 2 secondary containment has been determined to have been operable during this event as described below. The Fermi 2 secondary containment pressure is maintained at a pressure less than the external pressure to contain, dilute, hold up, and reduce the activity level of fission products prior to release to the environment, and to isolate and contain fission products that are released during a Design Basis Accident or certain operations. Secondary containment pressure is monitored by a number of differential pressure (dP) sensors. High wind gusts have resulted in momentary negative pressure on the leeward side of the building, causing a more positive pressure indication from one or more dP sensors. The secondary containment building pressure remains relatively constant during these 'wind events.' In December 2016, DTE implemented a software design change to display a 120-second rolling average for secondary containment dP indication. A 120-second rolling average recorded every second provides the operator a more accurate report of actual secondary containment conditions, while mitigating the signal noise and wind gust effects. The conditions associated with the subject event notification were re-reviewed in light of the improved secondary containment dP indication and it was determined that the Fermi 2 secondary containment was operable during this event. Specifically, the secondary containment pressure did not exceed Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements during this event. In summary, the above event notification is retracted because the Fermi 2 secondary containment was determined to have been fully operable during the conditions identified in the subject report. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Stoedter)

ENS 5239829 November 2016 02:05:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Technical Specification Not Met

On November 28, 2016, starting at 2105 hrs. EST, high wind conditions encountered on site resulted in the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary not being met numerous times. The duration of time that the secondary containment Technical Specification was not met was approximately 1 second for each instance. All plant equipment responded as required to the changing environmental conditions and Reactor Building HVAC returned secondary containment pressure within TS limits. At 0055 EST on November 29, 2016, high wind conditions had subsided and secondary containment vacuum was greater than the TS operability limit of 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1) and steady, and the LCO was exited. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * UPDATE FROM CHRIS MCALLISTER TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1027 EST ON 11/29/16 * * *

On November 29, 2016, at 0242 EST, high wind conditions encountered on site resulted in the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary not being met numerous times following the initial event notification. The duration of time that the secondary containment Technical Specification was not met was approximately 1 second for each instance. All plant equipment responded as required to the changing environmental conditions and Reactor Building HVAC returned secondary containment pressure to within TS limits. High wind conditions are expected to decrease throughout the day. If additional instances are identified that require entry into the Technical Specifications (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary not being met, another follow up notification will be performed. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Stoedter).

  • * * RETRACTION AT 1922 EDT ON 3/17/2017 FROM DEREK ETUE TO BETHANY CECERE * * *

In this event notification, DTE Electric Company (DTE) reported conditions whereby the Fermi 2 secondary containment was believed to have exceeded Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements due to high winds. DTE hereby retracts this event notification as the Fermi 2 secondary containment has been determined to have been operable during this event as described below. The Fermi 2 secondary containment pressure is maintained at a pressure less than the external pressure to contain, dilute, hold up, and reduce the activity level of fission products prior to release to the environment, and to isolate and contain fission products that are released during a Design Basis Accident or certain operations. Secondary containment pressure is monitored by a number of differential pressure (dP) sensors. High wind gusts have resulted in momentary negative pressure on the leeward side of the building, causing a more positive pressure indication from one or more dP sensors. The secondary containment building pressure remains relatively constant during these 'wind events.' In December 2016, DTE implemented a software design change to display a 120-second rolling average for secondary containment dP indication. A 120-second rolling average recorded every second provides the operator a more accurate report of actual secondary containment conditions, while mitigating the signal noise and wind gust effects. The conditions associated with the subject event notification were re-reviewed in light of the improved secondary containment dP indication and it was determined that the Fermi 2 secondary containment was operable during this event. Specifically, the secondary containment pressure did not exceed Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements during this event. In summary, the above event notification is retracted because the Fermi 2 secondary containment was determined to have been fully operable during the conditions identified in the subject report. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Stoedter).

ENS 5238220 November 2016 22:02:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Loss of Safety Function - Mitigate the Consequences of an Accident
10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive Material
Secondary Containment Differential Pressure Less than Technical Specification RequirementOn November 20, 2016 at 1402 PST, Reactor Building Exhaust Air Fan 1B, REA-FN-1B, failed to start in manual which caused the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary to not be met. The duration of the time that the secondary containment TS was not met was approximately less than one minute. REA-FN-1B was being started in manual during a shift of Reactor Building Ventilation to support a post-maintenance support task on REA-FN-1B. Secondary containment differential pressure was restored within the TS requirement of greater than or equal to 0.25 inch of vacuum water gauge by restarting Reactor Building HVAC Train A. The cause of REA-FN-1B failing to start is currently under investigation. This condition is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) for an event or condition that could have prevented fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material and accident mitigation. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
ENS 5238020 November 2016 02:50:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Technical Specification Not Met

On November 19, 2016, starting at 2150 EST, high wind conditions encountered on site resulted in the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary not being met numerous times. The duration of time that the secondary containment Technical Specification was not met was approximately 1 second for each instance. All plant equipment responded as required to the changing environmental conditions and Reactor Building HVAC returned secondary containment pressure within TS limits. At 0430 EST, high wind conditions have subsided and secondary containment vacuum was greater than the TS operability limit of 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1) and steady, and the LCO was exited. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * UPDATE ON 11/20/16 AT 1416 EST FROM BRETT JEBBIA TO BETHANY CECERE * * *

On November 20, 2016, starting at 0654 EST, high wind conditions encountered on site resulted in the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary not being met on multiple different occasions as of event notification update time. The duration of time that the secondary containment Technical Specification was not met was approximately 1 second for each instance. Fermi 2 continues to remain in a gale force wind advisory for the local area of Lake Erie. All plant equipment responded as required to the changing environmental conditions and Reactor Building HVAC returned secondary containment pressure within TS limits. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. The R3DO (Jeffers) has been notified.

  • * * UPDATE ON 11/20/16 AT 2104 FROM GREG MILLER TO BETHANY CECERE * * *

On November 20, 2016, at 1426 EST, high wind conditions encountered on site resulted in the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary not being met. The duration of time that the secondary containment Technical Specification was not met was approximately 1 second. The Fermi 2 local area of Lake Erie is no longer in a gale force wind advisory and the high wind conditions have subsided. All plant equipment responded as required to the changing environmental conditions and Reactor Building HVAC returned secondary containment pressure within TS limits. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. The R3DO (Jeffers) has been notified.

  • * * RETRACTION AT 1922 EDT ON 3/17/2017 FROM DEREK ETUE TO BETHANY CECERE * * *

In this event notification, DTE Electric Company (DTE) reported conditions whereby the Fermi 2 secondary containment was believed to have exceeded Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements due to high winds. DTE hereby retracts this event notification as the Fermi 2 secondary containment has been determined to have been operable during this event as described below. The Fermi 2 secondary containment pressure is maintained at a pressure less than the external pressure to contain, dilute, hold up, and reduce the activity level of fission products prior to release to the environment, and to isolate and contain fission products that are released during a Design Basis Accident or certain operations. Secondary containment pressure is monitored by a number of differential pressure (dP) sensors. High wind gusts have resulted in momentary negative pressure on the leeward side of the building, causing a more positive pressure indication from one or more dP sensors. The secondary containment building pressure remains relatively constant during these 'wind events.' In December 2016, DTE implemented a software design change to display a 120-second rolling average for secondary containment dP indication. A 120-second rolling average recorded every second provides the operator a more accurate report of actual secondary containment conditions, while mitigating the signal noise and wind gust effects. The conditions associated with the subject event notification were re-reviewed in light of the improved secondary containment dP indication and it was determined that the Fermi 2 secondary containment was operable during this event. Specifically, the secondary containment pressure did not exceed Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements during this event. In summary, the above event notification is retracted because the Fermi 2 secondary containment was determined to have been fully operable during the conditions identified in the subject report. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Stoedter)

ENS 5232027 October 2016 03:00:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Technical Specification Not Met

On October 26, 2016, at 2300 EDT, high wind conditions encountered on site resulted in the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary not being met numerous times. The duration of time that the secondary containment Technical Specification was not met was approximately one second for each instance. All plant equipment responded as required to the changing environmental conditions and Reactor Building HVAC returned secondary containment pressure within TS limits. At 2300 EDT, secondary containment vacuum was greater than the TS operability limit of 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1) and steady, and the LCO was exited. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. A review indicates that this condition occurred earlier this shift during the high wind condition. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector .

  • * * RETRACTION AT 1922 EDT ON 3/17/2017 FROM DEREK ETUE TO BETHANY CECERE * * *

In this event notification, DTE Electric Company (DTE) reported conditions whereby the Fermi 2 secondary containment was believed to have exceeded Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements due to high winds. DTE hereby retracts this event notification as the Fermi 2 secondary containment has been determined to have been operable during this event as described below. The Fermi 2 secondary containment pressure is maintained at a pressure less than the external pressure to contain, dilute, hold up, and reduce the activity level of fission products prior to release to the environment, and to isolate and contain fission products that are released during a Design Basis Accident or certain operations. Secondary containment pressure is monitored by a number of differential pressure (dP) sensors. High wind gusts have resulted in momentary negative pressure on the leeward side of the building, causing a more positive pressure indication from one or more dP sensors. The secondary containment building pressure remains relatively constant during these 'wind events.' In December 2016, DTE implemented a software design change to display a 120-second rolling average for secondary containment dP indication. A 120-second rolling average recorded every second provides the operator a more accurate report of actual secondary containment conditions, while mitigating the signal noise and wind gust effects. The conditions associated with the subject event notification were re-reviewed in light of the improved secondary containment dP indication and it was determined that the Fermi 2 secondary containment was operable during this event. Specifically, the secondary containment pressure did not exceed Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements during this event. In summary, the above event notification is retracted because the Fermi 2 secondary containment was determined to have been fully operable during the conditions identified in the subject report. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Stoedter).

ENS 5227029 September 2016 21:00:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency PreparednessTsc Ventilation Indication Issue Identified Following Surveillance TestingOn 9/29/2016 at 1700 (EDT) the MCR (Main Control Room) was notified of a potential Technical Support Center (TSC) emergency ventilation indication issue following surveillance testing. At 2350 troubleshooting revealed a blown control power fuse which affected functionality of TSC HVAC emergency mode. The system was restored to operable as of 0043 on 9/30/16. If an emergency had been declared and TSC activation was required, the TSC would have been staffed and activated unless the TSC became uninhabitable due to ambient temperatures, radiological or other conditions. The Station Emergency Director would assess habitability in accordance with station procedures. If TSC relocation becomes necessary, then personnel would be directed as required until such time that the TSC emergency ventilation system was returned to service. The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
ENS 5220527 August 2016 19:00:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Technical Specification Not Met

On August 27, 2016, at 1500 EDT a severe thunderstorm occurred in Monroe County, including the Fermi 2 site. Due to high winds encountered during the thunderstorm, the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary was not met numerous times. The duration of time that the secondary containment Technical Specification was not met was approximately 1 second for each event. All plant equipment responded as required to the changing environmental conditions and Reactor Building HVAC returned secondary containment pressure within TS limits. At 1540 EDT, secondary containment vacuum was greater than the TS operability limit of 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1) and steady, and the LCO was exited. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * RETRACTION AT 1922 EDT ON 3/17/2017 FROM DEREK ETUE TO BETHANY CECERE * * *

In this event notification, DTE Electric Company (DTE) reported conditions whereby the Fermi 2 secondary containment was believed to have exceeded Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements due to high winds. DTE hereby retracts this event notification as the Fermi 2 secondary containment has been determined to have been operable during this event as described below. The Fermi 2 secondary containment pressure is maintained at a pressure less than the external pressure to contain, dilute, hold up, and reduce the activity level of fission products prior to release to the environment, and to isolate and contain fission products that are released during a Design Basis Accident or certain operations. Secondary containment pressure is monitored by a number of differential pressure (dP) sensors. High wind gusts have resulted in momentary negative pressure on the leeward side of the building, causing a more positive pressure indication from one or more dP sensors. The secondary containment building pressure remains relatively constant during these 'wind events.' In December 2016, DTE implemented a software design change to display a 120-second rolling average for secondary containment dP indication. A 120-second rolling average recorded every second provides the operator a more accurate report of actual secondary containment conditions, while mitigating the signal noise and wind gust effects. The conditions associated with the subject event notification were re-reviewed in light of the improved secondary containment dP indication and it was determined that the Fermi 2 secondary containment was operable during this event. Specifically, the secondary containment pressure did not exceed Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements during this event. In summary, the above event notification is retracted because the Fermi 2 secondary containment was determined to have been fully operable during the conditions identified in the subject report. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Stoedter).

ENS 521462 August 2016 14:15:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Technical Specification Not MetOn August 2, 2016 at 1015 EDT, while restoring the east train of Reactor Building HVAC (RBHVAC) after a surveillance test on Division 2 Standby Gas Treatment System (SGTS), the Technical Specification (TS) for the secondary containment pressure boundary was not met for a duration time of approximately 1 second. The maximum secondary containment pressure observed during that time was approximately 0.120 inches of vacuum water gauge. Secondary containment pressure was returned to within the TS operability limit by RBHVAC and SGTS already in operation. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. The cause of the event is under investigation. The TS requirement is to maintain secondary containment vacuum greater than or equal to 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1) for secondary containment operability. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident lnspector.
ENS 5210720 July 2016 16:30:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency PreparednessTechnical Support Center Ventilation Out-Of-Service for Planned Preventative Maintenance

At 1130 CDT on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, the Dresden Nuclear Power Station (DNPS) Technical Support Center (TSC) emergency ventilation system will be removed from service for planned maintenance activities. During the maintenance, the TSC ventilation will be shut down. The TSC air filtration fan and dampers will be non-functional, rendering the TSC HVAC accident mode non-functional. This maintenance is scheduled to minimize out-of-service time. The planned TSC ventilation outage is scheduled to be completed in approximately 14 hours. Contingency plans are in place so that if an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing Emergency Planning (EP) procedures and checklists. If radiological or environmental conditions require TSC facility evacuation during ventilation system restoration, the Station Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff in accordance with station procedures. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.

  • * * UPDATE FROM RYAN CHAMBERLAIN TO DANIEL MILLS ON 07/21/2016 AT 1757 EDT * * *

At 1619 CST on July 21, 2016, Dresden TSC ventilation has been restored and is now functional." The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector Notified R3DO (Stone).

ENS 5208413 July 2016 23:55:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Technical Specification Not Met

On July 13, 2016, at 19:50 EDT a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Monroe County. This severe thunderstorm warning included the Fermi 2 site. Due to high winds encountered during the thunderstorm, the Technical Specification (TS) for secondary containment pressure boundary was not met numerous times. The duration of time that the secondary containment Technical Specification was not met was approximately 1 second for each event. All plant equipment responded as required to the changing environmental conditions and Reactor Building HVAC returned secondary containment pressure within TS limits. At 20:40 EDT secondary containment vacuum was greater than the TS operability limit of 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1) and steady, and the LCO was exited. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * RETRACTION AT 1922 EDT ON 3/17/2017 FROM DEREK ETUE TO BETHANY CECERE * * *

In this event notification, DTE Electric Company (DTE) reported conditions whereby the Fermi 2 secondary containment was believed to have exceeded Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements due to high winds. DTE hereby retracts this event notification as the Fermi 2 secondary containment has been determined to have been operable during this event as described below. The Fermi 2 secondary containment pressure is maintained at a pressure less than the external pressure to contain, dilute, hold up, and reduce the activity level of fission products prior to release to the environment, and to isolate and contain fission products that are released during a Design Basis Accident or certain operations. Secondary containment pressure is monitored by a number of differential pressure (dP) sensors. High wind gusts have resulted in momentary negative pressure on the leeward side of the building, causing a more positive pressure indication from one or more dP sensors. The secondary containment building pressure remains relatively constant during these 'wind events.' In December 2016, DTE implemented a software design change to display a 120-second rolling average for secondary containment dP indication. A 120-second rolling average recorded every second provides the operator a more accurate report of actual secondary containment conditions, while mitigating the signal noise and wind gust effects. The conditions associated with the subject event notification were re-reviewed in light of the improved secondary containment dP indication and it was determined that the Fermi 2 secondary containment was operable during this event. Specifically, the secondary containment pressure did not exceed Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements during this event. In summary, the above event notification is retracted because the Fermi 2 secondary containment was determined to have been fully operable during the conditions identified in the subject report. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Stoedter)

ENS 520769 July 2016 00:05:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Technical Specification Not Met

On July 8 2016, at 19:09 (EDT) a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Monroe County. This severe thunderstorm warning included the Fermi 2 site. Due to the high winds encountered during the thunderstorm, the Technical Specification (TS) for the secondary containment pressure boundary was not met two times during the storm for a duration time of 2 seconds total (one second for each event). At 20:05:21 Secondary Containment pressure went positive (0.22 inches of water gauge) and at 20:05:22 returned back below plant TS limits (-0.35 inches of water gauge). At 20:06:33 Secondary Containment pressure went greater than TS limits (-0.10 inches of water gauge) and at 20:06:34 returned below TS limits (-0.28 inches of water gauge). All plant equipment responded as required to the changing environmental conditions and Reactor Building HVAC returned the secondary containment pressure below the TS limits. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. The severe thunderstorm warning for the area was cancelled at 20:30. The TS requirement is to maintain secondary containment greater than or equal to 0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1) for secondary containment operability. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * RETRACTION AT 1922 EDT ON 3/17/2017 FROM DEREK ETUE TO BETHANY CECERE * * *

In this event notification, DTE Electric Company (DTE) reported conditions whereby the Fermi 2 secondary containment was believed to have exceeded Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements due to high winds. DTE hereby retracts this event notification as the Fermi 2 secondary containment has been determined to have been operable during this event as described below. The Fermi 2 secondary containment pressure is maintained at a pressure less than the external pressure to contain, dilute, hold up, and reduce the activity level of fission products prior to release to the environment, and to isolate and contain fission products that are released during a Design Basis Accident or certain operations. Secondary containment pressure is monitored by a number of differential pressure (dP) sensors. High wind gusts have resulted in momentary negative pressure on the leeward side of the building, causing a more positive pressure indication from one or more dP sensors. The secondary containment building pressure remains relatively constant during these 'wind events.' In December 2016, DTE implemented a software design change to display a 120-second rolling average for secondary containment dP indication. A 120-second rolling average recorded every second provides the operator a more accurate report of actual secondary containment conditions, while mitigating the signal noise and wind gust effects. The conditions associated with the subject event notification were re-reviewed in light of the improved secondary containment dP indication and it was determined that the Fermi 2 secondary containment was operable during this event. Specifically, the secondary containment pressure did not exceed Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements during this event. In summary, the above event notification is retracted because the Fermi 2 secondary containment was determined to have been fully operable during the conditions identified in the subject report. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Stoedter).

ENS 5192813 May 2016 17:00:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialExisting Design Inadequacy Could Prevent Standby Gas Treatment System Operablity

At 1200 (CDT) May 13, 2016, while the plant was operating at 100% power, it was brought to the attention of the River Bend Station Main Control Room staff that an existing design inadequacy could prevent both trains of the Standby Gas Treatment System (GTS) from performing its design function. Under certain specific conditions, the installed Masterpact breakers may not close to allow energization of the filter train exhaust fans. A start signal (reactor level 2, drywell pressure 1.68 psid, annulus high radiation, annulus low flow) combined with a trip signal within a certain time differential, could result in a failure of the breakers to close. As a result of this condition, both Standby Gas Trains were declared inoperable, which required entry into LCO 3.6.4.3 Condition C (requires entering Mode 3 in 12 hours). Declaring both trains of Standby Gas Treatment System inoperable resulted in loss of the safety function since a system that has been declared inoperable is one in which the capability has degraded to the point where it cannot perform with reasonable expectation or reliability. The Standby Gas Treatment System (GTS) limits release to the environment of radioisotopes, which may leak from the primary containment, ECCS systems, and other potential radioactive sources to the secondary containment under accident conditions. At 1240 (CDT) May 13, 2016, one division of GTS, GTS 'A', was manually started from the Main Control Room. This action prevents the breaker failure mode, restored the operability of one train and restored the safety function of the GTS system. LCO 3.6.4.3 Condition A (restore Operability in 7 days) is currently entered for Standby Gas Train 'B'. During the 40 minutes of inoperability, both trains of Standby Gas remained available. At no time was the health or safety of the public impacted. This condition is being reported in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as an event that could have caused a loss of safety function to control the release of radioactive material. The Senior NRC Resident was notified.

  • * * UPDATED AT 1341 EDT ON 05/17/16 FROM DAN PIPKIN TO RICHARD SMITH * * *

Further review has determined that the design inadequacy discussed in EN #51928 could adversely effect the ability of the main control building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to perform its design safety function, based upon a particular sequence of events occurring within a short window of time (approximately 75 milliseconds). River Bend has implemented compensatory actions to ensure operability of the main control building HVAC system. The Resident Inspector has been notified by the licensee. Notified the R4DO (Miller).

ENS 5192513 May 2016 05:10:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B), RPS System Actuation
10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(A), System Actuation - ECCS Discharge
10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive Material
Manual Reactor Scram Due After Loss of an Essential Motor Control CenterAt approximately 0110 hours (EDT) on May 13, 2016, Susquehanna Steam Electric Station Unit Two reactor was manually scrammed by plant operators due to a sustained loss of AC power to essential plant loads. Power to MCC 2B246 was lost at 2355 on May 12, 2016, resulting in a loss of Drywell cooling. Drywell pressure increased to 1.3 psig when operators placed the mode switch to the shutdown position to manually SCRAM the reactor. All rods inserted as expected. Reactor water level lowered to -27 inches and was immediately restored by normal feedwater level control. Level 3 (+13 inch) PCIS isolations occurred, along with an initiation of the RCIC system (-30 inches). Once adequate level was verified, RCIC was overridden. Pressure was controlled with turbine bypass valves, and subsequently main steam line drains. All safety systems functioned as expected. The power loss also tripped Reactor Building HVAC, causing a loss of secondary containment differential pressure resulting in a loss of safety function. Due to the loss of drywell cooling, high drywell pressure actuations and a second reactor SCRAM signal, this signal was automatic, occurred at 0314 hours. HPCI (which automatically initiated on high drywell pressure) was subsequently overridden and declared inoperable, resulting in a loss of safety function. (HPCI did not inject into the vessel). The reactor is currently stable in Mode 3. Initial reports from the field indicate a phase to phase fault on the MCC 2B246 bus bars. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will be issuing a press release.
ENS 518452 April 2016 17:57:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialInsulator Failure on Reserve Auxiliary TransformerAt approximately 1257 (CDT) on 4/02/16, the Main Control Room received numerous annunciators that indicated a trip of the Reserve Auxiliary Transformer (RAT) Static VAR Compensator (SVC) that was caused by an insulator failure of the 'A' phase 345kV Circuit Switcher. As a result of the voltage transient, the Division 1 Fuel Building Ventilation (VF) system isolation dampers closed causing a trip of VF supply and exhaust fans. With no running VF fans, secondary containment differential pressure rose to slightly greater than 0 inches water gauge which exceeded the Technical Specification requirement of greater than 0.25 inches vacuum water gauge. The Control Room entered EOP-8, Secondary Containment Control. This event is being reported as a 'Condition that Could Have Prevented Fulfillment of a Safety Function' under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C). Secondary Containment differential pressure was restored within Technical Specification requirements at 1300 (CDT) by starting the Standby Gas Treatment HVAC (VG) system. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
ENS 5183630 March 2016 20:45:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Differential Pressure Outside Required Technical Specification ValueAt approximately 1545 CDT on 3/30/16, the Main Control Room received numerous annunciators that indicated a trip of the Emergency Reserve Auxiliary Transformer (ERAT) Static VAR Compensator (SVC) caused by a voltage transient on the 138 kV feed due to thunderstorms in the area. As a result of the voltage transient, the Division 1 Fuel Building ventilation (VF) system isolation dampers closed causing a trip of VF supply and exhaust fans. With no running VF fans, secondary containment differential pressure rose to slightly greater than 0 inches water gauge which exceeded the Technical Specification requirement of greater than 0.25 inches vacuum water gauge. The Control Room entered EOP-8, Secondary Containment Control. This event is being reported as a condition that could have prevented fulfillment of a safety function under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C). Secondary Containment differential pressure was restored within Technical Specification requirements at 1550 CDT by starting the Standby Gas Treatment HVAC (VG) system. The NRC Resident has been notified.
ENS 517778 March 2016 07:32:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Differential Pressure Outside SpecificationOn March 8, 2016 at 0232 hours (EST), Secondary Containment Zone 3 (Unit 1&2 Reactor Building) differential pressure lowered to 0.16 inches water gauge when securing Unit 1 Zone 3 HVAC for planned maintenance. Required differential pressure per SR 3.6.4.1.1 could not be maintained in the intended alignment. Zone 3 ventilation was restored to the original alignment and Zone 3 differential pressure recovered to greater than 0.25 inches water gauge at 0335 hours. Zone I (Unit 1 Reactor Building) and Zone II (Unit 2 Reactor Building) ventilation remained in service and stable. Station engineering and maintenance are investigating the Zone 3 HVAC system to determine the cause. This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and per the guidance of NUREG 1022, Rev. 3 section 3.2.7 as a loss of a Safety Function. There is no redundant Susquehanna Secondary Containment System. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
ENS 5166420 January 2016 10:00:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency PreparednessTechnical Support Center Out of Service for Planned Preventative Maintenance

At 0400 CST on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, the Dresden Nuclear Power Station (DNPS) Technical Support Center (TSC) emergency ventilation system will be removed from service for planned maintenance activities. During the maintenance, the TSC Ventilation will be shut down. The TSC air filtration fan and dampers will be non-functional, rendering the TSC HVAC accident mode non-functional. This maintenance is scheduled to minimize out of service time. The planned TSC ventilation outage is scheduled to be completed in approximately 43 hours. Contingency plans are in place so that if an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing Emergency Planning (EP) procedures and checklists. If radiological or environmental conditions require TSC facility evacuation during ventilation system restoration; the Station Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff in accordance with station procedures. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.

  • * * UPDATE AT 0049 EST ON 1/22/16 FROM STEVEN MELL TO JEFF HERRERA * * *

At 2223 CDT on 1/21/16, Dresden TSC Ventilation was restored. The Dresden TSC Ventilation is functional at this time. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified R3DO (Cameron).

ENS 515897 December 2015 14:25:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Loss of Safety Function - Mitigate the Consequences of an AccidentControl Room Emergency Ventilation System InoperableOn December 07, 2015, at 0825 hours (CST), the Control Room Emergency Ventilation (CREV) system was declared inoperable due to the Air Handling Unit (AHU) tripping upon attempting to swap from the non-safety related CR HVAC. Swapping was being performed to allow maintenance on the non-safety related system. Technical Specification 3.7.4, Condition A, was entered which requires the CREV system to be restored to an operable status in seven (7) days. Additionally, Technical Specification 3.7.5, Condition A, was entered which requires CREV AC to be restored to an operable status in 30 days. This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), 'Event or Condition That Could Have Prevented Fulfillment of a Safety Function,' because the CREV system is a single train system required to mitigate the consequences of an accident. The NRC Resident Inspector was notified. The Licensee notified the Illinois Emergency Management Association.
ENS 515239 November 2015 13:00:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency PreparednessTechnical Support Center Unavailable Due to Planned Maintenance

On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 0800 (EST), planned routine maintenance was initiated on the Technical Support Center/Operations Support Center (TSC/OSC) ventilation system. The planned maintenance is to replace the charcoal filters and test the HVAC trains. All other TSC/OSC functions remain available. Under certain accident conditions the TSC/OSC may become unavailable as a result of the ventilation system not being available. Existing Emergency Procedures direct the responsible Emergency Plant Manager to relocate the TSC/OSC staff to the designated alternate location. The affected Emergency Response Organization facility leads have been informed. The licensee has notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be notified. This notification to the USNRC Operations Center is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to the potential loss of an Emergency Response Facility (ERF).

  • * * UPDATE ON 11/9/15 AT 1750 EST FROM KENNETH GRACIA TO DONG PARK * * *

At 1730 EST on Monday, November 9, 2015, the TSC/OSC ventilation system was restored to service. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Arner).

ENS 5131312 August 2015 14:07:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Technical Specifications Not Met

At 1007 (EDT) on August 12, 2015, while restoring Reactor Building (RB) HVAC (RBHVAC) after surveillance testing, an equipment malfunction resulted in improper damper alignment resulting in Secondary Containment Technical Specifications (TS) to not be met. The plant TS require Secondary Containment pressure be maintained greater than or equal to -0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1). This specification was not maintained for five seconds and the highest pressure observed was -0.095 inches of vacuum water gauge. This value was observed on only one of two installed recorders, of the Secondary Containment pressure recorders. The highest observed pressure on the other recorder was -0.14 inches of vacuum water gauge. Secondary Containment was restored by the Standby Gas Treatment System (SGTS) already in operation and shutting down the affected train of RBHVAC. The technical specification requirement is to maintain secondary containment at -0.125 inches of vacuum water gauge for secondary containment operability. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10 CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(c) as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * UPDATE AT 1159 EDT ON 08/13/15 FROM BRETT JEBBIA TO S. SANDIN * * *

The licensee is updating this report to delete the minus sign for all references to inches of vacuum water gauge. FOLLOW UP - CORRECTED INFORMATION: At 1007 (EDT) on August 12, 2015, while restoring Reactor Building (RB) HVAC (RBHVAC) after surveillance testing, an equipment malfunction resulted in improper damper alignment resulting in Secondary Containment Technical Specifications (TS) to not be met. The plant TS require Secondary Containment pressure be maintained greater than or equal to .125 inches of vacuum water gauge (TS SR 3.6.4.1.1). This specification was not maintained for five seconds and the highest pressure observed was .095 inches of vacuum water gauge. This value was observed on only one, of two installed recorders, of the Secondary Containment pressure recorders. The highest observed pressure on the other recorder was .14 inches of vacuum water gauge. Secondary Containment was restored by the Standby Gas Treatment System (SGTS) already in operation and shutting down the affected train of RBHV AC. The technical specification requirement is to maintain secondary containment greater than or equal to .125 inches of vacuum water gauge for secondary containment operability. Declaring secondary containment inoperable is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)c as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function needed to control the release of radioactive material. the licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Powell).

ENS 512976 August 2015 22:39:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency PreparednessTechnical Support Center Non-Functional

Technical Support Center (TSC) Air Conditioning (AC) unit is out of service. Due to expected high temperatures in the upcoming days, there exists the potential for the TSC to become nonfunctional. This could result in a reduction in Emergency Plan Response Capability. The Alternate TSC is available for use in the event of an emergency and would be staffed and activated using existing EP (Emergency Preparedness) procedures and checklists. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * UPDATE FROM P.C. MOORE TO STEVEN VITTO ON 08/17/2015 AT 1010 (EDT) * * *

As of 0700 (CDT), 8/17/15, the TSC is fully functional, the HVAC system has been restored to 100 percent capacity. NRC Resident Inspector has been notified." R4DO (HAGAR) has been notified.

ENS 5127227 July 2015 22:30:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Loss of Safety Function - Mitigate the Consequences of an Accident
10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency Preparedness
Control Room Emergency Ventilation System InoperableOn July 27, 2015, at 1730 hours (CDT), the Control Room Emergency Ventilation (CREV) system was declared inoperable due to the 'B' Air Filtration Unit (AFU) Booster Fan discharge damper stuck open in mid-position. In this condition, the CREV system cannot be guaranteed to achieve required design flow rate. As a result, Technical Specification 3.7.4, Condition A, was entered. The CREV system maintains a habitable control room environment and ensures the operability of components in the control room emergency zone during accident conditions as well as protection of the operators from a high dose environment assumed during a design basis accident. This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) because the CREV system is a single train system, and loss of the CREV system could impact the plant's ability to mitigate the consequences of an accident as stated in Chapter 6 of the UFSAR (Updated Final Safety Analysis Report). This event is also reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) since this condition also impacts the control room as an Emergency Response Facility. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Both units are in a seven day technical specification for troubleshooting and repairs. If the control room became uninhabitable, procedure "Complete Loss of Control Room HVAC" would be entered.
ENS 5123215 July 2015 05:04:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), Loss of Emergency PreparednessTechnical Support Center Out of Service Due to Planned Maintenance

At 0004 (CDT) on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, the Dresden Nuclear Power Station (DNPS) Technical Support Center (TSC) emergency ventilation system will be removed from service for planned maintenance activities. During the maintenance, the TSC Ventilation will be shut down. The TSC air filtration fan and dampers will be non-functional, rendering the TSC HVAC accident mode non-functional. This maintenance is scheduled to minimize out of service time. The planned TSC ventilation outage is scheduled to be completed in approximately 24 hours. Contingency plans are in place so that if an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing Emergency Planning (EP) procedures and checklists. If radiological or environmental conditions require TSC facility evacuation during ventilation system restoration; the Station Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff in accordance with station procedures. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.

  • * * UPDATE FROM TRAVIS PRELLWITZ TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1733 EDT ON 7/17/2015 * * *

At 1347 CDT on July 17, 2015, Dresden TSC Ventilation was restored. The Dresden TSC Ventilation is Functional at this time. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified R3DO (Orth).

ENS 512027 July 2015 18:35:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive MaterialSecondary Containment Pressure Boundary Vacuum Not Maintained within Specifications

On 7/7/2015 at approximately 1435 EDT, the Technical Specification for Secondary Containment Pressure Boundary was not met when vacuum could not be maintained greater than or equal to -0.125 inches of water gauge for approximately 41 seconds. As part of post-maintenance testing for the non-safety related Reactor Building HVAC Center Exhaust Fan, the fan was started while the safety-related Standby Gas Treatment system was also in operation. Shortly after the fan was started, operators observed degrading vacuum in secondary containment and subsequently secured the center exhaust and supply fans. Vacuum continued to degrade momentarily after the fans were secured, and then returned to a Technical Specification allowable value. Subsequent inspections discovered that the affected fan was operating in the reverse direction. This is believed to have caused Secondary Containment pressure to increase. Since vacuum could not be maintained with the safety-related Standby Gas Treatment system operating, the plant operated in an unanalyzed condition. The cause of the reverse rotation is under investigation. There were no radiological releases associated with this event. The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified.

  • * * UPDATE FROM CHRIS ROBINSON TO VINCE KLCO ON 7/7/2015 AT 2153 EDT* * *

Based on plant configuration at the time of the event and further review of the Fermi 2 UFSAR, the plant did not operate in an unanalyzed condition. The Reactor Building HVAC fans would have tripped, as designed, upon receipt of a safety-related Standby Gas Treatment actuation signal during the time of the event. Therefore, the fans' pressurizing effect on secondary containment would have ceased within the time limits assumed in the existing accident analysis. The reporting criteria of 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) remains valid. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R3DO (Stone).

ENS 5116821 June 2015 20:25:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A), System ActuationManual Secondary Containment IsolationIn response to a trip of Unit 2 reactor enclosure HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), subsequent loss of reactor enclosure delta-p and rising reactor enclosure room temperatures, a Unit 2 manual secondary containment isolation was initiated per station procedures. This manual isolation also resulted in an isolation signal to containment atmosphere control (CAC) system valves and primary containment instrument gas (PCIG) system valves. System responses were as expected. Unit 2 secondary containment delta-p and room temperatures were restored via the standby gas treatment system (SGTS), and Unit 2 secondary containment integrity remains intact and operable. Investigation of the trip of Unit 2 reactor enclosure HVAC is ongoing. This is being reported under 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) for containment isolation signal affecting containment isolation valves in more than one system. The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
ENS 511204 June 2015 14:03:0010 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B), Unanalyzed ConditionUnanalyzed Condition for a Postulated Fire

In preparation for transitioning the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from 10 CFR 50.48(b) (Appendix R) to 10 CFR 50.48(c) (NFPA 805), an update to the Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown Analysis has been performed for the Unit 1 and Unit 2 Reactor Buildings. This updated analysis has identified circuit configurations in four Fire Areas where an Appendix R postulated fire could impact the ability to achieve safe shutdown conditions. These are Category 1 barrier impairments. In the Unit 1 Safe Shutdown Analysis, RCIC (1E51C001) (Path 1) components are impacted by a fire in Fire Area 1203. The postulated failure described above impacts HPCI (1E41C001) (Path 2) operation. Therefore, in the updated analysis there is no safe shutdown method for high pressure injection that remains free of fire damage for an Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 1203. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario is only possible given a fire has occurred in Fire Area 1203. In the Unit 1 Safe Shutdown Analysis, Path 2 components are impacted by a fire in Fire Area 1205. The postulated failure described above impacts the 1E 4160 Kv (1R22S005) emergency bus power to Path 1 components. Therefore, in the updated analysis there is no safe shutdown method that remains available for an Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 1205. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario is only possible given a fire has occurred in Fire Area 1205. In the Unit 2 Safe Shutdown Analysis, Path 2 components are impacted by a fire in Fire Area 2205. The postulated failure described above impacts the 2E 4160 Kv (2R22S005) emergency bus power to Path 1 components. Therefore, in the updated analysis there is no safe shutdown method that remains available for an Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 2205. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario is only possible given a fire has occurred in Fire Area 2205. In the updated post-fire safe shutdown model, both safe shutdown paths include the same three options for Torus Water Temperature indication (1T48R072, 1T47R611 or 1T47R612). Only one of these three components is required to succeed, however, all are impacted by the postulated fire. Thus, there is no Unit 1 Torus Water Temperature Indication available for a fire in Fire Area 1205. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario is only possible given a fire has occurred in Fire Area 1205. Based on the updated Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown analysis recommendations and the plant's Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), compensatory measures have been taken and will remain in place until the conditions are resolved. The presence of the compensatory measures, in addition to portable fire protection equipment and installed fire protection and detection equipment, ensures the safe shutdown paths are preserved until the conditions are resolved. CR 10079009, 10079019, 10079022, 10079025 The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * UPDATE FROM STANLEY STONE TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1634 EDT ON 6/17/2015 * * *

In preparation for transitioning the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from 10 CFR 50.48(b) (Appendix R) to 10 CFR 50.48(c) (NFPA 805), an update to the Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown Analysis has been performed for the Unit 1 and Unit 2 Turbine Building. This updated analysis has identified circuit configurations in two Fire Areas where an Appendix R postulated fire could impact the ability to achieve safe shutdown conditions. These are Category 1 barrier impairments. 1) In the Unit 1 Safe Shutdown Analysis, Path 1 RCIC components are impacted by a fire in Fire Area 1105. The postulated failure would impact Path 2 (HPCI) operation. Therefore, in the current analysis for the credited safe shutdown method for high pressure injection may be affected for an Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 1105. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 1105. 2) In the updated post-fire safe shutdown model, both safe shutdown paths include the same two options for Torus Water Level Indication: 2T48-R622A and 2T48-R622B. Only one of these two components is required to succeed, however both would be impacted by a postulated fire in Fire Area 2104. Consequently, both credited paths of Unit 2 Torus Water Level Indication could potentially be affected due to a fire in Fire Area 2104. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 2104. Based on the updated Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown analysis recommendations and the plant's Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), compensatory measures have been taken and will remain in place until the conditions are resolved. The presence of the compensatory measures, in addition to portable fire protection equipment and installed fire protection and detection equipment, ensures the safe shutdown paths are preserved until the conditions are resolved. The analysis associated with the transition of the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from Appendix R to NFPA 805 is continuing, and this and any subsequent similar conditions that meet reporting requirements will be in included in an ENS Update Report. CR 10084753, CR 10084757. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (HAAG).

  • * * UPDATE FROM SCOTT BRITT TO VINCE KLCO ON 6/24/15 AT 2114 EDT * * *

In preparation for transitioning the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from 10 CFR 50.48(b) (Appendix R) to 10 CFR 50.48(c) (NFPA 805), an update to the Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown Analysis has been performed for the Diesel Generator Building. This updated analysis has identified circuit configurations in five Fire Areas where an Appendix R postulated fire could impact the ability to achieve safe shutdown conditions. These are Category 1 barrier impairments. 1) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 1404 is assessed to impact a cable required for RHR Inboard Injection Valve A, 1E11-F015A, to open. This cable was not identified in the current Safe Shutdown Analysis Report (SSAR) for this component. This valve is normally closed and is required to open to support the operation of RHR Loop A in LPCI mode, which is the credited Low Pressure Injection system for Unit 1 in support of Inventory Control to the RPV for a fire in Fire Area 1404. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 1404. RHR Loop B is not available in this fire area due to fire impacts. 2) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 1408 is assessed to impact cables required for RHR Inboard Injection Valve B, 1E11-F015B, to open. These cables were not identified in the current Safe Shutdown Analysis Report (SSAR) for this component. This valve is normally closed and is required to open to support the operation of RHR Loop B in LPCI mode, which is the credited Low Pressure Injection system for Unit 1 in support of Inventory Control to the RPV for a fire in Fire Area 1408. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 1408. RHR Loop A is not available in this fire area due to fire impacts. 3) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 1412 is assessed to impact a cable required for RHR Inboard Injection Valve B, 1E11-F015B, to open. This cable was not identified in the current Safe Shutdown Analysis Report (SSAR) for this component. This valve is normally closed and is required to open to support the operation of RHR Loop B in LPCI mode, which is the credited Low Pressure Injection system for Unit 1 in support of Inventory Control to the RPV for a fire in Fire Area 1412. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 1412. RHR Loop A is not available in this fire area due to fire impacts. 4) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 2404 is assessed to impact a cable required for RHR Inboard Injection Valve B, 2E11-F015B, to open. This cable was not identified in the current Safe Shutdown Analysis Report (SSAR) for this component. This valve is normally closed and is required to open to support the operation of RHR Loop B in LPCI mode, which is the credited Low Pressure Injection system for Unit 2 in support of Inventory Control to the RPV for a fire in Fire Area 2404. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 2404. RHR Loop A is not available in this fire area due to fire impacts. 5) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 2408 is assessed to impact cables required for RHR Inboard Injection Valve B, 2E11-F015B, to open. These cables were not identified in the current Safe Shutdown Analysis Report (SSAR) for this component. This valve is normally closed and is required to open to support the operation of RHR Loop B in LPCI mode, which is the credited Low Pressure Injection system for Unit 2 in support of Inventory Control to the RPV for a fire in Fire Area 2408. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 2408. RHR Loop A is not available in this fire area due to fire impacts. Based on the updated Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown analysis recommendations and the plant's Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), compensatory measures have been taken and will remain in place until the conditions are resolved. The presence of the compensatory measures, in addition to portable fire protection equipment and installed fire protection and detection equipment, ensures the safe shutdown paths are preserved until the conditions are resolved. The analysis associated with the transition of the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from Appendix R to NFPA 805 is continuing, and this and any subsequent similar conditions that meet reporting requirements will be in included in an ENS Update Report. CR 10088142 The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R2DO (O'Donohue).

  • * * UPDATE AT 1739 EDT ON 08/13/15 FROM PAUL UNDERWOOD TO JEFF HERRERA * * *

In preparation for transitioning the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from 10 CFR 50.48(b) (Appendix R) to 10 CFR 50.48(c) (NFPA 805), an update to the Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown Analysis has been performed for the Control Building. This updated analysis has identified circuit configurations in a Fire Area where an Appendix R postulated fire could impact the ability to achieve safe shutdown conditions. This is a Category 1 barrier impairment. 1) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 0014 is assessed to impact a cable that is required for Diesel Building MCC 1C, 1R24-S027, to remain energized. Further analysis has shown that an inter-cable hot short between two conductors could cause the feeder breaker to this MCC to trip. This MCC is required to support the operation of Diesel Generator 1C, which is a credited power source in the Safe Shutdown analysis for both Unit 1 and Unit 2 in the event of a fire in this area. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 0014. Based on the updated Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown analysis recommendations and the plant's Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), compensatory measures have been taken and will remain in place until the conditions are resolved. The presence of the compensatory measures, in addition to portable fire protection equipment and installed fire protection and detection equipment, ensures the safe shutdown paths are preserved until the conditions are resolved. CR 10108999. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R2DO (Nease).

  • * * UPDATE AT 1331 EDT ON 08/25/15 FROM JOHN MITCHELL TO JEFF HERRERA * * *

In preparation for transitioning the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from 10 CFR 50.48(b) (Appendix R) to 10 CFR 50.48c (NFPA 805), an update to the Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown Analysis has been performed for the Diesel Building. This updated analysis has identified circuit configurations in a Fire Area where an Appendix R postulated fire could impact the ability to achieve safe shutdown conditions. This is Category 1 barrier impairment. 1) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 1408 is assessed to impact a cable that is required for Station Battery Chargers 1D, 1E, and 1F to remain energized. These chargers support 125V DC Switchgear 1B which is the credited DC Switchgear for Unit 1 Path 2 Safe Shutdown in the event of a fire in this area. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 1408. 2) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 2408 is assessed to impact a cable that is required for Station Battery Chargers 2D, 2E, and 2F to remain energized. These chargers support 125V DC Switchgear 2B which is the credited DC Switchgear for Unit 2 Path 2 Safe Shutdown in the event of a fire in this area. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 2408. Based on the updated Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown analysis recommendations and the plant's Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), compensatory measures have been taken and will remain in place until the conditions are resolved. The presence of the compensatory measures, in addition to portable fire protection equipment and installed fire protection and detection equipment, ensures the safe shutdown paths are preserved until the conditions are resolved. The analysis associated with the transition of the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from Appendix R to NFPA 805 is continuing, and this and any subsequent similar conditions that meet reporting requirements will be in included in an ENS Update Report.

CR 10113740, CR 10113745 The Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R2DO (Rose).

  • * * UPDATE FROM KENNY HUNTER TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1717 EDT ON 8/28/2015 * * *

In preparation for transitioning the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from 10 CFR 50.48(b) (Appendix R) to 10 CFR 50.48(c) (NFPA 805), an update to the Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown Analysis has been performed for the Turbine Building. This updated analysis has identified circuit configurations in a Fire Area where an Appendix R postulated fire could impact the ability to achieve safe shutdown (SSD) conditions. This is a Category 1 barrier impairment. 1) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 1105 is assessed to impact cables which are required for HPCI Steam Supply Isolation MOV, 1E41-F002, to remain open. This valve is required open in support of HPCI (SSD Path 2), which is the credited form of high pressure injection in this fire area. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 1105. 2) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 1104 is assessed to impact a cable required for the RCIC Vacuum Breaker Isolation MOV, 1E51-F105, to remain open. This valve is required open to ensure operability of the RCIC turbine if RCIC is required to stop and restart. Failure of this valve to remain open could cause a siphon that would impact the operability of RCIC, and thus disable Safe Shutdown Path 1 High Pressure Injection. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 1104. In preparation for transitioning the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from 10 CFR 50.48(b) (Appendix R) to 10 CFR 50.48(c) (NFPA 805), an update to the Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown Analysis has been performed for the Reactor Building. This updated analysis has identified circuit configurations in a Fire Area where an Appendix R postulated fire could impact the ability to achieve safe shutdown conditions. This is a Category 1 barrier impairment. 1) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 1203 is assessed to impact a cable required for HPCI Steam Supply Isolation MOV, 1E41-F002, to remain open. This valve is required open to ensure steam flow to the HPCI turbine. Failure of this valve to remain open would isolate steam to the HPCI turbine, which would disable HPCI, and thus disable Safe Shutdown Path 2 High Pressure Injection. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 1203. 2) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 2203 is assessed to impact cables required for RHR Outboard Injection Valve B, 2E11-F017B, to remain open. This valve is required open to support RHR Loop B in LPCI mode, which is the credited lineup for Path 2 Safe Shutdown Decay Heat Removal. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 2203. 3) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 2203 is assessed to impact cables required for HPCI Vacuum Breaker Isolation Valve, 2E41-F104, to remain open. This valve is required open in support of Safe Shutdown Path 2 High Pressure Injection. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 2203. Based on the updated Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown analysis recommendations and the plant's Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), compensatory measures have been taken and will remain in place until the conditions are resolved. The presence of the compensatory measures, in addition to portable fire protection equipment and installed fire protection and detection equipment, ensures the safe shutdown paths are preserved until the conditions are resolved. The analysis associated with the transition of the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from Appendix R to NFPA 805 is continuing, and this and any subsequent similar conditions that meet reporting requirements will be in included in an ENS Update Report. CR 10115432, CR10115473, CR10115436, CR10115446, CR10115444 The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (Rose).

  • * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY GUY GRIFFIS TO JEFF ROTTON AT 1815 EDT ON 09/04/2015 * * *

In preparation for transitioning the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from 10 CFR 50.48(b) (Appendix R) to 10CFR50.48(c) (NFPA 805), an update to the Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown Analysis has been performed for the Control Building and Reactor Building. This updated analysis has identified circuit configurations in Fire Area's where an Appendix R postulated fire could impact the ability to achieve safe shutdown (SSD) conditions. These are Category 1 barrier impairments. 1) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 0024 is assessed to impact a cable that is required for Torus Suction Valve, 1E11-F065B to remain open. This valve is required to remain open in support of LPCI train B which is credited for Unit 1 Safe Shutdown in the event that the RPV has spuriously depressurized and low pressure inventory control is performed from the remote shutdown panel. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 0024. 2) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 0024 is assessed to impact a cable required for Torus Suction Valve, 2E11-F065B to remain open. This valve is required to remain open in support of LPCI train B which is credited for Unit 2 Safe Shutdown in the event that the RPV has spuriously depressurized and low pressure inventory control is performed from the remote shutdown panel. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 0024. 3) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 0014 is assessed to impact all three Air Handling Units; 1Z41-B003A, 1Z41-B003B, and 1Z41-B003C. The fire impacts a cable required for MCC 1C, 1R23-S003 to remain energized. This MCC supports the operation of Air Handling Unit B, 1Z41-B003B which is required in support of Main Control Room HVAC. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 0014. 4) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 0031 is assessed to impact all three Air Handling Units; 1Z41-B003A, 1Z41-B003B, and 1Z41-B003C. These AHUs are required in support of MCR HVAC. MCR HVAC was not required in the current Safe Shutdown Analysis Report, and thus these failures were not evaluated in this fire area. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 0031. 5) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 2014 is assessed to impact a cable required for Station Battery Chargers 2A (2R42-S026) 2B (2R42-S027) and 2C (2R42-S028) to remain energized. These chargers support 125 VDC Switchgear 2A (2R22-S016), which is the credited DC Switchgear for Path 1 Safe Shutdown. Path 2 Safe Shutdown is not available in this fire area due to fire impacts. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 2014. 6) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 2014 is assessed to impact a cable required for 125 VDC Switchgear 2A (2R22-S016) to remain energized. This is the credited DC Switchgear for Path 1 Safe Shutdown. Path 2 Safe Shutdown is not available in this fire area due to fire impacts. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 2014. 7) An Appendix R postulated fire in Fire Area 0014 is assessed to impact cables required for Station Battery Chargers 1D (1R42-S029), 1E (1R42-S030), and 1F (1R42-S031) to remain energized. These chargers support 125VDC Switchgear 1B (1R22-S017) which is the credited DC Switchgear for Path 2 Safe Shutdown. Path 1 Safe Shutdown is not available in this fire area due to fire impacts. While this represents an unanalyzed condition for Appendix R, the described scenario presumes a fire has occurred in Fire Area 0014. Based on the updated Plant Hatch Appendix R Safe Shutdown analysis recommendations and the plant's Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), compensatory measures have been taken and will remain in place until the conditions are resolved. The presence of the compensatory measures, in addition to portable fire protection equipment and installed fire protection and detection equipment, ensures the safe shutdown paths are preserved until the conditions are resolved. The analysis associated with the transition of the Plant Hatch Fire Protection Licensing Basis from Appendix R to NFPA 805 is continuing, and this and any subsequent similar conditions that meet reporting requirements will be in included in an ENS Update Report. CR 10118312, CR 10118328, CR10118333, CR10118338, CR10118345 The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (Seymour)