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| Entered date | Event description | |
|---|---|---|
| ENS 52839 | 3 July 2017 12:32:00 | At 1015 (EDT) a manual reactor scram was inserted due to degrading main condenser vacuum. All rods inserted into the core as expected and all systems functioned as expected during the scram. This event is reportable within 4 hours per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) 'any event or condition that results in actuation of the Reactor Protection System (RPS) when the reactor is critical except when the actuation results from and is part of a pre-planned sequence during testing or reactor operation.' At 1033 (EDT) an automatic reactor scram occurred on low reactor water level. Due to the previous manual reactor scram, all rods were (already) inserted. This event is reportable within 8 hours per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) 'any event or condition that results in valid actuation of any of the systems listed in paragraph (b)(3)(iv)(B) of this section, except when the actuation results from and is part of a preplanned sequence during testing or reactor operation. (1) Reactor protection system (RPS) including : Reactor scram and reactor trip.' Decay heat is being removed using main feedwater and the turbine bypass valves. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. This event was characterized as a "configuration control event" where a valve misposition allowed the offgas line to flood. |
| ENS 52381 | 20 November 2016 06:01:00 | At 0342 EST, an automatic reactor scram was processed during turbine valve testing. All rods inserted into the core as expected and all systems functioned as expected during the scram. The event is reportable within 4 hours per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - any event or condition that results in actuation of the Reactor Protection System (RPS) when the reactor is critical except when the actuation results from and is part of a preplanned sequence during testing or reactor operation. The plant response to the reactor scram was uncomplicated. The main feedwater system is maintaining reactor water level and decay heat is being removed by the main turbine bypass valves to the main condenser. The unit is in a normal shutdown electrical lineup. No SRVs lifted during the scram. The licensee was testing the main turbine trip function just prior to the scram. The cause is under investigation. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. |
| ENS 51445 | 3 October 2015 14:46:00 | A non-licensed supervisory employee had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a for-cause fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been restricted. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. |