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ENS 5554927 October 2021 20:39:00At 1429 EDT on October 27, 2021 with Unit 1 in Mode 6 at 0 percent power, the 1B Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) Load Sequencer was actuated by a valid undervoltage condition on the 1B 4160V Essential Bus that occurred during 1B Sequencer calibration activities. Valid signals were sent to both the 1B EDG and Unit 1 Auxiliary Feedwater (CA) systems. Neither system automatically started as they were both removed from service for maintenance activities at the time. This event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) as an event that results in a valid actuation of the 1B EDG and Unit 1 CA systems. There was no impact to the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
ENS 5489812 September 2020 21:12:00At 1748 EDT on September 12, 2020, Unit 2 emergency core cooling system (ECCS) leakage outside containment was determined to exceed the long-term habitability dose analysis for the Catawba Nuclear Station Technical Support Center (TSC) under bounding conditions. Repair options to arrest the leakage and restore functionality of the TSC are currently being evaluated. 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 is no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. This same condition was reported under EN #54887.