Event Notification Report for November 18, 2023
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/17/2023 - 11/18/2023
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56864
Facility: Harris
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Scott Faulkner
HQ OPS Officer: Sam Colvard
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Scott Faulkner
HQ OPS Officer: Sam Colvard
Notification Date: 11/19/2023
Notification Time: 00:53 [ET]
Event Date: 11/18/2023
Event Time: 21:38 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/19/2023
Notification Time: 00:53 [ET]
Event Date: 11/18/2023
Event Time: 21:38 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/19/2023
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - Offsite Notification
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - Offsite Notification
Person (Organization):
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION - REPORT TO ANOTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"At 2138 EST on November 18, 2023, Harris Nuclear Plant notified the National Response Center of a biodegradable oil leak that entered the Harris Lake. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality will also be notified of this condition on November 19, 2023. The oil leak was less than one gallon and came from a temporary pump. The leak has stopped, and spill cleanup is underway. This condition did not violate any NRC regulations or reporting criteria. This notification is being made solely as a four-hour, non-emergency notification for a notification to another government agency. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"At 2138 EST on November 18, 2023, Harris Nuclear Plant notified the National Response Center of a biodegradable oil leak that entered the Harris Lake. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality will also be notified of this condition on November 19, 2023. The oil leak was less than one gallon and came from a temporary pump. The leak has stopped, and spill cleanup is underway. This condition did not violate any NRC regulations or reporting criteria. This notification is being made solely as a four-hour, non-emergency notification for a notification to another 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."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56865
Facility: Quad Cities
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] GE-3
NRC Notified By: Harrison Grimm
HQ OPS Officer: John Russell
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] GE-3
NRC Notified By: Harrison Grimm
HQ OPS Officer: John Russell
Notification Date: 11/19/2023
Notification Time: 14:44 [ET]
Event Date: 11/18/2023
Event Time: 20:20 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/19/2023
Notification Time: 14:44 [ET]
Event Date: 11/18/2023
Event Time: 20:20 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/19/2023
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
Person (Organization):
Feliz-Adorno, Nestor (R3DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
Feliz-Adorno, Nestor (R3DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY REPORT
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and fax:
"On November 18, 2023, the presence of alcohol was discovered inside the protected area. In accordance with the Constellation Fitness For Duty (FFD) Program, the individual has been escorted offsite and access to the plant denied pending the results of an investigation.
"This event is being reported under 10 CFR 26.719(b)(1) as it represents a significant FFD violation.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and fax:
"On November 18, 2023, the presence of alcohol was discovered inside the protected area. In accordance with the Constellation Fitness For Duty (FFD) Program, the individual has been escorted offsite and access to the plant denied pending the results of an investigation.
"This event is being reported under 10 CFR 26.719(b)(1) as it represents a significant FFD violation.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."