| U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center Event Reports For
01/10/2012 - 01/11/2012 ** EVENT NUMBERS ** |
 | Power Reactor | Event Number: 47499 | Facility: TURKEY POINT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] [ ]
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: ROBERT STRUSINSKI
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ | Notification Date: 12/06/2011
Notification Time: 09:51 [ET]
Event Date: 12/06/2011
Event Time: 09:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/11/2012 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
| Person (Organization):
BINOY DESAI (R2DO)
|
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | | 4 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | Event Text TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER NON-FUNCTIONAL DUE TO PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"Between December 6, 2011 and January 13, 2012, a sequence of activities are planned that will render the Technical Support Center (TSC) non-functional at times by removing the emergency ventilation system from service. These activities are being performed in support of planned preventive maintenance and extended power uprate facility upgrades. In preparation for these emergency ventilation system outages, the TSC emergency responders were notified that if an emergency occurred during these outages the Emergency Coordinator and the TSC staff involved with classification, notification and PARS should report to the control room. All other TSC personnel should report to the Operational Support Center. The duration for each of these TSC outages is expected to be less than 24 hours. The NRC Operations Center will be provided an update to this notification when the TSC emergency ventilation has been removed from service and following restoration for each time period. This 8 hour notification in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, and State and local governments.
* * * UPDATE FROM CHRISTOPHER TRENT TO JOE O'HARA AT 1900 EST ON 12/7/11 * * *
The TSC is functional at this time.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
* * * UPDATE FROM BILL BURROWS TO CHARLES TEAL AT 0313 EST ON 12/14/11 * * *
The TSC has been removed from operation to continue planned maintenance.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified R2DO (Bartley).
* * * UPDATE FROM ROBERT STRUSINSKI TO JOHN KNOKE AT 0330 EST ON 12/15/11 * * *
The TSC is functional at this time.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified. Notified R2DO (Scott Freeman) via email.
* * * UPDATE FROM SEAN BLOOM TO BILL HUFFMAN AT 0306 EST ON 12/20/11 * * *
The TSC will be removed from operation to continue planned maintenance at 0330 EST today.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified. Notified R2DO (Freeman).
* * * UPDATE FROM SEAN BLOOM TO VINCE KLCO AT 0335 EST ON 12/21/11 * * *
The TSC has been returned to service at 0130 EST on 12/21/11.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified. Notified the R2DO (McCoy).
* * * UPDATE ON 12/26/2012 AT 2333 FROM JOSE VASQUEZ TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
The TSC was taken out of service at 2330 and will be out of service for several weeks.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified. Notified the R2DO (McCoy).
* * * UPDATE ON 12/27/2011 AT 2000 EST FROM RICHARD RUTGERSON TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
The TSC has been returned to service at 1955 EST on 12/27/2011.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified. Notified the R2DO (Blamey).
* * * UPDATE ON 1/11/2011 AT 2349 EST FROM NICK DESANTIS TO JOE O'HARA * * *
The TSC will be taken out of service at 0200 for approximately 18 hours to replace a damper motor on the emergency ventilation system.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified. Notified the R2DO (Haag). |
| Part 21 | Event Number: 47539 | Rep Org: DRESSER CONSOLIDATED
Licensee: DRESSER CONSOLIDATED
Region: 4
City: ALEXANDRIA State: LA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BILL ALEXANDER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE | Notification Date: 12/20/2011
Notification Time: 14:26 [ET]
Event Date: 12/20/2011
Event Time: [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/10/2012 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
| Person (Organization):
BOB HAGAR (R4DO)
PART21 GROUP ()
| Event Text PART 21 - CAPACITY FAILURE OF PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
The following information was received via facsimile:
"A potential issue exists involving Dresser's pressure relief device model 1982. The Part 21 investigation was initiated because of a nameplate capacity failure during National Board certification testing. The Dresser model 1982 pressure relief device is used for system overpressure protection. Dresser's engineering and quality assurance departments are currently working to identify the root cause of this capacity failure and to determine if the equipment is being used in safety related applications subject to 10 CFR Part 21. Should it be determined that the equipment at issue is being used in safety related applications, a notification will be provided in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 21."
* * * UPDATE AT 1431 EST ON 1/9/12 FROM PHILIP WALTZ TO HUFFMAN VIA FACSIMILE * * *
The following is a summary of an interim report on this issue:
"During the investigation process of 10 CFR Part 21, File No. 2011-02, in accordance with 10 CFR
Part 21, GE Dresser has not been able to obtain the required flow capacity and does not have the required information regarding the system to determine the required flow capacity of the valve in question.
"We have completed a Transfer of Information in accordance with 10 CFR Part 21.21 (b) to Enertech and Exelon to assist in the determination of Part 21 reportability.
"The Transfer of Information letter [below] has been sent to Enertech and Exelon.
"GE Dresser supplied a pressure relief valve dedicated as ASME Section VIII Safety Related to Enertech, which was then sold to Exelon and installed at the Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Unit 2. As a result of an investigation of the effect of outlet piping on the flow capacity of similar pressure relief valves it was noted that the pressure relief valve installed at Dresden, Unit 2 may not relieve its ASME certified flow capacity when installed with outlet piping. In order to determine if a reportable condition exists, the flow capacity provided by a pressure relief valve to prevent the protected system from exceeding a pressure 10% greater than systems design pressure is required. GE Dresser has not been able to obtain the required flow capacity and does not have the required information regarding the system to determine the required flow capacity. As such GE Dresser cannot determine if the identified deviation from technical requirements would create a reportable condition within the requirements of 10CFR Part 21. GE Dresser provides this Transfer of Information, in accordance with 10 CFR Part 21.21(b) to Enertech and Exelon to assist in the determination of Part 21 reportability."
NRC R3DO (Orth) and R4DO (Lantz) have been notified. The NRC Part 21 Group has been sent a copy of this interim report. |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 47570 | Rep Org: NJ RAD PROT AND REL PREVENTION PGM
Licensee: NOVA QA CONSULTING
Region: 1
City: ORANGE State: NJ
County:
License #: 110003-507392
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ED TRUSKOWSKI
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL | Notification Date: 01/05/2012
Notification Time: 11:52 [ET]
Event Date: 01/05/2012
Event Time: 09:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/05/2012 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1DO)
DENNIS ALLSTON (ILTA)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
|
| This material event contains a "Less than Cat 3" level of radioactive material. | Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following was received via email:
At 10:45 a.m. today, 1/05/12, the [NJ] Bureau of Environmental Radiation (BER) received a call from the RSO for Nova QA Consulting to report that one of his inspector's car was stolen in front of the client's facility in Orange, NJ this morning between 09:30 and 10:00 a.m. In the locked car was a Troxler Model 4640 serial #2375 with less than 9 mCi of Cs-137. His inspector called the Orange police and the RSO is also in communication with the Orange police. At 11:05 a.m. the RSO said that he will call Trenton Dispatch. Trenton Dispatch called the BER at 11:25 a.m.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 47571 | Rep Org: NJ RAD PROT AND REL PREVENTION PGM
Licensee: CANBERRA
Region: 1
City: DOVER State: NJ
County:
License #: 110002-440566
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JENNY GOODMAN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN | Notification Date: 01/05/2012
Notification Time: 14:26 [ET]
Event Date: 12/21/2011
Event Time: [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/05/2012 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1DO)
CHRISTEPHER MCKENNEY (FSME)
ILTAB via email ()
|
| This material event contains a "Less than Cat 3" level of radioactive material. | Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING A MISSING AMERICIUM-241 CHECK SOURCE
The following report was received from the State of New Jersey via email:
"Canberra is terminating their license and in reconciling their inventory, and on 12/21/11 they discovered that a 8uCi Am-241 source [used as a check source] was missing. The source was last used by an employee in June or August. That employee had a stroke and did not return to work. Other employees cleaned out his cube area, mailed his personal belongings to his house, and threw everything else in the garbage. NJDEP instructed Canberra to go to the former employee's home. They will send a technician to do a search/survey."
This incident was reported by Canberra to the State of New Jersey on 1/4/12.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 47574 | Rep Org: MA RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM
Licensee: DANA FARBER
Region: 1
City: BOSTON State: MA
County:
License #: 19-7612
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BRUCE PACKARD
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN | Notification Date: 01/05/2012
Notification Time: 16:45 [ET]
Event Date: 01/05/2012
Event Time: [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/05/2012 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1DO)
CHRISTEPHER MCKENNEY (FSME)
| Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING CONTAMINATION FROM A SUSPECTED BROKEN EXIT SIGN
The following information was provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via email:
"Large area swipes reading up to 14,000 DPM H-3 were found in the loading dock area. No cause is known. Activity is distributed evenly on the floor and walls so airborne deposition is suspected. Current theorized cause is a broken exit sign.
"Licensee has evacuated unnecessary personnel from loading dock and is trying to find the extent of contamination.
"Since a broken exit sign could cause a release over 5 ALI, immediate notification was given to NRC over the phone."
. |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 47575 | Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: TATARA GROUP/NU STEEL
Region: 4
City: TRUCKEE State: CA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOHN FASSELL
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL | Notification Date: 01/06/2012
Notification Time: 14:17 [ET]
Event Date: 01/05/2012
Event Time: 16:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/06/2012 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
MICHAEL VASQUEZ (R4DO)
DANIEL HOLODY (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
SCOTT MOORE (OIP)
| Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING DETECTION OF CONTAMINATED MATERIAL
The following information was received from the State of California via email:
"Two [2] packages set off radiation alarms at Truckee, CA truck scales. Both packages indicated Cobalt 60. One package read 5.7 mr/hr and the other indicated 6.1 mr/hr using a Victoreen 450 CHP. The packages were enroute to Bed Bath and Beyond in Santa Clara and San Jose.
"The shipment was authorized to proceed in a separate trailer to the Sacramento [the shippers] yard at 8200 Elder Creek Road where the shipment will be secured awaiting RHB inspector to determine the contents and disposition of the material. Surveys were requested of the CHP to document ALARA during this shipment.
"Shipment contained four Model DR9M Dual Ridge Metal Boutique (Kleenex box holders). Contact reading 6.5 mr/hr, One foot 0.85 mr/hr with a Victoreen 450P ion chamber."
The shipment originated in India with a port of entry at Newark, NJ and was shipped via common carrier to its final destination in California.
CA 5010 #: 010512 |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 47576 | Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: HUNTSMAN PETROCHEMICAL LLC
Region: 4
City: PORT NECHES State: TX
County:
License #: 06323
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN | Notification Date: 01/06/2012
Notification Time: 14:31 [ET]
Event Date: 01/05/2012
Event Time: [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/06/2012 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
MICHAEL VASQUEZ (R4DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
| Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING A FIXED GAUGE WITH A STUCK SHUTTER
The following information was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On January 6, 2012 the Agency [Texas Department of Health] was notified by the licensee that while conducting routine maintenance check, the shutter on an Ohmart/Vega model SH-F2 was found stuck in the open position. The gauge contains 375 millicuries of cesium - 137. Open is the normal operating position for the gauge. The gauge does not pose an increased exposure hazard to the general public or to their workers. The licensee is contacting the manufacturer for repairs to the gauge. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident # I-8917 |
| Fuel Cycle Facility | Event Number: 47578 | Facility: NUCLEAR FUEL SERVICES INC.
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
Comments: HEU CONVERSION & SCRAP RECOVERY
NAVAL REACTOR FUEL CYCLE
LEU SCRAP RECOVERY
Region: 2
City: ERWIN State: TN
County: UNICOI
License #: SNM-124
Agreement: Y
Docket: 07000143
NRC Notified By: RANDY SHACKELFORD
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN | Notification Date: 01/09/2012
Notification Time: 14:32 [ET]
Event Date: 01/09/2012
Event Time: 11:55 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/09/2012 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION/NEWS REL
| Person (Organization):
DAVID AYRES (R2DO)
MARISSA BAILEY (NMSS)
FUELS OUO GROUP (E-MA)
| Event Text REPORT TO OFFSITE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PRESS RELEASE DUE TO A CHEMICAL SPILL ONSITE
The licensee reported that approximately 300 gallons of nitric acid spilled in the bulk chemical storage outdoor area from a storage tank. The nitric acid spilled into a dike that surrounds the tank. The leak was isolated and it is believed that no acid breached the dike and entered the environment. Due to fumes from the acid, the licensee shut down production activities and evacuated non-essential personnel from nearby buildings. The licensee is currently remediating the spill and evaluating when to permit personnel normal access to the onsite areas that were evacuated. This event did not involve any radiological material and did not meet emergency declaration criteria. There was no offsite impact from this event. Site security was maintained throughout. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the spill is still being investigated.
This event is being reported to the NRC Operations Center as a "Concurrent Report" because the licensee has notified state, county, and local authorities and will be making a press release. The licensee has also notified the NRC Resident Inspector and Region 2 (Pelchat). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47581 | Facility: PEACH BOTTOM
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] [ ]
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: CJ CAMPBELL
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE | Notification Date: 01/10/2012
Notification Time: 00:55 [ET]
Event Date: 01/09/2012
Event Time: 17:22 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/10/2012 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
| Person (Organization):
JAMES TRAPP (R1DO)
|
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | | 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | Event Text TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER DETERMINED TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL
"On January 09, 2012 the Technical Support Center(TSC) ventilation was discovered to be non-functional during system testing. At 1722 hours [EST], it was identified that control power was lost to four motor operated dampers. Investigation revealed that a control power fuse was blown. In addition, the TSC ventilation Supply Fan (AHU-1) was identified to have one of two fan belts failed. The fuses were replaced at 19:45 [EST] and the system was restored to service. However, the system has been removed from service this evening to replace the fan belts. An update will be provided when the system is restored to full functionality."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 1744 EST ON 1/10/12 FROM JEFF MOORE TO HUFFMAN * * *
Maintenance personnel installed two new belts on AHU-1 and aligned the motor/fan sheaves to ensure correct operation. TSC ventilation has been restored to the normal condition. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
R1DO (Trapp) notified. |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47582 | Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [ ] [ ]
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RUSS LONG
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE | Notification Date: 01/10/2012
Notification Time: 04:49 [ET]
Event Date: 01/10/2012
Event Time: 04:36 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/10/2012 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
| Person (Organization):
JAMES TRAPP (R1DO)
|
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 2 | M/R | Y | 25 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby | Event Text EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE FROM RCP SEAL RETURN
"Plant shutdown from 100% due to increased leakage from 21 RCP [Reactor Coolant Pump] seal return was commenced at 0100 EST. A manual reactor trip was actuated in accordance with plant procedures at 25% power. Auxiliary feedwater pump was placed in service prior to the reactor trip, per plant procedures. Decay heat is being removed via the condenser steam dumps. All offsite power sources are available. All equipment operated as expected."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and other government agencies. |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 47583 | Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] [ ]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: KEVIN KIRCHBAUM
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN | Notification Date: 01/10/2012
Notification Time: 14:44 [ET]
Event Date: 01/10/2012
Event Time: 11:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/10/2012 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
| Person (Organization):
ROBERT HAAG (R2DO)
|
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling | | 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | Event Text OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO STATE OF FLORIDA DUE TO EXCEEDING WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT LIMIT
"Florida Department of Environmental Protection was notified at 1130 EST on 01/10/12 that Stormwater Basin Discharge for the month of December exceeded the total monthly allowable limit for Total Suspended Solids (TSS).
"The Monthly Average for TSS limit is 34 mg/l. The limit per the St. Lucie Plant DEP Discharge Permit is 30 mg/l for the month. This limit was exceeded due to rainfall and required pumping prior to an additional sample point.
"While the basin was pumped, the Daily Maximum Limit of 100 ppm was not exceeded.
"The FDEP representative concurred that there was no threat to the public as a result of this discharge.
"This non-emergency notification is being made pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the Offsite Notification to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. | |