Event Notification Report for September 13, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/12/2012 - 09/13/2012
EVENT NUMBERS
48307483044830548438
Agreement State
Event Number: 48307
Rep Org: ARIZONA RADIATION REGULATORY AGENCY
Licensee: ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Region: 4
City: PHOENIX State: AZ
County:
License #: 07-031
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: AUBREY V. GODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Licensee: ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Region: 4
City: PHOENIX State: AZ
County:
License #: 07-031
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: AUBREY V. GODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 09/14/2012
Notification Time: 13:22 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2012
Event Time: 09:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 02/01/2013
Notification Time: 13:22 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2012
Event Time: 09:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 02/01/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RYAN LANTZ (R4DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCES (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
MEXICO (EMAI)
RYAN LANTZ (R4DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCES (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
MEXICO (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN HUMBOLDT NUCLEAR GAUGE
The following report was received from the State of Arizona via email:
"At approximately 9:00 AM September 13, 2012, the [Arizona Radiation Regulatory] Agency was informed that the Licensee had a Humboldt Model 5001, SN 3920, portable gauge stolen from the back of a truck. The theft occurred between 9:00 PM September 12, 2012, and 6:00 AM September 13, 2012. The gauge was locked in a 16 gauge steel box bolted to the bed of the truck which was parked unattended at an employee's resident. The gauge contains 370 MBq (10 mCi) of Cesium-137 and 1.62 GBq (44 mCi) of Am:Be-241.
"El Mirage PD is investigating and has issued report number 12-09000902.
"The Agency continues to investigate this event.
"The Governor's Office, the States of CA, NV, CO, UT and NM and Mexico, US NRC, and FBI are being notified of this event."
Arizona Event Number: 12-020
* * * UPDATE FROM AUBREY GODWIN TO JOHN SHOEMAKER AT 1652 EST ON 1/31/13 * * *
NOTE: The following information was originally provided as a new report by the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency. After additional information was obtained on 2/1/13 all information was combined into the original report concerning this event.
The following information was received from the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency via email:
"The Agency [Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency], in checking a scrap metal shipment being returned to Glendale, Arizona from California, found a source rod from a moisture density gauge. No other parts of a moisture density gauge were identifiable in the shipment. Based upon experience, it is estimated that the source contained approximately 8 millicuries of Cesium-137. It was confirmed in the field that Cesium-137 was the only isotope present. The Agency was unable to locate any identifying markings with which to trace the source. The Agency has taken possession of the source and has stored the device in a secure location.
"The Agency continues to investigate this event.
"This notice is being provided to the State of California, US NRC, and FBI."
Arizona Event Report: First Notice 13-005.
Notified R4DO (Walker). Notified FSME Events Resource via E-mail.
* * * UPDATE FROM AUBREY GODWIN TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1341 EST ON 2/1/2013 * * *
The following was received from the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency via email:
"The Agency, in checking a scrap metal shipment being returned to Glendale, AZ from Taiwan through California, found a source rod from a moisture density gauge. No other parts of a moisture density gauge were identifiable in the shipment. The manufacturer, Humboldt, estimated the source as approximately 10 millicuries of Cesium-137. We did confirm in the field that Cesium-137 was the only isotope present. Based on the identifying numbers found on the source rod this is part of Humboldt Model 5001, SN3920, reported stolen September 13, 2012. See First Notice 12-020 sent out September 14, 2012. The Americium-241 source has not been located.
"The Agency has taken possession of the Cesium-137 source and will store it in a secure location. Arrangements for proper disposal are being made.
"The Agency continues to investigate this event.
"This notice is being provided to the State of California, US NRC, and FBI."
Arizona Event Report: Supplemental Notice 13-005.
Notified R4DO (Walker) and ILTAB (Johnson). Notified FSME Events Resource and Mexico via E-mail.
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
This source is not amongst those sources or devices identified by the IAEA Code of Conduct for the Safety & Security of Radioactive Sources to be of concern from a radiological standpoint. Therefore is it being categorized as a less than Category 3 source.
The following report was received from the State of Arizona via email:
"At approximately 9:00 AM September 13, 2012, the [Arizona Radiation Regulatory] Agency was informed that the Licensee had a Humboldt Model 5001, SN 3920, portable gauge stolen from the back of a truck. The theft occurred between 9:00 PM September 12, 2012, and 6:00 AM September 13, 2012. The gauge was locked in a 16 gauge steel box bolted to the bed of the truck which was parked unattended at an employee's resident. The gauge contains 370 MBq (10 mCi) of Cesium-137 and 1.62 GBq (44 mCi) of Am:Be-241.
"El Mirage PD is investigating and has issued report number 12-09000902.
"The Agency continues to investigate this event.
"The Governor's Office, the States of CA, NV, CO, UT and NM and Mexico, US NRC, and FBI are being notified of this event."
Arizona Event Number: 12-020
* * * UPDATE FROM AUBREY GODWIN TO JOHN SHOEMAKER AT 1652 EST ON 1/31/13 * * *
NOTE: The following information was originally provided as a new report by the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency. After additional information was obtained on 2/1/13 all information was combined into the original report concerning this event.
The following information was received from the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency via email:
"The Agency [Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency], in checking a scrap metal shipment being returned to Glendale, Arizona from California, found a source rod from a moisture density gauge. No other parts of a moisture density gauge were identifiable in the shipment. Based upon experience, it is estimated that the source contained approximately 8 millicuries of Cesium-137. It was confirmed in the field that Cesium-137 was the only isotope present. The Agency was unable to locate any identifying markings with which to trace the source. The Agency has taken possession of the source and has stored the device in a secure location.
"The Agency continues to investigate this event.
"This notice is being provided to the State of California, US NRC, and FBI."
Arizona Event Report: First Notice 13-005.
Notified R4DO (Walker). Notified FSME Events Resource via E-mail.
* * * UPDATE FROM AUBREY GODWIN TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1341 EST ON 2/1/2013 * * *
The following was received from the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency via email:
"The Agency, in checking a scrap metal shipment being returned to Glendale, AZ from Taiwan through California, found a source rod from a moisture density gauge. No other parts of a moisture density gauge were identifiable in the shipment. The manufacturer, Humboldt, estimated the source as approximately 10 millicuries of Cesium-137. We did confirm in the field that Cesium-137 was the only isotope present. Based on the identifying numbers found on the source rod this is part of Humboldt Model 5001, SN3920, reported stolen September 13, 2012. See First Notice 12-020 sent out September 14, 2012. The Americium-241 source has not been located.
"The Agency has taken possession of the Cesium-137 source and will store it in a secure location. Arrangements for proper disposal are being made.
"The Agency continues to investigate this event.
"This notice is being provided to the State of California, US NRC, and FBI."
Arizona Event Report: Supplemental Notice 13-005.
Notified R4DO (Walker) and ILTAB (Johnson). Notified FSME Events Resource and Mexico via E-mail.
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
This source is not amongst those sources or devices identified by the IAEA Code of Conduct for the Safety & Security of Radioactive Sources to be of concern from a radiological standpoint. Therefore is it being categorized as a less than Category 3 source.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48304
Facility: CATAWBA
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SCOTT MILTON
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SCOTT MILTON
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 09/13/2012
Notification Time: 13:08 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2012
Event Time: 07:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/13/2012
Notification Time: 13:08 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2012
Event Time: 07:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/13/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
SCOTT SHAEFFER (R2DO)
SCOTT SHAEFFER (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER (TSC) UNAVAILABLE DUE TO VENTILATION SYSTEM FAILURE
"On 09/13/12 at 0740 [EDT] the TSC ventilation was determined to be non-functional. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of the ventilation failure and make the necessary repairs. While the TSC is unavailable, the Catawba Emergency Plan has provisions to relocate TSC personnel if required to the alternate TSC location."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. The licensee will inform State and local agencies as a courtesy.
"On 09/13/12 at 0740 [EDT] the TSC ventilation was determined to be non-functional. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of the ventilation failure and make the necessary repairs. While the TSC is unavailable, the Catawba Emergency Plan has provisions to relocate TSC personnel if required to the alternate TSC location."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. The licensee will inform State and local agencies as a courtesy.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48305
Facility: POINT BEACH
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: MARY SIPIORSKI
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: MARY SIPIORSKI
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 09/13/2012
Notification Time: 19:36 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2012
Event Time: 14:28 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/14/2012
Notification Time: 19:36 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2012
Event Time: 14:28 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/14/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL KUNOWSKI (R3DO)
MICHAEL KUNOWSKI (R3DO)
| 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 |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER NON-FUNCTIONAL DUE TO TSC VENTILATION EQUIPMENT ISSUE
"The Technical Support Center (TSC) at the Point Beach Nuclear Plant (PBNP) is non-functional as a result of conservatively securing an exhaust fan that exhibited an abnormal noise in the TSC Ventilation system. The fan is currently in service and being monitored as part of the troubleshooting, with maintenance repair plans being conducted in parallel.
"Functional alternate locations described in the emergency plan procedures for events resulting in radiological conditions affecting habitability will be used and are currently available. The Control Room or EOF will be selected as the alternate facility. If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using the procedure and functional facilities selected.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to the loss of an Emergency Response Facility (ERF). An update will be provided once the TSC ventilation system has been restored to normal operation."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM MARY SIPIORSKI TO CHARLES TEAL ON 9/14/12 AT 1942 EDT * * *
"At 1737 on 9/14/12, maintenance activities are complete on the TSC ventilation system. The TSC ventilation has been restored to normal operation and the TSC [has been] returned to fully functional."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Kunowski).
"The Technical Support Center (TSC) at the Point Beach Nuclear Plant (PBNP) is non-functional as a result of conservatively securing an exhaust fan that exhibited an abnormal noise in the TSC Ventilation system. The fan is currently in service and being monitored as part of the troubleshooting, with maintenance repair plans being conducted in parallel.
"Functional alternate locations described in the emergency plan procedures for events resulting in radiological conditions affecting habitability will be used and are currently available. The Control Room or EOF will be selected as the alternate facility. If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using the procedure and functional facilities selected.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to the loss of an Emergency Response Facility (ERF). An update will be provided once the TSC ventilation system has been restored to normal operation."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM MARY SIPIORSKI TO CHARLES TEAL ON 9/14/12 AT 1942 EDT * * *
"At 1737 on 9/14/12, maintenance activities are complete on the TSC ventilation system. The TSC ventilation has been restored to normal operation and the TSC [has been] returned to fully functional."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Kunowski).
Agreement State
Event Number: 48438
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY
Region: 4
City: GARYVILLE State: LA
County:
License #: LA-3239, AI 3
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES PATE
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY
Region: 4
City: GARYVILLE State: LA
County:
License #: LA-3239, AI 3
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES PATE
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 10/24/2012
Notification Time: 17:07 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/24/2012
Notification Time: 17:07 [ET]
Event Date: 09/13/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/24/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BOB HAGAR (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
BOB HAGAR (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTER ON A FIXED NUCLEAR GAUGE
The following information was received from the State of Louisiana via fax:
"Event date and Time: [On] 09/13/2012, the RSO for Marathon Petroleum called to be in compliance with Condition #4 of his radioactive material license.
"Event Location: Production/process field at the refinery located at 4663 Airline Highway, Garyville, LA 70051
"Event type: Fixed gauge, stuck shutter
"Event description: On 09/13/2012, the RSO for Marathon called to report a stuck shutter on a fixed level gauge utilized in a process in the refinery. There was no possible exposure to the plant workers because the gauge was installed on process [equipment] and the shutter remaining [open] was not a problem. [The RSO] called in the incident to comply with Condition #4 of Marathon's Radioactive Material License. The gauge is an Ohmart Vega gauge Model SHFBI, loaded with 20 mCi of Cs-137. The gauge has been [exposed to] the elements in excess of 10 years and the shutter malfunctioned due to corrosion in the mechanism. Eight [gauges] were evaluated and only one needed repair. The manufacturer stated that it appeared to be from being in the elements. The manufacturer stated that they were looking into finding a modification to shield the shutter mechanism from the elements. The Department [Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality] considers this item closed.
"Event Report ID No.: LA 12-0005"
The following information was received from the State of Louisiana via fax:
"Event date and Time: [On] 09/13/2012, the RSO for Marathon Petroleum called to be in compliance with Condition #4 of his radioactive material license.
"Event Location: Production/process field at the refinery located at 4663 Airline Highway, Garyville, LA 70051
"Event type: Fixed gauge, stuck shutter
"Event description: On 09/13/2012, the RSO for Marathon called to report a stuck shutter on a fixed level gauge utilized in a process in the refinery. There was no possible exposure to the plant workers because the gauge was installed on process [equipment] and the shutter remaining [open] was not a problem. [The RSO] called in the incident to comply with Condition #4 of Marathon's Radioactive Material License. The gauge is an Ohmart Vega gauge Model SHFBI, loaded with 20 mCi of Cs-137. The gauge has been [exposed to] the elements in excess of 10 years and the shutter malfunctioned due to corrosion in the mechanism. Eight [gauges] were evaluated and only one needed repair. The manufacturer stated that it appeared to be from being in the elements. The manufacturer stated that they were looking into finding a modification to shield the shutter mechanism from the elements. The Department [Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality] considers this item closed.
"Event Report ID No.: LA 12-0005"