Event Notification Report for October 30, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/29/2012 - 10/30/2012
EVENT NUMBERS
48457484554846048593
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48457
Facility: SALEM
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN BRENNAN
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN BRENNAN
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON
Notification Date: 10/30/2012
Notification Time: 04:10 [ET]
Event Date: 10/30/2012
Event Time: 01:09 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/30/2012
Notification Time: 04:10 [ET]
Event Date: 10/30/2012
Event Time: 01:09 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/30/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
JOHN CARUSO (R1DO)
JOHN CARUSO (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
MANUAL REACTOR TRIP FROM 100% POWER
"This report if being made under the requirements of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B), Actuation of the Reactor Protection System While Critical, except preplanned, and under the requirements of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A), Valid Actuation of Listed System, except preplanned.
"Salem Unit 1 was operating at 100% reactor power when a loss of 4 condenser circulators required a manual reactor trip in accordance with station procedures. The cause of the 4 circulators being removed from service was due to a combination of high river level and detritus from Hurricane Sandy's transit.
"All control rods inserted. A subsequent loss of the 2 remaining circulators required transition of decay heat removal from condenser steam dumps to the 11-14 MS10s (atmospheric steam dump). Decay heat removal is from the 11/12 Aux Feed Pumps to all 4 steam generators via the 11-14 MS10s. 11/12/13 AFW pumps started due to low level on all steam generators due to shrink from full power operation (this is a normal response). All safety related equipment functioned as expected. No one has been injured. As an additional note, Hurricane Sandy had recently moved past artificial island. Salem Unit 1 is currently in Mode 3. Salem Unit 2 reactor is currently in its 2R19 refueling outage and is shutdown and defueled with no fuel movement in progress."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE ON 10/30/12 AT 0835 EDT FROM JOHN OSBORNE TO DAN LIVERMORE * * *
"At 0513, following [a] Unit 1 manual [reactor] trip due to loss of condenser cooling, a manual steam line isolation was initiated due to a high condenser back pressure. All main steamline isolation valves responded as expected. The high condenser back pressure resulted in the #11 low pressure turbine rupture disc relieving. Unit 1 remains in mode 3 with Reactor Coolant System temperature at 549 [degrees] and stable. Reactor Coolant System pressure is 2235 psig and in automatic control. Pressurizer level is on program at 26 percent level and in automatic control. Core cooling is via aux feed water and the steam generator levels are on program. There were no [personnel] injuries."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Caruso).
"This report if being made under the requirements of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B), Actuation of the Reactor Protection System While Critical, except preplanned, and under the requirements of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A), Valid Actuation of Listed System, except preplanned.
"Salem Unit 1 was operating at 100% reactor power when a loss of 4 condenser circulators required a manual reactor trip in accordance with station procedures. The cause of the 4 circulators being removed from service was due to a combination of high river level and detritus from Hurricane Sandy's transit.
"All control rods inserted. A subsequent loss of the 2 remaining circulators required transition of decay heat removal from condenser steam dumps to the 11-14 MS10s (atmospheric steam dump). Decay heat removal is from the 11/12 Aux Feed Pumps to all 4 steam generators via the 11-14 MS10s. 11/12/13 AFW pumps started due to low level on all steam generators due to shrink from full power operation (this is a normal response). All safety related equipment functioned as expected. No one has been injured. As an additional note, Hurricane Sandy had recently moved past artificial island. Salem Unit 1 is currently in Mode 3. Salem Unit 2 reactor is currently in its 2R19 refueling outage and is shutdown and defueled with no fuel movement in progress."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE ON 10/30/12 AT 0835 EDT FROM JOHN OSBORNE TO DAN LIVERMORE * * *
"At 0513, following [a] Unit 1 manual [reactor] trip due to loss of condenser cooling, a manual steam line isolation was initiated due to a high condenser back pressure. All main steamline isolation valves responded as expected. The high condenser back pressure resulted in the #11 low pressure turbine rupture disc relieving. Unit 1 remains in mode 3 with Reactor Coolant System temperature at 549 [degrees] and stable. Reactor Coolant System pressure is 2235 psig and in automatic control. Pressurizer level is on program at 26 percent level and in automatic control. Core cooling is via aux feed water and the steam generator levels are on program. There were no [personnel] injuries."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Caruso).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48455
Facility: PEACH BOTTOM
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JAMES BROWN
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JAMES BROWN
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON
Notification Date: 10/30/2012
Notification Time: 03:20 [ET]
Event Date: 10/30/2012
Event Time: 00:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2012
Notification Time: 03:20 [ET]
Event Date: 10/30/2012
Event Time: 00:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2012
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):
JOHN CARUSO (R1DO)
JANE MARSHALL (IRD)
JOHN CARUSO (R1DO)
JANE MARSHALL (IRD)
| 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 |
LOSS OF EMERGENCY SIRENS DUE TO IMPACTS FROM HURRICANE SANDY
"Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Control Room was notified of a loss of greater than 25% of sirens after severe storms in the area associated with Hurricane Sandy. Thirty-one (31) of 97 Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) sirens are currently unavailable in Lancaster, York, Cecil and Harford Counties. Actions are currently being taken to restore unavailable sirens."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 0515 EDT ON 10/31/12 FROM SCOTT RUCKER TO S. SANDIN * * *
"Currently 12 of 97 sirens remain inoperable."
The licensee will inform state and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Caruso).
"Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Control Room was notified of a loss of greater than 25% of sirens after severe storms in the area associated with Hurricane Sandy. Thirty-one (31) of 97 Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) sirens are currently unavailable in Lancaster, York, Cecil and Harford Counties. Actions are currently being taken to restore unavailable sirens."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 0515 EDT ON 10/31/12 FROM SCOTT RUCKER TO S. SANDIN * * *
"Currently 12 of 97 sirens remain inoperable."
The licensee will inform state and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Caruso).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48460
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: GILBERT A. DeVRIES
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: GILBERT A. DeVRIES
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 10/31/2012
Notification Time: 00:07 [ET]
Event Date: 10/30/2012
Event Time: 23:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2012
Notification Time: 00:07 [ET]
Event Date: 10/30/2012
Event Time: 23:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2012
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):
IRC (R1)
IRC (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
"[The licensee] notified National Marine Fisheries Service per OC-08 that Oyster Creek has been unable to use the dilution and intake trash rake for greater than 24 hours due to safety concerns and loss of power. Daily manual raking of intake and dilution is in progress."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
"[The licensee] notified National Marine Fisheries Service per OC-08 that Oyster Creek has been unable to use the dilution and intake trash rake for greater than 24 hours due to safety concerns and loss of power. Daily manual raking of intake and dilution is in progress."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 48593
Rep Org: KENTUCKY DEPT OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: OWENSBORO MEDICAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Region: 1
City: OWENSBORO State: KY
County:
License #: 202-161-26
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MICHELE GREENWELL
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Licensee: OWENSBORO MEDICAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Region: 1
City: OWENSBORO State: KY
County:
License #: 202-161-26
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MICHELE GREENWELL
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 12/14/2012
Notification Time: 12:41 [ET]
Event Date: 10/30/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2012
Notification Time: 12:41 [ET]
Event Date: 10/30/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
DANIEL HOLODY (R1DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
MEDICAL EVENT INVOLVING PERMANENT PROSTATE BRACHYTHERAPY IMPLANT
The following was received from the Commonwealth of Kentucky via email:
"During a prostate implant the radiation oncologist and urologist encountered issues due to the prostate size, location and pubic arch. Some of the needles became bent during the procedure and the decision was made to abort the implant. While completing the procedure the radiation oncologist revised the written directive to reflect what had occurred and revised the prescribed dose based on the complications."
The patient received 64.51% of the intended dose. The procedure used 14 seeds manufactured by IsoAid with an activity of 0.350 mCi of I-125.
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.
The following was received from the Commonwealth of Kentucky via email:
"During a prostate implant the radiation oncologist and urologist encountered issues due to the prostate size, location and pubic arch. Some of the needles became bent during the procedure and the decision was made to abort the implant. While completing the procedure the radiation oncologist revised the written directive to reflect what had occurred and revised the prescribed dose based on the complications."
The patient received 64.51% of the intended dose. The procedure used 14 seeds manufactured by IsoAid with an activity of 0.350 mCi of I-125.
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.