Event Notification Report for January 21, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/20/2016 - 01/21/2016
Part 21
Event Number: 51674
Rep Org: CURTISS WRIGHT NUCLEAR DIVISION
Licensee: CURTISS WRIGHT NUCLEAR DIVISION
Region: 1
City: HUNTSVILLE State: AL
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SAMUEL BLEDSOE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: CURTISS WRIGHT NUCLEAR DIVISION
Region: 1
City: HUNTSVILLE State: AL
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SAMUEL BLEDSOE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 01/22/2016
Notification Time: 14:09 [ET]
Event Date: 01/21/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/22/2016
Notification Time: 14:09 [ET]
Event Date: 01/21/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/22/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
Person (Organization):
HAROLD GRAY (R1DO)
PART 21/50.55 REACT (EMAI)
HAROLD GRAY (R1DO)
PART 21/50.55 REACT (EMAI)
PART 21 NOTIFICATION - POTENTIAL DEFECT IN OKONITE TAPE SPLICES
The following information was obtained from Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division via fax and email:
"This letter is issued to provide initial notification of a potential defect in Okonite Tape Splices. The potential defect is inadequate radiation testing performed by Steris/lsomedix.
"In response to NRC Information Notice 2015-12: 'Unaccounted for Error Terms Associated with the Irradiation Testing and Environmental Qualification of Important-to-Safety Components,' an investigation was performed to determine if products had radiation testing performed by Steris/lsomedix, and any impact. This investigation commenced on November 25, 2015.
"It was determined on January 21, 2016 that the qualification of Okonite Tape Splices is affected by the unaccounted for error terms discussed in Information Notice 2015-12. This product has only been provided to James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. This customer will be notified today.
"As a corrective action, Qualification Report PEI-TR-842900-1 will be revised to decrease the Total Integrated Dose (TID) reported by 9.6% based upon the guidance of Information Notice 2015-012. This revision will be provided to James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant within 30 days of this notification. Notification will be provided when this corrective action is complete.
"If additional information is required, please contact me by the methods provided below or Quality Assurance Manager Tony Gill: 256-426-4558, tgill@curtisswright.com."
* * * UPDATE FROM SAMUEL BLEDSOE TO VINCE KLCO VIA FACSIMILE ON 2/22/2016 AT 1434 EDT * * *
"February 22, 2016
"To whom it may concern:
"On January 22, 2016, Curtiss-Wright Nuclear issued an initial notification letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and customer James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant concerning a potential defect in Okonite Tape Splices. The potential defect was inadequate radiation testing performed by Steris/lsomedix. As a corrective action, Qualification Report PEI-TR-842900-1 has been revised to decrease the Total Integrated Dose (TID) reported by 9.6% based upon the guidance of NRC Information Notice 2015-012: 'Unaccounted for Error Terms Associated with the Irradiation Testing and Environmental Qualification of Important-to-Safety Components.' As of this date, Qualification Report PEl-TR-842900-1, Revision C has been provided to James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. This letter provides the final status and closeout of the above referenced 10CFR21 notification. If you require additional details or would like to discuss further, please contact me by the methods provided below or Quality Assurance Manager Tony Gill: 256-426-4558, tgill@curtisswright.com.
"Sincerely,
Samuel Bledsoe
Engineering Manager
"Nuclear Division
Curtiss-Wright
125 West Park Loop, Huntsville, AL 35806
T: 256.924.74481 M: 256.690.78521 F: 256.722.8533"
Notified R1DO (Ferdas) and Part 21 Group via email.
The following information was obtained from Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division via fax and email:
"This letter is issued to provide initial notification of a potential defect in Okonite Tape Splices. The potential defect is inadequate radiation testing performed by Steris/lsomedix.
"In response to NRC Information Notice 2015-12: 'Unaccounted for Error Terms Associated with the Irradiation Testing and Environmental Qualification of Important-to-Safety Components,' an investigation was performed to determine if products had radiation testing performed by Steris/lsomedix, and any impact. This investigation commenced on November 25, 2015.
"It was determined on January 21, 2016 that the qualification of Okonite Tape Splices is affected by the unaccounted for error terms discussed in Information Notice 2015-12. This product has only been provided to James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. This customer will be notified today.
"As a corrective action, Qualification Report PEI-TR-842900-1 will be revised to decrease the Total Integrated Dose (TID) reported by 9.6% based upon the guidance of Information Notice 2015-012. This revision will be provided to James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant within 30 days of this notification. Notification will be provided when this corrective action is complete.
"If additional information is required, please contact me by the methods provided below or Quality Assurance Manager Tony Gill: 256-426-4558, tgill@curtisswright.com."
* * * UPDATE FROM SAMUEL BLEDSOE TO VINCE KLCO VIA FACSIMILE ON 2/22/2016 AT 1434 EDT * * *
"February 22, 2016
"To whom it may concern:
"On January 22, 2016, Curtiss-Wright Nuclear issued an initial notification letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and customer James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant concerning a potential defect in Okonite Tape Splices. The potential defect was inadequate radiation testing performed by Steris/lsomedix. As a corrective action, Qualification Report PEI-TR-842900-1 has been revised to decrease the Total Integrated Dose (TID) reported by 9.6% based upon the guidance of NRC Information Notice 2015-012: 'Unaccounted for Error Terms Associated with the Irradiation Testing and Environmental Qualification of Important-to-Safety Components.' As of this date, Qualification Report PEl-TR-842900-1, Revision C has been provided to James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. This letter provides the final status and closeout of the above referenced 10CFR21 notification. If you require additional details or would like to discuss further, please contact me by the methods provided below or Quality Assurance Manager Tony Gill: 256-426-4558, tgill@curtisswright.com.
"Sincerely,
Samuel Bledsoe
Engineering Manager
"Nuclear Division
Curtiss-Wright
125 West Park Loop, Huntsville, AL 35806
T: 256.924.74481 M: 256.690.78521 F: 256.722.8533"
Notified R1DO (Ferdas) and Part 21 Group via email.
Agreement State
Event Number: 51671
Rep Org: PA BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: CLARION BOARDS, INC
Region: 1
City: SHIPPENVILLE State: PA
County:
License #: PA-G0084
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: CLARION BOARDS, INC
Region: 1
City: SHIPPENVILLE State: PA
County:
License #: PA-G0084
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 01/21/2016
Notification Time: 13:06 [ET]
Event Date: 01/21/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/21/2016
Notification Time: 13:06 [ET]
Event Date: 01/21/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/21/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
HAROLD GRAY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
HAROLD GRAY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOACTIVE GAUGE SHUTTER FAILURE
The following information was obtained from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania via facsimile:
"The roll pin on the shutter handle of a Ronan Engineering gauge broke, most likely due to environmental conditions. The shutter is in the closed position and the gauge is out of service. The licensee plans to contact the manufacturer for repair. No overexposures have occurred.
"Manufacturer: Ronan Engineering
Model: SA1-F37
Serial #: M7255
Isotope: Cs-137
Activity: 10 mCi
"Cause of the Event: The gauge is located in a harsh and dirty environment. In the past, they designed and installed a cover to shield the gauge. When inspecting the gauge after the event, it was noticed that this cover had fallen off.
"Actions: A reactive inspection is planned by the Department [Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection]. More information will be provided upon receipt."
PA Report No.: PA160005
The following information was obtained from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania via facsimile:
"The roll pin on the shutter handle of a Ronan Engineering gauge broke, most likely due to environmental conditions. The shutter is in the closed position and the gauge is out of service. The licensee plans to contact the manufacturer for repair. No overexposures have occurred.
"Manufacturer: Ronan Engineering
Model: SA1-F37
Serial #: M7255
Isotope: Cs-137
Activity: 10 mCi
"Cause of the Event: The gauge is located in a harsh and dirty environment. In the past, they designed and installed a cover to shield the gauge. When inspecting the gauge after the event, it was noticed that this cover had fallen off.
"Actions: A reactive inspection is planned by the Department [Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection]. More information will be provided upon receipt."
PA Report No.: PA160005
Agreement State
Event Number: 51691
Rep Org: COLORADO DEPT OF HEALTH
Licensee: CJAMS INC & HIGH COUNTRY AUTO ACCESSORIES
Region: 4
City: YAMPA/STEAMBOAT SPRINGS State: CO
County:
License #: CO GENERAL LI
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LINDA BARTISH
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Licensee: CJAMS INC & HIGH COUNTRY AUTO ACCESSORIES
Region: 4
City: YAMPA/STEAMBOAT SPRINGS State: CO
County:
License #: CO GENERAL LI
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LINDA BARTISH
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 01/28/2016
Notification Time: 13:09 [ET]
Event Date: 01/21/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 01/28/2016
Notification Time: 13:09 [ET]
Event Date: 01/21/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 01/28/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST/ABANDONED TRITIUM EXIT SIGN
The following Agreement State Report was received by the State of Colorado via email:
"[The licensee reported that,] according to the maintenance specialist for the property [located in Steamboat Springs, CO], an inspection of the property was conducted to complete the Radioactive Materials Unit annual report for 2015. They reported on 6/24/15, the exit sign was still in the space. Upon completing an audit of the general license files, contact was made to the current tenant who reported the building had been remodeled. A call was made to the reporting maintenance staff who completed the forms. During the discussion regarding the lost/abandoned exit sign, a request for further information would need to be submitted along with a corrective action should the sign not be found. [The maintenance specialist] conducted a site inspection and found the sign to be missing on 1/21/16. A detailed report was submitted with a corrective action letter received on 1/27/16.
"Tritium Exit Sign:
Model: SLX 60
Source Serial: #412078
Isotope: H-3, Activity
Activity: 7500 mCi
Date Shipped from Isolite Corporation: 6-18-2007
"The property management company is reviewing all properties to verify if a Tritium exit signs are still in use and providing the current tenants of regulatory requirements to correct and prevent any future displacement or loss of exit signs containing Tritium."
Colorado Event Report ID No.: CO16-I16-02
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
The following Agreement State Report was received by the State of Colorado via email:
"[The licensee reported that,] according to the maintenance specialist for the property [located in Steamboat Springs, CO], an inspection of the property was conducted to complete the Radioactive Materials Unit annual report for 2015. They reported on 6/24/15, the exit sign was still in the space. Upon completing an audit of the general license files, contact was made to the current tenant who reported the building had been remodeled. A call was made to the reporting maintenance staff who completed the forms. During the discussion regarding the lost/abandoned exit sign, a request for further information would need to be submitted along with a corrective action should the sign not be found. [The maintenance specialist] conducted a site inspection and found the sign to be missing on 1/21/16. A detailed report was submitted with a corrective action letter received on 1/27/16.
"Tritium Exit Sign:
Model: SLX 60
Source Serial: #412078
Isotope: H-3, Activity
Activity: 7500 mCi
Date Shipped from Isolite Corporation: 6-18-2007
"The property management company is reviewing all properties to verify if a Tritium exit signs are still in use and providing the current tenants of regulatory requirements to correct and prevent any future displacement or loss of exit signs containing Tritium."
Colorado Event Report ID No.: CO16-I16-02
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