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Event Notification Report for January 14, 2020

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

Event Reports For
1/13/2020 - 1/14/2020

** EVENT NUMBERS **

Non-Agreement State	Event Number: 54462
Rep Org: BAYER CROPSCIENCE Licensee: BAYER CROPSCIENCE Region: 3 City: KANSAS CITY State: MO County: License #: 24-03830-01 Agreement: N Docket: NRC Notified By: STEVEN SCHERICH HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD	Notification Date: 01/03/2020 Notification Time: 13:15 [ET] Event Date: 01/02/2020 Event Time: 00:00 [CST] Last Update Date: 01/03/2020
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: 30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE	Person (Organization): MICHAEL KUNOWSKI (R3DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)

Event Text

STUCK OPEN PROCESS GAUGE SHUTTER

On 1/2/2020, it was discovered that the shutter on a centrifuge process level gauge was stuck in the open position. The gauge is a Berthold model LB7442F, serial number 6005 containing a 3000 mCi Cs-137 source. The source serial number is 5559GN. The shutter is normally open during process operation and closed during maintenance. Red tape and plywood have been erected in order to prevent inadvertent personnel entry into the area. No over-exposures have occurred. A Berthold representative should be on-site next week to repair the shutter.

Power Reactor	Event Number: 54472
Facility: MCGUIRE Region: 2 State: NC Unit: [1] [2] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: JEFF SANDERS HQ OPS Officer: ANDREW WAUGH	Notification Date: 01/13/2020 Notification Time: 09:17 [ET] Event Date: 01/13/2020 Event Time: 09:10 [EST] Last Update Date: 01/13/2020
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE	Person (Organization): STEVEN RUDISAIL (R2DO)

Unit

SCRAM Code

RX Crit

Initial PWR

Initial RX Mode

Current PWR

Current RX Mode

100

Power Operation

100

Power Operation

100

Power Operation

100

Power Operation

Event Text

PLANNED TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER POWER MODIFICATION

"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the work activity affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.

"A planned modification to the Technical Support Center (TSC) power supplies started on January 13, 2020. The work activity includes installation of a permanent back-up diesel generator and rewiring of automatic and manual power transfer switches. The work duration is approximately three weeks.

"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the Emergency Coordinator and the TSC staff will assemble and staff the alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures. The Emergency Response Organization team has been notified of the TSC modification and the need to assemble and staff the alternate location during an emergency.

"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: 54474
Facility: FERMI Region: 3 State: MI Unit: [2] [] [] RX Type: [2] GE-4 NRC Notified By: CYNTHIA BOMYEA HQ OPS Officer: KARL DIEDERICH	Notification Date: 01/13/2020 Notification Time: 15:08 [ET] Event Date: 01/13/2020 Event Time: 10:13 [EST] Last Update Date: 01/13/2020
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: 26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY	Person (Organization): ERIC DUNCAN (R3DO) FFD GROUP (EMAIL)

Unit

SCRAM Code

RX Crit

Initial PWR

Initial RX Mode

Current PWR

Current RX Mode

100

Power Operation

100

Power Operation

Event Text

NON-LICENSED SUPERVISOR TESTED POSITIVE FOR ALCOHOL

A non-licensed contract employee supervisor tested positive for alcohol at another facility. The employee's access to Fermi 2 has been terminated.

The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.

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