Event Notification Report for March 08, 2000
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/07/2000 - 03/08/2000
EVENT NUMBERS
367703677236773367743677536768
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 36770
Rep Org: CROW BUTTE RESOURCES
Licensee: CROW BUTTE RESOURCES
Region: 4
City: CRAWFORD State: NE
County:
License #: SUA-1534
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE GRIFFIN
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Licensee: CROW BUTTE RESOURCES
Region: 4
City: CRAWFORD State: NE
County:
License #: SUA-1534
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE GRIFFIN
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Notification Date: 03/08/2000
Notification Time: 10:49 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2000
Event Time: 08:40 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2000
Notification Time: 10:49 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2000
Event Time: 08:40 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
KRISS KENNEDY (R4)
SUSAN GREENE (NMSS)
KRISS KENNEDY (R4)
SUSAN GREENE (NMSS)
MONITOR WELL IN EXCURSION STATUS
A MONITOR WELL AT MINE UNIT 6 NEAR CRAWFORD, NE WAS DECLARED IN AN EXCURSION STATUS BASED ON EXCEEDING THE UPPER CONTROL LIMIT (UCL) FOR CHLORIDES. THE UCL IS 19 PPM AND THE CONCENTRATION MEASURED WAS 20 PPM. THE LICENSEE BELIEVES THIS IS A NORMAL VARIATION IN THE CHLORIDE LEVEL AND INTENDS TO INCREASE THE SAMPLE FREQUENCY.
A MONITOR WELL AT MINE UNIT 6 NEAR CRAWFORD, NE WAS DECLARED IN AN EXCURSION STATUS BASED ON EXCEEDING THE UPPER CONTROL LIMIT (UCL) FOR CHLORIDES. THE UCL IS 19 PPM AND THE CONCENTRATION MEASURED WAS 20 PPM. THE LICENSEE BELIEVES THIS IS A NORMAL VARIATION IN THE CHLORIDE LEVEL AND INTENDS TO INCREASE THE SAMPLE FREQUENCY.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 36772
Rep Org: MA RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM
Licensee: AEA TECHNOLOGY QSA, INC
Region: 1
City: BURLINGTON State: MA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BOB GALLAGHAR
HQ OPS Officer: DICK JOLLIFFE
Licensee: AEA TECHNOLOGY QSA, INC
Region: 1
City: BURLINGTON State: MA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BOB GALLAGHAR
HQ OPS Officer: DICK JOLLIFFE
Notification Date: 03/08/2000
Notification Time: 12:42 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2000
Event Time: 12:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2000
Notification Time: 12:42 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2000
Event Time: 12:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GREG CRANSTON (R1)
SUSAN GREENE (NMSS)
RON HAUBER (IP)
GREG CRANSTON (R1)
SUSAN GREENE (NMSS)
RON HAUBER (IP)
- SHIPMENT OF THREE 100 MILLICURIE Fe-55 SOURCES MISSING IN SOUTH KOREA -
Bob Gallaghar, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, reported that on 02/04/00, Hanmi Express Company, Jamaica, NY, shipped an excepted package containing three 100 millicurie Fe-55 sources from AEA Technology QSA Inc (formally Amersham), Burlington, MA, to Shin-Ho Paper & Manufacturing Company, Jin-Ju City, South Korea. The freight forwarder (Hanmi Express) apparently opened the shipping container and added electronics parts that were destined for Shin-Ho and resealed the container.
On 03/07/00, Shin-Ho reported that they had received a box of electronics components; the South Korean customer for which the electronics components were intended had received an empty box.
Chris Martel, AEA Technology, is investigating this incident.
Bob Gallaghar plans to notify New York State representatives.
* * * UPDATE AT 1421 ON 03/08/00 FROM BOB GALLAGHAR TO JOLLIFFE * * *
The package of missing sources has been located in a warehouse in South Korea and is being shipped to Shin-Ho. Bob Gallaghar plans to notify New York State representatives.
The NRC Operations Officer notified the R1DO Greg Cranston, NMSS EO Susan Greene, and IP Ron Hauber.
Bob Gallaghar, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, reported that on 02/04/00, Hanmi Express Company, Jamaica, NY, shipped an excepted package containing three 100 millicurie Fe-55 sources from AEA Technology QSA Inc (formally Amersham), Burlington, MA, to Shin-Ho Paper & Manufacturing Company, Jin-Ju City, South Korea. The freight forwarder (Hanmi Express) apparently opened the shipping container and added electronics parts that were destined for Shin-Ho and resealed the container.
On 03/07/00, Shin-Ho reported that they had received a box of electronics components; the South Korean customer for which the electronics components were intended had received an empty box.
Chris Martel, AEA Technology, is investigating this incident.
Bob Gallaghar plans to notify New York State representatives.
* * * UPDATE AT 1421 ON 03/08/00 FROM BOB GALLAGHAR TO JOLLIFFE * * *
The package of missing sources has been located in a warehouse in South Korea and is being shipped to Shin-Ho. Bob Gallaghar plans to notify New York State representatives.
The NRC Operations Officer notified the R1DO Greg Cranston, NMSS EO Susan Greene, and IP Ron Hauber.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 36773
Facility: HATCH
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: EDWIN URQUHART
HQ OPS Officer: DICK JOLLIFFE
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: EDWIN URQUHART
HQ OPS Officer: DICK JOLLIFFE
Notification Date: 03/08/2000
Notification Time: 16:20 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2000
Event Time: 15:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2000
Notification Time: 16:20 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2000
Event Time: 15:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(v) - OTHER ASMT/COMM INOP
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(v) - OTHER ASMT/COMM INOP
Person (Organization):
EDWARD MCALPINE (R2)
EDWARD MCALPINE (R2)
| 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 | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
- PRIMARY AND SECONDARY METEOROLOGICAL TOWER WIND SPEED INDICATORS INOPERABLE -
With the primary meteorological tower wind speed indicator inoperable, the backup meteorological tower wind speed indicator was determined to be inoperable at 1530 on 03/08/00. This condition constitutes a major loss of emergency capability in accordance with the licensee emergency plan. The licensee is repairing the wind speed indicators and developing a contingency plan to obtain wind speed readings from the National Weather Service during a declared emergency.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
With the primary meteorological tower wind speed indicator inoperable, the backup meteorological tower wind speed indicator was determined to be inoperable at 1530 on 03/08/00. This condition constitutes a major loss of emergency capability in accordance with the licensee emergency plan. The licensee is repairing the wind speed indicators and developing a contingency plan to obtain wind speed readings from the National Weather Service during a declared emergency.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 36774
Facility: FT CALHOUN
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: CHUCK MARASCO
HQ OPS Officer: DICK JOLLIFFE
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: CHUCK MARASCO
HQ OPS Officer: DICK JOLLIFFE
Notification Date: 03/08/2000
Notification Time: 18:00 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2000
Event Time: 15:50 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2000
Notification Time: 18:00 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2000
Event Time: 15:50 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(vi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(vi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
DAVID LOVELESS (R4)
DAVID LOVELESS (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
- REVERSE OSMOSIS UNIT BRINE EFFLUENT pH OUT OF NPDES PERMIT SPECIFICATION -
During the monthly National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) sampling, the reverse osmosis unit brine effluent pH was determined to be out of specification. The effluent pH was determined to be 5.85 which was below the normal pH range of 6.5 to 9.0. The reverse osmosis unit was just coming out of an acid cleaning, and apparently did not have the sodium hydroxide neutralization injection feed rate set properly. This event resulted in a NPDES permit noncompliance for NPDES Point No. 002.
Licensee chemistry department personnel are in the process of sampling the reverse osmosis unit brine effluent pH and the river outfall. (NPDES Points No. 001 and 002). The brine effluent is directed into the plant discharge tunnel and being diluted by 360,000 gallons of water.
The licensee notified the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and the NRC Resident Inspector.
During the monthly National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) sampling, the reverse osmosis unit brine effluent pH was determined to be out of specification. The effluent pH was determined to be 5.85 which was below the normal pH range of 6.5 to 9.0. The reverse osmosis unit was just coming out of an acid cleaning, and apparently did not have the sodium hydroxide neutralization injection feed rate set properly. This event resulted in a NPDES permit noncompliance for NPDES Point No. 002.
Licensee chemistry department personnel are in the process of sampling the reverse osmosis unit brine effluent pH and the river outfall. (NPDES Points No. 001 and 002). The brine effluent is directed into the plant discharge tunnel and being diluted by 360,000 gallons of water.
The licensee notified the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 36775
Facility: CLINTON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: RON FRANTZ
HQ OPS Officer: DICK JOLLIFFE
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: RON FRANTZ
HQ OPS Officer: DICK JOLLIFFE
Notification Date: 03/08/2000
Notification Time: 18:12 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2000
Event Time: 12:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2000
Notification Time: 18:12 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2000
Event Time: 12:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21(c)(3)(i) - DEFECTS/NONCOMPLIANCE
10 CFR Section:
21.21(c)(3)(i) - DEFECTS/NONCOMPLIANCE
Person (Organization):
ROGER LANKSBURY (R3)
VERN HODGE (by fax)
ROGER LANKSBURY (R3)
VERN HODGE (by fax)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
10CFR Part 21 Report -
On 03/08/00, Clinton Power Station (CPS) officials notified the NRC of the failure of two hydramotors prior to installation in the plant. The hydramotors failed to meet fail safe return time test acceptance criteria and recycle criteria during bench testing due to the malfunction of hydramotor pump assemblies manufactured and supplied to CPS by ITT Barton. Reference CPS Letter #U-603341 dated 03/08/00.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
On 03/08/00, Clinton Power Station (CPS) officials notified the NRC of the failure of two hydramotors prior to installation in the plant. The hydramotors failed to meet fail safe return time test acceptance criteria and recycle criteria during bench testing due to the malfunction of hydramotor pump assemblies manufactured and supplied to CPS by ITT Barton. Reference CPS Letter #U-603341 dated 03/08/00.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 36768
Facility: HATCH
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: PAUL UNDERWOOD
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: PAUL UNDERWOOD
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Notification Date: 03/08/2000
Notification Time: 07:27 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2000
Event Time: 03:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/15/2000
Notification Time: 07:27 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2000
Event Time: 03:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/15/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(ii) - ESF ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(ii) - ESF ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
EDWARD MCALPINE (R2)
EDWARD MCALPINE (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
ESF ACTUATION - CONTROL ROOM VENTILATION SYSTEM
Moving the Unit 2 dryer during refueling operations set off an area radiation alarm. The alarm caused the control room ventilation system to shift into pressurization mode. The radiation alarm cleared as the dryer was placed in its storage location. The trip has been reset and the control room ventilation has been returned to its normal lineup.
The licensee will notify the NRC resident inspector.
* * * UPDATE ON 3/15/00 @ 1625 BY URQUHART TO GOULD * * * RETRACTION
Upon further investigation the licensee has determined that the control room ventilation shifted to the pressurization mode as a result of an invalid signal. Since the originating signal is not identified as an ESF, no notification is required, therefore the licensee is retracting this event.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified. Reg 2 RDO (Belisle) was notified.
Moving the Unit 2 dryer during refueling operations set off an area radiation alarm. The alarm caused the control room ventilation system to shift into pressurization mode. The radiation alarm cleared as the dryer was placed in its storage location. The trip has been reset and the control room ventilation has been returned to its normal lineup.
The licensee will notify the NRC resident inspector.
* * * UPDATE ON 3/15/00 @ 1625 BY URQUHART TO GOULD * * * RETRACTION
Upon further investigation the licensee has determined that the control room ventilation shifted to the pressurization mode as a result of an invalid signal. Since the originating signal is not identified as an ESF, no notification is required, therefore the licensee is retracting this event.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified. Reg 2 RDO (Belisle) was notified.