Event Notification Report for April 16, 2000
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/15/2000 - 04/16/2000
EVENT NUMBERS
3689836895368963690039711
Hospital
Event Number: 36898
Rep Org: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF LANCASTER
Licensee: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF LANCASTER
Region: 1
City: LANCASTER State: PA
County: LANCASTER
License #: 37-12495-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARY FEKETE
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Licensee: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF LANCASTER
Region: 1
City: LANCASTER State: PA
County: LANCASTER
License #: 37-12495-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARY FEKETE
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 04/17/2000
Notification Time: 09:48 [ET]
Event Date: 04/16/2000
Event Time: 14:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/17/2000
Notification Time: 09:48 [ET]
Event Date: 04/16/2000
Event Time: 14:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/17/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JOHN WHITE (R1)
BRIAN SMITH (NMSS)
CHARLIE MILLER (IRO)
JOHN WHITE (R1)
BRIAN SMITH (NMSS)
CHARLIE MILLER (IRO)
RECEIPT OF A PACKAGE WITH SURFACE CONTAMINATION GREATER THAN THE 2,000 DPM/100 cm² LIMIT
On 04/16/00, a package arrived from Syncore (a pharmacy located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), and calculations following a wipe test of the package revealed surface contamination of 13,600 DPM/cm². This was discovered at 0230 on 04/16/00. The licensee reported that the package contained technetium-99m and that the licensee normally receives 50 mCi in each package. At the time of this event notification, the package had not been opened, and there was no report of a breach. The licensee quarantined the package in a storage area and notified Syncore at 0245 on 04/16/00.
The licensee reported that the contamination is more likely to be around 2,400 DPM/cm² because the efficiency of the well counter is based on cesium and the isotope involved was identified to be technetium-99m.
(Call the NRC operations officer for a licensee contact telephone number.)
On 04/16/00, a package arrived from Syncore (a pharmacy located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), and calculations following a wipe test of the package revealed surface contamination of 13,600 DPM/cm². This was discovered at 0230 on 04/16/00. The licensee reported that the package contained technetium-99m and that the licensee normally receives 50 mCi in each package. At the time of this event notification, the package had not been opened, and there was no report of a breach. The licensee quarantined the package in a storage area and notified Syncore at 0245 on 04/16/00.
The licensee reported that the contamination is more likely to be around 2,400 DPM/cm² because the efficiency of the well counter is based on cesium and the isotope involved was identified to be technetium-99m.
(Call the NRC operations officer for a licensee contact telephone number.)
Power Reactor
Event Number: 36895
Facility: BRAIDWOOD
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RICK GAYHEART
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RICK GAYHEART
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 04/16/2000
Notification Time: 05:45 [ET]
Event Date: 04/16/2000
Event Time: 04:20 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/16/2000
Notification Time: 05:45 [ET]
Event Date: 04/16/2000
Event Time: 04:20 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/16/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(ii) - RPS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(ii) - RPS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
PATRICK HILAND (R3)
PATRICK HILAND (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | M/R | N | 0 | Hot Standby | 0 | Hot Standby |
MANUAL REACTOR TRIP WITH ROD MOTION DUE TO A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHUTDOWN BANK 'B' GROUP DEMAND AND DIGITAL ROD POSITION INDICATION (DRPI) FOR ROD G-13
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"At 0420 CDT, the Unit 2 reactor trip breakers were opened while withdrawing the shutdown banks. Shutdown bank 'B' was at 17 steps by group demand and indicated (rod G-13) 210 steps by DRPI. [Technical Reference Manual (TRM)] 3.1.g required [the reactor] trip [breakers] to be opened immediately. The unit is stable in Mode 3. All rods indicated on the bottom."
The licensee stated that there was nothing unusual or not understood and that all systems functioned as required.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"At 0420 CDT, the Unit 2 reactor trip breakers were opened while withdrawing the shutdown banks. Shutdown bank 'B' was at 17 steps by group demand and indicated (rod G-13) 210 steps by DRPI. [Technical Reference Manual (TRM)] 3.1.g required [the reactor] trip [breakers] to be opened immediately. The unit is stable in Mode 3. All rods indicated on the bottom."
The licensee stated that there was nothing unusual or not understood and that all systems functioned as required.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 36896
Facility: DIABLO CANYON
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RAAB
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RAAB
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 04/16/2000
Notification Time: 13:28 [ET]
Event Date: 04/16/2000
Event Time: 07:34 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 04/16/2000
Notification Time: 13:28 [ET]
Event Date: 04/16/2000
Event Time: 07:34 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 04/16/2000
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):
CHARLES PAULK (R4)
CHARLES PAULK (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION MADE TO THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES
The licensee made an offsite notification to the National Marine Fisheries that a green sea turtle was found inside their intake structure. The licensee will take the sea turtle out to sea and release it . As a courtesy the licensee will notified state and local officials.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this offsite notification by the licensee.
The licensee made an offsite notification to the National Marine Fisheries that a green sea turtle was found inside their intake structure. The licensee will take the sea turtle out to sea and release it . As a courtesy the licensee will notified state and local officials.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this offsite notification by the licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 36900
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: STEVE MERRILL
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: STEVE MERRILL
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 04/17/2000
Notification Time: 12:35 [ET]
Event Date: 04/16/2000
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/17/2000
Notification Time: 12:35 [ET]
Event Date: 04/16/2000
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/17/2000
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):
CHRIS CHRISTENSEN (R2)
CHRIS CHRISTENSEN (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 | Y | 68 | Power Operation | 68 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION REGARDING DISCOVERY OF SEA TURTLE IN PLANT INTAKE CANAL
"At approximately 12:00 on 4/16/00, a loggerhead sea turtle was recovered from the plant's intake canal. The turtle was alive, but in need of rehabilitation, and was subsequently sent to a facility at Sea World. As required by the plant's sea turtle permit, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was notified of the event. The notification of the DEP necessitates a four (4) hour phone call to the NRC.
"The licensee recognizes that this notification is being made outside the allotted four (4) hour window. The root cause will be investigated through the Condition Report process."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this notification by the licensee.
"At approximately 12:00 on 4/16/00, a loggerhead sea turtle was recovered from the plant's intake canal. The turtle was alive, but in need of rehabilitation, and was subsequently sent to a facility at Sea World. As required by the plant's sea turtle permit, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was notified of the event. The notification of the DEP necessitates a four (4) hour phone call to the NRC.
"The licensee recognizes that this notification is being made outside the allotted four (4) hour window. The root cause will be investigated through the Condition Report process."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this notification by the licensee.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 39711
Rep Org: FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER
Licensee: FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER
Region: 1
City: PHILADELPHIA State: PA
County:
License #: 37-02766-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KAREN SHEEHAN
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Licensee: FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER
Region: 1
City: PHILADELPHIA State: PA
County:
License #: 37-02766-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KAREN SHEEHAN
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 03/28/2003
Notification Time: 14:30 [ET]
Event Date: 04/16/2000
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/28/2003
Notification Time: 14:30 [ET]
Event Date: 04/16/2000
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/28/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>1000X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>1000X
Person (Organization):
PAMELA HENDERSON (R1)
SUSAN FRANT (NMSS)
PAMELA HENDERSON (R1)
SUSAN FRANT (NMSS)
NRC LICENSEE TRANSFERRED RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL TO UNLICENSED ENTITY
On April 16, 2000, the licensee transferred a Varian 6/100 linear accelerator, with a 41 millicurie depleted uranium source, to Centura X-Ray, Cleveland, Ohio, an unlicensed entity. The transfer was part of an equipment upgrade made between the licensee and Siemens Medical Systems Inc.
Siemens sold the Varian 6/100 to Linac Systems, Lakewood, New Jersey who in turn sold the equipment to eRad Therapy, Inc. of Bothell, Washington. eRad Therapy transported the device to the therapy division of Centura X-ray.
The depleted uranium is currently in the possession of a licensed low level waste storage facility awaiting burial at an appropriate waste disposal facility.
On April 16, 2000, the licensee transferred a Varian 6/100 linear accelerator, with a 41 millicurie depleted uranium source, to Centura X-Ray, Cleveland, Ohio, an unlicensed entity. The transfer was part of an equipment upgrade made between the licensee and Siemens Medical Systems Inc.
Siemens sold the Varian 6/100 to Linac Systems, Lakewood, New Jersey who in turn sold the equipment to eRad Therapy, Inc. of Bothell, Washington. eRad Therapy transported the device to the therapy division of Centura X-ray.
The depleted uranium is currently in the possession of a licensed low level waste storage facility awaiting burial at an appropriate waste disposal facility.