Event Notification Report for September 25, 2000
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/24/2000 - 09/25/2000
EVENT NUMBERS
373813737437375373763737737420
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 37381
Rep Org: PHILLIP MORRIS, USA
Licensee: PHILLIP MORRIS, USA
Region: 2
City: RICHMOND State: VA
County:
License #: 45-00385-06
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHUCK STIFF
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Licensee: PHILLIP MORRIS, USA
Region: 2
City: RICHMOND State: VA
County:
License #: 45-00385-06
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHUCK STIFF
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 09/26/2000
Notification Time: 18:28 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2000
Event Time: 17:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/26/2000
Notification Time: 18:28 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2000
Event Time: 17:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/26/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2)(ii) - EQUIP DISABLED/FAILS
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2)(ii) - EQUIP DISABLED/FAILS
Person (Organization):
CHARLES R. OGLE (R2)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
CHARLES R. OGLE (R2)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
ACCURAY MICRO 10 GAUGE LEAD FUSIBLE LINK MELTED AND CAUSED THE SHUTTER OF THE GAUGE TO REMAIN OPEN.
24 HOUR NOTIFICATION
An Accuray Micro 10 gauge, containing a 25 millicurie Sr-90 sealed source, fusible lead link melted, preventing the gauge shutter from closing. A warning light associated with Accuray Micro 10 gauge warned plant personnel that the shutter to the gauge was still open. Nobody was exposed. The Accuray Micro 10 gauge registration number is NR-109-D-125-B. The shutter of the gauge was closed, placed in a lead pig and stored in a lead safe.
24 HOUR NOTIFICATION
An Accuray Micro 10 gauge, containing a 25 millicurie Sr-90 sealed source, fusible lead link melted, preventing the gauge shutter from closing. A warning light associated with Accuray Micro 10 gauge warned plant personnel that the shutter to the gauge was still open. Nobody was exposed. The Accuray Micro 10 gauge registration number is NR-109-D-125-B. The shutter of the gauge was closed, placed in a lead pig and stored in a lead safe.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 37374
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: ARIAF & KEZAR INC
Region: 4
City: SAN ANTONIO State: TX
County:
License #: L04964-001
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: OGDEN (FAX)
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: ARIAF & KEZAR INC
Region: 4
City: SAN ANTONIO State: TX
County:
License #: L04964-001
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: OGDEN (FAX)
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 09/25/2000
Notification Time: 09:14 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2000
Event Time: 07:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/25/2000
Notification Time: 09:14 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2000
Event Time: 07:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/25/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CHUCK CAIN (R4)
DON COOL (NMSS)
CHUCK CAIN (R4)
DON COOL (NMSS)
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WAS NOTIFIED BY ONE OF THEIR LICENSEES OF A STOLEN TROXLER GAUGE IN BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS
A Troxler Model 3430, Serial No. 31532, sources: 8 millicurie Cs-137, Serial No. 750-6340; and 40 millicurie Am-241 /Be, Serial No. 47-28154 was apparently stolen from the back of a company truck at an overnight lodging in Brownsville Texas. The operator/driver discovered the theft between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. this morning. The security chains in the bed of the truck had been cut. The gauge and the operators tool box were stolen. A police report has been filed with the Brownsville Police Department. The gauge was to be used at a temporary jobsite today. The owner of the stolen gauge is a Texas Licensee, L04964-001. The licensee is considering offering a reward for return of the gauge.
A Troxler Model 3430, Serial No. 31532, sources: 8 millicurie Cs-137, Serial No. 750-6340; and 40 millicurie Am-241 /Be, Serial No. 47-28154 was apparently stolen from the back of a company truck at an overnight lodging in Brownsville Texas. The operator/driver discovered the theft between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. this morning. The security chains in the bed of the truck had been cut. The gauge and the operators tool box were stolen. A police report has been filed with the Brownsville Police Department. The gauge was to be used at a temporary jobsite today. The owner of the stolen gauge is a Texas Licensee, L04964-001. The licensee is considering offering a reward for return of the gauge.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37375
Facility: SEQUOYAH
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: HOWARD
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: HOWARD
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 09/25/2000
Notification Time: 11:18 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2000
Event Time: 10:33 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/25/2000
Notification Time: 11:18 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2000
Event Time: 10:33 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/25/2000
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):
THOMAS DECKER (R2)
THOMAS DECKER (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/R | Y | 78 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
REACTOR TRIP FROM 78% POWER DUE TO A LOW STEAM GENERATOR LEVEL
The event was initiated at 1030 EDT when the "1A" main feedwater pump tripped. An automatic runback [from 100%] to 75% turbine power occurred, however, the "1B" main feedwater pump did not automatically speedup to full load as designed. An attempt to manually load the "1B" main feedwater pump was ineffective and a trip occurred as a result of a low steam generator level. All rods fully inserted, no ECCS initiated and no safety valves lifted. They are investigating the cause of this event.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
The event was initiated at 1030 EDT when the "1A" main feedwater pump tripped. An automatic runback [from 100%] to 75% turbine power occurred, however, the "1B" main feedwater pump did not automatically speedup to full load as designed. An attempt to manually load the "1B" main feedwater pump was ineffective and a trip occurred as a result of a low steam generator level. All rods fully inserted, no ECCS initiated and no safety valves lifted. They are investigating the cause of this event.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37376
Facility: CALVERT CLIFFS
Region: 1 State: MD
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: O'MEARA
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 1 State: MD
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: O'MEARA
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 09/25/2000
Notification Time: 12:47 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2000
Event Time: 08:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/25/2000
Notification Time: 12:47 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2000
Event Time: 08:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/25/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JOHN KINNEMAN (R1)
JOHN KINNEMAN (R1)
| 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 |
LICENSEE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT 24 HOUR REPORT
The licensee, in accordance with their Technical Review (Requirement) Manual 15.7.5.c, reported that one of their diesel fire pumps and one pretreatment water storage tank (# 12) was removed from service for planned maintenance. The diesel fire pump was taken out of service to install a flange to isolate the pretreatment water storage tank for maintenance. The pump being out-of-service and having one of two sources of water out-of-service prompted the 24 hour report.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
See similar Event # 37367 reported on 09/22/00.
The licensee, in accordance with their Technical Review (Requirement) Manual 15.7.5.c, reported that one of their diesel fire pumps and one pretreatment water storage tank (# 12) was removed from service for planned maintenance. The diesel fire pump was taken out of service to install a flange to isolate the pretreatment water storage tank for maintenance. The pump being out-of-service and having one of two sources of water out-of-service prompted the 24 hour report.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
See similar Event # 37367 reported on 09/22/00.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37377
Facility: HATCH
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: UNDERWOOD
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: UNDERWOOD
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 09/25/2000
Notification Time: 14:30 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2000
Event Time: 14:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/25/2000
Notification Time: 14:30 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2000
Event Time: 14:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/25/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
Person (Organization):
THOMAS DECKER (R2)
THOMAS DECKER (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 95 | Power Operation | 95 | Power Operation |
Unescorted access granted inappropriately. Immediate compensatory measures taken upon discovery.
Refer to the HOO Log for additional details.
Refer to the HOO Log for additional details.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 37420
Rep Org: MIDAMERICA PETERBUILT
Licensee: MIDAMERICA PETERBUILT
Region: 3
City: O'FALLON State: MO
County: ST. CHARLES
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LONNIE EKEREN
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Licensee: MIDAMERICA PETERBUILT
Region: 3
City: O'FALLON State: MO
County: ST. CHARLES
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LONNIE EKEREN
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 10/10/2000
Notification Time: 15:17 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2000
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/10/2000
Notification Time: 15:17 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2000
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/10/2000
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):
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
LOST STAT ATTACK GUN WITH POLONIUM-210 SOURCE
The company lost an anti-static device used in painting vehicles. The device is a Stat Attack Gun, containing a nominal 10 mCi Po-210 sealed source. The device is a model # PBM1002H, serial #9807KB. The device is believed lost in the trash after an extensive search of the facility.
The company notified NRC Region 3 (Monte Phillips).
The company lost an anti-static device used in painting vehicles. The device is a Stat Attack Gun, containing a nominal 10 mCi Po-210 sealed source. The device is a model # PBM1002H, serial #9807KB. The device is believed lost in the trash after an extensive search of the facility.
The company notified NRC Region 3 (Monte Phillips).