Event Notification Report for November 01, 2000
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/31/2000 - 11/01/2000
EVENT NUMBERS
37478374793748037481
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37478
Facility: PRAIRIE ISLAND
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: JERRY GOSMAN
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: JERRY GOSMAN
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 11/01/2000
Notification Time: 15:32 [ET]
Event Date: 11/01/2000
Event Time: 13:40 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2000
Notification Time: 15:32 [ET]
Event Date: 11/01/2000
Event Time: 13:40 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(ii)(B) - OUTSIDE DESIGN BASIS
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(ii)(B) - OUTSIDE DESIGN BASIS
Person (Organization):
DAVID HILLS (R3)
DAVID HILLS (R3)
| 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 |
UNITS IN UNANALYZED CONDITION DUE TO INOPERABLE SAFEGUARDS COOLING WATER PUMPS
"Due to a support system being unqualified (bearing lubrication water supply) the three safeguards cooling water (essential service water) pumps have been declared inoperable. This puts units outside their design basis. The pumps continue to be physically functional.
"Compensatory measures are being implemented including provisions for standby replacement water supply and instructions for personnel for implementation. Preparations for an orderly plant two unit shutdown are in progress. A request for a NOED (Notice of Enforcement Discretion) has been initiated with NRR and Region III to allow continued operation until installation of a temporary modification is complete."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this notification by the licensee.
"Due to a support system being unqualified (bearing lubrication water supply) the three safeguards cooling water (essential service water) pumps have been declared inoperable. This puts units outside their design basis. The pumps continue to be physically functional.
"Compensatory measures are being implemented including provisions for standby replacement water supply and instructions for personnel for implementation. Preparations for an orderly plant two unit shutdown are in progress. A request for a NOED (Notice of Enforcement Discretion) has been initiated with NRR and Region III to allow continued operation until installation of a temporary modification is complete."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this notification by the licensee.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 37479
Rep Org: SCHERING-PLOUGH
Licensee: SCHERING CORPORATION
Region: 1
City: KENILWORTH State: NJ
County:
License #: 29-00244-02
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAEGER
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Licensee: SCHERING CORPORATION
Region: 1
City: KENILWORTH State: NJ
County:
License #: 29-00244-02
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAEGER
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 11/01/2000
Notification Time: 16:08 [ET]
Event Date: 11/01/2000
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/02/2000
Notification Time: 16:08 [ET]
Event Date: 11/01/2000
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/02/2000
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):
JACK MCFADDEN (R1)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
JACK MCFADDEN (R1)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
MISSING SHIPMENT OF I-125
The licensee reported that a shipment of I-125 (10 vials, 100 µCi each) that was scheduled to arrive via FedEx on 10/31/00 cannot be located. When the package was not checked in to the RSO on 10/31/00, the licensee contacted the local FedEx office and attempted to locate the package. According to FedEx, the package was delivered on 10/26/00. The licensee stated that incoming FedEx packages are not invoiced and signed for individually; instead, a master list of packages is presented with the delivery (the packages are scanned when they are loaded onto the truck). The package has not been reported as misdelivered by any other FedEx customers.
* * * RETRACTED AT 1515 EST ON 11/2/00 BY FRED JAEGER TO FANGIE JONES * * *
The licensee is retracting the event notification because they received the shipment today from FedEx fully intact and complete, just late. They discussed this with NRC Region 1 (Eric Reber) who informed John Kinneman.
The R1DO (Pete Eselgroth) and NMSS (Brian Smith).
The licensee reported that a shipment of I-125 (10 vials, 100 µCi each) that was scheduled to arrive via FedEx on 10/31/00 cannot be located. When the package was not checked in to the RSO on 10/31/00, the licensee contacted the local FedEx office and attempted to locate the package. According to FedEx, the package was delivered on 10/26/00. The licensee stated that incoming FedEx packages are not invoiced and signed for individually; instead, a master list of packages is presented with the delivery (the packages are scanned when they are loaded onto the truck). The package has not been reported as misdelivered by any other FedEx customers.
* * * RETRACTED AT 1515 EST ON 11/2/00 BY FRED JAEGER TO FANGIE JONES * * *
The licensee is retracting the event notification because they received the shipment today from FedEx fully intact and complete, just late. They discussed this with NRC Region 1 (Eric Reber) who informed John Kinneman.
The R1DO (Pete Eselgroth) and NMSS (Brian Smith).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37480
Facility: SEQUOYAH
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: CALVIN FIELDS
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: CALVIN FIELDS
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 11/01/2000
Notification Time: 16:20 [ET]
Event Date: 11/01/2000
Event Time: 14:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2000
Notification Time: 16:20 [ET]
Event Date: 11/01/2000
Event Time: 14:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2000
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):
ROBERT HAAG (R2)
ROBERT HAAG (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO OIL SPILL
"A minor oil spill generated a small oil sheen on the Sequoyah Diffuser Pond. This was reported to the National Response Center at 1420 EST today. Based on reporting to another government agency this notification is being made. The oil spill is contained and cleanup in underway at this time."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this notification by the licensee.
"A minor oil spill generated a small oil sheen on the Sequoyah Diffuser Pond. This was reported to the National Response Center at 1420 EST today. Based on reporting to another government agency this notification is being made. The oil spill is contained and cleanup in underway at this time."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this notification by the licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37481
Facility: FT CALHOUN
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: ERICK MATZKE
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: ERICK MATZKE
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 11/01/2000
Notification Time: 19:51 [ET]
Event Date: 11/01/2000
Event Time: 17:54 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2000
Notification Time: 19:51 [ET]
Event Date: 11/01/2000
Event Time: 17:54 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - DEG/UNANALYZED COND
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - DEG/UNANALYZED COND
Person (Organization):
PHIL HARRELL (R4)
PHIL HARRELL (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Hot Shutdown | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
PLANT SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LTOP ASSUMPTIONS
"During review of plant procedures associated with the conditions for Low Temperature Overpressurization Protection (LTOP) it was noted that the plant procedure associated with pressurizer cooldown did not appear to be in accordance with the assumptions in the LTOP analysis. An investigation was conducted to determine if this was the case and it has been determined that the analysis assumes that the plant is not operated in a water solid condition in the pressurizer at temperatures above 130 F. Plant procedures do allow water solid plant operation at temperatures below 200 F. A check with operations has determined that it is normal shutdown procedure to take the plant solid soon after temperature is below 200 F (about 180 F). The plant is currently in the process of starting up and heating up. Plant temperature is about 250 F with a bubble in the pressurizer. Current plant operation is in accordance with the LTOP analysis."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this notification by the licensee.
"During review of plant procedures associated with the conditions for Low Temperature Overpressurization Protection (LTOP) it was noted that the plant procedure associated with pressurizer cooldown did not appear to be in accordance with the assumptions in the LTOP analysis. An investigation was conducted to determine if this was the case and it has been determined that the analysis assumes that the plant is not operated in a water solid condition in the pressurizer at temperatures above 130 F. Plant procedures do allow water solid plant operation at temperatures below 200 F. A check with operations has determined that it is normal shutdown procedure to take the plant solid soon after temperature is below 200 F (about 180 F). The plant is currently in the process of starting up and heating up. Plant temperature is about 250 F with a bubble in the pressurizer. Current plant operation is in accordance with the LTOP analysis."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this notification by the licensee.