Event Notification Report for December 05, 2000
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/04/2000 - 12/05/2000
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37568
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ARDIE KISSINGER
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ARDIE KISSINGER
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 12/05/2000
Notification Time: 09:36 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2000
Event Time: 07:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2000
Notification Time: 09:36 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2000
Event Time: 07:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2000
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):
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF POWER TO 'B' RPS BUS DUE TO TRIP OF EPA BREAKER B-D
"On December 5, 2000 at 07:00, Susquehanna Unit 2 was operating at 100% power. Power was lost to the 'B' RPS Bus as a result of an unexpected Undervoltage Trip of EPA breaker B-D. This resulted in an initiation of the Standby Gas Treatment and CREOASS Systems as well as Division 1 and 2 containment isolation signals to various systems (e.g., Reactor Water Cleanup, Main Steam Line Drains, H2O2 Analyzers, Reactor Building Chilled Water to Recirc Pumps, Reactor Building HVAC Zones II and Ill, Drywell Floor Drain Sumps, Drywell Equipment Drain Tank, Containment Radiation Monitors, Reactor Coolant Sample valves, Containment Instrument Gas to Vacuum Breakers and TIP Purge, Containment Atmosphere Control Valves, and TIP and RHR Shutdown Cooling Valves). All containment isolations associated with a loss of 'B' RPS Bus actuated and went to completion. Operators responded by transferring the 'B' RPS Bus to the alternate power supply and restoring the affected valves/systems. There were no significant impacts to plant operation.
"This event is an unplanned Actuation of an Engineered Safety Feature and, therefore, requires a four hour ENS Notification under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(ii)."
The licensee is investigating the cause of the trip. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
"On December 5, 2000 at 07:00, Susquehanna Unit 2 was operating at 100% power. Power was lost to the 'B' RPS Bus as a result of an unexpected Undervoltage Trip of EPA breaker B-D. This resulted in an initiation of the Standby Gas Treatment and CREOASS Systems as well as Division 1 and 2 containment isolation signals to various systems (e.g., Reactor Water Cleanup, Main Steam Line Drains, H2O2 Analyzers, Reactor Building Chilled Water to Recirc Pumps, Reactor Building HVAC Zones II and Ill, Drywell Floor Drain Sumps, Drywell Equipment Drain Tank, Containment Radiation Monitors, Reactor Coolant Sample valves, Containment Instrument Gas to Vacuum Breakers and TIP Purge, Containment Atmosphere Control Valves, and TIP and RHR Shutdown Cooling Valves). All containment isolations associated with a loss of 'B' RPS Bus actuated and went to completion. Operators responded by transferring the 'B' RPS Bus to the alternate power supply and restoring the affected valves/systems. There were no significant impacts to plant operation.
"This event is an unplanned Actuation of an Engineered Safety Feature and, therefore, requires a four hour ENS Notification under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(ii)."
The licensee is investigating the cause of the trip. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 37569
Rep Org: MISSISSIPPI DIV OF RAD HEALTH
Licensee: US CATTLE CORPORATION
Region: 2
City: WINONA State: MS
County:
License #: GL 211
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT NELSON
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Licensee: US CATTLE CORPORATION
Region: 2
City: WINONA State: MS
County:
License #: GL 211
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT NELSON
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 12/05/2000
Notification Time: 10:10 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2000
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/01/2006
Notification Time: 10:10 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2000
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/01/2006
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
EDWARD MCALPINE (R2)
BRIAN SMITH (NMSS)
EDWARD MCALPINE (R2)
BRIAN SMITH (NMSS)
LOST STRONTIUM-90 SOURCE
The United States Cattle Corporation went out of business and sold all its equipment to Southern Diversified of Baldwin, MS in 1999. Included was a WebArt/1000 MSP source of 25 mCi of Sr-90 (it would be 17 mCi today by calculation). The Mississippi Division of Rad Health was not informed of the transfer. When this was discovered the state office tried to locate the source. Contacting Southern Diversified it was determined that all the materials were scrapped at Northeast Metal Processors in Plantersville, MS. The state conducted a search at the yard without finding the source. The source is presumed lost.
* * * UPDATE AT 1029 EST ON 3/1/06 FROM B.J. SMITH TO S. SANDIN * * *
The following information was received via email:
"Location of Incident: Northeast Metal Processors at Plantersville, MS
"Description of Incident: Received notification on 2-21-06 at 3:00 PM from Ohmart/Vega Corporation that a Ohmart radioactive device was found by a scrap metal facility. The gauge was a Ohmart Model BAL/WebArt/1000 containing 25 mCi of Strontium-90, Serial No. 10133. Apparently, a load of scrap was sent to Nucor Steel in Tuscaloosa, AL, where it set off the alarm at the scale monitor. The load was returned to the scrap metal facility in Mississippi. DRH contacted Northeast Metal Processors and determined that the device had been reported as lost in March 2000 (NRC Event # 37569). The gauge was originally purchased by U. S. Cattle Corporation. In 1999, U.S. Cattle sold all its machinery to Southern Diversified located in Baldwin, MS. During the investigation that occurred in 2000, it was determined that the gauge was lost and a lot of the metal was sold to Northeast Metal Processors. DRH had sent a inspector to Southern Diversified and Northeast Metal to search for the gauge with no success.
"Isotope(s): Strontium-90
"Activity: 25 mCi as of 11-84
"Date of Incident: 2-20-06
"Date Reported To DRH: 2-21-06 at 3:00 PM
"Describe clean-up actions taken by DRH: DRH went to Northeast Metal Processors on 2-22-06 and picked up the gauge. The gauge is now stored at DRH headquarters awaiting disposal.
"List radiation measurements taken by DRH: 70 mR/hr at surface. Average 2 mR/hr surface of gauge. DRH also performed leak tests of the source.
"List any other actions required of DRH: Contacted Southern Diversified about disposal of gauge. DRH has already arraigned for contractor to pick up gauge for disposal.
"List any actions taken to notify NRC, other Agreement States: NRC notified on 2-23-06 by e-mail. NMED also e-mailed.
"Case Closed: Yes
"Date Closed: 2-23-06
"Record of incident in RAM files: Yes
"Enforcement action taken: None taken."
MS Report No.: MS 06005
Notified R1DO (Cahill) and NMSS (Morell).
The United States Cattle Corporation went out of business and sold all its equipment to Southern Diversified of Baldwin, MS in 1999. Included was a WebArt/1000 MSP source of 25 mCi of Sr-90 (it would be 17 mCi today by calculation). The Mississippi Division of Rad Health was not informed of the transfer. When this was discovered the state office tried to locate the source. Contacting Southern Diversified it was determined that all the materials were scrapped at Northeast Metal Processors in Plantersville, MS. The state conducted a search at the yard without finding the source. The source is presumed lost.
* * * UPDATE AT 1029 EST ON 3/1/06 FROM B.J. SMITH TO S. SANDIN * * *
The following information was received via email:
"Location of Incident: Northeast Metal Processors at Plantersville, MS
"Description of Incident: Received notification on 2-21-06 at 3:00 PM from Ohmart/Vega Corporation that a Ohmart radioactive device was found by a scrap metal facility. The gauge was a Ohmart Model BAL/WebArt/1000 containing 25 mCi of Strontium-90, Serial No. 10133. Apparently, a load of scrap was sent to Nucor Steel in Tuscaloosa, AL, where it set off the alarm at the scale monitor. The load was returned to the scrap metal facility in Mississippi. DRH contacted Northeast Metal Processors and determined that the device had been reported as lost in March 2000 (NRC Event # 37569). The gauge was originally purchased by U. S. Cattle Corporation. In 1999, U.S. Cattle sold all its machinery to Southern Diversified located in Baldwin, MS. During the investigation that occurred in 2000, it was determined that the gauge was lost and a lot of the metal was sold to Northeast Metal Processors. DRH had sent a inspector to Southern Diversified and Northeast Metal to search for the gauge with no success.
"Isotope(s): Strontium-90
"Activity: 25 mCi as of 11-84
"Date of Incident: 2-20-06
"Date Reported To DRH: 2-21-06 at 3:00 PM
"Describe clean-up actions taken by DRH: DRH went to Northeast Metal Processors on 2-22-06 and picked up the gauge. The gauge is now stored at DRH headquarters awaiting disposal.
"List radiation measurements taken by DRH: 70 mR/hr at surface. Average 2 mR/hr surface of gauge. DRH also performed leak tests of the source.
"List any other actions required of DRH: Contacted Southern Diversified about disposal of gauge. DRH has already arraigned for contractor to pick up gauge for disposal.
"List any actions taken to notify NRC, other Agreement States: NRC notified on 2-23-06 by e-mail. NMED also e-mailed.
"Case Closed: Yes
"Date Closed: 2-23-06
"Record of incident in RAM files: Yes
"Enforcement action taken: None taken."
MS Report No.: MS 06005
Notified R1DO (Cahill) and NMSS (Morell).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37570
Facility: NORTH ANNA
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL WHALEN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL WHALEN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 12/05/2000
Notification Time: 12:00 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2000
Event Time: 10:08 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2000
Notification Time: 12:00 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2000
Event Time: 10:08 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2000
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):
PAUL FREDRICKSON (R2)
DOT - NRC (FAX)
PAUL FREDRICKSON (R2)
DOT - NRC (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION MADE DUE TO SPILLING 35 GALLONS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
A 4 hour non-emergency report is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(vi) for an event where notification to a state agency has been made. At approximately 1020 hours on December 5, 2000, offsite notification was made to the Virginia State Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Local Emergency Planning Coordinator. At approximately 0905 hours on December 5, 2000, hydraulic fluid from a crane, located outside the protected area, leaked to the ground. Clean up activities were initiated and the spill was contained. At the time of the spill the ground adjacent to the crane was frozen keeping the fluid on the surface. No fluid reached any navigable waters. The quantity of hydraulic fluid that leaked to the ground was determined by refilling the hydraulic fluid reservoir and measuring the delta. At 1008 hours on December 5, 2000, it was determined 35 gallons of fluid leaked to the ground. The leak was the result of a broken clamp on a hydraulic fluid hose. Station procedures require immediate notifications if more than 25 gallons of oil are released to the soil.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified of this event by the licensee.
A 4 hour non-emergency report is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(vi) for an event where notification to a state agency has been made. At approximately 1020 hours on December 5, 2000, offsite notification was made to the Virginia State Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Local Emergency Planning Coordinator. At approximately 0905 hours on December 5, 2000, hydraulic fluid from a crane, located outside the protected area, leaked to the ground. Clean up activities were initiated and the spill was contained. At the time of the spill the ground adjacent to the crane was frozen keeping the fluid on the surface. No fluid reached any navigable waters. The quantity of hydraulic fluid that leaked to the ground was determined by refilling the hydraulic fluid reservoir and measuring the delta. At 1008 hours on December 5, 2000, it was determined 35 gallons of fluid leaked to the ground. The leak was the result of a broken clamp on a hydraulic fluid hose. Station procedures require immediate notifications if more than 25 gallons of oil are released to the soil.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified of this event by the licensee.