Event Notification Report for April 17, 2001
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/16/2001 - 04/17/2001
EVENT NUMBERS
37927379243792537932
General Information or Other
Event Number: 37927
Rep Org: HI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING LABS
Region: 4
City: KAU State: HI
County:
License #: 53-23293-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: J. NAKASONE
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Licensee: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING LABS
Region: 4
City: KAU State: HI
County:
License #: 53-23293-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: J. NAKASONE
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 04/18/2001
Notification Time: 15:29 [ET]
Event Date: 04/17/2001
Event Time: 15:30 [HST]
Last Update Date: 04/18/2001
Notification Time: 15:29 [ET]
Event Date: 04/17/2001
Event Time: 15:30 [HST]
Last Update Date: 04/18/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CHARLES MARSCHALL (R4)
DONALD COOL (NMSS)
CHARLES MARSCHALL (R4)
DONALD COOL (NMSS)
NRC LICENSED SOURCE INVOLVED IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
The caller reported that an NRC licensed moisture/density gauge was involved in an automobile accident. The gauge was in its case, which was undamaged. Radiation readings taken at the scene were less than 1 mR/hr. The state contacted the NRC licensee, and has already reported the event to NRC Region IV.
The caller reported that an NRC licensed moisture/density gauge was involved in an automobile accident. The gauge was in its case, which was undamaged. Radiation readings taken at the scene were less than 1 mR/hr. The state contacted the NRC licensee, and has already reported the event to NRC Region IV.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37924
Facility: GINNA
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: ROBERT MCCOY
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: ROBERT MCCOY
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 04/17/2001
Notification Time: 17:24 [ET]
Event Date: 04/17/2001
Event Time: 13:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/17/2001
Notification Time: 17:24 [ET]
Event Date: 04/17/2001
Event Time: 13:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/17/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
WILLIAM RULAND (R1)
WILLIAM RULAND (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 |
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SIRENS INOPERABLE
"During modification of siren system, testing resulted in 30% of the sirens not communicating with the activation points. Modification stopped. Troubleshooting in progress."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this event by the licensee.
"During modification of siren system, testing resulted in 30% of the sirens not communicating with the activation points. Modification stopped. Troubleshooting in progress."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this event by the licensee.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37925
Facility: SALEM
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SUE SIMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SUE SIMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 04/17/2001
Notification Time: 17:40 [ET]
Event Date: 04/17/2001
Event Time: 15:42 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/18/2001
Notification Time: 17:40 [ET]
Event Date: 04/17/2001
Event Time: 15:42 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/18/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
WILLIAM RULAND (R1)
WILLIAM RULAND (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
VALID CONTAINMENT VENTILATION ISOLATION
"While in Mode Undefined (core offloaded), Salem Unit 1 received a Containment Ventilation Isolation signal due to elevated count rate on 1R11A, the Containment Particulate Radiation Monitor. The 1R11A setpoint is set two times background in accordance with Tech Spec 3.3.3.1 for Mode 6. Background count rate prior to the CVI was 2100 cpm (counts per minute). The alarm setpoint was 2980 cpm.
"The observed count rate when the actuation occurred was 3300 cpm. Maintenance activities in progress included the breech of 14SJ43, Cold Leg Injection Check Valve. Elevated airborne activity was expected due to this evolution and had been discussed by Control Room personnel. When 1R11A exceeded its setpoint, all containment ventilation isolation valves closed as designed. This actuation has not impacted the Unit 1 outage.
"Plant status before and after event:
Reactor Coolant System drained to mid-loop
RCS at approximately 90°F
Core completely offloaded
Mode Undefined"
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this event by the licensee.
* * * Retraction 1213 4/18/2001 from Sue Simpson taken by Bob Stransky * * *
"This notification is a retraction of the 8-hour report made IAW 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) on April 17, 2001 (event time 1542, reported at 1740).
"This event notification is being retracted because subsequent investigation determined that the containment ventilation isolation does not meet the definition of reportable system actuations listed in 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(iv)(B)."
The NRC resident inspector will be informed by the licensee. Notified R1DO (Ruland).
"While in Mode Undefined (core offloaded), Salem Unit 1 received a Containment Ventilation Isolation signal due to elevated count rate on 1R11A, the Containment Particulate Radiation Monitor. The 1R11A setpoint is set two times background in accordance with Tech Spec 3.3.3.1 for Mode 6. Background count rate prior to the CVI was 2100 cpm (counts per minute). The alarm setpoint was 2980 cpm.
"The observed count rate when the actuation occurred was 3300 cpm. Maintenance activities in progress included the breech of 14SJ43, Cold Leg Injection Check Valve. Elevated airborne activity was expected due to this evolution and had been discussed by Control Room personnel. When 1R11A exceeded its setpoint, all containment ventilation isolation valves closed as designed. This actuation has not impacted the Unit 1 outage.
"Plant status before and after event:
Reactor Coolant System drained to mid-loop
RCS at approximately 90°F
Core completely offloaded
Mode Undefined"
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this event by the licensee.
* * * Retraction 1213 4/18/2001 from Sue Simpson taken by Bob Stransky * * *
"This notification is a retraction of the 8-hour report made IAW 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) on April 17, 2001 (event time 1542, reported at 1740).
"This event notification is being retracted because subsequent investigation determined that the containment ventilation isolation does not meet the definition of reportable system actuations listed in 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(iv)(B)."
The NRC resident inspector will be informed by the licensee. Notified R1DO (Ruland).
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 37932
Rep Org: U.S. ARMY
Licensee: U.S. ARMY
Region: 3
City: ROCK ISLAND State: IL
County:
License #: 12-00722-06
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JEFF HAVENER
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Licensee: U.S. ARMY
Region: 3
City: ROCK ISLAND State: IL
County:
License #: 12-00722-06
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JEFF HAVENER
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Notification Date: 04/19/2001
Notification Time: 15:52 [ET]
Event Date: 04/17/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/19/2001
Notification Time: 15:52 [ET]
Event Date: 04/17/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/19/2001
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):
RONALD GARDNER (R3)
CHARLES MARSCHALL (R4)
JOSEPHINE PICCONE (NMSS)
RONALD GARDNER (R3)
CHARLES MARSCHALL (R4)
JOSEPHINE PICCONE (NMSS)
LOST TRITIUM SOURCE
The U.S. Army reported the loss of a 1.6 Ci H-3 source. The source is part of an M64A1 Sight. The sight was undamaged and double bagged in plastic bags and then placed inside two cardboard boxes, the outer box was unlabeled. The sight was then transported to a local landfill in Jennings Parish, LA. The licensee was unable to locate the sight at the landfill. The licensee will notify the State of Louisiana.
The U.S. Army reported the loss of a 1.6 Ci H-3 source. The source is part of an M64A1 Sight. The sight was undamaged and double bagged in plastic bags and then placed inside two cardboard boxes, the outer box was unlabeled. The sight was then transported to a local landfill in Jennings Parish, LA. The licensee was unable to locate the sight at the landfill. The licensee will notify the State of Louisiana.