Event Notification Report for August 23, 2001
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/22/2001 - 08/23/2001
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38229
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: FITCH
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: FITCH
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 08/23/2001
Notification Time: 16:53 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2001
Event Time: 16:21 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2001
Notification Time: 16:53 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2001
Event Time: 16:21 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2001
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED 73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED 73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
Person (Organization):
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
ELINOR ADENSAM (NRR)
RICHARD WESSMAN (IRO)
ROBERTA WARREN (IAT)
RICHARD ROSANO (IAT)
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
ELINOR ADENSAM (NRR)
RICHARD WESSMAN (IRO)
ROBERTA WARREN (IAT)
RICHARD ROSANO (IAT)
| 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 |
SUSPECTED INTRUSION ON THE SITE
IMMEDIATE COMPENSATORY MEASURES TAKEN ON DISCOVERY
THE LICENSEE NOTIFIED THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR, STATE, LOCAL AND OTHER GOVT. AGENCIES
A PRESS RELEASE WILL BE ISSUED.
CONTACT HOO FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS
* * * UPDATE ON 8/23/01 @ 2009 BY WOZINSKI TO GOULD * * *
THE NOUE WAS TERMINATED AT 1952
THE RESIDENT INSPECTOR WAS NOTIFIED
REG 1 RDO(NOGGLE), EO(ADENSAM), FEMA(CANUPP), IAT(ROSANO), IAT(WARREN) WERE INFORMED
IMMEDIATE COMPENSATORY MEASURES TAKEN ON DISCOVERY
THE LICENSEE NOTIFIED THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR, STATE, LOCAL AND OTHER GOVT. AGENCIES
A PRESS RELEASE WILL BE ISSUED.
CONTACT HOO FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS
* * * UPDATE ON 8/23/01 @ 2009 BY WOZINSKI TO GOULD * * *
THE NOUE WAS TERMINATED AT 1952
THE RESIDENT INSPECTOR WAS NOTIFIED
REG 1 RDO(NOGGLE), EO(ADENSAM), FEMA(CANUPP), IAT(ROSANO), IAT(WARREN) WERE INFORMED
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38230
Facility: PEACH BOTTOM
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: NILS BAHLIN
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: NILS BAHLIN
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 08/24/2001
Notification Time: 02:29 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2001
Event Time: 21:43 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/24/2001
Notification Time: 02:29 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2001
Event Time: 21:43 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/24/2001
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):
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
JAMES NOGGLE (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 |
| 3 | N | Y | 80 | Power Operation | 80 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER
An unexpected electrical breaker trip has caused a loss of power to the Technical Support Center (TSC).
On 08/23/01 at 21:43 the main control room was notified that the TSC, which is located in a building adjacent to the protected area, was without power. Communications were verified available from the TSC.
An investigation revealed that an offsite breaker controlled by the power system director had tripped. Further investigation is in progress to identify and repair any deficiencies.
The station procedures for contingency actions were put in place if an event requiring the TSC were to occur during the loss of power. Power was restored to the TSC at 0130 EDT on 08/24/01 from an alternate offsite source.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
An unexpected electrical breaker trip has caused a loss of power to the Technical Support Center (TSC).
On 08/23/01 at 21:43 the main control room was notified that the TSC, which is located in a building adjacent to the protected area, was without power. Communications were verified available from the TSC.
An investigation revealed that an offsite breaker controlled by the power system director had tripped. Further investigation is in progress to identify and repair any deficiencies.
The station procedures for contingency actions were put in place if an event requiring the TSC were to occur during the loss of power. Power was restored to the TSC at 0130 EDT on 08/24/01 from an alternate offsite source.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 38250
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 4
City: BAYTOWN State: TX
County:
License #: TX 02662-004
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES H. OGDEN, JR.
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Licensee: WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 4
City: BAYTOWN State: TX
County:
License #: TX 02662-004
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES H. OGDEN, JR.
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 08/30/2001
Notification Time: 10:34 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/30/2001
Notification Time: 10:34 [ET]
Event Date: 08/23/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/30/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GAIL GOOD (R4)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
GAIL GOOD (R4)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT REGARDING A DAMAGED RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA AT WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC., IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the Texas Department of Health:
"Damaged Equipment - 30 Day Report[ - ]August 30, 2001"
"1. Event Report Identification No.[:] Incident 7793"
"2. License Number[:] Texas License 02662-004"
"3. Licensee[:] Washington Group International, Inc."
"4. Event time, date, location[:] 5:00 a.m., July 26, 2001, Job Site - Cvaerner Calpine, 8605 FM 1405, Baytown, Texas 77520"
"5. Event Type[:] Damaged Equipment - Radiographic camera (Exposure device)"
"6. Notification[:] 30-day report"
"7. Event Description[: ...] On August 23, 2001, the licensee notified the Agency of a damaged radiographic camera which occurred on July 26, 2001. The device, containing 43 curies of Iridium-192, was damaged by a radiographer applying excessive force to the selector ring while attempting to connect the drive assembly. The device was returned to [its] transportation overpack and returned to storage as damaged. After disassembly, cleaning, and inspection, no visual signs of damage were detected and the gauge was reassembled. Upon reassembly, it was noted that there was play in the selector ring. A new storage cover was installed and the camera was returned to service. To prevent a recurrence: the radiographer involved was retrained on the equipment and informed to immediately notify the radiation safety officer of damaged equipment; both radiographers were reprimanded for failure to follow company Operating, Safety, and Emergency Procedures; all other exposure devices were inspected to see if the same problem existed - none exhibited this problem; this incident was discussed at the licensee's biweekly safety meeting; and the 'old' device cover was sent for evaluation. No abnormal exposures were detected as a result of this incident."
(Call the NRC operations officer for state contact information.)
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the Texas Department of Health:
"Damaged Equipment - 30 Day Report[ - ]August 30, 2001"
"1. Event Report Identification No.[:] Incident 7793"
"2. License Number[:] Texas License 02662-004"
"3. Licensee[:] Washington Group International, Inc."
"4. Event time, date, location[:] 5:00 a.m., July 26, 2001, Job Site - Cvaerner Calpine, 8605 FM 1405, Baytown, Texas 77520"
"5. Event Type[:] Damaged Equipment - Radiographic camera (Exposure device)"
"6. Notification[:] 30-day report"
"7. Event Description[: ...] On August 23, 2001, the licensee notified the Agency of a damaged radiographic camera which occurred on July 26, 2001. The device, containing 43 curies of Iridium-192, was damaged by a radiographer applying excessive force to the selector ring while attempting to connect the drive assembly. The device was returned to [its] transportation overpack and returned to storage as damaged. After disassembly, cleaning, and inspection, no visual signs of damage were detected and the gauge was reassembled. Upon reassembly, it was noted that there was play in the selector ring. A new storage cover was installed and the camera was returned to service. To prevent a recurrence: the radiographer involved was retrained on the equipment and informed to immediately notify the radiation safety officer of damaged equipment; both radiographers were reprimanded for failure to follow company Operating, Safety, and Emergency Procedures; all other exposure devices were inspected to see if the same problem existed - none exhibited this problem; this incident was discussed at the licensee's biweekly safety meeting; and the 'old' device cover was sent for evaluation. No abnormal exposures were detected as a result of this incident."
(Call the NRC operations officer for state contact information.)