Event Notification Report for August 28, 2001
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/27/2001 - 08/28/2001
EVENT NUMBERS
38243382443824538240
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38243
Facility: KEWAUNEE
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: GARY HARRINGTON
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: GARY HARRINGTON
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 08/28/2001
Notification Time: 17:42 [ET]
Event Date: 08/28/2001
Event Time: 12:02 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/28/2001
Notification Time: 17:42 [ET]
Event Date: 08/28/2001
Event Time: 12:02 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/28/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
ROGER LANKSBURY (R3)
ROGER LANKSBURY (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 96 | Power Operation | 96 | Power Operation |
POSITIVE TEST ON RANDOM DRUG TEST FOR CODEINE
A non-licensed supervisor tested positive on a random test for codeine. The employee's access to the plant and clearance was suspended for a minimum of 14 days. The employee is being referred to the Employee Assistance Program.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
A non-licensed supervisor tested positive on a random test for codeine. The employee's access to the plant and clearance was suspended for a minimum of 14 days. The employee is being referred to the Employee Assistance Program.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 38244
Rep Org: ARIZONA RADIATION REGULATORY AGENCY
Licensee: LAW ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Region: 4
City: PHOENIX State: AZ
County:
License #: 07-326
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: AUBREY GODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Licensee: LAW ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Region: 4
City: PHOENIX State: AZ
County:
License #: 07-326
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: AUBREY GODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 08/28/2001
Notification Time: 19:53 [ET]
Event Date: 08/28/2001
Event Time: 14:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 08/28/2001
Notification Time: 19:53 [ET]
Event Date: 08/28/2001
Event Time: 14:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 08/28/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DALE POWERS (R4)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
DALE POWERS (R4)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN TROXLER GAUGE
"At approximately 2:00 PM, August 28, 2001, the Agency received a report advising that a Troxler Model 3411B moisture/density gauge was missing. This information was supplied by the LICENSEE Radiation Safety Officer. The information supplied indicated that the LICENSEE was unsure when the gauge was taken. It was last seen on August 28, 2001 at approximately 3:00AM in a pickup truck at 1976 North Lemontree, Chandler, AZ. The gauge contained [an 8-millicurie cesium-137] source and a [44-millicurie americium-241:berylium] source. The serial number for the gauge is 17677. The retaining cable in the truck had been cut. Phoenix PD is investigating this matter, report # 0176390. The LICENSEE is offering a $500.00 reward. The LICENSEE will be issuing a press release.
"The LICENSEE and the Agency continue to investigate this event.
"The states of Utah, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada together with the U.S. NRC, the U.S. FBI, and Mexico are being notified of this event."
"At approximately 2:00 PM, August 28, 2001, the Agency received a report advising that a Troxler Model 3411B moisture/density gauge was missing. This information was supplied by the LICENSEE Radiation Safety Officer. The information supplied indicated that the LICENSEE was unsure when the gauge was taken. It was last seen on August 28, 2001 at approximately 3:00AM in a pickup truck at 1976 North Lemontree, Chandler, AZ. The gauge contained [an 8-millicurie cesium-137] source and a [44-millicurie americium-241:berylium] source. The serial number for the gauge is 17677. The retaining cable in the truck had been cut. Phoenix PD is investigating this matter, report # 0176390. The LICENSEE is offering a $500.00 reward. The LICENSEE will be issuing a press release.
"The LICENSEE and the Agency continue to investigate this event.
"The states of Utah, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada together with the U.S. NRC, the U.S. FBI, and Mexico are being notified of this event."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38245
Facility: HADDAM NECK
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE HEYL
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE HEYL
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 08/28/2001
Notification Time: 21:26 [ET]
Event Date: 08/28/2001
Event Time: 20:23 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/28/2001
Notification Time: 21:26 [ET]
Event Date: 08/28/2001
Event Time: 20:23 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/28/2001
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):
DAVID LEW (R1)
DAVID LEW (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Decommissioned | 0 | Decommissioned |
LOSS OF OFFSITE COMMUNICATIONS
The licensee reported that ENS and local phone service was lost at 2023 EDT when a thunder storm went through the area. Communications are available via cellular service and radio communications with the state police.
* * * UPDATED AT 2342 EDT ON 8/28/01 BY MIKE HEYL TO FANGIE JONES * * *
The phone services have been restored.
The licensee reported that ENS and local phone service was lost at 2023 EDT when a thunder storm went through the area. Communications are available via cellular service and radio communications with the state police.
* * * UPDATED AT 2342 EDT ON 8/28/01 BY MIKE HEYL TO FANGIE JONES * * *
The phone services have been restored.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38240
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: JERE FREEMAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: JERE FREEMAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 08/28/2001
Notification Time: 02:10 [ET]
Event Date: 08/28/2001
Event Time: 01:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/28/2001
Notification Time: 02:10 [ET]
Event Date: 08/28/2001
Event Time: 01:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/28/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
DAVID LEW (R1)
DAVID LEW (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 |
OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT NOTIFIED
Oyster Creek Generating Station notified the Ocean County Sheriff's Department of a failure of six (6) out of 42 emergency notification sirens. Repairs to the sirens are underway. A thunderstorm passed through their area before the emergency sirens were found to be inoperable.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified of this event by the licensee.
* * * UPDATED AT 1306 EDT ON 8/28/01 BY DAVID PIETRUSKI TO FANGIE JONES * * *
The licensee has restored all sirens to operable. The NRC Resident Inspector will be informed.
The R1DO (David Lew) has been informed.
Oyster Creek Generating Station notified the Ocean County Sheriff's Department of a failure of six (6) out of 42 emergency notification sirens. Repairs to the sirens are underway. A thunderstorm passed through their area before the emergency sirens were found to be inoperable.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified of this event by the licensee.
* * * UPDATED AT 1306 EDT ON 8/28/01 BY DAVID PIETRUSKI TO FANGIE JONES * * *
The licensee has restored all sirens to operable. The NRC Resident Inspector will be informed.
The R1DO (David Lew) has been informed.