Event Notification Report for October 26, 2001
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/25/2001 - 10/26/2001
EVENT NUMBERS
384323843638454384293843038431
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38432
Facility: HATCH
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JIM WATTS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JIM WATTS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 10/26/2001
Notification Time: 23:03 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2001
Event Time: 19:17 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/26/2001
Notification Time: 23:03 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2001
Event Time: 19:17 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/26/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
R2 IRC TEAM MANAGER (R2)
R2 IRC TEAM MANAGER (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
AUTOMATIC REACTOR SCRAM. ALL RODS FULLY INSERT INTO THE CORE.
Unit Two reactor scram. The cause is presently under investigation. Preliminary indications are that the "B" Recirculation pump experienced a runback which was immediately followed by an increase to its previous speed, resulting in a rapid reactor power increase causing the neutron monitoring system (Average Power Range Monitors) to trip and cause a reactor scram. All rods fully inserted into the core. The following isolations occurred: Primary Containment isolated (Group 2 isolation), Secondary Containment isolation which started the Standby Gas Treatment System, and Reactor Water Clean-up isolated (Group 5 isoaltion). HPCI and RCIC system initiated on low low reactor vessel water level, but did not inject into the reactor due to the feedwater system recovering reactor pressure vessel water level. All Emergency Core Cooling systems and the Emergency Diesel Generators are fully operable if needed and the electrical grid is stable.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
Unit Two reactor scram. The cause is presently under investigation. Preliminary indications are that the "B" Recirculation pump experienced a runback which was immediately followed by an increase to its previous speed, resulting in a rapid reactor power increase causing the neutron monitoring system (Average Power Range Monitors) to trip and cause a reactor scram. All rods fully inserted into the core. The following isolations occurred: Primary Containment isolated (Group 2 isolation), Secondary Containment isolation which started the Standby Gas Treatment System, and Reactor Water Clean-up isolated (Group 5 isoaltion). HPCI and RCIC system initiated on low low reactor vessel water level, but did not inject into the reactor due to the feedwater system recovering reactor pressure vessel water level. All Emergency Core Cooling systems and the Emergency Diesel Generators are fully operable if needed and the electrical grid is stable.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38436
Facility: VERMONT YANKEE
Region: 1 State: VT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JIM BROOKS
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 1 State: VT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JIM BROOKS
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 10/29/2001
Notification Time: 16:32 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/02/2001
Notification Time: 16:32 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/02/2001
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):
R1 IRC TEAM MANAGER (R1)
R1 IRC TEAM MANAGER (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 |
SPDS UNAVAILABLE AT EOF
The licensee reported that a computer system upgrade performed on 10/26/01 rendered the SPDS (safety parameter display system) inaccessible from the EOF. The condition was discovered on 10/29/01. The condition has since been repaired. The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this condition by the licensee.
* * * UPDATE 1431EST ON 11/2/01 FROM JOHN TWAROG TO S. SANDIN * * *
The licensee is retracting this report based on the following:
"On Oct. 29, 2001 Vermont Yankee reported to the NRC, via Event Number 38436, the loss of the EOF SPDS computers since Oct. 25, 2001. Preliminary investigation identified the loss of the computers was due to an upgrade to the company's computer network performed on Oct. 25. Further investigation on Oct. 30 revealed the EOF SPDS was only unavailable for approximately 3 hours while the actual upgrade was being performed. This notification serves as retraction of a prior 10 CFR 50.72 notification regarding the loss of the EOF SPDS computers."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1IRC.
The licensee reported that a computer system upgrade performed on 10/26/01 rendered the SPDS (safety parameter display system) inaccessible from the EOF. The condition was discovered on 10/29/01. The condition has since been repaired. The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this condition by the licensee.
* * * UPDATE 1431EST ON 11/2/01 FROM JOHN TWAROG TO S. SANDIN * * *
The licensee is retracting this report based on the following:
"On Oct. 29, 2001 Vermont Yankee reported to the NRC, via Event Number 38436, the loss of the EOF SPDS computers since Oct. 25, 2001. Preliminary investigation identified the loss of the computers was due to an upgrade to the company's computer network performed on Oct. 25. Further investigation on Oct. 30 revealed the EOF SPDS was only unavailable for approximately 3 hours while the actual upgrade was being performed. This notification serves as retraction of a prior 10 CFR 50.72 notification regarding the loss of the EOF SPDS computers."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1IRC.
Hospital
Event Number: 38454
Rep Org: ST BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER
Licensee: ST BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: LIVINGSTON State: NJ
County:
License #: 29-01608-03
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GARELICK
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: ST BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: LIVINGSTON State: NJ
County:
License #: 29-01608-03
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GARELICK
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 11/01/2001
Notification Time: 10:36 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2001
Notification Time: 10:36 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
35.33 - MED MISADMINISTRATION
10 CFR Section:
35.33 - MED MISADMINISTRATION
Person (Organization):
R1 IRC TEAM MANAGER (R1)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
R1 IRC TEAM MANAGER (R1)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
MEDICAL MISADMINISTRATION DURING THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT REPORTED BY ST BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER
A patient undergoing the third therapeutic treatment received a dose to an unintended treatment site due to an incorrect step size on a High Rate Remote After Loader which was used in the treatment. This was the result of human error. It was determined there will be no medical implications and the patient will be notified.
A patient undergoing the third therapeutic treatment received a dose to an unintended treatment site due to an incorrect step size on a High Rate Remote After Loader which was used in the treatment. This was the result of human error. It was determined there will be no medical implications and the patient will be notified.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 38429
Rep Org: FLORIDA BUREAU OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: BEISWENGER, HOCH & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Region: 2
City: NORTH MIAMI State: FL
County:
License #: 0759-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK SEIDENSTICKER
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Licensee: BEISWENGER, HOCH & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Region: 2
City: NORTH MIAMI State: FL
County:
License #: 0759-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK SEIDENSTICKER
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 10/26/2001
Notification Time: 08:55 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/26/2001
Notification Time: 08:55 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/26/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
HAROLD CHRISTENSEN (R2)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
HAROLD CHRISTENSEN (R2)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
A Troxler gauge was stored in an approved temporary storage site at a construction facility. Overnight, several storage containers and offices were broken into. The hasp of the storage container was broken and an additional door inside the container was forced and one of three gauges was stolen. The police have been notified and a press release will be issued. The keys to the gauge were not at the temporary site and were not taken with the gauge.
The gauge is a Troxler model 3440, serial number 21218, with 8 mCi Cs-137 and 40 mCi Am-241:Be sources.
A Troxler gauge was stored in an approved temporary storage site at a construction facility. Overnight, several storage containers and offices were broken into. The hasp of the storage container was broken and an additional door inside the container was forced and one of three gauges was stolen. The police have been notified and a press release will be issued. The keys to the gauge were not at the temporary site and were not taken with the gauge.
The gauge is a Troxler model 3440, serial number 21218, with 8 mCi Cs-137 and 40 mCi Am-241:Be sources.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38430
Facility: TURKEY POINT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MOWREY
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MOWREY
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 10/26/2001
Notification Time: 12:46 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2001
Event Time: 11:39 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/26/2001
Notification Time: 12:46 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2001
Event Time: 11:39 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/26/2001
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):
R2 IRC TEAM MANAGER (R2)
R2 IRC TEAM MANAGER (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | N | 0 | Hot Standby | 0 | Hot Standby |
| 4 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION MADE TO FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION.
A dead American crocodile hatchling discovered by plant access road, just outside employee parking lot. The hatchling appears to have been struck by a vehicle. State of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been notified.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be informed of this event notification by the licensee.
A dead American crocodile hatchling discovered by plant access road, just outside employee parking lot. The hatchling appears to have been struck by a vehicle. State of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been notified.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be informed of this event notification by the licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38431
Facility: FT CALHOUN
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: D. BANNISTER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: D. BANNISTER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 10/26/2001
Notification Time: 18:44 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2001
Event Time: 16:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/26/2001
Notification Time: 18:44 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2001
Event Time: 16:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/26/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
WILLIAM JOHNSON (R4)
WILLIAM JOHNSON (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY
A non-licensed supervisor employee was confirmed positive during a random drug test. The employee's badge has been blocked.
Contact the HOO for further details.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
A non-licensed supervisor employee was confirmed positive during a random drug test. The employee's badge has been blocked.
Contact the HOO for further details.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.