Event Notification Report for December 12, 2001
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/11/2001 - 12/12/2001
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38558
Facility: CALLAWAY
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: STEVEN AUFDEMBERGE
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: STEVEN AUFDEMBERGE
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 12/12/2001
Notification Time: 11:32 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2001
Event Time: 08:20 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2001
Notification Time: 11:32 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2001
Event Time: 08:20 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2001
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):
GREG PICK (R4)
GREG PICK (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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION REGARDING NPDES PERMIT VIOLATION
"This 4-hour call is being made to the NRC based on the requirements of 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi). A written report was submitted to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources concerning the discharge of plant processed water to a storm water runoff outfall inconsistent with the terms and conditions of Callaway Plant's NPDES permit. This written report was submitted on December 12, 2001, and addresses a discharge of water from the plant circulating water system that occurred on December 7, 2001.
"On December 12, 2001, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (Mo. DNR) was notified that a discharge of plant processed water from our circulating water system, occurred. This event occurred on December 7, 2001 and was the result of a minor leak that developed at a caulked construction joint in our cooling tower basin.
"This event resulted in a notification to the Mo. DNR on 12/12/01. It was concluded this event is reportable per 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) since it represents a notification to a government agency relating to the protection of the environment."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
"This 4-hour call is being made to the NRC based on the requirements of 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi). A written report was submitted to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources concerning the discharge of plant processed water to a storm water runoff outfall inconsistent with the terms and conditions of Callaway Plant's NPDES permit. This written report was submitted on December 12, 2001, and addresses a discharge of water from the plant circulating water system that occurred on December 7, 2001.
"On December 12, 2001, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (Mo. DNR) was notified that a discharge of plant processed water from our circulating water system, occurred. This event occurred on December 7, 2001 and was the result of a minor leak that developed at a caulked construction joint in our cooling tower basin.
"This event resulted in a notification to the Mo. DNR on 12/12/01. It was concluded this event is reportable per 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) since it represents a notification to a government agency relating to the protection of the environment."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
Hospital
Event Number: 38570
Rep Org: ST. LUKES HOSPITAL
Licensee: ST. LUKES HOSPITAL
Region: 1
City: BETHLEHEM State: PA
County:
License #: 37-07939-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KATHY SANDERS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Licensee: ST. LUKES HOSPITAL
Region: 1
City: BETHLEHEM State: PA
County:
License #: 37-07939-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KATHY SANDERS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 12/14/2001
Notification Time: 15:07 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2001
Event Time: 07:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2001
Notification Time: 15:07 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2001
Event Time: 07:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(1) - SURFACE CONTAM LEVELS > LIMITS
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(1) - SURFACE CONTAM LEVELS > LIMITS
Person (Organization):
CLIFFORD ANDERSON (R1)
PAUL BONNETT (R1)
CLIFFORD ANDERSON (R1)
PAUL BONNETT (R1)
SURFACE CONTAMINATION
IBA out of New Jersey delivered a metal case, ammo case, which contained less than 21 millicuries of fluorine-18, to St. Lukes North outpatient facility on 12/12/01 before 0700 hours. Swipes taken of the outside and inside of the ammo case found technetium-99m contamination. Outside and inside swipes both indicated contamination level around 6800 cpm. The ammo case was decontaminated and placed in St. Lukes Hot Lab. St. Lukes contacted IBA and informed them of the contamination.
IBA out of New Jersey delivered a metal case, ammo case, which contained less than 21 millicuries of fluorine-18, to St. Lukes North outpatient facility on 12/12/01 before 0700 hours. Swipes taken of the outside and inside of the ammo case found technetium-99m contamination. Outside and inside swipes both indicated contamination level around 6800 cpm. The ammo case was decontaminated and placed in St. Lukes Hot Lab. St. Lukes contacted IBA and informed them of the contamination.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 38571
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: BAYOU TESTERS
Region: 4
City: State: LA
County:
License #: LA-7112-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SCOTT BLACKWELL
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Licensee: BAYOU TESTERS
Region: 4
City: State: LA
County:
License #: LA-7112-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SCOTT BLACKWELL
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 12/14/2001
Notification Time: 15:20 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2001
Notification Time: 15:20 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BILL JONES (R4)
FED BROWN (NMSS)
BILL JONES (R4)
FED BROWN (NMSS)
EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE
"The monthly personnel badges showed an excessive exposure for three employees. [One individual] had 5136 mRem, [another individual] had 5095 mRem, and [a third individual] had 5200 mRem for the year as of November 10, 2001. Once the facility received the badge report, the facility notified [the] DEQ. The facility is also sending a written report to [the] DEQ. These three individuals have been removed from radiation work."
Event Report No.: LA010017
(Call the NRC operation officer for contact information and for the names of the individuals involved.)
"The monthly personnel badges showed an excessive exposure for three employees. [One individual] had 5136 mRem, [another individual] had 5095 mRem, and [a third individual] had 5200 mRem for the year as of November 10, 2001. Once the facility received the badge report, the facility notified [the] DEQ. The facility is also sending a written report to [the] DEQ. These three individuals have been removed from radiation work."
Event Report No.: LA010017
(Call the NRC operation officer for contact information and for the names of the individuals involved.)