Event Notification Report for January 15, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/14/2002 - 01/15/2002
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 38635
Rep Org: STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA CORP
Licensee: STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA CORP
Region: 3
City: WISCONSIN RAPIDS State: WI
County:
License #: 48-01117-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHAPMAN
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA CORP
Region: 3
City: WISCONSIN RAPIDS State: WI
County:
License #: 48-01117-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHAPMAN
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 01/17/2002
Notification Time: 17:11 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2002
Event Time: 15:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/17/2002
Notification Time: 17:11 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2002
Event Time: 15:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/17/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
Person (Organization):
ANTON VEGEL (R3)
SUSAN FRANT (NMSS)
ANTON VEGEL (R3)
SUSAN FRANT (NMSS)
MISSING EXIT SIGN
The licensee reported that during inventory check a Evanlite model LE exit sign that was installed in their facility was missing. They believed the sign, with a 20,000 millicurie H-3 source, was removed during ongoing remodeling. They are still searching for the sign.
The licensee reported that during inventory check a Evanlite model LE exit sign that was installed in their facility was missing. They believed the sign, with a 20,000 millicurie H-3 source, was removed during ongoing remodeling. They are still searching for the sign.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38630
Facility: MCGUIRE
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: WAYNE HOYLE
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: WAYNE HOYLE
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 01/15/2002
Notification Time: 10:14 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2002
Event Time: 09:55 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2002
Notification Time: 10:14 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2002
Event Time: 09:55 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2002
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
BRIAN BONSER (R2)
ROBERT DENNIG (NRR)
TONY CEGIELSKI (FEMA)
BRIAN BONSER (R2)
ROBERT DENNIG (NRR)
TONY CEGIELSKI (FEMA)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED AND EXITED
The licensee entered and exited an Unusual Event due to a leak from the Chemical and Volume Control System (CVCS) that was caused by the lifting of a relief valve. During valve maintenance on a line tagged out as isolated, the opening of a valve caused pressure in the line to exceed that of a relief valve, causing flow to the Unit 1 Boric Acid Storage Tank (BAST). The licensee is sampling the tank to ensure operability of the tank. The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this event by the licensee.
The licensee entered and exited an Unusual Event due to a leak from the Chemical and Volume Control System (CVCS) that was caused by the lifting of a relief valve. During valve maintenance on a line tagged out as isolated, the opening of a valve caused pressure in the line to exceed that of a relief valve, causing flow to the Unit 1 Boric Acid Storage Tank (BAST). The licensee is sampling the tank to ensure operability of the tank. The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this event by the licensee.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 38631
Rep Org: STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA CORP.
Licensee: STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA CORP.
Region: 3
City: WISCONSIN RAPIDS State: WI
County: WOOD
License #: 48-01117-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHARLES CHAPMAN
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Licensee: STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA CORP.
Region: 3
City: WISCONSIN RAPIDS State: WI
County: WOOD
License #: 48-01117-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHARLES CHAPMAN
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 01/16/2002
Notification Time: 09:56 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2002
Event Time: 15:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2002
Notification Time: 09:56 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2002
Event Time: 15:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2002
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):
ANTON VEGEL (R3)
DON COOL (NMSS)
ANTON VEGEL (R3)
DON COOL (NMSS)
DISCOVERY OF A MISSING CESIUM-137 SOURCE AT A PAPER MILL (STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA CORP.) LOCATED IN WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WISCONSIN
During performance of a quarterly inventory on 01/15/02, the licensee discovered that a 200-millicurie cesium-137 source was missing. It was used as part of a fixed volume/density gauge which was mounted on a pipe. Apparently, the unit had been stored in the locked position on the pipe. The licensee reported that a paper machine dismantling project was ongoing near the previous location of the unit. It is currently believed that the unit may either have been moved or dismantled and shipped somewhere. The licensee's investigation is still in progress.
(Call the NRC operations officer for a licensee contact telephone number.)
* * * UPDATE ON 1/17/02 @ 1711 BY CHAPMAN TO GOULD * * *
After further investigation the licensee has determined the source may have been stolen from the site. The licensee has notified the police and Region 3. The device manufacturer will be notified.
Notified RDO 3 (Vegel), NMSS EO(Frant)
* * * UPDATE ON 1/17/02 @ 1843 BY BREWSTER TO GOULD * * *
The licensee reported that they had been advised that an individual working for a contractor took the missing device. They are further investigating the incident.
Notified RDO 3 (Vegel), NMSS EO(Frant)
* * * UPDATE ON 1/18/02 @ 1513 BY CHAPMAN TO GOULD * * *
The licensee after further investigation and coordination with the local police have determined the the missing device was stolen. Continuing investigation is ongoing.
Notified Reg 3 RDO (Vegel) and NMSS EO(Hickey)
During performance of a quarterly inventory on 01/15/02, the licensee discovered that a 200-millicurie cesium-137 source was missing. It was used as part of a fixed volume/density gauge which was mounted on a pipe. Apparently, the unit had been stored in the locked position on the pipe. The licensee reported that a paper machine dismantling project was ongoing near the previous location of the unit. It is currently believed that the unit may either have been moved or dismantled and shipped somewhere. The licensee's investigation is still in progress.
(Call the NRC operations officer for a licensee contact telephone number.)
* * * UPDATE ON 1/17/02 @ 1711 BY CHAPMAN TO GOULD * * *
After further investigation the licensee has determined the source may have been stolen from the site. The licensee has notified the police and Region 3. The device manufacturer will be notified.
Notified RDO 3 (Vegel), NMSS EO(Frant)
* * * UPDATE ON 1/17/02 @ 1843 BY BREWSTER TO GOULD * * *
The licensee reported that they had been advised that an individual working for a contractor took the missing device. They are further investigating the incident.
Notified RDO 3 (Vegel), NMSS EO(Frant)
* * * UPDATE ON 1/18/02 @ 1513 BY CHAPMAN TO GOULD * * *
The licensee after further investigation and coordination with the local police have determined the the missing device was stolen. Continuing investigation is ongoing.
Notified Reg 3 RDO (Vegel) and NMSS EO(Hickey)