Event Notification Report for January 17, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/16/2002 - 01/17/2002
General Information or Other
Event Number: 38645
Rep Org: OHIO BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: H. C. NUTTING COMPANY
Region: 3
City: CINCINNATI State: OH
County:
License #: OH-312103100
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL SNEE
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Licensee: H. C. NUTTING COMPANY
Region: 3
City: CINCINNATI State: OH
County:
License #: OH-312103100
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL SNEE
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 01/22/2002
Notification Time: 12:10 [ET]
Event Date: 01/17/2002
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/22/2002
Notification Time: 12:10 [ET]
Event Date: 01/17/2002
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/22/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
SONIA BURGESS (R3)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
SON NINH (R2)
SONIA BURGESS (R3)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
SON NINH (R2)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The licensee reported the theft of a Troxler moisture density gauge (model 3411, serial #16098) containing two sealed sources (40 mCi Am-Be and 8 mCi Cs-137). The gauge was stolen from the back of a truck parked at an employee's residence in Park Hills, KY. The Park Hills police department and the Commonwealth of Kentucky were notified. On 1/18/02 the gauge was recovered behind a convenience store in Covington, KY. The licensee has possession of the gauge which was not damaged.
Ohio reference #OH 02-009.
The licensee reported the theft of a Troxler moisture density gauge (model 3411, serial #16098) containing two sealed sources (40 mCi Am-Be and 8 mCi Cs-137). The gauge was stolen from the back of a truck parked at an employee's residence in Park Hills, KY. The Park Hills police department and the Commonwealth of Kentucky were notified. On 1/18/02 the gauge was recovered behind a convenience store in Covington, KY. The licensee has possession of the gauge which was not damaged.
Ohio reference #OH 02-009.
Research Reactor
Event Number: 38633
Rep Org: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Licensee: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Region: 4
City: PULLMAN State: WA
County: WHITMAN
License #: R-76
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000027
NRC Notified By: SHARP
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Region: 4
City: PULLMAN State: WA
County: WHITMAN
License #: R-76
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000027
NRC Notified By: SHARP
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 01/17/2002
Notification Time: 12:22 [ET]
Event Date: 01/17/2002
Event Time: 08:22 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/17/2002
Notification Time: 12:22 [ET]
Event Date: 01/17/2002
Event Time: 08:22 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/17/2002
Emergency Class: ALERT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
DALE POWERS (R4)
NADER MAMISH (IRO)
CHRIS GRIMES (NRR)
MARVIN MENDOCA (NRR)
JOE HOLONICH (IRO)
DALE POWERS (R4)
NADER MAMISH (IRO)
CHRIS GRIMES (NRR)
MARVIN MENDOCA (NRR)
JOE HOLONICH (IRO)
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY REPORTED AN ALERT CONDITION AT THEIR REACTOR
The university reported they had a rod stuck 2" out of the core but the reactor is well shut down and they expect no radiological problems. They did evacuate the building and notified their emergency organization, but did not require the police or fire departments. They will troubleshoot to determine the cause of the problem.
* * * UPDATE ON 1/17/02 @ 1747 BY TRIPARD TO GOULD * * *
Alert terminated at 1449 PST due to the rod being fully inserted and the reactor being in a safe and stable condition. They will make an inspection to determine the problem.
Notified Mendonca(NRR), Lyons(EO), Powers(Reg 4 RDO), Sweetser(FEMA) OTHER AGENCIES by fax
The university reported they had a rod stuck 2" out of the core but the reactor is well shut down and they expect no radiological problems. They did evacuate the building and notified their emergency organization, but did not require the police or fire departments. They will troubleshoot to determine the cause of the problem.
* * * UPDATE ON 1/17/02 @ 1747 BY TRIPARD TO GOULD * * *
Alert terminated at 1449 PST due to the rod being fully inserted and the reactor being in a safe and stable condition. They will make an inspection to determine the problem.
Notified Mendonca(NRR), Lyons(EO), Powers(Reg 4 RDO), Sweetser(FEMA) OTHER AGENCIES by fax
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38634
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: KELLY KORTH
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: KELLY KORTH
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 01/17/2002
Notification Time: 13:07 [ET]
Event Date: 01/17/2002
Event Time: 11:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 05/27/2002
Notification Time: 13:07 [ET]
Event Date: 01/17/2002
Event Time: 11:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 05/27/2002
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):
ROBERT HAAG (R2)
ROBERT HAAG (R2)
| 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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION INVOLVING RECOVERED SEA TURTLE FROM INTAKE CANAL
At approximately 1130 EST on 01/17/02, a green sea turtle was retrieved from the intake canal and a determination was made that it was in need of rehabilitation. As required by the Plant's Sea Turtle Permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) was notified at 1145 EST.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
See EN #38513 for 2001 occurrences.
* * * UPDATE ON 1/28/02 @ 1243 BY KORTH TO GOULD * * *
At approximately 1115 on 1/28/02 a loggerhead turtle was retrieved from the plant's intake canal. The turtle was determined to be in need of rehabilitation. Per the licensee's turtle permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) was notified at 1125.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified. Notified Reg 2 RDO (Ninh)
* * * UPDATE ON 2/6/02 @ 0853 BY MERRILL TO GOULD * * *
At approximately 0745 on 2/6/02 an injured green sea turtle was rescued from the plant's intake canal. The turtle was alive, but in need of rehabilitation. The turtle will be transported to a facility in Clearwater for treatment. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has been notified of the event.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Notified Reg 2 RDO(Fredrickson)
* * * UPDATE 1025 3/2/2002 BY R. DIEHL TAKEN BY R. STRANSKY * * *
"At approximately 0830 3/2/02 a Loggerhead turtle was retrieved from the plant's intake canal. The turtle was determined to be in need of rehabilitation. Per the plant's turtle permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) was notified at 0845."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this report. HOO notified R2DO (Julian).
* * * UPDATE 1040EST ON 3/5/02 FROM GEORGE TULLIDGE TO S. SANDIN * * *
"At Approximately 1000 on 3/5/02, a Loggerhead turtle was retrieved from the plant intake canal. The turtle was determined to be in need of rehabilitation. Per the plant's turtle permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) was notified."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this report. HOO notified R2DO (Julian).
* * * UPDATE 1047EST ON 3/6/02 FROM D. EMLING TO M.NORRIS * * *
"At Approximately 1000 on 3/6/02, a Loggerhead turtle was retrieved from the plant intake canal. The turtle was determined to be in need of rehabilitation. Per the plant's turtle permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) was notified."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this report. HOO notified R2DO (Henson).
* * * UPDATE ON 3/10/02 @ 1740 BY KORTH TO GOULD * * *
The Florida Department of Environmental protection was notified of a loggerhead sea turtle requiring off-site rehabilitation. The turtle was recovered live from the plant's intake canal.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Notified Reg @ RDO (Henson)
* * * UPDATE ON 5/27/02 AT 1012 BY RUSSELL SCOT TO FANGIE JONES * * *
The Florida Department of Environmental protection was notified of a sick underweight loggerhead sea turtle requiring off-site rehabilitation. The turtle was recovered live from the plant's intake canal at 0915 EST on 5/27/02.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
Notified R2DO (Thomas Decker).
* * * UPDATE AT 1938EDT ON 5/27/02 FROM ELLIOT SUMNER TO S. SANDIN * * *
"A dead Sea Turtle was recovered from the St. Lucie Plant Intake Canal at approx. 1600 [on] 05/27/02. The FL. Dept. of Envir. Protection was notified (1615 [on] 05/27/02) as required by the St. Lucie Plant - Sea Turtle Permit. This notification to a state government agency requires a four (4) hr non-emergency notification to the NRC per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi). There were no unusual evolutions in progress beyond normal operations which would have contributed to this event."
The NRC Resident Inspector will be informed.
Notified R2DO(Decker).
At approximately 1130 EST on 01/17/02, a green sea turtle was retrieved from the intake canal and a determination was made that it was in need of rehabilitation. As required by the Plant's Sea Turtle Permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) was notified at 1145 EST.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
See EN #38513 for 2001 occurrences.
* * * UPDATE ON 1/28/02 @ 1243 BY KORTH TO GOULD * * *
At approximately 1115 on 1/28/02 a loggerhead turtle was retrieved from the plant's intake canal. The turtle was determined to be in need of rehabilitation. Per the licensee's turtle permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) was notified at 1125.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified. Notified Reg 2 RDO (Ninh)
* * * UPDATE ON 2/6/02 @ 0853 BY MERRILL TO GOULD * * *
At approximately 0745 on 2/6/02 an injured green sea turtle was rescued from the plant's intake canal. The turtle was alive, but in need of rehabilitation. The turtle will be transported to a facility in Clearwater for treatment. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has been notified of the event.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Notified Reg 2 RDO(Fredrickson)
* * * UPDATE 1025 3/2/2002 BY R. DIEHL TAKEN BY R. STRANSKY * * *
"At approximately 0830 3/2/02 a Loggerhead turtle was retrieved from the plant's intake canal. The turtle was determined to be in need of rehabilitation. Per the plant's turtle permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) was notified at 0845."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this report. HOO notified R2DO (Julian).
* * * UPDATE 1040EST ON 3/5/02 FROM GEORGE TULLIDGE TO S. SANDIN * * *
"At Approximately 1000 on 3/5/02, a Loggerhead turtle was retrieved from the plant intake canal. The turtle was determined to be in need of rehabilitation. Per the plant's turtle permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) was notified."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this report. HOO notified R2DO (Julian).
* * * UPDATE 1047EST ON 3/6/02 FROM D. EMLING TO M.NORRIS * * *
"At Approximately 1000 on 3/6/02, a Loggerhead turtle was retrieved from the plant intake canal. The turtle was determined to be in need of rehabilitation. Per the plant's turtle permit, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) was notified."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this report. HOO notified R2DO (Henson).
* * * UPDATE ON 3/10/02 @ 1740 BY KORTH TO GOULD * * *
The Florida Department of Environmental protection was notified of a loggerhead sea turtle requiring off-site rehabilitation. The turtle was recovered live from the plant's intake canal.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Notified Reg @ RDO (Henson)
* * * UPDATE ON 5/27/02 AT 1012 BY RUSSELL SCOT TO FANGIE JONES * * *
The Florida Department of Environmental protection was notified of a sick underweight loggerhead sea turtle requiring off-site rehabilitation. The turtle was recovered live from the plant's intake canal at 0915 EST on 5/27/02.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
Notified R2DO (Thomas Decker).
* * * UPDATE AT 1938EDT ON 5/27/02 FROM ELLIOT SUMNER TO S. SANDIN * * *
"A dead Sea Turtle was recovered from the St. Lucie Plant Intake Canal at approx. 1600 [on] 05/27/02. The FL. Dept. of Envir. Protection was notified (1615 [on] 05/27/02) as required by the St. Lucie Plant - Sea Turtle Permit. This notification to a state government agency requires a four (4) hr non-emergency notification to the NRC per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi). There were no unusual evolutions in progress beyond normal operations which would have contributed to this event."
The NRC Resident Inspector will be informed.
Notified R2DO(Decker).