Event Notification Report for June 25, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/24/2002 - 06/25/2002
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39017
Facility: PEACH BOTTOM
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: BEACH
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: BEACH
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 06/25/2002
Notification Time: 15:22 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2002
Event Time: 08:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/25/2002
Notification Time: 15:22 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2002
Event Time: 08:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/25/2002
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):
MICHAEL MODES (R1)
MICHAEL MODES (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SIRENS INOPERABLE
Peach Bottom Units 2&3 were notified by the Emergency Preparedness Group that all of the emergency notification sirens for Peach Bottoms EP Zone were inoperable between the hours of 08:00 and approximately 10:30 hours this morning (6/25/02). The problem appears to be due to a "stray" radio signal at the base station which controls the transmit signal to the sirens. While that stray radio signal was present, the base station could have been prevented from sending a signal to activate the sirens. Investigation and recovery efforts are underway for the siren system and at this time 96 of 97 sirens have been restored. The last siren is expected to be returned to an operable status this evening by 18:00 hours.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Peach Bottom Units 2&3 were notified by the Emergency Preparedness Group that all of the emergency notification sirens for Peach Bottoms EP Zone were inoperable between the hours of 08:00 and approximately 10:30 hours this morning (6/25/02). The problem appears to be due to a "stray" radio signal at the base station which controls the transmit signal to the sirens. While that stray radio signal was present, the base station could have been prevented from sending a signal to activate the sirens. Investigation and recovery efforts are underway for the siren system and at this time 96 of 97 sirens have been restored. The last siren is expected to be returned to an operable status this evening by 18:00 hours.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39018
Facility: CATAWBA
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MCCONNELL
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MCCONNELL
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 06/25/2002
Notification Time: 21:36 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2002
Event Time: 18:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/25/2002
Notification Time: 21:36 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2002
Event Time: 18:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/25/2002
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):
LEONARD WERT (R2)
JOHN GREEVES (NMSS)
LEONARD WERT (R2)
JOHN GREEVES (NMSS)
| 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 |
LICENSEE DISCOVERED A SEALED AMERICIUM - 241 CALIBRATION SOURCE HAD BEEN DAMAGED
The sealed source was found damaged while performing calibration of a PCM whole body monitor. The Am - 241 source was found to contain only a small fraction(>1%) of the original activity of 2.44E-2 µCi. A thin mylar type covering was missing from the source when it was discovered damaged. No loose contamination has been detected on the source or in the work area the source was used. The thin mylar type covering was apparently removed sometime between 4/10/02 (last time source was used) and 6/25/02. At this time it is not known how the source was damaged. No theft is suspected at this time and they are still investigating.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified. State and local agencies will be notified.
The sealed source was found damaged while performing calibration of a PCM whole body monitor. The Am - 241 source was found to contain only a small fraction(>1%) of the original activity of 2.44E-2 µCi. A thin mylar type covering was missing from the source when it was discovered damaged. No loose contamination has been detected on the source or in the work area the source was used. The thin mylar type covering was apparently removed sometime between 4/10/02 (last time source was used) and 6/25/02. At this time it is not known how the source was damaged. No theft is suspected at this time and they are still investigating.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified. State and local agencies will be notified.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 39019
Rep Org: TENNESSEE DIV OF RAD HEALTH
Licensee: TENNESSEE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Region: 2
City: CORRYTON State: TN
County: KNOX
License #: R-19017
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DEBRA SHULTS
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Licensee: TENNESSEE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Region: 2
City: CORRYTON State: TN
County: KNOX
License #: R-19017
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DEBRA SHULTS
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 06/26/2002
Notification Time: 10:20 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2002
Event Time: 21:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/26/2002
Notification Time: 10:20 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2002
Event Time: 21:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/26/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
LEONARD WERT (R2)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
LEONARD WERT (R2)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN TROXLER GAUGE
The following is taken from a faxed report:
Event Report ID No.: TN-02-083
License No: TN-02-083
Licensee: Tennessee Division of Radiological Health
Event date and time: June 25, 2002, 2100 EDT
Event location: R-19017
Event type: Stolen moisture density gauge
Notifications: USNRC Region II, Knox County Sheriffs Department
Event description: Tennessee Department of Transportation, Region 1, called the Division at 0818 CDT to report a stolen moisture density gauge. The gauge is a Troxler model 3430, serial number 23117 containing 8 millicuries of Cesium-137, serial number 75-4928 and 40 millicuries of Am-241:Be, serial number 47-18934. The gauge was inside a white Ford Aerostar van. License number S4-PE83, owned by the State. The van was parked at the operator's home on McGinnis Road in Corryton, TN.
Media attention: None at this time. A press release will be issued by TDEC.
The following is taken from a faxed report:
Event Report ID No.: TN-02-083
License No: TN-02-083
Licensee: Tennessee Division of Radiological Health
Event date and time: June 25, 2002, 2100 EDT
Event location: R-19017
Event type: Stolen moisture density gauge
Notifications: USNRC Region II, Knox County Sheriffs Department
Event description: Tennessee Department of Transportation, Region 1, called the Division at 0818 CDT to report a stolen moisture density gauge. The gauge is a Troxler model 3430, serial number 23117 containing 8 millicuries of Cesium-137, serial number 75-4928 and 40 millicuries of Am-241:Be, serial number 47-18934. The gauge was inside a white Ford Aerostar van. License number S4-PE83, owned by the State. The van was parked at the operator's home on McGinnis Road in Corryton, TN.
Media attention: None at this time. A press release will be issued by TDEC.