Event Notification Report for July 15, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/14/2002 - 07/15/2002
EVENT NUMBERS
3905939060390613906239105
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 39059
Rep Org: CRAIG TESTING LAB, INC.
Licensee: CRAIG TESTING LAB., INC.
Region: 1
City: HOPEWELL State: NJ
County:
License #: 29-18018-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: M. W. CANNAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Licensee: CRAIG TESTING LAB., INC.
Region: 1
City: HOPEWELL State: NJ
County:
License #: 29-18018-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: M. W. CANNAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 07/15/2002
Notification Time: 14:47 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2002
Event Time: 13:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/15/2002
Notification Time: 14:47 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2002
Event Time: 13:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/15/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
DAMAGED TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
Early this afternoon a Model # 3430 Troxler Density gauge was run over and damaged at Hopewell High School, Hopewell, NJ. The gauge contains 10 millicuries of Cs-137 and 40 millicuries of Americium-241. The caller said that the sources for the gauge were intact and not damaged. The gauge has been placed back in its carrying case and is now being transported back to Craig Testing Lab., Inc., which is about 1.5 hours driving time from Hopewell, N.J. The caller said that the gauge would be surveyed when the gauge was returned to Craig Testing Lab., Inc.
Early this afternoon a Model # 3430 Troxler Density gauge was run over and damaged at Hopewell High School, Hopewell, NJ. The gauge contains 10 millicuries of Cs-137 and 40 millicuries of Americium-241. The caller said that the sources for the gauge were intact and not damaged. The gauge has been placed back in its carrying case and is now being transported back to Craig Testing Lab., Inc., which is about 1.5 hours driving time from Hopewell, N.J. The caller said that the gauge would be surveyed when the gauge was returned to Craig Testing Lab., Inc.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39060
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GORDON E. ROBINSON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GORDON E. ROBINSON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 07/15/2002
Notification Time: 17:20 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2002
Event Time: 14:35 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/15/2002
Notification Time: 17:20 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2002
Event Time: 14:35 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/15/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
JAMES LINVILLE (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
"THIS IS A COURTESY NOTIFICATION AND DOES NOT FALL WITHIN 10CFR50.72 GUIDELINES
"At 1435 hours on 07/15/02, smoke was reported within the Simulator portion of the Susquehanna Learning Center, however, no flames were visible. The Learning Center is located outside the Protected Area of the Site. The offsite fire department was notified for assistance and the on-site Fire Brigade was activated. The source of the smoke was determined to be from a discharge of the HVAC refrigerant into the supply ducting to the Simulator. There are no plans to issue a Press Release at this point in time.
"This event was reviewed and determined not to be reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi). This is a courtesy call based on the potential media interest in the event."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 1435 hours on 07/15/02, smoke was reported within the Simulator portion of the Susquehanna Learning Center, however, no flames were visible. The Learning Center is located outside the Protected Area of the Site. The offsite fire department was notified for assistance and the on-site Fire Brigade was activated. The source of the smoke was determined to be from a discharge of the HVAC refrigerant into the supply ducting to the Simulator. There are no plans to issue a Press Release at this point in time.
"This event was reviewed and determined not to be reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi). This is a courtesy call based on the potential media interest in the event."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39061
Facility: COMANCHE PEAK
Region: 4 State: TX
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: STEVEN SEWELL
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 4 State: TX
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: STEVEN SEWELL
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 07/15/2002
Notification Time: 20:18 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2002
Event Time: 18:52 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/15/2002
Notification Time: 20:18 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2002
Event Time: 18:52 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/15/2002
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):
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
LINDA HOWELL (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION INVOLVING AIRCRAFT FLYOVER OF OWNER CONTROLLED PROPERTY
"A 1852 a low flying aircraft flew near (~ 3000 feet) from the facility at an altitude of approximately 500 feet. The aircraft was a military style helicopter. The FAA was notified at 1901 [Fort Worth Air Traffic Control]. Flight path was from the southwest to the northeast."
The licensee informed the FAA, local law enforcement and will inform the NRC Resident Inspector.
"A 1852 a low flying aircraft flew near (~ 3000 feet) from the facility at an altitude of approximately 500 feet. The aircraft was a military style helicopter. The FAA was notified at 1901 [Fort Worth Air Traffic Control]. Flight path was from the southwest to the northeast."
The licensee informed the FAA, local law enforcement and will inform the NRC Resident Inspector.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 39062
Rep Org: JEFF ZELL CONSULTANTS
Licensee: JEFF ZELL CONSULTANTS
Region: 1
City: CORAOPOLIS State: PA
County:
License #: 37-28531-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK WILLIAMS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Licensee: JEFF ZELL CONSULTANTS
Region: 1
City: CORAOPOLIS State: PA
County:
License #: 37-28531-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK WILLIAMS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 07/16/2002
Notification Time: 09:52 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2002
Event Time: 18:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2002
Notification Time: 09:52 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2002
Event Time: 18:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
DAMAGED TROXLER MOISTURE GAUGE
On 07/15/02 in the evening an asphalt roller damaged the side of a Troxler Moisture Density Gauge, Model # 3411. The sources were not damaged but the outer casing of the Troxler gauge was damaged and the top of the source rod was bent. Normal radiation readings of the gauge of 0.2 mr/hr at 3' were taken by a Geiger counter. The gauge was run over near Lancaster, PA. on Old Philadelphia Pike. The gauge is now back at Jeff Zell Consultants located in Coraopolis, PA. Jeff Zell Consultant's said that they were going to send the gauge back to Troxler late this week.
On 07/15/02 in the evening an asphalt roller damaged the side of a Troxler Moisture Density Gauge, Model # 3411. The sources were not damaged but the outer casing of the Troxler gauge was damaged and the top of the source rod was bent. Normal radiation readings of the gauge of 0.2 mr/hr at 3' were taken by a Geiger counter. The gauge was run over near Lancaster, PA. on Old Philadelphia Pike. The gauge is now back at Jeff Zell Consultants located in Coraopolis, PA. Jeff Zell Consultant's said that they were going to send the gauge back to Troxler late this week.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 39105
Rep Org: US ARMY
Licensee: US ARMY
Region: 1
City: ABERDEEN State: MD
County:
License #: 19-30563-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KUYKENDALL
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: US ARMY
Region: 1
City: ABERDEEN State: MD
County:
License #: 19-30563-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KUYKENDALL
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 08/02/2002
Notification Time: 15:12 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/02/2002
Notification Time: 15:12 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/02/2002
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):
J. BRADLEY FEWELL (R1)
MIKE ERNSTES (R2)
E. WILLIAM BRACH (NMSS)
J. BRADLEY FEWELL (R1)
MIKE ERNSTES (R2)
E. WILLIAM BRACH (NMSS)
THE GEORGIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD LOST TWO CHEMICAL AGENT DETECTORS
During an inventory check by two units(Hineville, Ga and Tifton, Ga) of the Georgia National Guard, it was discovered that two Chemical Agent Detectors(M43A1) each containing 300 microcuries of Americium-241 were unaccounted for. These detectors were taken to Bosnia during the Guard's deployment and were to have been brought back when the National Guard returned. It is undetermined at this time if the two guard units brought the detectors back or if they were lost at their post in Georgia. Investigation is still ongoing.
During an inventory check by two units(Hineville, Ga and Tifton, Ga) of the Georgia National Guard, it was discovered that two Chemical Agent Detectors(M43A1) each containing 300 microcuries of Americium-241 were unaccounted for. These detectors were taken to Bosnia during the Guard's deployment and were to have been brought back when the National Guard returned. It is undetermined at this time if the two guard units brought the detectors back or if they were lost at their post in Georgia. Investigation is still ongoing.