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Event Notification Report for October 09, 2002

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/08/2002 - 10/09/2002

EVENT NUMBERS
392603926439271

Power Reactor
Event Number: 39260
Facility: SEABROOK
Region: 1     State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: LOU GAREAU
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE NORRIS
Notification Date: 10/09/2002
Notification Time: 03:31 [ET]
Event Date: 10/09/2002
Event Time: 03:07 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/09/2002
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
JOHN WHITE (R1)
WILLIAM BECKNER (NRR)
NADER MAMISH (IRO)
JIM DUNKER (FEMA)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
1 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
Event Text
UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED DUE TO FIRE IN PROTECTED AREA LASTING GREATER THAN 10 MINUTES

"Unusual event was classified based on a fire in the protected area lasting > 10 minutes. The fire started in the motor of the 'B' circulating water pump. It was 'contained' to that location (the CW pump motor). Motor [is]still smoldering, [but] it is controlled and contained. Steam Generator Blowdown system isolated due to high flash tank level. Multiple rad monitors went into alarm due to voltage surge."

The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.

The Licensee reported that no offsite assistance was requested and that the State (NH) was notified.

***UPDATE JIM HILL TO JOHN MacKINNON 0614 EDT 10/9/02***

The Unusual Event was Terminated at 0547 EDT.

The Licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and the State(NH).


Power Reactor
Event Number: 39264
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1     State: NY
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: LEONE
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 10/09/2002
Notification Time: 17:12 [ET]
Event Date: 10/09/2002
Event Time: 13:59 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/09/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS
Person (Organization):
JOHN WHITE (R1)
WILLIAM BECKNER (NRR)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
2 N Y 100 Power Operation 97 Power Operation
Event Text
EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATORS DECLARED INOPERABLE

"At 1518 hours on October 9, 2002 Indian Point Unit 2 commenced a controlled shutdown per T/S 3.0.1. T/S 3.0.1 was entered because Emergency Diesel Generators (EDG) 21 and 23 were declared inoperable. EDG 23 was declared inoperable at 2152 hours on October 8, 2002 due to failure of monthly test. EDG 21 was declared inoperable at 1359 hours on October 9, 2002 due to indications of jacket water in the lube oil system. EDG 23 was declared operable at 1635 hours on October 9, 2002 following corrective actions and testing at which time T/S 3.0.1 was exited. They think EDG 21 may have a cracked engine head. The reactor power reduction was stopped at 97 percent, but the are planning to return to 100%. The to the Public Service Commission was informed of the reason for the downpower at 1610 hours on October 9, 2002."

The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.


Hospital
Event Number: 39271
Rep Org: QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER
Licensee: QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 4
City: HONOLULU   State: HI
County: HONOLULU
License #: 53-16533-02
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SCOTT DUBE
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 10/11/2002
Notification Time: 16:32 [ET]
Event Date: 10/09/2002
Event Time: 13:00 [HST]
Last Update Date: 10/11/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
35.33 - MED MISADMINISTRATION
Person (Organization):
KRISS KENNEDY (R4)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
Event Text
MEDICAL MISADMINISTRATION: BRACHYTHERAPY UNDERDOSE TO TREATMENT SITE

A patient undergoing brachytherapy treatment for cardiac restenosis received an underdose when it was determined that the strontium 90 source did not reach the intended treatment site. The source contained 16 source beads in the source train. The cause of the under dose is suspected to have been caused by blockage along the catheter but this has not yet been confirmed. An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the underdose.