Event Notification Report for October 12, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/11/2002 - 10/12/2002
EVENT NUMBERS
3928439276392773927839279
General Information or Other
Event Number: 39284
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP
Region: 4
City: CAMERON State: LA
County:
License #: LA-2783-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SCOTT BLACKWELL (email)
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Licensee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP
Region: 4
City: CAMERON State: LA
County:
License #: LA-2783-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SCOTT BLACKWELL (email)
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 10/14/2002
Notification Time: 16:27 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/14/2002
Notification Time: 16:27 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/14/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
KRISS KENNEDY (R4)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
KRISS KENNEDY (R4)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE - IRRETRIEVABLE WELL LOGGING SOURCE
"Agreement State Agency: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
"Event Report ID No.: LA020013
"License No.: LA-2783-L01
"Licensee: Schlumberger Technology Corp
"Event date and Time: October 12, 2002
"Event Location: Miami Corp #1S in Cameron, LA
"Event type: Irretrievable Well Logging Source
"Notifications: Schlumberger notified the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
"Event description:
On October 9, 2002, a well logging tool was stuck down hole. The tool contained a 1.7 Ci source of Cs-137 model number GSRZ with s/n 2009 and a 16 Ci source of Am241Be model number NSR-L with s/n 3068. There were repeated attempts to retrieve the tool. On October 12, 2002, it was decided to abandon the tool. Approval was given from the state of Louisiana on October 12, 2002, to abandon the tool. The approximate depth of the tool is 10,822 feet. A cement plug was going to be placed above the tool, cement is going to be added around the tool, and an upside down drill bit is to be used as a deflection device."
"Agreement State Agency: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
"Event Report ID No.: LA020013
"License No.: LA-2783-L01
"Licensee: Schlumberger Technology Corp
"Event date and Time: October 12, 2002
"Event Location: Miami Corp #1S in Cameron, LA
"Event type: Irretrievable Well Logging Source
"Notifications: Schlumberger notified the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
"Event description:
On October 9, 2002, a well logging tool was stuck down hole. The tool contained a 1.7 Ci source of Cs-137 model number GSRZ with s/n 2009 and a 16 Ci source of Am241Be model number NSR-L with s/n 3068. There were repeated attempts to retrieve the tool. On October 12, 2002, it was decided to abandon the tool. Approval was given from the state of Louisiana on October 12, 2002, to abandon the tool. The approximate depth of the tool is 10,822 feet. A cement plug was going to be placed above the tool, cement is going to be added around the tool, and an upside down drill bit is to be used as a deflection device."
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39276
Facility: DIABLO CANYON
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: J. BROWN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: J. BROWN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 10/12/2002
Notification Time: 08:02 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2002
Event Time: 01:30 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 10/17/2002
Notification Time: 08:02 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2002
Event Time: 01:30 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 10/17/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
Person (Organization):
KRISS KENNEDY (R4)
KRISS KENNEDY (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 54 | Power Operation | 54 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
ALLEGED FITNESS-FOR-DUTY QUESTIONED DUE TO SLEEPING ON WATCH.
IMMEDIATE COMPENSATORY MEASURES TAKEN UPON DISCOVERY.
THE LICENSEE NOTIFIED THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR .
***** RETRACTED ON 10/17/02 AT 22:10 FROM J. BROWN TO A. COSTA *****
The licensee is retracting this event since proper security was maintained in the Owner Controlled Area as required by the Order.
Notified R4DO (Pick) via email.
IMMEDIATE COMPENSATORY MEASURES TAKEN UPON DISCOVERY.
THE LICENSEE NOTIFIED THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR .
***** RETRACTED ON 10/17/02 AT 22:10 FROM J. BROWN TO A. COSTA *****
The licensee is retracting this event since proper security was maintained in the Owner Controlled Area as required by the Order.
Notified R4DO (Pick) via email.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39277
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: DAVID PIETRUSKI
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: DAVID PIETRUSKI
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 10/12/2002
Notification Time: 17:15 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2002
Event Time: 16:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/12/2002
Notification Time: 17:15 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2002
Event Time: 16:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/12/2002
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):
JOHN WHITE (R1)
JOHN WHITE (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
SPURIOUS ACTUATION OF ONE (1) OFFSITE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SIREN
The licensee was notified by local police, Lacey Township, NJ, that one (1) of the emergency notification sirens was sounding. The licensee confirmed the actuation and notified the Ocean County Sheriffs Office, who control the siren, and had them turn off the siren. The licensee has dispatched communications technicians to investigate the cause of the spurious actuation.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector of the event.
The licensee was notified by local police, Lacey Township, NJ, that one (1) of the emergency notification sirens was sounding. The licensee confirmed the actuation and notified the Ocean County Sheriffs Office, who control the siren, and had them turn off the siren. The licensee has dispatched communications technicians to investigate the cause of the spurious actuation.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector of the event.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 39278
Facility: PORTSMOUTH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: RICK LARSON
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: RICK LARSON
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 10/12/2002
Notification Time: 21:41 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2002
Event Time: 04:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/12/2002
Notification Time: 21:41 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2002
Event Time: 04:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/12/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JOHN MADERA (R3)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
JOHN MADERA (R3)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
VALID (MANUAL) ACTUATION OF A SAFETY SYSTEM
"October 12, 2002, at 0445 hours while performing UF6 sampling (Mode III), X-344 Feed and Transfer Building
Operations personnel manually activated the X-344A Pigtail Line Isolation System (a Safety System) this was in
response to an observed out-gassing from Autoclave #2 Sample Manifold. Operations were secured, and personnel
evacuated the building per procedure. Emergency response personnel monitored the area for surface and airborne
contamination with all samples less than detectable. Autoclave #2 was declared inoperable. This event is being
reported as a valid actuation of a Safety System per [procedure] UE2-RA-RE1030, Appendix D, Section J.2."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector of the event via voice mail and the DOE.
"October 12, 2002, at 0445 hours while performing UF6 sampling (Mode III), X-344 Feed and Transfer Building
Operations personnel manually activated the X-344A Pigtail Line Isolation System (a Safety System) this was in
response to an observed out-gassing from Autoclave #2 Sample Manifold. Operations were secured, and personnel
evacuated the building per procedure. Emergency response personnel monitored the area for surface and airborne
contamination with all samples less than detectable. Autoclave #2 was declared inoperable. This event is being
reported as a valid actuation of a Safety System per [procedure] UE2-RA-RE1030, Appendix D, Section J.2."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector of the event via voice mail and the DOE.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39279
Facility: PEACH BOTTOM
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ROBERT BIRMINGHAM
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ROBERT BIRMINGHAM
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 10/12/2002
Notification Time: 23:24 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2002
Event Time: 21:14 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/12/2002
Notification Time: 23:24 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2002
Event Time: 21:14 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/12/2002
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):
JOHN WHITE (R1)
JOHN WHITE (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 99 | Power Operation | 99 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
NOTIFICATION OF OFFSITE AUTHORITIES OF FIRE IN 500 KV SWITCHYARD
The licensee notified offsite state and county authorities of a fire in the south 500 KV substation. The fire occurred at 2030 on the #205 circuit breaker current transformer during electrical switching. The state and county were notified of an event of public interest due to multiple emergency vehicles responding to the substation. The fire was extinguished at 2120. The #205 circuit breaker remains out of service. The circuit breaker is on one of two ring buses, on the output side of the main generators, and are located about one-half mile from the plant outside the protected area. Plant electrical systems, including safety systems, were unaffected by the fire in the switchyard.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector of the event.
The licensee notified offsite state and county authorities of a fire in the south 500 KV substation. The fire occurred at 2030 on the #205 circuit breaker current transformer during electrical switching. The state and county were notified of an event of public interest due to multiple emergency vehicles responding to the substation. The fire was extinguished at 2120. The #205 circuit breaker remains out of service. The circuit breaker is on one of two ring buses, on the output side of the main generators, and are located about one-half mile from the plant outside the protected area. Plant electrical systems, including safety systems, were unaffected by the fire in the switchyard.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector of the event.