Event Notification Report for December 03, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/02/2002 - 12/03/2002
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39419
Facility: BROWNS FERRY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: SUSAN FERRELL
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: SUSAN FERRELL
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 12/03/2002
Notification Time: 13:35 [ET]
Event Date: 12/03/2002
Event Time: 08:55 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/03/2002
Notification Time: 13:35 [ET]
Event Date: 12/03/2002
Event Time: 08:55 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/03/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
ANNE BOLAND (R2)
ANNE BOLAND (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 90 | Power Operation | 90 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY - EMPLOYEE FAILED RANDOM DRUG TEST
A non-licensed employee tested positive for drugs during a random drug test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the HOO for additional details.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector of this event.
A non-licensed employee tested positive for drugs during a random drug test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the HOO for additional details.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector of this event.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39421
Facility: FITZPATRICK
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: VICTOR WALZ
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: VICTOR WALZ
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 12/03/2002
Notification Time: 17:13 [ET]
Event Date: 12/03/2002
Event Time: 13:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/26/2002
Notification Time: 17:13 [ET]
Event Date: 12/03/2002
Event Time: 13:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/26/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
MICHELE EVANS (R1)
MICHELE EVANS (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 |
HPCI SYSTEM DECLARED INOPERABLE DURING QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE TESTING
"During scheduled High Pressure Coolant Injection [HPCI] system quarterly performance testing, the HPCI system was declared inoperable when it was determined that the HPCI turbine steam admission valve (23MOV-14) failed ASME Section XI, Inservice Testing Stroke Time Criteria. During Testing the steam admission valve opened only 35-38% of full stroke. However, with this deficiency the HPCI system met required test acceptance criteria for flow control, injection capacity, and injection time. It was determined that the steam admission valve partially opened due to a broken wiring connection in the valve operator. The broken connection was repaired and HPCI testing was completed satisfactorily. The HPCI system was declared operable at 1630 EST (12/3/02)."
The licensee intends to notify NRC Region of this event.
* * * EVENT RETRACTION FROM ANDY HALLIDAY TO ARLON COSTA ON 12/26/02 AT 14:56 * * *
"Event Notification Retraction
"On 12/3/02 at 1330 EST, the James A. Fitzpatrick nuclear power plant notified the NRC operations center of the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) System being declared inoperable when the HPCI turbine steam admission valve (23MOV-14) failed ASME Section XI lnservice Testing stroke time criteria. During testing, the steam admission valve opened only approximately 39% of full stroke due to a broken wiring connection in the valve operator, The report was made pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) under Event Notification number 39421.
"Based upon further review, it has been determined that, despite the problem noted, HPCI would have performed its safety function, With this deficiency (at 1040 psig reactor pressure), the HPCI system still met the required test acceptance criteria for flow control, injection capacity and injection time, as the HPCI control valve, located in series in the steam flow, compensated for the partial closure of the steam admission valve. An engineering evaluation showed that the HPCI System would have continued to meet its design basis requirements over the full operational pressure range (150 psi to 1195 psig).
"The failure of 23M0V-14 to fully open was immediately corrected. The cause of the failure and its applicability to other safety related components will be determined through the JAF corrective action system.
"Based upon the ability of the HPCI System to perform its safety function, the above notification, number 39421 is being retracted."
The Licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Jenison).
"During scheduled High Pressure Coolant Injection [HPCI] system quarterly performance testing, the HPCI system was declared inoperable when it was determined that the HPCI turbine steam admission valve (23MOV-14) failed ASME Section XI, Inservice Testing Stroke Time Criteria. During Testing the steam admission valve opened only 35-38% of full stroke. However, with this deficiency the HPCI system met required test acceptance criteria for flow control, injection capacity, and injection time. It was determined that the steam admission valve partially opened due to a broken wiring connection in the valve operator. The broken connection was repaired and HPCI testing was completed satisfactorily. The HPCI system was declared operable at 1630 EST (12/3/02)."
The licensee intends to notify NRC Region of this event.
* * * EVENT RETRACTION FROM ANDY HALLIDAY TO ARLON COSTA ON 12/26/02 AT 14:56 * * *
"Event Notification Retraction
"On 12/3/02 at 1330 EST, the James A. Fitzpatrick nuclear power plant notified the NRC operations center of the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) System being declared inoperable when the HPCI turbine steam admission valve (23MOV-14) failed ASME Section XI lnservice Testing stroke time criteria. During testing, the steam admission valve opened only approximately 39% of full stroke due to a broken wiring connection in the valve operator, The report was made pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) under Event Notification number 39421.
"Based upon further review, it has been determined that, despite the problem noted, HPCI would have performed its safety function, With this deficiency (at 1040 psig reactor pressure), the HPCI system still met the required test acceptance criteria for flow control, injection capacity and injection time, as the HPCI control valve, located in series in the steam flow, compensated for the partial closure of the steam admission valve. An engineering evaluation showed that the HPCI System would have continued to meet its design basis requirements over the full operational pressure range (150 psi to 1195 psig).
"The failure of 23M0V-14 to fully open was immediately corrected. The cause of the failure and its applicability to other safety related components will be determined through the JAF corrective action system.
"Based upon the ability of the HPCI System to perform its safety function, the above notification, number 39421 is being retracted."
The Licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Jenison).
General Information or Other
Event Number: 39442
Rep Org: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Licensee: IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 3
City: DES MOINES State: IA
County:
License #: 0310-1-77-HDR
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GEORGE JOHNS
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE NORRIS
Licensee: IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 3
City: DES MOINES State: IA
County:
License #: 0310-1-77-HDR
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GEORGE JOHNS
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE NORRIS
Notification Date: 12/12/2002
Notification Time: 15:57 [ET]
Event Date: 12/03/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2002
Notification Time: 15:57 [ET]
Event Date: 12/03/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
PATRICK HILAND (R3)
JIM LYNCH (R3)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
PATRICK HILAND (R3)
JIM LYNCH (R3)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING MEDICAL MISADMINISTRATION
"The licensee reported a medical misadministration involving a High Dose Rate Afterloader. The patient treatment plan required 20 steps in a treatment with the stepping distance of 0.5 centimeters. The licensee reported that the stepping distance was actually 1.0 centimeter. (The cause of the deviation has not yet been determined.) The deviation resulted in an unplanned dose to an unintended site. The exposure was to 10 centimeters outside the planned treatment area. The dose has not yet been determined."
"The licensee reported a medical misadministration involving a High Dose Rate Afterloader. The patient treatment plan required 20 steps in a treatment with the stepping distance of 0.5 centimeters. The licensee reported that the stepping distance was actually 1.0 centimeter. (The cause of the deviation has not yet been determined.) The deviation resulted in an unplanned dose to an unintended site. The exposure was to 10 centimeters outside the planned treatment area. The dose has not yet been determined."