Event Notification Report for December 16, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/15/2002 - 12/16/2002
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 39449
Rep Org: GEORGIA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Licensee: MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING
Region: 2
City: ATLANTA State: GA
County:
License #: GA-1458-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LIZ SEALE
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Licensee: MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING
Region: 2
City: ATLANTA State: GA
County:
License #: GA-1458-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LIZ SEALE
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 12/16/2002
Notification Time: 11:03 [ET]
Event Date: 12/16/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/16/2002
Notification Time: 11:03 [ET]
Event Date: 12/16/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/16/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MIKE ERNSTES (R2)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
MIKE ERNSTES (R2)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING STOLEN GAUGE
Georgia Department of Natural Resources reported to the NRC Operations Center via fax on 12/16/02 at 10:37 a.m. that a Niton XL-309 gauge was stolen on 12/9/02 during overnight hours from the trunk of an automobile while in a hotel parking lot. The gauge contained seven millicuries of Cd-109. The Licensee was instructed to notify the FBI and was given the telephone number for the Miami Beach FBI Office.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources also notified the Florida Radiation Control Program and NRC Region II.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources reported to the NRC Operations Center via fax on 12/16/02 at 10:37 a.m. that a Niton XL-309 gauge was stolen on 12/9/02 during overnight hours from the trunk of an automobile while in a hotel parking lot. The gauge contained seven millicuries of Cd-109. The Licensee was instructed to notify the FBI and was given the telephone number for the Miami Beach FBI Office.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources also notified the Florida Radiation Control Program and NRC Region II.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39450
Facility: NINE MILE POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: MITCHEL ALMETER
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: MITCHEL ALMETER
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 12/16/2002
Notification Time: 18:17 [ET]
Event Date: 12/16/2002
Event Time: 15:47 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/16/2002
Notification Time: 18:17 [ET]
Event Date: 12/16/2002
Event Time: 15:47 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/16/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
Person (Organization):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1)
WILLIAM BECKNER (NRR)
DANIEL HOLODY (R1)
WILLIAM BECKNER (NRR)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | A/R | Y | 60 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
NINE MILE POINT UNIT 2 REACTOR SCRAM ON HIGH REACTOR PRESSURE
"Failure of main generator stator water cooling temperature control valve resulted in loss of generator stator water cooling and main generator runback signal. Reactor power reduction was initiated with reactor recirculation flow and continued with insertion of control rods. Turbine bypass valves opened as result of main generator runback signal. Reactor protection system auto actuated on high reactor pressure [1052 psig] at 1547 [EST], 12/16/02. [The maximum reactor pressure observed during the transient was 1055 psig.] All control rods fully inserted . No safety relief valves opened. No ECCS systems actuated. Reactor water level being controlled by reactor core isolation cooling and condensate/ feedwater. Reactor pressure [is] being controlled by turbine bypass valves."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector of this event.
"Failure of main generator stator water cooling temperature control valve resulted in loss of generator stator water cooling and main generator runback signal. Reactor power reduction was initiated with reactor recirculation flow and continued with insertion of control rods. Turbine bypass valves opened as result of main generator runback signal. Reactor protection system auto actuated on high reactor pressure [1052 psig] at 1547 [EST], 12/16/02. [The maximum reactor pressure observed during the transient was 1055 psig.] All control rods fully inserted . No safety relief valves opened. No ECCS systems actuated. Reactor water level being controlled by reactor core isolation cooling and condensate/ feedwater. Reactor pressure [is] being controlled by turbine bypass valves."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector of this event.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 39455
Rep Org: STEEL OF WEST VIRGINIA
Licensee: STEEL OF WEST VIRGINIA
Region: 2
City: HUNTINGTON State: WV
County: CABELL
License #: 47-16310-02
Agreement: N
Docket: 03028692
NRC Notified By: STEVE POWELL
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Licensee: STEEL OF WEST VIRGINIA
Region: 2
City: HUNTINGTON State: WV
County: CABELL
License #: 47-16310-02
Agreement: N
Docket: 03028692
NRC Notified By: STEVE POWELL
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 12/17/2002
Notification Time: 13:45 [ET]
Event Date: 12/16/2002
Event Time: 13:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/17/2002
Notification Time: 13:45 [ET]
Event Date: 12/16/2002
Event Time: 13:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/17/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
PAUL FREDRICKSON (R2)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
PAUL FREDRICKSON (R2)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
DAMAGED SOURCE HOLDER ON STEEL LEVEL GAUGE
At 1345 EST on 12/17/02, the licensee reported that at approximately 1300 EST on 12/16/02, a radioactive source holder on a molten steel level gauge was damaged from molten metal at the Steel of West Virginia facility in Huntington, WV. The gauge is a Kay-Ray, Model # 7060SD, Serial # S93K0407. The gauge contains 500 millicuries of cesium-137. The molten metal penetrated the outer casing on the holder and melted the lead shielding. The holder was placed in a shielded container and moved to a secure location. The licensee is making arrangements for disposal. A radiation survey of the area was conducted and no contamination or abnormal readings were detected. The licensee notified NRC Region 2.
At 1345 EST on 12/17/02, the licensee reported that at approximately 1300 EST on 12/16/02, a radioactive source holder on a molten steel level gauge was damaged from molten metal at the Steel of West Virginia facility in Huntington, WV. The gauge is a Kay-Ray, Model # 7060SD, Serial # S93K0407. The gauge contains 500 millicuries of cesium-137. The molten metal penetrated the outer casing on the holder and melted the lead shielding. The holder was placed in a shielded container and moved to a secure location. The licensee is making arrangements for disposal. A radiation survey of the area was conducted and no contamination or abnormal readings were detected. The licensee notified NRC Region 2.