Event Notification Report for December 17, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/16/2002 - 12/17/2002
EVENT NUMBERS
394563946139451394523945339486
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39456
Facility: CALLAWAY
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: EURMAN HENSON
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: EURMAN HENSON
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 12/17/2002
Notification Time: 15:12 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2002
Event Time: 12:40 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/17/2002
Notification Time: 15:12 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2002
Event Time: 12:40 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/17/2002
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 | N | 0 | Hot Standby | 0 | Hot Standby |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO STATE OF PLANT OUTAGE EXCEEDING 3 DAYS
At 1240, 12/17/02, Callaway Plant notified the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC) of a forced outage lasting longer than three days. This notification was performed in accordance with 4CSR240-20.080(3)(B) and included the following information:
On Saturday, December 14, 2002, at 0420 the Callaway Plant shutdown while preparing to secure a condensate pump located in the non-radioactive secondary system. While shutdown, problems were discovered with a steam driven auxiliary feedwater pump and these problems had to be corrected prior to returning the plant to service. Repairs to the steam driven auxiliary feedwater pump have been completed and it is anticipated that the Callaway Plant will return to service on December 17, 2002.
This ENS notification is being made in accordance with I0CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) for notification to another government agency.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector of this event.
At 1240, 12/17/02, Callaway Plant notified the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC) of a forced outage lasting longer than three days. This notification was performed in accordance with 4CSR240-20.080(3)(B) and included the following information:
On Saturday, December 14, 2002, at 0420 the Callaway Plant shutdown while preparing to secure a condensate pump located in the non-radioactive secondary system. While shutdown, problems were discovered with a steam driven auxiliary feedwater pump and these problems had to be corrected prior to returning the plant to service. Repairs to the steam driven auxiliary feedwater pump have been completed and it is anticipated that the Callaway Plant will return to service on December 17, 2002.
This ENS notification is being made in accordance with I0CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) for notification to another government agency.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector of this event.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 39461
Rep Org: OK DEQ RAD MANAGEMENT
Licensee:
Region: 4
City: Oklahoma City State: OK
County: Kingfisher
License #: OK-15794-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE BRODERICK
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee:
Region: 4
City: Oklahoma City State: OK
County: Kingfisher
License #: OK-15794-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE BRODERICK
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 12/19/2002
Notification Time: 10:38 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2002
Event Time: 10:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/19/2002
Notification Time: 10:38 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2002
Event Time: 10:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/19/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED TROXLER GAUGE
At 1038 EST on 12/19/02, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality notified us that on 12/17/02 at 1000 CST, an Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Troxler Moisture Density gauge was damaged in an accident. The accident occurred when a subcontractor's water tank truck backed over an ODOT pickup truck and the gauge that was resting on the Standard Block. The gauge was damaged, but the sealed sources were contained in shielding and were not ruptured. The gauge, S/N 27829, contains an 8 millicurie Cs-137 source and a 40 millicurie Am-241/Be source. The gauge will be shipped to Troxler for repair or disposal.
At 1038 EST on 12/19/02, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality notified us that on 12/17/02 at 1000 CST, an Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Troxler Moisture Density gauge was damaged in an accident. The accident occurred when a subcontractor's water tank truck backed over an ODOT pickup truck and the gauge that was resting on the Standard Block. The gauge was damaged, but the sealed sources were contained in shielding and were not ruptured. The gauge, S/N 27829, contains an 8 millicurie Cs-137 source and a 40 millicurie Am-241/Be source. The gauge will be shipped to Troxler for repair or disposal.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39451
Facility: MAINE YANKEE
Region: 1 State: ME
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: BILL BRYANT
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: ME
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: BILL BRYANT
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 12/17/2002
Notification Time: 09:57 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2002
Event Time: 06:50 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/17/2002
Notification Time: 09:57 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2002
Event Time: 06:50 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/17/2002
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):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1)
DANIEL HOLODY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Decommissioned | 0 | Decommissioned |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO DUCK HUNTERS NEAR PLANT SITE
Notified by the licensee that they made offsite notifications to the FBI, Maine Game Warden, and the Lincoln County, Maine Sheriff's Office due to duck hunters shooting in the direction of the plant from an island 50-100 feet away from plant property. There were no injuries to plant personnel and no damage to plant property. The hunters were approached by plant security personnel and subsequently found another place to hunt.
Notified by the licensee that they made offsite notifications to the FBI, Maine Game Warden, and the Lincoln County, Maine Sheriff's Office due to duck hunters shooting in the direction of the plant from an island 50-100 feet away from plant property. There were no injuries to plant personnel and no damage to plant property. The hunters were approached by plant security personnel and subsequently found another place to hunt.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 39452
Rep Org: COLORADO DEPT OF HEALTH
Licensee: PSI CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: WHEAT RIDGE State: CO
County:
License #: 928-02
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: PHILIP EGIDI
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: PSI CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: WHEAT RIDGE State: CO
County:
License #: 928-02
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: PHILIP EGIDI
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 12/17/2002
Notification Time: 10:52 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 12/18/2002
Notification Time: 10:52 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 12/18/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
LARRY CAMPER (NMSS)
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
LARRY CAMPER (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT DUE TO LOST TROXLER DENSITY GAUGE
"At about 4:45 PM [CST] our time last evening (12/16/02) we received a call from PSI Corporate in Illinois. Their Colorado license number is 928-02 for the Wheat Ridge Office. They reported a lost moisture-density gauge which apparently fell out of the back of a truck on a highway construction project located on Hwy 85, between Hwy 7 & 136th earlier in the day. According to the RSO [Radiation Safety Officer], the technician admitted that the device was not secured in the back of the truck during movement. It is not clear yet whether the tailgate was down or not. PSI reported the gauge loss to CSP [Colorado State Police] and Adam's County [Sheriff's Office]. They have also issued a reward for the return of the device. Visual Inspection of the shoulder and median failed to find the device, which was reported to be in the case. RSO claims that the case is clearly marked with PSI's phone number and address, and is properly labeled according to regulatory requirements.
"It is a Troxler 3411-B, SN 12179."
* * * UPDATE FROM PHIL EGIDI TO HOWIE CROUCH ON 12/18/02 AT 1136 EST * * *
The Troxler Density Gauge has been found intact with the gauge still locked in the storage case. External swipes showed no contamination. Unit is being taken to Troxler repair center in Dallas for complete inspection.
Headquarters Operations Officer notified NMSS (Fred Brown) and R4DO (Linda Howell).
"At about 4:45 PM [CST] our time last evening (12/16/02) we received a call from PSI Corporate in Illinois. Their Colorado license number is 928-02 for the Wheat Ridge Office. They reported a lost moisture-density gauge which apparently fell out of the back of a truck on a highway construction project located on Hwy 85, between Hwy 7 & 136th earlier in the day. According to the RSO [Radiation Safety Officer], the technician admitted that the device was not secured in the back of the truck during movement. It is not clear yet whether the tailgate was down or not. PSI reported the gauge loss to CSP [Colorado State Police] and Adam's County [Sheriff's Office]. They have also issued a reward for the return of the device. Visual Inspection of the shoulder and median failed to find the device, which was reported to be in the case. RSO claims that the case is clearly marked with PSI's phone number and address, and is properly labeled according to regulatory requirements.
"It is a Troxler 3411-B, SN 12179."
* * * UPDATE FROM PHIL EGIDI TO HOWIE CROUCH ON 12/18/02 AT 1136 EST * * *
The Troxler Density Gauge has been found intact with the gauge still locked in the storage case. External swipes showed no contamination. Unit is being taken to Troxler repair center in Dallas for complete inspection.
Headquarters Operations Officer notified NMSS (Fred Brown) and R4DO (Linda Howell).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39453
Facility: SEABROOK
Region: 1 State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: R. STRICKLAND
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 1 State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: R. STRICKLAND
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 12/17/2002
Notification Time: 10:59 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2002
Event Time: 06:55 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/17/2002
Notification Time: 10:59 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2002
Event Time: 06:55 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/17/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1)
DANIEL HOLODY (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 |
SEABROOK EMERGENCY OFF-SITE SIRENS INOPERABLE
"There was a simultaneous inoperability of Mass. Emerg. Mgt. Agency Framingham and Tewksbury Region 1 siren activation equipment for [greater than] 1 hour. This is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)xiii.
This condition has been corrected (~0900 today).
Both systems relied on a single uninterruptable power supply which had failed. This single failure vulnerability was previously identified and is scheduled to be modified in Jan. 2003."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector of this event.
"There was a simultaneous inoperability of Mass. Emerg. Mgt. Agency Framingham and Tewksbury Region 1 siren activation equipment for [greater than] 1 hour. This is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)xiii.
This condition has been corrected (~0900 today).
Both systems relied on a single uninterruptable power supply which had failed. This single failure vulnerability was previously identified and is scheduled to be modified in Jan. 2003."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector of this event.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 39486
Rep Org: METAL MANAGEMENT AEROSPACE, INC
Licensee: METAL MANAGEMENTS AEROSPACE
Region: 1
City: HARTFORD State: CT
County:
License #: 06-30670-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAN MULLEN
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE NORRIS
Licensee: METAL MANAGEMENTS AEROSPACE
Region: 1
City: HARTFORD State: CT
County:
License #: 06-30670-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAN MULLEN
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE NORRIS
Notification Date: 01/02/2003
Notification Time: 14:59 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/02/2003
Notification Time: 14:59 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/02/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(1) - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(1) - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION
Person (Organization):
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
LEAKING SOURCES DISCOVERED DURING SEMI-ANNUAL LEAK CHECK
The Licensee reported that the semi-annual leak check of two Cd-109 sources indicated removable surface contamination. The two 20 millicurie sources, serial numbers A2-235 and A3-236, indicated .04 microcuries/swipe and .041 microcuries/swipe, respectively. The equipment housing the sources has been removed from service pending decontamination activities by a vendor. The Licensee reported no spread of contamination outside the source housings. The Licensee has contacted NRC Region 1 (Steve Courtemanche).
The Licensee reported that the semi-annual leak check of two Cd-109 sources indicated removable surface contamination. The two 20 millicurie sources, serial numbers A2-235 and A3-236, indicated .04 microcuries/swipe and .041 microcuries/swipe, respectively. The equipment housing the sources has been removed from service pending decontamination activities by a vendor. The Licensee reported no spread of contamination outside the source housings. The Licensee has contacted NRC Region 1 (Steve Courtemanche).