Event Notification Report for December 31, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/30/2002 - 12/31/2002
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39482
Facility: POINT BEACH
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: DEAN RAASCH
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: DEAN RAASCH
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 12/31/2002
Notification Time: 21:13 [ET]
Event Date: 12/31/2002
Event Time: 20:13 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/06/2003
Notification Time: 21:13 [ET]
Event Date: 12/31/2002
Event Time: 20:13 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/06/2003
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):
ROGER LANKSBURY (R3)
ROGER LANKSBURY (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF COMMUNICATION VIA ENS
"At 1535 CST [12/31/02] it was discovered that the ENS Phones in both the Control Room and TSC were not functioning. Minimum required backup communication systems were verified operable. Repairs were initiated and the phone systems were restored to an operable status at 2000 CST.
The Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE ON 1/6/03 BY ARLON COSTA * * *
NUREG-1022, Rev. 2, page 77 states that "Loss of either ENS or HPN does not generate an event report." Event 39482 was generated due to an administrative oversight.
"At 1535 CST [12/31/02] it was discovered that the ENS Phones in both the Control Room and TSC were not functioning. Minimum required backup communication systems were verified operable. Repairs were initiated and the phone systems were restored to an operable status at 2000 CST.
The Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE ON 1/6/03 BY ARLON COSTA * * *
NUREG-1022, Rev. 2, page 77 states that "Loss of either ENS or HPN does not generate an event report." Event 39482 was generated due to an administrative oversight.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39483
Facility: ARKANSAS NUCLEAR
Region: 4 State: AR
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: DAVID THOMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Region: 4 State: AR
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: DAVID THOMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 12/31/2002
Notification Time: 22:37 [ET]
Event Date: 12/31/2002
Event Time: 19:30 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/31/2002
Notification Time: 22:37 [ET]
Event Date: 12/31/2002
Event Time: 19:30 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/31/2002
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):
WILLIAM JOHNSON (R4)
WILLIAM JOHNSON (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF SIRENS
"At 19:30 [CST] on December 31, 2002, ANO Security received an offsite call from the Pope County Emergency Services Office regarding actuation of emergency sirens in the Russellville area. The sirens silenced automatically approximately 3 minutes later after they timed out. Information provided by Pope County Emergency Services indicated the cause of the actuation of the sirens was attributed to a damaged transformer in the vicinity of the siren stations as reported by one caller. At 20:02 Channel 11 News in Little Rock called security inquiring about this event."
The Licensee reported that the sirens are currently operable. The NRC Resident Inspector was notified and State Agencies will be notified of this incident.
"At 19:30 [CST] on December 31, 2002, ANO Security received an offsite call from the Pope County Emergency Services Office regarding actuation of emergency sirens in the Russellville area. The sirens silenced automatically approximately 3 minutes later after they timed out. Information provided by Pope County Emergency Services indicated the cause of the actuation of the sirens was attributed to a damaged transformer in the vicinity of the siren stations as reported by one caller. At 20:02 Channel 11 News in Little Rock called security inquiring about this event."
The Licensee reported that the sirens are currently operable. The NRC Resident Inspector was notified and State Agencies will be notified of this incident.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 39557
Rep Org: JANX
Licensee: JANX
Region: 3
City: PARMA State: MI
County:
License #: 21-16560-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: STEVE FLICKINGER
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Licensee: JANX
Region: 3
City: PARMA State: MI
County:
License #: 21-16560-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: STEVE FLICKINGER
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 02/03/2003
Notification Time: 16:35 [ET]
Event Date: 12/31/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/03/2003
Notification Time: 16:35 [ET]
Event Date: 12/31/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/03/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2202(b)(1) - PERS OVEREXPOSURE/TEDE >= 5 REM
10 CFR Section:
20.2202(b)(1) - PERS OVEREXPOSURE/TEDE >= 5 REM
Person (Organization):
KENNETH RIEMER (R3)
WAYNE HODGES (NMSS)
KENNETH RIEMER (R3)
WAYNE HODGES (NMSS)
PERSONNEL OVEREXPOSURE
The Assistant RSO for JANX, Inc. reported that a radiographer working for JANX had, as of the end of 2002, received greater than 5 Rem occupational exposure for the year. The total exposure was 5.81 Rem based on film badge up to December 2002 and pocket dosimetry for December 2002. The employee began work for JANX in October 2002 but at that time no exposure information for previous employment was available. Film badge data of exposures received during employment with two other employers indicated an earlier 2002 exposure of 2.43 Rem. This data was received by JANX on 1/31/03 at which time the overexposure was recognized. The employee has been unemployed since mid-December 2002.
The Assistant RSO for JANX, Inc. reported that a radiographer working for JANX had, as of the end of 2002, received greater than 5 Rem occupational exposure for the year. The total exposure was 5.81 Rem based on film badge up to December 2002 and pocket dosimetry for December 2002. The employee began work for JANX in October 2002 but at that time no exposure information for previous employment was available. Film badge data of exposures received during employment with two other employers indicated an earlier 2002 exposure of 2.43 Rem. This data was received by JANX on 1/31/03 at which time the overexposure was recognized. The employee has been unemployed since mid-December 2002.