Event Notification Report for July 30, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/29/2003 - 07/30/2003
EVENT NUMBERS
4003540036400374003840155
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40035
Rep Org: MA RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM
Licensee: WHEELABRATOR
Region: 1
City: DORCHESTER State: MA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARIO IANNACCONE
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: WHEELABRATOR
Region: 1
City: DORCHESTER State: MA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARIO IANNACCONE
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 07/30/2003
Notification Time: 12:56 [ET]
Event Date: 07/30/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/03/2003
Notification Time: 12:56 [ET]
Event Date: 07/30/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/03/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT ON DAMAGED GENERALLY LICENSED LEVEL GAUGE
"On 7/28/03 Wheelabrator became aware that a TN [Texas Nuclear] Level Gauge, Cs-137 100 mCi [milli Curie] [Model Number: 5197] SN # B728 (SS&D No. TX634D119B) had gone missing. Plant was in shutdown and work was being performed on the associated hopper. The gauge was removed not following standard procedure. A search of the premises was conducted with negative results. A consultant was hired, and located the gauge in a scrap metal pile on the morning of 7/30/03. The shielding was partially melted away, it was surmised that the gauge may have passed through the boiler. The consultant performed radiation surveys and placed the gauge in a metal container in the storage area. The manufacturer was contacted, arrangements will be made to return the gauge.
"Cause description: Gauge removed from frame to accommodate work taking place on hopper (steel replacement).
"Precipitating factor: Not secured in storage area; typically used a secure holding area prior to shipping/installation."
State Event Number: MA 03-0023
Wheelabrator is located at 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA.
* * * UPDATE FROM IANNACCONE TO CROUCH ON 9/03/03 * * *
"On July 30, 2003, gauge was located: casing intact, Pb [Lead] shielding melted. Secured, survey. Leak test results SAT, dose assessment for members of public SAT, shipped to [manufacturer], and staff was re-trained."
Notified R1DO (Henderson) and NMSS EO (Broaddus).
"On 7/28/03 Wheelabrator became aware that a TN [Texas Nuclear] Level Gauge, Cs-137 100 mCi [milli Curie] [Model Number: 5197] SN # B728 (SS&D No. TX634D119B) had gone missing. Plant was in shutdown and work was being performed on the associated hopper. The gauge was removed not following standard procedure. A search of the premises was conducted with negative results. A consultant was hired, and located the gauge in a scrap metal pile on the morning of 7/30/03. The shielding was partially melted away, it was surmised that the gauge may have passed through the boiler. The consultant performed radiation surveys and placed the gauge in a metal container in the storage area. The manufacturer was contacted, arrangements will be made to return the gauge.
"Cause description: Gauge removed from frame to accommodate work taking place on hopper (steel replacement).
"Precipitating factor: Not secured in storage area; typically used a secure holding area prior to shipping/installation."
State Event Number: MA 03-0023
Wheelabrator is located at 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA.
* * * UPDATE FROM IANNACCONE TO CROUCH ON 9/03/03 * * *
"On July 30, 2003, gauge was located: casing intact, Pb [Lead] shielding melted. Secured, survey. Leak test results SAT, dose assessment for members of public SAT, shipped to [manufacturer], and staff was re-trained."
Notified R1DO (Henderson) and NMSS EO (Broaddus).
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 40036
Rep Org: METAL MANAGEMENT AEROSPACE
Licensee: METAL MANAGEMENT AEROSPACE
Region: 1
City: HARTFORD State: CT
County:
License #: 06-30670-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAN MULLEN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: METAL MANAGEMENT AEROSPACE
Region: 1
City: HARTFORD State: CT
County:
License #: 06-30670-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAN MULLEN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 07/30/2003
Notification Time: 16:52 [ET]
Event Date: 07/30/2003
Event Time: 15:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/30/2003
Notification Time: 16:52 [ET]
Event Date: 07/30/2003
Event Time: 15:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/30/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
DANIEL GILLEN (NMSS)
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
DANIEL GILLEN (NMSS)
LEAK TEST RESULTS OF SEALED SOURCE EXCEED ALLOWABLE LIMITS
On 6/11/03 Metal Management Aerospace arranged for leak testing of a 20 millicurie Cd-109 sealed source, S/N 942-24, by RSA Laboratories in Hebron, CT. The results were received at 1500 EDT today, 7/30. The activity was measured at 0.437 microcuries which exceeds the limit of 0.005 microcuries as specified in the license. This source is used in a Kevex Spectrometer model 6700 for alloy identification. The licensee has discontinued use of the spectrometer until it's decontaminated and will contact the source manufacturer, Isotope Products located in Burbank, CA, for return.
On 6/11/03 Metal Management Aerospace arranged for leak testing of a 20 millicurie Cd-109 sealed source, S/N 942-24, by RSA Laboratories in Hebron, CT. The results were received at 1500 EDT today, 7/30. The activity was measured at 0.437 microcuries which exceeds the limit of 0.005 microcuries as specified in the license. This source is used in a Kevex Spectrometer model 6700 for alloy identification. The licensee has discontinued use of the spectrometer until it's decontaminated and will contact the source manufacturer, Isotope Products located in Burbank, CA, for return.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 40037
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: KURK SISLER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
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: KURK SISLER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 07/30/2003
Notification Time: 17:51 [ET]
Event Date: 07/30/2003
Event Time: 03:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/30/2003
Notification Time: 17:51 [ET]
Event Date: 07/30/2003
Event Time: 03:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/30/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
76.120(c)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
76.120(c)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
BRUCE BURGESS (R3)
DANIEL GILLEN (NMSS)
BRUCE BURGESS (R3)
DANIEL GILLEN (NMSS)
REMOTE OPERABILITY OF PIGTAIL LINE ISOLATION DISABLED
"On 07/30/03 at 0300 hrs [EDT] the Plant Shift Superintendent's (PSS) office was notified by operations personnel at the X-344 facility, that the air supply line to the Parent Cylinder Safety Valve on Autoclave #3 (Q safety system component) appeared to be severely damaged. The PSS on duty and the Shift Engineer (SE) responded to assess the condition, and determined that the Parent Cylinder Safety Valve air supply line was damaged and would not or could not have performed its intended safety function. The PSS declared the Parent Cylinder Safety Valve inoperable and directed operations personnel at the X-344 facility to place autoclave #3 into mode VII (Shutdown).
"The damaged air line had apparently been present during applicable TSR modes, II (Heating), III (Cylinder/Pigtail Operations) and IV (Feeding, Transfer or Sampling). This condition is reportable under 76.120 (c)(2)(ii) and 76.120 (d)(2). The equipment is required by Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) to be available and operable and either should have been operating or should have operated on demand."
The certificate holder notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On 07/30/03 at 0300 hrs [EDT] the Plant Shift Superintendent's (PSS) office was notified by operations personnel at the X-344 facility, that the air supply line to the Parent Cylinder Safety Valve on Autoclave #3 (Q safety system component) appeared to be severely damaged. The PSS on duty and the Shift Engineer (SE) responded to assess the condition, and determined that the Parent Cylinder Safety Valve air supply line was damaged and would not or could not have performed its intended safety function. The PSS declared the Parent Cylinder Safety Valve inoperable and directed operations personnel at the X-344 facility to place autoclave #3 into mode VII (Shutdown).
"The damaged air line had apparently been present during applicable TSR modes, II (Heating), III (Cylinder/Pigtail Operations) and IV (Feeding, Transfer or Sampling). This condition is reportable under 76.120 (c)(2)(ii) and 76.120 (d)(2). The equipment is required by Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) to be available and operable and either should have been operating or should have operated on demand."
The certificate holder notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40038
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RICH ALEXANDER
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RICH ALEXANDER
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 07/30/2003
Notification Time: 18:15 [ET]
Event Date: 07/30/2003
Event Time: 12:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/30/2003
Notification Time: 18:15 [ET]
Event Date: 07/30/2003
Event Time: 12:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/30/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
WILLIAM BECKNER (NRR)
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
WILLIAM BECKNER (NRR)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
CHLORINATION SAMPLING NOT PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISCHARGE PERMIT
"On 7/30/03 at 1210 [EDT], chlorination was started on 21 circulating water pump bay. The first sample for chlorine concentration was not obtained until one hour after the start of chlorination. The SPDES permit requires 30-minute samples."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On 7/30/03 at 1210 [EDT], chlorination was started on 21 circulating water pump bay. The first sample for chlorine concentration was not obtained until one hour after the start of chlorination. The SPDES permit requires 30-minute samples."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40155
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: RABA-KISTNER CONSULTANTS, INC.
Region: 4
City: SAN ANTONIO State: TX
County:
License #: L01571-000
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES H. OGDEN, JR.
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: RABA-KISTNER CONSULTANTS, INC.
Region: 4
City: SAN ANTONIO State: TX
County:
License #: L01571-000
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES H. OGDEN, JR.
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 09/12/2003
Notification Time: 16:44 [ET]
Event Date: 07/30/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/12/2003
Notification Time: 16:44 [ET]
Event Date: 07/30/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/12/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
PATRICIA HOLAHAN (NMSS)
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
PATRICIA HOLAHAN (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING A STOLEN TROXLER GAUGE
A Troxler Model 3411, Serial No 10540, containing two sealed sources: 1.48 GBq/40mCi (+/- 10%), Am-241:139, Serial No. 46-1962 and 0.30 GBq/8 mCi (+1-10%), Cs-137, Serial No. 40-7974, was stolen from an employee's truck at his residence. The cable securing the case had been cut and the case pried open with the gauge, calibration (standard) block and gauge paperwork removed. A police report was submitted to the San Antonio Police Department.
Texas Incident No.: I-8051
A Troxler Model 3411, Serial No 10540, containing two sealed sources: 1.48 GBq/40mCi (+/- 10%), Am-241:139, Serial No. 46-1962 and 0.30 GBq/8 mCi (+1-10%), Cs-137, Serial No. 40-7974, was stolen from an employee's truck at his residence. The cable securing the case had been cut and the case pried open with the gauge, calibration (standard) block and gauge paperwork removed. A police report was submitted to the San Antonio Police Department.
Texas Incident No.: I-8051