Event Notification Report for August 07, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/06/2003 - 08/07/2003
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40052
Facility: PILGRIM
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: DAVID NOYES
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC THOMAS
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: DAVID NOYES
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC THOMAS
Notification Date: 08/07/2003
Notification Time: 16:49 [ET]
Event Date: 08/07/2003
Event Time: 09:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/07/2003
Notification Time: 16:49 [ET]
Event Date: 08/07/2003
Event Time: 09:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/07/2003
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):
CLIFFORD ANDERSON (R1)
CLIFFORD ANDERSON (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 |
LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
At 0915 EDT on 8/7/03, during testing of the Prompt Alert Notification Sirens, 44 of 112 (39 percent) of the sirens were found to be inoperable due to a failed radio repeater. The repeater was repaired, and all sirens declared fully operable at 1010 EDT on 8/7/03.
The NRC Resident Inspector was informed of this event.
At 0915 EDT on 8/7/03, during testing of the Prompt Alert Notification Sirens, 44 of 112 (39 percent) of the sirens were found to be inoperable due to a failed radio repeater. The repeater was repaired, and all sirens declared fully operable at 1010 EDT on 8/7/03.
The NRC Resident Inspector was informed of this event.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40050
Facility: PILGRIM
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: DAVID NOYES
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC THOMAS
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: DAVID NOYES
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC THOMAS
Notification Date: 08/07/2003
Notification Time: 13:07 [ET]
Event Date: 08/07/2003
Event Time: 11:31 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/07/2003
Notification Time: 13:07 [ET]
Event Date: 08/07/2003
Event Time: 11:31 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/07/2003
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):
CLIFFORD ANDERSON (R1)
DAVID SKEEN (NRR)
TIM MCGINTY (IRO)
CLIFFORD ANDERSON (R1)
DAVID SKEEN (NRR)
TIM MCGINTY (IRO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
"At approximately 1131 [EDT] on August 7, 2003, an error during prompt alert notification system testing resulted in all sirens in the town of Duxbury, Massachusetts to wail for 15 to 20 seconds. Appropriate state and local authorities have been notified. Investigation into the cause is continuing."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
"At approximately 1131 [EDT] on August 7, 2003, an error during prompt alert notification system testing resulted in all sirens in the town of Duxbury, Massachusetts to wail for 15 to 20 seconds. Appropriate state and local authorities have been notified. Investigation into the cause is continuing."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 40096
Rep Org: U.S. AIR FORCE
Licensee: U.S. AIR FORCE
Region: 2
City: TAMPA State: FL
County: HILLSBOROUGH
License #: 4223539-01AF
Agreement: Y
Docket: 03000318
NRC Notified By: DAVID PUGH
HQ OPS Officer: NATHAN SANFILIPPO
Licensee: U.S. AIR FORCE
Region: 2
City: TAMPA State: FL
County: HILLSBOROUGH
License #: 4223539-01AF
Agreement: Y
Docket: 03000318
NRC Notified By: DAVID PUGH
HQ OPS Officer: NATHAN SANFILIPPO
Notification Date: 08/22/2003
Notification Time: 10:33 [ET]
Event Date: 08/07/2003
Event Time: 08:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/22/2003
Notification Time: 10:33 [ET]
Event Date: 08/07/2003
Event Time: 08:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/22/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
Person (Organization):
MIKE ERNSTES (R2)
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4)
DOUG BROADDUS (NMSS)
MIKE ERNSTES (R2)
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4)
DOUG BROADDUS (NMSS)
SIX CHEMICAL AGENT MONITORS CONTAINING NI-63 REPORTED MISSING
During a recent inventory check at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, six Chemical Agent Monitors (15 milliCuries each) containing Ni-63 were found to be missing. In February 2002, these devices were scheduled to be shipped to Kimhae, Korea. The monitors were submitted to the shipping department at that time. During an inventory check in May 2003, it was determined that these sources could not be found in either Korea or MacDill AFB. The U.S. Air Force is unsure whether the materials were lost after the shipment commenced or whether the materials were even shipped at all.
Searches at a MacDill AFB warehouse are scheduled for next week in an attempt to locate these devices.
The licensee notified NRC Region IV.
During a recent inventory check at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, six Chemical Agent Monitors (15 milliCuries each) containing Ni-63 were found to be missing. In February 2002, these devices were scheduled to be shipped to Kimhae, Korea. The monitors were submitted to the shipping department at that time. During an inventory check in May 2003, it was determined that these sources could not be found in either Korea or MacDill AFB. The U.S. Air Force is unsure whether the materials were lost after the shipment commenced or whether the materials were even shipped at all.
Searches at a MacDill AFB warehouse are scheduled for next week in an attempt to locate these devices.
The licensee notified NRC Region IV.