Event Notification Report for October 18, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/17/2003 - 10/18/2003
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40258
Facility: DIABLO CANYON
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: CHITWOOD
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: CHITWOOD
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 10/18/2003
Notification Time: 04:04 [ET]
Event Date: 10/18/2003
Event Time: 00:52 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 10/18/2003
Notification Time: 04:04 [ET]
Event Date: 10/18/2003
Event Time: 00:52 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 10/18/2003
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
GARY SANBORN (R4)
MICHAEL JOHNSON (NRR)
DOUG WEAVER (IRO)
BRUCE MALLET (RA)
PAT GWYNN (DRA)
GARY SANBORN (R4)
MICHAEL JOHNSON (NRR)
DOUG WEAVER (IRO)
BRUCE MALLET (RA)
PAT GWYNN (DRA)
| 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 |
EARTHQUAKE FELT ON SITE. ENTERED EMERGENCY ACTION LEVEL (EAL) 18
"Earthquake felt on plant site measured at 0.02g. Both Units remain at 100%"
State and Local County notified by the licensee.
Unusual Event declared per EAL 18, (greater than 0.01g) . Two jolts several minutes apart were felt in the Control Room. The electrical grid is stable, all Emergency Core Cooling Systems and all Emergency Diesel Generators are fully operable if needed. Licensee will perform walkdowns of the plant to check for any damage. Turbine supervisor system indicated high main turbine bearing vibration on both main turbines (cleared right away) and one of the Unit 1 Accumulator levels alarmed (also cleared right away).
Following information from Earthquake Center located in Colorado: Two earthquakes both magnitude 3.4, located 10 miles Southwest of San Luis Obispo. First earthquake occurred at 0027 PDT and the other earthquake occurred at 0039 PDT.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
**** Update at 0635EDT on October 18 by Chitwood taken by MacKinnon ****
EAL 18 exited and Unusual Event Classification terminated at 0330 PDT. Walkdown of plant completed with no damage to plant observed. R4D0 (G. Sanborn), HQPAO (Gagner), FEMA (Austin), DHS (V. Cates), DIRO (S. Frant), & (G. Holahan) notified.
NRC Resident Inspector informed by licensee.
"Earthquake felt on plant site measured at 0.02g. Both Units remain at 100%"
State and Local County notified by the licensee.
Unusual Event declared per EAL 18, (greater than 0.01g) . Two jolts several minutes apart were felt in the Control Room. The electrical grid is stable, all Emergency Core Cooling Systems and all Emergency Diesel Generators are fully operable if needed. Licensee will perform walkdowns of the plant to check for any damage. Turbine supervisor system indicated high main turbine bearing vibration on both main turbines (cleared right away) and one of the Unit 1 Accumulator levels alarmed (also cleared right away).
Following information from Earthquake Center located in Colorado: Two earthquakes both magnitude 3.4, located 10 miles Southwest of San Luis Obispo. First earthquake occurred at 0027 PDT and the other earthquake occurred at 0039 PDT.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
**** Update at 0635EDT on October 18 by Chitwood taken by MacKinnon ****
EAL 18 exited and Unusual Event Classification terminated at 0330 PDT. Walkdown of plant completed with no damage to plant observed. R4D0 (G. Sanborn), HQPAO (Gagner), FEMA (Austin), DHS (V. Cates), DIRO (S. Frant), & (G. Holahan) notified.
NRC Resident Inspector informed by licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40259
Facility: WOLF CREEK
Region: 4 State: KS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JEFF ISCH
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Region: 4 State: KS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JEFF ISCH
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 10/19/2003
Notification Time: 01:13 [ET]
Event Date: 10/18/2003
Event Time: 17:20 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/19/2003
Notification Time: 01:13 [ET]
Event Date: 10/18/2003
Event Time: 17:20 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/19/2003
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):
GARY SANBORN (R4)
GARY SANBORN (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
LOSS OF EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT CAPABILITY
The Wolf Creek Nuclear Plant Information System (NPIS) became unavailable for unknown reasons. Loss of the NPIS affects the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS). The SPDS forms a significant portion of the Wolf Creek emergency assessment capability. There is no other loss of emergency assessment capability concurrent with this continuing loss of the SPDS. Plant personnel have entered applicable procedures and are taking local readings of equipment normally monitored by the NPIS.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * * UPDATE FROM DAVE DEES TO MIKE RIPLEY 0842 ET 10/19/03 * * * *
"The SPDS was restored to service at 0621 CDT 10/19/03."
Notified R4DO (G. Sanborn)
The Wolf Creek Nuclear Plant Information System (NPIS) became unavailable for unknown reasons. Loss of the NPIS affects the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS). The SPDS forms a significant portion of the Wolf Creek emergency assessment capability. There is no other loss of emergency assessment capability concurrent with this continuing loss of the SPDS. Plant personnel have entered applicable procedures and are taking local readings of equipment normally monitored by the NPIS.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * * UPDATE FROM DAVE DEES TO MIKE RIPLEY 0842 ET 10/19/03 * * * *
"The SPDS was restored to service at 0621 CDT 10/19/03."
Notified R4DO (G. Sanborn)
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40279
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: LONGVIEW INSPECTION
Region: 4
City: ODESSA State: TX
County:
License #: L01774-012
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JIM OGDEN
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Licensee: LONGVIEW INSPECTION
Region: 4
City: ODESSA State: TX
County:
License #: L01774-012
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JIM OGDEN
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Notification Date: 10/27/2003
Notification Time: 11:59 [ET]
Event Date: 10/18/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 10/27/2003
Notification Time: 11:59 [ET]
Event Date: 10/18/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 10/27/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
TROY PRUETT (R4)
THGOMAS ESSIG (NMSS)
TROY PRUETT (R4)
THGOMAS ESSIG (NMSS)
TEXAS AGREEMENT STATE REPORT ON LOST/FOUND RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA
"Radiographic exposure device (Camera) was left unsecure on the tailgate of a company pickup truck before departing Licensee's local site enroute to the work site at: Huntsman Polymers, 2400 South Grandview Avenue, Odessa, Texas 79766. The Radiographer Trainer, (deleted), and his Trainee enter into conversation with another company employee and failed to block and brace the device or to secure the device to their truck. They drove out of the shop area and onto the street in front of the office. Approximately 100 yards from the office, the device fell off the tailgate and onto the service road. Approximately 10 minutes later, an NDT customer enroute to the Licensee's facility came by and noticed the camera in the road. He recovered the device and transported it to the Licensee's Odessa office. The crew was notified by cell phone and returned to the shop. The camera is an Industrial Nuclear Company, Model IR-100 exposure device, Serial No. 4318, containing 80 curies of iridium 192. The camera was surveyed for external damage and radiation at the shop. No external damage was noted and the results of the radiation survey revealed radiation levels that were the same as when the device had initially been surveyed that day. The exposure device was taken to a safe location, attached to associated equipment and operated to determine if the device had suffered internal damage. No damage was noted as the device operated perfectly. The device was leak tested. Results of this test have not been returned to the company as of October 27, 2003. As corrective action both the Radiographer Trainer and the Trainee have received a written warning under the Licensee's disciplinary policy. Both individuals will be required to participate in several radiation safety programs and be re-tested. The Trainee will be require to attend another 40-hour radiation safety class in December 2003. The Licensee is being cited for: failure to physically secure radioactive material; and failure to make an immediate (24-hour) notice to this Agency. In addition, the Radiographer Trainer will also be cited for failure to secure the device. Escalated Enforcement actions have been recommended which will include assessment of an Administrative penalty for the Licensee."
"Radiographic exposure device (Camera) was left unsecure on the tailgate of a company pickup truck before departing Licensee's local site enroute to the work site at: Huntsman Polymers, 2400 South Grandview Avenue, Odessa, Texas 79766. The Radiographer Trainer, (deleted), and his Trainee enter into conversation with another company employee and failed to block and brace the device or to secure the device to their truck. They drove out of the shop area and onto the street in front of the office. Approximately 100 yards from the office, the device fell off the tailgate and onto the service road. Approximately 10 minutes later, an NDT customer enroute to the Licensee's facility came by and noticed the camera in the road. He recovered the device and transported it to the Licensee's Odessa office. The crew was notified by cell phone and returned to the shop. The camera is an Industrial Nuclear Company, Model IR-100 exposure device, Serial No. 4318, containing 80 curies of iridium 192. The camera was surveyed for external damage and radiation at the shop. No external damage was noted and the results of the radiation survey revealed radiation levels that were the same as when the device had initially been surveyed that day. The exposure device was taken to a safe location, attached to associated equipment and operated to determine if the device had suffered internal damage. No damage was noted as the device operated perfectly. The device was leak tested. Results of this test have not been returned to the company as of October 27, 2003. As corrective action both the Radiographer Trainer and the Trainee have received a written warning under the Licensee's disciplinary policy. Both individuals will be required to participate in several radiation safety programs and be re-tested. The Trainee will be require to attend another 40-hour radiation safety class in December 2003. The Licensee is being cited for: failure to physically secure radioactive material; and failure to make an immediate (24-hour) notice to this Agency. In addition, the Radiographer Trainer will also be cited for failure to secure the device. Escalated Enforcement actions have been recommended which will include assessment of an Administrative penalty for the Licensee."