Event Notification Report for October 28, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/27/2003 - 10/28/2003
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40281
Facility: COOPER
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GENE MACE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GENE MACE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 10/28/2003
Notification Time: 06:30 [ET]
Event Date: 10/28/2003
Event Time: 02:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 10/28/2003
Notification Time: 06:30 [ET]
Event Date: 10/28/2003
Event Time: 02:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 10/28/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
TROY PRUETT (R4)
CYNTHIA CARPENTER (NRR)
TROY PRUETT (R4)
CYNTHIA CARPENTER (NRR)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M/R | Y | 75 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
THIS REPORT IS BEING MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 10CFR50.72, SECTIONS 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) AND 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A)
"At 0130, a fire was reported in the 345 KV switchyard. The fire was on a 345 KV wooden cross-arm on the plant's output line from the main power transformer to the 345KV switch yard.
"At 0147, the operating crew entered Procedure 2.1.5, Emergency Shutdown from Power. Reactor power was lowered to [approximately] 75% with Reactor Recirculation. At 0200 a manual SCRAM was initiated. All control rods inserted and Containment Group Isolations 2, 3 and 6 initiated as expected. Reactor vessel level lowered to [about] - 25 inches wide range indication. Feed water recovered reactor water level, which swelled and tripped the running reactor feed pump. During restoration of the feed pump, level lowered to [about] 13 inches narrow range. A manual SCRAM was initiated in anticipation of a low level SCRAM. Level was recovered to 15 to 40 inches. The actual low level SCRAM signal and Group Isolation set points were not reached.
"The plant is currently stable and a cooldown has been initiated. The Start-up and Emergency Transformers remained operable throughout the event.
"No. 2 Diesel Generator remains out of service per the pre-planned maintenance."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 0130, a fire was reported in the 345 KV switchyard. The fire was on a 345 KV wooden cross-arm on the plant's output line from the main power transformer to the 345KV switch yard.
"At 0147, the operating crew entered Procedure 2.1.5, Emergency Shutdown from Power. Reactor power was lowered to [approximately] 75% with Reactor Recirculation. At 0200 a manual SCRAM was initiated. All control rods inserted and Containment Group Isolations 2, 3 and 6 initiated as expected. Reactor vessel level lowered to [about] - 25 inches wide range indication. Feed water recovered reactor water level, which swelled and tripped the running reactor feed pump. During restoration of the feed pump, level lowered to [about] 13 inches narrow range. A manual SCRAM was initiated in anticipation of a low level SCRAM. Level was recovered to 15 to 40 inches. The actual low level SCRAM signal and Group Isolation set points were not reached.
"The plant is currently stable and a cooldown has been initiated. The Start-up and Emergency Transformers remained operable throughout the event.
"No. 2 Diesel Generator remains out of service per the pre-planned maintenance."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40282
Facility: SUMMER
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: FRED LUCAS
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: FRED LUCAS
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Notification Date: 10/28/2003
Notification Time: 21:30 [ET]
Event Date: 10/28/2003
Event Time: 20:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 10/28/2003
Notification Time: 21:30 [ET]
Event Date: 10/28/2003
Event Time: 20:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 10/28/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
Person (Organization):
LEONARD WERT (R2)
LANCE ENGLISH (TAS)
ANNE BOLAND (R2)
LEONARD WERT (R2)
LANCE ENGLISH (TAS)
ANNE BOLAND (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
SAFEGUARDS REPORT AT VC SUMMER PLANT
The licensee discovered vulnerability in a safeguard system that could allow access to a controlled area for which compensatory measures have not been employed. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer (HOO) for additional details.
*****RETRACTED ON 10/29/03 AT 1445 FROM McKINNEY TO LAURA******
Licensee review determined this event was not reportable under 10 CFR Part 73 but is considered a 24 hour safeguards loggable event. Contact the HOO for additional details.
Notified TAS (L. English) and R2 IAT (A. Boland).
The licensee discovered vulnerability in a safeguard system that could allow access to a controlled area for which compensatory measures have not been employed. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer (HOO) for additional details.
*****RETRACTED ON 10/29/03 AT 1445 FROM McKINNEY TO LAURA******
Licensee review determined this event was not reportable under 10 CFR Part 73 but is considered a 24 hour safeguards loggable event. Contact the HOO for additional details.
Notified TAS (L. English) and R2 IAT (A. Boland).
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40304
Rep Org: KANSAS DEPT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
Licensee: CHEMSYN SCIENCE LABS
Region: 4
City: LENEXA State: KS
County:
License #: 25-B561-01
Agreement: Y
Docket: KS030013
NRC Notified By: TOM CONLEY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: CHEMSYN SCIENCE LABS
Region: 4
City: LENEXA State: KS
County:
License #: 25-B561-01
Agreement: Y
Docket: KS030013
NRC Notified By: TOM CONLEY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 11/07/2003
Notification Time: 17:44 [ET]
Event Date: 10/28/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/07/2003
Notification Time: 17:44 [ET]
Event Date: 10/28/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/07/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MARK SHAFFER (R4)
LARRY CAMPER (NMSS)
MARK SHAFFER (R4)
LARRY CAMPER (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE - PERSONNEL OVEREXPOSURE
"Licensee reported via phone call of potential overexposure of two employees to carbon-14. The licensee indicated initial calculations showed approximately 2.5 Rem exposure.
"Licensee followed up the phone call on November 7, 2003, after receiving urinalysis results. The initial calculations indicated internal whole body exposure to carbon-14 of 7976 milli Rem and 8976 milli Rem for two employees.
"The 252 milliCuries carbon-14 was in a mixture of 221 micro liter benzene in a flame sealed glass ampoule which was being readied for shipment to a customer. The ampoule was wiped for contamination and placed on a counter outside of the fume hood for approximately 2 hours. Initially the ampoule was thought to be in the fume hood.
"The ampoule was found to be leaking and 59 milliCuries of carbon-14 remained in the ampoule. The resultant loss into the lab was 193 milliCuries of carbon-14."
This is a preliminary report to be updated as information is received.
Person 1 received 7.976 Rem internal (CEDE) occupational.
Person 2 received 8.976 Rem internal (CEDE) occupational.
"Licensee reported via phone call of potential overexposure of two employees to carbon-14. The licensee indicated initial calculations showed approximately 2.5 Rem exposure.
"Licensee followed up the phone call on November 7, 2003, after receiving urinalysis results. The initial calculations indicated internal whole body exposure to carbon-14 of 7976 milli Rem and 8976 milli Rem for two employees.
"The 252 milliCuries carbon-14 was in a mixture of 221 micro liter benzene in a flame sealed glass ampoule which was being readied for shipment to a customer. The ampoule was wiped for contamination and placed on a counter outside of the fume hood for approximately 2 hours. Initially the ampoule was thought to be in the fume hood.
"The ampoule was found to be leaking and 59 milliCuries of carbon-14 remained in the ampoule. The resultant loss into the lab was 193 milliCuries of carbon-14."
This is a preliminary report to be updated as information is received.
Person 1 received 7.976 Rem internal (CEDE) occupational.
Person 2 received 8.976 Rem internal (CEDE) occupational.