Event Notification Report for January 14, 2004
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/13/2004 - 01/14/2004
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40448
Facility: PILGRIM
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL McDONNELL
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL McDONNELL
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 01/14/2004
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2004
Event Time: 10:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/20/2004
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2004
Event Time: 10:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/20/2004
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):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1)
DANIEL HOLODY (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 |
EMERGENCY SIRENS INOPERABLE/DEGRADED DUE TO POTENTIAL AMPLIFIER PROBLEMS
"At 1049 EST on January 14, 2004 the Control Room was notified that 78% (87 out of 112) Emergency Sirens failed a 'Quiet Test.' The Quiet test is a status check between the Emergency Offsite Facility and each individual siren. Further investigation revealed that 53 sirens would not operate as required and 34 were experiencing some degree of degradation. Indications point toward amplifier problems within each affected siren.
"Efforts are ongoing to troubleshoot and repair the effected sirens. Contingency plans are in place for alternate notification.
"The resident inspector has been notified."
This condition was discovered during routine monthly testing. The sirens were upgraded about a year ago using equipment supplied by Federal Signal.
* * * UPDATE ON 1/20/04 AT 1422 EST FROM RANDY HAISLET TO GERRY WAIG * * *
The following was received via facsimile:
"This is a follow up to event report 40448 concerning a loss of 53 sirens. As of this morning, 105 of the 112 sirens are considered operable. Six of the 7 inoperable sirens are due to rotational problems. The remaining siren is inoperable due to the impact of a vehicle on it's pole. Work is currently on going to restore these sirens.
"The siren failures reported in event report are believed to be the result of a manufacturing defect which resulted in temperature sensitivity. A temporary means of heating the subject equipment has been put in place. Investigation is continuing."
Notified R1DO (Clifford Anderson)
"At 1049 EST on January 14, 2004 the Control Room was notified that 78% (87 out of 112) Emergency Sirens failed a 'Quiet Test.' The Quiet test is a status check between the Emergency Offsite Facility and each individual siren. Further investigation revealed that 53 sirens would not operate as required and 34 were experiencing some degree of degradation. Indications point toward amplifier problems within each affected siren.
"Efforts are ongoing to troubleshoot and repair the effected sirens. Contingency plans are in place for alternate notification.
"The resident inspector has been notified."
This condition was discovered during routine monthly testing. The sirens were upgraded about a year ago using equipment supplied by Federal Signal.
* * * UPDATE ON 1/20/04 AT 1422 EST FROM RANDY HAISLET TO GERRY WAIG * * *
The following was received via facsimile:
"This is a follow up to event report 40448 concerning a loss of 53 sirens. As of this morning, 105 of the 112 sirens are considered operable. Six of the 7 inoperable sirens are due to rotational problems. The remaining siren is inoperable due to the impact of a vehicle on it's pole. Work is currently on going to restore these sirens.
"The siren failures reported in event report are believed to be the result of a manufacturing defect which resulted in temperature sensitivity. A temporary means of heating the subject equipment has been put in place. Investigation is continuing."
Notified R1DO (Clifford Anderson)
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40449
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: RON FRY
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: RON FRY
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 01/15/2004
Notification Time: 13:03 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2004
Event Time: 19:50 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2004
Notification Time: 13:03 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2004
Event Time: 19:50 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2004
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):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1)
DANIEL HOLODY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 94 | Power Operation | 94 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION OF ACCIDENT INVOLVING 2 TRUCKS CARRYING EMPTY NEW FUEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
The following information was provided by the licensee via facsimile:
"On 1/14/2004 at 19:56 hours, the Shift Manager was notified by the Clinton County, PA Emergency Management Agency of vehicle accident involving trucks that were carrying a shipment from Susquehanna. The trucks were carrying empty shipping boxes from a shipment of new fuel that had previously been delivered to Susquehanna. These empty boxes were being shipped in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations [49CFR173.428 Empty Class 7 (Rad Mat)].
"On 1/15/2004 at 10:20 hours, additional information was provided to the control room indicating that this accident could cause increased public interest due to the severity of the accident. The two tractor trailers involved in the shipment were amongst the vehicles in the accident. One of the truck drivers was seriously injured. The trucks were severely damaged. Clinton County, PA, Emergency Management Agency was called to the scene by initial responders as well as the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Both surveyed the boxes and found no indication of radiation/contamination. The shipping boxes and vehicles are being held by the towing company until the shipping company can provide replacement vehicles."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
The following information was provided by the licensee via facsimile:
"On 1/14/2004 at 19:56 hours, the Shift Manager was notified by the Clinton County, PA Emergency Management Agency of vehicle accident involving trucks that were carrying a shipment from Susquehanna. The trucks were carrying empty shipping boxes from a shipment of new fuel that had previously been delivered to Susquehanna. These empty boxes were being shipped in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations [49CFR173.428 Empty Class 7 (Rad Mat)].
"On 1/15/2004 at 10:20 hours, additional information was provided to the control room indicating that this accident could cause increased public interest due to the severity of the accident. The two tractor trailers involved in the shipment were amongst the vehicles in the accident. One of the truck drivers was seriously injured. The trucks were severely damaged. Clinton County, PA, Emergency Management Agency was called to the scene by initial responders as well as the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Both surveyed the boxes and found no indication of radiation/contamination. The shipping boxes and vehicles are being held by the towing company until the shipping company can provide replacement vehicles."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40446
Rep Org: MGP INSTRUMENTS
Licensee: MGP INSTRUMENTS
Region: 1
City: SMYRNA State: GA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID JARROW
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Licensee: MGP INSTRUMENTS
Region: 1
City: SMYRNA State: GA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID JARROW
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 01/14/2004
Notification Time: 12:39 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2004
Notification Time: 12:39 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
Person (Organization):
JEFF CLARK (R4)
JACK FOSTER (NMSS)
JEFF CLARK (R4)
JACK FOSTER (NMSS)
10 CFR PART 21 NOTIFICATION FOR DEFECTIVE PARTICULATE RADIATION MONITORS
Eight particulate radiation monitoring local processing units manufactured by MGP Instruments, Part # RMS 9040-S with software application 564J were supplied to SCE San Onofre Units 2 and 3. Manufacturer believes 4 units are installed in the following unit skid locations 3RE-7804, 3RE-7807, 2RE-7804, 2RE-7807 and 4 units were supplied as spares. The defect is a possible underestimation of volumetric activity following an auto filter paper advance. The manufacturer determined that you could have a potential underreporting measurement result if the unit program advanced the filter paper immediately following a step change or rapid release in particulate radiation. The manufacturer will revise the application software to handle both conditions simultaneously and advise SCE San Onofre Units 2 and 3 to manually advance the filter paper based on operating experience until the software application can be modified and installed. Manufacturer will notify SCE San Onofre Units 2 and 3 on 01/14/04.
Eight particulate radiation monitoring local processing units manufactured by MGP Instruments, Part # RMS 9040-S with software application 564J were supplied to SCE San Onofre Units 2 and 3. Manufacturer believes 4 units are installed in the following unit skid locations 3RE-7804, 3RE-7807, 2RE-7804, 2RE-7807 and 4 units were supplied as spares. The defect is a possible underestimation of volumetric activity following an auto filter paper advance. The manufacturer determined that you could have a potential underreporting measurement result if the unit program advanced the filter paper immediately following a step change or rapid release in particulate radiation. The manufacturer will revise the application software to handle both conditions simultaneously and advise SCE San Onofre Units 2 and 3 to manually advance the filter paper based on operating experience until the software application can be modified and installed. Manufacturer will notify SCE San Onofre Units 2 and 3 on 01/14/04.