Event Notification Report for March 07, 2005
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/06/2005 - 03/07/2005
General Information or Other
Event Number: 41470
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: State: CA
County: VENTURA
License #: CA 0144-15
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: C.J. SALGADO
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: State: CA
County: VENTURA
License #: CA 0144-15
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: C.J. SALGADO
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 03/08/2005
Notification Time: 15:02 [ET]
Event Date: 03/07/2005
Event Time: 22:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2005
Notification Time: 15:02 [ET]
Event Date: 03/07/2005
Event Time: 22:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
TROY PRUETT (R4)
SCOTT MOORE (NMSS)
TROY PRUETT (R4)
SCOTT MOORE (NMSS)
CALIFORNIA AGREEMENT STATE REPORT
The following information was obtained from the California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch, Granada Hills (transmitted text in quotes):
"Licensee reported to Radiologic Health Branch-Granada Hills (RHB-GH) that on 3/7/05 two well-logging sealed sources became stuck in a well bore at a depth of 9137 feet (top of tool string). Sources are ~35-45 feet below that. The sources involved are a 1.5 Ci Cs-137, GSR-J 1958, source and a 16 Ci AmBe-241, NSR-F 1441, source, nominal activities. For the last day the 'fishing' company, Baker Hughes, has been attempting to retrieve the sources which became detached [on] 3/7/05, [at] ~2200 [hrs. PST]. They will continue to do so but, if that's not successful, it's appearing as if the sources will be deemed irretrievable. This occurred on the 'Aera Ventura Avenue' well site, Ventura County, CA. The well is designated 'McGonigle 39.' If deemed irretrievable, the well will likely be sealed in place with a cement plug. Licensee will provide further details shortly and follow with written report."
California Incident Number 0510# 030805.
The following information was obtained from the California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch, Granada Hills (transmitted text in quotes):
"Licensee reported to Radiologic Health Branch-Granada Hills (RHB-GH) that on 3/7/05 two well-logging sealed sources became stuck in a well bore at a depth of 9137 feet (top of tool string). Sources are ~35-45 feet below that. The sources involved are a 1.5 Ci Cs-137, GSR-J 1958, source and a 16 Ci AmBe-241, NSR-F 1441, source, nominal activities. For the last day the 'fishing' company, Baker Hughes, has been attempting to retrieve the sources which became detached [on] 3/7/05, [at] ~2200 [hrs. PST]. They will continue to do so but, if that's not successful, it's appearing as if the sources will be deemed irretrievable. This occurred on the 'Aera Ventura Avenue' well site, Ventura County, CA. The well is designated 'McGonigle 39.' If deemed irretrievable, the well will likely be sealed in place with a cement plug. Licensee will provide further details shortly and follow with written report."
California Incident Number 0510# 030805.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41464
Facility: NINE MILE POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: KEVIN BELDEN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: KEVIN BELDEN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 03/07/2005
Notification Time: 06:00 [ET]
Event Date: 03/07/2005
Event Time: 04:37 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/07/2005
Notification Time: 06:00 [ET]
Event Date: 03/07/2005
Event Time: 04:37 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/07/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(A) - ECCS INJECTION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(A) - ECCS INJECTION
Person (Organization):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1)
DANIEL HOLODY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
AUTOMATIC TURBINE TRIP/ REACTOR SCRAM
The following information was provided by the licensee (text in quotes):
"At 0437 Unit 1 scrammed. The initiating event appears to be a turbine tripped initiated by a High level in 122 moisture separator drain tank. Investigating [the cause] of the scram will determine the actual cause."
All control rods fully inserted into the core. HPCI initiated. Three relief valves lifted and reseated normally. The Reactor water clean up system is removing decay heat.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
The following information was provided by the licensee (text in quotes):
"At 0437 Unit 1 scrammed. The initiating event appears to be a turbine tripped initiated by a High level in 122 moisture separator drain tank. Investigating [the cause] of the scram will determine the actual cause."
All control rods fully inserted into the core. HPCI initiated. Three relief valves lifted and reseated normally. The Reactor water clean up system is removing decay heat.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41466
Facility: PALO VERDE
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: RAY ROBERTS
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: RAY ROBERTS
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 03/07/2005
Notification Time: 11:49 [ET]
Event Date: 03/07/2005
Event Time: 08:10 [MST]
Last Update Date: 03/07/2005
Notification Time: 11:49 [ET]
Event Date: 03/07/2005
Event Time: 08:10 [MST]
Last Update Date: 03/07/2005
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):
TROY PRUETT (R4)
TROY PRUETT (R4)
| 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 |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TWO EMERGENCY SIRENS INOPERABLE
The following information was received from the licensee via facsimile (licensee text in quotes):
"The following event description is based on information currently available. If through subsequent reviews of this event, additional information is identified that is pertinent to this event or alters the information being provided at this time, a follow-up notification will be made via the ENS or under the reporting requirements of 10CFR50.73.
"On March 7, 2005 at approximately 08:10 Mountain Standard Time, the Palo Verde Emergency Preparedness Program Manager was notified of vandalism to two sirens, #18 and #23, that resulted in the sirens being inoperable. The affected sirens are estimated to impact approximately 465 (total) members of population (approximately 29%) in the emergency planning zone (EPZ) within 5 miles. Palo Verde's reporting criterion is a loss of capability to inform greater than 5% of the population within 5 miles (or 10% within 5 to 10 miles) for greater than 1 hour. This call is being placed due to the relatively large segment of the population affected, and the uncertainty of the length of time that will be needed to restore the siren to operable condition. The Palo Verde Emergency Plan (section 6.6.2.1) has a contingency for dispatching Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) vehicles with loud speakers to alert persons within the affected area(s) when sirens are inoperable.
"There are no events in progress that require siren operation.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of the siren failure and this ENS call."
The vandals cut the battery cables and removed the batteries. The theft has been reported to the MCSO.
The following information was received from the licensee via facsimile (licensee text in quotes):
"The following event description is based on information currently available. If through subsequent reviews of this event, additional information is identified that is pertinent to this event or alters the information being provided at this time, a follow-up notification will be made via the ENS or under the reporting requirements of 10CFR50.73.
"On March 7, 2005 at approximately 08:10 Mountain Standard Time, the Palo Verde Emergency Preparedness Program Manager was notified of vandalism to two sirens, #18 and #23, that resulted in the sirens being inoperable. The affected sirens are estimated to impact approximately 465 (total) members of population (approximately 29%) in the emergency planning zone (EPZ) within 5 miles. Palo Verde's reporting criterion is a loss of capability to inform greater than 5% of the population within 5 miles (or 10% within 5 to 10 miles) for greater than 1 hour. This call is being placed due to the relatively large segment of the population affected, and the uncertainty of the length of time that will be needed to restore the siren to operable condition. The Palo Verde Emergency Plan (section 6.6.2.1) has a contingency for dispatching Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) vehicles with loud speakers to alert persons within the affected area(s) when sirens are inoperable.
"There are no events in progress that require siren operation.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of the siren failure and this ENS call."
The vandals cut the battery cables and removed the batteries. The theft has been reported to the MCSO.