Event Notification Report for March 23, 2005
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/22/2005 - 03/23/2005
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41516
Facility: TURKEY POINT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JIM RUSSELL
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JIM RUSSELL
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 03/23/2005
Notification Time: 22:29 [ET]
Event Date: 03/23/2005
Event Time: 19:56 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/24/2005
Notification Time: 22:29 [ET]
Event Date: 03/23/2005
Event Time: 19:56 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/24/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
Person (Organization):
DAVID AYRES (R2)
DAVID AYRES (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | N | Y | 20 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
REACTOR MANUALLY TRIPPED FROM 20% POWER DURING LOAD REDUCTION.
Unit 4 reactor was manually tripped from 20 percent power per 4 - GOP - 103 "Power Operation to Hot Standby" (normal shutdown procedure), during a load reduction to take the unit off line. The reason for the load reduction was an oil leak of approximately 100 drops per minute on the "4B" steam generator feed pump. The reactor was tripped when directed by 4 - GOP - 103. All rods fully inserted, no relief valves lifted, and all other systems functioned normally.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM V. BARRY TO M. RIPLEY 1125 EST 03/24/05 * * *
The licensee provided the following information via facsimile (licensee text in quotes):
"Upon review, the manual reactor trip from 20 percent power is not reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(13) since it was part of the pre-planned sequence of reactor shutdown steps contained in procedure 4-GOP-103, "Power Operation to Hot Standby." In addition, the reactor shutdown was not required by Technical Specifications.
"The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified of this retraction."
Unit 4 reactor was manually tripped from 20 percent power per 4 - GOP - 103 "Power Operation to Hot Standby" (normal shutdown procedure), during a load reduction to take the unit off line. The reason for the load reduction was an oil leak of approximately 100 drops per minute on the "4B" steam generator feed pump. The reactor was tripped when directed by 4 - GOP - 103. All rods fully inserted, no relief valves lifted, and all other systems functioned normally.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM V. BARRY TO M. RIPLEY 1125 EST 03/24/05 * * *
The licensee provided the following information via facsimile (licensee text in quotes):
"Upon review, the manual reactor trip from 20 percent power is not reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(13) since it was part of the pre-planned sequence of reactor shutdown steps contained in procedure 4-GOP-103, "Power Operation to Hot Standby." In addition, the reactor shutdown was not required by Technical Specifications.
"The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified of this retraction."
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 41520
Rep Org: DEPT OF NAVY RADIATION SAFETY CMTE
Licensee: DEPT OF NAVY RADIATION SAFETY CMTE
Region: 1
City: CRYSTAL CITY State: VA
County:
License #: 45-23645-01NA
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LINO FRAGEOSO
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: DEPT OF NAVY RADIATION SAFETY CMTE
Region: 1
City: CRYSTAL CITY State: VA
County:
License #: 45-23645-01NA
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LINO FRAGEOSO
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 03/24/2005
Notification Time: 09:49 [ET]
Event Date: 03/23/2005
Event Time: 10:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/24/2005
Notification Time: 09:49 [ET]
Event Date: 03/23/2005
Event Time: 10:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/24/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
FAILURE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT ON RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA
A representative for the Navy's master material license reported a safety equipment failure of a Gamma Radiography Camera with a 16 curie Iridium-192 source (Model 660) that was being used at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. After an exposure with the camera had been completed, the radiographer was retracting the source and could not lock it into its safe position. After a second attempt, the radiographer was able to lock the source in place manually - the locking ring did not lock automatically as designed. The radiographer noted that the retraction cable on the camera had also become disconnected from the camera. The camera is being returned to the vendor (AEA) for inspection and repair.
A 30 day written followup report will be provided. The licensee has notified the NRC regional inspector (Masnyk-Bailey) and NRC HQ (Bhachu). The licensee stated that this report was being provided to the NRC under 10 CFR 34.101(a))(3).
A representative for the Navy's master material license reported a safety equipment failure of a Gamma Radiography Camera with a 16 curie Iridium-192 source (Model 660) that was being used at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. After an exposure with the camera had been completed, the radiographer was retracting the source and could not lock it into its safe position. After a second attempt, the radiographer was able to lock the source in place manually - the locking ring did not lock automatically as designed. The radiographer noted that the retraction cable on the camera had also become disconnected from the camera. The camera is being returned to the vendor (AEA) for inspection and repair.
A 30 day written followup report will be provided. The licensee has notified the NRC regional inspector (Masnyk-Bailey) and NRC HQ (Bhachu). The licensee stated that this report was being provided to the NRC under 10 CFR 34.101(a))(3).
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 41541
Rep Org: DEPT OF NAVY RADIATION SAFETY CMTE
Licensee: DEPT OF NAVY RADIATION SAFETY CMTE
Region: 1
City: Crystal City State: VA
County:
License #: 45-93645-01NA
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: COMMANDER FRAGOSA
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: DEPT OF NAVY RADIATION SAFETY CMTE
Region: 1
City: Crystal City State: VA
County:
License #: 45-93645-01NA
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: COMMANDER FRAGOSA
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 03/29/2005
Notification Time: 09:54 [ET]
Event Date: 03/23/2005
Event Time: 12:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/29/2005
Notification Time: 09:54 [ET]
Event Date: 03/23/2005
Event Time: 12:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/29/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>1000X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>1000X
Person (Organization):
JAMES TRAPP (R1)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
TAS (VIA E-MAIL)
JAMES TRAPP (R1)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
TAS (VIA E-MAIL)
CHEMICAL AGENT DETECTORS MISSING FROM DEPARTMENT OF NAVY INVENTORY
A representative for the Navy's master materials license reported a number of chemical agent detectors missing based on the two most recent inventory cycles. Specifically, 27 Chemical Agent Monitors (CAMs) that utilize a 10 milliCurie Nickel-63 plated source (SSND# NR-1129-D-103-S) are missing [270 millicuries of Ni-63 total]. In addition, 11 Automatic Chemical Agent Detector Alarms (ACADAs) with two 10 milliCurie Ni-63 plated sources in each detector (SSND# NR-1129-D-101-S) are missing [220 millicuries of Ni-63 total]. The majority of these detectors have been reported missing from Marine Core Logistics Base in Albany, GA. However, a number of these detectors have been distributed to Marine Expeditionary Units in the field. Details of the times, locations, and circumstances under which the detectors went missing are still under investigation by the Navy and will be reported in a followup 30-day written report.
The licensee has contacted the NRC Regional Inspector (Masnyk-Bailey) and HQ contact (Bhachu).
A representative for the Navy's master materials license reported a number of chemical agent detectors missing based on the two most recent inventory cycles. Specifically, 27 Chemical Agent Monitors (CAMs) that utilize a 10 milliCurie Nickel-63 plated source (SSND# NR-1129-D-103-S) are missing [270 millicuries of Ni-63 total]. In addition, 11 Automatic Chemical Agent Detector Alarms (ACADAs) with two 10 milliCurie Ni-63 plated sources in each detector (SSND# NR-1129-D-101-S) are missing [220 millicuries of Ni-63 total]. The majority of these detectors have been reported missing from Marine Core Logistics Base in Albany, GA. However, a number of these detectors have been distributed to Marine Expeditionary Units in the field. Details of the times, locations, and circumstances under which the detectors went missing are still under investigation by the Navy and will be reported in a followup 30-day written report.
The licensee has contacted the NRC Regional Inspector (Masnyk-Bailey) and HQ contact (Bhachu).