Event Notification Report for May 16, 2005
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/15/2005 - 05/16/2005
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41701
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN HARVEY
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN HARVEY
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 05/16/2005
Notification Time: 14:18 [ET]
Event Date: 05/16/2005
Event Time: 10:39 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/16/2005
Notification Time: 14:18 [ET]
Event Date: 05/16/2005
Event Time: 10:39 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/16/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
AFW ACTUATION DURING SURVEILLANCE TESTING
"On May 16, 2005, at approximately 1039 hours, both motor driven Auxiliary Boiler Feedwater Pumps automatically started after exceeding their 28 second time delay during performance of the low-low Steam Generator Water Level section of procedure 3PT-M13B1, 'Reactor Protection Logic Channel Functional Test.' The operators secured the pumps and saw no indication of reactivity addition. The operators anticipated the possibility of these results because the test states in its precaution and limitations section, that the pumps would start if the action required by the test is not completed within the 28 second time delay. The cause of the event is under investigation."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and the NY State Public Service Commission.
"On May 16, 2005, at approximately 1039 hours, both motor driven Auxiliary Boiler Feedwater Pumps automatically started after exceeding their 28 second time delay during performance of the low-low Steam Generator Water Level section of procedure 3PT-M13B1, 'Reactor Protection Logic Channel Functional Test.' The operators secured the pumps and saw no indication of reactivity addition. The operators anticipated the possibility of these results because the test states in its precaution and limitations section, that the pumps would start if the action required by the test is not completed within the 28 second time delay. The cause of the event is under investigation."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and the NY State Public Service Commission.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 41708
Rep Org: GEORGIA RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PGM
Licensee: CSRA TESTING & ENGINEERING CO.
Region: 1
City: AUGUSTA State: GA
County:
License #: GA 620-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ELIZABETH DRINNON
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: CSRA TESTING & ENGINEERING CO.
Region: 1
City: AUGUSTA State: GA
County:
License #: GA 620-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ELIZABETH DRINNON
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 05/18/2005
Notification Time: 14:43 [ET]
Event Date: 05/16/2005
Event Time: 09:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/18/2005
Notification Time: 14:43 [ET]
Event Date: 05/16/2005
Event Time: 09:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/18/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
RICHARD CORREIA (NMSS)
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
RICHARD CORREIA (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST/STOLEN AND RECOVERED MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The State provided the following information via facsimile:
"Description of Event: Received a report that a Troxler gauge had been found in the middle of Stevens Creek Road. Date of event: 5/16/05.
"A delivery truck driver recovered the gauge from the street and notified the Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department. The fire department then notified the Georgia Radioactive Materials Program. The gauge was a model 3430 Troxler Moisture Density Gauge.
"Isotope: Cesium 137 and Americium 241, Beryllium. Amount of Activity: 8 mCi [millicuries] Cs 137 and 40 mCi Am/Be.
"Describe clean-up actions taken by RCP: None.
"List radiation measurements taken by RCP: Took measurements to confirm source was in proper position in gauge and did not exceed transport index."
The Augusta Chronicle published a story in this event on May 16, 2005.
The State provided the following information via facsimile:
"Description of Event: Received a report that a Troxler gauge had been found in the middle of Stevens Creek Road. Date of event: 5/16/05.
"A delivery truck driver recovered the gauge from the street and notified the Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department. The fire department then notified the Georgia Radioactive Materials Program. The gauge was a model 3430 Troxler Moisture Density Gauge.
"Isotope: Cesium 137 and Americium 241, Beryllium. Amount of Activity: 8 mCi [millicuries] Cs 137 and 40 mCi Am/Be.
"Describe clean-up actions taken by RCP: None.
"List radiation measurements taken by RCP: Took measurements to confirm source was in proper position in gauge and did not exceed transport index."
The Augusta Chronicle published a story in this event on May 16, 2005.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 41713
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: 05/18/2005
Notification Time: 17:31 [ET]
Event Date: 05/16/2005
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/18/2005
Notification Time: 17:31 [ET]
Event Date: 05/16/2005
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/18/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
Person (Organization):
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
LARRY CAMPER (NMSS)
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
LARRY CAMPER (NMSS)
CHEMICAL AGENT DETECTORS MISSING FROM DEPARTMENT OF NAVY INVENTORY
A representative for the Navy's master materials license reported several chemical agent detectors missing based on the most recent inventory cycle. Specifically, 4 Chemical Agent Monitors (CAMs) are missing, with each CAM utilizing a 10 milliCurie Nickel-63 plated source (SSND# NR-1129-D-103-S) [40 millicuries of Ni-63 total]. In addition, 1 Automatic Chemical Agent Detector Alarm (ACADA) containing two 10 milliCurie Ni-63 plated sources (SSND# NR-1129-D-101-S) is also missing [20 millicuries of Ni-63 total]. These detectors have been reported missing from Marine Corp units deployed in Iraq. Details of the times, locations, and circumstances under which the detectors went missing are still under investigation by the Navy .
A representative for the Navy's master materials license reported several chemical agent detectors missing based on the most recent inventory cycle. Specifically, 4 Chemical Agent Monitors (CAMs) are missing, with each CAM utilizing a 10 milliCurie Nickel-63 plated source (SSND# NR-1129-D-103-S) [40 millicuries of Ni-63 total]. In addition, 1 Automatic Chemical Agent Detector Alarm (ACADA) containing two 10 milliCurie Ni-63 plated sources (SSND# NR-1129-D-101-S) is also missing [20 millicuries of Ni-63 total]. These detectors have been reported missing from Marine Corp units deployed in Iraq. Details of the times, locations, and circumstances under which the detectors went missing are still under investigation by the Navy .