Event Notification Report for June 26, 2005
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/25/2005 - 06/26/2005
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41798
Facility: SAN ONOFRE
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: CLAY WILLIAMS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: CLAY WILLIAMS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 06/26/2005
Notification Time: 14:52 [ET]
Event Date: 06/26/2005
Event Time: 04:17 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2005
Notification Time: 14:52 [ET]
Event Date: 06/26/2005
Event Time: 04:17 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
RUSSELL BYWATER (R4)
RUSSELL BYWATER (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EDG INOPERABLE DUE TO LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
"On June 25, 2005, at about 1335 PDT, during a test of Unit 3 Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) 3G003, Emergency Supply Fan 3A276 did not start. SCE's investigation found a loose electrical connection at the thermal overload auxiliary switch contact for that fan. A similar condition was found on Emergency Supply Fan 3A277. SCE declared 3G003 inoperable and initiated a common cause investigation required by the EDG Technical Specifications. SCE tightened the affected electrical connections and after successfully start testing 3G003, declared 3G003 operable at 0406 PDT on June 26, 2005.
"On June 26, 2005, at about 0417 PDT, SCE found similar loose connections for EDG 3G002. Components affected were the EDG radiator fan and an EDG Emergency Supply Fan. Because SCE could not conclusively determine if the loose connections would have caused 3G002 to be inoperable, SCE conservatively declared 3G002 inoperable. (SCE currently plans to start test the Unit 2 EDGs today to confirm the Unit 2 EDGs remain operable.)
"Because it appears that both Unit 3 EDGs could have been inoperable at the same time, SCE is reporting this occurrence in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as an event or condition that could have prevented fulfillment of a safety function.
"At the time of this occurrence, Unit 2 was operating at about 99 percent power and Unit 3 was at about 100 percent power. SCE has notified the NRC Resident Inspectors about this occurrence and will provide them with a copy of this report."
* * * RETRACTION FROM LICENSEE (HOLT) TO NRC (HUFFMAN) AT 1850 EDT ON 8/23/05 * * *
"On June 26, 2005, SCE reported to the NRC that both Unit 3 emergency Diesel Generators (EDGs) were conservatively declared inoperable at the same time. SCE reported that occurrence to the NRC in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) for the loss of a safety function.
"SCE has since determined that both EDGs were operable in the as found condition and that a report to the NRC was not required and SCE is retracting that report.
"For EDG 3G003, even though one of two emergency supply fans did not function, SCE confirmed by calculation that the remaining emergency supply fan was sufficient. That is, 3G003 was capable of performing its specified safety function with only one emergency supply fan operating. For EDG 3G002, the electrical connections that were reported to be 'loose' did not prevent circuit continuity and did not degrade the operability of the EDG. 3G002, therefore remained operable.
"Because the EDGs were operable, no report was required. SCE is retracting the June 26, 2005 report. SCE will, however, submit a voluntary licensee event report to document this event and inform the NRC of the corrective actions taken.
"At the time of this phone call, Unit 2 was operating at about 99 percent power and Unit 3 was at about 100 percent power. SCE has notified the NRC resident inspectors about this retraction and will provide them with a copy of this report."
R4DO (Smith) was notified.
"On June 25, 2005, at about 1335 PDT, during a test of Unit 3 Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) 3G003, Emergency Supply Fan 3A276 did not start. SCE's investigation found a loose electrical connection at the thermal overload auxiliary switch contact for that fan. A similar condition was found on Emergency Supply Fan 3A277. SCE declared 3G003 inoperable and initiated a common cause investigation required by the EDG Technical Specifications. SCE tightened the affected electrical connections and after successfully start testing 3G003, declared 3G003 operable at 0406 PDT on June 26, 2005.
"On June 26, 2005, at about 0417 PDT, SCE found similar loose connections for EDG 3G002. Components affected were the EDG radiator fan and an EDG Emergency Supply Fan. Because SCE could not conclusively determine if the loose connections would have caused 3G002 to be inoperable, SCE conservatively declared 3G002 inoperable. (SCE currently plans to start test the Unit 2 EDGs today to confirm the Unit 2 EDGs remain operable.)
"Because it appears that both Unit 3 EDGs could have been inoperable at the same time, SCE is reporting this occurrence in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as an event or condition that could have prevented fulfillment of a safety function.
"At the time of this occurrence, Unit 2 was operating at about 99 percent power and Unit 3 was at about 100 percent power. SCE has notified the NRC Resident Inspectors about this occurrence and will provide them with a copy of this report."
* * * RETRACTION FROM LICENSEE (HOLT) TO NRC (HUFFMAN) AT 1850 EDT ON 8/23/05 * * *
"On June 26, 2005, SCE reported to the NRC that both Unit 3 emergency Diesel Generators (EDGs) were conservatively declared inoperable at the same time. SCE reported that occurrence to the NRC in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) for the loss of a safety function.
"SCE has since determined that both EDGs were operable in the as found condition and that a report to the NRC was not required and SCE is retracting that report.
"For EDG 3G003, even though one of two emergency supply fans did not function, SCE confirmed by calculation that the remaining emergency supply fan was sufficient. That is, 3G003 was capable of performing its specified safety function with only one emergency supply fan operating. For EDG 3G002, the electrical connections that were reported to be 'loose' did not prevent circuit continuity and did not degrade the operability of the EDG. 3G002, therefore remained operable.
"Because the EDGs were operable, no report was required. SCE is retracting the June 26, 2005 report. SCE will, however, submit a voluntary licensee event report to document this event and inform the NRC of the corrective actions taken.
"At the time of this phone call, Unit 2 was operating at about 99 percent power and Unit 3 was at about 100 percent power. SCE has notified the NRC resident inspectors about this retraction and will provide them with a copy of this report."
R4DO (Smith) was notified.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41799
Facility: PILGRIM
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: MIKE McDONNELL
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: MIKE McDONNELL
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 06/26/2005
Notification Time: 15:30 [ET]
Event Date: 06/26/2005
Event Time: 10:55 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/12/2005
Notification Time: 15:30 [ET]
Event Date: 06/26/2005
Event Time: 10:55 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/12/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(A) - POT UNABLE TO SAFE SD 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B) - POT RHR INOP 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(A) - POT UNABLE TO SAFE SD 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B) - POT RHR INOP 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
JAMES DWYER (R1)
JAMES DWYER (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 DIESEL GENERATORS INOPERABLE DUE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
"The report is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3) due to both Emergency Diesel Generators (EDGs) being declared inoperable. [This is a 24-hour LCO.] The EDGs were declared inoperable due to indicated outside air temperature exceeding the established operability limit of 95F for two short periods of time. Indicated outside air temperature went above 95F during the following time frames: 10:55 to 11:00 and 12:15 to 12:20. Indicated outside air temperature subsequently decreased to less than 95F following these spikes. Both EDGs are currently operable. Outside ambient temperatures are continuing to be monitored. Offsite power is available.
"Further evaluation of this event is ongoing."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * EVENT RETRACTION FROM LICENSEE (NOYES) TO ABRAMOVITZ AT 12:06 ON 08/12/2005 * * *
"The initial report was made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3) due to both Emergency Diesel Generators (EDGs) being declared inoperable. The EDGs were declared inoperable due to indicated outside air temperature exceeding the established operability limit of 95F for short periods of time on 6/26/05. Outside indicated air temperature subsequently decreased to less than 95F following these short timeframes. Both EDGs were operable when the notification was made, and outside ambient temperatures continued to be monitored. Offsite power was available. Further evaluation of this event has been performed. The initial report used temperature indication that was conservative with respect to actual conditions. The evaluation determined that the air temperature outside the EDG Building was a maximum of 91 F on 6/26105. This evaluation was based on other temperature reading taken during the periods of interest. Additionally, further evaluation has determined that both EDGs were not inoperable even at the higher temperatures initially indicated. Therefore, the EDGs were not inoperable during the periods reported and event notification #41799 is retracted."
Notified the R1DO (Caruso).
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"The report is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3) due to both Emergency Diesel Generators (EDGs) being declared inoperable. [This is a 24-hour LCO.] The EDGs were declared inoperable due to indicated outside air temperature exceeding the established operability limit of 95F for two short periods of time. Indicated outside air temperature went above 95F during the following time frames: 10:55 to 11:00 and 12:15 to 12:20. Indicated outside air temperature subsequently decreased to less than 95F following these spikes. Both EDGs are currently operable. Outside ambient temperatures are continuing to be monitored. Offsite power is available.
"Further evaluation of this event is ongoing."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * EVENT RETRACTION FROM LICENSEE (NOYES) TO ABRAMOVITZ AT 12:06 ON 08/12/2005 * * *
"The initial report was made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3) due to both Emergency Diesel Generators (EDGs) being declared inoperable. The EDGs were declared inoperable due to indicated outside air temperature exceeding the established operability limit of 95F for short periods of time on 6/26/05. Outside indicated air temperature subsequently decreased to less than 95F following these short timeframes. Both EDGs were operable when the notification was made, and outside ambient temperatures continued to be monitored. Offsite power was available. Further evaluation of this event has been performed. The initial report used temperature indication that was conservative with respect to actual conditions. The evaluation determined that the air temperature outside the EDG Building was a maximum of 91 F on 6/26105. This evaluation was based on other temperature reading taken during the periods of interest. Additionally, further evaluation has determined that both EDGs were not inoperable even at the higher temperatures initially indicated. Therefore, the EDGs were not inoperable during the periods reported and event notification #41799 is retracted."
Notified the R1DO (Caruso).
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 41840
Rep Org: COLORADO DEPT OF HEALTH
Licensee: CARDINAL HEALTH
Region: 4
City: DENVER State: CO
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: PHILLIP EGIDI
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: CARDINAL HEALTH
Region: 4
City: DENVER State: CO
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: PHILLIP EGIDI
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 07/13/2005
Notification Time: 20:37 [ET]
Event Date: 06/26/2005
Event Time: 15:20 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 07/26/2005
Notification Time: 20:37 [ET]
Event Date: 06/26/2005
Event Time: 15:20 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 07/26/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4)
DANIEL GILLEN (NMSS)
JIM WHITNEY (E-MAIL) (TAS)
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4)
DANIEL GILLEN (NMSS)
JIM WHITNEY (E-MAIL) (TAS)
AGREEMENT STATE - MEDICAL SOURCES STOLEN
"The theft occurred on June 26, 2005, at approximately 3:20 p.m. [The driver] had taken receipt of the cargo at the airport in Dallas (DFW), Texas, and he made the first delivery at a Cardinal pharmacy in Tyler, Texas. After the first delivery, he proceeded to the next stop, which was about one mile away. When he went to the back of the truck, he noticed that the canopy door had been pried open, but was still locked. When he looked inside, he noticed the box containing products for the Cardinal pharmacy was missing. The driver promptly notified [his] supervisor, who then contacted the Tyler Police and the Tyler Fire Department. The driver was personally interviewed that day by [Trade wind Enterprises - the shipper] and the Tyler Police Department. Efforts were made to locate the missing cargo, but police and the driver have been unable to locate the cargo or identify the person or persons involved in the theft.
"The materials stolen consisted of 6 boxes of sodium iodide capsules [I-123]." The activity in the missing capsules was 6.8 milliCuries."
Police Report case: 1-05-029925
* * * UPDATE P. EGIDI TO P. SNYDER ON 7/26/05 AT 1656 * * *
The State provided the following information via facsimile:
"Material found. Issue closed."
R4DO (Graves) and NMSS EO (Giitter) notified. E-mailed to TAS (Hahn)
"The theft occurred on June 26, 2005, at approximately 3:20 p.m. [The driver] had taken receipt of the cargo at the airport in Dallas (DFW), Texas, and he made the first delivery at a Cardinal pharmacy in Tyler, Texas. After the first delivery, he proceeded to the next stop, which was about one mile away. When he went to the back of the truck, he noticed that the canopy door had been pried open, but was still locked. When he looked inside, he noticed the box containing products for the Cardinal pharmacy was missing. The driver promptly notified [his] supervisor, who then contacted the Tyler Police and the Tyler Fire Department. The driver was personally interviewed that day by [Trade wind Enterprises - the shipper] and the Tyler Police Department. Efforts were made to locate the missing cargo, but police and the driver have been unable to locate the cargo or identify the person or persons involved in the theft.
"The materials stolen consisted of 6 boxes of sodium iodide capsules [I-123]." The activity in the missing capsules was 6.8 milliCuries."
Police Report case: 1-05-029925
* * * UPDATE P. EGIDI TO P. SNYDER ON 7/26/05 AT 1656 * * *
The State provided the following information via facsimile:
"Material found. Issue closed."
R4DO (Graves) and NMSS EO (Giitter) notified. E-mailed to TAS (Hahn)