Event Notification Report for August 29, 2005
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/28/2005 - 08/29/2005
EVENT NUMBERS
4195841959419604196141974
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41958
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 HUFFMAN
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 HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 08/29/2005
Notification Time: 14:18 [ET]
Event Date: 08/29/2005
Event Time: 10:45 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 09/04/2005
Notification Time: 14:18 [ET]
Event Date: 08/29/2005
Event Time: 10:45 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 09/04/2005
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):
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 |
SAFETY PARAMETER DISPLAY SYSTEM AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE DATA SYSTEM PLANNED UPGRADE OUTAGE
"On August 29, 2005 at about 1045 PDT, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 3, removed a portion of the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) and the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) from service for a planned upgrade to ensure long-term reliability and improve the human-machine interface. This work is expected to complete within seven days.
"The SPDS emergency assessment function at San Onofre is implemented by a combination of the Qualified Safety Parameter Display System (QSPDS) and the Critical Function Monitoring System (CFMS). The QSPDS portion, which provides emergency assessment capability to plant operators in the control room, will remain functional. The CFMS portion, which receives input from the QSPDS, implements the ERDS and communicates data to the Technical Support Center and Emergency Offsite Facility. Only the CFMS and ERDS are impacted by this upgrade.
"This planned CFMS outage is being reported in accordance with10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a courtesy notification even though only a portion of the SPDS will be removed from service and preplanned compensatory measures will be in place for the duration of the work.
"At the time of this report, Unit 2 and Unit 3 were operating at about 99 percent and 100 percent power, respectively. The NRC Resident Inspectors will be notified of this occurrence and will be provided with a copy of this report."
* * * UPDATE ON 09/04/05 AT 0249 FROM C. WILLIAMS TO P. SNYDER * * *
"The CFMS upgrade work was completed on September 3, 2005 at 2255 PDT. The SPDS and ERDS have been returned to service.
"The NRC Resident Inspectors will be notified of this occurrence."
Notified R4DO (Smith).
"On August 29, 2005 at about 1045 PDT, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 3, removed a portion of the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) and the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) from service for a planned upgrade to ensure long-term reliability and improve the human-machine interface. This work is expected to complete within seven days.
"The SPDS emergency assessment function at San Onofre is implemented by a combination of the Qualified Safety Parameter Display System (QSPDS) and the Critical Function Monitoring System (CFMS). The QSPDS portion, which provides emergency assessment capability to plant operators in the control room, will remain functional. The CFMS portion, which receives input from the QSPDS, implements the ERDS and communicates data to the Technical Support Center and Emergency Offsite Facility. Only the CFMS and ERDS are impacted by this upgrade.
"This planned CFMS outage is being reported in accordance with10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a courtesy notification even though only a portion of the SPDS will be removed from service and preplanned compensatory measures will be in place for the duration of the work.
"At the time of this report, Unit 2 and Unit 3 were operating at about 99 percent and 100 percent power, respectively. The NRC Resident Inspectors will be notified of this occurrence and will be provided with a copy of this report."
* * * UPDATE ON 09/04/05 AT 0249 FROM C. WILLIAMS TO P. SNYDER * * *
"The CFMS upgrade work was completed on September 3, 2005 at 2255 PDT. The SPDS and ERDS have been returned to service.
"The NRC Resident Inspectors will be notified of this occurrence."
Notified R4DO (Smith).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41959
Facility: GRAND GULF
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: MIKE BEARD
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: MIKE BEARD
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 08/29/2005
Notification Time: 14:29 [ET]
Event Date: 08/29/2005
Event Time: 12:18 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/29/2005
Notification Time: 14:29 [ET]
Event Date: 08/29/2005
Event Time: 12:18 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/29/2005
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):
RUSSELL BYWATER (R4)
RUSSELL BYWATER (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 |
PARTIAL LOSS OF EMERGENCY SIRENS ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE KATRINA
"Due to winds associated with hurricane Katrina, power has been loss to 17 of the 43 emergency sirens. This places the number of required sirens less than the operability rate of 75%. Additional sirens may be lost as the storm passes through the area. A recovery plan will be developed and implemented once weather conditions allow.
"Notification per ENS [the Emergency Notification System] could not be accomplished and notification was made per commercial phone lines. This event notification documents loss of ENS also which was verified by NRC."
The licensee has notified State and local authorities and the NRC Resident Inspector of this event.
"Due to winds associated with hurricane Katrina, power has been loss to 17 of the 43 emergency sirens. This places the number of required sirens less than the operability rate of 75%. Additional sirens may be lost as the storm passes through the area. A recovery plan will be developed and implemented once weather conditions allow.
"Notification per ENS [the Emergency Notification System] could not be accomplished and notification was made per commercial phone lines. This event notification documents loss of ENS also which was verified by NRC."
The licensee has notified State and local authorities and the NRC Resident Inspector of this event.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41960
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: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: RAY ROBERTS
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 08/29/2005
Notification Time: 15:14 [ET]
Event Date: 08/29/2005
Event Time: 10:30 [MST]
Last Update Date: 08/29/2005
Notification Time: 15:14 [ET]
Event Date: 08/29/2005
Event Time: 10:30 [MST]
Last Update Date: 08/29/2005
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):
RUSSELL BYWATER (R4)
RUSSELL BYWATER (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 78 | Power Operation | 78 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 91 | Power Operation | 91 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 99 | Power Operation | 99 | Power Operation |
OFF SITE NOTIFICATIONS DUE TO INOPERABLE EMERGENCY EVACUATION SIREN
"On August 29, 2005 at approximately 10:30 Mountain Standard Time (MST), the Palo Verde Emergency Preparedness Department identified an inoperable single siren (#18). The siren was vandalized by stealing the internal battery. The affected siren is estimated to impact approximately 131 members of population in the emergency planning zone (EPZ) within 5 miles. 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.
"Maricopa County and State agencies have been informed to implement the MCSO notification if a need arises.
"There are no events in progress that require siren operation."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified
"On August 29, 2005 at approximately 10:30 Mountain Standard Time (MST), the Palo Verde Emergency Preparedness Department identified an inoperable single siren (#18). The siren was vandalized by stealing the internal battery. The affected siren is estimated to impact approximately 131 members of population in the emergency planning zone (EPZ) within 5 miles. 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.
"Maricopa County and State agencies have been informed to implement the MCSO notification if a need arises.
"There are no events in progress that require siren operation."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41961
Facility: GRAND GULF
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: MIKE BEARD
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: MIKE BEARD
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 08/29/2005
Notification Time: 19:22 [ET]
Event Date: 08/29/2005
Event Time: 17:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/29/2005
Notification Time: 19:22 [ET]
Event Date: 08/29/2005
Event Time: 17:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/29/2005
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):
WILLIAM JONES (R4)
WILLIAM JONES (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 |
EMERGENCY RESPONSE DATA SYSTEM (ERDS) WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES
The licensee's ERDS was unavailable for 20 minutes. After another attempt was made to activate ERDS, it was successful when the phone modem was cycled and the connection was established.
The NRC resident Inspector was notified..
The licensee's ERDS was unavailable for 20 minutes. After another attempt was made to activate ERDS, it was successful when the phone modem was cycled and the connection was established.
The NRC resident Inspector was notified..
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 41974
Rep Org: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP
Licensee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP
Region: 0
City: Gulf of Mexico State:
County: USA
License #: 42-00090-03
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RAY DICKES
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP
Region: 0
City: Gulf of Mexico State:
County: USA
License #: 42-00090-03
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RAY DICKES
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 09/09/2005
Notification Time: 11:25 [ET]
Event Date: 08/29/2005
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 09/09/2005
Notification Time: 11:25 [ET]
Event Date: 08/29/2005
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 09/09/2005
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):
DALE POWERS (R4)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
DALE POWERS (R4)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
TRITIUM SOURCES ON GULF OIL PLATFORM LOST DUE TO HURRICANE KATRINA
The Radiation Safety Officer for Schlumberger Technology Corporation reported that two Tritium Neutron Pulse Generators (Schlumberger Model 7158) with 1.6 Curie tritium sources (total of 3.2 Curies) were lost from an oil platform (Oil Platform Ensco-29) in the Gulf of Mexico. The platform was severely damaged and most equipment lost due to Hurricane Katrina storm damage. The licensee has reported this item to Region 4.
This is less than the quantity of an IAEA Category 3 source.
Sources that are 'Less than IAEA Category 3 sources,' are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury.
For some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are IAEA Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks.
The Radiation Safety Officer for Schlumberger Technology Corporation reported that two Tritium Neutron Pulse Generators (Schlumberger Model 7158) with 1.6 Curie tritium sources (total of 3.2 Curies) were lost from an oil platform (Oil Platform Ensco-29) in the Gulf of Mexico. The platform was severely damaged and most equipment lost due to Hurricane Katrina storm damage. The licensee has reported this item to Region 4.
This is less than the quantity of an IAEA Category 3 source.
Sources that are 'Less than IAEA Category 3 sources,' are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury.
For some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are IAEA Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks.