Event Notification Report for January 27, 2006
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/26/2006 - 01/27/2006
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42290
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: RICH KLINEFELTER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: RICH KLINEFELTER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 01/27/2006
Notification Time: 14:15 [ET]
Event Date: 01/27/2006
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/06/2006
Notification Time: 14:15 [ET]
Event Date: 01/27/2006
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/06/2006
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):
NEIL PERRY (R1)
NEIL PERRY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
UNIT 2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE DATA SYSTEM (ERDS) MODEM FAILED
"`AT 0800 ON 01/27/2006 the Unit 2 ERDS modem failed its testing criteria. The modem will not transmit any of the Unit 2 ERDS data. At 1234, the determination was made that repairs will exceed 8 hours. The data points transmitted by ERDS are operable. Only the transmission of the Unit 2 data to the NRC is inoperable. Unit 1 ERDS remains operable.
"A review of the ability of the Emergency organization to function without ERDS was performed. The NEP (Nuclear Emergency Planning) Duty Planner has established another data line. In response to a Unit 2 event, the affected NERO (Nuclear Emergency Response Organization) positions will verbally transmit the Unit 2 data to the NRC. All affected NERO positions have been notified.
"Since the Unit 2 ERDS computer system will be unavailable for greater than 8 hours, this is considered a Loss of Offsite Communications Capability and reportable under 10 CFR 50/72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee
* * * UPDATE RECEIVED BY JOE O'HARA FROM RON FRY AT 1316 ON 2/6/06 * * *
"This is a followup to EN# 42290, which documented a loss of emergency response capability. The Susquehanna computer group replaced the Unit 2 ERDS modem power supply with an identical component then completed the quarterly functional check as of 10:37 on 02/06/2006. As of 10:37 on 02/06/2006, the Unit 2 ERDS modem is operable and will transmit Unit 2 data to the NRC. All affected NERO positions have been notified."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. R1DO(Gray) has been notified.
"`AT 0800 ON 01/27/2006 the Unit 2 ERDS modem failed its testing criteria. The modem will not transmit any of the Unit 2 ERDS data. At 1234, the determination was made that repairs will exceed 8 hours. The data points transmitted by ERDS are operable. Only the transmission of the Unit 2 data to the NRC is inoperable. Unit 1 ERDS remains operable.
"A review of the ability of the Emergency organization to function without ERDS was performed. The NEP (Nuclear Emergency Planning) Duty Planner has established another data line. In response to a Unit 2 event, the affected NERO (Nuclear Emergency Response Organization) positions will verbally transmit the Unit 2 data to the NRC. All affected NERO positions have been notified.
"Since the Unit 2 ERDS computer system will be unavailable for greater than 8 hours, this is considered a Loss of Offsite Communications Capability and reportable under 10 CFR 50/72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee
* * * UPDATE RECEIVED BY JOE O'HARA FROM RON FRY AT 1316 ON 2/6/06 * * *
"This is a followup to EN# 42290, which documented a loss of emergency response capability. The Susquehanna computer group replaced the Unit 2 ERDS modem power supply with an identical component then completed the quarterly functional check as of 10:37 on 02/06/2006. As of 10:37 on 02/06/2006, the Unit 2 ERDS modem is operable and will transmit Unit 2 data to the NRC. All affected NERO positions have been notified."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. R1DO(Gray) has been notified.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 42291
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: STORK SOUTHWESTERN LABS
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: L00299
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT FREE
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Licensee: STORK SOUTHWESTERN LABS
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: L00299
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT FREE
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 01/27/2006
Notification Time: 14:02 [ET]
Event Date: 01/27/2006
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/27/2006
Notification Time: 14:02 [ET]
Event Date: 01/27/2006
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/27/2006
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4)
SCOTT MOORE (NMSS)
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4)
SCOTT MOORE (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - PERSONNEL OVEREXPOSURE
The Texas Department of State Health Services reported an "overexposure, ( 5.581 Rem) that was discovered during badge processing. The radiographer was unavailable for an interview." The event occurred "4th quarter 05" at the "Mach Industrial Group." The Texas Incident Number is I-8293.
The Texas Department of State Health Services reported an "overexposure, ( 5.581 Rem) that was discovered during badge processing. The radiographer was unavailable for an interview." The event occurred "4th quarter 05" at the "Mach Industrial Group." The Texas Incident Number is I-8293.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 42292
Facility: GLOBAL NUCLEAR FUEL - AMERICAS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
Comments: LEU CONVERSION (UF6 TO UO2)
LEU FABRICATION
LWR COMMERICAL FUEL
NRC Notified By: LON PAULSON
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
Comments: LEU CONVERSION (UF6 TO UO2)
LEU FABRICATION
LWR COMMERICAL FUEL
NRC Notified By: LON PAULSON
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 01/28/2006
Notification Time: 09:28 [ET]
Event Date: 01/27/2006
Event Time: 15:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/28/2006
Notification Time: 09:28 [ET]
Event Date: 01/27/2006
Event Time: 15:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/28/2006
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CHARLIE PAYNE (R2)
JOSEPH HOLONICH (NMSS)
CHARLIE PAYNE (R2)
JOSEPH HOLONICH (NMSS)
24 HR NRC BULLETIN 91-01 DUE TO CRITICALITY CONTROLS DEGRADATION
"At approximately 1500 on January 27, 2006, operations leadership notified nuclear safety that five (5) loaded rod trays were discovered stored on a conveyor at the Automated Bundle Assembly Machine (ABAM). A physical barrier intended to limit the number of rod trays to four (4) had failed, and was not in place. This event constitutes a loss of geometry control.
"The independent control on moderation remained intact, thus no unsafe condition existed. This event is reported pursuant to NRC Bulletin 91-01 within 24 hours. The rod trays were removed from the conveyor, and the geometry control re-established within 4 hours. The ABAM unit has been shutdown pending investigation and implementation of additional corrective actions."
The licensee will notify NRC Region 2, and State and Local authorities.
"At approximately 1500 on January 27, 2006, operations leadership notified nuclear safety that five (5) loaded rod trays were discovered stored on a conveyor at the Automated Bundle Assembly Machine (ABAM). A physical barrier intended to limit the number of rod trays to four (4) had failed, and was not in place. This event constitutes a loss of geometry control.
"The independent control on moderation remained intact, thus no unsafe condition existed. This event is reported pursuant to NRC Bulletin 91-01 within 24 hours. The rod trays were removed from the conveyor, and the geometry control re-established within 4 hours. The ABAM unit has been shutdown pending investigation and implementation of additional corrective actions."
The licensee will notify NRC Region 2, and State and Local authorities.