Event Notification Report for January 22, 2007
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/21/2007 - 01/22/2007
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 43111
Rep Org: CAMDEN IRON AND METAL
Licensee: CAMDEN IRON AND METAL
Region: 1
City: CAMDEN State: NJ
County:
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE BUTTIL
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: CAMDEN IRON AND METAL
Region: 1
City: CAMDEN State: NJ
County:
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE BUTTIL
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 01/22/2007
Notification Time: 09:38 [ET]
Event Date: 01/22/2007
Event Time: 07:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/22/2007
Notification Time: 09:38 [ET]
Event Date: 01/22/2007
Event Time: 07:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/22/2007
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):
EUGENE COBEY (R1)
MICHELE BURGESS (NMSS)
BENJAMIN SANDLER (TAS)
EUGENE COBEY (R1)
MICHELE BURGESS (NMSS)
BENJAMIN SANDLER (TAS)
STOLEN ALLOY ANALYZER
A Niton Alloy Analyzer was stolen probably after midnight on 1/22/2007 (it snowed late last night and there were tracks in the snow). The hand-held gun type analyzer was locked in a case similar to a suitcase. To prevent unauthorized use, a code number is also required to use the analyzer. No other material was stolen. The Camden police were notified.
Model: XLP818Q
Serial number: 6406
Source: 30 milliCurie Cd/Am-241
Camden Police Report Case: 070122-044
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
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. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are 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.
This source is not amongst those sources or devices identified by the IAEA Code of Conduct for the Safety & Security of Radioactive Sources to be of concern from a radiological standpoint. Therefore is it being categorized as a less than Category 3 source.
A Niton Alloy Analyzer was stolen probably after midnight on 1/22/2007 (it snowed late last night and there were tracks in the snow). The hand-held gun type analyzer was locked in a case similar to a suitcase. To prevent unauthorized use, a code number is also required to use the analyzer. No other material was stolen. The Camden police were notified.
Model: XLP818Q
Serial number: 6406
Source: 30 milliCurie Cd/Am-241
Camden Police Report Case: 070122-044
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
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. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are 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.
This source is not amongst those sources or devices identified by the IAEA Code of Conduct for the Safety & Security of Radioactive Sources to be of concern from a radiological standpoint. Therefore is it being categorized as a less than Category 3 source.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43113
Facility: VERMONT YANKEE
Region: 1 State: VT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MIKE RAMSEY
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Region: 1 State: VT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MIKE RAMSEY
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Notification Date: 01/22/2007
Notification Time: 22:42 [ET]
Event Date: 01/22/2007
Event Time: 19:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/09/2007
Notification Time: 22:42 [ET]
Event Date: 01/22/2007
Event Time: 19:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/09/2007
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):
MARIE MILLER (R1)
MARIE MILLER (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 |
HPCI DECLARED INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY FLOW INDICATOR
The licensee discovered that the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) system flow control loop was degraded in such a manner that HPCI would not perform its safety function. The HPCI loop flow indicator indicated 200 GPM with no flow in the loop. The specification for that parameter is <100GPM. With the flow indicator in this condition the HPCI flow controller would perform non-conservatively (less flow into the system than was demanded), and would not perform its intended safety function therefore rendering HPCI inoperable.
The licensee declared HPCI inoperable and in accordance with Technical Specification 3.5.E.2 entered a 14 day LCO. The licensee has commenced troubleshooting and will initiate repairs as necessary to return the system to operation.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * RETRACTION ON 03/09/07 AT 1413 EST FROM M. RAMSEY TO MACKINNON * * *
"BASIS FOR RETRACTION:
"NRC Event Notification 43113 was conservatively made to ensure that the Eight-Hour Non-Emergency reporting requirements of 10CFR50.73 were met pending the evaluation of an atypical condition observed with the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) Flow Indicator that was observed by Operators during routine monitoring of plant equipment. After comparing the observed flow indication to allowable values for meter uncertainties, it was determined that the initial NRC Notification was not required. The HPCI system was capable of fulfilling all design safety functions. Additional measures to ensure system reliability were completed that included removing and bench testing the recently refurbished 'square root converter' and calibration verification of involved components. No degraded conditions were discovered.
"ENS Event Number 43113, made on 01/22/07, is being retracted."
R1DO (Neil Perry) notified.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this retraction by the licensee.
The licensee discovered that the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) system flow control loop was degraded in such a manner that HPCI would not perform its safety function. The HPCI loop flow indicator indicated 200 GPM with no flow in the loop. The specification for that parameter is <100GPM. With the flow indicator in this condition the HPCI flow controller would perform non-conservatively (less flow into the system than was demanded), and would not perform its intended safety function therefore rendering HPCI inoperable.
The licensee declared HPCI inoperable and in accordance with Technical Specification 3.5.E.2 entered a 14 day LCO. The licensee has commenced troubleshooting and will initiate repairs as necessary to return the system to operation.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * RETRACTION ON 03/09/07 AT 1413 EST FROM M. RAMSEY TO MACKINNON * * *
"BASIS FOR RETRACTION:
"NRC Event Notification 43113 was conservatively made to ensure that the Eight-Hour Non-Emergency reporting requirements of 10CFR50.73 were met pending the evaluation of an atypical condition observed with the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) Flow Indicator that was observed by Operators during routine monitoring of plant equipment. After comparing the observed flow indication to allowable values for meter uncertainties, it was determined that the initial NRC Notification was not required. The HPCI system was capable of fulfilling all design safety functions. Additional measures to ensure system reliability were completed that included removing and bench testing the recently refurbished 'square root converter' and calibration verification of involved components. No degraded conditions were discovered.
"ENS Event Number 43113, made on 01/22/07, is being retracted."
R1DO (Neil Perry) notified.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this retraction by the licensee.