Event Notification Report for June 05, 2007
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/04/2007 - 06/05/2007
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 43406
Rep Org: MEADWESTVACO VIRGINIA CORP.
Licensee: MEADWESTVACO VIRGINIA CORP.
Region: 1
City: COVINGTON State: VA
County:
License #: 45-01568-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RIDGE HUNDLEY
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: MEADWESTVACO VIRGINIA CORP.
Region: 1
City: COVINGTON State: VA
County:
License #: 45-01568-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RIDGE HUNDLEY
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 06/05/2007
Notification Time: 15:50 [ET]
Event Date: 06/05/2007
Event Time: 14:58 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/05/2007
Notification Time: 15:50 [ET]
Event Date: 06/05/2007
Event Time: 14:58 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/05/2007
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):
RICHARD BARKLEY (R1)
GREG MORELL (NMSS)
RICHARD BARKLEY (R1)
GREG MORELL (NMSS)
THREE LOST TRITIUM EXIT SIGNS
The licensee reported that after a thorough search of their facility in Covington, VA they cannot account for three (3) tritium exit signs. The licensee had decided to return all of their tritium exit signs to the manufacturer, SRB Technologies. They were able to return 136 of their 139 signs.
The activity of two of the signs was originally 20 Curies each on October 1990 for one sign and July of 1992 for the other sign. Because of decay the activity of the signs now is estimated to be 7.8 Curies and 8.6 Curies respectively. The activity of the third sign is estimated to be in the same range.
The licensee is not sure when the signs were lost but two were installed above an old door in the facility that was replaced with a new door in a remodel some time ago so they may have ended up in a land fill.
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.
The licensee reported that after a thorough search of their facility in Covington, VA they cannot account for three (3) tritium exit signs. The licensee had decided to return all of their tritium exit signs to the manufacturer, SRB Technologies. They were able to return 136 of their 139 signs.
The activity of two of the signs was originally 20 Curies each on October 1990 for one sign and July of 1992 for the other sign. Because of decay the activity of the signs now is estimated to be 7.8 Curies and 8.6 Curies respectively. The activity of the third sign is estimated to be in the same range.
The licensee is not sure when the signs were lost but two were installed above an old door in the facility that was replaced with a new door in a remodel some time ago so they may have ended up in a land fill.
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.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43407
Facility: POINT BEACH
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: RYAN RODE
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: RYAN RODE
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 06/05/2007
Notification Time: 20:03 [ET]
Event Date: 06/05/2007
Event Time: 15:17 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/05/2007
Notification Time: 20:03 [ET]
Event Date: 06/05/2007
Event Time: 15:17 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/05/2007
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
MANUAL REACTOR TRIP AFTER FEEDWATER VALVE FAILURE
"On 06/05/07 at 1512 hours CDT, operators observed that the Unit 1 main feedwater regulating valve (1 FD-476B) was going full open to full shut and entered abnormal operating procedure (AOP) 2B for a feedwater system malfunction. An immediate inspection of the valve determined that the valve positioner arm was disconnected, with the positioner arm locknut found on the floor adjacent to the valve. Operators manually tripped the Unit 1 reactor at 1517 hours CDT in response to the loss of 'B' train main feedwater control. During the trip, the auxiliary feedwater system actuated due to low level in the 'B' steam generator and an actuation of the ATWS mitigating system (AMSAC).
"Plant systems and equipment functioned properly following the manual trip with the following exceptions: A switchyard bus section 2 lockout occurred, resulting in loss of 345 Kv Line 121; 1FD-2603 bleeder trip valve (1 HX-22A moisture reheater drain) stuck open; and 1 P-129A turbine bearing oil lift pump did not automatically start, but was successfully started manually.
"Troubleshooting and additional investigations are continuing. The affected equipment has been quarantined. Unit 1 is in MODE 3 and is stable. Unit 2 was unaffected by the Unit 1 manual trip."
All control rods fully inserted on the trip. No safety or relief valves lifted from the trip. Reactor pressure and temperature are being maintained with main feedwater and steaming to the main condenser. Emergency Diesel Generator GO-1 (two EDGs per train) and one Service Water Pump are out of service for replacement.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On 06/05/07 at 1512 hours CDT, operators observed that the Unit 1 main feedwater regulating valve (1 FD-476B) was going full open to full shut and entered abnormal operating procedure (AOP) 2B for a feedwater system malfunction. An immediate inspection of the valve determined that the valve positioner arm was disconnected, with the positioner arm locknut found on the floor adjacent to the valve. Operators manually tripped the Unit 1 reactor at 1517 hours CDT in response to the loss of 'B' train main feedwater control. During the trip, the auxiliary feedwater system actuated due to low level in the 'B' steam generator and an actuation of the ATWS mitigating system (AMSAC).
"Plant systems and equipment functioned properly following the manual trip with the following exceptions: A switchyard bus section 2 lockout occurred, resulting in loss of 345 Kv Line 121; 1FD-2603 bleeder trip valve (1 HX-22A moisture reheater drain) stuck open; and 1 P-129A turbine bearing oil lift pump did not automatically start, but was successfully started manually.
"Troubleshooting and additional investigations are continuing. The affected equipment has been quarantined. Unit 1 is in MODE 3 and is stable. Unit 2 was unaffected by the Unit 1 manual trip."
All control rods fully inserted on the trip. No safety or relief valves lifted from the trip. Reactor pressure and temperature are being maintained with main feedwater and steaming to the main condenser. Emergency Diesel Generator GO-1 (two EDGs per train) and one Service Water Pump are out of service for replacement.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 47006
Rep Org: NEW YORK STATE DEPT. OF HEALTH
Licensee: STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS
Region: 1
City: NEW HYDE PARK State: NY
County:
License #: GL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT SNYDER
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS
Region: 1
City: NEW HYDE PARK State: NY
County:
License #: GL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT SNYDER
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 07/01/2011
Notification Time: 11:19 [ET]
Event Date: 06/05/2007
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/01/2011
Notification Time: 11:19 [ET]
Event Date: 06/05/2007
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/01/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
DEBORAH JACKSON (FSME)
ILTAB VIA E-MAIL
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
DEBORAH JACKSON (FSME)
ILTAB VIA E-MAIL
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RECOVERY OF STOLEN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following report was received from the state via fax:
"On 6/5/07, the NRC [Nuclear Regulatory Commission] called to report a Troxler gauge for sale on E-Bay. The gauge was listed as a Troxler 4640-B which contains a source of up to 9 mCi Cs-137. The seller listed the item as being in NY so the NRC contacted NYS DOH [New York State Department of Health]. After reviewing the item description it appeared to match an item that had been reported as stolen. E-Bay was notified as well as the NYPD. The item was delisted from the auction site and the seller was contacted by the NYPD to recover the device.
"The gauge for sale was determined to be one reported stolen from a licensee on 6/9/03. The gauge was recovered on 6/5/07 from a garage in Valley Stream, NY by NYPD with assistance from Nassau Co. PD and FBI. The licensee took possession of gauge on 6/6/07 from NYPD. The gauge [was] sent for maintenance and inspection prior to [being] returning to service. The NRC was notified."
New York Report: NY-11-14
New York Incident: 544
The following report was received from the state via fax:
"On 6/5/07, the NRC [Nuclear Regulatory Commission] called to report a Troxler gauge for sale on E-Bay. The gauge was listed as a Troxler 4640-B which contains a source of up to 9 mCi Cs-137. The seller listed the item as being in NY so the NRC contacted NYS DOH [New York State Department of Health]. After reviewing the item description it appeared to match an item that had been reported as stolen. E-Bay was notified as well as the NYPD. The item was delisted from the auction site and the seller was contacted by the NYPD to recover the device.
"The gauge for sale was determined to be one reported stolen from a licensee on 6/9/03. The gauge was recovered on 6/5/07 from a garage in Valley Stream, NY by NYPD with assistance from Nassau Co. PD and FBI. The licensee took possession of gauge on 6/6/07 from NYPD. The gauge [was] sent for maintenance and inspection prior to [being] returning to service. The NRC was notified."
New York Report: NY-11-14
New York Incident: 544