Event Notification Report for February 14, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/13/2008 - 02/14/2008
EVENT NUMBERS
43986439874398843989
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43986
Facility: PEACH BOTTOM
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JAMES P. VASH
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JAMES P. VASH
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 02/14/2008
Notification Time: 11:56 [ET]
Event Date: 02/14/2008
Event Time: 06:47 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/14/2008
Notification Time: 11:56 [ET]
Event Date: 02/14/2008
Event Time: 06:47 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/14/2008
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):
GLENN DENTEL (R1)
GLENN DENTEL (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 |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TSC POWER OUTAGE
"At 0647 hours, a fault at the Conowingo Hydroelectric station resulted in the loss of the 191-00 line to Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS). This condition resulted in a loss of the Station Blackout (SBO) power supply for PBAPS. The Technical Support Center (TSC) facility for PBAPS is powered from the SBO power supply. Therefore, power was lost to the TSC resulting in a degradation of the emergency assessment capability at PBAPS.
"Efforts were promptly initiated to restore power to the TSC. Power was restored to the TSC at 0959 hours. The TSC Ventilation system restoration is in progress at this time.
"The NRC resident has been informed of this notification."
"At 0647 hours, a fault at the Conowingo Hydroelectric station resulted in the loss of the 191-00 line to Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS). This condition resulted in a loss of the Station Blackout (SBO) power supply for PBAPS. The Technical Support Center (TSC) facility for PBAPS is powered from the SBO power supply. Therefore, power was lost to the TSC resulting in a degradation of the emergency assessment capability at PBAPS.
"Efforts were promptly initiated to restore power to the TSC. Power was restored to the TSC at 0959 hours. The TSC Ventilation system restoration is in progress at this time.
"The NRC resident has been informed of this notification."
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 43987
Facility: PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT
Region: 2 State: KY
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: TONY HUDSON
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 2 State: KY
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: TONY HUDSON
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 02/14/2008
Notification Time: 14:10 [ET]
Event Date: 02/14/2008
Event Time: 02:07 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/14/2008
Notification Time: 14:10 [ET]
Event Date: 02/14/2008
Event Time: 02:07 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/14/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
76.120(c)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
76.120(c)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2)
ABY MOHSENI (NMSS)
FOUO Email
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2)
ABY MOHSENI (NMSS)
FOUO Email
ALARM RECEIVED FROM UF6 RELEASE DETECTION SYSTEM
"At 0207 CST, on 02-14-08 the Plant Shift Superintendent (PSS) was notified that an alarm was received in the C-333 Area Control Room for the C-333 Unit 5 Cell 8 UF6 Release Detection (PGLD) System. Operators responded to the local panel and verified the alarm was not due to a UF6 release, but local panel lights were flickering. Operators attempted to test the system and the system would not test fire. This PGLD System contains detectors that cover the C-333 Unit 5 Cell 8 cell housing roof and inter-cell housing and section 4 of the cell bypass housing. At the time of this alarm, C-333 Unit 5 Cell 8 and section 4 of the cell bypass were operating above atmospheric pressure. TSR 2.4.4.1 requires that at least the minimum number of detector heads in the cell housing roof, inter-cell housing, and section 4 of the cell bypass housing are operable during steady state operations above atmospheric pressure. With the Unit 5 Cell 8 PGLD System inoperable, none of the required 3 heads in the cell housing roof and inter-cell housing were operable and only two of the required 3 heads in the cell bypass housing were operable. This PGLD System was declared inoperable. TSR LCOs 2.4.4.1.B.1 and 2.4.4.1.C.1 were entered and a continuous smoke watch was put in place within one hour. An investigation is ongoing to attempt to determine the cause of the failure. This event is being reported as a 24 hour event in accordance with 10CFR 76.120(c)(2)(i). This is an event in which equipment is disabled or fails to function as designed when: a.) the equipment is required by a TSR to prevent releases, prevent exposures to radiation and radioactive materials exceeding specified limits, mitigate the consequences of an accident, or restore this facility to a pre-established safe condition after an accident; b.) the equipment is required by a TSR to be available and operable and either should have been operating or should have operated on demand, and c.) no redundant equipment is available and operable to perform the required safety function.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified of this event."
"At 0207 CST, on 02-14-08 the Plant Shift Superintendent (PSS) was notified that an alarm was received in the C-333 Area Control Room for the C-333 Unit 5 Cell 8 UF6 Release Detection (PGLD) System. Operators responded to the local panel and verified the alarm was not due to a UF6 release, but local panel lights were flickering. Operators attempted to test the system and the system would not test fire. This PGLD System contains detectors that cover the C-333 Unit 5 Cell 8 cell housing roof and inter-cell housing and section 4 of the cell bypass housing. At the time of this alarm, C-333 Unit 5 Cell 8 and section 4 of the cell bypass were operating above atmospheric pressure. TSR 2.4.4.1 requires that at least the minimum number of detector heads in the cell housing roof, inter-cell housing, and section 4 of the cell bypass housing are operable during steady state operations above atmospheric pressure. With the Unit 5 Cell 8 PGLD System inoperable, none of the required 3 heads in the cell housing roof and inter-cell housing were operable and only two of the required 3 heads in the cell bypass housing were operable. This PGLD System was declared inoperable. TSR LCOs 2.4.4.1.B.1 and 2.4.4.1.C.1 were entered and a continuous smoke watch was put in place within one hour. An investigation is ongoing to attempt to determine the cause of the failure. This event is being reported as a 24 hour event in accordance with 10CFR 76.120(c)(2)(i). This is an event in which equipment is disabled or fails to function as designed when: a.) the equipment is required by a TSR to prevent releases, prevent exposures to radiation and radioactive materials exceeding specified limits, mitigate the consequences of an accident, or restore this facility to a pre-established safe condition after an accident; b.) the equipment is required by a TSR to be available and operable and either should have been operating or should have operated on demand, and c.) no redundant equipment is available and operable to perform the required safety function.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified of this event."
General Information or Other
Event Number: 43988
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: COVANTA ENERGY
Region: 4
City: CROWES LANDING State: CA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: K. PRENDERGAST
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Licensee: COVANTA ENERGY
Region: 4
City: CROWES LANDING State: CA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: K. PRENDERGAST
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 02/14/2008
Notification Time: 15:36 [ET]
Event Date: 02/14/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/14/2008
Notification Time: 15:36 [ET]
Event Date: 02/14/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/14/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DALE POWERS (R4)
ROBERT LEWIS (FSME)
DALE POWERS (R4)
ROBERT LEWIS (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TRACTOR TRAILER SET OFF RADIATION ALARM
"On 2/13/08 RHB was notified of a tractor trailer from the Turlock transfer station (municipal trash) that set off the radiation alarms at Covanta Energy. The truck was returned to the Turlock transfer station and arrangements were made to survey the vehicle to determine the reason for the alarm. On 2/14/08 an RHB inspector visited the transfer station to survey the truck to determine the radionuclide and quantity. Readings on the truck were stated to be 5 mr/hr at surface. Cesium 137 was identified. The cesium source measured 260 mr/hr using an Ion Chamber at about a foot. This would be approximately 85 mCi. The source was located and placed in properly shielded lead pig. The source will be stored at Thomas Gray and Associates and will be examined for serial numbers and to accurately determine the activity at a later date. The source appeared rusty and was very small and was similar to a brachytherapy source. Following the examination additional information will be provided."
"On 2/13/08 RHB was notified of a tractor trailer from the Turlock transfer station (municipal trash) that set off the radiation alarms at Covanta Energy. The truck was returned to the Turlock transfer station and arrangements were made to survey the vehicle to determine the reason for the alarm. On 2/14/08 an RHB inspector visited the transfer station to survey the truck to determine the radionuclide and quantity. Readings on the truck were stated to be 5 mr/hr at surface. Cesium 137 was identified. The cesium source measured 260 mr/hr using an Ion Chamber at about a foot. This would be approximately 85 mCi. The source was located and placed in properly shielded lead pig. The source will be stored at Thomas Gray and Associates and will be examined for serial numbers and to accurately determine the activity at a later date. The source appeared rusty and was very small and was similar to a brachytherapy source. Following the examination additional information will be provided."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43989
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: STEVE FULLER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: STEVE FULLER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 02/14/2008
Notification Time: 18:39 [ET]
Event Date: 02/14/2008
Event Time: 16:04 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/14/2008
Notification Time: 18:39 [ET]
Event Date: 02/14/2008
Event Time: 16:04 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/14/2008
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):
GLENN DENTEL (R1)
GLENN DENTEL (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 92 | Power Operation | 92 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO STATE OF NEW JERSEY
"Notified [New Jersey Department Environmental Protection] NJDEP of a discharge of less than one gallon of a 15% sodium hypochlorite solution which contacted the soils of the state of New Jersey. The sodium hypochlorite was contained and has been cleaned up.
"Notification will also be made to the Ocean County, New Jersey Board of Health."
The cause of the spill was due to the deliveryman having trouble with the hose connection on the truck.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"Notified [New Jersey Department Environmental Protection] NJDEP of a discharge of less than one gallon of a 15% sodium hypochlorite solution which contacted the soils of the state of New Jersey. The sodium hypochlorite was contained and has been cleaned up.
"Notification will also be made to the Ocean County, New Jersey Board of Health."
The cause of the spill was due to the deliveryman having trouble with the hose connection on the truck.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.