Event Notification Report for July 29, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/28/2008 - 07/29/2008
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 44373
Rep Org: ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensee: ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
Region: 1
City: CHANTILLY State: VA
County:
License #: 45-24974-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: OMER DUZYOL
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
Region: 1
City: CHANTILLY State: VA
County:
License #: 45-24974-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: OMER DUZYOL
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 07/29/2008
Notification Time: 15:38 [ET]
Event Date: 07/29/2008
Event Time: 14:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/29/2008
Notification Time: 15:38 [ET]
Event Date: 07/29/2008
Event Time: 14:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/29/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
RICHARD BARKLEY (R1)
KEVIN HSUEH (FSME)
RICHARD BARKLEY (R1)
KEVIN HSUEH (FSME)
MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE RUN OVER BY COMPACTOR
At approximately 1400 EDT on 07/29/08 a CPN moisture density gauge, model #MC1DR - S/N M36056763, containing a Cs-137 10mCi and Am-241:Be 50 mCi source was run over by a compactor at a construction site at 7152 Heller Loop in Springfield, VA. The sources remained in the safe stored position during the incident, however, the Cesium source rod was broken off. The device was secured and removed from the construction site after a rad survey confirmed readings less than 0.4 mr/hr at 1 meter.
At approximately 1400 EDT on 07/29/08 a CPN moisture density gauge, model #MC1DR - S/N M36056763, containing a Cs-137 10mCi and Am-241:Be 50 mCi source was run over by a compactor at a construction site at 7152 Heller Loop in Springfield, VA. The sources remained in the safe stored position during the incident, however, the Cesium source rod was broken off. The device was secured and removed from the construction site after a rad survey confirmed readings less than 0.4 mr/hr at 1 meter.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44374
Facility: SAN ONOFRE
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: LEE KELLY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: LEE KELLY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 07/29/2008
Notification Time: 19:09 [ET]
Event Date: 07/29/2008
Event Time: 14:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 07/29/2008
Notification Time: 19:09 [ET]
Event Date: 07/29/2008
Event Time: 14:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 07/29/2008
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):
NEIL O'KEEFE (R4)
NEIL O'KEEFE (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 99 | Power Operation | 99 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
PRESS RELEASE CONCERNING IMPACT OF EARTHQUAKE ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ASSETS
On July 29, 2008, SCE issued a press release regarding the earthquake that occurred on the same day. Along with information on other facilities, the press release included information on San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant and stated:
"The earthquake was felt at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station site. There were no safety issues reported and no indications of any damage. The plant continues to operate normally."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
On July 29, 2008, SCE issued a press release regarding the earthquake that occurred on the same day. Along with information on other facilities, the press release included information on San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant and stated:
"The earthquake was felt at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station site. There were no safety issues reported and no indications of any damage. The plant continues to operate normally."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Research Reactor
Event Number: 44396
Rep Org: ARMED FORCES RADIOBIOLOGY RSCH INST
Licensee: ARMED FORCES RADIOBIOLOGY RSCH INST
Region: 1
City: BETHESDA State: MD
County: MONTGOMERY
License #: R-84
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000170
NRC Notified By: STEVE MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: ARMED FORCES RADIOBIOLOGY RSCH INST
Region: 1
City: BETHESDA State: MD
County: MONTGOMERY
License #: R-84
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000170
NRC Notified By: STEVE MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 08/08/2008
Notification Time: 09:57 [ET]
Event Date: 07/29/2008
Event Time: 10:13 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/08/2008
Notification Time: 09:57 [ET]
Event Date: 07/29/2008
Event Time: 10:13 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/08/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
ALEXANDER ADAMS (NRR)
ALEXANDER ADAMS (NRR)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION VIOLATION - LOW POWER OPERATION WITHOUT GAS STACK MONITOR IN SERVICE
Technical Specification 3.5.1 requires that the Gas Stack Radiation Monitor be in service when the AFRRI reactor is at power. Based upon a licensee review of the operations log book on August 5, the licensee discovered that the reactor had operated at a low power level for a short duration while the Gas Stack Monitor was out of service. Specifically, a K-excess calculation was conducted at 10:13 EDT on 7/29/08 at a power level of 5 watts. While this activity was in progress, the Gas Stack Rad Monitor was inoperable for maintenance reasons and had not been verified to be in service as required by technical specifications and procedures. The K-excess calculation was completed and the reactor shutdown by 10:17 EDT (duration of TS violation was approximately 4 minutes). The licensee has provided remedial training to facility operators.
The NRC project manager was notified by the licensee.
Technical Specification 3.5.1 requires that the Gas Stack Radiation Monitor be in service when the AFRRI reactor is at power. Based upon a licensee review of the operations log book on August 5, the licensee discovered that the reactor had operated at a low power level for a short duration while the Gas Stack Monitor was out of service. Specifically, a K-excess calculation was conducted at 10:13 EDT on 7/29/08 at a power level of 5 watts. While this activity was in progress, the Gas Stack Rad Monitor was inoperable for maintenance reasons and had not been verified to be in service as required by technical specifications and procedures. The K-excess calculation was completed and the reactor shutdown by 10:17 EDT (duration of TS violation was approximately 4 minutes). The licensee has provided remedial training to facility operators.
The NRC project manager was notified by the licensee.