Event Notification Report for August 06, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/05/2008 - 08/06/2008
EVENT NUMBERS
44386443874440544477
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44386
Facility: PRAIRIE ISLAND
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN KEMPKES
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN KEMPKES
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 08/06/2008
Notification Time: 16:47 [ET]
Event Date: 08/06/2008
Event Time: 14:20 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/06/2008
Notification Time: 16:47 [ET]
Event Date: 08/06/2008
Event Time: 14:20 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/06/2008
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):
DAVID HILLS (R3)
DAVID HILLS (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
INADVERTANT ACTUATION OF EMERGENCY SIRENS
"At approximately 1420 CDT on August 6, 2008, a Dakota County Communications Center Shift Supervisor inadvertently activated the Dakota County sirens from the primary unit during conduct of a vendor requested silent siren test. The licensee was notified of the siren activation by the vendor. Seven of the 117 sirens in the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) were activated for less than one minute. No press release is planned by Xcel Energy."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At approximately 1420 CDT on August 6, 2008, a Dakota County Communications Center Shift Supervisor inadvertently activated the Dakota County sirens from the primary unit during conduct of a vendor requested silent siren test. The licensee was notified of the siren activation by the vendor. Seven of the 117 sirens in the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) were activated for less than one minute. No press release is planned by Xcel Energy."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44387
Facility: NINE MILE POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: DON SHEEHAN
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: DON SHEEHAN
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 08/06/2008
Notification Time: 21:09 [ET]
Event Date: 08/06/2008
Event Time: 18:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/08/2008
Notification Time: 21:09 [ET]
Event Date: 08/06/2008
Event Time: 18:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/08/2008
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):
MEL GRAY (R1)
MEL GRAY (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 |
SAFETY PARAMETER DISPLAY SYSTEM ASSESSMENT LOST
"This 8-hour non-emergency report is being made based upon requirements of 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) which states, 'The licensee shall notify the NRC as soon as practical and in all cases within eight hours of the occurrence of any event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability, offsite response capability, or offsite communications capability (e.g., significant portion of control room indication, Emergency Notification System, or offsite notification system)'.
"At 18:40 ET on Wednesday, August 06, 2008, the Reactor Operator At-the-Controls (OATC) discovered that the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) Computer Display was not updating data. This was discovered during periodic Control Room panel walkdowns.
"The last data update on the SPDS display was at 20:02 ET on Tuesday, August 05, 2008.
"All other Plant Process Computer functions are available. Information Technology Department personnel will be investigating the cause of the loss of SPDS capability, which is currently unknown.
"No other Control Room emergency assessment capabilities have been adversely affected. All Control Room panel indicators and annunciators are responding properly."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 0935 ON 08/08/08 FROM BRIAN FINCH TO JEFF ROTTON * * *
"On Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 2151 EDT, the Plant Process Computer (PPC) was shutdown and successfully restarted at 2318 EDT. Upon restart, SPDS was verified operable."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R1DO (Krohn).
"This 8-hour non-emergency report is being made based upon requirements of 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) which states, 'The licensee shall notify the NRC as soon as practical and in all cases within eight hours of the occurrence of any event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability, offsite response capability, or offsite communications capability (e.g., significant portion of control room indication, Emergency Notification System, or offsite notification system)'.
"At 18:40 ET on Wednesday, August 06, 2008, the Reactor Operator At-the-Controls (OATC) discovered that the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) Computer Display was not updating data. This was discovered during periodic Control Room panel walkdowns.
"The last data update on the SPDS display was at 20:02 ET on Tuesday, August 05, 2008.
"All other Plant Process Computer functions are available. Information Technology Department personnel will be investigating the cause of the loss of SPDS capability, which is currently unknown.
"No other Control Room emergency assessment capabilities have been adversely affected. All Control Room panel indicators and annunciators are responding properly."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 0935 ON 08/08/08 FROM BRIAN FINCH TO JEFF ROTTON * * *
"On Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 2151 EDT, the Plant Process Computer (PPC) was shutdown and successfully restarted at 2318 EDT. Upon restart, SPDS was verified operable."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R1DO (Krohn).
General Information or Other
Event Number: 44405
Rep Org: UTAH DIVISION OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: KENNECOTT UTAH COPPER CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: MAGNA State: UT
County:
License #: UT1800289
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GWYN E GALLOWAY
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Licensee: KENNECOTT UTAH COPPER CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: MAGNA State: UT
County:
License #: UT1800289
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GWYN E GALLOWAY
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Notification Date: 08/11/2008
Notification Time: 19:19 [ET]
Event Date: 08/06/2008
Event Time: 18:40 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 08/11/2008
Notification Time: 19:19 [ET]
Event Date: 08/06/2008
Event Time: 18:40 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 08/11/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RYAN LANTZ (R4)
DUNCAN WHITE (FSME)
RYAN LANTZ (R4)
DUNCAN WHITE (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - BROKEN SHUTTER ON FIXED GAUGE
The state provided the following via facsimile:
"During a shift change for the Euclid drivers, the crusher operator went to the bottom of the crusher and attempted to close the shutter of an Ohmart fixed gauge, [Model SH-F2, serial number 1849CG], containing 1000 mCi of Cs-137, but although the handle turned, the shutter did not close. The operator indicated that there had been no resistance when the shutter handle was turned. One of two screws in the shutter handle was broken and therefore the shutter would not turn when the handle was turned. The last time the shutter was closed was on July 3, 2008. It is unknown at this time when or how the screw was broken. This device will be repaired by an individual specifically licensed by the Utah Division of Radiation Control to perform such service."
Utah report number: UT080002
The state provided the following via facsimile:
"During a shift change for the Euclid drivers, the crusher operator went to the bottom of the crusher and attempted to close the shutter of an Ohmart fixed gauge, [Model SH-F2, serial number 1849CG], containing 1000 mCi of Cs-137, but although the handle turned, the shutter did not close. The operator indicated that there had been no resistance when the shutter handle was turned. One of two screws in the shutter handle was broken and therefore the shutter would not turn when the handle was turned. The last time the shutter was closed was on July 3, 2008. It is unknown at this time when or how the screw was broken. This device will be repaired by an individual specifically licensed by the Utah Division of Radiation Control to perform such service."
Utah report number: UT080002
General Information or Other
Event Number: 44477
Rep Org: FLORIDA BUREAU OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: CRESTVIEW State: FL
County:
License #: 3297-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: STEVE FURNACE
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: CRESTVIEW State: FL
County:
License #: 3297-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: STEVE FURNACE
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 09/09/2008
Notification Time: 11:22 [ET]
Event Date: 08/06/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/09/2008
Notification Time: 11:22 [ET]
Event Date: 08/06/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/09/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RAYMOND LORSON (R1)
CINDY FLANNERY (FSME)
ILTAB (E-MAIL)
RAYMOND LORSON (R1)
CINDY FLANNERY (FSME)
ILTAB (E-MAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MISSING PALLADIUM 103 SEEDS
The State of Florida provided the following information via facsimile:
"21st Oncology was performing a medical procedure under the license of North Okaloosa Medical Center on 9 July 2008. Pd-103 with 114 seeds (126.5 mCi as of July 9, 2008) were used. Source strength was thought to be too low for procedure. Seeds were put in a lock box at the surgery center. Seeds were visually checked as present on 11 July 2008.
"Seeds were sent back to Triad Radiopharmaceutical on 25 July 2008. Triad reported that shipping container was empty upon receipt at their facility on 6 Aug. 2008. Facility was thoroughly searched and also the dumpster. Surgery Center was under renovation between 11 July and 25 July. Some discrepancy between charge nurse and Med. Physicist if lock box was locked after 11 July.
"Radioactive Materials Office will investigate."
This report is also identified as Florida Incident Number FL08-127.
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.
The State of Florida provided the following information via facsimile:
"21st Oncology was performing a medical procedure under the license of North Okaloosa Medical Center on 9 July 2008. Pd-103 with 114 seeds (126.5 mCi as of July 9, 2008) were used. Source strength was thought to be too low for procedure. Seeds were put in a lock box at the surgery center. Seeds were visually checked as present on 11 July 2008.
"Seeds were sent back to Triad Radiopharmaceutical on 25 July 2008. Triad reported that shipping container was empty upon receipt at their facility on 6 Aug. 2008. Facility was thoroughly searched and also the dumpster. Surgery Center was under renovation between 11 July and 25 July. Some discrepancy between charge nurse and Med. Physicist if lock box was locked after 11 July.
"Radioactive Materials Office will investigate."
This report is also identified as Florida Incident Number FL08-127.
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.