Event Notification Report for August 27, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/26/2008 - 08/27/2008
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 44444
Facility: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: BOB STOKES
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: BOB STOKES
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 08/28/2008
Notification Time: 11:29 [ET]
Event Date: 08/27/2008
Event Time: 10:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/28/2008
Notification Time: 11:29 [ET]
Event Date: 08/27/2008
Event Time: 10:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/28/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(1) - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(1) - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION
Person (Organization):
REBECCA NEASE (R2)
NADER MAMISH (NMSS)
REBECCA NEASE (R2)
NADER MAMISH (NMSS)
UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION EVENT
"An unplanned contamination event occurred on August 27, 2008. The event is reportable in accordance with 10CFR40.60 subparagraph (1) based on an unplanned event that resulted in additional radiological controls or by prohibiting entry into the area. The 24 hour period ended at 10:00 a.m. on August 28, 2008. The additional control imposed is to wear air purifying respirators on the second floor of the feed materials building. Air samples from the second floor analyzed and the airborne radioactivity average is approximately 6.7e-11 microCuries/ml. The airborne contamination is natural uranium ore concentrates and the physical form is a light dusty material."
The area of contamination is in the Feed Material building while using the prepared feed mill.
"An unplanned contamination event occurred on August 27, 2008. The event is reportable in accordance with 10CFR40.60 subparagraph (1) based on an unplanned event that resulted in additional radiological controls or by prohibiting entry into the area. The 24 hour period ended at 10:00 a.m. on August 28, 2008. The additional control imposed is to wear air purifying respirators on the second floor of the feed materials building. Air samples from the second floor analyzed and the airborne radioactivity average is approximately 6.7e-11 microCuries/ml. The airborne contamination is natural uranium ore concentrates and the physical form is a light dusty material."
The area of contamination is in the Feed Material building while using the prepared feed mill.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44441
Facility: QUAD CITIES
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] GE-3
NRC Notified By: DARYL CLARK
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] GE-3
NRC Notified By: DARYL CLARK
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 08/27/2008
Notification Time: 14:18 [ET]
Event Date: 08/27/2008
Event Time: 09:50 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/27/2008
Notification Time: 14:18 [ET]
Event Date: 08/27/2008
Event Time: 09:50 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/27/2008
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):
MARK RING (R3)
DAVID MCINTYRE (HQPA)
MARK RING (R3)
DAVID MCINTYRE (HQPA)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 99 | Power Operation | 99 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 98 | Power Operation | 98 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION AND PRESS RELEASE DUE TO INADVERTENT AIRING OF A EMERGENCY BROADCAST MESSAGE
"On August 27, 2008 at 0950 CDT, a local radio station (in Clinton, Iowa) mistakenly activated an emergency broadcast message concerning the Quad Cities Station. The inadvertent broadcast message occurred during the radio station's participation in a scheduled Quad Cities Station emergency planning exercise. The radio station has announced a correction to the message and rebroadcasted the correct information. Exelon has notified county and state officials and issued a news release. This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi)."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On August 27, 2008 at 0950 CDT, a local radio station (in Clinton, Iowa) mistakenly activated an emergency broadcast message concerning the Quad Cities Station. The inadvertent broadcast message occurred during the radio station's participation in a scheduled Quad Cities Station emergency planning exercise. The radio station has announced a correction to the message and rebroadcasted the correct information. Exelon has notified county and state officials and issued a news release. This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi)."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 44785
Rep Org: UTAH DIVISION OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: WAL-MART
Region: 4
City: State: UT
County:
License #: GENERAL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID HOGGE
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: WAL-MART
Region: 4
City: State: UT
County:
License #: GENERAL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID HOGGE
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 01/20/2009
Notification Time: 09:45 [ET]
Event Date: 08/27/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 01/20/2009
Notification Time: 09:45 [ET]
Event Date: 08/27/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 01/20/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4)
ANDREA KOCK (FSME)
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4)
ANDREA KOCK (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED TRITIUM EXIT SIGNS
The State of Utah reported that it had received information from Corporate Wal-Mart of the discovery of damaged tritium exits signs. A summary is as follows:
On August 27, 2008, a report of one damaged sign was received concerning a Wal-Mart store at 10 East 1300 South, Richfield, UT; the activity of the sign was 20 Curies; the sign serial number was 306796.
On September 3, 2008, a report of two damaged signs was received concerning a Wal-Mart store at 4848 S. 900 West St. Riverdale, UT; the activity of the signs was 20 Curies each; the serial numbers were 265518 and 265533.
On October 30, 2008, a report of two damaged signs was received concerning a Wal-Mart store at 1052 South Turf Farm Road, Payson, UT; the activity of the signs was 20 Curies each; the serial numbers were 300305 and 300977.
An environmental services contractor was retained and remediated the areas, as necessary. The signs were returned to the manufacturer for disposal.
The State of Utah reported that it had received information from Corporate Wal-Mart of the discovery of damaged tritium exits signs. A summary is as follows:
On August 27, 2008, a report of one damaged sign was received concerning a Wal-Mart store at 10 East 1300 South, Richfield, UT; the activity of the sign was 20 Curies; the sign serial number was 306796.
On September 3, 2008, a report of two damaged signs was received concerning a Wal-Mart store at 4848 S. 900 West St. Riverdale, UT; the activity of the signs was 20 Curies each; the serial numbers were 265518 and 265533.
On October 30, 2008, a report of two damaged signs was received concerning a Wal-Mart store at 1052 South Turf Farm Road, Payson, UT; the activity of the signs was 20 Curies each; the serial numbers were 300305 and 300977.
An environmental services contractor was retained and remediated the areas, as necessary. The signs were returned to the manufacturer for disposal.