Event Notification Report for February 02, 2009
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/01/2009 - 02/02/2009
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44824
Facility: FERMI
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JIM KONRAD
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JIM KONRAD
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/02/2009
Notification Time: 16:21 [ET]
Event Date: 02/02/2009
Event Time: 14:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/04/2009
Notification Time: 16:21 [ET]
Event Date: 02/02/2009
Event Time: 14:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/04/2009
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):
MARK RING (R3)
MARK RING (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER NON-FUNCTIONAL
"On February 2, 2009, at 1400, the Technical Support Center (TSC) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system was discovered to be nonfunctional. Initial investigation revealed an electrical fault in the supply fan motor. Fermi is making this notification in accordance with 10CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). In the event that TSC activation is necessary, the Emergency Offsite Facility (EOF) will be used. Activation and use of the EOF as a backup facility for the TSC is included in Fermi's Radiological Emergency Response Preparedness Plan, and drills have been held performing both the TSC and EOF functions from the EOF. Fermi will notify the NRC upon completion of corrective maintenance."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM KONRAD TO CROUCH @1609 EST ON 02/04/09 * * *
"Corrective maintenance activities on the TSC HVAC system are complete and the TSC is now available for use."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Ring).
"On February 2, 2009, at 1400, the Technical Support Center (TSC) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system was discovered to be nonfunctional. Initial investigation revealed an electrical fault in the supply fan motor. Fermi is making this notification in accordance with 10CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). In the event that TSC activation is necessary, the Emergency Offsite Facility (EOF) will be used. Activation and use of the EOF as a backup facility for the TSC is included in Fermi's Radiological Emergency Response Preparedness Plan, and drills have been held performing both the TSC and EOF functions from the EOF. Fermi will notify the NRC upon completion of corrective maintenance."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM KONRAD TO CROUCH @1609 EST ON 02/04/09 * * *
"Corrective maintenance activities on the TSC HVAC system are complete and the TSC is now available for use."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Ring).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44825
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: FRED POLLAK
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: FRED POLLAK
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/02/2009
Notification Time: 18:48 [ET]
Event Date: 02/02/2009
Event Time: 15:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/02/2009
Notification Time: 18:48 [ET]
Event Date: 02/02/2009
Event Time: 15:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/02/2009
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):
GERALD MCCOY (R2)
GERALD MCCOY (R2)
| 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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
"On 02/02/2009, at 1545, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Atlanta, Georgia, was notified of a loss of approximately 85 pounds of refrigerant R-22 (Chlorodifluoromethane) from a crack in a sensing line on the Unit 1 Control Room Air Conditioner, ACC-3B. The 85 pounds of refrigerant represents the entire charge in the air conditioner and exceeds the limit specified in 40 CFR 82.156. The EPA was notified as required by the station's Environmental Reporting procedures. This non-emergency notification is being made pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the notification made to the EPA."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On 02/02/2009, at 1545, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Atlanta, Georgia, was notified of a loss of approximately 85 pounds of refrigerant R-22 (Chlorodifluoromethane) from a crack in a sensing line on the Unit 1 Control Room Air Conditioner, ACC-3B. The 85 pounds of refrigerant represents the entire charge in the air conditioner and exceeds the limit specified in 40 CFR 82.156. The EPA was notified as required by the station's Environmental Reporting procedures. This non-emergency notification is being made pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the notification made to the EPA."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Hospital
Event Number: 44844
Rep Org: PARKVIEW HEALTH
Licensee: PARKVIEW HEALTH
Region: 3
City: State: IN
County: FORT WAYNE
License #: 13-01284-02
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SUBHASH SHARMA
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: PARKVIEW HEALTH
Region: 3
City: State: IN
County: FORT WAYNE
License #: 13-01284-02
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SUBHASH SHARMA
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 02/10/2009
Notification Time: 14:45 [ET]
Event Date: 02/02/2009
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/10/2009
Notification Time: 14:45 [ET]
Event Date: 02/02/2009
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/10/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
Person (Organization):
SONIA BURGESS (R3)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
ILTAB VIA E-MAIL
SONIA BURGESS (R3)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
ILTAB VIA E-MAIL
LOST IODINE-125 SEED
The RSO for the licensee reported that a 0.337 milliCurie Iodine -125 seed has been lost from the Parkview Health facility. The seed that is missing was used as a calibration seed for a prostrate procedure on 1/28/09. The seed was not to be part of the seeds implanted and was to be returned to a storage vial. During an inventory on 2/2/09, it was discovered that the seed was not in the vial. It was confirmed that the seed was not implanted in the patient. All areas where the seed might have been dropped or placed within the facility were checked including vacuum cleaners and trash. The licensee has exhausted its search and considers the seed lost.
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 RSO for the licensee reported that a 0.337 milliCurie Iodine -125 seed has been lost from the Parkview Health facility. The seed that is missing was used as a calibration seed for a prostrate procedure on 1/28/09. The seed was not to be part of the seeds implanted and was to be returned to a storage vial. During an inventory on 2/2/09, it was discovered that the seed was not in the vial. It was confirmed that the seed was not implanted in the patient. All areas where the seed might have been dropped or placed within the facility were checked including vacuum cleaners and trash. The licensee has exhausted its search and considers the seed lost.
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.