Event Notification Report for October 22, 2009
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/21/2009 - 10/22/2009
Power Reactor
Event Number: 45454
Facility: COOK
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RICH KRESS
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RICH KRESS
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 10/21/2009
Notification Time: 23:39 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2009
Event Time: 00:01 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2009
Notification Time: 23:39 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2009
Event Time: 00:01 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2009
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):
LAURA KOZAK (R3DO)
LAURA KOZAK (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER OUT OF SERVICE FOR VENTILATION SYSTEM AND CHARCOAL FILTER MAINTENANCE
"At 0001 on Thursday, October 22, 2009, the Cook Nuclear Plant (CNP) Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation system air conditioning and filtration systems will be removed from service for a scheduled maintenance activity. The Motor Control Center providing electrical power to several TSC ventilation components will be de-energized to facilitate replacement of the U1 CD Emergency Diesel Generator room ventilation supply fan starter (1-88X-DGS-2).
"Under certain accident conditions the TSC may become unavailable due to the inability of the filtration system to maintain a habitable atmosphere. Compensatory measures exist to relocate TSC personnel to the unaffected unit's control room if necessary based upon results of procedurally required monitoring of TSC radiological conditions.
"The TSC ventilation system availability is scheduled to be restored at 0800 on Thursday, October 22, 2009.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)(xiii) due to the unavailability of an emergency response facility."
* * * UPDATE AT 1008 ON 10/22/2009 FROM DAN KURTH TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
The TSC ventilation was restored to service at 0937 EDT. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Kozak).
"At 0001 on Thursday, October 22, 2009, the Cook Nuclear Plant (CNP) Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation system air conditioning and filtration systems will be removed from service for a scheduled maintenance activity. The Motor Control Center providing electrical power to several TSC ventilation components will be de-energized to facilitate replacement of the U1 CD Emergency Diesel Generator room ventilation supply fan starter (1-88X-DGS-2).
"Under certain accident conditions the TSC may become unavailable due to the inability of the filtration system to maintain a habitable atmosphere. Compensatory measures exist to relocate TSC personnel to the unaffected unit's control room if necessary based upon results of procedurally required monitoring of TSC radiological conditions.
"The TSC ventilation system availability is scheduled to be restored at 0800 on Thursday, October 22, 2009.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)(xiii) due to the unavailability of an emergency response facility."
* * * UPDATE AT 1008 ON 10/22/2009 FROM DAN KURTH TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
The TSC ventilation was restored to service at 0937 EDT. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R3DO (Kozak).
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 45455
Rep Org: PORT HURON HOSPITAL
Licensee: PORT HURON HOSPITAL
Region: 3
City: PORT HURON State: MI
County:
License #: 21-20137-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KIM CHALTRY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: PORT HURON HOSPITAL
Region: 3
City: PORT HURON State: MI
County:
License #: 21-20137-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KIM CHALTRY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 10/22/2009
Notification Time: 17:34 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2009
Event Time: 11:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2009
Notification Time: 17:34 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2009
Event Time: 11:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(1) - SURFACE CONTAM LEVELS > LIMITS
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(1) - SURFACE CONTAM LEVELS > LIMITS
Person (Organization):
LAURA KOZAK (R3DO)
RICHARD TURTIL (FSME)
LAURA KOZAK (R3DO)
RICHARD TURTIL (FSME)
PACKAGE EXTERNAL CONTAMINATION ABOVE LIMITS
At 1140 EDT, the Port Huron Hospital received a shipment of Technetium-99m from Lake View Diagnostic (also located in Port Huron) that had excessive surface contamination levels. The shipment contained a 250 millicurie dose of Tc-99m and a 10 millicurie dose of Tc-99m (Mag3). The shipment was wipe surveyed and contamination of 568,000 dpm was discovered along a vertical edge of the shipping package. The surface radiation level was measured at 15 mRem/Hr. The hospital isolated the package and did not attempt to use the Tc-99m doses. The licensee stated that there was no evidence of damage to the package. The personnel that handled the package and all hospital locations where the package was handled were surveyed but no other contamination was found.
Lake View Diagnostic was contacted and retrieved the package from the Port Huron Hospital. The licensee noted that the delivery carrier of the package was also Lake View Diagnostic. There was no information on whether the carrier vehicle or any Lake View Diagnostic personnel were contaminated.
At 1140 EDT, the Port Huron Hospital received a shipment of Technetium-99m from Lake View Diagnostic (also located in Port Huron) that had excessive surface contamination levels. The shipment contained a 250 millicurie dose of Tc-99m and a 10 millicurie dose of Tc-99m (Mag3). The shipment was wipe surveyed and contamination of 568,000 dpm was discovered along a vertical edge of the shipping package. The surface radiation level was measured at 15 mRem/Hr. The hospital isolated the package and did not attempt to use the Tc-99m doses. The licensee stated that there was no evidence of damage to the package. The personnel that handled the package and all hospital locations where the package was handled were surveyed but no other contamination was found.
Lake View Diagnostic was contacted and retrieved the package from the Port Huron Hospital. The licensee noted that the delivery carrier of the package was also Lake View Diagnostic. There was no information on whether the carrier vehicle or any Lake View Diagnostic personnel were contaminated.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 45456
Facility: WOLF CREEK
Region: 4 State: KS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RICK HUBBARD
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 4 State: KS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RICK HUBBARD
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 10/22/2009
Notification Time: 19:14 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2009
Event Time: 17:39 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/23/2009
Notification Time: 19:14 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2009
Event Time: 17:39 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/23/2009
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
NEIL OKEEFE (R4DO)
ELMO COLLINS (R4)
JAMES WIGGINS (NRR)
SAMSON LEE (NRR)
BRIAN McDERMOTT (IRD)
NEIL OKEEFE (R4DO)
ELMO COLLINS (R4)
JAMES WIGGINS (NRR)
SAMSON LEE (NRR)
BRIAN McDERMOTT (IRD)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED DUE TO INOPERABLE DIESEL GENERATORS WHILE DEFUELED
"While the reactor was defueled as part of a refueling outage the 'A' Emergency Diesel was declared inoperable due to a failed speed switch. 'A' Emergency Diesel was the required emergency power source while the 'B' Emergency Diesel and its associated safeguards buss, NB02, were inoperable for scheduled maintenance. With both emergency diesels inoperable a Notification of Unusual Event was declared on the 'Loss of Electrical Power/Assessment Capability'.
"Technicians are currently replacing the failed speed switch. It is estimated that the 'A' Emergency Diesel will be restored to operable status by 2200 CDT."
The licensee notified the State and local authorities and the NRC Resident Inspector. The licensee also stated a press release will be issued.
* * * UPDATE AT 0456 ON 10/23/2009 FROM MARK JENKINS TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
Additional problems were found during troubleshooting and a power supply is being replaced. This should be completed about 0600 CDT followed by a diesel test.
Notified the R4DO (O'Keefe) and NRR (Lee).
* * * UPDATE ON 10/23/2009 AT 0907 FROM RICK HUBBARD TO JOE O'HARA * * *
The "A" EDG has been returned to service. The licensee exited the Unusual Event at 0740 CDT.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R4DO (O'Keefe), NRR (Lee), IRD (McDermott), DHS (Kettles), FEMA (Biscoe).
"While the reactor was defueled as part of a refueling outage the 'A' Emergency Diesel was declared inoperable due to a failed speed switch. 'A' Emergency Diesel was the required emergency power source while the 'B' Emergency Diesel and its associated safeguards buss, NB02, were inoperable for scheduled maintenance. With both emergency diesels inoperable a Notification of Unusual Event was declared on the 'Loss of Electrical Power/Assessment Capability'.
"Technicians are currently replacing the failed speed switch. It is estimated that the 'A' Emergency Diesel will be restored to operable status by 2200 CDT."
The licensee notified the State and local authorities and the NRC Resident Inspector. The licensee also stated a press release will be issued.
* * * UPDATE AT 0456 ON 10/23/2009 FROM MARK JENKINS TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
Additional problems were found during troubleshooting and a power supply is being replaced. This should be completed about 0600 CDT followed by a diesel test.
Notified the R4DO (O'Keefe) and NRR (Lee).
* * * UPDATE ON 10/23/2009 AT 0907 FROM RICK HUBBARD TO JOE O'HARA * * *
The "A" EDG has been returned to service. The licensee exited the Unusual Event at 0740 CDT.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R4DO (O'Keefe), NRR (Lee), IRD (McDermott), DHS (Kettles), FEMA (Biscoe).