Event Notification Report for June 14, 2010
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/13/2010 - 06/14/2010
EVENT NUMBERS
46005460064600846011
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46005
Facility: LIMERICK
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: PAUL MARVEL
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: PAUL MARVEL
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 06/13/2010
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2010
Event Time: 03:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/14/2010
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2010
Event Time: 03:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/14/2010
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):
PAMELA HENDERSON (R1DO)
PAMELA HENDERSON (R1DO)
| 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 |
PLANNED MAINTENANCE ON TSC EMERGENCY VENTILATION SYSTEM
"On June 14, 2010 at 0300 hours, Limerick Generating Station will apply a clearance to inspect and repair Fire Suppression Equipment associated with the Onsite Technical Support Center (TSC) Emergency Ventilation System and perform corrective maintenance associated with MD-1 (Outside Air Damper). During the time that the clearance is applied, the TSC Ventilation System will not be available to be restored in a time period required to staff and activate the TSC Emergency Response Organization. This work is expected to be completed on June 16, 2010.
"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation, the TSC will be staffed and activated using emergency planning procedures unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperature. Radiological or other conditions. If relocation becomes necessary, the Station Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate TSC location in accordance with applicable Site procedures.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b}(3)(xiii) due to the Loss of an Emergency Response Facility (ERF) because of the Unavailability of the Emergency Ventilation System. The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed."
* * * UPDATE FROM BROILLET TO HUFFMAN AT 2206 EDT ON 6/14/10 * * *
The TSC Emergency Ventilation System was returned to service at 2150 EDT on 6/14/10. The licensee has informed the NRC Resident Inspector. R1DO (Holody) notified.
"On June 14, 2010 at 0300 hours, Limerick Generating Station will apply a clearance to inspect and repair Fire Suppression Equipment associated with the Onsite Technical Support Center (TSC) Emergency Ventilation System and perform corrective maintenance associated with MD-1 (Outside Air Damper). During the time that the clearance is applied, the TSC Ventilation System will not be available to be restored in a time period required to staff and activate the TSC Emergency Response Organization. This work is expected to be completed on June 16, 2010.
"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation, the TSC will be staffed and activated using emergency planning procedures unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperature. Radiological or other conditions. If relocation becomes necessary, the Station Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate TSC location in accordance with applicable Site procedures.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b}(3)(xiii) due to the Loss of an Emergency Response Facility (ERF) because of the Unavailability of the Emergency Ventilation System. The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed."
* * * UPDATE FROM BROILLET TO HUFFMAN AT 2206 EDT ON 6/14/10 * * *
The TSC Emergency Ventilation System was returned to service at 2150 EDT on 6/14/10. The licensee has informed the NRC Resident Inspector. R1DO (Holody) notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46006
Facility: BRUNSWICK
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: LEE GRZECK
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: LEE GRZECK
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 06/14/2010
Notification Time: 16:07 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2010
Event Time: 13:05 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/14/2010
Notification Time: 16:07 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2010
Event Time: 13:05 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/14/2010
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
REBECCA NEASE (R2DO)
REBECCA NEASE (R2DO)
| 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 |
FITNESS FOR DUTY - NON-LICENSED CONTRACT SUPERVISOR
A non-licensed contract security supervisor tested positive for an illegal substance on a random fitness-for-duty test. The supervisor's access to the plant has been denied. A review of the individual's work history is being performed.
The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been informed. Contact the HOO for additional details
A non-licensed contract security supervisor tested positive for an illegal substance on a random fitness-for-duty test. The supervisor's access to the plant has been denied. A review of the individual's work history is being performed.
The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been informed. Contact the HOO for additional details
General Information or Other
Event Number: 46008
Rep Org: TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
Licensee: TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
Region: 1
City: KNOXVILLE State: TN
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEVIN CASEY
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
Region: 1
City: KNOXVILLE State: TN
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEVIN CASEY
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 06/15/2010
Notification Time: 09:44 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2010
Event Time: 11:18 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/15/2010
Notification Time: 09:44 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2010
Event Time: 11:18 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/15/2010
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
REBECCA NEASE (R2DO)
REBECCA NEASE (R2DO)
NON-LICENSED SUPERVISOR FITNESS FOR DUTY
A non-licensed employee supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a follow-up fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to TVA nuclear plants has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
A non-licensed employee supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a follow-up fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to TVA nuclear plants has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 46011
Rep Org: PA BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: IPSCO KOPPEL TUBULARS CORPORATION
Region: 1
City: KOPPEL State: PA
County:
License #: PA-1049
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID ALLARD
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: IPSCO KOPPEL TUBULARS CORPORATION
Region: 1
City: KOPPEL State: PA
County:
License #: PA-1049
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID ALLARD
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 06/15/2010
Notification Time: 13:52 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2010
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/15/2010
Notification Time: 13:52 [ET]
Event Date: 06/14/2010
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/15/2010
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
DANIEL HOLODY (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
PENNSYLVANIA AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SOURCE
The following information was received from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Radiation Protection via facsimile:
"The licensee called the PaDEP Southwest Regional Office (SWRO) on the morning of June 14, 2010 to provide a 24-hour verbal notice of a stuck source. The licensee secured the location, and contacted the manufacturer and their consultant for instruction on how to proceed. Equipment appears to have failed to function as designed, thus, the licensee and DEP are doing a 24 hour report per 10CFR30.50(b)(2).
"On June 14, 2010, the SWRO of the Department received verbal notification of a stuck radioactive source. DEP was informed the threaded cap on the end of their cobalt-60 source became stuck within the mold they were checking. The licensee moved the unit to a secure location, roped-off this area, and began to conduct surveys. The manufacturer (Berthold Technologies), along with an outside consultant were contacted for support on recovering the source. We were told the activity of the source is 5.3 millicurie (mCi), but it is not clear if that is a decayed or initial activity. The source information from their license is as follows: Berthold Technologies, source model P2608-100, Co-60 sealed source capsule.
"DEP Central Office is awaiting further details from its Western Regional Office and the licensee's facility staff and consultant to confirm radiation survey measurements and source recovery. It is anticipated that Regional staff will conduct a follow-up inspection. Final even details will be communicated in a NMED report."
PA Report ID: PA-100011
The following information was received from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Radiation Protection via facsimile:
"The licensee called the PaDEP Southwest Regional Office (SWRO) on the morning of June 14, 2010 to provide a 24-hour verbal notice of a stuck source. The licensee secured the location, and contacted the manufacturer and their consultant for instruction on how to proceed. Equipment appears to have failed to function as designed, thus, the licensee and DEP are doing a 24 hour report per 10CFR30.50(b)(2).
"On June 14, 2010, the SWRO of the Department received verbal notification of a stuck radioactive source. DEP was informed the threaded cap on the end of their cobalt-60 source became stuck within the mold they were checking. The licensee moved the unit to a secure location, roped-off this area, and began to conduct surveys. The manufacturer (Berthold Technologies), along with an outside consultant were contacted for support on recovering the source. We were told the activity of the source is 5.3 millicurie (mCi), but it is not clear if that is a decayed or initial activity. The source information from their license is as follows: Berthold Technologies, source model P2608-100, Co-60 sealed source capsule.
"DEP Central Office is awaiting further details from its Western Regional Office and the licensee's facility staff and consultant to confirm radiation survey measurements and source recovery. It is anticipated that Regional staff will conduct a follow-up inspection. Final even details will be communicated in a NMED report."
PA Report ID: PA-100011