Event Notification Report for June 30, 2010
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/29/2010 - 06/30/2010
EVENT NUMBERS
46056460574605846059
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46056
Facility: KEWAUNEE
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE TERRY
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE TERRY
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 06/30/2010
Notification Time: 15:37 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2010
Event Time: 09:10 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2010
Notification Time: 15:37 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2010
Event Time: 09:10 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2010
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
ROBERT DALEY (R3DO)
ROBERT DALEY (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY REPORT - CONFIRMED POSITIVE TEST FOR ALCOHOL
A licensed senior operator had a confirmed positive test for alcohol during a random test. The employees access has been suspended. Contact the headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
A licensed senior operator had a confirmed positive test for alcohol during a random test. The employees access has been suspended. Contact the headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46057
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MARTIN LICHTNER
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MARTIN LICHTNER
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 06/30/2010
Notification Time: 16:03 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2010
Event Time: 09:55 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2010
Notification Time: 16:03 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2010
Event Time: 09:55 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2010
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):
RAY POWELL (R1DO)
RAY POWELL (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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO SULFURIC ACID SPILL ONSITE
"At 0955 on June 30, 2010, the Control Room was notified that sulfuric acid was leaking from a temporary acid containment berm onto a gravel surface area adjacent to the containment berm. The quantity of this leak was <5 gallons of approximately 93% concentrated sulfuric acid. The leak was in the non-radiologically controlled area of the plant, associated with a temporary acid injection system for cooling tower water treatment.
"Spill response personnel responded to contain and neutralize the leakage. No material was directly released to any waterway or offsite area. The quantity of material released is below any environmental regulatory limits. Actions are ongoing in removal of the acid from the leaking tank inside the containment berm area. An offsite company with expertise in the handling of this material has been contacted and will be providing assistance with the response efforts.
"A courtesy call was made to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for an event of potential public interest at 1530 on June 30, 2010."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
"At 0955 on June 30, 2010, the Control Room was notified that sulfuric acid was leaking from a temporary acid containment berm onto a gravel surface area adjacent to the containment berm. The quantity of this leak was <5 gallons of approximately 93% concentrated sulfuric acid. The leak was in the non-radiologically controlled area of the plant, associated with a temporary acid injection system for cooling tower water treatment.
"Spill response personnel responded to contain and neutralize the leakage. No material was directly released to any waterway or offsite area. The quantity of material released is below any environmental regulatory limits. Actions are ongoing in removal of the acid from the leaking tank inside the containment berm area. An offsite company with expertise in the handling of this material has been contacted and will be providing assistance with the response efforts.
"A courtesy call was made to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for an event of potential public interest at 1530 on June 30, 2010."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 46058
Rep Org: NE DIV OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
Licensee: OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
Region: 4
City: OMAHA State: NE
County:
License #: 01-39-04
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RANDY LAMBERT
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Licensee: OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
Region: 4
City: OMAHA State: NE
County:
License #: 01-39-04
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RANDY LAMBERT
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 06/30/2010
Notification Time: 16:04 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2010
Event Time: 11:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2010
Notification Time: 16:04 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2010
Event Time: 11:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2010
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RYAN LANTZ (R4DO)
CHRISTIAN EINBERG (FSME)
RYAN LANTZ (R4DO)
CHRISTIAN EINBERG (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - SHUTTER ON FIXED INDUSTRIAL GAUGE FAILED TO CLOSE
The following report was received via fax from the State of Nebraska:
"The licensee uses fixed industrial gauges for measuring densities in flyash hoppers at the Stations precipitator building. The Industrial gauges contain a Cesium 137 sealed source. The Cesium 137 sources were originally installed in 1984 and at the time contained 50 millicuries per source. The sources were manufactured and installed by Kay Ray Inc. The gauge housing Model No. is 7080.
"The licensee was performing the semi-annual 'Shutter Function Test' on Unit #4's precipitator sources. The 'external' source closure mechanism for the 4FA-1B & 2B hoppers did not operate as designed and the shutter did not close when the handle on the floor was operated. The external closure cable had detached from the cable clamp on the side of the hopper. In this condition, when the shutter closure mechanism was moved, the cable that operates the source shutter mechanism 20 feet above the floor, bent instead of sliding the cable to the closed position. No personnel were exposed to radiation during this event.
"This was the fourth similar event at the licensee's plant (March 25, 27, May 6, & June 30, 2010). On June 17, a NE DHHS (Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services), Radioactive Material inspector performed a follow-up investigation on-site. At this plant, OPPD (Omaha Public Power District) has 58 installed operating nuclear fixed gauges. At the time of the investigation, OPPD had replaced 20 of the old shutter cables with a new redesigned direct replacement cable. OPPD plans to replace all of the 58 shutter cables when they fail to operate or as time permits."
The following report was received via fax from the State of Nebraska:
"The licensee uses fixed industrial gauges for measuring densities in flyash hoppers at the Stations precipitator building. The Industrial gauges contain a Cesium 137 sealed source. The Cesium 137 sources were originally installed in 1984 and at the time contained 50 millicuries per source. The sources were manufactured and installed by Kay Ray Inc. The gauge housing Model No. is 7080.
"The licensee was performing the semi-annual 'Shutter Function Test' on Unit #4's precipitator sources. The 'external' source closure mechanism for the 4FA-1B & 2B hoppers did not operate as designed and the shutter did not close when the handle on the floor was operated. The external closure cable had detached from the cable clamp on the side of the hopper. In this condition, when the shutter closure mechanism was moved, the cable that operates the source shutter mechanism 20 feet above the floor, bent instead of sliding the cable to the closed position. No personnel were exposed to radiation during this event.
"This was the fourth similar event at the licensee's plant (March 25, 27, May 6, & June 30, 2010). On June 17, a NE DHHS (Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services), Radioactive Material inspector performed a follow-up investigation on-site. At this plant, OPPD (Omaha Public Power District) has 58 installed operating nuclear fixed gauges. At the time of the investigation, OPPD had replaced 20 of the old shutter cables with a new redesigned direct replacement cable. OPPD plans to replace all of the 58 shutter cables when they fail to operate or as time permits."
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 46059
Rep Org: 3M COMPANY - ST. PAUL, MN
Licensee: 3M COMPANY
Region: 3
City: ST. PAUL State: MN
County:
License #: 22-00057-03
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: FRED ENTWISTLE
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON
Licensee: 3M COMPANY
Region: 3
City: ST. PAUL State: MN
County:
License #: 22-00057-03
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: FRED ENTWISTLE
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON
Notification Date: 07/01/2010
Notification Time: 09:07 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2010
Event Time: 10:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/01/2010
Notification Time: 09:07 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2010
Event Time: 10:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/01/2010
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
ROBERT DALEY (R3DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
ROBERT DALEY (R3DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION - SHUTTER STUCK ON NUCLEAR GAUGE
"At approximately 10 AM on June 30 an operator at the 3M Springfield plant determined that the shutter of an LFE beta gauge was not closing. This was reported to supervision and subsequently to the Radiation Safety Officer. The gauge is otherwise functioning normally and has been posted as having an open shutter. A licensed service provider has been contacted to make repairs, scheduled for end of the day, July 1.
"The gauge is an LFE model SULP-77A, serial number OS-713. The source is a 1 Curie Kr-85 sealed source dated 1/8/2007.
"The 3M facility is located at 3211 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield MO 65802.
"There has been no personnel exposure as a result of the stuck shutter."
"At approximately 10 AM on June 30 an operator at the 3M Springfield plant determined that the shutter of an LFE beta gauge was not closing. This was reported to supervision and subsequently to the Radiation Safety Officer. The gauge is otherwise functioning normally and has been posted as having an open shutter. A licensed service provider has been contacted to make repairs, scheduled for end of the day, July 1.
"The gauge is an LFE model SULP-77A, serial number OS-713. The source is a 1 Curie Kr-85 sealed source dated 1/8/2007.
"The 3M facility is located at 3211 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield MO 65802.
"There has been no personnel exposure as a result of the stuck shutter."