Event Notification Report for December 01, 2010
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/30/2010 - 12/01/2010
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46445
Facility: PEACH BOTTOM
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: PETER SCHOETTLER
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: PETER SCHOETTLER
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON
Notification Date: 12/01/2010
Notification Time: 17:40 [ET]
Event Date: 12/01/2010
Event Time: 13:59 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/02/2010
Notification Time: 17:40 [ET]
Event Date: 12/01/2010
Event Time: 13:59 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/02/2010
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):
WAYNE SCHMIDT (R1DO)
WAYNE SCHMIDT (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION OF PETROLEUM SPILL INTO THE SUSQUEHANA RIVER
"On 12/01/10, at 1359 EST, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station reported a petroleum product spill in the discharge canal. Total quantity of substance is less than 1 quart. Lewis Environmental agency has been contacted to aid in containment and cleanup of the spill.
"This report is being submitted pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) and 10 CFR 72.75(b)(2)."
The spill did not reach Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) reportable quantities. The licensee notified the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, United States Coast Guard, and EPA Region 3.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * RETRACTION FROM E. WRIGHT TO V. KLCO ON 12/2/10 AT 1354 EST * * *
The licensee is retracting the event due to the quantity of substance released to the environment is less than the reportable quantity.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R1DO (Schmidt).
"On 12/01/10, at 1359 EST, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station reported a petroleum product spill in the discharge canal. Total quantity of substance is less than 1 quart. Lewis Environmental agency has been contacted to aid in containment and cleanup of the spill.
"This report is being submitted pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) and 10 CFR 72.75(b)(2)."
The spill did not reach Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) reportable quantities. The licensee notified the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, United States Coast Guard, and EPA Region 3.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * RETRACTION FROM E. WRIGHT TO V. KLCO ON 12/2/10 AT 1354 EST * * *
The licensee is retracting the event due to the quantity of substance released to the environment is less than the reportable quantity.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R1DO (Schmidt).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46443
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: ERIC SWAIN
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: ERIC SWAIN
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC SIMPSON
Notification Date: 12/01/2010
Notification Time: 15:14 [ET]
Event Date: 12/01/2010
Event Time: 14:55 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/01/2010
Notification Time: 15:14 [ET]
Event Date: 12/01/2010
Event Time: 14:55 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/01/2010
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):
WAYNE SCHMIDT (R1DO)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
BRUCE BOGER (NRR)
BILL DEAN (R1 R)
WAYNE SCHMIDT (R1DO)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
BRUCE BOGER (NRR)
BILL DEAN (R1 R)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 25 | Power Operation | 25 | Power Operation |
UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RCS LEAKAGE FROM "B" RECIRC PUMP SEAL
"Oyster Creek has declared an Unusual Event (MU7) due to Reactor Coolant System leakage greater than 10 gpm. Leakage has been determined to be from the 'B' reactor recirculation pump seals. The 'B' Reactor Recirculation Loop was isolated and leakage stopped."
The plant remained in the normal electrical lineup and no safety systems actuated during this evolution.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM ERIC SWAIN TO ERIC SIMPSON AT 1548 ON 12/1/10 * * *
At 1537 EST, "Oyster Creek has terminated from an Unusual Event. Event terminated due to isolating leakage from the 'B' Reactor Coolant Loop."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R1DO (Schmidt), IRD (Gott), NRR EO (Nelson), DHS and FEMA.
"Oyster Creek has declared an Unusual Event (MU7) due to Reactor Coolant System leakage greater than 10 gpm. Leakage has been determined to be from the 'B' reactor recirculation pump seals. The 'B' Reactor Recirculation Loop was isolated and leakage stopped."
The plant remained in the normal electrical lineup and no safety systems actuated during this evolution.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM ERIC SWAIN TO ERIC SIMPSON AT 1548 ON 12/1/10 * * *
At 1537 EST, "Oyster Creek has terminated from an Unusual Event. Event terminated due to isolating leakage from the 'B' Reactor Coolant Loop."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R1DO (Schmidt), IRD (Gott), NRR EO (Nelson), DHS and FEMA.
Agreement State
Event Number: 50304
Rep Org: TENNESSEE DIV OF RAD HEALTH
Licensee: GEOSERVICES LLC
Region: 1
City: KNOXVILLE State: TN
County: KNOX
License #: R-47218-A16
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANDREW HOLCOMB
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: GEOSERVICES LLC
Region: 1
City: KNOXVILLE State: TN
County: KNOX
License #: R-47218-A16
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANDREW HOLCOMB
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 07/24/2014
Notification Time: 13:32 [ET]
Event Date: 12/01/2010
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/24/2014
Notification Time: 13:32 [ET]
Event Date: 12/01/2010
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/24/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MEL GRAY (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
MEL GRAY (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED TROXLER GAUGE
The following was received from the Tennessee Division of Radiological Health via email:
"During a routine radioactive materials inspection of GEOServices LLC, a Tennessee Division of Radiological Health inspector found a portable moisture/density gauge, Troxler model 3401-B, containing Cs-137 (8 mCi) and Am-241/Be (40 mCi) that had been struck by a tractor at a construction site located somewhere in Knox County TN. The accident occurred in the month of December 2010. The RSO of GEOServices did not contact DRH about the accident. The RSO did not perform any surveys on the damaged moisture/density gauge. The RSO packaged the damaged moisture/density gauge and returned it to GEOServices' licensed storage location. Once the device was discovered by Tennessee Div. of Radiological Health, surveys were performed. Surveys indicated that the sources were not damaged and were not leaking. The device was packaged by the RSO and returned to Troxler for disposal."
Tennessee Incident Number: TN-14-110
The following was received from the Tennessee Division of Radiological Health via email:
"During a routine radioactive materials inspection of GEOServices LLC, a Tennessee Division of Radiological Health inspector found a portable moisture/density gauge, Troxler model 3401-B, containing Cs-137 (8 mCi) and Am-241/Be (40 mCi) that had been struck by a tractor at a construction site located somewhere in Knox County TN. The accident occurred in the month of December 2010. The RSO of GEOServices did not contact DRH about the accident. The RSO did not perform any surveys on the damaged moisture/density gauge. The RSO packaged the damaged moisture/density gauge and returned it to GEOServices' licensed storage location. Once the device was discovered by Tennessee Div. of Radiological Health, surveys were performed. Surveys indicated that the sources were not damaged and were not leaking. The device was packaged by the RSO and returned to Troxler for disposal."
Tennessee Incident Number: TN-14-110