Event Notification Report for April 05, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/04/2011 - 04/05/2011
EVENT NUMBERS
4672746728467304672549853
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46727
Facility: MONTICELLO
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: MARK HOESCHEN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: MARK HOESCHEN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 04/05/2011
Notification Time: 15:42 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2011
Event Time: 14:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/05/2011
Notification Time: 15:42 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2011
Event Time: 14:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/05/2011
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):
ROBERT DALEY (R3DO)
ROBERT DALEY (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
PLANNED LOSS OF EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT CAPABILITY FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Monticello Nuclear Generating Station reported a planned loss of emergency assessment capability for maintenance, at 1430 (CDT) on 04/05/11. Unavailable systems and functions include the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS), communications between the Process Computer System (PCS) and the Man-Machine Integration Design and Analysis System (MIDAS) computer, and data transfer capability via Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) link to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Projected outage duration is approximately 4 hours. Control Room and local instrumentation, and annunciators remain available for accident assessment. Telephone lines remain available between site emergency response facilities and offsite agencies for communication of plant status information. During this period, MIDAS remains available to perform dose assessment in the manual input mode.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector and the State Emergency Response Center.
Monticello Nuclear Generating Station reported a planned loss of emergency assessment capability for maintenance, at 1430 (CDT) on 04/05/11. Unavailable systems and functions include the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS), communications between the Process Computer System (PCS) and the Man-Machine Integration Design and Analysis System (MIDAS) computer, and data transfer capability via Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) link to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Projected outage duration is approximately 4 hours. Control Room and local instrumentation, and annunciators remain available for accident assessment. Telephone lines remain available between site emergency response facilities and offsite agencies for communication of plant status information. During this period, MIDAS remains available to perform dose assessment in the manual input mode.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector and the State Emergency Response Center.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46728
Facility: NINE MILE POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: JULIAN THOMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: JULIAN THOMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 04/05/2011
Notification Time: 18:08 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2011
Event Time: 08:01 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/05/2011
Notification Time: 18:08 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2011
Event Time: 08:01 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/05/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
JOHN CARUSO (R1DO)
JOHN CARUSO (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 |
CONTRABAND FOUND INSIDE THE PROTECTED AREA
Contraband was discovered inside a vehicle brought into the Protected Area. The contraband was confiscated and unescorted access for the driver has been administratively withdrawn. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Contraband was discovered inside a vehicle brought into the Protected Area. The contraband was confiscated and unescorted access for the driver has been administratively withdrawn. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 46730
Facility: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: BOB STOKES
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: BOB STOKES
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 04/05/2011
Notification Time: 18:34 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2011
Event Time: 11:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/05/2011
Notification Time: 18:34 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2011
Event Time: 11:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/05/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
Person (Organization):
BRIAN BONSER (R2DO)
ABY MOHSENI (NMSS)
BRIAN BONSER (R2DO)
ABY MOHSENI (NMSS)
UNPLANNED MEDICAL TREATMENT INVOLVING CONTAMINATION
"Employee was treated for KOH exposure at 1100 [CDT on 4/5/11]. The employee had contamination on his plant issued shoes. Contamination levels were estimated to be approximately 16,800 dpm/100 cm squared. The employee was treated using ammonium sulfate and returned to work.
"Isotope, quantities and chemical form: Caustic [potassium hydroxide KOH], uranium ore concentrates."
The employee was treated onsite by site personnel. The employee was decontaminated before leaving the site.
The licensee notified the Senior Fuel Facility Inspector.
"Employee was treated for KOH exposure at 1100 [CDT on 4/5/11]. The employee had contamination on his plant issued shoes. Contamination levels were estimated to be approximately 16,800 dpm/100 cm squared. The employee was treated using ammonium sulfate and returned to work.
"Isotope, quantities and chemical form: Caustic [potassium hydroxide KOH], uranium ore concentrates."
The employee was treated onsite by site personnel. The employee was decontaminated before leaving the site.
The licensee notified the Senior Fuel Facility Inspector.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 46725
Facility: B&W NUCLEAR OPERATING GROUP, INC.
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
NRC Notified By: BARRY COLE
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
NRC Notified By: BARRY COLE
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 04/05/2011
Notification Time: 12:01 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2011
Event Time: 11:49 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/21/2011
Notification Time: 12:01 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2011
Event Time: 11:49 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/21/2011
Emergency Class: ALERT
10 CFR Section:
70.32(i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED PART 70 APP A (c) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION/NEWS REL
10 CFR Section:
70.32(i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED PART 70 APP A (c) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION/NEWS REL
Person (Organization):
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
ABY MOHSENI (NMSS)
VICTOR MCCREE (R2)
LAWRENCE KOKAJKO (NMSS)
VONNA ORDAZ (NMSS)
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
ABY MOHSENI (NMSS)
VICTOR MCCREE (R2)
LAWRENCE KOKAJKO (NMSS)
VONNA ORDAZ (NMSS)
ALERT DECLARED DUE TO ACID LEAK GREATER THAN THE 40 CFR LIMIT
The licensee secured their process after an acid leak greater that the 40 CFR limit developed at a piping joint. The leak consisted of a mixture of hydrofluoric and nitric acid. A licensee response team was dispatched to the site of the leak to evaluate the condition.
No injuries resulted and there were no evacuations nor health and safety consequences at the site.
Additionally notified USDA (R. Jones), HHS (J. Dennis) and Fuels OUO Group.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM DONNA MILLER TO PETE SNYDER AT 1241 EDT ON 4/5/11 * * *
The licensee exited the emergency condition at 1237 EDT on 4/5/11. The spill is contained and no longer poses any threat to employees or the environment.
* * * UPDATE AT 1558 ON 4/21/2011 FROM KENNY KIRBY TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
"On April 5, 2011 during a line inspection at B&W NOG-L, a leak was discovered coming from a 6 inch waste acid line. The leak was in a location that the technician could visually inspect but with limited accessibility because of its proximity to an embankment obstruction. After finding a way to safely determine that waste was leaking from the line at a pH <2, the site Emergency Operation Center was activated and Emergency Team was notified to respond. It was determined that a Reportable Quantity (RQ) of an acidic waste solution (D002) had been released. Notifications were made to EPA Region III, VA DEQ, National Response Center, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and other Emergency Response organizations as required by the site Emergency Plan. Efforts were taken to ensure the spill was contained to the immediate paved and soil areas. The accumulating liquid was contained with absorbent booms and neutralized with soda ash . It is estimated that 200 gallons of waste solution leaked onto the ground. Approximately seven 55 gallon drums (@ 1500 Pounds) of clean up waste were generated and will be disposed of appropriately.
"There were no injuries during the spill or during the cleanup operations. The threat to the environment and human health was minimal due to the leak's isolated location . Access to the area was limited and air monitoring in the area did not show any concerns. All released material was contained to the spill area or the cleanup zone.
"Plant operations draining to this line were halted until the repair was completed . Restart of operations was authorized on April 6, 2011. An investigation of the incident to determine the root cause is in progress and corrective actions will be implemented to prevent reoccurrence ."
The licensee submitted a follow-up notification to the Virginia Department of Environmental Health, EPA Region III, and will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified NMSS (Easton), R2DO (Bartley), and Fuels OUO Group.
The licensee secured their process after an acid leak greater that the 40 CFR limit developed at a piping joint. The leak consisted of a mixture of hydrofluoric and nitric acid. A licensee response team was dispatched to the site of the leak to evaluate the condition.
No injuries resulted and there were no evacuations nor health and safety consequences at the site.
Additionally notified USDA (R. Jones), HHS (J. Dennis) and Fuels OUO Group.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM DONNA MILLER TO PETE SNYDER AT 1241 EDT ON 4/5/11 * * *
The licensee exited the emergency condition at 1237 EDT on 4/5/11. The spill is contained and no longer poses any threat to employees or the environment.
* * * UPDATE AT 1558 ON 4/21/2011 FROM KENNY KIRBY TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
"On April 5, 2011 during a line inspection at B&W NOG-L, a leak was discovered coming from a 6 inch waste acid line. The leak was in a location that the technician could visually inspect but with limited accessibility because of its proximity to an embankment obstruction. After finding a way to safely determine that waste was leaking from the line at a pH <2, the site Emergency Operation Center was activated and Emergency Team was notified to respond. It was determined that a Reportable Quantity (RQ) of an acidic waste solution (D002) had been released. Notifications were made to EPA Region III, VA DEQ, National Response Center, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and other Emergency Response organizations as required by the site Emergency Plan. Efforts were taken to ensure the spill was contained to the immediate paved and soil areas. The accumulating liquid was contained with absorbent booms and neutralized with soda ash . It is estimated that 200 gallons of waste solution leaked onto the ground. Approximately seven 55 gallon drums (@ 1500 Pounds) of clean up waste were generated and will be disposed of appropriately.
"There were no injuries during the spill or during the cleanup operations. The threat to the environment and human health was minimal due to the leak's isolated location . Access to the area was limited and air monitoring in the area did not show any concerns. All released material was contained to the spill area or the cleanup zone.
"Plant operations draining to this line were halted until the repair was completed . Restart of operations was authorized on April 6, 2011. An investigation of the incident to determine the root cause is in progress and corrective actions will be implemented to prevent reoccurrence ."
The licensee submitted a follow-up notification to the Virginia Department of Environmental Health, EPA Region III, and will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified NMSS (Easton), R2DO (Bartley), and Fuels OUO Group.
Agreement State
Event Number: 49853
Rep Org: PA BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: TEI ANALYTICAL SERVICES
Region: 1
City: WASHINGTON State: PA
County:
License #: PA-1164
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: TEI ANALYTICAL SERVICES
Region: 1
City: WASHINGTON State: PA
County:
License #: PA-1164
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 02/25/2014
Notification Time: 08:56 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/25/2014
Notification Time: 08:56 [ET]
Event Date: 04/05/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/25/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
ANNE DeFRANCISCO (R1DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
ANNE DeFRANCISCO (R1DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOGRAPHY SOURCE FAILS TO RETRACT
The following information was received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania via fax:
"Notifications: This was originally reported to the NMED within 30-days per 10 CFR 34.101 (a)(2) on May 5, 2011 and was assigned NMED Number 110278; however, after further evaluation it was determined it should have also been reported under 10 CFR 30.50 which requires immediate reporting.
"Event Description: TEI Analytical Services was performing gamma radiography of pipe welds at its facility in Washington, PA. During the first exposure, the radiography source assembly was unable to be retracted to its shielded position due to excessive bend in the guide tube. When retraction of the source was attempted resistance was encountered within 1/4 turn of full retraction. The source was returned to the collimator and a second attempt was made to retract the source. Again, resistance was encountered at the same location. Additional attempts to retract the source were terminated and the RSO was notified.
"Equipment information:
Exposure Device: Make: Source Production and Equipment Company
Device Model: SPEC-150
Serial #:0418
Date Quarterly Inspection/Maintenance performed: 03/08/2011
Sealed Source: Isotope: Ir-192
Make: Source Production and Equipment Company
Model: G-60
Serial #: SB2506 .
Activity: 105 Ci (3885 GBq)
"Cause of the Event: Exceeding the maximum 6 [inch] radius bend for guide tube. A longer tube would have prevented the event.
"Actions: The device was operated by the RSO to retract the source conventionally and the resistance was significant. The RSO made one entry to the area to lower the stand height; thereby, decreasing the radius of the guide tube. Total time for the entry was 11 seconds including walking to the stand from the shieldwall and return. Time to lower stand was 2 seconds. The source was cranked back into the device and the event was terminated. The equipment was disassembled and inspected by the RSO. No physical damage was evident to the guide tube, or to the external/internal materials of the guide tube."
PA Event Report ID No. PA110010
The following information was received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania via fax:
"Notifications: This was originally reported to the NMED within 30-days per 10 CFR 34.101 (a)(2) on May 5, 2011 and was assigned NMED Number 110278; however, after further evaluation it was determined it should have also been reported under 10 CFR 30.50 which requires immediate reporting.
"Event Description: TEI Analytical Services was performing gamma radiography of pipe welds at its facility in Washington, PA. During the first exposure, the radiography source assembly was unable to be retracted to its shielded position due to excessive bend in the guide tube. When retraction of the source was attempted resistance was encountered within 1/4 turn of full retraction. The source was returned to the collimator and a second attempt was made to retract the source. Again, resistance was encountered at the same location. Additional attempts to retract the source were terminated and the RSO was notified.
"Equipment information:
Exposure Device: Make: Source Production and Equipment Company
Device Model: SPEC-150
Serial #:0418
Date Quarterly Inspection/Maintenance performed: 03/08/2011
Sealed Source: Isotope: Ir-192
Make: Source Production and Equipment Company
Model: G-60
Serial #: SB2506 .
Activity: 105 Ci (3885 GBq)
"Cause of the Event: Exceeding the maximum 6 [inch] radius bend for guide tube. A longer tube would have prevented the event.
"Actions: The device was operated by the RSO to retract the source conventionally and the resistance was significant. The RSO made one entry to the area to lower the stand height; thereby, decreasing the radius of the guide tube. Total time for the entry was 11 seconds including walking to the stand from the shieldwall and return. Time to lower stand was 2 seconds. The source was cranked back into the device and the event was terminated. The equipment was disassembled and inspected by the RSO. No physical damage was evident to the guide tube, or to the external/internal materials of the guide tube."
PA Event Report ID No. PA110010