Event Notification Report for July 22, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/21/2011 - 07/22/2011
EVENT NUMBERS
4708747088470894714047150
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47087
Facility: VOGTLE
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-AP1000,[4] W-AP1000
NRC Notified By: JIM DAVIS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-AP1000,[4] W-AP1000
NRC Notified By: JIM DAVIS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 07/22/2011
Notification Time: 12:18 [ET]
Event Date: 07/22/2011
Event Time: 11:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/22/2011
Notification Time: 12:18 [ET]
Event Date: 07/22/2011
Event Time: 11:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/22/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | N | 0 | Under Construction | 0 | Under Construction |
| 4 | N | N | 0 | Under Construction | 0 | Under Construction |
FITNESS-FOR-DUTY REPORT INVOLVING A CONTRACTOR SUPERVISOR
A contractor supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The individual's access to the site has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
A contractor supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The individual's access to the site has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47088
Facility: FORT CALHOUN
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: (1) CE
NRC Notified By: DAVID SPARGO
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: (1) CE
NRC Notified By: DAVID SPARGO
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 07/22/2011
Notification Time: 13:23 [ET]
Event Date: 07/22/2011
Event Time: 08:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/30/2011
Notification Time: 13:23 [ET]
Event Date: 07/22/2011
Event Time: 08:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/30/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
Person (Organization):
VIVIAN CAMPBELL (R4DO)
VIVIAN CAMPBELL (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
FIRE SUPRESSION PUMPS INOPERABLE
"Both Fire Suppression Pumps are not operable because the required monthly surveillance tests will not be completed for June and July. The surveillance tests will be completed when flood waters recede to below 1004 feet MSL. The current river level is 1006.3 feet. Both fire pumps, FP-1A and FP-1B, are available and lined up for use. Other options are also available to provide a means of backup fire water supply that include:
- Water Plant Pumps DW-8A and DW-8B aligned to the Fire Protection (FP) system.
- Temporary connection to the fire protection water distribution system by the Fort Calhoun Fire Truck that is staged on site or any other fire pumper truck via fire hydrant FP-3G.
- Admin Building/Training Center fire hydrant via fire hoses or water truck. This supply is from Blair water system and FP storage tank west of Highway 75.
- Drafting from the Missouri River via temporary pumps."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM ERICK MATZKE TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1714 EDT ON 8/30/11 * * *
"Further review of the plant design and licensing basis determined that the plant is adequately analyzed for the reported situation and that it does not constitute an unanalyzed condition significantly degrading plant safety as originally reported. Therefore, this event is being retracted."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R4DO (Proulx).
"Both Fire Suppression Pumps are not operable because the required monthly surveillance tests will not be completed for June and July. The surveillance tests will be completed when flood waters recede to below 1004 feet MSL. The current river level is 1006.3 feet. Both fire pumps, FP-1A and FP-1B, are available and lined up for use. Other options are also available to provide a means of backup fire water supply that include:
- Water Plant Pumps DW-8A and DW-8B aligned to the Fire Protection (FP) system.
- Temporary connection to the fire protection water distribution system by the Fort Calhoun Fire Truck that is staged on site or any other fire pumper truck via fire hydrant FP-3G.
- Admin Building/Training Center fire hydrant via fire hoses or water truck. This supply is from Blair water system and FP storage tank west of Highway 75.
- Drafting from the Missouri River via temporary pumps."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM ERICK MATZKE TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1714 EDT ON 8/30/11 * * *
"Further review of the plant design and licensing basis determined that the plant is adequately analyzed for the reported situation and that it does not constitute an unanalyzed condition significantly degrading plant safety as originally reported. Therefore, this event is being retracted."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R4DO (Proulx).
Part 21
Event Number: 47089
Rep Org: ABB, INC.
Licensee: ABB, INC.
Region: 1
City: CORAL SPRINGS State: FL
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DENNIS BATOVSKY
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: ABB, INC.
Region: 1
City: CORAL SPRINGS State: FL
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DENNIS BATOVSKY
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 07/22/2011
Notification Time: 13:55 [ET]
Event Date: 07/22/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/22/2011
Notification Time: 13:55 [ET]
Event Date: 07/22/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/22/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
Person (Organization):
GLENN DENTEL (R1DO)
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
NRR PART21 GP
GLENN DENTEL (R1DO)
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
NRR PART21 GP
PART 21 REGARDING KF PROTECTIVE RELAY - DEFECTIVE CAPACITOR
The following information was received via fax and email:
"Subject: 10 C.F.R. Part 21 Notification of Deviation regarding KF Protective Relay - Defective Capacitor
"On June 2, 2011, Constellation Energy reported that two relays caused unnecessary breaker trips three weeks after the relays were placed in service. Their investigation found that the Under-frequency Trip setpoint had drifted from the pre-set value of 57.77 Hz to 60.316 and 61.2 Hz.
"Our investigation determined that both relays contained a defective capacitor (ABB Part Number #606B340H07). The capacitor should have measured 0.225 Áf (micro-farads) ? 3%. Actual measured value of the capacitors was 0.195 Áf and 0.208 Áf. A failure analysis conducted by Arizona Capacitor Corporation identified the capacitors were incorrectly constructed with metalized film, instead of oil impregnated paper/film/oil, as required by ABB design specifications. These capacitors were manufactured by Aldon Corporation, with a date code of April 4, 2008.
"Per 10 C.F.R. 21.21 (b), we do not have the capability to perform the evaluation to determine if a defect exists, and will notify the purchasers or affected licensees within five working days. Currently, we believe there are a total of six suspect relays, provided to three customers."
The three customers are:
WESCO located in Murrysville, PA, KF Relay Style 1328D72A02A, S/N 12027, 12028A, Qty 2,
ABB Inc located in Florence, SC, KF Relay Style 1328D72A02A, S/N 12253, Qty 1 and,
ABB Ltd located in Cheonan, South Korea, KF Relay Style 1328D72A01, S/N 12025, 12026, 12366, Qty 3.
The following information was received via fax and email:
"Subject: 10 C.F.R. Part 21 Notification of Deviation regarding KF Protective Relay - Defective Capacitor
"On June 2, 2011, Constellation Energy reported that two relays caused unnecessary breaker trips three weeks after the relays were placed in service. Their investigation found that the Under-frequency Trip setpoint had drifted from the pre-set value of 57.77 Hz to 60.316 and 61.2 Hz.
"Our investigation determined that both relays contained a defective capacitor (ABB Part Number #606B340H07). The capacitor should have measured 0.225 Áf (micro-farads) ? 3%. Actual measured value of the capacitors was 0.195 Áf and 0.208 Áf. A failure analysis conducted by Arizona Capacitor Corporation identified the capacitors were incorrectly constructed with metalized film, instead of oil impregnated paper/film/oil, as required by ABB design specifications. These capacitors were manufactured by Aldon Corporation, with a date code of April 4, 2008.
"Per 10 C.F.R. 21.21 (b), we do not have the capability to perform the evaluation to determine if a defect exists, and will notify the purchasers or affected licensees within five working days. Currently, we believe there are a total of six suspect relays, provided to three customers."
The three customers are:
WESCO located in Murrysville, PA, KF Relay Style 1328D72A02A, S/N 12027, 12028A, Qty 2,
ABB Inc located in Florence, SC, KF Relay Style 1328D72A02A, S/N 12253, Qty 1 and,
ABB Ltd located in Cheonan, South Korea, KF Relay Style 1328D72A01, S/N 12025, 12026, 12366, Qty 3.
Agreement State
Event Number: 47140
Rep Org: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MGMT. AGENCY
Licensee: WOOD RIVER REFINERY
Region: 3
City: ROXANA State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01282-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Licensee: WOOD RIVER REFINERY
Region: 3
City: ROXANA State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01282-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 08/10/2011
Notification Time: 16:23 [ET]
Event Date: 07/22/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/10/2011
Notification Time: 16:23 [ET]
Event Date: 07/22/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/10/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BILLY DICKSON (R3DO)
RICHARD TURTIL (FSME)
BILLY DICKSON (R3DO)
RICHARD TURTIL (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE SHUTTER FAILURE
The following information was received by e-mail:
"On August 8, 2011 the licensee's radiation safety officer called to advise the Agency [Illinois Emergency Management Agency] of a gauge shutter failure. During the performance of routine operability checks and area surveys on July 22, 2011 it was found that the shutter lever on a Kay- Ray/Sensall 7062P could not be completely closed. The gauge is permanently mounted to a 12 inch pipeline in a remote area of the refinery. The line runs overhead at a height of approximately 10 to 12 feet. Arrangements were made to have personnel with duties in the area to be notified of the shutter failure and to prohibit any work in the immediate area. The nearest work station was determined to be over 200 feet away. Radiation levels at one foot from the gauge were measured at less than 1 milliR/h.
"After contacting the manufacturer on August 8 to determine the best course of action, the licensee applied a lubricant to the shutter area. Subsequently, after waiting a day, attempts to close the shutter were successful. The shutter is now operating as expected. Arrangements have been made to have a service licensee visit the site to ensure operation is as expected. As the failure was noted during performance of routine tests designed to detect such failures, no changes to the licensee's procedures or protocols are anticipated. The licensee was reminded of the importance of promptly reporting such events in the future."
The sealed source gauge is a Kay-Ray/Sensall model 7700-Y containing 0.14 Ci of CS-137. The fixed gauge is a Kay-Ray/Sensall, Model number 7063P; Serial number S96G1816.
Illinois Event Number IL11105
The following information was received by e-mail:
"On August 8, 2011 the licensee's radiation safety officer called to advise the Agency [Illinois Emergency Management Agency] of a gauge shutter failure. During the performance of routine operability checks and area surveys on July 22, 2011 it was found that the shutter lever on a Kay- Ray/Sensall 7062P could not be completely closed. The gauge is permanently mounted to a 12 inch pipeline in a remote area of the refinery. The line runs overhead at a height of approximately 10 to 12 feet. Arrangements were made to have personnel with duties in the area to be notified of the shutter failure and to prohibit any work in the immediate area. The nearest work station was determined to be over 200 feet away. Radiation levels at one foot from the gauge were measured at less than 1 milliR/h.
"After contacting the manufacturer on August 8 to determine the best course of action, the licensee applied a lubricant to the shutter area. Subsequently, after waiting a day, attempts to close the shutter were successful. The shutter is now operating as expected. Arrangements have been made to have a service licensee visit the site to ensure operation is as expected. As the failure was noted during performance of routine tests designed to detect such failures, no changes to the licensee's procedures or protocols are anticipated. The licensee was reminded of the importance of promptly reporting such events in the future."
The sealed source gauge is a Kay-Ray/Sensall model 7700-Y containing 0.14 Ci of CS-137. The fixed gauge is a Kay-Ray/Sensall, Model number 7063P; Serial number S96G1816.
Illinois Event Number IL11105
Agreement State
Event Number: 47150
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: TEAM INDUSTRIAL
Region: 4
City: Gonzales State: LA
County:
License #: LA-9098-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE NOBLE
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: TEAM INDUSTRIAL
Region: 4
City: Gonzales State: LA
County:
License #: LA-9098-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE NOBLE
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 08/12/2011
Notification Time: 16:31 [ET]
Event Date: 07/22/2011
Event Time: 15:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/12/2011
Notification Time: 16:31 [ET]
Event Date: 07/22/2011
Event Time: 15:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/12/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4DO)
DARYL JOHNSON e-mail (ILTA)
RICHARD TURTIL (FSME)
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4DO)
DARYL JOHNSON e-mail (ILTA)
RICHARD TURTIL (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN ON TRUCK CONTAINING A RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA
The following report was received via e-mail:
"On July 22, 2011 at 3:00 p.m., [the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality] received a call from Team Industrial, that there was an attempted break in on a radiography crew's truck, while staying at a hotel in Belle Chasse, LA. It was around 9:30 p.m. on July 21, 2011, when the crew heard the alarm on the truck go off. They came out to see what happened and saw two men take off. There was nothing taken and they called the local law enforcement. However, there was no video surveillance footage available. The crew moved to another hotel with video surveillance in the area of the IR [Industrial Radiography] truck."
The crew came from the Team office in Gonzales, LA.
The following report was received via e-mail:
"On July 22, 2011 at 3:00 p.m., [the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality] received a call from Team Industrial, that there was an attempted break in on a radiography crew's truck, while staying at a hotel in Belle Chasse, LA. It was around 9:30 p.m. on July 21, 2011, when the crew heard the alarm on the truck go off. They came out to see what happened and saw two men take off. There was nothing taken and they called the local law enforcement. However, there was no video surveillance footage available. The crew moved to another hotel with video surveillance in the area of the IR [Industrial Radiography] truck."
The crew came from the Team office in Gonzales, LA.