Event Notification Report for September 14, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/13/2011 - 09/14/2011
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47268
Facility: PALO VERDE
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: DANIEL HAUTALA
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: DANIEL HAUTALA
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 09/14/2011
Notification Time: 18:15 [ET]
Event Date: 09/14/2011
Event Time: 10:23 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/14/2011
Notification Time: 18:15 [ET]
Event Date: 09/14/2011
Event Time: 10:23 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/14/2011
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):
GREG PICK (R4DO)
GREG PICK (R4DO)
| 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 |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF TWO PUBLIC WARNING SYSTEM SIRENS
"On September 12, 2011, the Palo Verde Emergency Preparedness Department discovered that public warning system siren 1 was not responding and was out of service. The loss of this siren did not constitute a loss of capability to alert a large segment of the population for greater than one hour and was therefore, not reported. Troubleshooting had commenced but was not completed. On September 14, 2011, at 1023 Mountain Standard Time, the Palo Verde Emergency Preparedness Department was notified by Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) that siren 6 had failed. Since siren 1 remains out of service pending repairs, and siren 6 is now out of service, the loss of the two sirens constitutes a loss of capability to alert a large segment of the population for greater than one hour and is reportable. This is a reportable event as a loss of communication and assessment capability that could potentially impact a population of greater than 10 percent of the people in the 10-mile emergency planning zone (approximately 750 people affected). Therefore, this notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
"If an event occurs while the sirens are out of service, the Palo Verde Emergency Plan has a contingency for dispatching MCSO vehicles with loudspeakers to alert persons within the affected area. The MCSO is prepared to implement this contingency should it become necessary.
"Troubleshooting to determine the cause of the failure of siren 6 has also commenced.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of the out of service sirens and this ENS call."
"On September 12, 2011, the Palo Verde Emergency Preparedness Department discovered that public warning system siren 1 was not responding and was out of service. The loss of this siren did not constitute a loss of capability to alert a large segment of the population for greater than one hour and was therefore, not reported. Troubleshooting had commenced but was not completed. On September 14, 2011, at 1023 Mountain Standard Time, the Palo Verde Emergency Preparedness Department was notified by Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) that siren 6 had failed. Since siren 1 remains out of service pending repairs, and siren 6 is now out of service, the loss of the two sirens constitutes a loss of capability to alert a large segment of the population for greater than one hour and is reportable. This is a reportable event as a loss of communication and assessment capability that could potentially impact a population of greater than 10 percent of the people in the 10-mile emergency planning zone (approximately 750 people affected). Therefore, this notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
"If an event occurs while the sirens are out of service, the Palo Verde Emergency Plan has a contingency for dispatching MCSO vehicles with loudspeakers to alert persons within the affected area. The MCSO is prepared to implement this contingency should it become necessary.
"Troubleshooting to determine the cause of the failure of siren 6 has also commenced.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of the out of service sirens and this ENS call."
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 47269
Facility: GLOBAL NUCLEAR FUEL - AMERICAS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
Comments: LEU CONVERSION (UF6 TO UO2)
LEU FABRICATION
LWR COMMERICAL FUEL
NRC Notified By: SCOTT P. MURRAY
HQ OPS Officer: DAN LIVERMORE
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
Comments: LEU CONVERSION (UF6 TO UO2)
LEU FABRICATION
LWR COMMERICAL FUEL
NRC Notified By: SCOTT P. MURRAY
HQ OPS Officer: DAN LIVERMORE
Notification Date: 09/15/2011
Notification Time: 14:45 [ET]
Event Date: 09/14/2011
Event Time: 15:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/23/2011
Notification Time: 14:45 [ET]
Event Date: 09/14/2011
Event Time: 15:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/23/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
70.74 APP. A - ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
10 CFR Section:
70.74 APP. A - ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Person (Organization):
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2DO)
TIM MCCARTIN (NMSS)
MARY THOMAS (R2)
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2DO)
TIM MCCARTIN (NMSS)
MARY THOMAS (R2)
24 HOUR REPORT DUE TO DOUBLE CONTINGENCY NOT MAINTAINED
"During a GNF-A Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) team walk-down of HVAC systems in the decontamination facility area, it was observed that a log entry for a waste-oil can mass was greater than the limit specified in procedural requirements.
"Upon further investigation it was determined at 3:30PM on September 14, 2011 that an operator had incorrectly processed a waste oil can with a gross weight in excess of the limit specified by criticality safety requirements. This resulted in a condition where one of the two controls on mass documented as being necessary to meet double contingency had not been maintained. The second criticality control on mass was maintained at all times.
"At no time was an unsafe condition present, however the decontamination oil processing area was shut down until necessary controls were available.
"This event is being conservatively reported pursuant to GNF-A internal procedure reporting requirements within 24 hours of discovery."
The licensee will inform the state and local agencies and the NRC Region II Office of this incident.
* * * UPDATE FROM SCOTT MURRAY TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1832 EDT ON 9/16/2011 * * *
"The incorrect processing of the waste oil can as reported on 9/15/11 resulted in a failure to meet the performance requirement of 10CFR70.61 and as a result, met the reporting requirements of 10CFR70 Appendix A(b)(2) [and 10CFR70.74].
Notified R2DO (Guthrie) and NMSS EO (McCartin).
* * * UPDATE AT 1100 EDT ON 09/23/11 FROM SCOTT MURRAY TO S. SANDIN * * *
"An extent of condition review has identified two additional cans that were improperly processed with a gross weight over the 9.58 kg gross weight limit specified in procedural requirements.
"March 2, 2011 9.66 kg
"July 13, 2009 9.65 kg
"At no time was an unsafe condition present. The decontamination oil processing area remains shutdown."
Notified R2DO (Lesser) and NMSS (Benner).
"During a GNF-A Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) team walk-down of HVAC systems in the decontamination facility area, it was observed that a log entry for a waste-oil can mass was greater than the limit specified in procedural requirements.
"Upon further investigation it was determined at 3:30PM on September 14, 2011 that an operator had incorrectly processed a waste oil can with a gross weight in excess of the limit specified by criticality safety requirements. This resulted in a condition where one of the two controls on mass documented as being necessary to meet double contingency had not been maintained. The second criticality control on mass was maintained at all times.
"At no time was an unsafe condition present, however the decontamination oil processing area was shut down until necessary controls were available.
"This event is being conservatively reported pursuant to GNF-A internal procedure reporting requirements within 24 hours of discovery."
The licensee will inform the state and local agencies and the NRC Region II Office of this incident.
* * * UPDATE FROM SCOTT MURRAY TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1832 EDT ON 9/16/2011 * * *
"The incorrect processing of the waste oil can as reported on 9/15/11 resulted in a failure to meet the performance requirement of 10CFR70.61 and as a result, met the reporting requirements of 10CFR70 Appendix A(b)(2) [and 10CFR70.74].
Notified R2DO (Guthrie) and NMSS EO (McCartin).
* * * UPDATE AT 1100 EDT ON 09/23/11 FROM SCOTT MURRAY TO S. SANDIN * * *
"An extent of condition review has identified two additional cans that were improperly processed with a gross weight over the 9.58 kg gross weight limit specified in procedural requirements.
"March 2, 2011 9.66 kg
"July 13, 2009 9.65 kg
"At no time was an unsafe condition present. The decontamination oil processing area remains shutdown."
Notified R2DO (Lesser) and NMSS (Benner).
Agreement State
Event Number: 47270
Rep Org: PA BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: MOTTS, LLP
Region: 1
City: ASPERS State: PA
County:
License #: PA-G0234
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Licensee: MOTTS, LLP
Region: 1
City: ASPERS State: PA
County:
License #: PA-G0234
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 09/16/2011
Notification Time: 12:01 [ET]
Event Date: 09/14/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2011
Notification Time: 12:01 [ET]
Event Date: 09/14/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - SHUTTER ASSEMBLY FAILED IN OPEN POSITION
This event was received via facsimile.
"On September 15, 2011 at 1600, the Department's central office [PA Department of Environmental Protection] received notification of a shutter failure reportable under 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2), which was discovered on September 14, 2011 at 45 Aspers Road North, Aspers, PA 17304.
"The device was manufactured by Heuft USA Inc., Model (45US), Serial # (7533LQ), Isotope (Am-241), Activity (44.2mCi). No radiation exposure to personnel ensued during this event.
"The cause of the event is unknown at this time.
"The gauge manufacturer, Heuft, has been notified and is scheduled to make repairs today, September 16, 2011. A Departmental [PA Department of Environmental Protection] reactive inspection is planned to investigate this event further. More details will be provided when known."
Report No: PA 110024
This event was received via facsimile.
"On September 15, 2011 at 1600, the Department's central office [PA Department of Environmental Protection] received notification of a shutter failure reportable under 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2), which was discovered on September 14, 2011 at 45 Aspers Road North, Aspers, PA 17304.
"The device was manufactured by Heuft USA Inc., Model (45US), Serial # (7533LQ), Isotope (Am-241), Activity (44.2mCi). No radiation exposure to personnel ensued during this event.
"The cause of the event is unknown at this time.
"The gauge manufacturer, Heuft, has been notified and is scheduled to make repairs today, September 16, 2011. A Departmental [PA Department of Environmental Protection] reactive inspection is planned to investigate this event further. More details will be provided when known."
Report No: PA 110024