Event Notification Report for October 21, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/20/2011 - 10/21/2011
EVENT NUMBERS
4736647367473714736347364
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47366
Facility: PERRY
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: DAVID STANLEY
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: DAVID STANLEY
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 10/21/2011
Notification Time: 20:25 [ET]
Event Date: 10/21/2011
Event Time: 17:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/21/2011
Notification Time: 20:25 [ET]
Event Date: 10/21/2011
Event Time: 17:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/21/2011
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):
DAVID HILLS (R3DO)
DAVID HILLS (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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO FUEL OIL SPILL
"This event is being reported in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi). On October 21, 2011, at approximately 1723 hours EDT, notification of a fuel oil spill was made to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Response Center. At the time of the event, the plant was in Mode 1 at 100 percent rated thermal power. The fuel oil spill was caused by a leak in an underground pipe outside the protected area, but inside the owner controlled area. The spill is estimated between 1000 to 1500 gallons and is contained onsite. However, a certified wetlands specialist was contacted and determined the area met the criteria for wetlands designation, which in turn made the event reportable. Clean Harbors Incorporated is assisting with the onsite clean-up and remediation.
"Additionally, the Ohio EPA: State Emergency Response Commission, Perry Township Fire Department, Lake County Emergency Planning Committee, and the U.S. Coast Guard were notified in accordance with plant procedures. This event is also being reported in accordance with the plant's Operating License, Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan, which states, in part, that any occurrence of an unusual or important event that indicates or could result in significant environmental impact causally related to plant operation shall be recorded and reported to the NRC within 24 hours followed by a written report."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"This event is being reported in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi). On October 21, 2011, at approximately 1723 hours EDT, notification of a fuel oil spill was made to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Response Center. At the time of the event, the plant was in Mode 1 at 100 percent rated thermal power. The fuel oil spill was caused by a leak in an underground pipe outside the protected area, but inside the owner controlled area. The spill is estimated between 1000 to 1500 gallons and is contained onsite. However, a certified wetlands specialist was contacted and determined the area met the criteria for wetlands designation, which in turn made the event reportable. Clean Harbors Incorporated is assisting with the onsite clean-up and remediation.
"Additionally, the Ohio EPA: State Emergency Response Commission, Perry Township Fire Department, Lake County Emergency Planning Committee, and the U.S. Coast Guard were notified in accordance with plant procedures. This event is also being reported in accordance with the plant's Operating License, Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan, which states, in part, that any occurrence of an unusual or important event that indicates or could result in significant environmental impact causally related to plant operation shall be recorded and reported to the NRC within 24 hours followed by a written report."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47367
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GORDON ROBINSON
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GORDON ROBINSON
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 10/22/2011
Notification Time: 01:56 [ET]
Event Date: 10/21/2011
Event Time: 08:57 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2011
Notification Time: 01:56 [ET]
Event Date: 10/21/2011
Event Time: 08:57 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 99 | Power Operation | 99 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 99 | Power Operation | 99 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY RULE NOT MET
"At 0857 on 10/21/2011 a condition was reported identifying that 10CFR Part 26 requirement for the FFD Lab Director to be subject to the FFD Rule was not met for the period of 12/12/2010 to 4/28/2011.
"10CFR 26.4(g), 'FFD program applicability to categories of individuals,' provides specific requirements for FFD program personnel.
"Contrary to the above, the FFD Lab Director was not included in the [licensee's] random drug testing program as required by the regulation.
"This event is reportable under 10CFR26.719(b)4 requiring a 24 hour ENS notification."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
"At 0857 on 10/21/2011 a condition was reported identifying that 10CFR Part 26 requirement for the FFD Lab Director to be subject to the FFD Rule was not met for the period of 12/12/2010 to 4/28/2011.
"10CFR 26.4(g), 'FFD program applicability to categories of individuals,' provides specific requirements for FFD program personnel.
"Contrary to the above, the FFD Lab Director was not included in the [licensee's] random drug testing program as required by the regulation.
"This event is reportable under 10CFR26.719(b)4 requiring a 24 hour ENS notification."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Agreement State
Event Number: 47371
Rep Org: PA BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 1
City: MUNCY State: PA
County:
License #: PA-1030
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID J. ALLARD
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 1
City: MUNCY State: PA
County:
License #: PA-1030
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID J. ALLARD
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 10/24/2011
Notification Time: 18:07 [ET]
Event Date: 10/21/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/24/2011
Notification Time: 18:07 [ET]
Event Date: 10/21/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/24/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
ANNE DeFRANCISCO (R1DO)
CHRISTIAN EINBERG (FSME)
DARYL JOHNSON (ILTA)
ANNE DeFRANCISCO (R1DO)
CHRISTIAN EINBERG (FSME)
DARYL JOHNSON (ILTA)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING APPARENT STOLEN DENSITY GAUGES WITH CS-137 SOURCES
"On October 22, 2011, at approximately 12:05 AM, the [Pennsylvania] Department's Director of the Bureau of Radiation Protection received notification via a phone call and email from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency's Duty Officer of two 'densitometers' with radiation symbols that were found on the side of the road. It appears that the devices were stolen. This event is reportable under 10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(i).
"On Friday, October 21, 2011 evening (time unknown), two 'densitometers,' sealed source make and model currently unknown, each containing approximately 200 millicuries (mCi) of Cs-137, were reported found on the side of the road in Montoursville, PA in Lycoming County. A Fire Department and Emergency Response Team were deployed, and the two devices were isolated - one at or near Fairview Drive & Cherry Street, and the other on Maple Street in the same general area. Radiation measurements in the range of 30 to 40 micro-roentgens per hour at six feet were noted. The licensee was contacted and quickly recovered the two devices (Serial No. 8-7176 and 8-6891) and the Cs-137 sources at around 1:00 AM on October 22, 2011. [The devices] are now back in [the licensee's] possession. The DEP BRP Director spoke to the licensee's representative around this same time and was informed the sources were found in a shielded configuration, and, they could (now) account for all their radioactive sources. From the information known at this time, there were no noteworthy radiation exposures to the general public or any responding personnel.
"A reactive inspection is planned by the Department's Radiation Protection Program along with the PA DEP Bureau of Investigations. More details will be added as they become known.
"Media attention: None at this time
Pennsylvania Event Report ID No: PA110028
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
This source is not amongst those sources or devices identified by the IAEA Code of Conduct for the Safety & Security of Radioactive Sources to be of concern from a radiological standpoint. Therefore is it being categorized as a less than Category 3.
"On October 22, 2011, at approximately 12:05 AM, the [Pennsylvania] Department's Director of the Bureau of Radiation Protection received notification via a phone call and email from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency's Duty Officer of two 'densitometers' with radiation symbols that were found on the side of the road. It appears that the devices were stolen. This event is reportable under 10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(i).
"On Friday, October 21, 2011 evening (time unknown), two 'densitometers,' sealed source make and model currently unknown, each containing approximately 200 millicuries (mCi) of Cs-137, were reported found on the side of the road in Montoursville, PA in Lycoming County. A Fire Department and Emergency Response Team were deployed, and the two devices were isolated - one at or near Fairview Drive & Cherry Street, and the other on Maple Street in the same general area. Radiation measurements in the range of 30 to 40 micro-roentgens per hour at six feet were noted. The licensee was contacted and quickly recovered the two devices (Serial No. 8-7176 and 8-6891) and the Cs-137 sources at around 1:00 AM on October 22, 2011. [The devices] are now back in [the licensee's] possession. The DEP BRP Director spoke to the licensee's representative around this same time and was informed the sources were found in a shielded configuration, and, they could (now) account for all their radioactive sources. From the information known at this time, there were no noteworthy radiation exposures to the general public or any responding personnel.
"A reactive inspection is planned by the Department's Radiation Protection Program along with the PA DEP Bureau of Investigations. More details will be added as they become known.
"Media attention: None at this time
Pennsylvania Event Report ID No: PA110028
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
This source is not amongst those sources or devices identified by the IAEA Code of Conduct for the Safety & Security of Radioactive Sources to be of concern from a radiological standpoint. Therefore is it being categorized as a less than Category 3.
Agreement State
Event Number: 47363
Rep Org: WISCONSIN RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: PAYNE & DOLAN INC
Region: 3
City: MADISON State: WI
County:
License #: 133-1220-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK PAULSON
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Licensee: PAYNE & DOLAN INC
Region: 3
City: MADISON State: WI
County:
License #: 133-1220-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK PAULSON
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 10/21/2011
Notification Time: 11:13 [ET]
Event Date: 10/21/2011
Event Time: 03:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/21/2011
Notification Time: 11:13 [ET]
Event Date: 10/21/2011
Event Time: 03:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/21/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DAVID HILLS (R3DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
DAVID HILLS (R3DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE STRUCK BY VEHICLE AT CONSTRUCTION SITE
The following was received from the state via fax:
"The on-duty State Response Coordinator (SRC) for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) received a phone call at approximately 3:30 am that a moisture density gauge had been struck by a motor vehicle. The incident occurred at a road construction site near 1221 Northport Drive, Madison, WI. The gauge was in use with the operator in contact with it, when a car veered out of traffic into the construction lane. The operator was forced to jump out of the path of the vehicle, leaving the gauge. The vehicle struck the gauge, shattering the housing. The source rod with the Cesium-137 source detached from the housing. The Americium/Beryllium source remained within the housing. The SRC and licensee's RSO responded to the scene to supervise source recovery.
"The Cesium source was leak tested in-situ and determined to be intact. Surveys were performed in the affected area, with no contamination detected. A portion of the housing designed to hold the retracted Cesium source rod was found partially intact. The Cesium source was placed within the cavity and securely taped. The housing assembly was placed in the transport container for transport back to a licensed service provider for assistance with disposal.
"The driver who struck the gauge has yet to be located by the police. The licensee will be submitting a 30 day written report concerning this event."
Event Report ID Number: WI110017
The following was received from the state via fax:
"The on-duty State Response Coordinator (SRC) for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) received a phone call at approximately 3:30 am that a moisture density gauge had been struck by a motor vehicle. The incident occurred at a road construction site near 1221 Northport Drive, Madison, WI. The gauge was in use with the operator in contact with it, when a car veered out of traffic into the construction lane. The operator was forced to jump out of the path of the vehicle, leaving the gauge. The vehicle struck the gauge, shattering the housing. The source rod with the Cesium-137 source detached from the housing. The Americium/Beryllium source remained within the housing. The SRC and licensee's RSO responded to the scene to supervise source recovery.
"The Cesium source was leak tested in-situ and determined to be intact. Surveys were performed in the affected area, with no contamination detected. A portion of the housing designed to hold the retracted Cesium source rod was found partially intact. The Cesium source was placed within the cavity and securely taped. The housing assembly was placed in the transport container for transport back to a licensed service provider for assistance with disposal.
"The driver who struck the gauge has yet to be located by the police. The licensee will be submitting a 30 day written report concerning this event."
Event Report ID Number: WI110017
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47364
Facility: MONTICELLO
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: TOM PROELL
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: TOM PROELL
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 10/21/2011
Notification Time: 16:42 [ET]
Event Date: 10/21/2011
Event Time: 12:50 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2011
Notification Time: 16:42 [ET]
Event Date: 10/21/2011
Event Time: 12:50 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
DAVID HILLS (R3DO)
DAVID HILLS (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
AUTOMATIC REACTOR SCRAM DUE TO LOCKOUT OF AUXILIARY POWER TRANSFORMER
"The station experienced a lockout of the 2R Auxiliary Power Transformer. The resulting transient caused an automatic actuation of the RPS system. All control rods fully inserted. A Group 2 Primary Containment isolation occurred. Both 11 and 12 Emergency Diesel Generators started on a loss of voltage signal. Equipment response was that the 11 ESW [Emergency Service Water] pump (cooling for the #11 Emergency Diesel) failed to develop required pressure. The #13-4160V non-safety related bus failed to restore after the transient [and feed the Division 1 Essential Bus]. Additionally, the #15 bus transferred to the 1AR transformer [and is feeding the Essential Bus]."
The #11 Emergency Diesel Generator is currently tagged out of service. Electrical supply is being provided by offsite power. Reactor heat is being removed through the main steam line to the main condenser and reactor water inventory is being provided by the feedwater system. The SRVs lifted and reseated. The HPCI system was manually place into a pressure control mode.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is being notified due to the licensee violating the site discharge canal temperature rate of change limit.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM RYAN RICHARDS TO JOHN KNOKE AT 1730 EDT ON 11/01/2011 * * *
"Prior to this event the 'B' Control Room Emergency Filtration (CREF) and 'B' Control Room Ventilation (CRV) Systems were inoperable for planned maintenance. On 10-21-11 at 1325 CDT, the #11 EDG ESW Pump was declared inoperable due to low cooling water pump flow, resulting in the #11 EDG being inoperable, which in turn resulted in the 'A' CREF and 'A' CRV being inoperable.
"Contrary to reporting requirements this condition was not identified and reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as required within 8-hours in the previous event notification. This condition resulted in a loss of safety function for both divisions of CREF and CRV. This update amends the 10-21-11 event notification to include this as an 8-hour non-emergency event pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D)."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R3DO (Nick Valos)
"The station experienced a lockout of the 2R Auxiliary Power Transformer. The resulting transient caused an automatic actuation of the RPS system. All control rods fully inserted. A Group 2 Primary Containment isolation occurred. Both 11 and 12 Emergency Diesel Generators started on a loss of voltage signal. Equipment response was that the 11 ESW [Emergency Service Water] pump (cooling for the #11 Emergency Diesel) failed to develop required pressure. The #13-4160V non-safety related bus failed to restore after the transient [and feed the Division 1 Essential Bus]. Additionally, the #15 bus transferred to the 1AR transformer [and is feeding the Essential Bus]."
The #11 Emergency Diesel Generator is currently tagged out of service. Electrical supply is being provided by offsite power. Reactor heat is being removed through the main steam line to the main condenser and reactor water inventory is being provided by the feedwater system. The SRVs lifted and reseated. The HPCI system was manually place into a pressure control mode.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is being notified due to the licensee violating the site discharge canal temperature rate of change limit.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM RYAN RICHARDS TO JOHN KNOKE AT 1730 EDT ON 11/01/2011 * * *
"Prior to this event the 'B' Control Room Emergency Filtration (CREF) and 'B' Control Room Ventilation (CRV) Systems were inoperable for planned maintenance. On 10-21-11 at 1325 CDT, the #11 EDG ESW Pump was declared inoperable due to low cooling water pump flow, resulting in the #11 EDG being inoperable, which in turn resulted in the 'A' CREF and 'A' CRV being inoperable.
"Contrary to reporting requirements this condition was not identified and reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as required within 8-hours in the previous event notification. This condition resulted in a loss of safety function for both divisions of CREF and CRV. This update amends the 10-21-11 event notification to include this as an 8-hour non-emergency event pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D)."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R3DO (Nick Valos)