Event Notification Report for December 16, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/15/2011 - 12/16/2011
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47530
Facility: FERMI
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GEORGE PICCARD
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GEORGE PICCARD
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 12/16/2011
Notification Time: 16:37 [ET]
Event Date: 12/16/2011
Event Time: 10:17 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/17/2011
Notification Time: 16:37 [ET]
Event Date: 12/16/2011
Event Time: 10:17 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/17/2011
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):
BILLY DICKSON (R3DO)
BILLY DICKSON (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF SAFETY PARAMETER DISPLAY SYSTEM AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE DATA SYSTEM
"At 1017 EST on December 16, 2011, a loss of the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) and the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) occurred due to a process computer malfunction. This loss in capability is being reported as a loss of assessment capability in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
"Indications of related plant variable are available in the Main Control Center. The Visual Annunciator System (VAS) remains functional. Meteorological and process effluent radiological monitor indications are available and dose assessment capability is available and tested functional.
"In the event of a plant emergency, the Emergency Plan can be implemented as assessment capabilities are available under alternate means."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
* * * UPDATE AT 0022 EST ON 12/17/11 FROM GROFF TO HUFFMAN * * *
"At 2235 EST on December 16, 2011, the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) and the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) were restored following the correction of the process computer malfunction. This loss in capability was reported under a loss of assessment capability in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). "
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. R3DO (Dickson) notified.
"At 1017 EST on December 16, 2011, a loss of the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) and the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) occurred due to a process computer malfunction. This loss in capability is being reported as a loss of assessment capability in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
"Indications of related plant variable are available in the Main Control Center. The Visual Annunciator System (VAS) remains functional. Meteorological and process effluent radiological monitor indications are available and dose assessment capability is available and tested functional.
"In the event of a plant emergency, the Emergency Plan can be implemented as assessment capabilities are available under alternate means."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
* * * UPDATE AT 0022 EST ON 12/17/11 FROM GROFF TO HUFFMAN * * *
"At 2235 EST on December 16, 2011, the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) and the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) were restored following the correction of the process computer malfunction. This loss in capability was reported under a loss of assessment capability in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). "
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. R3DO (Dickson) notified.
Agreement State
Event Number: 47601
Rep Org: PA BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: UNIVERSAL WELL SERVICES
Region: 1
City: MT. BRADDOCK State: PA
County:
License #: PA-G0042
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID J. ALLARD
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Licensee: UNIVERSAL WELL SERVICES
Region: 1
City: MT. BRADDOCK State: PA
County:
License #: PA-G0042
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID J. ALLARD
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 01/18/2012
Notification Time: 10:29 [ET]
Event Date: 12/16/2011
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2012
Notification Time: 10:29 [ET]
Event Date: 12/16/2011
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RONALD BELLAMY (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
RONALD BELLAMY (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - SHUTTER FAILURE ON BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES DETECTOR
The following report was received via facsimile from the PA Department of Radiation Protection.
"Notifications: On Friday January 13, 2012, the licensee sent notification via email after close of business, to the central office about an event that took place on March 18, 2011. This email was received by central office on Tuesday January 17, 2012. It is reportable within 24 hours under 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2).
"Event Description: On March 18, 2011, a service vendor was at Universal Well Services to perform a change of the iron piping. At that time, they noticed an improper functioning shutter mechanism and it was temporarily fixed. On December 16, 2011, the licensee was inspected by Pennsylvania DEP (Dept. of Environmental Protection). It was found that the shutter on the Berthold Technologies Detector, Serial Number 10072 had been replaced on December 15, 2011 with a new shutter Serial Number 10275, permanently fixing the shutter failure.
"The device is identified as: Manufacturer: Berthold Technologies USA, LLC; Serial #: 10072 (becoming 10275); Isotope: Cs-137; Activity: 20 mCi.
"CAUSE OF THE EVENT: Excessive build-up of debris
"ACTIONS: The licensee was directed to make the required notification immediately after receiving an NOV (Notice of Violation) from Pennsylvania DEP dated January 13, 2012 about the shutter failure discovered during an inspection on December 16, 2011."
PA Report ID No.: PA110041.
The following report was received via facsimile from the PA Department of Radiation Protection.
"Notifications: On Friday January 13, 2012, the licensee sent notification via email after close of business, to the central office about an event that took place on March 18, 2011. This email was received by central office on Tuesday January 17, 2012. It is reportable within 24 hours under 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2).
"Event Description: On March 18, 2011, a service vendor was at Universal Well Services to perform a change of the iron piping. At that time, they noticed an improper functioning shutter mechanism and it was temporarily fixed. On December 16, 2011, the licensee was inspected by Pennsylvania DEP (Dept. of Environmental Protection). It was found that the shutter on the Berthold Technologies Detector, Serial Number 10072 had been replaced on December 15, 2011 with a new shutter Serial Number 10275, permanently fixing the shutter failure.
"The device is identified as: Manufacturer: Berthold Technologies USA, LLC; Serial #: 10072 (becoming 10275); Isotope: Cs-137; Activity: 20 mCi.
"CAUSE OF THE EVENT: Excessive build-up of debris
"ACTIONS: The licensee was directed to make the required notification immediately after receiving an NOV (Notice of Violation) from Pennsylvania DEP dated January 13, 2012 about the shutter failure discovered during an inspection on December 16, 2011."
PA Report ID No.: PA110041.