Event Notification Report for April 26, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/25/2012 - 04/26/2012
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47868
Facility: FERMI
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GEORGE PICCARD
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GEORGE PICCARD
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 04/26/2012
Notification Time: 14:55 [ET]
Event Date: 04/26/2012
Event Time: 10:12 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/26/2012
Notification Time: 14:55 [ET]
Event Date: 04/26/2012
Event Time: 10:12 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/26/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
JULIO LARA (R3DO)
JULIO LARA (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
VALID ACTUATION OF THE REACTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM DURING TESTING
"At 1012 EDT on April 26, 2012, during the Reactor Pressure Vessel Hydrostatic Test, a valid high pressure reactor scram occurred due to issues related to controlling pressure near rated values. This actuation of the Reactor Protection System was not part of the pre-planned testing sequence. All control rods were fully inserted at the time of the scram. This report is being made in accordance with 10CFR50.72 (b)(3)(iv)(A), 'Any event or condition that results in valid actuation of any of the systems listed except when the actuation results from and is part of a pre-planned sequence during testing or reactor operation.' The reactor scram was reset after reactor pressure was lowered."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 1012 EDT on April 26, 2012, during the Reactor Pressure Vessel Hydrostatic Test, a valid high pressure reactor scram occurred due to issues related to controlling pressure near rated values. This actuation of the Reactor Protection System was not part of the pre-planned testing sequence. All control rods were fully inserted at the time of the scram. This report is being made in accordance with 10CFR50.72 (b)(3)(iv)(A), 'Any event or condition that results in valid actuation of any of the systems listed except when the actuation results from and is part of a pre-planned sequence during testing or reactor operation.' The reactor scram was reset after reactor pressure was lowered."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47866
Facility: SURRY
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: BRET RICKERT
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: BRET RICKERT
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 04/26/2012
Notification Time: 13:50 [ET]
Event Date: 04/26/2012
Event Time: 09:55 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/26/2012
Notification Time: 13:50 [ET]
Event Date: 04/26/2012
Event Time: 09:55 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/26/2012
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):
RANDY MUSSER (R2DO)
RANDY MUSSER (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 94 | Power Operation | 94 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO DEATH OF A BALD EAGLE
"At 0955 [EDT] on April 26, 2012, a bald eagle (bird of prey) caused a phase to phase fault on the Station's 428 power line (power to buildings outside the protected area). The fault temporarily de-energized the 428 line. The bald eagle was found dead beneath the power lines.
"Two outside agencies, The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be notified.
"This is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) for an event that required notification of other government agencies.
"The NRC Resident has been informed."
"At 0955 [EDT] on April 26, 2012, a bald eagle (bird of prey) caused a phase to phase fault on the Station's 428 power line (power to buildings outside the protected area). The fault temporarily de-energized the 428 line. The bald eagle was found dead beneath the power lines.
"Two outside agencies, The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be notified.
"This is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) for an event that required notification of other government agencies.
"The NRC Resident has been informed."
Agreement State
Event Number: 47966
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: BASF CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: GEISMAR State: LA
County:
License #: LA-2304-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES PATE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: BASF CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: GEISMAR State: LA
County:
License #: LA-2304-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES PATE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 05/25/2012
Notification Time: 16:33 [ET]
Event Date: 04/26/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/25/2012
Notification Time: 16:33 [ET]
Event Date: 04/26/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/25/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
FSME VIA EMAIL
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
FSME VIA EMAIL
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEVEL/DENSITY GAUGE SHUTTER MALFUNCTION
The following information was obtained from the State of Louisiana via fax:
"On April 26, 2012, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) received notification that a shutter malfunctioned on an Ohmart Corporation Level/Density gauge at BASF Corporation. BASF Corporation has a RAM License LA-2304-L01 and Agency Interest Number 2049. The gauge was a Model SH-F1, containing a Cs-137 sealed source, serial number 6274GK with 50 mCi of activity. Ohmart sent out a field engineer to repair the following devices: 1) Ohmart Model SH-F1 level/density gauge, serial number 67471 to replace shutter and rotor; 2) Ohmart Model SH-F1 level/density gauge, serial number 6292GK to lubricate and restore proper shutter function; 3) Ohmart Model SH-F1 level/density gauge, serial number 6247GK, source holder remains stuck in the open position and the gauge is scheduled to be replaced and disposed of at a licensed facility. This incident is reference by LDEQ T139229."
LA Report ID No.: LA120001
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
The following information was obtained from the State of Louisiana via fax:
"On April 26, 2012, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) received notification that a shutter malfunctioned on an Ohmart Corporation Level/Density gauge at BASF Corporation. BASF Corporation has a RAM License LA-2304-L01 and Agency Interest Number 2049. The gauge was a Model SH-F1, containing a Cs-137 sealed source, serial number 6274GK with 50 mCi of activity. Ohmart sent out a field engineer to repair the following devices: 1) Ohmart Model SH-F1 level/density gauge, serial number 67471 to replace shutter and rotor; 2) Ohmart Model SH-F1 level/density gauge, serial number 6292GK to lubricate and restore proper shutter function; 3) Ohmart Model SH-F1 level/density gauge, serial number 6247GK, source holder remains stuck in the open position and the gauge is scheduled to be replaced and disposed of at a licensed facility. This incident is reference by LDEQ T139229."
LA Report ID No.: LA120001
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