Event Notification Report for September 08, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/07/2012 - 09/08/2012
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48288
Facility: ROBINSON
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: GEORGE CURTIS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: GEORGE CURTIS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 09/08/2012
Notification Time: 08:16 [ET]
Event Date: 09/08/2012
Event Time: 08:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/08/2012
Notification Time: 08:16 [ET]
Event Date: 09/08/2012
Event Time: 08:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/08/2012
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):
MARK LESSER (R2DO)
MARK LESSER (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EMERGENCY OFFSITE FACILITY/TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION MAINTENANCE
"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the work activity affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"Planned maintenance activities are being performed today to the Emergency Offsite Facility (EOF)/Technical Support Center (TSC) HVAC. The work entails replacement of a pressure switch. The filtration portion of the system will not be affected by this work. This work activity is planned to be performed and completed expeditiously within about 3.5 hours including establishing and removing the clearances and performing post maintenance testing; however, restoration time required during the maintenance could exceed the time required to activate the TSC.
"If an emergency condition occurs that requires activation of the EOF and TSC, plans are to utilize the EOF and TSC during the time this work activity is being performed as long as habitability conditions allow. The Emergency Response Organization team members will be relocated to alternate locations if required by habitability conditions in accordance with emergency implementing procedures. Alternate emergency response facilities will remain available in the event that relocation is necessary."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Licensee has also notified state and local agencies.
* * * UPDATE FROM GEORGE CURTIS TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1025 EDT ON 9/8/2012 * * *
The maintenance work was completed. The TSC and EOF were declared operable as of 1025 EDT. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Lesser).
"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the work activity affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"Planned maintenance activities are being performed today to the Emergency Offsite Facility (EOF)/Technical Support Center (TSC) HVAC. The work entails replacement of a pressure switch. The filtration portion of the system will not be affected by this work. This work activity is planned to be performed and completed expeditiously within about 3.5 hours including establishing and removing the clearances and performing post maintenance testing; however, restoration time required during the maintenance could exceed the time required to activate the TSC.
"If an emergency condition occurs that requires activation of the EOF and TSC, plans are to utilize the EOF and TSC during the time this work activity is being performed as long as habitability conditions allow. The Emergency Response Organization team members will be relocated to alternate locations if required by habitability conditions in accordance with emergency implementing procedures. Alternate emergency response facilities will remain available in the event that relocation is necessary."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Licensee has also notified state and local agencies.
* * * UPDATE FROM GEORGE CURTIS TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1025 EDT ON 9/8/2012 * * *
The maintenance work was completed. The TSC and EOF were declared operable as of 1025 EDT. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Lesser).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48289
Facility: TURKEY POINT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: KEITH MAESTAS
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: KEITH MAESTAS
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 09/08/2012
Notification Time: 13:12 [ET]
Event Date: 09/08/2012
Event Time: 12:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/08/2012
Notification Time: 13:12 [ET]
Event Date: 09/08/2012
Event Time: 12:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/08/2012
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):
MARK LESSER (R2DO)
MARK LESSER (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 12 | Power Operation | 12 | Power Operation |
| 4 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
HISTORICAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION EVALUATION DEFICIENCY
"FPL (Florida Power & Light) previously reported (EN 47819) that a portion of the Turkey Point Technical Support Center (TSC) Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) was deenergized for maintenance during two extended periods. FPL concluded that due to the condition, the TSC may not have been fully functional under every postulated design basis accident scenario. As a result of further investigation, FPL has been unable to validate the historical TSC design basis assumptions for habitability for an indeterminate period in the past. Among the issues identified include (a) seized HVAC isolation damper, (b) unsecured HVAC balancing damper, and (c) voids in the concrete shield wall. Additionally, while the original design basis did not provide for any unfiltered air inleakage, the HVAC system was constructed and maintained to ensure only that a positive pressure could be achieved.
"FPL has addressed the TSC issues. A new dose analysis and recent tracer gas test have established TSC compliance with the current licensing basis. Therefore, the TSC is fully functional at this time.
"This report is made for historical conditions in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"FPL (Florida Power & Light) previously reported (EN 47819) that a portion of the Turkey Point Technical Support Center (TSC) Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) was deenergized for maintenance during two extended periods. FPL concluded that due to the condition, the TSC may not have been fully functional under every postulated design basis accident scenario. As a result of further investigation, FPL has been unable to validate the historical TSC design basis assumptions for habitability for an indeterminate period in the past. Among the issues identified include (a) seized HVAC isolation damper, (b) unsecured HVAC balancing damper, and (c) voids in the concrete shield wall. Additionally, while the original design basis did not provide for any unfiltered air inleakage, the HVAC system was constructed and maintained to ensure only that a positive pressure could be achieved.
"FPL has addressed the TSC issues. A new dose analysis and recent tracer gas test have established TSC compliance with the current licensing basis. Therefore, the TSC is fully functional at this time.
"This report is made for historical conditions in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 50534
Rep Org: KENTUCKY DEPT OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: CARMEUSE LIME & STONE
Region: 1
City: MAYSVILLE State: KY
County:
License #: 201-179-56
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ERIC PERRY
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: CARMEUSE LIME & STONE
Region: 1
City: MAYSVILLE State: KY
County:
License #: 201-179-56
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ERIC PERRY
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 10/14/2014
Notification Time: 15:16 [ET]
Event Date: 09/08/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/14/2014
Notification Time: 15:16 [ET]
Event Date: 09/08/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/14/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
WILLIAM COOK (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (E-MA)
WILLIAM COOK (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (E-MA)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE SHUTTER STUCK OPEN
The following report was received via fax:
"On 9/8/12 while conducting a 6 month physical inventory, the licensee, Carmeuse Lime & Stone, discovered the shutter was unable to close on a Berthold Systems, Inc. fixed gauging device model LB 300 L, serial# 190-02-08, containing 16 mCi Cs-137. The licensee contacted Berthold Systems, Inc. on 9/10/2012 to repair the shutter. The gauging device was repaired by the manufacturer on 1/31/2013. The delay in repair was due to an unavailability of repair parts. The repair parts had to be shipped from Germany. A leak test was conducted following repairs and indicated less than 185 Bq (0.005 micro-curies). The root cause of the failure of the on/off mechanism was due to corrosion and dust due to the gauging device's environment. This licensee produces industrial grade lime and the gauging device is operated in a dusty environment. This event was not reported to the KY RHB as required by regulation and was discovered during a routine health and safety inspection conducted on 6/3/2014."
Kentucky Event: KY140004
The following report was received via fax:
"On 9/8/12 while conducting a 6 month physical inventory, the licensee, Carmeuse Lime & Stone, discovered the shutter was unable to close on a Berthold Systems, Inc. fixed gauging device model LB 300 L, serial# 190-02-08, containing 16 mCi Cs-137. The licensee contacted Berthold Systems, Inc. on 9/10/2012 to repair the shutter. The gauging device was repaired by the manufacturer on 1/31/2013. The delay in repair was due to an unavailability of repair parts. The repair parts had to be shipped from Germany. A leak test was conducted following repairs and indicated less than 185 Bq (0.005 micro-curies). The root cause of the failure of the on/off mechanism was due to corrosion and dust due to the gauging device's environment. This licensee produces industrial grade lime and the gauging device is operated in a dusty environment. This event was not reported to the KY RHB as required by regulation and was discovered during a routine health and safety inspection conducted on 6/3/2014."
Kentucky Event: KY140004