Event Notification Report for September 12, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/11/2012 - 09/12/2012
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48301
Facility: COOPER
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: CURTIS MARTIN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: CURTIS MARTIN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 09/12/2012
Notification Time: 09:33 [ET]
Event Date: 09/12/2012
Event Time: 08:06 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/13/2012
Notification Time: 09:33 [ET]
Event Date: 09/12/2012
Event Time: 08:06 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/13/2012
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):
RYAN LANTZ (R4DO)
RYAN LANTZ (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 |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER OUT OF SERVICE FOR PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"A planned maintenance activity at Cooper Nuclear Station will remove the TSC [Technical Support Center] ventilation system from service. The TSC ventilation system will be rendered non-functional during this maintenance period. The repair to the TSC ventilation is expected to last less than 2 days.
"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures unless uninhabitable due to ambient temperature, radiological, or other conditions. CNS Station procedures provide appropriate monitoring and compensatory measures to ensure habitability of the TSC and, if necessary, instructions for relocation of TSC personnel should the need arise. In the event of TSC activation, maintenance will be expedited to restore ventilation to service.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to the loss of an Emergency Response Facility (ERF). An update will be provided once the TSC ventilation system has been restored to normal operation.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
* * * UPDATE FROM CURTIS MARTIN TO PETE SNYDER AT 1026 EDT ON 9/13/12 * * *
At 0910 CDT on 9/13/12 the TSC ventilation system has been returned to service. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R4DO (Lantz).
"A planned maintenance activity at Cooper Nuclear Station will remove the TSC [Technical Support Center] ventilation system from service. The TSC ventilation system will be rendered non-functional during this maintenance period. The repair to the TSC ventilation is expected to last less than 2 days.
"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures unless uninhabitable due to ambient temperature, radiological, or other conditions. CNS Station procedures provide appropriate monitoring and compensatory measures to ensure habitability of the TSC and, if necessary, instructions for relocation of TSC personnel should the need arise. In the event of TSC activation, maintenance will be expedited to restore ventilation to service.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to the loss of an Emergency Response Facility (ERF). An update will be provided once the TSC ventilation system has been restored to normal operation.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
* * * UPDATE FROM CURTIS MARTIN TO PETE SNYDER AT 1026 EDT ON 9/13/12 * * *
At 0910 CDT on 9/13/12 the TSC ventilation system has been returned to service. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R4DO (Lantz).
Agreement State
Event Number: 50335
Rep Org: MA RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM
Licensee: ECO RECYCLING
Region: 1
City: BROCKTON State: MA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANTHONY CARPENITO
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Licensee: ECO RECYCLING
Region: 1
City: BROCKTON State: MA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANTHONY CARPENITO
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 08/01/2014
Notification Time: 11:22 [ET]
Event Date: 09/12/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2014
Notification Time: 11:22 [ET]
Event Date: 09/12/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - ALPHATRON IONIZATION VACUUM GAUGE FOUND IN LOAD OF SCRAP METAL
The following information was obtained from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via email:
"On 9/12/12, a scrap metal load shipped by ECO Recycling of Brockton, MA, was rejected by Metal Recycling of Providence, RI, for triggering the site's radiation detectors. The highest vehicle radiation reading was < 0.2 mR/hr. The vehicle returned to Brockton where, on 9/13/12, one device (described as an Alphatron ionization vacuum gauge containing approximately 500 microCuries Radium-226 manufactured by National Resources of Newton, MA approximately 40 years ago) was located and removed from the load by an independent consultant and isolated in secure storage on-site in Brockton for future disposition. The consultant indicated < 0.5 mR/hr readings in accessible areas near the storage container. The original owner not determined. The device continues to be secured at Brockton site as of 8/1/14.
"The Agency [Massachusetts Radiation Control Program] considers this event to still be OPEN."
Event Docket #: 19-1408
* * * UPDATE AT 1441 EDT ON 9/2/2014 FROM TONY CARPENITO TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
The following information was received via e-mail:
"9/12/14 Update - Agency conducted on-site inspection 8/1/14. No significant change to previously reported information. Agency [Massachusetts Radiation Control Program] review ongoing.
"The Agency considers this matter to still be OPEN."
Notified the R1DO (Ferdas) and FSME Event Resources (via e-mail).
* * * UPDATE ON 10/7/14 AT 1512 EDT FROM ANTHONY CARPENITO TO DONG PARK * * *
The following was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via email:
"ECO Recycling in process of soliciting / collecting quotes from waste brokers for proper disposal.
"Agency review ongoing. Agency considers this event to still be OPEN."
Notified R1DO (Bower) and FSME Events Resource via email.
* * * UPDATE ON 11/6/14 AT 1151 EDT FROM ANTHONY CARPENITO TO DONG PARK * * *
The following was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via email:
"ECO Recycling continuing process of soliciting / collecting quotes from waste brokers for proper disposal.
"Agency review ongoing. Agency considers this event to still be OPEN."
Notified R1DO (Gray), FSME Events Resource, and NMSS Events Resource via email.
* * * UPDATE ON 12/12/14 FROM ANTHONY CARPENITO TO HOWIE CROUCH VIA EMAIL ON 12/12/14 AT 1424 EST * * *
"ECO Recycling arranged for source to be removed by registered waste broker. Upon Agency [State of Massachusetts] contact and inquiry, waste broker confirmed source pick-up scheduled for third week in January 2015. Agency considers this event to still be OPEN. Agency will close this event when source is removed from Brockton site."
Notified R1DO (Rogge) and NMSS Events Notification via email.
The following information was obtained from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via email:
"On 9/12/12, a scrap metal load shipped by ECO Recycling of Brockton, MA, was rejected by Metal Recycling of Providence, RI, for triggering the site's radiation detectors. The highest vehicle radiation reading was < 0.2 mR/hr. The vehicle returned to Brockton where, on 9/13/12, one device (described as an Alphatron ionization vacuum gauge containing approximately 500 microCuries Radium-226 manufactured by National Resources of Newton, MA approximately 40 years ago) was located and removed from the load by an independent consultant and isolated in secure storage on-site in Brockton for future disposition. The consultant indicated < 0.5 mR/hr readings in accessible areas near the storage container. The original owner not determined. The device continues to be secured at Brockton site as of 8/1/14.
"The Agency [Massachusetts Radiation Control Program] considers this event to still be OPEN."
Event Docket #: 19-1408
* * * UPDATE AT 1441 EDT ON 9/2/2014 FROM TONY CARPENITO TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
The following information was received via e-mail:
"9/12/14 Update - Agency conducted on-site inspection 8/1/14. No significant change to previously reported information. Agency [Massachusetts Radiation Control Program] review ongoing.
"The Agency considers this matter to still be OPEN."
Notified the R1DO (Ferdas) and FSME Event Resources (via e-mail).
* * * UPDATE ON 10/7/14 AT 1512 EDT FROM ANTHONY CARPENITO TO DONG PARK * * *
The following was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via email:
"ECO Recycling in process of soliciting / collecting quotes from waste brokers for proper disposal.
"Agency review ongoing. Agency considers this event to still be OPEN."
Notified R1DO (Bower) and FSME Events Resource via email.
* * * UPDATE ON 11/6/14 AT 1151 EDT FROM ANTHONY CARPENITO TO DONG PARK * * *
The following was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via email:
"ECO Recycling continuing process of soliciting / collecting quotes from waste brokers for proper disposal.
"Agency review ongoing. Agency considers this event to still be OPEN."
Notified R1DO (Gray), FSME Events Resource, and NMSS Events Resource via email.
* * * UPDATE ON 12/12/14 FROM ANTHONY CARPENITO TO HOWIE CROUCH VIA EMAIL ON 12/12/14 AT 1424 EST * * *
"ECO Recycling arranged for source to be removed by registered waste broker. Upon Agency [State of Massachusetts] contact and inquiry, waste broker confirmed source pick-up scheduled for third week in January 2015. Agency considers this event to still be OPEN. Agency will close this event when source is removed from Brockton site."
Notified R1DO (Rogge) and NMSS Events Notification via email.