Event Notification Report for September 19, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/18/2012 - 09/19/2012
EVENT NUMBERS
48356483204832148330
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 48356
Rep Org: ARIZONA RADIATION REGULATORY AGENCY
Licensee: PHOENIX RAYTHEON MISSILE SYSTEMS
Region: 4
City: TUCSON State: AZ
County:
License #: 10-167
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: AUBREY GOODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: PHOENIX RAYTHEON MISSILE SYSTEMS
Region: 4
City: TUCSON State: AZ
County:
License #: 10-167
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: AUBREY GOODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 09/28/2012
Notification Time: 17:19 [ET]
Event Date: 09/19/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/28/2012
Notification Time: 17:19 [ET]
Event Date: 09/19/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/28/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
NEIL OKEEFE (R4DO)
FSME RESOURCE (EMAI)
NEIL OKEEFE (R4DO)
FSME RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEAKING SEALED SOURCE
The State of Arizona reported the following via email:
"The Agency was notified on 9/19/2012 that the licensee had wipe test results which indicated that two of the Americium-241 sealed sources they possessed are leaking or contaminated. Each Am-241 sealed source has 3 solid metal foils of Am-241 with an activity of 2.1 mCi for each foil, for a total activity of 6.3 mCi for each source. Sealed source number 004 was never installed in an instrument and was stored in a canister provided by the manufacturer. The failed leak test, which showed 0.022 microCuries of removable contamination, occurred on April 19, 2012, but was not reported to the Agency until September 19, 2012. The second failed leak test occurred on source number 003 on September 19, 2012. It was previously installed in a positive mode ion mobility spectrometer where an engineer viewed signs of corrosion on the source. A subsequent leak test showed 0.92 microCuries of removable contamination. The Agency laboratory confirmed the results.
"The licensee has already sent one source, serial number 004, back to the vendor and is in the process of returning the second source."
Arizona First Notice 12-023
The State of Arizona reported the following via email:
"The Agency was notified on 9/19/2012 that the licensee had wipe test results which indicated that two of the Americium-241 sealed sources they possessed are leaking or contaminated. Each Am-241 sealed source has 3 solid metal foils of Am-241 with an activity of 2.1 mCi for each foil, for a total activity of 6.3 mCi for each source. Sealed source number 004 was never installed in an instrument and was stored in a canister provided by the manufacturer. The failed leak test, which showed 0.022 microCuries of removable contamination, occurred on April 19, 2012, but was not reported to the Agency until September 19, 2012. The second failed leak test occurred on source number 003 on September 19, 2012. It was previously installed in a positive mode ion mobility spectrometer where an engineer viewed signs of corrosion on the source. A subsequent leak test showed 0.92 microCuries of removable contamination. The Agency laboratory confirmed the results.
"The licensee has already sent one source, serial number 004, back to the vendor and is in the process of returning the second source."
Arizona First Notice 12-023
Agreement State
Event Number: 48320
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: BAYER MATERIAL SCIENCE LLC
Region: 4
City: BAYTOWN State: TX
County:
License #: 01577
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KAREN BLANCHARD
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Licensee: BAYER MATERIAL SCIENCE LLC
Region: 4
City: BAYTOWN State: TX
County:
License #: 01577
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KAREN BLANCHARD
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 09/19/2012
Notification Time: 14:47 [ET]
Event Date: 09/19/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/19/2012
Notification Time: 14:47 [ET]
Event Date: 09/19/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/19/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE SHUTTERS STUCK OPEN
State of Texas provided the following information via email:
"On September 19, 2012, the licensee notified the Agency [Texas Department of Health] that during a routine inspection it had discovered that the shutters on two Berthold LB-300L gauges were stuck in the open position. Both gauges contained cobalt-60 sources: one source was 1.9 milliCuries and the other was 1.68 milliCuries. Since these gauges normally operate in the open position, there was no increased risk of exposure to any individual. The licensee is making arrangements for a licensed vendor representative to make repairs as soon as possible. Information will be provided in accordance with SA-300 as it is obtained.
"Source holder/source information: 1.9 mCi cobalt-60 source holder/source SN: 1412/1-7-98; 1.68 mCi cobalt-60 source holder/source SN: 1771/2-11-00."
Texas Incident #: I-8990
State of Texas provided the following information via email:
"On September 19, 2012, the licensee notified the Agency [Texas Department of Health] that during a routine inspection it had discovered that the shutters on two Berthold LB-300L gauges were stuck in the open position. Both gauges contained cobalt-60 sources: one source was 1.9 milliCuries and the other was 1.68 milliCuries. Since these gauges normally operate in the open position, there was no increased risk of exposure to any individual. The licensee is making arrangements for a licensed vendor representative to make repairs as soon as possible. Information will be provided in accordance with SA-300 as it is obtained.
"Source holder/source information: 1.9 mCi cobalt-60 source holder/source SN: 1412/1-7-98; 1.68 mCi cobalt-60 source holder/source SN: 1771/2-11-00."
Texas Incident #: I-8990
Part 21
Event Number: 48321
Rep Org: THE SHAW GROUP INC.
Licensee: CIVES STEEL COMPANY
Region: 1
City: CHARLOTTE State: NC
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: EDWARD HUBNER
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: CIVES STEEL COMPANY
Region: 1
City: CHARLOTTE State: NC
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: EDWARD HUBNER
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 09/19/2012
Notification Time: 15:15 [ET]
Event Date: 09/19/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/19/2012
Notification Time: 15:15 [ET]
Event Date: 09/19/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/19/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21(a)(2) - INTERIM EVAL OF DEVIATION
10 CFR Section:
21.21(a)(2) - INTERIM EVAL OF DEVIATION
Person (Organization):
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
PART 21 GROUP (E-MA)
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
PART 21 GROUP (E-MA)
INTERIM 10 CFR PART 21 REPORT REGARDING EMBEDMENTS FOR AP1000 PROJECT VOGTLE UNITS 3 AND 4
"[This notification] provides an interim report in accordance with 10 CFR 21.21 pertaining to the identification of noncompliances and deviations associated with embedments being supplied as basic components for the Vogtle Units 3 and 4, nuclear project.
"The evaluation of reportability in accordance with 10 CFR Part 21 could not be completed within the 60 day evaluation period due to the number of components found with noncompliances and deviations. It is currently expected that the evaluation of these conditions will be completed by November 6, 2012.
"If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Geoffrey Grant, Vice President of Licensing, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance."
"Component Supplier: Cives Steel Company of 102 Airport Road; Thomasville, GA 31757
"During receipt inspection, QC inspectors found that some of the embedments received from Cives Steel Company had noncompliances and deviations, some of which warranted evaluation under 10 CFR Part 21. Examples of the types of deviations identified include unacceptable welds and weld repairs, missing Nelson studs, damaged Nelson studs, improper painting, incorrect dimensions, and illegible markings for identification. Approximately 211 embedments have been identified as having a noncompliance or deviation.
"It is currently expected that the reportability evaluation for 10 CFR Part 21 will be completed by November 6, 2012, due to the quantity of embedments identified and the time required to evaluate the effects from these noncompliances and deviations."
"[This notification] provides an interim report in accordance with 10 CFR 21.21 pertaining to the identification of noncompliances and deviations associated with embedments being supplied as basic components for the Vogtle Units 3 and 4, nuclear project.
"The evaluation of reportability in accordance with 10 CFR Part 21 could not be completed within the 60 day evaluation period due to the number of components found with noncompliances and deviations. It is currently expected that the evaluation of these conditions will be completed by November 6, 2012.
"If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Geoffrey Grant, Vice President of Licensing, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance."
"Component Supplier: Cives Steel Company of 102 Airport Road; Thomasville, GA 31757
"During receipt inspection, QC inspectors found that some of the embedments received from Cives Steel Company had noncompliances and deviations, some of which warranted evaluation under 10 CFR Part 21. Examples of the types of deviations identified include unacceptable welds and weld repairs, missing Nelson studs, damaged Nelson studs, improper painting, incorrect dimensions, and illegible markings for identification. Approximately 211 embedments have been identified as having a noncompliance or deviation.
"It is currently expected that the reportability evaluation for 10 CFR Part 21 will be completed by November 6, 2012, due to the quantity of embedments identified and the time required to evaluate the effects from these noncompliances and deviations."
Agreement State
Event Number: 48330
Rep Org: ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: MCGEHEE State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-0530-0312
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: STEVE MACK
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Licensee: CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: MCGEHEE State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-0530-0312
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: STEVE MACK
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 09/21/2012
Notification Time: 16:46 [ET]
Event Date: 09/19/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/06/2013
Notification Time: 16:46 [ET]
Event Date: 09/19/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/06/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTER ON DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was provided by the State of Arkansas via email:
"During an on-site inspection on September 19, 2012, the licensee stated that a Berthold Model 7440, density gauge was in storage and that the shutter was not operating (stuck open). The gauge is serial number 2718 and contains 50 millicuries of Cesium-137.
"On or about March 30, 2009 the licensee was preparing to replace this gauge. While preparing to remove the gauge from service, it was determined that the shutter would not close. The gauge was removed from service, under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), and placed in a secure storage location by the RSO. The gauge is contained in a metal storage locker, facing down toward a concrete slab.
"In accordance with RH-1502.f.2 (10 CFR 30.50(b)(2) the stuck shutter should have been reported to the State of Arkansas within 24 hours.
"With the manufacturer no longer being in business, the RSO contacted another gauge service company for assistance. The service company indicated they could supply a shielded container to ship the gauge to their facility. At this time, the gauge is still in storage at the licensee's facility.
"The State of Arkansas is awaiting a written report from the licensee and final disposition information for the gauge. The State's event number is AR-2012-010. "
* * * UPDATE FROM STEVE MACK TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1216 EDT ON 5/6/13 VIA EMAIL ***
"The following updates and closes Event 48330.
"The licensee provided a letter dated May 6, 2013 stating that the cause of the shutter malfunction was determined to be the harsh environmental conditions the gauge had been subjected to. This letter also documented the receipt/disposal of the gauge [by Thermo MeasureTech]. The Department [Arkansas Department of Health] considers this event to be closed."
Notified R4DO (Vasquez) and FSME Events Resource.
The following information was provided by the State of Arkansas via email:
"During an on-site inspection on September 19, 2012, the licensee stated that a Berthold Model 7440, density gauge was in storage and that the shutter was not operating (stuck open). The gauge is serial number 2718 and contains 50 millicuries of Cesium-137.
"On or about March 30, 2009 the licensee was preparing to replace this gauge. While preparing to remove the gauge from service, it was determined that the shutter would not close. The gauge was removed from service, under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), and placed in a secure storage location by the RSO. The gauge is contained in a metal storage locker, facing down toward a concrete slab.
"In accordance with RH-1502.f.2 (10 CFR 30.50(b)(2) the stuck shutter should have been reported to the State of Arkansas within 24 hours.
"With the manufacturer no longer being in business, the RSO contacted another gauge service company for assistance. The service company indicated they could supply a shielded container to ship the gauge to their facility. At this time, the gauge is still in storage at the licensee's facility.
"The State of Arkansas is awaiting a written report from the licensee and final disposition information for the gauge. The State's event number is AR-2012-010. "
* * * UPDATE FROM STEVE MACK TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1216 EDT ON 5/6/13 VIA EMAIL ***
"The following updates and closes Event 48330.
"The licensee provided a letter dated May 6, 2013 stating that the cause of the shutter malfunction was determined to be the harsh environmental conditions the gauge had been subjected to. This letter also documented the receipt/disposal of the gauge [by Thermo MeasureTech]. The Department [Arkansas Department of Health] considers this event to be closed."
Notified R4DO (Vasquez) and FSME Events Resource.