Event Notification Report for December 05, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/04/2012 - 12/05/2012
EVENT NUMBERS
4855848559485604856148562
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48558
Facility: ROBINSON
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: KENNETH MYHREN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: KENNETH MYHREN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 12/05/2012
Notification Time: 08:00 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2012
Event Time: 00:31 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2012
Notification Time: 08:00 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2012
Event Time: 00:31 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2012
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):
ALAN BLAMEY (R2DO)
ALAN BLAMEY (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 |
RADIATION MONITOR OUT OF SERVICE FOR PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of emergency assessment capability. On December 5, 2012, Radiation Monitor R-9, Letdown Line Radiation Monitor, was bypassed at 0031 hours as part of planned maintenance on the Chemical Volume and Control System and is not available for monitoring letdown line radiation.
"This radiation monitor is used for accident assessment and is credited for Emergency Action Level (EAL) classification for an Unusual Event in the Robinson Nuclear Plant Emergency Plan. Additionally, this monitor is one of multiple indicators used to detect the loss of a fission product barrier. Inability to classify an EAL due to an out of service monitor is considered a loss of accident assessment capability and is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as described in NUREG-1022, Rev. 2. Actions are in place to restore the monitor to functional status.
"The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified."
* * * UPDATE AT 2028 EST ON 12/5/12 FROM GEORGE CURTIS TO S. SANDIN * * *
Radiation Monitor R-9 was returned to service at 2022 EST.
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Blamey).
"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of emergency assessment capability. On December 5, 2012, Radiation Monitor R-9, Letdown Line Radiation Monitor, was bypassed at 0031 hours as part of planned maintenance on the Chemical Volume and Control System and is not available for monitoring letdown line radiation.
"This radiation monitor is used for accident assessment and is credited for Emergency Action Level (EAL) classification for an Unusual Event in the Robinson Nuclear Plant Emergency Plan. Additionally, this monitor is one of multiple indicators used to detect the loss of a fission product barrier. Inability to classify an EAL due to an out of service monitor is considered a loss of accident assessment capability and is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as described in NUREG-1022, Rev. 2. Actions are in place to restore the monitor to functional status.
"The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified."
* * * UPDATE AT 2028 EST ON 12/5/12 FROM GEORGE CURTIS TO S. SANDIN * * *
Radiation Monitor R-9 was returned to service at 2022 EST.
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Blamey).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48559
Facility: HARRIS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: AARON TUBB
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: AARON TUBB
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 12/05/2012
Notification Time: 09:15 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2012
Event Time: 08:47 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2012
Notification Time: 09:15 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2012
Event Time: 08:47 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2012
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):
ALAN BLAMEY (R2DO)
ALAN BLAMEY (R2DO)
| 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 VENTILATION REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR MAINTENANCE
"At approximately 0847 EST on December 5, 2012, maintenance [was commenced] on the Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation system to restore automatic differential pressure control to the TSC ventilation damper D-5. Following the maintenance, a 10 hour functionality run will be performed. Following a successful 10 hour run, full functionality of the TSC ventilation system will be declared.
"If an emergency requiring activation of the TSC should occur, procedural guidance exists for the Radiation Protection staff to perform continuous air monitoring of the TSC atmosphere to determine habitability conditions.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to the Technical Support Center ventilation support system being non-functional during the maintenance and the 10 hour run. The Site Emergency Coordinator and Emergency Response Manager have been notified.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been informed."
"At approximately 0847 EST on December 5, 2012, maintenance [was commenced] on the Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation system to restore automatic differential pressure control to the TSC ventilation damper D-5. Following the maintenance, a 10 hour functionality run will be performed. Following a successful 10 hour run, full functionality of the TSC ventilation system will be declared.
"If an emergency requiring activation of the TSC should occur, procedural guidance exists for the Radiation Protection staff to perform continuous air monitoring of the TSC atmosphere to determine habitability conditions.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to the Technical Support Center ventilation support system being non-functional during the maintenance and the 10 hour run. The Site Emergency Coordinator and Emergency Response Manager have been notified.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been informed."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48560
Facility: HOPE CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOHN PANAGOTOPULOS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOHN PANAGOTOPULOS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 12/05/2012
Notification Time: 09:30 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2012
Event Time: 09:21 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2012
Notification Time: 09:30 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2012
Event Time: 09:21 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2012
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):
DON JACKSON (R1DO)
DON JACKSON (R1DO)
| 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 VENTILATION REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR MAINTENANCE
"On December 5, 2012, at 0921 EST, the Hope Creek Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation system was removed from service to perform planned maintenance on the system. The maintenance consists of a 54 month inspection of the feeder breaker. The removal of ventilation, potentially affects the TSC habitability during a declared emergency requiring activation.
"Appropriate compensatory measures are in place while ventilation is out of service. The Emergency Response Organization duty team has been notified of the maintenance and the possible need to activate the TSC in an alternate location. The ventilation system is scheduled to be out of service for approximately 12 hours."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will notify the local township.
"On December 5, 2012, at 0921 EST, the Hope Creek Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation system was removed from service to perform planned maintenance on the system. The maintenance consists of a 54 month inspection of the feeder breaker. The removal of ventilation, potentially affects the TSC habitability during a declared emergency requiring activation.
"Appropriate compensatory measures are in place while ventilation is out of service. The Emergency Response Organization duty team has been notified of the maintenance and the possible need to activate the TSC in an alternate location. The ventilation system is scheduled to be out of service for approximately 12 hours."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will notify the local township.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48561
Facility: SUMMER
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-AP1000,[3] W-AP1000
NRC Notified By: GARRETT SANDERS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-AP1000,[3] W-AP1000
NRC Notified By: GARRETT SANDERS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 12/05/2012
Notification Time: 13:03 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2012
Event Time: 08:10 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2012
Notification Time: 13:03 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2012
Event Time: 08:10 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2012
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):
ALAN BLAMEY (R2DO)
MARK KING (NRR)
JASON KOZAL (IRD)
ALAN BLAMEY (R2DO)
MARK KING (NRR)
JASON KOZAL (IRD)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Under Construction | 0 | Under Construction |
| 3 | N | N | 0 | Under Construction | 0 | Under Construction |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO A NON-WORK RELATED MEDICAL EVENT
"This is a non-emergency 4-hour informational notification to the NRC in accordance with the reporting requirements of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"On December 5, 2012 at approximately 0810 hours EST, a contract employee within the construction area suffered a non-work related personal medical event. The individual was transported offsite and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
"OSHA was notified at 1134 EST pursuant to the requirements of 29 CFR 1904.39. There was no radioactive contamination involved in this event. South Carolina Electric and Gas Company has not observed any heightened media interest as a result of this event. No other notifications to government agencies are expected.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"This is a non-emergency 4-hour informational notification to the NRC in accordance with the reporting requirements of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"On December 5, 2012 at approximately 0810 hours EST, a contract employee within the construction area suffered a non-work related personal medical event. The individual was transported offsite and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
"OSHA was notified at 1134 EST pursuant to the requirements of 29 CFR 1904.39. There was no radioactive contamination involved in this event. South Carolina Electric and Gas Company has not observed any heightened media interest as a result of this event. No other notifications to government agencies are expected.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 48562
Rep Org: ARCELORMITTAL
Licensee: ARCELORMITTAL
Region: 3
City: EAST CHICAGO State: IN
County:
License #: 13-03086-03
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SACOTT BUSH
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: ARCELORMITTAL
Region: 3
City: EAST CHICAGO State: IN
County:
License #: 13-03086-03
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SACOTT BUSH
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 12/05/2012
Notification Time: 17:10 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2012
Event Time: 12:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2012
Notification Time: 17:10 [ET]
Event Date: 12/05/2012
Event Time: 12:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/05/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
PATTY PELKE (R3DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
PATTY PELKE (R3DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
FIXED GAUGE SHUTTER FAILED TO CLOSE
During a maintenance outage, the shutter on a fixed gauge failed to close. The specific gauge information is as follows:
Make: Texas Nuclear
Model: 5010
Source: 1000mCi Am-241/Be
The gauge is used for weighing purposes. The licensee has contacted the manufacturer, Thermo Fisher, who is scheduled to arrive on-site at 1000 EST on 12/6/12. There were no personnel exposures involved and the area containing the gauge has been posted to prevent employees from entering inadvertently.
During a maintenance outage, the shutter on a fixed gauge failed to close. The specific gauge information is as follows:
Make: Texas Nuclear
Model: 5010
Source: 1000mCi Am-241/Be
The gauge is used for weighing purposes. The licensee has contacted the manufacturer, Thermo Fisher, who is scheduled to arrive on-site at 1000 EST on 12/6/12. There were no personnel exposures involved and the area containing the gauge has been posted to prevent employees from entering inadvertently.