Event Notification Report for December 10, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/09/2012 - 12/10/2012
Agreement State
Event Number: 48582
Rep Org: NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: EPPING State: ND
County:
License #: 33-48303-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LEWIS VIGEN
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Licensee: BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: EPPING State: ND
County:
License #: 33-48303-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LEWIS VIGEN
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 12/12/2012
Notification Time: 12:38 [ET]
Event Date: 12/10/2012
Event Time: 09:43 [MST]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2012
Notification Time: 12:38 [ET]
Event Date: 12/10/2012
Event Time: 09:43 [MST]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MARK HAIRE (R4DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
MARK HAIRE (R4DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE - SOURCE DISCONNECTED FROM RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA
While conducting radiography operations with a Sentinel Model 880D camera, the radiographer noticed that the connection to the source was not holding. The radiographer was qualified in source retrieval. He was able to retrieve the source into its secured position. After securing the source he inspected the camera to determine if there was a mechanical problem. No problems were found. It is believed that the problem was due to ice buildup. There were no significant exposures during this event.
While conducting radiography operations with a Sentinel Model 880D camera, the radiographer noticed that the connection to the source was not holding. The radiographer was qualified in source retrieval. He was able to retrieve the source into its secured position. After securing the source he inspected the camera to determine if there was a mechanical problem. No problems were found. It is believed that the problem was due to ice buildup. There were no significant exposures during this event.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48573
Facility: HARRIS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: RICHARD HONEYCUTT
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: RICHARD HONEYCUTT
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 12/10/2012
Notification Time: 07:17 [ET]
Event Date: 12/10/2012
Event Time: 07:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/10/2012
Notification Time: 07:17 [ET]
Event Date: 12/10/2012
Event Time: 07:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/10/2012
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 |
LOSS OF ASSESSMENT CAPABILITY- RADIATION MONITORS INOPERABLE FOR PRE-PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"This is a non-emergency notification. At approximately 07:30 EST on December 10, 2012, radiation monitor RM-01TV-3536-1, Turbine Building Vent Stack Wide Range Gas Monitor (WRGM) will be declared inoperable for pre-planned corrective maintenance on the FT-01TV-3536-1, Turbine Bldg Vent Stack flow rate monitor. The corrective maintenance is expected to last approximately 5 to 6 hours.
"This radiation monitor is necessary for accident assessment and is credited for Emergency Action Level (EAL) classification in the Harris Nuclear Plant Emergency Plan. 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. This condition does not affect the health or safety of the public or the operation of the facility.
"The NRC Resident Inspectors have been notified."
"This is a non-emergency notification. At approximately 07:30 EST on December 10, 2012, radiation monitor RM-01TV-3536-1, Turbine Building Vent Stack Wide Range Gas Monitor (WRGM) will be declared inoperable for pre-planned corrective maintenance on the FT-01TV-3536-1, Turbine Bldg Vent Stack flow rate monitor. The corrective maintenance is expected to last approximately 5 to 6 hours.
"This radiation monitor is necessary for accident assessment and is credited for Emergency Action Level (EAL) classification in the Harris Nuclear Plant Emergency Plan. 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. This condition does not affect the health or safety of the public or the operation of the facility.
"The NRC Resident Inspectors have been notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48574
Facility: PILGRIM
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: PAUL GALLANT
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: PAUL GALLANT
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 12/10/2012
Notification Time: 19:24 [ET]
Event Date: 12/10/2012
Event Time: 14:14 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2012
Notification Time: 19:24 [ET]
Event Date: 12/10/2012
Event Time: 14:14 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2012
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):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1DO)
DANIEL HOLODY (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 |
LOSS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITY - TSC/OSC UNAVAILABLE
"Unavailability of TSC/OSC Ventilation System due to Ventilation Fan (FN-1) failure to start.
"On Monday, December 10, 2012, at 1414 hours with Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) at 100% core thermal power, the Technical Support Center (TSC)/Operations Support Center (OSC) emergency ventilation system was declared non-functional due to the failure of a fan (FN-1) to start during a scheduled surveillance (8.B.24). The balance of the TSC/OSC ventilation is not affected by this event and remain available.
"Under certain accident conditions the TSC/OSC may become unavailable due to inability of the filtration system to maintain a habitable atmosphere. Compensatory measures exist to relocate TSC/OSC personnel to the Emergency Offsite Facility (EOF) and the Control Room. In the event of a declared emergency, all OSC personnel will report to the Control Room Annex. TSC minimum staffing will report to the Control Room and all other TSC staff will report to the EOF.
"The troubleshooting is being worked as a high priority and is conservatively scheduled to be completed by 1900 hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2012. A follow-up to this notification will be made when the TSC/OSC is returned to functional status or if the maintenance effort is significantly extended.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to the loss of an emergency response facility."
* * * UPDATE FROM PROBASCO TO KLCO ON 12/12/2012 AT 1817 EST * * *
"This is an informational update to notification EN# 48574 made on Monday December 10, 2012.
"On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 1550 [EST] with Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) at 100% core thermal power, the Technical Support Center (TSC) / Operations Support Center (OSC) emergency ventilation system was returned to functional status following repair and successful post maintenance testing of the fan (FN- 1). Notification has been made to the Emergency Response Organization that the normal facility activation capability has been restored.
"Additionally, in our initial notification there was a documentation error in that we stated November 12, 2012 as the expected return to service vice the correct date of today, December 12, 2012.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector that the TSC/OSC emergency ventilation has been restored to functional status."
Notified the R1DO (Holody).
"Unavailability of TSC/OSC Ventilation System due to Ventilation Fan (FN-1) failure to start.
"On Monday, December 10, 2012, at 1414 hours with Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) at 100% core thermal power, the Technical Support Center (TSC)/Operations Support Center (OSC) emergency ventilation system was declared non-functional due to the failure of a fan (FN-1) to start during a scheduled surveillance (8.B.24). The balance of the TSC/OSC ventilation is not affected by this event and remain available.
"Under certain accident conditions the TSC/OSC may become unavailable due to inability of the filtration system to maintain a habitable atmosphere. Compensatory measures exist to relocate TSC/OSC personnel to the Emergency Offsite Facility (EOF) and the Control Room. In the event of a declared emergency, all OSC personnel will report to the Control Room Annex. TSC minimum staffing will report to the Control Room and all other TSC staff will report to the EOF.
"The troubleshooting is being worked as a high priority and is conservatively scheduled to be completed by 1900 hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2012. A follow-up to this notification will be made when the TSC/OSC is returned to functional status or if the maintenance effort is significantly extended.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to the loss of an emergency response facility."
* * * UPDATE FROM PROBASCO TO KLCO ON 12/12/2012 AT 1817 EST * * *
"This is an informational update to notification EN# 48574 made on Monday December 10, 2012.
"On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 1550 [EST] with Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) at 100% core thermal power, the Technical Support Center (TSC) / Operations Support Center (OSC) emergency ventilation system was returned to functional status following repair and successful post maintenance testing of the fan (FN- 1). Notification has been made to the Emergency Response Organization that the normal facility activation capability has been restored.
"Additionally, in our initial notification there was a documentation error in that we stated November 12, 2012 as the expected return to service vice the correct date of today, December 12, 2012.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector that the TSC/OSC emergency ventilation has been restored to functional status."
Notified the R1DO (Holody).