Event Notification Report for February 05, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/04/2013 - 02/05/2013
EVENT NUMBERS
4871648717487184871948714
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48716
Facility: CRYSTAL RIVER
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: LARRY MOFFATT
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: LARRY MOFFATT
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/05/2013
Notification Time: 10:57 [ET]
Event Date: 02/05/2013
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/05/2013
Notification Time: 10:57 [ET]
Event Date: 02/05/2013
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/05/2013
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):
ROBERT HAAG (R2DO)
ELLIOT BRENNER (PAO)
ROGER HANNAH (R2PA)
ROBERT HAAG (R2DO)
ELLIOT BRENNER (PAO)
ROGER HANNAH (R2PA)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | N | 0 | Defueled | 0 | Defueled |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO MEDIA/PRESS RELEASE
"At 0800 Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 02/05/2013, Progress Energy Florida, Inc., a subsidiary of Duke Energy, announced its plan to permanently shutdown and decommission the Crystal River Unit 3 (CR3) Nuclear Plant. A media release was issued at 0800 EST on 02/05/2013. CR3 Security personnel are stationed at the Emergency Operations Facility/Training Facility located outside the Owner Controlled Area to monitor potential media coverage and public assembly. At this time, Security reports no security issues. No other media releases are planned at this time. This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) for offsite notifications based on the media release of the planned shutdown and decommissioning of CR3.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"At 0800 Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 02/05/2013, Progress Energy Florida, Inc., a subsidiary of Duke Energy, announced its plan to permanently shutdown and decommission the Crystal River Unit 3 (CR3) Nuclear Plant. A media release was issued at 0800 EST on 02/05/2013. CR3 Security personnel are stationed at the Emergency Operations Facility/Training Facility located outside the Owner Controlled Area to monitor potential media coverage and public assembly. At this time, Security reports no security issues. No other media releases are planned at this time. This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) for offsite notifications based on the media release of the planned shutdown and decommissioning of CR3.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48717
Facility: CATAWBA
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: WALLACE JUDD
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: WALLACE JUDD
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 02/05/2013
Notification Time: 12:26 [ET]
Event Date: 02/05/2013
Event Time: 05:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/05/2013
Notification Time: 12:26 [ET]
Event Date: 02/05/2013
Event Time: 05:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/05/2013
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):
GEORGE HOPPER (R2DO)
GEORGE HOPPER (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER OUT OF SERVICE FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
"Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation was removed from service on 2/5/13 at 0545 EST to complete scheduled maintenance activities. Without proper ventilation, habitability of the TSC cannot be assured. Work duration is planned to complete today.
"In the event TSC activation is required, approved procedures are in place to establish an alternate location, if necessary."
The licensee will make courtesy notifications to state and local agencies. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation was removed from service on 2/5/13 at 0545 EST to complete scheduled maintenance activities. Without proper ventilation, habitability of the TSC cannot be assured. Work duration is planned to complete today.
"In the event TSC activation is required, approved procedures are in place to establish an alternate location, if necessary."
The licensee will make courtesy notifications to state and local agencies. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48718
Facility: FARLEY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: CHARLES BAREFIELD
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: CHARLES BAREFIELD
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 02/05/2013
Notification Time: 17:36 [ET]
Event Date: 02/05/2013
Event Time: 10:05 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/05/2013
Notification Time: 17:36 [ET]
Event Date: 02/05/2013
Event Time: 10:05 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/05/2013
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):
GEORGE HOPPER (R2DO)
GEORGE HOPPER (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER NON-FUNCTIONAL DUE TO HVAC SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
"The facility Technical Support Center (TSC) was rendered non-functional due to a malfunction in the TSC HVAC system. A lugged connection on the air conditioning system control power relay became loose causing a loss of contact between the spade and the relay. Repairs have been completed and the air conditioning has been returned to service. However, the out of service time was greater than 30 minutes, which by the station's reporting procedures, is an 8 hour non-emergency report. The out of service time was from 0935 to 1342 CST.
"Compensatory measures per site procedure FNP-0-EIP-6.0 (TSC Setup and Activation) for maintaining emergency assessment, off-site response, and off-site communication capabilities were available. These measures included the conditional relocation of the TSC staff in the event of a declared emergency if the Emergency Director deems the TSC to be uninhabitable."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"The facility Technical Support Center (TSC) was rendered non-functional due to a malfunction in the TSC HVAC system. A lugged connection on the air conditioning system control power relay became loose causing a loss of contact between the spade and the relay. Repairs have been completed and the air conditioning has been returned to service. However, the out of service time was greater than 30 minutes, which by the station's reporting procedures, is an 8 hour non-emergency report. The out of service time was from 0935 to 1342 CST.
"Compensatory measures per site procedure FNP-0-EIP-6.0 (TSC Setup and Activation) for maintaining emergency assessment, off-site response, and off-site communication capabilities were available. These measures included the conditional relocation of the TSC staff in the event of a declared emergency if the Emergency Director deems the TSC to be uninhabitable."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 48719
Rep Org: ARIZONA RADIATION REGULATORY AGENCY
Licensee: TEAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC
Region: 4
City: PHOENIX State: AZ
County:
License #: 07-493
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: AUBREY GODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: TEAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC
Region: 4
City: PHOENIX State: AZ
County:
License #: 07-493
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: AUBREY GODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 02/05/2013
Notification Time: 17:51 [ET]
Event Date: 02/05/2013
Event Time: 15:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 02/14/2013
Notification Time: 17:51 [ET]
Event Date: 02/05/2013
Event Time: 15:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 02/14/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
FSME RESOURCES
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
FSME RESOURCES
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOGRAPHY SOURCE STUCK OUTSIDE THE CAMERA
The following report was submitted via e-mail:
"At approximately 3:00 PM the licensee called the Agency [Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency] to report an equipment failure of an industrial radiography exposure device, involving a QSA Model 880 Delta camera, serial # D3231. The source did not crank back into a closed and shielded position after use. After working with the crank system and not being able to return the source, the crank system was disengaged and the source was pulled manually into the closed and shielded position in the camera. The camera contained 48 Curies of Selenium-75. The licensee will perform a leak test on the camera and then send it out for repair.
"The Agency continues to investigate the actions of the licensee and timeliness of reporting the incident.
"The NRC and the Arizona Governor's office have been notified of this event.
"Press coverage is not anticipated."
Arizona Incident 13-006
* * * UPDATE FROM AUBREY GODWIN VIA EMAIL TO HOWIE CROUCH @ 1127 EST ON 2/14/13 * * *
"The Licensee supplied additional information... showing the effects of heat on the equipment. The radiography was being conducted at a solar power generation site. The mirrors were rotated down so the radiography could be conducted. The guide tube appears to have partially melted. The manufacturer recommends not exceeding 200 degrees Fahrenheit for the equipment. The steering wheel of their truck was also melted.
"The Licensee is now conducting their work at night."
Notified R4DO (Hagar) and FSME_Events Resource (email).
The following report was submitted via e-mail:
"At approximately 3:00 PM the licensee called the Agency [Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency] to report an equipment failure of an industrial radiography exposure device, involving a QSA Model 880 Delta camera, serial # D3231. The source did not crank back into a closed and shielded position after use. After working with the crank system and not being able to return the source, the crank system was disengaged and the source was pulled manually into the closed and shielded position in the camera. The camera contained 48 Curies of Selenium-75. The licensee will perform a leak test on the camera and then send it out for repair.
"The Agency continues to investigate the actions of the licensee and timeliness of reporting the incident.
"The NRC and the Arizona Governor's office have been notified of this event.
"Press coverage is not anticipated."
Arizona Incident 13-006
* * * UPDATE FROM AUBREY GODWIN VIA EMAIL TO HOWIE CROUCH @ 1127 EST ON 2/14/13 * * *
"The Licensee supplied additional information... showing the effects of heat on the equipment. The radiography was being conducted at a solar power generation site. The mirrors were rotated down so the radiography could be conducted. The guide tube appears to have partially melted. The manufacturer recommends not exceeding 200 degrees Fahrenheit for the equipment. The steering wheel of their truck was also melted.
"The Licensee is now conducting their work at night."
Notified R4DO (Hagar) and FSME_Events Resource (email).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48714
Facility: THREE MILE ISLAND
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: JASON HARNER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: JASON HARNER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/05/2013
Notification Time: 08:19 [ET]
Event Date: 02/05/2013
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/05/2013
Notification Time: 08:19 [ET]
Event Date: 02/05/2013
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/05/2013
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):
RAY POWELL (R1DO)
RAY POWELL (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 SYSTEM OUT OF SERVICE
"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 (February 5, 2013) to the Technical Support Center (TSC) HVAC. The work entails performance of DOP [dioctyplthalate oil smoke test] and Halide testing. This work activity is planned to be performed and completed expeditiously within about 12 hours including establishing and removing the clearance and performing post maintenance testing.
"If an emergency condition occurs that requires activation of the TSC, plans are to utilize the TSC concurrent with this work activity as long as habitability conditions allow. Additionally, plans are in place to expedite the return of the system should an emergency condition occur. The Emergency Response Organization duty team members will be relocated to alternate location if required by habitability conditions in accordance with emergency implementing procedures.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
* * * UPDATE AT 1433 EST ON 2/5/2013 FROM JASON HARNER TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
TSC ventilation has been returned to service.
Notified the R1DO (Powell) via e-mail.
"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 (February 5, 2013) to the Technical Support Center (TSC) HVAC. The work entails performance of DOP [dioctyplthalate oil smoke test] and Halide testing. This work activity is planned to be performed and completed expeditiously within about 12 hours including establishing and removing the clearance and performing post maintenance testing.
"If an emergency condition occurs that requires activation of the TSC, plans are to utilize the TSC concurrent with this work activity as long as habitability conditions allow. Additionally, plans are in place to expedite the return of the system should an emergency condition occur. The Emergency Response Organization duty team members will be relocated to alternate location if required by habitability conditions in accordance with emergency implementing procedures.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
* * * UPDATE AT 1433 EST ON 2/5/2013 FROM JASON HARNER TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
TSC ventilation has been returned to service.
Notified the R1DO (Powell) via e-mail.