Event Notification Report for April 08, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/07/2013 - 04/08/2013
EVENT NUMBERS
48896488974889848903
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48896
Facility: SALEM
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: GARY MEEKINS
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: GARY MEEKINS
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 04/08/2013
Notification Time: 15:58 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2013
Event Time: 12:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2013
Notification Time: 15:58 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2013
Event Time: 12:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2013
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):
HAROLD GRAY (R1DO)
HAROLD GRAY (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
CONTROL ROOM ENS PHONE OUT OF SERVICE FOR GREATER THAN ONE HOUR
"The Salem Generating Unit 1 and 2 control room ENS phone system was down for greater than one hour from 1140EDT to 1240EDT."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"The Salem Generating Unit 1 and 2 control room ENS phone system was down for greater than one hour from 1140EDT to 1240EDT."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48897
Facility: HOPE CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: KENNETH P. BRESLIN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: KENNETH P. BRESLIN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 04/08/2013
Notification Time: 16:09 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2013
Event Time: 11:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2013
Notification Time: 16:09 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2013
Event Time: 11:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
HAROLD GRAY (R1DO)
HAROLD GRAY (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 |
HPCI DECLARED INOPERABLE DURING SURVEILLANCE TESTING
"On April 8, 2013 at 0908 [EDT], the High Pressure Coolant Injection System (HPCI) was declared inoperable as part of planned Controls Functional Testing. At 1115 [EDT], during the performance of scheduled testing, an initiation signal for the HPCI system was provided and the HPCI Auxiliary Oil Pump failed to start as expected. The HPCI Auxiliary Oil Pump provides the motive force to open the HPCI Turbine Stop and Governor valves during system startup. The inability of the HPCI Turbine Stop and Governor valves to open prevents the HPCI system from fulfilling its design safety function. The HPCI system will remain inoperable until the cause of the failure has been corrected.
"All other Emergency Core Cooling Systems and the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) system remain operable.
"The unit remains at 100% power.
"The station has initiated an Event Response Team to identify and correct the cause of the failure.
"No personnel injuries resulted from the event.
"The NRC Resident Inspector and Lower Alloways Creek Township will be notified."
"On April 8, 2013 at 0908 [EDT], the High Pressure Coolant Injection System (HPCI) was declared inoperable as part of planned Controls Functional Testing. At 1115 [EDT], during the performance of scheduled testing, an initiation signal for the HPCI system was provided and the HPCI Auxiliary Oil Pump failed to start as expected. The HPCI Auxiliary Oil Pump provides the motive force to open the HPCI Turbine Stop and Governor valves during system startup. The inability of the HPCI Turbine Stop and Governor valves to open prevents the HPCI system from fulfilling its design safety function. The HPCI system will remain inoperable until the cause of the failure has been corrected.
"All other Emergency Core Cooling Systems and the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) system remain operable.
"The unit remains at 100% power.
"The station has initiated an Event Response Team to identify and correct the cause of the failure.
"No personnel injuries resulted from the event.
"The NRC Resident Inspector and Lower Alloways Creek Township will be notified."
Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
Event Number: 48898
Rep Org: MAINE YANKEE
Licensee: MAINE YANKEE ATOMIC POWER CO.
Region: 1
City: WISCASSET State: ME
County: LINCOLN
License #: GL
Agreement: Y
Docket: 72-30
NRC Notified By: JOSH MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: MAINE YANKEE ATOMIC POWER CO.
Region: 1
City: WISCASSET State: ME
County: LINCOLN
License #: GL
Agreement: Y
Docket: 72-30
NRC Notified By: JOSH MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 04/08/2013
Notification Time: 16:56 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2013
Event Time: 14:35 [EST]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2013
Notification Time: 16:56 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2013
Event Time: 14:35 [EST]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION 72.75(b)(2) - PRESS RELEASE/OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION 72.75(b)(2) - PRESS RELEASE/OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
HAROLD GRAY (R1DO)
HAROLD GRAY (R1DO)
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
"A sewage line has been found broken and leaking. The area of the leak is on Maine Yankee property but outside the licensed area. Repairs are scheduled for 04/09/13."
No radioactive material is involved.
"A sewage line has been found broken and leaking. The area of the leak is on Maine Yankee property but outside the licensed area. Repairs are scheduled for 04/09/13."
No radioactive material is involved.
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 48903
Rep Org: SAGINAW RADIATION ONCOLOGY CENTER
Licensee: MID MICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 3
City: SAGINAW State: MI
County:
License #: 21-01549-02
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IAN REINECK
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: MID MICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 3
City: SAGINAW State: MI
County:
License #: 21-01549-02
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IAN REINECK
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 04/09/2013
Notification Time: 14:56 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2013
Event Time: 10:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/09/2013
Notification Time: 14:56 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2013
Event Time: 10:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/09/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
35.3045(a)(3) - DOSE TO OTHER SITE > SPECIFIED LIMITS
10 CFR Section:
35.3045(a)(3) - DOSE TO OTHER SITE > SPECIFIED LIMITS
Person (Organization):
DAVE PASSEHL (R3DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
DAVE PASSEHL (R3DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
MEDICAL EVENT INVOLVING A MIS-POSITIONED BRACHYTHERAPY SOURCE
On 04/08/13 at approximately 1030 EDT a female patient undergoing brachytherapy treatment for cervical/vaginal cancer received the first of three fractions. The prescribed dose for the first fraction was 400 cGy, however, the wrong length catheter was used. This placed the source 5 cm inferior to the intended treatment site. The actual dose received has not been determined at this time.
This error was discovered on 04/09/13 during a review by the Medical Physicist. Both the prescribing physician and patient have been informed. There are no adverse health consequences anticipated due to this error in treatment.
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.
On 04/08/13 at approximately 1030 EDT a female patient undergoing brachytherapy treatment for cervical/vaginal cancer received the first of three fractions. The prescribed dose for the first fraction was 400 cGy, however, the wrong length catheter was used. This placed the source 5 cm inferior to the intended treatment site. The actual dose received has not been determined at this time.
This error was discovered on 04/09/13 during a review by the Medical Physicist. Both the prescribing physician and patient have been informed. There are no adverse health consequences anticipated due to this error in treatment.
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.