Event Notification Report for April 30, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/29/2013 - 04/30/2013
EVENT NUMBERS
4898248984489854899049081
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48982
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHEL CICCONE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHEL CICCONE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 04/30/2013
Notification Time: 05:06 [ET]
Event Date: 04/30/2013
Event Time: 01:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/30/2013
Notification Time: 05:06 [ET]
Event Date: 04/30/2013
Event Time: 01:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/30/2013
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):
GORDON HUNEGS (R1DO)
GORDON HUNEGS (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | N | 0 | Defueled | 0 | Defueled |
PLANNED MAINTENANCE OF RADIATION MONITORS USED FOR EAL CLASSIFICATION
"Systems affected: Main steam line radiation monitors, MSS-RE75, RE77, and Terry Turbine radiation monitor MSS-RE79.
"Actuations & their initiation signals: None.
"Causes: Preplanned electrical maintenance of radiation monitors power supplies.
"Effect of event on plant: Loss of assessment capabilities from radiation monitors used for EAL [Emergency Action Level] classification.
"Actions taken or planned: Maintenance of electrical power supplies to radiation monitors.
"Additional information: Radiation monitors will be removed from service for approximately 48 hours."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and applicable state and local authorities.
"Systems affected: Main steam line radiation monitors, MSS-RE75, RE77, and Terry Turbine radiation monitor MSS-RE79.
"Actuations & their initiation signals: None.
"Causes: Preplanned electrical maintenance of radiation monitors power supplies.
"Effect of event on plant: Loss of assessment capabilities from radiation monitors used for EAL [Emergency Action Level] classification.
"Actions taken or planned: Maintenance of electrical power supplies to radiation monitors.
"Additional information: Radiation monitors will be removed from service for approximately 48 hours."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and applicable state and local authorities.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48984
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MARK STRELLO
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MARK STRELLO
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 04/30/2013
Notification Time: 10:45 [ET]
Event Date: 04/30/2013
Event Time: 08:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/30/2013
Notification Time: 10:45 [ET]
Event Date: 04/30/2013
Event Time: 08:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/30/2013
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):
GORDON HUNEGS (R1DO)
GORDON HUNEGS (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Decommissioned | 0 | Decommissioned |
PLANNED MAINTENANCE OF RADIATION MONITORS USED FOR EAL CLASSIFICATION
"Systems affected: Unit 1 Spent Fuel Pool Island Vent Rad Monitor
"Actuations & their initiation signals: None.
"Causes: Preplanned Chemistry maintenance
"Effect of event on plant: Loss of assessment capabilities from radiation monitors used for EAL [Emergency Action Level] classification.
"Actions taken or planned: Chemistry to perform scheduled maintenance
"Additional information: Radiation monitor will be out of service for approximately 30 minutes."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and applicable state and local authorities.
"Systems affected: Unit 1 Spent Fuel Pool Island Vent Rad Monitor
"Actuations & their initiation signals: None.
"Causes: Preplanned Chemistry maintenance
"Effect of event on plant: Loss of assessment capabilities from radiation monitors used for EAL [Emergency Action Level] classification.
"Actions taken or planned: Chemistry to perform scheduled maintenance
"Additional information: Radiation monitor will be out of service for approximately 30 minutes."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and applicable state and local authorities.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48985
Facility: VOGTLE
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: NAVEEN KOTEEL
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: NAVEEN KOTEEL
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 04/30/2013
Notification Time: 13:15 [ET]
Event Date: 04/30/2013
Event Time: 09:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/30/2013
Notification Time: 13:15 [ET]
Event Date: 04/30/2013
Event Time: 09:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/30/2013
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):
KATHLEEN O'DONOHUE (R2DO)
KATHLEEN O'DONOHUE (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 |
PLANNED MAINTENANCE ON THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER SUPPORT SYSTEMS
"A condition is being reported per TRM [Technical Requirements Manual] 13.13.1 Emergency Response Facilities Action B.2. The functionality of the Technical Support Center (TSC) has been lost due to planned maintenance activities performed on TSC support systems. Alternate facilities are available to provide emergency response functions and actions are proceeding to return the TSC to functional status with high priority. A 10CFR50.54(q) evaluation has been performed for this planned maintenance activity.
At 102 EDT on 4/30/13, the "TSC has been restored to a functional status. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"A condition is being reported per TRM [Technical Requirements Manual] 13.13.1 Emergency Response Facilities Action B.2. The functionality of the Technical Support Center (TSC) has been lost due to planned maintenance activities performed on TSC support systems. Alternate facilities are available to provide emergency response functions and actions are proceeding to return the TSC to functional status with high priority. A 10CFR50.54(q) evaluation has been performed for this planned maintenance activity.
At 102 EDT on 4/30/13, the "TSC has been restored to a functional status. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 48990
Facility: PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT
Region: 2 State: KY
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: DEREK WARFORD
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 2 State: KY
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: DEREK WARFORD
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 05/01/2013
Notification Time: 14:16 [ET]
Event Date: 04/30/2013
Event Time: 13:20 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/01/2013
Notification Time: 14:16 [ET]
Event Date: 04/30/2013
Event Time: 13:20 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/01/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
76.120(c)(1) - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION
10 CFR Section:
76.120(c)(1) - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION
Person (Organization):
MICHELE SAMPSON (NMSS)
KATHLEEN O'DONOHUE (R2DO)
MICHELE SAMPSON (NMSS)
KATHLEEN O'DONOHUE (R2DO)
AREA ACCESS RESTRICTED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS DUE TO INCREASED RADIOLOGICAL CONTROLS
"On 04/30/13, while changing the feed from Position 3 East to Position 3 West autoclaves, Operators noticed a pressure spike on the 3 East cylinder to approximately 47 psia. After disconnecting the cylinder in Position 3 East with Health Physics (HP) assistance, HP found a contamination spread on the cylinder, on the grating within the autoclave, and on the autoclave locking ring. Due to the contamination spread, access requirements to the area will be increased for more than 24 hours. Decontamination efforts are underway but will not be completed within 24 hours from the time that radiological controls were increased.
"This event is reportable as a 24 hour event in accordance with 10 CFR 76.120(c)(1)(i) 'An unplanned contamination event that: Requires access to the contaminated area, by workers or the public, to be restricted for more than 24 hours by imposing additional radiological controls or by prohibiting entry into the area.'
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of this event."
"On 04/30/13, while changing the feed from Position 3 East to Position 3 West autoclaves, Operators noticed a pressure spike on the 3 East cylinder to approximately 47 psia. After disconnecting the cylinder in Position 3 East with Health Physics (HP) assistance, HP found a contamination spread on the cylinder, on the grating within the autoclave, and on the autoclave locking ring. Due to the contamination spread, access requirements to the area will be increased for more than 24 hours. Decontamination efforts are underway but will not be completed within 24 hours from the time that radiological controls were increased.
"This event is reportable as a 24 hour event in accordance with 10 CFR 76.120(c)(1)(i) 'An unplanned contamination event that: Requires access to the contaminated area, by workers or the public, to be restricted for more than 24 hours by imposing additional radiological controls or by prohibiting entry into the area.'
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of this event."
Agreement State
Event Number: 49081
Rep Org: MA RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM
Licensee: LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING INC
Region: 1
City: NORTH BILLERICA State: MA
County:
License #: 60-0088
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KENATH TRAEGDE
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING INC
Region: 1
City: NORTH BILLERICA State: MA
County:
License #: 60-0088
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KENATH TRAEGDE
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 05/30/2013
Notification Time: 15:28 [ET]
Event Date: 04/30/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/31/2013
Notification Time: 15:28 [ET]
Event Date: 04/30/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/31/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCES (EMAI)
DANIEL HOLODY (R1DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCES (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - XENON VIALS LOST DURING TRANSPORT
"A report of a missing package containing 4.67 GBq of Xe-133 was reported to the Radiation Control Program in Massachusetts by the licensee Lantheus Medical Imaging at 3:12 pm on 05/30/13. The package was intended to be shipped, [on 4/30/13], to Cardinal Health in Duncansville, PA. Cardinal Health is a nuclear pharmacy.
"[The shipper] has been actively searching the Memphis facility over a 30 day period and has not found the package. They have scan records showing that the package did arrive, but no evidence that it has been shipped away.
"The search has been abandoned since approximately 5.7 half lives [half life of 5.243 days] have passed and the material will be radioactively inert in another 10 days.
"The Radiation Control Program will follow-up to determine the cause if one can be found."
* * * UPDATE AT 1352 EDT ON 5/31/2013 FROM KENATH TRAEGDE TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
" For further clarification, the package was shipped on 04/24/13. It was reported as missing to Lantheus Medical Imaging by Cardinal Health on 04/30/13. The package was reported as missing to [the shipper] by Cardinal Health on 04/24/13. Lantheus ran a trace on the tracking number and discovered there was no confirmation of delivery. They then contacted [the shipper] on 04/30/13 to confirm the missing package. [The shipper] confirmed the status. So, there was a little over a 6 day delay from the date of shipment to the date of Lantheus had confirmation that the package was missing.
"Lantheus Medical Imaging, working in concert with [the shipper], attempted to locate the package over the 30 day period and was unsuccessful. Lantheus reported the missing package to our Agency [Massachusetts Radiation Control Program] on 05/30/13 in fulfillment with Agency Regulation 120.281(A)(2), 'Reports of Stolen, Lost, or Missing Licensed Material or Registered Sources of Radiation,' which allows a 30 day period from the date of discovery for the licensee to report the event to us. The NRC equivalent is 10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(ii).
"The reported activity at the time of measurement (calibration) that was listed on the shipping record was 4.67 GBq on 04/24/13. Converting this to curies is 0.1262, or 126.2 millicurie. On the date and time of the day it was reported missing the Xe-133 would have decayed to a level of 1.85 GBq, or approximately 50 millicurie, confirming the information above."
Notified the R1DO (Holody) and FSME Resources (via e-mail).
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
"A report of a missing package containing 4.67 GBq of Xe-133 was reported to the Radiation Control Program in Massachusetts by the licensee Lantheus Medical Imaging at 3:12 pm on 05/30/13. The package was intended to be shipped, [on 4/30/13], to Cardinal Health in Duncansville, PA. Cardinal Health is a nuclear pharmacy.
"[The shipper] has been actively searching the Memphis facility over a 30 day period and has not found the package. They have scan records showing that the package did arrive, but no evidence that it has been shipped away.
"The search has been abandoned since approximately 5.7 half lives [half life of 5.243 days] have passed and the material will be radioactively inert in another 10 days.
"The Radiation Control Program will follow-up to determine the cause if one can be found."
* * * UPDATE AT 1352 EDT ON 5/31/2013 FROM KENATH TRAEGDE TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
" For further clarification, the package was shipped on 04/24/13. It was reported as missing to Lantheus Medical Imaging by Cardinal Health on 04/30/13. The package was reported as missing to [the shipper] by Cardinal Health on 04/24/13. Lantheus ran a trace on the tracking number and discovered there was no confirmation of delivery. They then contacted [the shipper] on 04/30/13 to confirm the missing package. [The shipper] confirmed the status. So, there was a little over a 6 day delay from the date of shipment to the date of Lantheus had confirmation that the package was missing.
"Lantheus Medical Imaging, working in concert with [the shipper], attempted to locate the package over the 30 day period and was unsuccessful. Lantheus reported the missing package to our Agency [Massachusetts Radiation Control Program] on 05/30/13 in fulfillment with Agency Regulation 120.281(A)(2), 'Reports of Stolen, Lost, or Missing Licensed Material or Registered Sources of Radiation,' which allows a 30 day period from the date of discovery for the licensee to report the event to us. The NRC equivalent is 10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(ii).
"The reported activity at the time of measurement (calibration) that was listed on the shipping record was 4.67 GBq on 04/24/13. Converting this to curies is 0.1262, or 126.2 millicurie. On the date and time of the day it was reported missing the Xe-133 would have decayed to a level of 1.85 GBq, or approximately 50 millicurie, confirming the information above."
Notified the R1DO (Holody) and FSME Resources (via e-mail).
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf