Event Notification Report for September 23, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/22/2013 - 09/23/2013
EVENT NUMBERS
49377493784937949402
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49377
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL FORTNER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL FORTNER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 09/23/2013
Notification Time: 10:25 [ET]
Event Date: 09/23/2013
Event Time: 09:36 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/23/2013
Notification Time: 10:25 [ET]
Event Date: 09/23/2013
Event Time: 09:36 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/23/2013
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):
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF ASSESSMENT CAPABILITY DUE TO PREPLANNED MAINTENANCE AFFECTING RADIATION MONITORS
"Ventilation process radiation monitors for the Turbine Building Stack Discharge (monitors HVR*RE10A and HVR*RE10B) will be out of service for preplanned maintenance. This is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee stated that this condition is being reported based on the inability to sufficiently identify and classify an Emergency Action Level for radiation releases that utilize input from the affected monitors while they are out of service.
The licensee will notify state and local authorities. The licensee will also notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
"Ventilation process radiation monitors for the Turbine Building Stack Discharge (monitors HVR*RE10A and HVR*RE10B) will be out of service for preplanned maintenance. This is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee stated that this condition is being reported based on the inability to sufficiently identify and classify an Emergency Action Level for radiation releases that utilize input from the affected monitors while they are out of service.
The licensee will notify state and local authorities. The licensee will also notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49378
Facility: FORT CALHOUN
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: (1) CE
NRC Notified By: AMY BURKHART
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: (1) CE
NRC Notified By: AMY BURKHART
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 09/23/2013
Notification Time: 18:37 [ET]
Event Date: 09/23/2013
Event Time: 13:40 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/23/2013
Notification Time: 18:37 [ET]
Event Date: 09/23/2013
Event Time: 13:40 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/23/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
Person (Organization):
NEIL OKEEFE (R4DO)
NEIL OKEEFE (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
UNANALYZED CONDITION - EPOXY FLOOR COATINGS DO NOT MEET DESIGN BASIS REQUIREMENTS IN TWO ROOMS
"At 1340 CDT, on 09/23/2013, as part of a vendor analysis for the high energy line break reconstitution project, it was determined that Room 81 and 82 epoxy floor coatings do not meet the design basis requirements for a high energy line break barrier. This is an unanalyzed condition based on 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3) as loss of the floor coating could affect multiple redundant trains of safety-related equipment during a design basis event. The plant is currently in a cold shutdown condition."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 1340 CDT, on 09/23/2013, as part of a vendor analysis for the high energy line break reconstitution project, it was determined that Room 81 and 82 epoxy floor coatings do not meet the design basis requirements for a high energy line break barrier. This is an unanalyzed condition based on 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3) as loss of the floor coating could affect multiple redundant trains of safety-related equipment during a design basis event. The plant is currently in a cold shutdown condition."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49379
Facility: DRESDEN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: CHRIS ROGAS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: CHRIS ROGAS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 09/23/2013
Notification Time: 22:13 [ET]
Event Date: 09/23/2013
Event Time: 16:55 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/23/2013
Notification Time: 22:13 [ET]
Event Date: 09/23/2013
Event Time: 16:55 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/23/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL
Person (Organization):
KENNETH RIEMER (R3DO)
KENNETH RIEMER (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
BOTH SECONDARY CONTAINMENT ACCESS DOORS OPENED SIMULTANEOUSLY
"At 16:55:59 [CDT] on September 23, 2013, indication was received in the Control Room that two Secondary Containment doors, in one access opening, were opened simultaneously. The interlock mechanism preventing both doors from operating simultaneously did not operate as expected. This condition represents a failure to meet Surveillance Requirement 3.6.4.1.2. As a result, entry into Technical Specifications 3.6.4.1 condition A was made due to Secondary Containment being inoperable. The doors were secured at 16:56:04 and Secondary Containment was declared operable. This event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as a condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"At 16:55:59 [CDT] on September 23, 2013, indication was received in the Control Room that two Secondary Containment doors, in one access opening, were opened simultaneously. The interlock mechanism preventing both doors from operating simultaneously did not operate as expected. This condition represents a failure to meet Surveillance Requirement 3.6.4.1.2. As a result, entry into Technical Specifications 3.6.4.1 condition A was made due to Secondary Containment being inoperable. The doors were secured at 16:56:04 and Secondary Containment was declared operable. This event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) as a condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Agreement State
Event Number: 49402
Rep Org: GEORGIA RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PGM
Licensee: CARDINAL HEALTH
Region: 1
City: AUGUSTA State: GA
County:
License #: GA-1609-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE BENNETT
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: CARDINAL HEALTH
Region: 1
City: AUGUSTA State: GA
County:
License #: GA-1609-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE BENNETT
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 10/02/2013
Notification Time: 14:02 [ET]
Event Date: 09/23/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/02/2013
Notification Time: 14:02 [ET]
Event Date: 09/23/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/02/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JUDY JOUSTRA (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (EMAI)
PATRICIA MILLIGAN (EMAI)
JUDY JOUSTRA (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (EMAI)
PATRICIA MILLIGAN (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL WORKER RECEIVED >50 REM TO BOTH HANDS
The following information was received from the State of Georgia via email:
"An authorized user exceeded the annual extremity limit for both the left and right finger. Landauer sent an immediate report (report date 9/23/2013) to the corporate office of Cardinal informing them of the over exposure. At the current moment, Cardinal does not know the time frame at which this took place, but should know in a week and a half when Landauer will send their monthly report.
"The immediate report issued by Landauer reported the following doses:
Employee One, who resigned on August 13, 2013, received 57,554 mrem for the left finger and 52,681 mrem for their right finger.
Employee Two received 22,016 mrem - left finger and 39,861 mrem - right finger.
Employee Three received 43,140 mrem - left finger and 16,647 mrem - right finger.
"Cardinal will be investigating the incident to determine the root cause. They will be looking a systemic issues at the facility."
Georgia Incident Number: 72258
The following information was received from the State of Georgia via email:
"An authorized user exceeded the annual extremity limit for both the left and right finger. Landauer sent an immediate report (report date 9/23/2013) to the corporate office of Cardinal informing them of the over exposure. At the current moment, Cardinal does not know the time frame at which this took place, but should know in a week and a half when Landauer will send their monthly report.
"The immediate report issued by Landauer reported the following doses:
Employee One, who resigned on August 13, 2013, received 57,554 mrem for the left finger and 52,681 mrem for their right finger.
Employee Two received 22,016 mrem - left finger and 39,861 mrem - right finger.
Employee Three received 43,140 mrem - left finger and 16,647 mrem - right finger.
"Cardinal will be investigating the incident to determine the root cause. They will be looking a systemic issues at the facility."
Georgia Incident Number: 72258