Event Notification Report for October 13, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/12/2013 - 10/13/2013
EVENT NUMBERS
49432494334943449443
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49432
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ALEXANDER MCLELLAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ALEXANDER MCLELLAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 10/13/2013
Notification Time: 09:11 [ET]
Event Date: 10/13/2013
Event Time: 04:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/13/2013
Notification Time: 09:11 [ET]
Event Date: 10/13/2013
Event Time: 04:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/13/2013
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):
J LILLIENDAHL (R1DO)
J LILLIENDAHL (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 |
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE AT ZERO INCHES WATER GAUGE
"On October 13, 2013 at 0420 [EDT], Susquehanna Steam Electric Station control room operators received an alarm for a local secondary containment ventilation control panel. Investigation revealed that Zone II (Unit 2 Reactor Building) secondary containment differential pressure was at zero inches water gauge. Tech Spec Secondary Containment Operability requires a negative pressure of at least 0.25 inches water gauge. All fans and dampers appeared to be operating normally and there was no apparent equipment malfunction. Zone I (Unit 1 Reactor Building) and III (Common Refuel Floor Area) ventilation remained in service and stable.
"Zone II differential pressure recovered within five minutes and was verified to be stable. LCO 3.6.4.1 was entered for both units at 0420 and exited at 0425.
"There have been no further perturbations in differential pressure and secondary containment remains operable.
"This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v) and per the guidance of NUREG 1022 Rev. 3 section 3.2.7 as a loss of a Safety Function. There is no redundant Susquehanna Secondary Containment System."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On October 13, 2013 at 0420 [EDT], Susquehanna Steam Electric Station control room operators received an alarm for a local secondary containment ventilation control panel. Investigation revealed that Zone II (Unit 2 Reactor Building) secondary containment differential pressure was at zero inches water gauge. Tech Spec Secondary Containment Operability requires a negative pressure of at least 0.25 inches water gauge. All fans and dampers appeared to be operating normally and there was no apparent equipment malfunction. Zone I (Unit 1 Reactor Building) and III (Common Refuel Floor Area) ventilation remained in service and stable.
"Zone II differential pressure recovered within five minutes and was verified to be stable. LCO 3.6.4.1 was entered for both units at 0420 and exited at 0425.
"There have been no further perturbations in differential pressure and secondary containment remains operable.
"This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v) and per the guidance of NUREG 1022 Rev. 3 section 3.2.7 as a loss of a Safety Function. There is no redundant Susquehanna Secondary Containment System."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49433
Facility: POINT BEACH
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: ANDREW RADOSEVIC
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: ANDREW RADOSEVIC
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 10/13/2013
Notification Time: 11:34 [ET]
Event Date: 10/13/2013
Event Time: 09:46 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/13/2013
Notification Time: 11:34 [ET]
Event Date: 10/13/2013
Event Time: 09:46 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/13/2013
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
RICHARD SKOKOWSKI (R3DO)
CYNTHIA PEDERSON (R3RA)
JENNIFER UHLE (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
MICHELE EVANS (NRR)
RICHARD SKOKOWSKI (R3DO)
CYNTHIA PEDERSON (R3RA)
JENNIFER UHLE (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
MICHELE EVANS (NRR)
| 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 |
NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO CIRCULATING WATER PUMP HOUSE FLOODING
"Point Beach declared an Unusual Event based on HU 1.6 Uncontrolled Flooding in the Circulating Water Pump house that has the potential to affect safety related equipment needed for the current operating mode.
"The leak was from the North main Zurn Service Water strainer. Operations entered the appropriate abnormal operating procedure and secured and isolated the affected strainer. The leak is now isolated."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the DHS SWO, FEMA and DHS NICC and via E-mail the Nuclear SSA.
* * * UPDATE FROM ANDREW RADOSEVIC TO CHARLES TEAL AT 1427 EDT ON 10/13/13 * * *
The licensee terminated the Unusual Event at 1245 CDT. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (Skokowski), R3RA (Pederson), NRR ET (Uhle), IRD (Morris), NRR EO (Evans), and R3 (Shear). Notified the DHS SWO, FEMA and DHS NICC and via E-mail the Nuclear SSA.
"Point Beach declared an Unusual Event based on HU 1.6 Uncontrolled Flooding in the Circulating Water Pump house that has the potential to affect safety related equipment needed for the current operating mode.
"The leak was from the North main Zurn Service Water strainer. Operations entered the appropriate abnormal operating procedure and secured and isolated the affected strainer. The leak is now isolated."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the DHS SWO, FEMA and DHS NICC and via E-mail the Nuclear SSA.
* * * UPDATE FROM ANDREW RADOSEVIC TO CHARLES TEAL AT 1427 EDT ON 10/13/13 * * *
The licensee terminated the Unusual Event at 1245 CDT. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (Skokowski), R3RA (Pederson), NRR ET (Uhle), IRD (Morris), NRR EO (Evans), and R3 (Shear). Notified the DHS SWO, FEMA and DHS NICC and via E-mail the Nuclear SSA.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49434
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: WAYNE HARRELSON
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: WAYNE HARRELSON
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 10/13/2013
Notification Time: 21:55 [ET]
Event Date: 10/13/2013
Event Time: 16:47 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/16/2013
Notification Time: 21:55 [ET]
Event Date: 10/13/2013
Event Time: 16:47 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/16/2013
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):
J. LILLIENDAHL (R1DO)
J. LILLIENDAHL (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 |
ONE MAIN STEAM LINE RADIATION MONITOR OUT OF SERVICE
"Loss of assessment capability for steam generator rupture determination associated with the radiation monitor for one of four steam lines. The 3MSS-RE78 is out of service due to the unplanned loss of its power supply. This is a reportable condition in accordance with 10CFR72(b)(3)(xiii). A blown fuse is the suspected cause."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 0408 EDT ON 10/16/2013 FROM BARRETT NICHOLS TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
The radiation monitor was returned to service at 0100 EDT on 10/16/2013. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R1DO (Lilliendahl).
"Loss of assessment capability for steam generator rupture determination associated with the radiation monitor for one of four steam lines. The 3MSS-RE78 is out of service due to the unplanned loss of its power supply. This is a reportable condition in accordance with 10CFR72(b)(3)(xiii). A blown fuse is the suspected cause."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 0408 EDT ON 10/16/2013 FROM BARRETT NICHOLS TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
The radiation monitor was returned to service at 0100 EDT on 10/16/2013. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R1DO (Lilliendahl).
Agreement State
Event Number: 49443
Rep Org: COLORADO DEPT OF HEALTH
Licensee: MARTINEZ ASSOCIATES, LLC
Region: 4
City: DENVER State: CO
County:
License #: 1076-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES JARVIS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: MARTINEZ ASSOCIATES, LLC
Region: 4
City: DENVER State: CO
County:
License #: 1076-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES JARVIS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 10/15/2013
Notification Time: 13:53 [ET]
Event Date: 10/13/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 10/17/2013
Notification Time: 13:53 [ET]
Event Date: 10/13/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 10/17/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL HAY (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (E-MA)
PAMELA HENDERSON (FSME)
ILTAB (E-MA)
MICHAEL HAY (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (E-MA)
PAMELA HENDERSON (FSME)
ILTAB (E-MA)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following report was received from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Radioactive Materials Unit via e-mail:
"On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at approximately 8:30 am MDT (Mountain Daylight Time), the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for a portable gauge licensee (Martinez Associates, LLC; Colorado License No. 1076-01, Amendment 09) based in Denver, Colorado notified the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Radioactive Materials Unit that a Troxler moisture density gauge was stolen on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from a private vehicle parked at the private residence of an employee. The private residence was located in Thornton, Colorado. The stolen gauge was last used on Friday, October 11, 2013 and the theft was reported (by the employee) to the RSO and local law enforcement (Thornton, Colorado, Police) on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at approximately 8:30 pm MDT.
"The stolen gauge was a Troxler model 3430 (gauge serial number 23358), containing approximately 8 mCi (03/17/1994 assay date) of Cs-137 (source serial #75-5374) and 40 mCi (03/08/1994 assay date) of Am-241:Be (source serial #47-19240).
"CDPHE will conduct an investigation and evaluation of the circumstances surrounding the reported theft and intends to issue a press release regarding the incident. Further details and information from the licensee is pending."
* * * UPDATE FROM JAMES JARVIS TO CHARLES TEAL ON 10/16/13 AT 0944 EDT * * *
"On October 15, 2013, the Radiation Program of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) reported to the NRC Operations Center that a gauge had been stolen from an apartment complex in Thornton, Colorado. The City of Thornton, Colorado Police reported to CDPHE at approximately 10 pm on October 15, 2013 that the gauge had been recovered and that suspects were in custody. The gauge was transported to the City of Thornton Police for further criminal evaluation. The CDPHE will assist the Thornton Police as they evaluate the device."
Notified R4DO (Hay), FSME (Henderson), ILTAB (Wray) via email, and FSME Event Resource via email.
* * * UPDATE FROM JAMES JARVIS TO CHARLES TEAL ON 10/17/13 AT 1019 EDT * * *
"In our email dated 10/16/13 (7:43 am), it was incorrectly reported that the Thornton, Colorado Police Department (PD) had suspects in custody. The Thornton PD had questioned suspects at the time of their notification to our agency, but did not have the individuals in custody nor were any arrests made. All other information is correct to the best of our knowledge and the gauge remains in the custody of the police at this time."
Notified R4DO (Azua), ILTAB (Wray) and FSME Event Resource via email.
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
The following report was received from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Radioactive Materials Unit via e-mail:
"On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at approximately 8:30 am MDT (Mountain Daylight Time), the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for a portable gauge licensee (Martinez Associates, LLC; Colorado License No. 1076-01, Amendment 09) based in Denver, Colorado notified the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Radioactive Materials Unit that a Troxler moisture density gauge was stolen on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from a private vehicle parked at the private residence of an employee. The private residence was located in Thornton, Colorado. The stolen gauge was last used on Friday, October 11, 2013 and the theft was reported (by the employee) to the RSO and local law enforcement (Thornton, Colorado, Police) on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at approximately 8:30 pm MDT.
"The stolen gauge was a Troxler model 3430 (gauge serial number 23358), containing approximately 8 mCi (03/17/1994 assay date) of Cs-137 (source serial #75-5374) and 40 mCi (03/08/1994 assay date) of Am-241:Be (source serial #47-19240).
"CDPHE will conduct an investigation and evaluation of the circumstances surrounding the reported theft and intends to issue a press release regarding the incident. Further details and information from the licensee is pending."
* * * UPDATE FROM JAMES JARVIS TO CHARLES TEAL ON 10/16/13 AT 0944 EDT * * *
"On October 15, 2013, the Radiation Program of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) reported to the NRC Operations Center that a gauge had been stolen from an apartment complex in Thornton, Colorado. The City of Thornton, Colorado Police reported to CDPHE at approximately 10 pm on October 15, 2013 that the gauge had been recovered and that suspects were in custody. The gauge was transported to the City of Thornton Police for further criminal evaluation. The CDPHE will assist the Thornton Police as they evaluate the device."
Notified R4DO (Hay), FSME (Henderson), ILTAB (Wray) via email, and FSME Event Resource via email.
* * * UPDATE FROM JAMES JARVIS TO CHARLES TEAL ON 10/17/13 AT 1019 EDT * * *
"In our email dated 10/16/13 (7:43 am), it was incorrectly reported that the Thornton, Colorado Police Department (PD) had suspects in custody. The Thornton PD had questioned suspects at the time of their notification to our agency, but did not have the individuals in custody nor were any arrests made. All other information is correct to the best of our knowledge and the gauge remains in the custody of the police at this time."
Notified R4DO (Azua), ILTAB (Wray) and FSME Event Resource via email.
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