Event Notification Report for January 29, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/28/2014 - 01/29/2014
EVENT NUMBERS
49773497744977549776
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49773
Facility: PALISADES
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: BARBARA DOTSON
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: BARBARA DOTSON
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 01/29/2014
Notification Time: 11:06 [ET]
Event Date: 01/29/2014
Event Time: 09:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/29/2014
Notification Time: 11:06 [ET]
Event Date: 01/29/2014
Event Time: 09:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/29/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - DEGRADED CONDITION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - DEGRADED CONDITION
Person (Organization):
STUART SHELDON (R3DO)
STUART SHELDON (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
INDICATIONS IDENTIFIED ON CONTROL ROD DRIVE MECHANISM HOUSINGS
"On January 29, 2014, during planned inspections of control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) upper housings, it was determined that the inspection results for some housings did not meet the applicable acceptance criteria. That is, evaluations of the housing indications are being performed under ASME Code, Section XI, IWB-3600, 'Analytical Evaluation of Flaws,' and indications were identified that exceed acceptance criteria specified in the Code. None of the indications were through-wall and there was no evidence of leakage.
"The housing indications, varying in depth and length characteristics, were identified in 17 of the 45 CRDM housings inspected. All 45 CRDM housings were inspected, which constituted 100% extent of condition inspection.
"The plant was in cold shutdown at 0% power for a planned refueling outage at the time of discovery. Replacement or repair actions are in progress and will be completed prior to plant startup from the outage.
"This condition has no impact to the health and safety of the public.
"This report is being made in accordance with 10CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A), since indications were found that did not meet acceptance criteria referenced in ASME Code, Section XI.
"The licensee notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector."
"On January 29, 2014, during planned inspections of control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) upper housings, it was determined that the inspection results for some housings did not meet the applicable acceptance criteria. That is, evaluations of the housing indications are being performed under ASME Code, Section XI, IWB-3600, 'Analytical Evaluation of Flaws,' and indications were identified that exceed acceptance criteria specified in the Code. None of the indications were through-wall and there was no evidence of leakage.
"The housing indications, varying in depth and length characteristics, were identified in 17 of the 45 CRDM housings inspected. All 45 CRDM housings were inspected, which constituted 100% extent of condition inspection.
"The plant was in cold shutdown at 0% power for a planned refueling outage at the time of discovery. Replacement or repair actions are in progress and will be completed prior to plant startup from the outage.
"This condition has no impact to the health and safety of the public.
"This report is being made in accordance with 10CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A), since indications were found that did not meet acceptance criteria referenced in ASME Code, Section XI.
"The licensee notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector."
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49774
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ADAM McGUIRE
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ADAM McGUIRE
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 01/29/2014
Notification Time: 14:58 [ET]
Event Date: 01/29/2014
Event Time: 11:15 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/13/2014
Notification Time: 14:58 [ET]
Event Date: 01/29/2014
Event Time: 11:15 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/13/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
ART BURRITT (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 |
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT BOUNDARY WAS TEMPORARILY BLOCKED OPEN
"Title: Door Opened Under Administrative Control Could Have Prevented Fulfillment of Safety Functions to Control the Release of Radioactive Material and Mitigate the Consequences of an Accident
"On January 29, 2014, it was determined a door credited as a Secondary Containment Boundary was temporarily blocked opened multiple times since January 25, 2014 under administrative control. Technical Specification 3.6.6.2 'Secondary Containment' is applicable and requires the system to be restored to operable status within 24 hours. In each instance where the door was blocked open, the requirements of Technical Specification 3.6.6.2 were entered and complied with.
"NUREG 1022 Revision 3 states inoperability of a single train system is reportable even though the plant's Technical Specifications may allow the condition to exist for a limited time. Although the plant was operated within the licensing basis, since Secondary Containment was rendered inoperable, Dominion is reporting that this condition could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function to control the release of radioactive material and mitigate the consequences of an accident.
"This condition is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D).
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE AT 1030 EDT ON 03/13/14 FROM THOMAS CLEARY TO S. SANDIN * * *
The licensee is retracting this report based on the following:
"The purpose of this call is to retract the report made on January 29, 2014, Event Number 49774. Event Report number 49774 describes a condition in which the Millstone Power Station Unit 3 (MPS3) Secondary Containment was voluntarily rendered inoperable under administrative control.
"Using the criteria of NUREG-1022 Rev. 3, this condition report is not related to inoperability being due to one or more personnel errors, including procedure violations; equipment failures; inadequate maintenance; or design, analysis, fabrication, equipment qualification, construction, or procedural deficiencies and was declared inoperable as part of a planned evolution for maintenance or surveillance testing and done in accordance with an approved procedure and the plant's technical specifications. Therefore, this condition is not reportable and NRC Event Number 49774 is being retracted.
"The basis for this conclusion will be provided to the NRC Resident Inspector."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Ferdas).
"Title: Door Opened Under Administrative Control Could Have Prevented Fulfillment of Safety Functions to Control the Release of Radioactive Material and Mitigate the Consequences of an Accident
"On January 29, 2014, it was determined a door credited as a Secondary Containment Boundary was temporarily blocked opened multiple times since January 25, 2014 under administrative control. Technical Specification 3.6.6.2 'Secondary Containment' is applicable and requires the system to be restored to operable status within 24 hours. In each instance where the door was blocked open, the requirements of Technical Specification 3.6.6.2 were entered and complied with.
"NUREG 1022 Revision 3 states inoperability of a single train system is reportable even though the plant's Technical Specifications may allow the condition to exist for a limited time. Although the plant was operated within the licensing basis, since Secondary Containment was rendered inoperable, Dominion is reporting that this condition could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function to control the release of radioactive material and mitigate the consequences of an accident.
"This condition is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D).
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE AT 1030 EDT ON 03/13/14 FROM THOMAS CLEARY TO S. SANDIN * * *
The licensee is retracting this report based on the following:
"The purpose of this call is to retract the report made on January 29, 2014, Event Number 49774. Event Report number 49774 describes a condition in which the Millstone Power Station Unit 3 (MPS3) Secondary Containment was voluntarily rendered inoperable under administrative control.
"Using the criteria of NUREG-1022 Rev. 3, this condition report is not related to inoperability being due to one or more personnel errors, including procedure violations; equipment failures; inadequate maintenance; or design, analysis, fabrication, equipment qualification, construction, or procedural deficiencies and was declared inoperable as part of a planned evolution for maintenance or surveillance testing and done in accordance with an approved procedure and the plant's technical specifications. Therefore, this condition is not reportable and NRC Event Number 49774 is being retracted.
"The basis for this conclusion will be provided to the NRC Resident Inspector."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Ferdas).
Agreement State
Event Number: 49775
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: HTS INC CONSULTANTS
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 02757
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GENTRY HEARN
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: HTS INC CONSULTANTS
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 02757
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GENTRY HEARN
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 01/29/2014
Notification Time: 15:39 [ET]
Event Date: 01/29/2014
Event Time: 12:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/02/2014
Notification Time: 15:39 [ET]
Event Date: 01/29/2014
Event Time: 12:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/02/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
NEIL OKEEFE (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
MEXICO (FAX)
ILTAB (EMAI)
NEIL OKEEFE (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
MEXICO (FAX)
ILTAB (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following was received from the state of Texas via email:
"On January 29, 2014, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] received notice from the Licensee that a Troxler model 3430 moisture/density gauge had been stolen along with a truck. The serial number is 35379. It was not believed that the gauge was the target of the theft. The truck was stolen from the parking lot while the driver was running an errand. The gauge as manufactured contains an 8 millicurie cesium-137 source and a 40 millicurie americium/beryllium source. An investigation into this event is ongoing. It is unlikely that a member of the public will be exposed to hazardous radiation as the sources are still locked in the shielded position. Additional information will be supplied as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
The local police and the Texas Association of Pawnbrokers were notified.
Texas incident # I 9150
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 was received from the state of Texas via email:
"On January 29, 2014, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] received notice from the Licensee that a Troxler model 3430 moisture/density gauge had been stolen along with a truck. The serial number is 35379. It was not believed that the gauge was the target of the theft. The truck was stolen from the parking lot while the driver was running an errand. The gauge as manufactured contains an 8 millicurie cesium-137 source and a 40 millicurie americium/beryllium source. An investigation into this event is ongoing. It is unlikely that a member of the public will be exposed to hazardous radiation as the sources are still locked in the shielded position. Additional information will be supplied as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
The local police and the Texas Association of Pawnbrokers were notified.
Texas incident # I 9150
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
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49776
Facility: LASALLE
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: JASON DEPRIEST
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: JASON DEPRIEST
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 01/29/2014
Notification Time: 18:33 [ET]
Event Date: 01/29/2014
Event Time: 09:53 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/31/2014
Notification Time: 18:33 [ET]
Event Date: 01/29/2014
Event Time: 09:53 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/31/2014
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):
STUART SHELDON (R3DO)
STUART SHELDON (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 97 | Power Operation | 97 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION FAN
"This telephone notification is provided in accordance with Exelon Reportability manual SAF 1.10, 'Major Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities', and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
"On January 29th at 09:53 CST, it was determined that the onsite Technical Support Center (TSC) Ventilation System Supply Fan had failed (due to failed fan belts as a result of degraded alignment), resulting in loss of ventilation for the TSC. Repairs have been initiated, however repairs will not have been completed within the time required to staff the TSC. There is currently no emergency event in progress requiring TSC staffing. The Main Control Room remains available as an Emergency Response Facility (ERF), should an event occur requiring Emergency Response Facilities to be staffed.
"The licensee has notified the Senior Resident Inspector of the issue."
* * * UPDATE FROM MARK SMITH TO VINCE KLCO AT 0217 EST ON 1/31/2014 * * *
"After repairs were completed, the TSC Ventilation was restored to service at [2350 CST on 01/30/2014].
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
Notified the R3DO (Sheldon).
"This telephone notification is provided in accordance with Exelon Reportability manual SAF 1.10, 'Major Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities', and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
"On January 29th at 09:53 CST, it was determined that the onsite Technical Support Center (TSC) Ventilation System Supply Fan had failed (due to failed fan belts as a result of degraded alignment), resulting in loss of ventilation for the TSC. Repairs have been initiated, however repairs will not have been completed within the time required to staff the TSC. There is currently no emergency event in progress requiring TSC staffing. The Main Control Room remains available as an Emergency Response Facility (ERF), should an event occur requiring Emergency Response Facilities to be staffed.
"The licensee has notified the Senior Resident Inspector of the issue."
* * * UPDATE FROM MARK SMITH TO VINCE KLCO AT 0217 EST ON 1/31/2014 * * *
"After repairs were completed, the TSC Ventilation was restored to service at [2350 CST on 01/30/2014].
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
Notified the R3DO (Sheldon).