Event Notification Report for February 23, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/22/2014 - 02/23/2014
Agreement State
Event Number: 49855
Rep Org: PA BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: UNIVERSAL WELL SERVICES
Region: 1
City: LEMON State: PA
County: WYOMING
License #: PA-1446
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH M. MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: UNIVERSAL WELL SERVICES
Region: 1
City: LEMON State: PA
County: WYOMING
License #: PA-1446
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH M. MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 02/25/2014
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 02/23/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/25/2014
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 02/23/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/25/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
ANNE DeFRANCISCO (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
ANNE DeFRANCISCO (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - SHUTTER FAILURE ON BERTHOLD DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania via fax:
"NOTIFICATIONS: Licensee notified the Department [PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection] via email and voice message after close of business on February 24, 2014. This event is reportable within 24-hours per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2).
"EVENT DESCRIPTION: During the pressure pumping operations at a well fracturing job site, personnel observed an unexpected fluctuation in density readings. The density gauge was inspected and attempts to turn the shutter handle to the closed position caused it to separate from the body of the gauge. It was observed that the roll pin, which attaches the shutter handle to the shutter shaft, had come out causing the shutter handle to separate from the shield housing. The pin was replaced, the handle reattached, and the gauge shutter was closed and locked. No elevated exposure to personnel is anticipated. The gauge was then removed from service, placed into storage, and the manufacturer was notified.
Manufacturer: Berthold
Model: LB 8010
Serial Number: 10049
Isotope: Cs-137
Activity: 20 mCi
Source Serial Number: 0180/08
"CAUSE OF THE EVENT: The roll pin, which attaches the shutter handle to the shutter shaft, came out causing the shutter handle to be removed from the shield housing. More information will be forwarded upon receipt of final report.
"ACTIONS: The density gauge has been removed from operations and is in storage in a Williamsport, Pennsylvania facility. The licensee is working with the manufacturer to investigate the event, make repairs, and determine root cause. The Department plans to do a reactive inspection."
PA Event Report ID No: PA140006
The following information was received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania via fax:
"NOTIFICATIONS: Licensee notified the Department [PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection] via email and voice message after close of business on February 24, 2014. This event is reportable within 24-hours per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2).
"EVENT DESCRIPTION: During the pressure pumping operations at a well fracturing job site, personnel observed an unexpected fluctuation in density readings. The density gauge was inspected and attempts to turn the shutter handle to the closed position caused it to separate from the body of the gauge. It was observed that the roll pin, which attaches the shutter handle to the shutter shaft, had come out causing the shutter handle to separate from the shield housing. The pin was replaced, the handle reattached, and the gauge shutter was closed and locked. No elevated exposure to personnel is anticipated. The gauge was then removed from service, placed into storage, and the manufacturer was notified.
Manufacturer: Berthold
Model: LB 8010
Serial Number: 10049
Isotope: Cs-137
Activity: 20 mCi
Source Serial Number: 0180/08
"CAUSE OF THE EVENT: The roll pin, which attaches the shutter handle to the shutter shaft, came out causing the shutter handle to be removed from the shield housing. More information will be forwarded upon receipt of final report.
"ACTIONS: The density gauge has been removed from operations and is in storage in a Williamsport, Pennsylvania facility. The licensee is working with the manufacturer to investigate the event, make repairs, and determine root cause. The Department plans to do a reactive inspection."
PA Event Report ID No: PA140006
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49851
Facility: FERMI
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: PAUL GRESH
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: PAUL GRESH
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/23/2014
Notification Time: 12:23 [ET]
Event Date: 02/23/2014
Event Time: 12:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/15/2014
Notification Time: 12:23 [ET]
Event Date: 02/23/2014
Event Time: 12:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/15/2014
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):
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
INTEGRATED PLANT COMPUTER SYSTEM REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"[On] February 23, 2014, at approximately 1200 [EST], the Fermi 2 Integrated Plant Computer System (IPCS) was removed from service outside of the Control Room to support planned system maintenance. The Safety Parameters Display System (SPDS) and Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) reside on the IPCS platform and [was rendered] out of service when the IPCS [was] removed from Emergency Response Facilities (ERFs). These systems will be unavailable to all Emergency Response Facilities (ERFs) for approximately 50 hours. During this time, dose assessment (Raddose) capability will only be available in the manual data input mode. The SPDS indications and Raddose remain available to the plant staff in the Control Room, and will be used for emergency response, if needed. Information will be communicated to the NRC using other available communication systems as needed. A follow-up notification will be submitted when the IPCS is completely restored, including SPDS and ERDS, to the Operational Support Center, the Technical Support Center, and alternate facilities. This 8-hour non-emergency notification is being made per the requirements of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), as an event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 0905 EDT ON 03/15/14 FROM PAUL GRESH TO S. SANDIN * * *
The following update was received from the licensee:
"On February 23, 2014, at approximately 1200 [EST], the Fermi 2 Integrated Plant Computer System (IPCS) was removed from service to support planned system maintenance. The Safety Parameters Display System (SPDS) and Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) reside on the IPCS platform and were out of service when IPCS was removed from service.
"On March 15, 2014 at approximately 0800 [EDT], planned maintenance on ERDS, SPDS, and IPCS is complete, restoring full Emergency assessment capabilities to the control room and all onsite emergency response facilities."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Passehl).
"[On] February 23, 2014, at approximately 1200 [EST], the Fermi 2 Integrated Plant Computer System (IPCS) was removed from service outside of the Control Room to support planned system maintenance. The Safety Parameters Display System (SPDS) and Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) reside on the IPCS platform and [was rendered] out of service when the IPCS [was] removed from Emergency Response Facilities (ERFs). These systems will be unavailable to all Emergency Response Facilities (ERFs) for approximately 50 hours. During this time, dose assessment (Raddose) capability will only be available in the manual data input mode. The SPDS indications and Raddose remain available to the plant staff in the Control Room, and will be used for emergency response, if needed. Information will be communicated to the NRC using other available communication systems as needed. A follow-up notification will be submitted when the IPCS is completely restored, including SPDS and ERDS, to the Operational Support Center, the Technical Support Center, and alternate facilities. This 8-hour non-emergency notification is being made per the requirements of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), as an event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 0905 EDT ON 03/15/14 FROM PAUL GRESH TO S. SANDIN * * *
The following update was received from the licensee:
"On February 23, 2014, at approximately 1200 [EST], the Fermi 2 Integrated Plant Computer System (IPCS) was removed from service to support planned system maintenance. The Safety Parameters Display System (SPDS) and Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) reside on the IPCS platform and were out of service when IPCS was removed from service.
"On March 15, 2014 at approximately 0800 [EDT], planned maintenance on ERDS, SPDS, and IPCS is complete, restoring full Emergency assessment capabilities to the control room and all onsite emergency response facilities."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Passehl).