Event Notification Report for June 16, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/15/2014 - 06/16/2014
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50203
Facility: PRAIRIE ISLAND
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: DARRELL LAPCINSKI
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: DARRELL LAPCINSKI
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 06/16/2014
Notification Time: 13:38 [ET]
Event Date: 06/16/2014
Event Time: 10:27 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/16/2014
Notification Time: 13:38 [ET]
Event Date: 06/16/2014
Event Time: 10:27 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/16/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
NICK VALOS (R3DO)
NICK VALOS (R3DO)
| 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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO HYDRAULIC OIL SPILL
"At approximately 1027 CDT on June 16, 2014, Xcel Energy notified the Minnesota State Duty Officers that a hydraulic hose on a cement truck failed and spilled approximately 15 gallons hydraulic oil to grade at a building site for the new Site Administrative Building. The hydraulic oil spill did not enter the storm drain system or any water ways. The site is in the process of cleaning up the spill.
"There is no impact to public health and safety or the environment due to this incident.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), an event related to protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been made.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
"At approximately 1027 CDT on June 16, 2014, Xcel Energy notified the Minnesota State Duty Officers that a hydraulic hose on a cement truck failed and spilled approximately 15 gallons hydraulic oil to grade at a building site for the new Site Administrative Building. The hydraulic oil spill did not enter the storm drain system or any water ways. The site is in the process of cleaning up the spill.
"There is no impact to public health and safety or the environment due to this incident.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), an event related to protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been made.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
Agreement State
Event Number: 50205
Rep Org: ARIZONA RADIATION REGULATORY AGENCY
Licensee: HOQUE & ASSOCIATES INC
Region: 4
City: PHOENIX State: AZ
County:
License #: AZ 07-431
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: AUBREY GODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Licensee: HOQUE & ASSOCIATES INC
Region: 4
City: PHOENIX State: AZ
County:
License #: AZ 07-431
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: AUBREY GODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 06/16/2014
Notification Time: 18:58 [ET]
Event Date: 06/16/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 06/16/2014
Notification Time: 18:58 [ET]
Event Date: 06/16/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 06/16/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL HAY (R4DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
MEXICO (FAX)
ILTAB (EMAI)
MICHAEL HAY (R4DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
MEXICO (FAX)
ILTAB (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following was received from the State of Arizona via email:
"On June 16, 2014, the Agency [State of Arizona] was notified of the theft of a Troxler Model 3450 Moisture-Density gauge Serial Number 533, from a locked box on a pickup truck parked in a secure area of the licensee facility. Other equipment was also stolen from the truck. The locks and one hasp and a gate lock were ground off. The theft occurred over the June 14 -15 weekend.
"The investigation into this event is ongoing.
"The AZ Governor's Office, FBI, US NRC, and the states of CA, NV, CO, and NM are being notified of this event."
First Notice: 14-014
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
Note: This device is assigned an IAEA Category 3 value based on the actual radioactivity of the source, not on the device type. (Reference IAEA RG-G-1.9)
The following was received from the State of Arizona via email:
"On June 16, 2014, the Agency [State of Arizona] was notified of the theft of a Troxler Model 3450 Moisture-Density gauge Serial Number 533, from a locked box on a pickup truck parked in a secure area of the licensee facility. Other equipment was also stolen from the truck. The locks and one hasp and a gate lock were ground off. The theft occurred over the June 14 -15 weekend.
"The investigation into this event is ongoing.
"The AZ Governor's Office, FBI, US NRC, and the states of CA, NV, CO, and NM are being notified of this event."
First Notice: 14-014
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
Note: This device is assigned an IAEA Category 3 value based on the actual radioactivity of the source, not on the device type. (Reference IAEA RG-G-1.9)
Agreement State
Event Number: 50201
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: PORT LAVACA State: TX
County:
License #: L00051
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHRIS MOORE
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Licensee: UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: PORT LAVACA State: TX
County:
License #: L00051
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHRIS MOORE
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 06/16/2014
Notification Time: 11:43 [ET]
Event Date: 06/16/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/16/2014
Notification Time: 11:43 [ET]
Event Date: 06/16/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/16/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL HAY (R4DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
MICHAEL HAY (R4DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTERS
The following was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On June 16, 2014, the Agency [State of Texas] was notified by the licensee's Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) that while conducting routine maintenance checks, the shutter on two Ohmart-Vega Model SHD source holders containing 250 millicuries of cesium-137 failed to shut. A third SHD source holder shutter appeared to shut but there was no change in the radiation level as expected. The RSO has contacted a vendor to inspect and repair the gauges. The gauges are normally open. There were no exposures as a result of this event. More information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident: I-9204
The following was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On June 16, 2014, the Agency [State of Texas] was notified by the licensee's Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) that while conducting routine maintenance checks, the shutter on two Ohmart-Vega Model SHD source holders containing 250 millicuries of cesium-137 failed to shut. A third SHD source holder shutter appeared to shut but there was no change in the radiation level as expected. The RSO has contacted a vendor to inspect and repair the gauges. The gauges are normally open. There were no exposures as a result of this event. More information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident: I-9204