Event Notification Report for August 21, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/20/2014 - 08/21/2014
EVENT NUMBERS
50394503895039050391503865040251166
Agreement State
Event Number: 50394
Rep Org: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MGMT. AGENCY
Licensee: CLARK DIETRICH BLDG SYSTEMS
Region: 3
City: ROCHELLE State: IL
County:
License #: 9223802
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: CLARK DIETRICH BLDG SYSTEMS
Region: 3
City: ROCHELLE State: IL
County:
License #: 9223802
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 08/22/2014
Notification Time: 16:41 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/22/2014
Notification Time: 16:41 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/22/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DAVE PASSEHL (R3DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
DAVE PASSEHL (R3DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - NUCLEAR GAUGE STUCK OPEN SHUTTER
The following was received via email:
"On August 21 the Agency [Illinois Emergency Management Agency] received a call from a representative of Clark Dietrich Building Systems (CDBS), Rochelle, IL (reg no 9223802) concerning findings made by their contractor for a generally licensed gauging device at their facility. A Gamma Instruments model GR100 device (s/n 930-706) with a 1000 milliCi Am-241 source was found to have a stuck [open] shutter during maintenance/operability checks being performed by a field engineer from Advanced Gauging Technologies. Repairs were made by the contractor and the gauge subsequently returned to service with no additional issues noted. The field engineer reported that apparently dirt and debris had accumulated from the rolling operations line in such a manner as to prevent proper closure. The caller from CDBS indicated that the gauge had just been last checked by their own staff on July 8, 2014 and no issues with the shutter were detected at that time. He went on to say that he expected a full report from the contractor to be provided in a few days and would forward that information when it became available.
"Until the full report from the registrant and the field engineer are received, this matter will remain open. However, based on the information provided at this time no on-site investigation is warranted."
No personnel exposures resulted from this event.
Illinois Incident Number: IL-14014
The following was received via email:
"On August 21 the Agency [Illinois Emergency Management Agency] received a call from a representative of Clark Dietrich Building Systems (CDBS), Rochelle, IL (reg no 9223802) concerning findings made by their contractor for a generally licensed gauging device at their facility. A Gamma Instruments model GR100 device (s/n 930-706) with a 1000 milliCi Am-241 source was found to have a stuck [open] shutter during maintenance/operability checks being performed by a field engineer from Advanced Gauging Technologies. Repairs were made by the contractor and the gauge subsequently returned to service with no additional issues noted. The field engineer reported that apparently dirt and debris had accumulated from the rolling operations line in such a manner as to prevent proper closure. The caller from CDBS indicated that the gauge had just been last checked by their own staff on July 8, 2014 and no issues with the shutter were detected at that time. He went on to say that he expected a full report from the contractor to be provided in a few days and would forward that information when it became available.
"Until the full report from the registrant and the field engineer are received, this matter will remain open. However, based on the information provided at this time no on-site investigation is warranted."
No personnel exposures resulted from this event.
Illinois Incident Number: IL-14014
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50389
Facility: FITZPATRICK
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOHN WALKOWIAK
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOHN WALKOWIAK
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 08/21/2014
Notification Time: 12:00 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 08:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2014
Notification Time: 12:00 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 08:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2014
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):
RAY MCKINLEY (R1DO)
RAY MCKINLEY (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 50 | Power Operation | 50 | Power Operation |
INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF ONE EMERGENCY SIREN
"The purpose of this report is to provide a telephone notification under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) to notify the NRC of the inadvertent actuation of one Oswego County emergency notification siren at approximately 0850 [EDT] on 08/21/14. Thunderstorms in the area are believed to have caused a lightning strike and the spurious activation. Siren repair personnel have been dispatched to isolate the siren and begin repair work. The siren has since been silenced. Alternate notification of the public in the area is through Hyperreach.
"The Oswego County Emergency Management Office issued a news release identifying the inadvertent actuation of the emergency siren.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE AT 1145 EDT ON 8/23/2014 FROM HENK VERWAY TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
"As of 0928 EDT on 08/23/2014, siren #13 has been repaired and returned to service."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R1DO (McKinley).
"The purpose of this report is to provide a telephone notification under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) to notify the NRC of the inadvertent actuation of one Oswego County emergency notification siren at approximately 0850 [EDT] on 08/21/14. Thunderstorms in the area are believed to have caused a lightning strike and the spurious activation. Siren repair personnel have been dispatched to isolate the siren and begin repair work. The siren has since been silenced. Alternate notification of the public in the area is through Hyperreach.
"The Oswego County Emergency Management Office issued a news release identifying the inadvertent actuation of the emergency siren.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE AT 1145 EDT ON 8/23/2014 FROM HENK VERWAY TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
"As of 0928 EDT on 08/23/2014, siren #13 has been repaired and returned to service."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R1DO (McKinley).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50390
Facility: NINE MILE POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: MARK GREER
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: MARK GREER
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 08/21/2014
Notification Time: 12:04 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 08:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2014
Notification Time: 12:04 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 08:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/23/2014
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):
RAY MCKINLEY (R1DO)
RAY MCKINLEY (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 |
INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF ONE EMERGENCY SIREN
"One of the 37 Prompt Notification System sirens surrounding the James A Fitzpatrick (JAF) / Nine Mile Point (NMP) sites spuriously activated at 0850 EDT. The Oswego County Emergency Operations Center notified Nine Mile Point via RECS [Radiological Emergency Communications System] that siren #13 had inadvertently activated. Repair technicians have de-activated and silenced the faulty siren as of 0943 EDT. Siren #13 is currently out of service and the backup method for siren #13 has been verified to be functional. The cause of the inadvertent siren activation is believed to be a lightning strike.
"The issue has been entered into the site's Corrective Action Program.
"The Oswego County Emergency Management Office issued a News Release identifying the inadvertent actuation of the emergency siren.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * UPDATE AT 1247 EDT ON 8/23/14 FROM MARK GREER TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
"As of 0928 EDT on 08/23/2014, siren #13 has been repaired and returned to service. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified the R1DO (McKinley).
"One of the 37 Prompt Notification System sirens surrounding the James A Fitzpatrick (JAF) / Nine Mile Point (NMP) sites spuriously activated at 0850 EDT. The Oswego County Emergency Operations Center notified Nine Mile Point via RECS [Radiological Emergency Communications System] that siren #13 had inadvertently activated. Repair technicians have de-activated and silenced the faulty siren as of 0943 EDT. Siren #13 is currently out of service and the backup method for siren #13 has been verified to be functional. The cause of the inadvertent siren activation is believed to be a lightning strike.
"The issue has been entered into the site's Corrective Action Program.
"The Oswego County Emergency Management Office issued a News Release identifying the inadvertent actuation of the emergency siren.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * UPDATE AT 1247 EDT ON 8/23/14 FROM MARK GREER TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
"As of 0928 EDT on 08/23/2014, siren #13 has been repaired and returned to service. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified the R1DO (McKinley).
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 50391
Facility: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: ROSS LINDBERG
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: ROSS LINDBERG
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 08/21/2014
Notification Time: 14:31 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 09:10 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/21/2014
Notification Time: 14:31 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 09:10 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/21/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
Person (Organization):
JAMES HICKEY (R2DO)
ROBERT JOHNSON (NMSS)
JAMES HICKEY (R2DO)
ROBERT JOHNSON (NMSS)
CONTAMINATED INJURED INDIVIDUAL
"An employee with an injured knee reported to the on-site dispensary this morning. First aid was administered. A whole body survey of the employee and plant clothing was performed; the maximum amount of contamination present was on the employee's work boots, 96,000 dpm/100cm2. All contaminated clothing was removed from the employee. An additional whole body survey of the employee was performed prior to leaving the restricted area; no contamination above background levels was detected. The employee was sent to an offsite medical facility for further evaluation and/or treatment."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"An employee with an injured knee reported to the on-site dispensary this morning. First aid was administered. A whole body survey of the employee and plant clothing was performed; the maximum amount of contamination present was on the employee's work boots, 96,000 dpm/100cm2. All contaminated clothing was removed from the employee. An additional whole body survey of the employee was performed prior to leaving the restricted area; no contamination above background levels was detected. The employee was sent to an offsite medical facility for further evaluation and/or treatment."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50386
Facility: COOK
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DEAN BRUCK
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DEAN BRUCK
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 08/21/2014
Notification Time: 04:03 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 02:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/22/2014
Notification Time: 04:03 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 02:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/22/2014
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):
DAVE PASSEHL (R3DO)
DAVE PASSEHL (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 SUSPECTED FUEL OIL LEAK TO THE ENVIRONMENT
"At 0210 EDT on August 21, 2014, D.C. Cook made notifications to the State of Michigan, local authorities and the National Response Center due to a suspected release of approximately 8,700 gallons of diesel fuel oil to the environment. The level in the buried fuel oil storage tank for the Train B Emergency Diesel Generator was found to be approximately 8,700 gallons less than measurements taken within the last 24 hours. The tank is located within the plant protected area. At this time the suspected fuel oil plume has not left the site.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) and NUREG 1022 section 3.2.12, due to notification of offsite agencies."
* * * UPDATE FROM JAMES SHAW TO VINCE KLCO ON 8/22/14 AT 1342 EDT * * *
"An event investigation determined that no spill occurred. The discrepancy in level was due to maintenance activities that caused an error in level indication. No actual loss of inventory from the fuel oil storage tank occurred. Offsite agencies have been notified that this spill event is being retracted [to the State and Offsite agencies].
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified."
Notified the R3DO (Passehl).
"At 0210 EDT on August 21, 2014, D.C. Cook made notifications to the State of Michigan, local authorities and the National Response Center due to a suspected release of approximately 8,700 gallons of diesel fuel oil to the environment. The level in the buried fuel oil storage tank for the Train B Emergency Diesel Generator was found to be approximately 8,700 gallons less than measurements taken within the last 24 hours. The tank is located within the plant protected area. At this time the suspected fuel oil plume has not left the site.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) and NUREG 1022 section 3.2.12, due to notification of offsite agencies."
* * * UPDATE FROM JAMES SHAW TO VINCE KLCO ON 8/22/14 AT 1342 EDT * * *
"An event investigation determined that no spill occurred. The discrepancy in level was due to maintenance activities that caused an error in level indication. No actual loss of inventory from the fuel oil storage tank occurred. Offsite agencies have been notified that this spill event is being retracted [to the State and Offsite agencies].
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified."
Notified the R3DO (Passehl).
Agreement State
Event Number: 50402
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: HENKLE AEROSPACE
Region: 4
City: BAY POINT State: CA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KENT PRENDERGAST
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Licensee: HENKLE AEROSPACE
Region: 4
City: BAY POINT State: CA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KENT PRENDERGAST
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 08/26/2014
Notification Time: 17:59 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/26/2014
Notification Time: 17:59 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/26/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GREG PICK (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE
GREG PICK (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - GAUGE FOUND AT RECYCLING FACILITY
The following was received from the State of California via email:
"On August 21, 2014, . . . Henkle Aerospace contacted . . . RHB to report that one of their generally licensed fixed gauges (NDC, Model 103, S/N 4331 containing Am-241) had been found at a recycling facility. The recycling facility had contacted the manufacturer of the gauge (NDC) and it was returned to NDC. NDC contacted Henkel to notify them of the gauge was found at the recycling center. The source was intact and NDC has performed a leak test which indicated no contamination.
"On 08/26/14, . . . Henkel called RHB and provided the following information: The gauge contained 150 mCi of Am-241 (as of late 90s) and it was acquired by Henkle in 2006. This gauge was replaced by a licensed vendor in February 2010, and was set aside to be transferred to the vendor. Eventually, they lost track of the gauge, and it ended up at the recycling center with the rest of the metal Henkel had shipped to the scrap yard.
"Corrective actions by Henkle: After this incident they have revised their policies and procedures to keep track of the two gauges they currently possess (Sr-90 containing 250 mCi each, GL units licensed by Mahlo).
"Note: As of now, RHB does not have the information on current activity of the Am-241 source in the gauge."
California 5010 #: 082114
The following was received from the State of California via email:
"On August 21, 2014, . . . Henkle Aerospace contacted . . . RHB to report that one of their generally licensed fixed gauges (NDC, Model 103, S/N 4331 containing Am-241) had been found at a recycling facility. The recycling facility had contacted the manufacturer of the gauge (NDC) and it was returned to NDC. NDC contacted Henkel to notify them of the gauge was found at the recycling center. The source was intact and NDC has performed a leak test which indicated no contamination.
"On 08/26/14, . . . Henkel called RHB and provided the following information: The gauge contained 150 mCi of Am-241 (as of late 90s) and it was acquired by Henkle in 2006. This gauge was replaced by a licensed vendor in February 2010, and was set aside to be transferred to the vendor. Eventually, they lost track of the gauge, and it ended up at the recycling center with the rest of the metal Henkel had shipped to the scrap yard.
"Corrective actions by Henkle: After this incident they have revised their policies and procedures to keep track of the two gauges they currently possess (Sr-90 containing 250 mCi each, GL units licensed by Mahlo).
"Note: As of now, RHB does not have the information on current activity of the Am-241 source in the gauge."
California 5010 #: 082114
Agreement State
Event Number: 51166
Rep Org: MAINE RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM
Licensee: COLBY COLLEGE
Region: 1
City: WATERVILLE State: ME
County:
License #: GENERAL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JEAN GESLIN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: COLBY COLLEGE
Region: 1
City: WATERVILLE State: ME
County:
License #: GENERAL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JEAN GESLIN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 06/19/2015
Notification Time: 12:50 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/19/2015
Notification Time: 12:50 [ET]
Event Date: 08/21/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/19/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BRICE BICKETT (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
BRICE BICKETT (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - THEFT OF FOUR TRITIUM EXIT SIGNS
The following information was received from the State of Maine via email:
"Colby College reported the theft of four radioluminescent exit signs (Isolite model SLX-60, serial #13-9009, 13-9010, 13-9011, and 13-9013), each containing 229.4 GBq (6.2 Ci) of H-3. The signs were discovered to be missing during an annual inventory performed on 8/21/2014."
This event was reported to the State of Maine on 12/04/2014. An NMED report was submitted on 02/02/2015 [NMED Item Number: 150092].
Maine Report Nr.: ME150001
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 information was received from the State of Maine via email:
"Colby College reported the theft of four radioluminescent exit signs (Isolite model SLX-60, serial #13-9009, 13-9010, 13-9011, and 13-9013), each containing 229.4 GBq (6.2 Ci) of H-3. The signs were discovered to be missing during an annual inventory performed on 8/21/2014."
This event was reported to the State of Maine on 12/04/2014. An NMED report was submitted on 02/02/2015 [NMED Item Number: 150092].
Maine Report Nr.: ME150001
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