Event Notification Report for October 08, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/07/2014 - 10/08/2014
EVENT NUMBERS
5051850519505205052150522
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50518
Facility: LIMERICK
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: CHRIS GIAMBRONE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: CHRIS GIAMBRONE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 10/08/2014
Notification Time: 07:24 [ET]
Event Date: 10/08/2014
Event Time: 04:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/08/2014
Notification Time: 07:24 [ET]
Event Date: 10/08/2014
Event Time: 04:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/08/2014
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):
FRED BOWER (R1DO)
FRED BOWER (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 |
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE LEAK WITH POTENTIAL TO ENTER THE ENVIRONMENT
"This notification is being made as a result of notifications to other government agencies. A sodium hypochlorite leak occurred on site at Limerick Generating station on 10/7/14, that had the potential to enter the environment. The leak has been isolated. A flow control valve in the U1 cooling tower chemical treatment system caused the leak. The sodium hypochlorite that leaked was deposited into the onsite Holding Pond. The Holding Pond was being discharged at the time of the leak in accordance with procedures to support normal plant operations. The leak was discovered at 2110 hours [EDT on 10/7/14] and isolated at 2115 hours. The Holding Pond discharge was secured at 2125 hours. Sampling of the Holding Pond confirmed the presence of sodium hypochlorite. Since the Holding Pond was being released at the time of the leak, there is a potential that greater than 67 gallons of sodium hypochlorite could have been released to the Schuylkill River. This report is being made due to the potential that a reportable quantity of sodium hypochlorite could have discharged to the Schuylkill River while the Holding Pond was releasing during the sodium hypochlorite leak. Evaluations are being performed to quantify this actual volume of sodium hypochlorite that was discharged as a result of the leak."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
"This notification is being made as a result of notifications to other government agencies. A sodium hypochlorite leak occurred on site at Limerick Generating station on 10/7/14, that had the potential to enter the environment. The leak has been isolated. A flow control valve in the U1 cooling tower chemical treatment system caused the leak. The sodium hypochlorite that leaked was deposited into the onsite Holding Pond. The Holding Pond was being discharged at the time of the leak in accordance with procedures to support normal plant operations. The leak was discovered at 2110 hours [EDT on 10/7/14] and isolated at 2115 hours. The Holding Pond discharge was secured at 2125 hours. Sampling of the Holding Pond confirmed the presence of sodium hypochlorite. Since the Holding Pond was being released at the time of the leak, there is a potential that greater than 67 gallons of sodium hypochlorite could have been released to the Schuylkill River. This report is being made due to the potential that a reportable quantity of sodium hypochlorite could have discharged to the Schuylkill River while the Holding Pond was releasing during the sodium hypochlorite leak. Evaluations are being performed to quantify this actual volume of sodium hypochlorite that was discharged as a result of the leak."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50519
Facility: ARKANSAS NUCLEAR
Region: 4 State: AR
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: REX KNIGHT
HQ OPS Officer: DAN LIVERMORE
Region: 4 State: AR
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: REX KNIGHT
HQ OPS Officer: DAN LIVERMORE
Notification Date: 10/08/2014
Notification Time: 15:39 [ET]
Event Date: 10/08/2014
Event Time: 10:35 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/08/2014
Notification Time: 15:39 [ET]
Event Date: 10/08/2014
Event Time: 10:35 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/08/2014
Emergency Class:
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
Person (Organization):
DON ALLEN (R4DO)
DON ALLEN (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
POTENTIAL FIRE INDUCED CABLE FAILURE IN MULTIPLE FIRE ZONES
"INPO-IER-L4-14-33 (Direct Current Circuits Challenge Appendix R Fire Analysis) was reviewed to determine applicability to ANO Unit 1 & 2. It was determined that 2P-21, Turbine Generator Emergency Seal Oil Pump, control cables are not fused and are routed through multiple fire zones containing safe shutdown equipment. A potential fire induced cable failure in any of these fire zones could result in a secondary fire or damage adjacent cables along the path of the unprotected cable. The concern is that under fire safe shutdown conditions, it is postulated that a fire in one zone can cause short circuits potentially resulting in secondary fires or cable failures in other fire zones where the cables are routed. The secondary fires or cable failures are outside the assumptions of the 10 CFR 50 Appendix R Safe Shutdown Analysis.
"This condition is reportable as an 8-hour ENS report in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) as an unanalyzed condition. Compensatory measures (fire watches) have been implemented for affected zones of the plant.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"INPO-IER-L4-14-33 (Direct Current Circuits Challenge Appendix R Fire Analysis) was reviewed to determine applicability to ANO Unit 1 & 2. It was determined that 2P-21, Turbine Generator Emergency Seal Oil Pump, control cables are not fused and are routed through multiple fire zones containing safe shutdown equipment. A potential fire induced cable failure in any of these fire zones could result in a secondary fire or damage adjacent cables along the path of the unprotected cable. The concern is that under fire safe shutdown conditions, it is postulated that a fire in one zone can cause short circuits potentially resulting in secondary fires or cable failures in other fire zones where the cables are routed. The secondary fires or cable failures are outside the assumptions of the 10 CFR 50 Appendix R Safe Shutdown Analysis.
"This condition is reportable as an 8-hour ENS report in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) as an unanalyzed condition. Compensatory measures (fire watches) have been implemented for affected zones of the plant.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50520
Facility: HARRIS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: LOUIS PARENTE
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: LOUIS PARENTE
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 10/08/2014
Notification Time: 17:54 [ET]
Event Date: 10/08/2014
Event Time: 10:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/08/2014
Notification Time: 17:54 [ET]
Event Date: 10/08/2014
Event Time: 10:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/08/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(A) - POT UNABLE TO SAFE SD
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(A) - POT UNABLE TO SAFE SD
Person (Organization):
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
POTENTIAL LEAK FROM A PIPE COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO BOTH TRAINS OF ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS
"This is a non-emergency notification.
"At approximately 10:40 AM on October 8, 2014, with the Harris Nuclear Plant operating at 100% power, a condition was discovered where a potential leak from a pipe supplying water to the fire suppression system in the diesel fuel oil storage tank building could result in damage to equipment in both trains of the onsite electrical power system.
"Neither the leak from the piping nor the damage to equipment actually occurred, so there are no actual safety consequences and no impact to public health and safety or the environment due to this condition.
"The condition was discovered during a Harris staff evaluation in the corrective action program. The condition will be fully investigated, including the extent of condition, and corrective actions taken to resolve the issue. Compensatory actions have been taken as interim actions to ensure safety systems are not impacted by the potential pipe leak.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"This is a non-emergency notification.
"At approximately 10:40 AM on October 8, 2014, with the Harris Nuclear Plant operating at 100% power, a condition was discovered where a potential leak from a pipe supplying water to the fire suppression system in the diesel fuel oil storage tank building could result in damage to equipment in both trains of the onsite electrical power system.
"Neither the leak from the piping nor the damage to equipment actually occurred, so there are no actual safety consequences and no impact to public health and safety or the environment due to this condition.
"The condition was discovered during a Harris staff evaluation in the corrective action program. The condition will be fully investigated, including the extent of condition, and corrective actions taken to resolve the issue. Compensatory actions have been taken as interim actions to ensure safety systems are not impacted by the potential pipe leak.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Agreement State
Event Number: 50521
Rep Org: SHAW PIPELINE SERVICES, INC.
Licensee: SHAW PIPELINE SERVICES, INC.
Region: 4
City: BROKEN ARROW State: OK
County:
License #: 35-23193-03
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SHANE OWENS
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Licensee: SHAW PIPELINE SERVICES, INC.
Region: 4
City: BROKEN ARROW State: OK
County:
License #: 35-23193-03
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SHANE OWENS
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 10/08/2014
Notification Time: 18:53 [ET]
Event Date: 10/08/2014
Event Time: 16:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/11/2014
Notification Time: 18:53 [ET]
Event Date: 10/08/2014
Event Time: 16:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/11/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
37.81(b) - LOST/MISSING CAT 2 RAD MATL IN TRANSIT
10 CFR Section:
37.81(b) - LOST/MISSING CAT 2 RAD MATL IN TRANSIT
Person (Organization):
DON ALLEN (R4DO)
LAURA DUDES (NMSS)
ROBERT BUNCH (ILTA)
BERNARD STAPLETON (IRD)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
DON ALLEN (R4DO)
LAURA DUDES (NMSS)
ROBERT BUNCH (ILTA)
BERNARD STAPLETON (IRD)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
LOST RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA DURING SHIPMENT
The licensee had two SPEC-150 radiography cameras shipped from their job site in Morgan Hill, California on 9/30/2014 to their office in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. One of the radiography cameras arrived at the destination, but as of 10/1/14, the last known location of the second camera was in Memphis, Tennessee. The licensee contacted the common carrier's customer service and the dangerous goods department to locate the shipment. According to the dangerous goods department supervisor, the common carrier is investigating a radiation alarm at one of their dumpsters which may contain the radiography camera. The licensee will follow up with the common carrier on the morning of 10/9/14 to receive a status of their search.
The lost SPEC-150 radiography camera contains less than 57 curies of Ir-192. The licensee has notified the State of Oklahoma.
Notified DHS SWO, DOE Ops Center, FEMA Ops Center, HHS Ops Center, NICC Watch Officer, USDA OPS Center, EPA EOC, FDA EOC, Nuclear SSA, FEMA National Watch Center, and DNDO-JAC.
* * * UPDATE FROM SHANE OWENS TO HOWIE CROUCH (VIA EMAIL) ON 10/9/14 AT 0902 EDT * * *
The licensee provided the shipper's declaration for dangerous goods, the shipping label, and tracking information from the shipper. They will continue communications with the common carrier and provide updates as necessary.
The State of Oklahoma has notified the Tennessee State Radiation Protection Program.
Notified R4DO (Allen), NMSS (Dudes), ILTAB (Bunch), IRD (Stapleton) and FSME Events Resource email.
* * * UPDATE FROM SHANE OWENS TO DONALD NORWOOD ON 10/9/2014 AT 1214 EDT * * *
The licensee was informed by the common carrier that the search of their dumpster revealed that the radiography camera was not in the dumpster. The common carrier told the licensee that they had enlisted more personnel and had stepped up their search for the package containing the radiography camera.
Notified R4DO (Allen), NMSS (McCartin), ILTAB (Hahn), IRD (Stapleton) and FSME Events Resource email.
* * * UPDATE FROM KEVIN SAMPSON TO DONALD NORWOOD ON 10/9/2014 AT 1402 EDT * * *
The following information was received via e-mail from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality:
"On September 30, 2014, a package containing 57 Ci of Ir-192 was shipped from California to Shaw Pipeline Services, OK license OK-23193-02. The package was scheduled to arrive in Oklahoma on October 3, 2014. On October 6, 2014, it was discovered that the package still had not arrived. On October 6, 2014, Shane Owens [licensee RSO] contacted [the common carrier] to start looking for the package. On October 7, 2014 [the common carrier] began a search. [The common carrier] identified that the package entered Memphis [common carrier's] Hub on October 1, 2014, but did not leave. [The common carrier] identified a dumpster that caused radiation alarms to alert. At that time, [the common carrier] did not have the proper tools or personnel to handle the package, but they will contact Shaw Pipeline on October 9, by 0900 CDT to announce their findings.
"Object in the dumpster has been identified and is not the missing radiographic device."
Notified R4DO (Allen), NMSS (McCartin), ILTAB (Hahn), IRD (Stapleton) and FSME Events Resource email.
* * * UPDATE FROM SHANE OWENS TO DONALD NORWOOD ON 10/11/2014 AT 1653 EDT * * *
The radiography camera has been found at the common carrier's facility in San Jose, California where it had been originally dropped off for shipment. As of 1300 PDT on 10/11/2014, Shaw Pipeline Services has retaken possession of the radiography camera and verified that the radioactive source is in a safe condition.
Notified R4DO (Allen), NMSS (Dudes), NMSS (McCartin), ILTAB (Hahn), IRD (Stapleton) and FSME Events Resource email.
Notified DHS SWO, DOE Ops Center, FEMA Ops Center, HHS Ops Center, NICC Watch Officer, USDA OPS Center, EPA EOC, Notified the following via E-mail only: FDA EOC, Nuclear SSA, FEMA National Watch Center, and DNDO-JAC.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "CATEGORY 2" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Category 2 sources, if not safely managed or securely protected, could cause permanent injury to a person who handled them, or were otherwise in contact with them, for a short time (minutes to hours). It could possibly be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of hours to days. These sources are typically used in practices such as industrial gamma radiography, high dose rate brachytherapy and medium dose rate brachytherapy. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
The licensee had two SPEC-150 radiography cameras shipped from their job site in Morgan Hill, California on 9/30/2014 to their office in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. One of the radiography cameras arrived at the destination, but as of 10/1/14, the last known location of the second camera was in Memphis, Tennessee. The licensee contacted the common carrier's customer service and the dangerous goods department to locate the shipment. According to the dangerous goods department supervisor, the common carrier is investigating a radiation alarm at one of their dumpsters which may contain the radiography camera. The licensee will follow up with the common carrier on the morning of 10/9/14 to receive a status of their search.
The lost SPEC-150 radiography camera contains less than 57 curies of Ir-192. The licensee has notified the State of Oklahoma.
Notified DHS SWO, DOE Ops Center, FEMA Ops Center, HHS Ops Center, NICC Watch Officer, USDA OPS Center, EPA EOC, FDA EOC, Nuclear SSA, FEMA National Watch Center, and DNDO-JAC.
* * * UPDATE FROM SHANE OWENS TO HOWIE CROUCH (VIA EMAIL) ON 10/9/14 AT 0902 EDT * * *
The licensee provided the shipper's declaration for dangerous goods, the shipping label, and tracking information from the shipper. They will continue communications with the common carrier and provide updates as necessary.
The State of Oklahoma has notified the Tennessee State Radiation Protection Program.
Notified R4DO (Allen), NMSS (Dudes), ILTAB (Bunch), IRD (Stapleton) and FSME Events Resource email.
* * * UPDATE FROM SHANE OWENS TO DONALD NORWOOD ON 10/9/2014 AT 1214 EDT * * *
The licensee was informed by the common carrier that the search of their dumpster revealed that the radiography camera was not in the dumpster. The common carrier told the licensee that they had enlisted more personnel and had stepped up their search for the package containing the radiography camera.
Notified R4DO (Allen), NMSS (McCartin), ILTAB (Hahn), IRD (Stapleton) and FSME Events Resource email.
* * * UPDATE FROM KEVIN SAMPSON TO DONALD NORWOOD ON 10/9/2014 AT 1402 EDT * * *
The following information was received via e-mail from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality:
"On September 30, 2014, a package containing 57 Ci of Ir-192 was shipped from California to Shaw Pipeline Services, OK license OK-23193-02. The package was scheduled to arrive in Oklahoma on October 3, 2014. On October 6, 2014, it was discovered that the package still had not arrived. On October 6, 2014, Shane Owens [licensee RSO] contacted [the common carrier] to start looking for the package. On October 7, 2014 [the common carrier] began a search. [The common carrier] identified that the package entered Memphis [common carrier's] Hub on October 1, 2014, but did not leave. [The common carrier] identified a dumpster that caused radiation alarms to alert. At that time, [the common carrier] did not have the proper tools or personnel to handle the package, but they will contact Shaw Pipeline on October 9, by 0900 CDT to announce their findings.
"Object in the dumpster has been identified and is not the missing radiographic device."
Notified R4DO (Allen), NMSS (McCartin), ILTAB (Hahn), IRD (Stapleton) and FSME Events Resource email.
* * * UPDATE FROM SHANE OWENS TO DONALD NORWOOD ON 10/11/2014 AT 1653 EDT * * *
The radiography camera has been found at the common carrier's facility in San Jose, California where it had been originally dropped off for shipment. As of 1300 PDT on 10/11/2014, Shaw Pipeline Services has retaken possession of the radiography camera and verified that the radioactive source is in a safe condition.
Notified R4DO (Allen), NMSS (Dudes), NMSS (McCartin), ILTAB (Hahn), IRD (Stapleton) and FSME Events Resource email.
Notified DHS SWO, DOE Ops Center, FEMA Ops Center, HHS Ops Center, NICC Watch Officer, USDA OPS Center, EPA EOC, Notified the following via E-mail only: FDA EOC, Nuclear SSA, FEMA National Watch Center, and DNDO-JAC.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "CATEGORY 2" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Category 2 sources, if not safely managed or securely protected, could cause permanent injury to a person who handled them, or were otherwise in contact with them, for a short time (minutes to hours). It could possibly be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of hours to days. These sources are typically used in practices such as industrial gamma radiography, high dose rate brachytherapy and medium dose rate brachytherapy. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50522
Facility: CATAWBA
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: AARON MICHALSKI
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: AARON MICHALSKI
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 10/09/2014
Notification Time: 11:30 [ET]
Event Date: 10/08/2014
Event Time: 15:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/09/2014
Notification Time: 11:30 [ET]
Event Date: 10/08/2014
Event Time: 15:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/09/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
| 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 |
FITNESS FOR DUTY - NON LICENSED SUPERVISOR IN VIOLATION OF THE FITNESS FOR DUTY POLICY
A non-license supervisor has been found in violation of the Duke Energy Fitness for Duty Policy. The individual's access to the plant has been suspended. The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
The licensee will be notifying State and Local authorities.
A non-license supervisor has been found in violation of the Duke Energy Fitness for Duty Policy. The individual's access to the plant has been suspended. The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
The licensee will be notifying State and Local authorities.