Event Notification Report for February 12, 2015
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/11/2015 - 02/12/2015
Agreement State
Event Number: 50828
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: WALMART
Region: 4
City: LOS ANGELES State: CA
County: LOS ANGELES
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOJI ORTEGO
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: WALMART
Region: 4
City: LOS ANGELES State: CA
County: LOS ANGELES
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOJI ORTEGO
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 02/17/2015
Notification Time: 15:22 [ET]
Event Date: 02/12/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/17/2015
Notification Time: 15:22 [ET]
Event Date: 02/12/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/17/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
NICK TAYLOR (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
NICK TAYLOR (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST TRITIUM EXIT SIGNS
Walmart store #2949 in Long Beach, CA, reported the loss of two exit signs containing tritium. The signs were replaced with non-tritium exit signs and were scheduled to be collected for disposal. The production date and activity of the missing signs are unknown at this time.
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
Walmart store #2949 in Long Beach, CA, reported the loss of two exit signs containing tritium. The signs were replaced with non-tritium exit signs and were scheduled to be collected for disposal. The production date and activity of the missing signs are unknown at this time.
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: 50816
Facility: BRUNSWICK
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOEL GORDON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOEL GORDON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 02/12/2015
Notification Time: 20:45 [ET]
Event Date: 02/12/2015
Event Time: 13:36 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/12/2015
Notification Time: 20:45 [ET]
Event Date: 02/12/2015
Event Time: 13:36 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/12/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
REBECCA NEASE (R2DO)
REBECCA NEASE (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 |
HPCI DECLARED INOPERABLE DURING WEEKLY INSPECTION
"EVENT DESCRIPTION: On February 12, 2015, at 1336 Eastern Standard Time (EST) the Unit 1 High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) system was declared inoperable due to a failure of the HPCI Auxiliary Oil Pump. During performance of a routine HPCI weekly inspection, the auxiliary oil pump was started and subsequently experienced a loss of discharge oil pressure. The HPCI Auxiliary Oil Pump provides hydraulic pressure required to open the HPCI Turbine Stop Valve and the HPCI Turbine Control Valve during initial HPCI startup. Failure of the HPCI Auxiliary Oil Pump prevents the HPCI system from performing its design safety function. As such, this event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as a condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of a system that is needed to mitigate the consequences of an accident.
"This event did not result in any adverse impact to the health and safety of the public.
"INITIAL SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE EVALUATION: The safety significance of this condition is minimal. All other Emergency Core Cooling Systems and the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) system remain operable [per the requirements of 14-day LCO (Limiting Condition of Operation) 3.5.1].
"CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Troubleshooting activities are in progress. The HPCI system will remain inoperable until the cause of the failure has been corrected.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"EVENT DESCRIPTION: On February 12, 2015, at 1336 Eastern Standard Time (EST) the Unit 1 High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) system was declared inoperable due to a failure of the HPCI Auxiliary Oil Pump. During performance of a routine HPCI weekly inspection, the auxiliary oil pump was started and subsequently experienced a loss of discharge oil pressure. The HPCI Auxiliary Oil Pump provides hydraulic pressure required to open the HPCI Turbine Stop Valve and the HPCI Turbine Control Valve during initial HPCI startup. Failure of the HPCI Auxiliary Oil Pump prevents the HPCI system from performing its design safety function. As such, this event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as a condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of a system that is needed to mitigate the consequences of an accident.
"This event did not result in any adverse impact to the health and safety of the public.
"INITIAL SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE EVALUATION: The safety significance of this condition is minimal. All other Emergency Core Cooling Systems and the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) system remain operable [per the requirements of 14-day LCO (Limiting Condition of Operation) 3.5.1].
"CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Troubleshooting activities are in progress. The HPCI system will remain inoperable until the cause of the failure has been corrected.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50817
Facility: SEABROOK
Region: 1 State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SHAWN MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SHAWN MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/13/2015
Notification Time: 08:31 [ET]
Event Date: 02/12/2015
Event Time: 13:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/13/2015
Notification Time: 08:31 [ET]
Event Date: 02/12/2015
Event Time: 13:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/13/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
RAY POWELL (R1DO)
RAY POWELL (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 |
VIOLATION OF FITNESS FOR DUTY POLICY
"This event is being reported pursuant to the requirements of 10 CFR 26.719 because a non-licensed licensee supervisor violated the fitness for duty policy. The individual's access has been terminated.
"The Licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspectors."
"This event is being reported pursuant to the requirements of 10 CFR 26.719 because a non-licensed licensee supervisor violated the fitness for duty policy. The individual's access has been terminated.
"The Licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspectors."