Event Notification Report for May 15, 2015
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/14/2015 - 05/15/2015
EVENT NUMBERS
5107651071510735107451188
Agreement State
Event Number: 51076
Rep Org: MARYLAND DEPT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Licensee: STERICYCLE
Region: 1
City: CURTIS BAY State: MD
County:
License #: NONE
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RAY MANLEY
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: STERICYCLE
Region: 1
City: CURTIS BAY State: MD
County:
License #: NONE
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RAY MANLEY
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 05/18/2015
Notification Time: 08:52 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2015
Event Time: 21:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/18/2015
Notification Time: 08:52 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2015
Event Time: 21:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/18/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL DISPOSED IN MEDICAL WASTE
"On May 15, 2015, at about 2130 hours [EDT], Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) received an emergency notification from Stericycle located at 5800 Chemical Road, Curtis Bay [Baltimore], Maryland 21226. Apparently the biohazardous waste service received I-131 therapy waste from MedStar Washington Hospital (NRC licensee in Washington, D.C.). The waste was an immediate concern; temporarily closing the facility, with some I-131 contamination of facilities. Surveys indicated hot spot contact readings as high as 30 mR/hr with areas of general contamination. A private radiation consultant, Radiation Service Organization (RSO), was called and responded to the scene on 5/16/15. The area is being remediated and has now been reopened. Maryland is investigating the incident."
Stericycle is not licensed to receive radioactive waste.
"On May 15, 2015, at about 2130 hours [EDT], Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) received an emergency notification from Stericycle located at 5800 Chemical Road, Curtis Bay [Baltimore], Maryland 21226. Apparently the biohazardous waste service received I-131 therapy waste from MedStar Washington Hospital (NRC licensee in Washington, D.C.). The waste was an immediate concern; temporarily closing the facility, with some I-131 contamination of facilities. Surveys indicated hot spot contact readings as high as 30 mR/hr with areas of general contamination. A private radiation consultant, Radiation Service Organization (RSO), was called and responded to the scene on 5/16/15. The area is being remediated and has now been reopened. Maryland is investigating the incident."
Stericycle is not licensed to receive radioactive waste.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51071
Facility: WOLF CREEK
Region: 4 State: KS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ADAM FAIRCLOTH
HQ OPS Officer: RICHARD SMITH
Region: 4 State: KS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ADAM FAIRCLOTH
HQ OPS Officer: RICHARD SMITH
Notification Date: 05/15/2015
Notification Time: 07:22 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2015
Event Time: 04:36 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/15/2015
Notification Time: 07:22 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2015
Event Time: 04:36 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/15/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS
Person (Organization):
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 95 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REQUIRED SHUTDOWN DUE TO 2 AC INVERTERS INOPERABLE
"Class 1E A/C Unit SGK05A cools safety related electrical train 'A' and was found tripped at 0436 [CDT]. As a result, the following supported safety related electrical equipment were declared inoperable: 4.16 KV Bus NB01, 480 volt Buses NG01 and NG03, 120 volt Instrument AC Inverters and Buses NN11, NN13, NN01 and NN03, 125 VDC Chargers and Buses NK11, NK13, NK01 and NK03. T/S 3.0.3 was entered from T/S 3.8.7 due to two out of four 120 volt AC Inverters (NN11 and NN13) being inoperable. All electrical systems listed above remain available but are declared inoperable due to inadequate room cooling capability. Plant shutdown to mode 5 commenced at 0530 [CDT]. No major equipment is out-of-service. All systems have functioned normally. Plant is currently at 95 % power ramping down. Plant must be in mode 3 by 1136 CDT. No compensatory measures have been established.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"Class 1E A/C Unit SGK05A cools safety related electrical train 'A' and was found tripped at 0436 [CDT]. As a result, the following supported safety related electrical equipment were declared inoperable: 4.16 KV Bus NB01, 480 volt Buses NG01 and NG03, 120 volt Instrument AC Inverters and Buses NN11, NN13, NN01 and NN03, 125 VDC Chargers and Buses NK11, NK13, NK01 and NK03. T/S 3.0.3 was entered from T/S 3.8.7 due to two out of four 120 volt AC Inverters (NN11 and NN13) being inoperable. All electrical systems listed above remain available but are declared inoperable due to inadequate room cooling capability. Plant shutdown to mode 5 commenced at 0530 [CDT]. No major equipment is out-of-service. All systems have functioned normally. Plant is currently at 95 % power ramping down. Plant must be in mode 3 by 1136 CDT. No compensatory measures have been established.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51073
Facility: SOUTH TEXAS
Region: 4 State: TX
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DWAYNE LEGLER
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 4 State: TX
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DWAYNE LEGLER
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 05/15/2015
Notification Time: 21:03 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2015
Event Time: 17:53 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/15/2015
Notification Time: 21:03 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2015
Event Time: 17:53 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/15/2015
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):
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
| 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 | 98 | Power Operation | 98 | Power Operation |
INADVERTENT SIREN ACTUATION
"A South Texas Project Offsite Emergency Notification siren was [inadvertently] going off. The Matagorda County Sheriff's office notified the Emergency Response organization at the station that a siren had actuated during a severe thunderstorm moving through the area. Station personnel are addressing the issue with the siren.
"The Matagorda County Sheriffs office was the only offsite agency that was contacted during this event."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"A South Texas Project Offsite Emergency Notification siren was [inadvertently] going off. The Matagorda County Sheriff's office notified the Emergency Response organization at the station that a siren had actuated during a severe thunderstorm moving through the area. Station personnel are addressing the issue with the siren.
"The Matagorda County Sheriffs office was the only offsite agency that was contacted during this event."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51074
Facility: WOLF CREEK
Region: 4 State: KS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ADAM FAIRCLOTH
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 4 State: KS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ADAM FAIRCLOTH
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 05/15/2015
Notification Time: 23:48 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2015
Event Time: 21:48 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/18/2015
Notification Time: 23:48 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2015
Event Time: 21:48 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/18/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS
Person (Organization):
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 99 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REQUIRED SHUTDOWN DUE TO 2 AC INVERTERS INOPERABLE
"Class 1E A/C Unit SGK05A cools safety related electrical train 'A' and was found tripped at 2148 [CDT]. As a result, the following supported safety related electrical equipment were declared inoperable: 4.16 KV Bus NB01, 480 Volt Buses NG01 and NG03, 120 volt Instrument AC Inverters and Buses NN11, NN13, NN01 and NN03, 125 VDC Chargers and Buses NK11, NK13, NK01 and NK03. T/S 3.0.3 was entered from T/S 3.8.7 due to two out of four 120 volt AC Inverters (NN11 and NN13) being inoperable. All electrical systems listed above remain available but are declared inoperable due to inadequate room cooling capability. Plant shutdown to mode 5 commenced at 2244 [CDT]. No major equipment is out-of-service. All systems have functioned normally. Plant is currently at 99% with power ramping down. Plant must be in mode 3 by 0448 CDT. No compensatory measures have been established.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
See EN #51071 for an earlier T/S required shutdown required at 0436 CDT on 5/15/15, due to the same conditions.
* * * UPDATE FROM BRET DAVIS TO VINCE KLCO ON 5/18/15 AT 1600 EDT * * *
"For both EN 51071 and 51074, the low lube oil pressure switch tripped the SGK05A unit. Oil pressures were verified to be normal and the SGK05A unit was successfully started. The plant shutdown each time was terminated. A fault in the Electronic Oil Pressure control which monitors the low lube oil pressure switch was identified. A jumper has been installed that bypasses the oil switch while maintenance is being conducted. The unit was declared functional but degraded. Indication of low oil pressure is still provided. "
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R4DO (Okeefe).
"Class 1E A/C Unit SGK05A cools safety related electrical train 'A' and was found tripped at 2148 [CDT]. As a result, the following supported safety related electrical equipment were declared inoperable: 4.16 KV Bus NB01, 480 Volt Buses NG01 and NG03, 120 volt Instrument AC Inverters and Buses NN11, NN13, NN01 and NN03, 125 VDC Chargers and Buses NK11, NK13, NK01 and NK03. T/S 3.0.3 was entered from T/S 3.8.7 due to two out of four 120 volt AC Inverters (NN11 and NN13) being inoperable. All electrical systems listed above remain available but are declared inoperable due to inadequate room cooling capability. Plant shutdown to mode 5 commenced at 2244 [CDT]. No major equipment is out-of-service. All systems have functioned normally. Plant is currently at 99% with power ramping down. Plant must be in mode 3 by 0448 CDT. No compensatory measures have been established.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
See EN #51071 for an earlier T/S required shutdown required at 0436 CDT on 5/15/15, due to the same conditions.
* * * UPDATE FROM BRET DAVIS TO VINCE KLCO ON 5/18/15 AT 1600 EDT * * *
"For both EN 51071 and 51074, the low lube oil pressure switch tripped the SGK05A unit. Oil pressures were verified to be normal and the SGK05A unit was successfully started. The plant shutdown each time was terminated. A fault in the Electronic Oil Pressure control which monitors the low lube oil pressure switch was identified. A jumper has been installed that bypasses the oil switch while maintenance is being conducted. The unit was declared functional but degraded. Indication of low oil pressure is still provided. "
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R4DO (Okeefe).
Agreement State
Event Number: 51188
Rep Org: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MGMT. AGENCY
Licensee: LAKELAND PLASTICS
Region: 3
City: MUNDELEIN State: IL
County:
License #: GENERAL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: LAKELAND PLASTICS
Region: 3
City: MUNDELEIN State: IL
County:
License #: GENERAL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 06/29/2015
Notification Time: 12:56 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/29/2015
Notification Time: 12:56 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/29/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
LAURA KOZAK (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
LAURA KOZAK (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MISSING STATIC ELIMINATOR
The following information was received from the State of Illinois via email:
"By letter received on June 23, 2015, the registrant [Lakeland Plastics] advised [the Illinois Emergency Management Agency] that a static eliminator provided to them under general license is missing although believed to be still at their facility. The device was received on May 22, 2014 for use with special projects to control dust. When the lease for the device came up for renewal a year after its initial receipt, it was discovered to be missing. It was last used in March of this year. Efforts have been underway since June 11, 2015, to locate the device. The registrant indicates that a new and more rigorous check out procedure has been developed to prevent future recurrence of this event for its other static eliminator. The current activity of the missing item is 1.4 milliCi. Given the age, form, and design of the static eliminator, no exposure to employees or the public is suspected. This item will remain open for the required time until the source is declared as lost or is recovered.
"Radionuclide: Po-210
"Activity: 0.0014 Ci [1.4 milliCi] or 0.0518 GBq
"Manufacturer: NRD, Inc.
"Model Number: P-001
"Serial Number: A2JX845
"IL Report ID: IL15014"
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 Illinois via email:
"By letter received on June 23, 2015, the registrant [Lakeland Plastics] advised [the Illinois Emergency Management Agency] that a static eliminator provided to them under general license is missing although believed to be still at their facility. The device was received on May 22, 2014 for use with special projects to control dust. When the lease for the device came up for renewal a year after its initial receipt, it was discovered to be missing. It was last used in March of this year. Efforts have been underway since June 11, 2015, to locate the device. The registrant indicates that a new and more rigorous check out procedure has been developed to prevent future recurrence of this event for its other static eliminator. The current activity of the missing item is 1.4 milliCi. Given the age, form, and design of the static eliminator, no exposure to employees or the public is suspected. This item will remain open for the required time until the source is declared as lost or is recovered.
"Radionuclide: Po-210
"Activity: 0.0014 Ci [1.4 milliCi] or 0.0518 GBq
"Manufacturer: NRD, Inc.
"Model Number: P-001
"Serial Number: A2JX845
"IL Report ID: IL15014"
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