Event Notification Report for June 29, 2015

PART 21 NOTIFICATION OF DEVIATION REGARDING COM-5 PROTECTIVE RELAY DEFECTIVE FRAME ASSEMBLY

The following information was provided by ABB via fax:

"This letter provides notification of a deviation for Class IE COM-5 (Long Time Overcurrent Relays) styles 1326D81A01, 1326D81A02, and 326D81A09.

"On April 30, 2015, ABB received a customer complaint regarding a COM-5 relay received with a bracket (ABB Part Number #3518A17H01) detached from the relay frame assembly (ABB Part Number #1456C92G01).

"ABB's investigation determined that the bracket, which is spot-welded to the frame, can be detached from the frame using a relatively small amount of force. If the weld fails, the Indicating Contactor Switch (ICS) unit held by the bracket could inadvertently close, causing a false trip. The affected frame assemblies were manufactured by ABB on 9/25/2014 (Lot#: 45001414115) by an operator who incorrectly followed the inspection procedure required to verify the integrity of the resistance spot welds.

"ABB records show a total of 11 suspect relays were provided to two customers as detailed in attachment 1 [BELOW].

"ABB does not have the capability to perform the evaluation to determine if a defect exists, thus we are notifying the purchasers or affected licensees of this determination so that they may evaluate the deviation, pursuant to 10 CFR 21.21(b).

"ABB recommends that the affected licensees evaluate their specific application and determine whether the deviation described in this notice affects their design basis. If it is determined that it does, the licensees should contact ABB to determine appropriate corrective action. ABB is conducting the following actions:
- ABB has improved existing inspection processes used to verify resistance spot welds.
- ABB has performed an extent of condition evaluation and determined that this issue is limited to this process.

"If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact ABB Technical Support at +1-954-752-6700 or+ 1-800-222-1946

"Very truly yours,

"Dennis Batovsky - Managing Director

"ATTACHMENT 1

"Customer List for 1326D81A01, 1326D81A02 and 1326D81A09 COM-5 Relays

"Exelon Business Services Corporation, Chicago, IL - Clinton Nuclear Station

"ORDER / CUSTOMER PO / DATE / STYLE / SERIAL NO. / QTY

"ENW0716 / 00531032 Rev 001 / 9-26-2014 / 1326D81A01 / 12910-12912 / 3
"ENW0742 / 00541813 Rev 002 / 3-3-2015 / 1326D81A01 / 12938, 12939 / 2

"Westinghouse Electric Corporation, New Stanton, PA

"ORDER / CUSTOMER PO / DATE / STYLE / SERIAL NO. / QTY

"VEP10980 / 4500653421 Rev 1 / 12-8-2014 / 1326D81A02 / 12928, 12929 / 2
"VEP10976 / 4500653398 Rev 1 / 12-8-2014/1326D81A02 / 12925-12927 / 3
"VEP11168 / 4500657304 rev 1 / 1-20-2015 / 1326D81A09 / 12919 / 1"

AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MISSING SHIPPED SOURCES

The following information was received from the State of Louisiana via email:

"On June 25, 2015, Source Production & Equipment Company shipped [using a common carrier] three sources to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), . . . , [in] Worcester, MA 01609. The three sources were two Yb-169 for total activity of 65 Gbq (1.75 Ci) and one Se-75 37 Gbq (1 Ci). The package arrived at WPI damaged. The lead pig container did not have the three sources. There are no source serial numbers. The State of Massachusetts and [the common carrier] have been notified. State of Massachusetts stated that they have contacted the FBI.

"Event Report ID No.: LA150011"

HOO NOTE: Also reported by the common carrier to the National Response Center on 6/29/15 [Incident Report # 1121358] and by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts [EN # 51192].

* * * UPDATE FROM JAMES PATE TO JEFFREY HERRERA ON 7/7/2015 AT 1400 EDT * * *

After discussion between Louisiana and Massachusetts, The State of Louisiana considers their event (LA150011) to be closed out. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (NRC Event Number #51192) is continuing their investigation.

Notified R4DO (Haire), ILTAB (Johnson) and NMSS Events Notification via email.

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

AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MISSING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IN TRANSIT

The following information was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via email:

"Worcester Polytechnic Institute reported on 6/30/15 that a shipment of one Selenium-75 (1 curie) and two Ytterbium-169 (1.76 curies together) brachytherapy sealed sources arrived as an empty package (no radioactive material was within the package). The received Yellow-II labeled cardboard package was visibly damaged and resealed with clear shipping tape. Survey of the received package determined background radiation readings. Carrier, shipper and various government agencies have been contacted. Search for missing items is ongoing. Radiation from the unshielded sources expected to be approximately 1 R/hr at one meter distance. Agency [MA Radiation Control Program] to perform on-site investigation in Worcester today ."

HOO NOTE: Also reported by the common carrier to the National Response Center on 6/29/15 [Incident Report # 1121358] and by the State of Louisiana [EN # 51191].

* * * UPDATE ON 7/2/15 AT 1149 EDT FROM ANTHONY CARPENITO TO JEFF HERRERA * * *

The following update was received from the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program via email:

"Agency [Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Radiation Control Program] (MADPH-RCP) conducted investigation at receiving licensee facility on 6/30/15. Agency also conducted radiation surveys on 7/1/15 at the three carrier facilities in Massachusetts through which the package passed. No sources were identified and all radiation readings were at background levels. The three sources have been described by shipper as titanium capsules approximately 5 mm long and 1 mm diameter. Each source may still be individually contained within an approximate 1.5 inch tall glass vial with teal-colored plastic screw-on cap, each vial with white label taped to outside of vial describing the contents. The receiving licensee ordered a 0.2 curie Se-75 source (same physical description) and it is unknown at this time which Se-75 activity amount (0.2 or 1 curie) was shipped."

Notified the R1DO (Dimitriadis), ILTAB (Johnson) and NMSS Events (via Email)

* * * UPDATE ON 7/7/15 AT 1616 EDT FROM JOSHUA E. DAEHLER TO JEFF HERRERA * * *

The following update from the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program was sent via email:

"The shipper (i.e. SPEC) provided clarification that, contrary to the activities identified in shipping papers, one Yb-169 source was actually approximately 1.74 curies, another Yb-169 source was actually approximately 1.77 curies and the third source, Se-75 was approximately 207 millicuries. The sources continue to be missing."

Notified the R1DO (Cahill), ILTAB (Johnson) and NMSS Events (via email).

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