Event Notification Report for October 09, 2015
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/08/2015 - 10/09/2015
EVENT NUMBERS
51462514635146451706
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51462
Facility: HARRIS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN CAVES
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN CAVES
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 10/09/2015
Notification Time: 14:04 [ET]
Event Date: 10/09/2015
Event Time: 10:02 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/09/2015
Notification Time: 14:04 [ET]
Event Date: 10/09/2015
Event Time: 10:02 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/09/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
SHAKUR WALKER (R2DO)
SHAKUR WALKER (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 |
FITNESS-FOR-DUTY REPORT INVOLVING A NON-SUPERVISORY LICENSED EMPLOYEE
A non-supervisory, licensed employee had a confirmed positive test for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been suspended.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
A non-supervisory, licensed employee had a confirmed positive test for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been suspended.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 51463
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: TOLUNAY-WONG ENGINEERS INCORPORATED
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 04848
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Licensee: TOLUNAY-WONG ENGINEERS INCORPORATED
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 04848
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 10/09/2015
Notification Time: 18:20 [ET]
Event Date: 10/09/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/09/2015
Notification Time: 18:20 [ET]
Event Date: 10/09/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/09/2015
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 - STUCK MOISTURE/DENSITY GAUGE SHUTTER
The following information was received via email:
"On October 9, 2015, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services, Radiation Branch] was notified by the licensee that during an Agency inspection at their Corpus Christi site it was discovered that the shutter on a Troxler model 3430 moisture/density gauge was stuck open. The gauge was in its transport case and the 8 milliCurie cesium-137 source was fully retracted into the gauge. The licensee stated they inspected the shutter and found debris around it. The licensee cleaned the area of the shutter and the shutter closed properly. The licensee stated the gauge had been used the day before by a technician working in a field near ponds. The licensee does not believe any significant exposure was received by the operator or any member of the general public. The gauge has been removed from service until further inspections can be completed. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9345
The following information was received via email:
"On October 9, 2015, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services, Radiation Branch] was notified by the licensee that during an Agency inspection at their Corpus Christi site it was discovered that the shutter on a Troxler model 3430 moisture/density gauge was stuck open. The gauge was in its transport case and the 8 milliCurie cesium-137 source was fully retracted into the gauge. The licensee stated they inspected the shutter and found debris around it. The licensee cleaned the area of the shutter and the shutter closed properly. The licensee stated the gauge had been used the day before by a technician working in a field near ponds. The licensee does not believe any significant exposure was received by the operator or any member of the general public. The gauge has been removed from service until further inspections can be completed. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9345
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51464
Facility: WATERFORD
Region: 4 State: LA
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] CE
NRC Notified By: SCOTT MEIKLEJOHN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 4 State: LA
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] CE
NRC Notified By: SCOTT MEIKLEJOHN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 10/09/2015
Notification Time: 21:59 [ET]
Event Date: 10/09/2015
Event Time: 18:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/09/2015
Notification Time: 21:59 [ET]
Event Date: 10/09/2015
Event Time: 18:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/09/2015
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):
NICK TAYLOR (R4DO)
NICK TAYLOR (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
INADVERTENT SIREN ACTIVATION DURING TESTING
"At 1800 [CDT] on October 9, 2015 a polling test was initiated in Saint Johns Parish to test the circuitry of the installed sirens. During the polling test no sirens are expected to sound as it is only a circuitry test. Siren number SJ39 inadvertently sounded for 15 to 20 minutes, and no others. Saint Johns Parish notified the parish residents that the sounding of the siren was inadvertent via a Parish wide cable television channel and a press release. A contract vendor has disabled the siren and will troubleshoot and repair starting on October 12, 2015. All remaining sirens within Saint Johns Parish remain operational and capable of being activated when required. 0% of the population is affected by the loss of this siren due to siren overlap.
"Time to repair and restore siren SJ39 to service is still being investigated.
"This event is reportable pursuant to 10CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(xi), News Release or Notification of Other Government Agency.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"At 1800 [CDT] on October 9, 2015 a polling test was initiated in Saint Johns Parish to test the circuitry of the installed sirens. During the polling test no sirens are expected to sound as it is only a circuitry test. Siren number SJ39 inadvertently sounded for 15 to 20 minutes, and no others. Saint Johns Parish notified the parish residents that the sounding of the siren was inadvertent via a Parish wide cable television channel and a press release. A contract vendor has disabled the siren and will troubleshoot and repair starting on October 12, 2015. All remaining sirens within Saint Johns Parish remain operational and capable of being activated when required. 0% of the population is affected by the loss of this siren due to siren overlap.
"Time to repair and restore siren SJ39 to service is still being investigated.
"This event is reportable pursuant to 10CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(xi), News Release or Notification of Other Government Agency.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Part 21
Event Number: 51706
Rep Org: WECTEC LLC (FORMERLY CB&I)
Licensee: IHI CORPORATION
Region: 1
City: CHARLOTTE State: NC
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CURTIS CASTELL
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Licensee: IHI CORPORATION
Region: 1
City: CHARLOTTE State: NC
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CURTIS CASTELL
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 02/03/2016
Notification Time: 13:29 [ET]
Event Date: 10/09/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/03/2016
Notification Time: 13:29 [ET]
Event Date: 10/09/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/03/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
Person (Organization):
RANDY MUSSER (R2DO)
PART 21/50.55 REACT (EMAI)
RANDY MUSSER (R2DO)
PART 21/50.55 REACT (EMAI)
PART 21 REPORT REGARDING DEVIATIONS OF PIPE PENETRATION SLEEVES FOR AP1000 PROJECTS
The following information is summarized from notification received by WECTEC LLC via email:
"[This report] provides a report in accordance with 10 CFR 21.21 pertaining to deviations of piping penetration sleeves for Vogtle Unit 4 and V. C. Summer Unit 3 AP1000r projects.
"During inspection of the listed piping penetration sleeves, corrosion was found. It has been conservatively determined that the penetrations could have failed if they were used in the corroded condition. Therefore, it is conservatively concluded that if left uncorrected this condition could have caused a substantial safety hazard for the V. C. Summer and Vogtle AP1000r projects.
"Name and address of the individual or individuals informing the Commission.
Deborah A. Gustafson
Vice President of Engineering
WECTEC LLC
128 S. Tryon St., Suite 1000
Charlotte, NC 28202"
The following information is summarized from notification received by WECTEC LLC via email:
"[This report] provides a report in accordance with 10 CFR 21.21 pertaining to deviations of piping penetration sleeves for Vogtle Unit 4 and V. C. Summer Unit 3 AP1000r projects.
"During inspection of the listed piping penetration sleeves, corrosion was found. It has been conservatively determined that the penetrations could have failed if they were used in the corroded condition. Therefore, it is conservatively concluded that if left uncorrected this condition could have caused a substantial safety hazard for the V. C. Summer and Vogtle AP1000r projects.
"Name and address of the individual or individuals informing the Commission.
Deborah A. Gustafson
Vice President of Engineering
WECTEC LLC
128 S. Tryon St., Suite 1000
Charlotte, NC 28202"