Event Notification Report for October 15, 2015
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/14/2015 - 10/15/2015
EVENT NUMBERS
51475514695147151472
Agreement State
Event Number: 51475
Rep Org: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MGMT. AGENCY
Licensee: WAYNE COUNTY WELL SURVEYS
Region: 3
City: FAIRFIELD State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01804-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Licensee: WAYNE COUNTY WELL SURVEYS
Region: 3
City: FAIRFIELD State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01804-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 10/16/2015
Notification Time: 12:12 [ET]
Event Date: 10/15/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/07/2016
Notification Time: 12:12 [ET]
Event Date: 10/15/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/07/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
ILLINOIS AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST AMERICIUM/BERYLLIUM SOURCE
The following information was provided by the State of Illinois via email:
"The Radiation Safety Officer of Wayne County Well Surveys contacted the Agency [Illinois Emergency Management Agency] on Friday morning, October 16, 2015, to report the loss of a 3 Ci Am-241/Be source. A description of the container which holds the source was provided as well as anticipated radiation levels, markings and the route along which was followed when the container was most likely lost. The licensee had conducted visual surveys along this route with no success. The Agency dispatched teams with appropriate radiation detection instrumentation to traverse the route. The search is currently underway. Local law enforcement and emergency managers have also been advised of the matter."
The RSO last verified possession of the source on June 2, 2015 during a leak test. The search is being concentrated on several rural roads between Fairfield and Decatur, IL. The loss is believed to have happened sometime in the middle of September.
Source information: QSA Global; model number AMNK8208; serial number 82989B
IL Report Number: IL15020
* * * UPDATE FROM DAREN PERRERO TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1528 EST ON 4/7/16 * * *
On March 4, 2016, the State was informed that the source was returned, intact, by a citizen to the licensee. The source was still locked in its transport case and was not tampered with. The licensee swiped the source with negative results.
The State of Illinois considers this event closed.
Notified R3DO (Riemer) and NMSS Events resource (email).
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "CATEGORY 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Category 3 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 some hours. It could possibly - although it is unlikely - be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of days to weeks. These sources are typically used in practices such as fixed industrial gauges involving high activity sources (for example: level gauges, dredger gauges, conveyor gauges and spinning pipe gauges) and well logging. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
The following information was provided by the State of Illinois via email:
"The Radiation Safety Officer of Wayne County Well Surveys contacted the Agency [Illinois Emergency Management Agency] on Friday morning, October 16, 2015, to report the loss of a 3 Ci Am-241/Be source. A description of the container which holds the source was provided as well as anticipated radiation levels, markings and the route along which was followed when the container was most likely lost. The licensee had conducted visual surveys along this route with no success. The Agency dispatched teams with appropriate radiation detection instrumentation to traverse the route. The search is currently underway. Local law enforcement and emergency managers have also been advised of the matter."
The RSO last verified possession of the source on June 2, 2015 during a leak test. The search is being concentrated on several rural roads between Fairfield and Decatur, IL. The loss is believed to have happened sometime in the middle of September.
Source information: QSA Global; model number AMNK8208; serial number 82989B
IL Report Number: IL15020
* * * UPDATE FROM DAREN PERRERO TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1528 EST ON 4/7/16 * * *
On March 4, 2016, the State was informed that the source was returned, intact, by a citizen to the licensee. The source was still locked in its transport case and was not tampered with. The licensee swiped the source with negative results.
The State of Illinois considers this event closed.
Notified R3DO (Riemer) and NMSS Events resource (email).
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "CATEGORY 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Category 3 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 some hours. It could possibly - although it is unlikely - be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of days to weeks. These sources are typically used in practices such as fixed industrial gauges involving high activity sources (for example: level gauges, dredger gauges, conveyor gauges and spinning pipe gauges) and well logging. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Agreement State
Event Number: 51469
Rep Org: OK DEQ RAD MANAGEMENT
Licensee: SAINT FRANCIS HEALTH SYSTEM
Region: 4
City: TULSA State: OK
County:
License #: OK-07163-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEVIN SAMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Licensee: SAINT FRANCIS HEALTH SYSTEM
Region: 4
City: TULSA State: OK
County:
License #: OK-07163-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEVIN SAMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 10/15/2015
Notification Time: 12:01 [ET]
Event Date: 10/15/2015
Event Time: 10:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/16/2015
Notification Time: 12:01 [ET]
Event Date: 10/15/2015
Event Time: 10:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/16/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
OKLAHOMA AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - PACKAGE RECEIVED WITH EXTERNAL CONTAMINATION
The following information was received via email from the State of Oklahoma:
"The State of Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality [DEQ] was notified by Saint Francis Health System (OK-07163-01) that they have received a package with removable contamination on the exterior. The dose rate when surveyed is reported at 70 mR/hr, the wipe count was 400,000 cpm. The package contained an unknown amount of Sirtex Y-90 SirSpheres. The microsphere container is reported to be intact, and it appears that the contamination was spilled on the package after it was closed. The licensee is analyzing the wipe on an MCA [multi channel analyzer] to determine if the contamination is Y-90 or another nuclide."
The carrier who delivered the package is unknown at this time.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY KEVIN SAMPSON TO JEFF ROTTON AT 1632 EDT ON 10/16/2015 * * *
The following information was received via email from the State of Oklahoma:
"The contamination on the package has been identified as Tc-99m, not Y-90. The contamination was limited to a [common carrier shipping] label applied to the package at the [common carrier] facility in Boston, MA. The package was transported from Boston to Dallas, TX by [common carrier airline], then by truck from Dallas to Saint Francis. The trucking company was contacted by the licensee and the truck driver was scanned at a local hospital in Dallas yesterday; results were negative. Wipe tests of the interior of the package confirm no contamination. The package was surveyed today by DEQ inspectors and the dose rate was 2 Mr/hr. The package is being held for decay in storage at the licensee facility."
Notified R4DO (Miller) and NMSS Events Notification group via email.
The following information was received via email from the State of Oklahoma:
"The State of Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality [DEQ] was notified by Saint Francis Health System (OK-07163-01) that they have received a package with removable contamination on the exterior. The dose rate when surveyed is reported at 70 mR/hr, the wipe count was 400,000 cpm. The package contained an unknown amount of Sirtex Y-90 SirSpheres. The microsphere container is reported to be intact, and it appears that the contamination was spilled on the package after it was closed. The licensee is analyzing the wipe on an MCA [multi channel analyzer] to determine if the contamination is Y-90 or another nuclide."
The carrier who delivered the package is unknown at this time.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED BY KEVIN SAMPSON TO JEFF ROTTON AT 1632 EDT ON 10/16/2015 * * *
The following information was received via email from the State of Oklahoma:
"The contamination on the package has been identified as Tc-99m, not Y-90. The contamination was limited to a [common carrier shipping] label applied to the package at the [common carrier] facility in Boston, MA. The package was transported from Boston to Dallas, TX by [common carrier airline], then by truck from Dallas to Saint Francis. The trucking company was contacted by the licensee and the truck driver was scanned at a local hospital in Dallas yesterday; results were negative. Wipe tests of the interior of the package confirm no contamination. The package was surveyed today by DEQ inspectors and the dose rate was 2 Mr/hr. The package is being held for decay in storage at the licensee facility."
Notified R4DO (Miller) and NMSS Events Notification group via email.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 51471
Facility: B&W NUCLEAR OPERATING GROUP, INC.
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
NRC Notified By: DAVE SPANGLER
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
NRC Notified By: DAVE SPANGLER
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 10/15/2015
Notification Time: 15:26 [ET]
Event Date: 10/15/2015
Event Time: 08:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/15/2015
Notification Time: 15:26 [ET]
Event Date: 10/15/2015
Event Time: 08:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/15/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
JONATHAN BARTLEY (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
JONATHAN BARTLEY (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
ALCOHOL DISCOVERED INSIDE THE PROTECTED AREA
On October 15, 2015 at approximately 0830 EDT, BWXT NOG-L Security management determined alcohol had been introduced into the Protected Area. The item in question was a single bottle of beer which was identified amongst the personal items on display in a contracted employee's office.
BWXT Security Management contacted the Fitness for Duty Coordinator, who escorted the bottle of beer out of the Protected Area.
BWXT NOG-L Management will conduct an evaluation of the incident to include root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
On October 15, 2015 at approximately 0830 EDT, BWXT NOG-L Security management determined alcohol had been introduced into the Protected Area. The item in question was a single bottle of beer which was identified amongst the personal items on display in a contracted employee's office.
BWXT Security Management contacted the Fitness for Duty Coordinator, who escorted the bottle of beer out of the Protected Area.
BWXT NOG-L Management will conduct an evaluation of the incident to include root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51472
Facility: HARRIS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: NATHAN BLANTON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: NATHAN BLANTON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 10/15/2015
Notification Time: 20:54 [ET]
Event Date: 10/15/2015
Event Time: 15:54 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/12/2015
Notification Time: 20:54 [ET]
Event Date: 10/15/2015
Event Time: 15:54 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/12/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
JONATHAN BARTLEY (R2DO)
JONATHAN BARTLEY (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 |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION SYSTEM OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO DISCOVERED CONDITION
"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as the discovered condition affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"A condition impacting functionality of the TSC Ventilation system was discovered on October 15, 2015 at 1554 EDT. The issue involved a loss of heating capability of the TSC Ventilation system due to failed ventilation system components. The review of the impact of this equipment failure on the habitability of the TSC over the 30 day mission time determined that this condition was reportable as a loss of emergency assessment capability. The repair of the equipment failure is currently being planned.
"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during the non-functional period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperature, radiological, or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC becomes necessary, the Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures. This condition does not affect the health and safety of the public or station employees.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * RETRACTION ON 11/12/2015 AT 1453 EST FROM JOHN CAVES TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
"Subsequent calculations determined that the loss of heating capability of the TSC Ventilation system did not affect the TSC functionality at the time of discovery or during the 30 day mission time period. Therefore, the TSC remained functional throughout the time in question.
"The initial 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) report is being retracted. The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed of this notification retraction."
Notified the R2DO (Ehrhardt).
"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as the discovered condition affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"A condition impacting functionality of the TSC Ventilation system was discovered on October 15, 2015 at 1554 EDT. The issue involved a loss of heating capability of the TSC Ventilation system due to failed ventilation system components. The review of the impact of this equipment failure on the habitability of the TSC over the 30 day mission time determined that this condition was reportable as a loss of emergency assessment capability. The repair of the equipment failure is currently being planned.
"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during the non-functional period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperature, radiological, or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC becomes necessary, the Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures. This condition does not affect the health and safety of the public or station employees.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * RETRACTION ON 11/12/2015 AT 1453 EST FROM JOHN CAVES TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
"Subsequent calculations determined that the loss of heating capability of the TSC Ventilation system did not affect the TSC functionality at the time of discovery or during the 30 day mission time period. Therefore, the TSC remained functional throughout the time in question.
"The initial 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) report is being retracted. The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed of this notification retraction."
Notified the R2DO (Ehrhardt).