Event Notification Report for December 14, 2015
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/13/2015 - 12/14/2015
EVENT NUMBERS
51605516065160251603
Agreement State
Event Number: 51605
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: UNION CARBIDE CORP - SEADRIFT OPERATIONS UNIT
Region: 4
City: PORT LAVACA State: TX
County:
License #: 00051
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE CASARES
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Licensee: UNION CARBIDE CORP - SEADRIFT OPERATIONS UNIT
Region: 4
City: PORT LAVACA State: TX
County:
License #: 00051
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE CASARES
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 12/14/2015
Notification Time: 15:14 [ET]
Event Date: 12/14/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2015
Notification Time: 15:14 [ET]
Event Date: 12/14/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RAY AZUA (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
RAY AZUA (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE WITH SHUTTER STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION
The following report was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On December 14, 2015, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer [RSO] that while performing routine test of gauge shutters they found a gauge where the shutter failed to operate. The gauge is located on a polyurethane tank/vessel. The gauge is an Ohmart Vega model SHF2 containing source serial number 9754GK of 200 millicurie cesium - 137. The shutter was left in the normal operating, unshielded position [open]. The source does not pose any additional risk of exposure to the workers or members of the general public. The RSO stated they have called TechStar to repair the gauge within the next few days."
Texas Report #: I 9365
The following report was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On December 14, 2015, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer [RSO] that while performing routine test of gauge shutters they found a gauge where the shutter failed to operate. The gauge is located on a polyurethane tank/vessel. The gauge is an Ohmart Vega model SHF2 containing source serial number 9754GK of 200 millicurie cesium - 137. The shutter was left in the normal operating, unshielded position [open]. The source does not pose any additional risk of exposure to the workers or members of the general public. The RSO stated they have called TechStar to repair the gauge within the next few days."
Texas Report #: I 9365
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51606
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BRETT ULRICH
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BRETT ULRICH
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 12/14/2015
Notification Time: 19:49 [ET]
Event Date: 12/14/2015
Event Time: 19:06 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2015
Notification Time: 19:49 [ET]
Event Date: 12/14/2015
Event Time: 19:06 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
MARC FERDAS (R1DO)
MARC FERDAS (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
AUTOMATIC REACTOR TRIP DUE TO MAIN GENERATOR LOCKOUT
"At 1906 [EST] on 12/14/2015, Indian Point Unit 3 received a Main Generator Lockout trip signal, and the reactor automatically tripped. Site personnel reported seeing arcing on a 345kV output transmission line tower. At the time of the trip, there was moderate rain and fog in the area. The site fire brigade leader investigated the reports of arcing and found no evidence of fire; fire brigade response was not required.
"All automatic systems functioned as designed and all control rods inserted automatically. Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps started automatically due to expected low steam generator levels following a reactor trip from 100% power. Unit 3 is being maintained in Mode 3 with decay heat removal via steam dumps to the condenser. Offsite power remains available and in service from 138kV to the 480V safeguards buses. The cause of the Main Generator Lockout signal is being investigated.
"Unit 2 was not impacted and continues to operate at 100% power.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
After the trip, operators observed high vibrations on the 33 reactor coolant pump which eventually returned to normal range.
The licensee will be notifying the New York Public Service Commission and their local Independent System Operator. A press release will be issued by the Communications Department.
"At 1906 [EST] on 12/14/2015, Indian Point Unit 3 received a Main Generator Lockout trip signal, and the reactor automatically tripped. Site personnel reported seeing arcing on a 345kV output transmission line tower. At the time of the trip, there was moderate rain and fog in the area. The site fire brigade leader investigated the reports of arcing and found no evidence of fire; fire brigade response was not required.
"All automatic systems functioned as designed and all control rods inserted automatically. Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps started automatically due to expected low steam generator levels following a reactor trip from 100% power. Unit 3 is being maintained in Mode 3 with decay heat removal via steam dumps to the condenser. Offsite power remains available and in service from 138kV to the 480V safeguards buses. The cause of the Main Generator Lockout signal is being investigated.
"Unit 2 was not impacted and continues to operate at 100% power.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
After the trip, operators observed high vibrations on the 33 reactor coolant pump which eventually returned to normal range.
The licensee will be notifying the New York Public Service Commission and their local Independent System Operator. A press release will be issued by the Communications Department.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51602
Facility: MCGUIRE
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: PAXTON FAYSSOUX
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: PAXTON FAYSSOUX
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 12/14/2015
Notification Time: 12:30 [ET]
Event Date: 12/14/2015
Event Time: 10:11 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2015
Notification Time: 12:30 [ET]
Event Date: 12/14/2015
Event Time: 10:11 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2DO)
FFD GROUP (EMAI)
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2DO)
FFD GROUP (EMAI)
| 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 | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY REPORT - NON-LICENSED SUPERVISOR TEST POSITIVE FOR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
A non-licensed supervisor tested positive for drugs on a random fitness-for-duty test. The individual's access to the facility has been terminated.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
A non-licensed supervisor tested positive for drugs on a random fitness-for-duty test. The individual's access to the facility has been terminated.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51603
Facility: HOPE CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: CRAIG MINARICH
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: CRAIG MINARICH
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 12/14/2015
Notification Time: 13:10 [ET]
Event Date: 12/14/2015
Event Time: 09:04 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2015
Notification Time: 13:10 [ET]
Event Date: 12/14/2015
Event Time: 09:04 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/14/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
MARC FERDAS (R1DO)
MARC FERDAS (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 |
FITNESS FOR DUTY - NON-LICENSED SUPERVISOR TESTED POSITIVE DURING FOR CAUSE TESTING
A non-licensed supervisor tested positive for alcohol during a for-cause fitness-for-duty test. The individual's access to the facility has been denied.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
A non-licensed supervisor tested positive for alcohol during a for-cause fitness-for-duty test. The individual's access to the facility has been denied.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.