Event Notification Report for January 14, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/13/2016 - 01/14/2016
EVENT NUMBERS
5166151654516555165651657516585168551692
Agreement State
Event Number: 51661
Rep Org: OK DEQ RAD MANAGEMENT
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Region: 4
City: OKLAHOMA CITY State: OK
County:
License #: OK-03176-04MD
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEVIN SAMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Region: 4
City: OKLAHOMA CITY State: OK
County:
License #: OK-03176-04MD
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEVIN SAMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 01/19/2016
Notification Time: 09:09 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/2016
Notification Time: 09:09 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JAMES DRAKE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
JAMES DRAKE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - COMTAMINATION FOUND ON SHIPMENT
The following report was received from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality via email:
"On January 14, 2016, [the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality] was informed that a package containing licensed material shipped from the University of Oklahoma Pharmacy (license OK-03176-04MD) to the University of Oklahoma Medical Center (OK-21035-01) was found to have approximately 17,000 DPM of removable contamination. The contamination appeared to be confined to a plastic sleeve the address label was in. There was no reported damage to the package or contents."
The following report was received from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality via email:
"On January 14, 2016, [the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality] was informed that a package containing licensed material shipped from the University of Oklahoma Pharmacy (license OK-03176-04MD) to the University of Oklahoma Medical Center (OK-21035-01) was found to have approximately 17,000 DPM of removable contamination. The contamination appeared to be confined to a plastic sleeve the address label was in. There was no reported damage to the package or contents."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51654
Facility: SEQUOYAH
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MATT JUNGELS
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MATT JUNGELS
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 01/14/2016
Notification Time: 16:07 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 11:33 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2016
Notification Time: 16:07 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 11:33 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
DEBORAH SEYMOUR (R2DO)
FFD GROUP (EMAI)
DEBORAH SEYMOUR (R2DO)
FFD GROUP (EMAI)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Hot Standby | 0 | Hot Standby |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY - NON LICENSED SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEE TESTED POSITIVE
A non-licensed supervisory employee tested positive for alcohol during a random fitness for duty test. The individual's plant access has been denied.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
A non-licensed supervisory employee tested positive for alcohol during a random fitness for duty test. The individual's plant access has been denied.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51655
Facility: DIABLO CANYON
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN CLIPPERTON
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN CLIPPERTON
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 01/14/2016
Notification Time: 18:10 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 14:43 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/23/2016
Notification Time: 18:10 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 14:43 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/23/2016
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED 50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED 50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
RAY KELLAR (R4DO)
M DAPAS (RA)
SCOTT MORRIS (NRR)
M EVANS (NRR)
B HOLIAN (NSIR)
RAY KELLAR (R4DO)
M DAPAS (RA)
SCOTT MORRIS (NRR)
M EVANS (NRR)
B HOLIAN (NSIR)
| 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 |
NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT - SECURITY CONDITION THAT DOES NOT INVOLVE HOSTILE ACTION
A security condition that does not involve a hostile action was reported by the Diablo Canyon security watch commander.
At 1443 PST on 1/14/16, Diablo Canyon declared an Unusual Event, due to an unauthorized person in the Owner Controlled Area. Site Security was dispatched and assistance was requested from the local Sheriff's Department. The individual was apprehended.
At 1602 PST on 1/14/16, Diablo Canyon terminated the Unusual Event after the individual was apprehended and placed in custody of local law enforcement. Diablo Canyon remained at 100 percent power for the duration of the event. No radiological release has occurred and all radiation levels are normal on both units. A press release is planned.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
Notified FEDS (DHS SWO, FEMA Ops, DHS NICC, and NuclearSSA via email.)
* * * UPDATE AT 1905 EST ON 02/23/16 FROM DOUG EVANS TO S. SANDIN * * *
"This Notification is being retracted.
"Upon further evaluation, Pacific Gas and Electric has determined that declaration of the Unusual Event was not required. The event did not constitute a threat or compromise to site security, did not involve a threat or risk to site personnel, did not represent a potential degradation to the level of safety of the plant, and did not affect the health and safety of the public.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector of the retraction."
Notified R4DO (Whitten), IRD (Stapleton) and NRR (Morris).
A security condition that does not involve a hostile action was reported by the Diablo Canyon security watch commander.
At 1443 PST on 1/14/16, Diablo Canyon declared an Unusual Event, due to an unauthorized person in the Owner Controlled Area. Site Security was dispatched and assistance was requested from the local Sheriff's Department. The individual was apprehended.
At 1602 PST on 1/14/16, Diablo Canyon terminated the Unusual Event after the individual was apprehended and placed in custody of local law enforcement. Diablo Canyon remained at 100 percent power for the duration of the event. No radiological release has occurred and all radiation levels are normal on both units. A press release is planned.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and state and local authorities.
Notified FEDS (DHS SWO, FEMA Ops, DHS NICC, and NuclearSSA via email.)
* * * UPDATE AT 1905 EST ON 02/23/16 FROM DOUG EVANS TO S. SANDIN * * *
"This Notification is being retracted.
"Upon further evaluation, Pacific Gas and Electric has determined that declaration of the Unusual Event was not required. The event did not constitute a threat or compromise to site security, did not involve a threat or risk to site personnel, did not represent a potential degradation to the level of safety of the plant, and did not affect the health and safety of the public.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector of the retraction."
Notified R4DO (Whitten), IRD (Stapleton) and NRR (Morris).
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Agreement State
Event Number: 51656
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Region: 4
City: SAN ANTONIO State: TX
County:
License #: 04958
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KAREN BLANCHARD
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Licensee: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Region: 4
City: SAN ANTONIO State: TX
County:
License #: 04958
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KAREN BLANCHARD
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 01/14/2016
Notification Time: 19:57 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/27/2016
Notification Time: 19:57 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/27/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RAY KELLAR (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
RAY KELLAR (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE - RADIATION LEVELS ON PACKAGE GREATER THAN 1 REM/HR LIMIT
The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services via email:
"On January 14, 2016, the licensee notified the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] that it had received an exclusive use shipment of sources in Type A containers that originated in Maryland. The dose rate on one of the containers, which held an 8.4 curie Cobalt-60 source (current activity/decay corrected), exceeded the 1,000 mR/hr limit. The highest dose rate reading on the exterior of the container was 1,900 mR/hr. The licensee surveyed the cab of the truck and measured a dose rate of less than 0.05 mR/hr for the driver. The exterior of the trailer was surveyed and the left side highest measurement was 120 mR/hr and the right side was 50 mR/hr. These dose rates for cab and trailer are below regulatory limits. The licensee reported that none of its workers received any overexposure. More information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I 9371
* * * EVENT RETRACTION FROM KAREN BLANCHARD TO JOHN SHOEMAKER AT 1326 EST ON 1/27/16 * * *
The following event retraction was received from the State of Texas via email:
"Texas does not have any regulatory authority for this event. The shipper is licensed by the State of California. Event information has been sent to Robert Greger in California. Headquarters Operations Officer and NMSS Regional Coordinator directed that we [State of Texas] retract our event and for California to report."
Notified the R4DO (Farnholtz), NMSS Events Notification, RGN-IV (Erickson), and RGN-IV (Tharakan) via email.
The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services via email:
"On January 14, 2016, the licensee notified the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] that it had received an exclusive use shipment of sources in Type A containers that originated in Maryland. The dose rate on one of the containers, which held an 8.4 curie Cobalt-60 source (current activity/decay corrected), exceeded the 1,000 mR/hr limit. The highest dose rate reading on the exterior of the container was 1,900 mR/hr. The licensee surveyed the cab of the truck and measured a dose rate of less than 0.05 mR/hr for the driver. The exterior of the trailer was surveyed and the left side highest measurement was 120 mR/hr and the right side was 50 mR/hr. These dose rates for cab and trailer are below regulatory limits. The licensee reported that none of its workers received any overexposure. More information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I 9371
* * * EVENT RETRACTION FROM KAREN BLANCHARD TO JOHN SHOEMAKER AT 1326 EST ON 1/27/16 * * *
The following event retraction was received from the State of Texas via email:
"Texas does not have any regulatory authority for this event. The shipper is licensed by the State of California. Event information has been sent to Robert Greger in California. Headquarters Operations Officer and NMSS Regional Coordinator directed that we [State of Texas] retract our event and for California to report."
Notified the R4DO (Farnholtz), NMSS Events Notification, RGN-IV (Erickson), and RGN-IV (Tharakan) via email.
Agreement State
Event Number: 51657
Rep Org: PA DEP BUREAU OF RAD PROTECTION
Licensee: UNIVERSAL WELL SERVICES, INC
Region: 1
City: MEADVILLE State: PA
County:
License #: PA1446
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: UNIVERSAL WELL SERVICES, INC
Region: 1
City: MEADVILLE State: PA
County:
License #: PA1446
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 01/15/2016
Notification Time: 08:55 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2016
Notification Time: 08:55 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MEL GRAY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
MEL GRAY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - SHUTTER MALFUNCTION
The following was received from Pennsylvania via fax:
"On January 14, 2016, the Department [PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection] was notified by Universal Well Services that a malfunction of a roll pin on a shutter handle occurred at the Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania temporary job site. It is reportable per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2).
"A roll pin, which holds the shutter handle to the shutter shaft, on an in-line density gauge, became dislodged rendering the gauge unusable. The shutter is in the closed position and out of service awaiting repair from a service provider. No exposures occurred.
"Radionuclide: Cs-137
"Manufacturer: Berthold
"Model: LB 8010
"Serial Number: 10059
"Activity: 20 mCi
"The shutter is in the closed position and the gauge is out of service and secure. There was no other damage to the gauge. A reactive inspection is planned by the Department."
PA Event ID # PA160002
The following was received from Pennsylvania via fax:
"On January 14, 2016, the Department [PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection] was notified by Universal Well Services that a malfunction of a roll pin on a shutter handle occurred at the Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania temporary job site. It is reportable per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2).
"A roll pin, which holds the shutter handle to the shutter shaft, on an in-line density gauge, became dislodged rendering the gauge unusable. The shutter is in the closed position and out of service awaiting repair from a service provider. No exposures occurred.
"Radionuclide: Cs-137
"Manufacturer: Berthold
"Model: LB 8010
"Serial Number: 10059
"Activity: 20 mCi
"The shutter is in the closed position and the gauge is out of service and secure. There was no other damage to the gauge. A reactive inspection is planned by the Department."
PA Event ID # PA160002
Agreement State
Event Number: 51658
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: LA PIGMENT COMPANY, L.P.
Region: 4
City: WESTLAKE State: LA
County:
License #: LA-6491-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH NOBLE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Licensee: LA PIGMENT COMPANY, L.P.
Region: 4
City: WESTLAKE State: LA
County:
License #: LA-6491-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH NOBLE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 01/15/2016
Notification Time: 17:09 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 12:01 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2016
Notification Time: 17:09 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 12:01 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RAY KELLAR (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
RAY KELLAR (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE WITH SHUTTER STUCK IN OPEN POSITION
The following Agreement State Report was received from the State of Louisiana via email:
"The RSO [Radiation Safety Officer], called to report that a gauge installed on a process at the licensee's Westlake, LA facility, had a shutter malfunction. The gauge is installed on a routing process for material at the facility. The gauge shutter is stuck in the open position.
"The Gauge is a Berthold Technologies, Model: Berthold Systems, LB-330 utilizing a 12 mCi Cs-137 source, Model: Lab. Prof. Dr. Berthold Dwg. #2653.100-001. The source and gauge will remain on the process in operation until the Berthold Technician arrives over the weekend service the gauge. This will be either make the necessary repairs to the shutter or remove the gauge from service and perform the disposal. Due to the age of the gauge, if it cannot be repaired, disposal is the resolution. This will be determined by the Berthold personnel performing the repair. The service order request has the repairs scheduled to be made over this weekend.
"There are no exposure or health and safety issues involved with this event. The gauge and rod source will remain installed on the functioning process. The resolution of the situation will be directed by the ability to be repaired or if the gauge should be de-installed and sent for disposal.
"The corrective action: Will be determined by the ability of the Berthold Technician to repair the shutters on the gauge or if the gauge needs to be de-installed and sent for disposal. The repairs and or corrective actions will be determined by a site visit and assessment by Berthold Technologies."
The State of Louisiana considers this event to be closed.
State Event Report ID No: LA 160002
The following Agreement State Report was received from the State of Louisiana via email:
"The RSO [Radiation Safety Officer], called to report that a gauge installed on a process at the licensee's Westlake, LA facility, had a shutter malfunction. The gauge is installed on a routing process for material at the facility. The gauge shutter is stuck in the open position.
"The Gauge is a Berthold Technologies, Model: Berthold Systems, LB-330 utilizing a 12 mCi Cs-137 source, Model: Lab. Prof. Dr. Berthold Dwg. #2653.100-001. The source and gauge will remain on the process in operation until the Berthold Technician arrives over the weekend service the gauge. This will be either make the necessary repairs to the shutter or remove the gauge from service and perform the disposal. Due to the age of the gauge, if it cannot be repaired, disposal is the resolution. This will be determined by the Berthold personnel performing the repair. The service order request has the repairs scheduled to be made over this weekend.
"There are no exposure or health and safety issues involved with this event. The gauge and rod source will remain installed on the functioning process. The resolution of the situation will be directed by the ability to be repaired or if the gauge should be de-installed and sent for disposal.
"The corrective action: Will be determined by the ability of the Berthold Technician to repair the shutters on the gauge or if the gauge needs to be de-installed and sent for disposal. The repairs and or corrective actions will be determined by a site visit and assessment by Berthold Technologies."
The State of Louisiana considers this event to be closed.
State Event Report ID No: LA 160002
Agreement State
Event Number: 51685
Rep Org: COLORADO DEPT OF HEALTH
Licensee: PARK HYATT BEAVER CREEK
Region: 4
City: AVON State: CO
County:
License #: CO-GENERAL LI
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LINDA BARTISH
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: PARK HYATT BEAVER CREEK
Region: 4
City: AVON State: CO
County:
License #: CO-GENERAL LI
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LINDA BARTISH
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 01/26/2016
Notification Time: 11:08 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 01/26/2016
Notification Time: 11:08 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 01/26/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST TRITIUM EXIT SIGNS
The following was received from Colorado via email:
"An inspection of the property was conducted to report the registration of inventory from the annual mailing received from CDPHE, Radioactive Materials Unit. Six of the eight exit signs registered for the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek were found. Two were not located and are reported as missing. The remaining six signs are being returned to the manufacturer.
"The hotel will no longer carry self-luminous exit signs and a policy is in place to purchase LED exit signs only. Should they choose to purchase any Tritium exit signs in the future they will ensure that all devices will be tracked and monitored annually.
"Serial numbers for missing exit signs: 12-01538, 12-01539, 12-10540, 12-01541.
"Model: SLX60
"Manufacturer: Isolite Corporation
"Isotope: H-3
"Activity: 6.2 Ci
"An inspection of the property revealed six of eight exit signs. Upon receipt of exit signs staff were unaware the signs contained Tritium and were regulated materials. No tracking or recording of material was kept. Several signs were found still in the original shipping carton and kept in storage. Remaining Tritium exit signs were removed and shipped back to the manufacturer and replaced with LED signs."
Colorado Event Report ID No.: C016-116-01
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 was received from Colorado via email:
"An inspection of the property was conducted to report the registration of inventory from the annual mailing received from CDPHE, Radioactive Materials Unit. Six of the eight exit signs registered for the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek were found. Two were not located and are reported as missing. The remaining six signs are being returned to the manufacturer.
"The hotel will no longer carry self-luminous exit signs and a policy is in place to purchase LED exit signs only. Should they choose to purchase any Tritium exit signs in the future they will ensure that all devices will be tracked and monitored annually.
"Serial numbers for missing exit signs: 12-01538, 12-01539, 12-10540, 12-01541.
"Model: SLX60
"Manufacturer: Isolite Corporation
"Isotope: H-3
"Activity: 6.2 Ci
"An inspection of the property revealed six of eight exit signs. Upon receipt of exit signs staff were unaware the signs contained Tritium and were regulated materials. No tracking or recording of material was kept. Several signs were found still in the original shipping carton and kept in storage. Remaining Tritium exit signs were removed and shipped back to the manufacturer and replaced with LED signs."
Colorado Event Report ID No.: C016-116-01
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
Event Number: 51692
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: JL SHEPHERD & ASSOCIATES
Region: 4
City: SAN FERNANDO State: CA
County:
License #: 1777
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GREGER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Licensee: JL SHEPHERD & ASSOCIATES
Region: 4
City: SAN FERNANDO State: CA
County:
License #: 1777
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GREGER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 01/28/2016
Notification Time: 13:19 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/28/2016
Notification Time: 13:19 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/28/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - SHIPMENT EXCEEDED RADIATION LIMIT
The following Agreement State Report was received by the State of California via email:
"On January 14, 2016, the Southwest Research Institute (SRWI) notified the Texas radiation control program (TxRCP) of the receipt of an exclusive use shipment with package contact dose rates up to 1900 mrem/hr, which exceed the 1000 mrem/hr limit for exclusive use shipments in closed vehicles. The package contained a nominal 8.4 Ci Co-60 source. SWRI personnel verified that the dose rate limits in the cab of the vehicle and at other shipment locations did not exceed regulatory limits.
"On 1/27/16 CDPH/RHB [California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch] was notified by NRC (R. Erickson) by email of the event being investigated by TxRCP inasmuch as a California licensee (JL Shepherd & Associates) had prepared the package for shipment from a Maryland licensee to SWRI. On 1/27/16, TxRCP requested that CDPH/RHB (CaRCP) take the lead in investigation of the event inasmuch as JL Shepherd & Associates had prepared the package for shipment, including performing the radiation surveys. CDPH/RHB agreed to take the investigation lead. At the request of NRC, the TxRCP retracted their event report to NRC HOO, and NRC requested that CDPH/RHB submit an event report to NRC."
California 5010 number: 012716
The following Agreement State Report was received by the State of California via email:
"On January 14, 2016, the Southwest Research Institute (SRWI) notified the Texas radiation control program (TxRCP) of the receipt of an exclusive use shipment with package contact dose rates up to 1900 mrem/hr, which exceed the 1000 mrem/hr limit for exclusive use shipments in closed vehicles. The package contained a nominal 8.4 Ci Co-60 source. SWRI personnel verified that the dose rate limits in the cab of the vehicle and at other shipment locations did not exceed regulatory limits.
"On 1/27/16 CDPH/RHB [California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch] was notified by NRC (R. Erickson) by email of the event being investigated by TxRCP inasmuch as a California licensee (JL Shepherd & Associates) had prepared the package for shipment from a Maryland licensee to SWRI. On 1/27/16, TxRCP requested that CDPH/RHB (CaRCP) take the lead in investigation of the event inasmuch as JL Shepherd & Associates had prepared the package for shipment, including performing the radiation surveys. CDPH/RHB agreed to take the investigation lead. At the request of NRC, the TxRCP retracted their event report to NRC HOO, and NRC requested that CDPH/RHB submit an event report to NRC."
California 5010 number: 012716