Event Notification Report for February 22, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/21/2016 - 02/22/2016
Agreement State
Event Number: 51753
Rep Org: PA BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: UNKNOWN
Region: 1
City: BEAVER FALLS State: PA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: UNKNOWN
Region: 1
City: BEAVER FALLS State: PA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 02/24/2016
Notification Time: 15:10 [ET]
Event Date: 02/22/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/24/2016
Notification Time: 15:10 [ET]
Event Date: 02/22/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/24/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MARC FERDAS (R1DO)
ANN MARIE STONE (R3DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (NMSS)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
MARC FERDAS (R1DO)
ANN MARIE STONE (R3DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (NMSS)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION AT METAL RECYCLING FACILITY
The following information was provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania via fax:
"Notifications: The non-licensee discovered the event on February 23, 2016 and notified the Ohio Department of Health, who then notified our Department [PA Bureau of Radiation Protection] after normal business hours on the same evening. It is reportable per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(1)(i) and 20.2201(a)(i).
"Event Description: On Monday, February 22, 2016, a large orphan radium-226 (Ra-226) source of unknown total activity or origin was shredded at the PSC Metals facility in Beaver Falls, PA. The recycled material was then shipped to two different Ohio facilities where it was discovered during an inbound radiation scan on February 23, 2016.
"Cause of the Event: The Pennsylvania facility was [apparently] not performing outbound gamma radiation surveys on recycled materials.
"Actions: The contaminated shredder, with gamma radiation levels of over 400 mrem/hr, has been isolated. The locker room, clothes, vehicles and workers have been surveyed and no contamination has been found. The gloves of two workers were found to have contamination. A reactive inspection occurred the evening of the 23rd to survey the entrance/gate area of the Beaver Falls facility, and a full emergency response occurred the morning of February 24, 2016. PA and OH Radiation Control Programs are onsite in their respective states and communicating findings. Surveys of employees, vehicles and equipment are ongoing. The response will continue until isolation and containment of Ra-226 is ensured. A local health physics service provider has also been contracted by PSC to assist with the decontamination operation. More information will be provided upon receipt.
"Media Attention: None at this time, but OH may issue a Press Release.
"Event Report ID No: PA160007"
The following information was provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania via fax:
"Notifications: The non-licensee discovered the event on February 23, 2016 and notified the Ohio Department of Health, who then notified our Department [PA Bureau of Radiation Protection] after normal business hours on the same evening. It is reportable per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(1)(i) and 20.2201(a)(i).
"Event Description: On Monday, February 22, 2016, a large orphan radium-226 (Ra-226) source of unknown total activity or origin was shredded at the PSC Metals facility in Beaver Falls, PA. The recycled material was then shipped to two different Ohio facilities where it was discovered during an inbound radiation scan on February 23, 2016.
"Cause of the Event: The Pennsylvania facility was [apparently] not performing outbound gamma radiation surveys on recycled materials.
"Actions: The contaminated shredder, with gamma radiation levels of over 400 mrem/hr, has been isolated. The locker room, clothes, vehicles and workers have been surveyed and no contamination has been found. The gloves of two workers were found to have contamination. A reactive inspection occurred the evening of the 23rd to survey the entrance/gate area of the Beaver Falls facility, and a full emergency response occurred the morning of February 24, 2016. PA and OH Radiation Control Programs are onsite in their respective states and communicating findings. Surveys of employees, vehicles and equipment are ongoing. The response will continue until isolation and containment of Ra-226 is ensured. A local health physics service provider has also been contracted by PSC to assist with the decontamination operation. More information will be provided upon receipt.
"Media Attention: None at this time, but OH may issue a Press Release.
"Event Report ID No: PA160007"
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51749
Facility: LIMERICK
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: KRIS STRAUSSER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: KRIS STRAUSSER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 02/22/2016
Notification Time: 16:19 [ET]
Event Date: 02/22/2016
Event Time: 13:11 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/22/2016
Notification Time: 16:19 [ET]
Event Date: 02/22/2016
Event Time: 13:11 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/22/2016
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):
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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
SPURIOUS ACTUATION OF ONE EMERGENCY SIREN DURING PLANNED MAINTENANCE
Limerick Generating Station Main Control Room was informed that a Limerick Emergency Preparedness Zone (EPZ) siren located in Skippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was sounding by an off-site vendor. This notification is being made in accordance with SAF 1.9 due to a spurious actuation of Limerick Emergency Preparedness Zone (EPZ) siren.
"The alarm actuated for approximately 90 seconds following preventative maintenance.
"No actual plant emergency exists.
"All Limerick EPZ sirens remain functional; no other reportability threshold(s) have been met or exceeded."
The licensee informed State and local authorities and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Limerick Generating Station Main Control Room was informed that a Limerick Emergency Preparedness Zone (EPZ) siren located in Skippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was sounding by an off-site vendor. This notification is being made in accordance with SAF 1.9 due to a spurious actuation of Limerick Emergency Preparedness Zone (EPZ) siren.
"The alarm actuated for approximately 90 seconds following preventative maintenance.
"No actual plant emergency exists.
"All Limerick EPZ sirens remain functional; no other reportability threshold(s) have been met or exceeded."
The licensee informed State and local authorities and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51750
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DARVIN DUTTRY
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DARVIN DUTTRY
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 02/22/2016
Notification Time: 18:47 [ET]
Event Date: 02/22/2016
Event Time: 13:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/22/2016
Notification Time: 18:47 [ET]
Event Date: 02/22/2016
Event Time: 13:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/22/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL
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 | 92 | Power Operation | 92 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
UNIT 1 SECONDARY CONTAINMENT INOPERABLE WHEN PERSONNEL OPENED BOTH ACCESS DOORS SIMULTANEOUSLY
"On February 22, 2016 at 1345 [EST]. Secondary Containment became inoperable due to failure to meet a Surveillance Requirement (SR 3.6.4.1.3) on Unit 1.
"The inoperability was caused when Unit 1 Reactor Building Airlock doors were inadvertently opened simultaneously.
"Secondary Containment was restored February 22, 2016 at 1346 when the doors were closed.
"This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and per the guidance of NUREG 1022, Rev. 3 section 3.2.7 as a loss of a Safety Function. There is no redundant Susquehanna Secondary Containment system."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On February 22, 2016 at 1345 [EST]. Secondary Containment became inoperable due to failure to meet a Surveillance Requirement (SR 3.6.4.1.3) on Unit 1.
"The inoperability was caused when Unit 1 Reactor Building Airlock doors were inadvertently opened simultaneously.
"Secondary Containment was restored February 22, 2016 at 1346 when the doors were closed.
"This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and per the guidance of NUREG 1022, Rev. 3 section 3.2.7 as a loss of a Safety Function. There is no redundant Susquehanna Secondary Containment system."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.