Event Notification Report for October 07, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/06/2016 - 10/07/2016
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Agreement State
Event Number: 52287
Rep Org: MISSISSIPPI DIV OF RAD HEALTH
Licensee: WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY, COLUMBUS CELLULAR FIBERS
Region: 4
City: COLUMBUS State: MS
County:
License #: MS-468-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAYSON MOAK
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY, COLUMBUS CELLULAR FIBERS
Region: 4
City: COLUMBUS State: MS
County:
License #: MS-468-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAYSON MOAK
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 10/07/2016
Notification Time: 16:58 [ET]
Event Date: 10/07/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/13/2016
Notification Time: 16:58 [ET]
Event Date: 10/07/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/13/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTER ON FIXED RADIOACTIVE GAUGE
The following information was obtained from the state of Mississippi via email:
"Licensee's RSO [Radiation Safety Officer] notified DRH [Mississippi Division of Radiation Health] on 10/7/2016 that a Berthold Model LB7440D level/density gauge had a stuck shutter. The shutter malfunction was discovered while performing a calibration for the gauge. The gauge is located twelve (12) foot off the ground and away from any personnel. The licensee contacted Berthold for repair of the shutter mechanism on 10/7/2016."
The gauge serial number is 69-0545, containing 30 mCi of Cs-137; source model P2623-100; source serial number 2762; last swipe tested on 9/30/16. The source was manufactured in September of 1992.
Mississippi Report number: MS-16005
* * * RETRACTION FROM JAYSON MOAK TO STEVEN VITTO ON 10/13/2016 AT 1204 EDT * * *
The following information was obtained from the state of Mississippi via email:
"On 10/10/2016, the licensee reported that the gauge shutter was not stuck. Licensee stated the shutter was hard to open and close. The gauge service company was called in to replace the shutter mechanism on the gauge to prevent a possible stuck shutter."
Notified R4DO (Gepford) and NMSS Events Resource via email.
The following information was obtained from the state of Mississippi via email:
"Licensee's RSO [Radiation Safety Officer] notified DRH [Mississippi Division of Radiation Health] on 10/7/2016 that a Berthold Model LB7440D level/density gauge had a stuck shutter. The shutter malfunction was discovered while performing a calibration for the gauge. The gauge is located twelve (12) foot off the ground and away from any personnel. The licensee contacted Berthold for repair of the shutter mechanism on 10/7/2016."
The gauge serial number is 69-0545, containing 30 mCi of Cs-137; source model P2623-100; source serial number 2762; last swipe tested on 9/30/16. The source was manufactured in September of 1992.
Mississippi Report number: MS-16005
* * * RETRACTION FROM JAYSON MOAK TO STEVEN VITTO ON 10/13/2016 AT 1204 EDT * * *
The following information was obtained from the state of Mississippi via email:
"On 10/10/2016, the licensee reported that the gauge shutter was not stuck. Licensee stated the shutter was hard to open and close. The gauge service company was called in to replace the shutter mechanism on the gauge to prevent a possible stuck shutter."
Notified R4DO (Gepford) and NMSS Events Resource via email.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52288
Facility: SEABROOK
Region: 1 State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JIM TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 1 State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JIM TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 10/07/2016
Notification Time: 18:28 [ET]
Event Date: 10/07/2016
Event Time: 16:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/07/2016
Notification Time: 18:28 [ET]
Event Date: 10/07/2016
Event Time: 16:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/07/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
JON LILLIENDAHL (R1DO)
FFD GROUP (EMAI)
JON LILLIENDAHL (R1DO)
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 |
FITNESS FOR DUTY REPORT - DISCOVERY OF PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE
"This report is being made pursuant to 10 CFR 26.719(b).
"At 1620 EDT today, a prohibited substance [marijuana] was identified inside the protected area. The substance was obviously very old, so is surmised to be from a preoperational period.
"The item [a small remainder, or butt, of a marijuana joint] is currently under the control of the site security department and will be turned over to local law enforcement for disposal.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
"This report is being made pursuant to 10 CFR 26.719(b).
"At 1620 EDT today, a prohibited substance [marijuana] was identified inside the protected area. The substance was obviously very old, so is surmised to be from a preoperational period.
"The item [a small remainder, or butt, of a marijuana joint] is currently under the control of the site security department and will be turned over to local law enforcement for disposal.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."