Event Notification Report for October 15, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/14/2016 - 10/15/2016
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52297
Facility: HARRIS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: TASHA STEPHENS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVEN VITTO
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: TASHA STEPHENS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVEN VITTO
Notification Date: 10/15/2016
Notification Time: 15:46 [ET]
Event Date: 10/15/2016
Event Time: 08:57 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/16/2016
Notification Time: 15:46 [ET]
Event Date: 10/15/2016
Event Time: 08:57 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/16/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - DEGRADED CONDITION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - DEGRADED CONDITION
Person (Organization):
FRANK EHRHARDT (R2DO)
FRANK EHRHARDT (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
REACTOR VESSEL HEAD PENETRATION NOZZLE FLAW
"On October 15, 2016, while the Harris Nuclear Plant was shut down for a scheduled refueling outage, the reactor vessel head penetrations were being examined in accordance with the lnservice Inspection Program. Ultrasonic examinations identified a flaw in a head penetration nozzle. The unit is in a safe and stable condition. The flaw will be repaired prior to startup from the refueling outage.
"The flaw and repair have no impact on the health and safety of the public or station employees.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The flaw is located on the J groove weld of Nozzle 40. No boric acid deposits were located near the nozzle.
* * * UPDATE FROM JOHN CAVES TO STEVEN VITTO ON 10/16/2016 AT 1549 EDT * * *
"Subsequent inspections identified an additional nozzle that will require repairs (Nozzle 51) prior to startup. Inspections continue and are expected to be completed by October 18. The additional inspection indication and repair have no impact on the health and safety of the public or station employees.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The flaw is located on the J groove weld. No boric acid deposits were located near the nozzle.
Notified R2DO(Ehrhardt).
* * * UPDATE FROM JOHN CAVES TO STEVEN VITTO ON 10/16/2016 AT 1844 EDT * * *
"Subsequent inspections identified an additional nozzle that will require repairs (Nozzle 30) prior to startup. Inspections continue and are expected to be completed by October 18. The additional inspection indication and repair have no impact on the health and safety of the public or station employees.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified R2DO(Ehrhardt).
* * * UPDATE FROM INGRID NORDBY TO DONG PARK ON 10/19/2016 AT 1756 EDT * * *
"On October 19, 2016, a liquid penetration examination was performed on the weld of the previously repaired Nozzle 23. The examination indicated that the weld will require repair prior to startup. Inspections on repaired welds have been completed. This additional inspection indication and repair have no impact on the health and safety of the public or of station employees. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified R2DO (Masters).
"On October 15, 2016, while the Harris Nuclear Plant was shut down for a scheduled refueling outage, the reactor vessel head penetrations were being examined in accordance with the lnservice Inspection Program. Ultrasonic examinations identified a flaw in a head penetration nozzle. The unit is in a safe and stable condition. The flaw will be repaired prior to startup from the refueling outage.
"The flaw and repair have no impact on the health and safety of the public or station employees.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The flaw is located on the J groove weld of Nozzle 40. No boric acid deposits were located near the nozzle.
* * * UPDATE FROM JOHN CAVES TO STEVEN VITTO ON 10/16/2016 AT 1549 EDT * * *
"Subsequent inspections identified an additional nozzle that will require repairs (Nozzle 51) prior to startup. Inspections continue and are expected to be completed by October 18. The additional inspection indication and repair have no impact on the health and safety of the public or station employees.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The flaw is located on the J groove weld. No boric acid deposits were located near the nozzle.
Notified R2DO(Ehrhardt).
* * * UPDATE FROM JOHN CAVES TO STEVEN VITTO ON 10/16/2016 AT 1844 EDT * * *
"Subsequent inspections identified an additional nozzle that will require repairs (Nozzle 30) prior to startup. Inspections continue and are expected to be completed by October 18. The additional inspection indication and repair have no impact on the health and safety of the public or station employees.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified R2DO(Ehrhardt).
* * * UPDATE FROM INGRID NORDBY TO DONG PARK ON 10/19/2016 AT 1756 EDT * * *
"On October 19, 2016, a liquid penetration examination was performed on the weld of the previously repaired Nozzle 23. The examination indicated that the weld will require repair prior to startup. Inspections on repaired welds have been completed. This additional inspection indication and repair have no impact on the health and safety of the public or of station employees. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified R2DO (Masters).
Agreement State
Event Number: 52298
Rep Org: PA BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: BRASKEM AMERICA, INC
Region: 1
City: MARCUS HOOK State: PA
County:
License #: PA-1021
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Licensee: BRASKEM AMERICA, INC
Region: 1
City: MARCUS HOOK State: PA
County:
License #: PA-1021
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 10/17/2016
Notification Time: 14:40 [ET]
Event Date: 10/15/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/17/2016
Notification Time: 14:40 [ET]
Event Date: 10/15/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/17/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1DO)
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CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1DO)
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AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DENSITY GAUGE SHUTTER STUCK IN OPEN POSITION
The following information was received via facsimile:
"The licensee discovered this event on October 15, 2016 and notified the Department [PA Department of Radiation Protection] on October 15, 2016 via voice message after business hours. It is reportable within 24 hours per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2).
"During normal daily operations, a density gauge was found to have a shutter that was nonresponsive and stuck in the open position. No overexposures have occurred and the gauge has been taken out of service. A service provider has already made the necessary repairs as of today, October 17, 2016. The gauge is an Ohmart/Vega Model SHLG. The serial number of the device is unknown at this time. The device originally contained 1200 millicuries of Cs-137.
"The cause of the event is unknown at this time.
"A reactive inspection is planned by the Department. More information will be provided upon receipt."
Pennsylvania Event Report ID No: PA160031
The following information was received via facsimile:
"The licensee discovered this event on October 15, 2016 and notified the Department [PA Department of Radiation Protection] on October 15, 2016 via voice message after business hours. It is reportable within 24 hours per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2).
"During normal daily operations, a density gauge was found to have a shutter that was nonresponsive and stuck in the open position. No overexposures have occurred and the gauge has been taken out of service. A service provider has already made the necessary repairs as of today, October 17, 2016. The gauge is an Ohmart/Vega Model SHLG. The serial number of the device is unknown at this time. The device originally contained 1200 millicuries of Cs-137.
"The cause of the event is unknown at this time.
"A reactive inspection is planned by the Department. More information will be provided upon receipt."
Pennsylvania Event Report ID No: PA160031