Event Notification Report for March 02, 2017
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/01/2017 - 03/02/2017
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52587
Facility: BROWNS FERRY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: THOMAS BRADFORD
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: THOMAS BRADFORD
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 03/02/2017
Notification Time: 13:53 [ET]
Event Date: 03/02/2017
Event Time: 12:30 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/02/2017
Notification Time: 13:53 [ET]
Event Date: 03/02/2017
Event Time: 12:30 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/02/2017
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
MICHAEL F. KING (NRR)
BRIAN MCDERMOTT (NRR)
CATHY HANEY (R2RA)
STEVE WEST (NSIR)
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
MICHAEL F. KING (NRR)
BRIAN MCDERMOTT (NRR)
CATHY HANEY (R2RA)
STEVE WEST (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 | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED
At 1230 CST, the licensee declared a notification of unusual event based on Emergency Action Level 6.7-U, a non-hostile security event, due to introduction of contraband into the protected area. All required actions have been completed.
There was no impact to the operation of any of the units at the Browns Ferry site.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
See EN #52586.
Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops, DHS NICC, FEMA NWC (email) and NuclearSSA (email).
* * * UPDATE FROM THOMAS BRADFORD TO JEFF HERRERA AT 1611 EST ON 3/2/17 * * *
At 1500 CST, the licensee terminated the notification of unusual event.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (McCoy), NRR EO (King), and IRD (Grant).
Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops, DHS NICC, FEMA NWC (email) and NuclearSSA (email).
At 1230 CST, the licensee declared a notification of unusual event based on Emergency Action Level 6.7-U, a non-hostile security event, due to introduction of contraband into the protected area. All required actions have been completed.
There was no impact to the operation of any of the units at the Browns Ferry site.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
See EN #52586.
Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops, DHS NICC, FEMA NWC (email) and NuclearSSA (email).
* * * UPDATE FROM THOMAS BRADFORD TO JEFF HERRERA AT 1611 EST ON 3/2/17 * * *
At 1500 CST, the licensee terminated the notification of unusual event.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (McCoy), NRR EO (King), and IRD (Grant).
Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Ops, DHS NICC, FEMA NWC (email) and NuclearSSA (email).
Agreement State
Event Number: 52588
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
Region: 4
City: TEXAS CITY State: TX
County:
License #: 04431
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE CASARES
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
Region: 4
City: TEXAS CITY State: TX
County:
License #: 04431
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE CASARES
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 03/03/2017
Notification Time: 14:40 [ET]
Event Date: 03/02/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/03/2017
Notification Time: 14:40 [ET]
Event Date: 03/02/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/03/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RICK DEESE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
RICK DEESE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
TEXAS AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK OPEN SHUTTER ON A NUCLEAR GAUGE
The following information was obtained from the state of Texas via email:
"On March 3, 2017, SunTrac Services called about licensee Marathon Petroleum. They reported a stuck shutter found yesterday afternoon on a vessel. The line level indicator device was found with the shutter stuck open (normal operating position) during preparations to empty the vessel for entry to complete maintenance on the vessel. The measuring device was a Vega model SHF2 containing a Cs-137, 500 milliCurie source, serial number 0174CO. The device was removed from the fluid catalytic cracking unit and placed in storage by Suntrac Services, per authorization on their license. A lead plate will be affixed to the gauge to cover the source. The device will be serviced by either the manufacture or TexStar servicing company within the next two weeks while the vessel undergoes maintenance. There is no risk of exposure to any employees or member of the public. A written report will be provided in the next 30 days as per the consultant.
"Updates will be in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9469
The following information was obtained from the state of Texas via email:
"On March 3, 2017, SunTrac Services called about licensee Marathon Petroleum. They reported a stuck shutter found yesterday afternoon on a vessel. The line level indicator device was found with the shutter stuck open (normal operating position) during preparations to empty the vessel for entry to complete maintenance on the vessel. The measuring device was a Vega model SHF2 containing a Cs-137, 500 milliCurie source, serial number 0174CO. The device was removed from the fluid catalytic cracking unit and placed in storage by Suntrac Services, per authorization on their license. A lead plate will be affixed to the gauge to cover the source. The device will be serviced by either the manufacture or TexStar servicing company within the next two weeks while the vessel undergoes maintenance. There is no risk of exposure to any employees or member of the public. A written report will be provided in the next 30 days as per the consultant.
"Updates will be in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9469
Agreement State
Event Number: 52590
Rep Org: OHIO BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: THE UROLOGY CENTER
Region: 3
City: CINCINNATI State: OH
County:
License #: 02200310002
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL SNEE
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Licensee: THE UROLOGY CENTER
Region: 3
City: CINCINNATI State: OH
County:
License #: 02200310002
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL SNEE
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 03/03/2017
Notification Time: 16:29 [ET]
Event Date: 03/02/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/03/2017
Notification Time: 16:29 [ET]
Event Date: 03/02/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/03/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TOTAL DOSE DELIVERED TO PATIENT DIFFERED FROM PRESCRIBED DOSE BY MORE THAN 20 PERCENT
The following report was received from the Ohio Department of Health via email:
"On March 3, 2017, The Urology Center, LLC, Ohio Radioactive Material licensee no. 02200310002, reported an incident pursuant to which the total dose delivered differed from the prescribed dose by more than 20 [percent]. The radiant source was brachytherapy seeds surgically inserted to the prostate. The incident occurred on March 2, 2017 and was confirmed on March 3, 2017 by a review of the post procedure CT [computed tomography] scan. The prescribed dose was 110 cGy using I-125 (model AgX100) seeds. The post CT plan shows that the actual dose delivered to the prostate was 27.6 cGy. The physicians do not believe that there are side effects to the rectum, urethra or neurovascular bundle as a result.
"The patient has been informed."
OH NMED Item Number: OH170001
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.
The following report was received from the Ohio Department of Health via email:
"On March 3, 2017, The Urology Center, LLC, Ohio Radioactive Material licensee no. 02200310002, reported an incident pursuant to which the total dose delivered differed from the prescribed dose by more than 20 [percent]. The radiant source was brachytherapy seeds surgically inserted to the prostate. The incident occurred on March 2, 2017 and was confirmed on March 3, 2017 by a review of the post procedure CT [computed tomography] scan. The prescribed dose was 110 cGy using I-125 (model AgX100) seeds. The post CT plan shows that the actual dose delivered to the prostate was 27.6 cGy. The physicians do not believe that there are side effects to the rectum, urethra or neurovascular bundle as a result.
"The patient has been informed."
OH NMED Item Number: OH170001
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.