Event Notification Report for June 06, 2017
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/05/2017 - 06/06/2017
Agreement State
Event Number: 52794
Rep Org: GEORGIA RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PGM
Licensee: PRESTON GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANATS
Region: 1
City: MACON State: GA
County:
License #: GA 109-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE BENNETT
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: PRESTON GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANATS
Region: 1
City: MACON State: GA
County:
License #: GA 109-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE BENNETT
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 06/08/2017
Notification Time: 15:22 [ET]
Event Date: 06/06/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/08/2017
Notification Time: 15:22 [ET]
Event Date: 06/06/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/08/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MOISTURE/DENSITY GAUGE LOST IN TRANSIT
The following report was received via e-mail:
"Preston was sending a Troxler gauge to Troxler located in North Carolina for a repair of a faulty battery pack. Preston scheduled a package pick-up by [common carrier] on May 8, 2017 from Preston's Macon hub. The licensee stated the typical expected turn-around time for a gauge repair is 3 weeks. Troxler does not send the licensee a receipt confirmation when they receive the customer's gauge. On June 6, 2017, when the licensee had not received the gauge back from Troxler, they made a call to Troxler inquiring about the repair status of the gauge. Troxler informed the licensee they had not received the gauge. The licensee contacted [the common carrier] and asked them to track down the gauge. Based on the tracking information the licensee has, the gauge was last scanned on May 9, 2017 in TN. After some search, [the common carrier] scanned the package on either 5/18 or 5/19/17 at their International Bond Cage. According to [the common carrier], the package would have been scanned daily if it were shipped internationally. [The common carrier] will continue to search for the package. In the meantime, the licensee will follow-up with a written report."
Sources: 8 mCi Cs-137 S/N 750-1945 and 40 mCi Am-241:Be S/N 47-24708
Device: Troxler 3430, S/N 28005
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 report was received via e-mail:
"Preston was sending a Troxler gauge to Troxler located in North Carolina for a repair of a faulty battery pack. Preston scheduled a package pick-up by [common carrier] on May 8, 2017 from Preston's Macon hub. The licensee stated the typical expected turn-around time for a gauge repair is 3 weeks. Troxler does not send the licensee a receipt confirmation when they receive the customer's gauge. On June 6, 2017, when the licensee had not received the gauge back from Troxler, they made a call to Troxler inquiring about the repair status of the gauge. Troxler informed the licensee they had not received the gauge. The licensee contacted [the common carrier] and asked them to track down the gauge. Based on the tracking information the licensee has, the gauge was last scanned on May 9, 2017 in TN. After some search, [the common carrier] scanned the package on either 5/18 or 5/19/17 at their International Bond Cage. According to [the common carrier], the package would have been scanned daily if it were shipped internationally. [The common carrier] will continue to search for the package. In the meantime, the licensee will follow-up with a written report."
Sources: 8 mCi Cs-137 S/N 750-1945 and 40 mCi Am-241:Be S/N 47-24708
Device: Troxler 3430, S/N 28005
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
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52791
Facility: TURKEY POINT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: THOMAS WALL
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: THOMAS WALL
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 06/06/2017
Notification Time: 15:48 [ET]
Event Date: 06/06/2017
Event Time: 17:51 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/06/2017
Notification Time: 15:48 [ET]
Event Date: 06/06/2017
Event Time: 17:51 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/06/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
LADONNA SUGGS (R2DO)
LADONNA SUGGS (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 4 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
BOTH STANDBY STEAM GENERATOR FEED PUMPS OUT OF SERVICE FOR PRE-PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"This notification is in accordance with Turkey Point Technical Specification (TS) 3.7.1.6, Action b.1 to report the inoperability of both Standby Steam Generator Feedwater Pumps (SSGFPs) for greater than 24 hours.
"On 6/6/17 at 1751 hours [EDT] both SSGFPs will be inoperable for greater than 24 hours in support of planned valve repairs that require isolation of the common suction and discharge piping. TS 3.7.1.6, Action b.1 requires a report within four hours if both SSGFPs have been inoperable for 24 hours providing the cause of the inoperability and restoration plans. The valve repairs are currently planned for completion on or about 2300 hours on 6/9/17 which will restore the 'A' pump to service and allow TS 3.7.1.6, Action b.1 to be exited. The diesel-driven 'B' pump will remain out of service for radiator repair which is currently planned for completion on or about 0800 hours on 6/14/17.
"The function of the Standby Steam Generator Feedwater System is as a backup to the Auxiliary Feedwater System and is not credited in the safety analysis."
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Both pumps were taken out of service at 1751 EDT on 6/5/17.
"This notification is in accordance with Turkey Point Technical Specification (TS) 3.7.1.6, Action b.1 to report the inoperability of both Standby Steam Generator Feedwater Pumps (SSGFPs) for greater than 24 hours.
"On 6/6/17 at 1751 hours [EDT] both SSGFPs will be inoperable for greater than 24 hours in support of planned valve repairs that require isolation of the common suction and discharge piping. TS 3.7.1.6, Action b.1 requires a report within four hours if both SSGFPs have been inoperable for 24 hours providing the cause of the inoperability and restoration plans. The valve repairs are currently planned for completion on or about 2300 hours on 6/9/17 which will restore the 'A' pump to service and allow TS 3.7.1.6, Action b.1 to be exited. The diesel-driven 'B' pump will remain out of service for radiator repair which is currently planned for completion on or about 0800 hours on 6/14/17.
"The function of the Standby Steam Generator Feedwater System is as a backup to the Auxiliary Feedwater System and is not credited in the safety analysis."
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Both pumps were taken out of service at 1751 EDT on 6/5/17.
Agreement State
Event Number: 52792
Rep Org: ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: MCGEHEE State: AR
County: DESHA
License #: ARK-0530-03120
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SUSAN ELLIOT
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Licensee: CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: MCGEHEE State: AR
County: DESHA
License #: ARK-0530-03120
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SUSAN ELLIOT
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 06/07/2017
Notification Time: 12:13 [ET]
Event Date: 06/06/2017
Event Time: 10:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/20/2018
Notification Time: 12:13 [ET]
Event Date: 06/06/2017
Event Time: 10:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/20/2018
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
Person (Organization):
JESSE ROLLINS (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
JESSE ROLLINS (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK OPEN SHUTTER ON DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was provided by the State of Arkansas via email:
"During routine shutter checks performed by the licensee on June 6, 2017, the licensee noted that the shutter would not close.
"The gauge is identified as Berthold Model LB 300 L source holder containing 0.189 milliCuries of Cobalt-60.
"The gauge remains operational in the normal use location and the RSO will place additional signs in the area. No maintenance is planned in the area that would require closing of the shutter. The RSO has performed a radiation survey to ensure that radiation exposure is maintained at less than 2 mR/hr in the vicinity of the gauge.
"The licensee has contacted the technical representative who was expected to be at the facility on July 6, 2017, for other maintenance and will examine this gauge.
"In accordance with RH-1502.f.2 (10 CFR 30.50(b)(2)) the malfunctioning shutter is reportable within 24 hours.
"The State of Arkansas is awaiting a written report from the licensee and final disposition information for the gauge. The State's event number is AR-2017-003. "
* * * UPDATE ON 3/20/2018 AT 1520 EDT FROM STEVE MACK TO DONG PARK * * *
The following was received via e-mail:
"A report submitted on July 3, 2017, indicated that the cause of the shutter failure was the exposure to alkaline pulp material and the carbon steel construction of the source holder. The source holder was replaced on January 9, 2018 with a comparable source holder constructed of stainless steel. The Department [Arkansas Department of Health] considers this event to be closed."
Notified R4DO (Groom) and NMSS Events Notification via email.
The following information was provided by the State of Arkansas via email:
"During routine shutter checks performed by the licensee on June 6, 2017, the licensee noted that the shutter would not close.
"The gauge is identified as Berthold Model LB 300 L source holder containing 0.189 milliCuries of Cobalt-60.
"The gauge remains operational in the normal use location and the RSO will place additional signs in the area. No maintenance is planned in the area that would require closing of the shutter. The RSO has performed a radiation survey to ensure that radiation exposure is maintained at less than 2 mR/hr in the vicinity of the gauge.
"The licensee has contacted the technical representative who was expected to be at the facility on July 6, 2017, for other maintenance and will examine this gauge.
"In accordance with RH-1502.f.2 (10 CFR 30.50(b)(2)) the malfunctioning shutter is reportable within 24 hours.
"The State of Arkansas is awaiting a written report from the licensee and final disposition information for the gauge. The State's event number is AR-2017-003. "
* * * UPDATE ON 3/20/2018 AT 1520 EDT FROM STEVE MACK TO DONG PARK * * *
The following was received via e-mail:
"A report submitted on July 3, 2017, indicated that the cause of the shutter failure was the exposure to alkaline pulp material and the carbon steel construction of the source holder. The source holder was replaced on January 9, 2018 with a comparable source holder constructed of stainless steel. The Department [Arkansas Department of Health] considers this event to be closed."
Notified R4DO (Groom) and NMSS Events Notification via email.