Event Notification Report for August 09, 2017
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/08/2017 - 08/09/2017
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52894
Facility: SURRY
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: ALAN BIALOWAS
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: ALAN BIALOWAS
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 08/09/2017
Notification Time: 17:35 [ET]
Event Date: 08/09/2017
Event Time: 16:06 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/09/2017
Notification Time: 17:35 [ET]
Event Date: 08/09/2017
Event Time: 16:06 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/09/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - DEGRADED CONDITION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS 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 | Y | 32 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REQUIRED SHUTDOWN FOR REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKAGE
"On 8/9/17, a Unit 1 containment entry was made in order to investigate increased Reactor Coolant System (RCS) unidentified leakage. The team noted a through-wall leak from the tubing/socket weld area of 'C' Hot Leg Sample Valve. The sample valve and RCS pressure boundary were declared inoperable, and a 6-hour action statement to place Unit 1 in Hot Shutdown was entered at 1338 [EDT] hours as required by Technical Specification 3.1.C.3.
"At 1606 [EDT] hours on 8/9/17, Unit 1 shutdown was commenced, and at 1637 [EDT], Unit 1 was at Hot Shutdown. This report is being submitted pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(i) as a result of power reduction required by Technical Specifications. Further, this report is being submitted pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) for any event or condition that results in the condition of the nuclear power plant, including its principle safety barriers, being seriously degraded.
"The NRC Resident [Inspector] has been notified of this event and is on site.
"There was no radiation release associated with this event, nor were there any personnel injuries or contamination events."
"On 8/9/17, a Unit 1 containment entry was made in order to investigate increased Reactor Coolant System (RCS) unidentified leakage. The team noted a through-wall leak from the tubing/socket weld area of 'C' Hot Leg Sample Valve. The sample valve and RCS pressure boundary were declared inoperable, and a 6-hour action statement to place Unit 1 in Hot Shutdown was entered at 1338 [EDT] hours as required by Technical Specification 3.1.C.3.
"At 1606 [EDT] hours on 8/9/17, Unit 1 shutdown was commenced, and at 1637 [EDT], Unit 1 was at Hot Shutdown. This report is being submitted pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(i) as a result of power reduction required by Technical Specifications. Further, this report is being submitted pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) for any event or condition that results in the condition of the nuclear power plant, including its principle safety barriers, being seriously degraded.
"The NRC Resident [Inspector] has been notified of this event and is on site.
"There was no radiation release associated with this event, nor were there any personnel injuries or contamination events."
Agreement State
Event Number: 52895
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: PASADENA REFINING SYSTEM INC
Region: 4
City: PASADENA State: TX
County:
License #: 0134
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE CASARES
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Licensee: PASADENA REFINING SYSTEM INC
Region: 4
City: PASADENA State: TX
County:
License #: 0134
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE CASARES
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 08/10/2017
Notification Time: 14:48 [ET]
Event Date: 08/09/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/10/2017
Notification Time: 14:48 [ET]
Event Date: 08/09/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
HEATHER GEPFORD (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
HEATHER GEPFORD (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - SHUTTER FAILURE DUE TO WATER INTRUSION
The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services via email:
"On August 10, 2017, the licensee's radiation safety officer notified the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] that a fixed gauge (Ohmart Vega, SHLG-2, SN 8551CM, 3000 milliCuries, Cs-137) had a stuck shutter. A repair company was called and the technician completed repairs on the gauge within one day. Shutter failure was from water intrusion in the slide channel causing the shutter to rust and reduce movement. The gauge was cleaned and lubricated. A monthly maintenance procedure will be placed in effect to reduce or eliminate this issue."
Texas Incident: I-9503
The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services via email:
"On August 10, 2017, the licensee's radiation safety officer notified the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] that a fixed gauge (Ohmart Vega, SHLG-2, SN 8551CM, 3000 milliCuries, Cs-137) had a stuck shutter. A repair company was called and the technician completed repairs on the gauge within one day. Shutter failure was from water intrusion in the slide channel causing the shutter to rust and reduce movement. The gauge was cleaned and lubricated. A monthly maintenance procedure will be placed in effect to reduce or eliminate this issue."
Texas Incident: I-9503
Non-Power Reactor
Event Number: 52896
Rep Org: REED COLLEGE
Licensee: REED INSTITUTE
Region: 0
City: PORTLAND State: OR
County: MULTNOMAH
License #: R-112
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000288
NRC Notified By: CHRISTINA BARRETT
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Licensee: REED INSTITUTE
Region: 0
City: PORTLAND State: OR
County: MULTNOMAH
License #: R-112
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000288
NRC Notified By: CHRISTINA BARRETT
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 08/10/2017
Notification Time: 16:40 [ET]
Event Date: 08/09/2017
Event Time: 10:30 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/10/2017
Notification Time: 16:40 [ET]
Event Date: 08/09/2017
Event Time: 10:30 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/10/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GEOFFREY WERTZ (NRR)
ELIZABETH REED (NPR)
GEOFFREY WERTZ (NRR)
ELIZABETH REED (NPR)
POTENTIAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION VIOLATION
"I'm calling under Technical Specification 6.7.2.4 to report a potential Technical Specification violation. The relevant Technical Specifications are 3.2.2 and 3.2.3, specifically related to a non-operational power monitoring channel. Because this channel was inoperable at low powers, the source interlock was not capable of performing its intended function. Potential violations occurred an August 1st, 3rd, and 4th. The condition was identified on August 9th."
The licensee notified the NRC Project Manager (Wertz).
"I'm calling under Technical Specification 6.7.2.4 to report a potential Technical Specification violation. The relevant Technical Specifications are 3.2.2 and 3.2.3, specifically related to a non-operational power monitoring channel. Because this channel was inoperable at low powers, the source interlock was not capable of performing its intended function. Potential violations occurred an August 1st, 3rd, and 4th. The condition was identified on August 9th."
The licensee notified the NRC Project Manager (Wertz).