Event Notification Report for May 16, 2019
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/15/2019 - 05/16/2019
Power Reactor
Event Number: 54068
Facility: WATERFORD
Region: 4 State: LA
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] CE
NRC Notified By: MARIA ZAMBER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 4 State: LA
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] CE
NRC Notified By: MARIA ZAMBER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 05/16/2019
Notification Time: 18:07 [ET]
Event Date: 05/16/2019
Event Time: 13:48 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/16/2019
Notification Time: 18:07 [ET]
Event Date: 05/16/2019
Event Time: 13:48 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/16/2019
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
AUTOMATIC REACTOR TRIP DUE TO TURBINE TRIP
"This is a non-emergency notification from Waterford 3.
"On May 16, 2019, at 1348 CDT, Waterford 3 experienced an automatic reactor trip due to Steam Generator number 1 high level, which was the result of a Main Turbine trip and subsequent reactor power cutback which had occurred at 1345 CDT. The cause of the Main Turbine trip is currently under investigation.
"Subsequent to the Reactor trip, Main Feedwater Isolation Valves number 1 and number 2 closed on high Steam Generator levels. Emergency Feedwater automatically actuated for Steam Generator number 2 at 1419 CDT and Steam Generator number 1 at 1425 CDT. Main Feedwater was restored to both Steam Generators by 1629 CDT.
"The plant entered the Emergency Operating Procedure for an uncomplicated reactor trip and is in the process of transitioning to the normal operating shutdown procedure. The plant is currently in Mode 3 and stable with Main Feedwater feeding and maintaining both Steam Generators.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
All control rods fully inserted. Decay heat is being removed through the main condenser. The plant is in a normal shutdown electrical lineup.
"This is a non-emergency notification from Waterford 3.
"On May 16, 2019, at 1348 CDT, Waterford 3 experienced an automatic reactor trip due to Steam Generator number 1 high level, which was the result of a Main Turbine trip and subsequent reactor power cutback which had occurred at 1345 CDT. The cause of the Main Turbine trip is currently under investigation.
"Subsequent to the Reactor trip, Main Feedwater Isolation Valves number 1 and number 2 closed on high Steam Generator levels. Emergency Feedwater automatically actuated for Steam Generator number 2 at 1419 CDT and Steam Generator number 1 at 1425 CDT. Main Feedwater was restored to both Steam Generators by 1629 CDT.
"The plant entered the Emergency Operating Procedure for an uncomplicated reactor trip and is in the process of transitioning to the normal operating shutdown procedure. The plant is currently in Mode 3 and stable with Main Feedwater feeding and maintaining both Steam Generators.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
All control rods fully inserted. Decay heat is being removed through the main condenser. The plant is in a normal shutdown electrical lineup.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 54069
Facility: CALLAWAY
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JEFF GULICK
HQ OPS Officer: JOANNA BRIDGE
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JEFF GULICK
HQ OPS Officer: JOANNA BRIDGE
Notification Date: 05/17/2019
Notification Time: 03:35 [ET]
Event Date: 05/16/2019
Event Time: 23:03 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/05/2019
Notification Time: 03:35 [ET]
Event Date: 05/16/2019
Event Time: 23:03 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/05/2019
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/R | N | 0 | Startup | 0 | Hot Standby |
REACTOR TRIP DUE TO SOURCE RANGE HI FLUX SIGNAL
"This is an 8-hour, non-emergency notification for a valid reactor trip signal with the reactor not critical, and a valid auxiliary feedwater system actuation in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - Valid System Actuation.
"At 2303 [CDT] on May 16, 2019, the plant was administratively in mode 2 due to withdrawing control rods for startup following refuel. The reactor had not been declared critical. The P-6 permissive at 10E-10 Amps was met for one of two Intermediate Range detectors allowing for block of the Source Range high flux trip (1E5CPS). Prior to performing the block, the Source Range high flux trip setpoint was exceeded and a reactor trip received. All systems responded as expected. A feedwater isolation signal was received due to the reactor trip with feedwater temperature less than 564 degrees Fahrenheit. Auxiliary feedwater was started to maintain steam generator levels. The plant is being maintained stable in mode 3 with no complications. The NRC Resident Inspector was present during the startup and was notified of the reactor trip."
* * * UPDATE FROM JONATHAN LAUF TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1454 EDT ON 6/5/19 * * *
"A correction is being made for the sixth sentence in the second paragraph above, which states, 'A Feedwater Isolation signal was received due to the reactor trip with feedwater temperature less than 564 degrees Fahrenheit.' Within this sentence, 'feedwater temperature' is to be replaced with 'reactor coolant system temperature.'"
The licensee has notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector.
"This is an 8-hour, non-emergency notification for a valid reactor trip signal with the reactor not critical, and a valid auxiliary feedwater system actuation in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - Valid System Actuation.
"At 2303 [CDT] on May 16, 2019, the plant was administratively in mode 2 due to withdrawing control rods for startup following refuel. The reactor had not been declared critical. The P-6 permissive at 10E-10 Amps was met for one of two Intermediate Range detectors allowing for block of the Source Range high flux trip (1E5CPS). Prior to performing the block, the Source Range high flux trip setpoint was exceeded and a reactor trip received. All systems responded as expected. A feedwater isolation signal was received due to the reactor trip with feedwater temperature less than 564 degrees Fahrenheit. Auxiliary feedwater was started to maintain steam generator levels. The plant is being maintained stable in mode 3 with no complications. The NRC Resident Inspector was present during the startup and was notified of the reactor trip."
* * * UPDATE FROM JONATHAN LAUF TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1454 EDT ON 6/5/19 * * *
"A correction is being made for the sixth sentence in the second paragraph above, which states, 'A Feedwater Isolation signal was received due to the reactor trip with feedwater temperature less than 564 degrees Fahrenheit.' Within this sentence, 'feedwater temperature' is to be replaced with 'reactor coolant system temperature.'"
The licensee has notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 54066
Rep Org: FL DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Licensee:
Region: 1
City: ORLANDO State: FL
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK SEIDENSTICKER
HQ OPS Officer: JOANNA BRIDGE
Licensee:
Region: 1
City: ORLANDO State: FL
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK SEIDENSTICKER
HQ OPS Officer: JOANNA BRIDGE
Notification Date: 05/16/2019
Notification Time: 00:54 [ET]
Event Date: 05/16/2019
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/06/2019
Notification Time: 00:54 [ET]
Event Date: 05/16/2019
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/06/2019
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
Person (Organization):
DON JACKSON (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
SILAS KENNEDY (IRD)
DON JACKSON (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
SILAS KENNEDY (IRD)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENT
The following is a summary of an e-mail received from the State of Florida:
On May 15, 2019 at 2327 EDT, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Radiation Control Duty Officer, contacted the NRC via e-mail to report that all westbound lanes of East Colonial Drive, in Orlando FL, were closed and the entrance and exit ramps to/from State Route 417 were closed. The State Trooper on scene reported that there was a potential release of an unknown quantity of medical grade radioactive material, Molybdenum-99. This material is used in the treatment of cancer. Orange County HAZMAT was dispatched to the scene and requested a call back for assistance. A state inspector was dispatched to the scene. The inspector found no damage to the radioactive material and no contamination. The material was housed in a lead lined box, surrounded by styrofoam, in a cardboard shipping container. There was one person reported with minor injuries due to the crash.
Florida Report No.: 2019-2728
Notified DOT Crisis Management Center, DOE and DHS SWO.
* * * UPDATE ON 6/6/2019 AT 1718 FROM STATE OF FLORIDA TO RODNEY CLAGG * * *
"Vehicle accident occurred around 2215 EDT on the west bound side of East Colonial Drive at the south bound exit ramp of the 417 involving medical radioisotopes. Tradewind Enterprises Inc (Hillsboro, OR; 503-648-2823) courier vehicle was a small SUV with radioactive placards carrying three packages of Mo-99 in the back of the SUV. Contact cell phone numbers for Orange County Fire are 407-402-8532 and 407-383-9806. State of Florida inspector responded. The boxes did not leave the vehicle nor sustain any damage nor was there any leakage of radioactive material. Surveys of packages showed all within Tl [transportation index], swipes indicated no removable contamination. Custody of packages was taken by driver's supervisor. This incident is closed."
Notified R1DO (Carfang) and the NMSS Events Notification E-mail group.
The following is a summary of an e-mail received from the State of Florida:
On May 15, 2019 at 2327 EDT, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Radiation Control Duty Officer, contacted the NRC via e-mail to report that all westbound lanes of East Colonial Drive, in Orlando FL, were closed and the entrance and exit ramps to/from State Route 417 were closed. The State Trooper on scene reported that there was a potential release of an unknown quantity of medical grade radioactive material, Molybdenum-99. This material is used in the treatment of cancer. Orange County HAZMAT was dispatched to the scene and requested a call back for assistance. A state inspector was dispatched to the scene. The inspector found no damage to the radioactive material and no contamination. The material was housed in a lead lined box, surrounded by styrofoam, in a cardboard shipping container. There was one person reported with minor injuries due to the crash.
Florida Report No.: 2019-2728
Notified DOT Crisis Management Center, DOE and DHS SWO.
* * * UPDATE ON 6/6/2019 AT 1718 FROM STATE OF FLORIDA TO RODNEY CLAGG * * *
"Vehicle accident occurred around 2215 EDT on the west bound side of East Colonial Drive at the south bound exit ramp of the 417 involving medical radioisotopes. Tradewind Enterprises Inc (Hillsboro, OR; 503-648-2823) courier vehicle was a small SUV with radioactive placards carrying three packages of Mo-99 in the back of the SUV. Contact cell phone numbers for Orange County Fire are 407-402-8532 and 407-383-9806. State of Florida inspector responded. The boxes did not leave the vehicle nor sustain any damage nor was there any leakage of radioactive material. Surveys of packages showed all within Tl [transportation index], swipes indicated no removable contamination. Custody of packages was taken by driver's supervisor. This incident is closed."
Notified R1DO (Carfang) and the NMSS Events Notification E-mail group.