Event Notification Report for July 16, 2019
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/15/2019 - 07/16/2019
EVENT NUMBERS
5416654167541685416954165
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 54166
Facility: GLOBAL NUCLEAR FUEL - AMERICAS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
Comments: LEU CONVERSION (UF6 TO UO2)
LEU FABRICATION
LWR COMMERICAL FUEL
NRC Notified By: PHILLIP OLLIS
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
Comments: LEU CONVERSION (UF6 TO UO2)
LEU FABRICATION
LWR COMMERICAL FUEL
NRC Notified By: PHILLIP OLLIS
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 07/16/2019
Notification Time: 14:42 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2019
Event Time: 11:33 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2019
Notification Time: 14:42 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2019
Event Time: 11:33 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2019
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION/NEWS REL
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION/NEWS REL
Person (Organization):
FRANK EHRHARDT (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
FRANK EHRHARDT (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
CONCURRENT NOTIFICATION DUE TO SPRINKLER MAINTENANCE
"At 1133 EDT on July 16, 2019, the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified per State code requirements that the fire suppression system for the Fuel Manufacturing Operation Shop Support Areas was taken offline for planned maintenance to modify sprinkler piping. Compensatory measures were enacted. The system was taken offline at approximately 0800 EDT and was returned to service at approximately 1400. Because the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified, a concurrent notification to the NRC Operations Center is being made per 10 CFR 70, Appendix A(c)."
The licensee will be notifying the North Carolina Emergency Management Agency and NRC Region 2.
"At 1133 EDT on July 16, 2019, the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified per State code requirements that the fire suppression system for the Fuel Manufacturing Operation Shop Support Areas was taken offline for planned maintenance to modify sprinkler piping. Compensatory measures were enacted. The system was taken offline at approximately 0800 EDT and was returned to service at approximately 1400. Because the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified, a concurrent notification to the NRC Operations Center is being made per 10 CFR 70, Appendix A(c)."
The licensee will be notifying the North Carolina Emergency Management Agency and NRC Region 2.
Non-Power Reactor
Event Number: 54167
Rep Org: GE - HITACHI
Licensee: GENERAL ELECTRIC HITACHI
Region: 0
City: SUNOL State: CA
County: ALAMEDA
License #: R-33
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000073
NRC Notified By: STEVE CAVANAUGH
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: GENERAL ELECTRIC HITACHI
Region: 0
City: SUNOL State: CA
County: ALAMEDA
License #: R-33
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000073
NRC Notified By: STEVE CAVANAUGH
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 07/16/2019
Notification Time: 16:37 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2019
Event Time: 13:26 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2019
Notification Time: 16:37 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2019
Event Time: 13:26 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2019
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):
HO NIEH (NRR)
SILAS KENNEDY (IRD)
GREG CASTO (NRR)
BETH REED (NRR)
DUANE HARDESTY (NRR)
HO NIEH (NRR)
SILAS KENNEDY (IRD)
GREG CASTO (NRR)
BETH REED (NRR)
DUANE HARDESTY (NRR)
NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO EARTHQUAKE FELT ON SITE
At 1326 PDT, the licensee declared a notification of unusual event under emergency action level HU.1 for an earthquake felt on site. The reactor was not operating at the time of the event. There was no equipment damage or personnel injuries due to this event. The earthquake registered a 4.4 on the Richter scale with the epicenter approximately 9 miles from the facility.
The licensee notified the California Office of Emergency Services.
At 1357 PDT, the licensee terminated the notification of unusual event.
The NRC remained in the normal mode of operations.
Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Operations Center, FEMA NWC (email), DHS NICC and DHS Nuclear SSA (email).
At 1326 PDT, the licensee declared a notification of unusual event under emergency action level HU.1 for an earthquake felt on site. The reactor was not operating at the time of the event. There was no equipment damage or personnel injuries due to this event. The earthquake registered a 4.4 on the Richter scale with the epicenter approximately 9 miles from the facility.
The licensee notified the California Office of Emergency Services.
At 1357 PDT, the licensee terminated the notification of unusual event.
The NRC remained in the normal mode of operations.
Notified DHS SWO, FEMA Operations Center, FEMA NWC (email), DHS NICC and DHS Nuclear SSA (email).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 54168
Facility: FERMI
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GREG MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GREG MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 07/16/2019
Notification Time: 17:34 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2019
Event Time: 14:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2019
Notification Time: 17:34 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2019
Event Time: 14:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2019
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
RHEX EDWARDS (R3DO)
RHEX EDWARDS (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO SEWAGE SPILL ON SITE
"At 1445 EDT, on 7/16/2019, during routine maintenance activities on the sanitary sewage system, a leak from an overflow line to a parking lot was discovered. The total amount leaked is estimated to be 20 gallons. Approximately 2 gallons reached gravel in an excavated section of the parking lot. A local sanitary contractor is currently responding to the site to clean the affected areas. The cause of the leak is under investigation.
"As a result of some of the sewage reaching gravel, environmental reports are being made to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), the Monroe County Health Department, and the local news media. Since these reports are in the process of being made, this is considered a News Release or Notification to Other Government Agencies, therefore this event is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"At 1445 EDT, on 7/16/2019, during routine maintenance activities on the sanitary sewage system, a leak from an overflow line to a parking lot was discovered. The total amount leaked is estimated to be 20 gallons. Approximately 2 gallons reached gravel in an excavated section of the parking lot. A local sanitary contractor is currently responding to the site to clean the affected areas. The cause of the leak is under investigation.
"As a result of some of the sewage reaching gravel, environmental reports are being made to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), the Monroe County Health Department, and the local news media. Since these reports are in the process of being made, this is considered a News Release or Notification to Other Government Agencies, therefore this event is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Agreement State
Event Number: 54169
Rep Org: TENNESSEE DIV OF RAD HEALTH
Licensee: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: NASHVILLE State: TN
County:
License #: R-19266-A26
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RUBEN CROSSLIN
HQ OPS Officer: CATY NOLAN
Licensee: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: NASHVILLE State: TN
County:
License #: R-19266-A26
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RUBEN CROSSLIN
HQ OPS Officer: CATY NOLAN
Notification Date: 07/17/2019
Notification Time: 10:24 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2019
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/17/2019
Notification Time: 10:24 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2019
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/17/2019
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
Person (Organization):
JOSEPH DEBOER (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
JOSEPH DEBOER (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MEDICAL EVENT
"Vanderbilt University Medical Center had a misadministration on 7/16/19. A patient was supposed to receive 14 mCi of I-131 NaI, but the technologist administered 33 mCi of I-131 NaI. The technologist will send a written report within the 15 day requirement."
Item Number: TN-19-098
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.
"Vanderbilt University Medical Center had a misadministration on 7/16/19. A patient was supposed to receive 14 mCi of I-131 NaI, but the technologist administered 33 mCi of I-131 NaI. The technologist will send a written report within the 15 day requirement."
Item Number: TN-19-098
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.
Agreement State
Event Number: 54165
Rep Org: GEORGIA RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PGM
Licensee: RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS
Region: 1
City: JESUP State: GA
County:
License #: GA-381-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE BENNETT
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS
Region: 1
City: JESUP State: GA
County:
License #: GA-381-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE BENNETT
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 07/16/2019
Notification Time: 13:34 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2019
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/26/2019
Notification Time: 13:34 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2019
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/26/2019
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
Person (Organization):
JOSEPH DEBOER (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
JOSEPH DEBOER (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - GAUGE SHUTTER MALFUNCTIONED
The following information was obtained from the state of Georgia via email:
"The shutter on a saltcake density meter was identified as needing attention on the last inventory and Berthold was scheduled to come on the next outage to repair or replace as needed. The outage is scheduled for 7/31/19.
"Today, [the licensee] identified that a saltcake pump near the gauge needs to be replaced and the gauge is listed on the pump's lockout sheet. When IM [instrument maintenance] attempted to lock out the meter as part of the established lock out, the shutter handle broke meaning the gauge cannot be locked out. (Lock out requires all energy sources affecting the pump to be locked out. The gauge is in the line ahead of the pump and about 6 feet away so does not really affect the pump.) Radiation survey at the pump showed 65 microRem/hr radiation. (500 microRem/hr at gauge surface and 134 microRem/hr at one foot)
"Maintenance work at the pump will continue with a lock out variance to cite not being able to close the shutter and a proximity radiation work permit used. Berthold is still scheduled to come in 7/31/19 for gauge shutter repair.
"Source is Cesium-137, 20 mCi, model P-2623-100 in LB7440 holder, serial no. 2104-6-90."
* * * UPDATE FROM ROGER WILSON TO KARL DIEDERICH ON 11/26/19 AT 1:12 PM * * *
The radioactive material was transferred to Berthold for disposal on 11/25/19.
Notified R1DO (Henrion) and NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (via e-mail).
The following information was obtained from the state of Georgia via email:
"The shutter on a saltcake density meter was identified as needing attention on the last inventory and Berthold was scheduled to come on the next outage to repair or replace as needed. The outage is scheduled for 7/31/19.
"Today, [the licensee] identified that a saltcake pump near the gauge needs to be replaced and the gauge is listed on the pump's lockout sheet. When IM [instrument maintenance] attempted to lock out the meter as part of the established lock out, the shutter handle broke meaning the gauge cannot be locked out. (Lock out requires all energy sources affecting the pump to be locked out. The gauge is in the line ahead of the pump and about 6 feet away so does not really affect the pump.) Radiation survey at the pump showed 65 microRem/hr radiation. (500 microRem/hr at gauge surface and 134 microRem/hr at one foot)
"Maintenance work at the pump will continue with a lock out variance to cite not being able to close the shutter and a proximity radiation work permit used. Berthold is still scheduled to come in 7/31/19 for gauge shutter repair.
"Source is Cesium-137, 20 mCi, model P-2623-100 in LB7440 holder, serial no. 2104-6-90."
* * * UPDATE FROM ROGER WILSON TO KARL DIEDERICH ON 11/26/19 AT 1:12 PM * * *
The radioactive material was transferred to Berthold for disposal on 11/25/19.
Notified R1DO (Henrion) and NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (via e-mail).