Event Notification Report for July 15, 2020
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/14/2020 - 07/15/2020
Agreement State
Event Number: 54779
Rep Org: SC DEPT OF HEALTH & ENV CONTROL
Licensee: Neel-Schaffer, Inc.
Region: 1
City: Columbia State: SC
County:
License #: SC-970
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Leland Cave
HQ OPS Officer: Ossy Font
Licensee: Neel-Schaffer, Inc.
Region: 1
City: Columbia State: SC
County:
License #: SC-970
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Leland Cave
HQ OPS Officer: Ossy Font
Notification Date: 07/15/2020
Notification Time: 10:22 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2020
Event Time: 09:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/15/2020
Notification Time: 10:22 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2020
Event Time: 09:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/15/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
JON LILLIENDAHL (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB (EMAIL)
JON LILLIENDAHL (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGES
The following is a summary from the South Carolina Department of Public Health received via phone:
At 0945 EDT on 07/15/2020, the licensee's Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) notified the State that two Troxler moisture density gauges (model 3430P, serial #'s 72756 and 75041), each containing 8 mCi of Cs-137 and 40 mCi of Am-241, were stolen from their Ballentine, SC storage facility. The devices had not been used in a few days, so it is unknown when they were stolen. The RSO reports that the job box containing the travel cases were taken, but the locks were not cut. Additionally, the roll up gate was closed but not secured. The RSO believes it could be an inside job. The RSO was in the process of calling the police.
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 is a summary from the South Carolina Department of Public Health received via phone:
At 0945 EDT on 07/15/2020, the licensee's Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) notified the State that two Troxler moisture density gauges (model 3430P, serial #'s 72756 and 75041), each containing 8 mCi of Cs-137 and 40 mCi of Am-241, were stolen from their Ballentine, SC storage facility. The devices had not been used in a few days, so it is unknown when they were stolen. The RSO reports that the job box containing the travel cases were taken, but the locks were not cut. Additionally, the roll up gate was closed but not secured. The RSO believes it could be an inside job. The RSO was in the process of calling the police.
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: 54781
Facility: Watts Bar
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Tim Taylor
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Tim Taylor
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 07/15/2020
Notification Time: 14:58 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2020
Event Time: 08:35 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/15/2020
Notification Time: 14:58 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2020
Event Time: 08:35 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/15/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
Person (Organization):
MARK MILLER (R2DO)
MARK MILLER (R2DO)
| 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 | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
MAIN CONTROL ROOM ENVELOPE INOPERABLE DUE TO MCR DOOR BEING AJAR
"At 0835 EDT on July 15, 2020, it was discovered that the main control room (MCR) envelope was inoperable due to a MCR door being found ajar; therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v). The door was closed, restoring the MCR envelope to operable at 0839 EDT. There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"At 0835 EDT on July 15, 2020, it was discovered that the main control room (MCR) envelope was inoperable due to a MCR door being found ajar; therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v). The door was closed, restoring the MCR envelope to operable at 0839 EDT. There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Agreement State
Event Number: 54785
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
Region: 4
City: St. Gabriel State: LA
County:
License #: LA-2219-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: James Pate
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Licensee: Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
Region: 4
City: St. Gabriel State: LA
County:
License #: LA-2219-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: James Pate
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 07/16/2020
Notification Time: 13:09 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2020
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2020
Notification Time: 13:09 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/2020
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
VINCENT GADDY (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
VINCENT GADDY (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK FIXED GAUGE SHUTTER
The following is a synopsis of information received via E-mail and phone:
On July 15, 2020, at 1445 CDT, the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC contacted the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality / Emergency and Radiological Services Division / Radiation Section to report that shutters had failed to close on two fixed density gauges during routine maintenance. The shutters are stuck in the open position and do not affect operation. The gauges are Ronan Engineering Model SAI, s/n's 5832GK and 5835GK, each with a 50 mCi Cs-137 sealed source, at the time of installation. The licensee contacted the contractor, BBP Sales, LLC, to determine whether the gauges should be disposed of or repaired. The decision will be made on July 16, 2020 on how to deal with the stuck shutters. Repair or disposal of the gauges should be accomplished by July 20, 2020.
Louisiana Event Report ID No.: LA20200005
The following is a synopsis of information received via E-mail and phone:
On July 15, 2020, at 1445 CDT, the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC contacted the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality / Emergency and Radiological Services Division / Radiation Section to report that shutters had failed to close on two fixed density gauges during routine maintenance. The shutters are stuck in the open position and do not affect operation. The gauges are Ronan Engineering Model SAI, s/n's 5832GK and 5835GK, each with a 50 mCi Cs-137 sealed source, at the time of installation. The licensee contacted the contractor, BBP Sales, LLC, to determine whether the gauges should be disposed of or repaired. The decision will be made on July 16, 2020 on how to deal with the stuck shutters. Repair or disposal of the gauges should be accomplished by July 20, 2020.
Louisiana Event Report ID No.: LA20200005