Event Notification Report for January 19, 1999
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/18/1999 - 01/19/1999
EVENT NUMBERS
35281352823528335321
Power Reactor
Event Number: 35281
Facility: VERMONT YANKEE
Region: 1 State: VT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MAY
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 1 State: VT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MAY
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 01/19/1999
Notification Time: 08:41 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/1999
Event Time: 08:25 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/1999
Notification Time: 08:41 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/1999
Event Time: 08:25 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(v) - OTHER ASMT/COMM INOP
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(v) - OTHER ASMT/COMM INOP
Person (Organization):
GENE KELLY (R1)
GENE KELLY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOST CAPABILITY FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION THROUGH THE WEATHER RADIOS.
THE LICENSEE WAS INFORMED THAT THE AMES HILL TRANSMITTER IS OUT OF SERVICE. THIS FAILURE DEGRADES THE LICENSEE'S CAPABILITY FOR MAKING NOTIFICATIONS TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH WEATHER RADIOS DURING AN EMERGENCY. TECHNICIANS ARE ON THE WAY TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE TRANSMITTER.
THE RESIDENT INSPECTOR WAS NOTIFIED. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES WERE ALSO NOTIFIED.
*** UPDATE ON 01/19/99 @ 1037 BY MAY TO GOULD ***
THE AMES HILL TRANSMITTER WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE AT 1031.
THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR WILL BE NOTIFIED ALONG WITH THE STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES.
THE REG 1 RDO(KELLY) WAS NOTIFIED.
HOO NOTE: SEE SIMILAR EVENT #35276
THE LICENSEE WAS INFORMED THAT THE AMES HILL TRANSMITTER IS OUT OF SERVICE. THIS FAILURE DEGRADES THE LICENSEE'S CAPABILITY FOR MAKING NOTIFICATIONS TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH WEATHER RADIOS DURING AN EMERGENCY. TECHNICIANS ARE ON THE WAY TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE TRANSMITTER.
THE RESIDENT INSPECTOR WAS NOTIFIED. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES WERE ALSO NOTIFIED.
*** UPDATE ON 01/19/99 @ 1037 BY MAY TO GOULD ***
THE AMES HILL TRANSMITTER WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE AT 1031.
THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR WILL BE NOTIFIED ALONG WITH THE STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES.
THE REG 1 RDO(KELLY) WAS NOTIFIED.
HOO NOTE: SEE SIMILAR EVENT #35276
Power Reactor
Event Number: 35282
Facility: CALVERT CLIFFS
Region: 1 State: MD
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: JAMES GROOMS
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Region: 1 State: MD
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: JAMES GROOMS
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Notification Date: 01/19/1999
Notification Time: 14:43 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/1999
Event Time: 14:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/1999
Notification Time: 14:43 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/1999
Event Time: 14:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(v) - EMERGENCY SIREN INOP
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(v) - EMERGENCY SIREN INOP
Person (Organization):
JOHN KINNEMAN (R1)
JOHN KINNEMAN (R1)
| 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 |
EMERGENCY SIRENS INOPERABLE
The licensee reported that the sirens located in St. Mary's County failed their bi-weekly test today. The licensee has 17 of their total 72 sirens located within that county. Repair efforts are in progress.
The licensee informed the NRC resident inspector and is working with St. Mary's County representatives to repair the problem.
The licensee reported that the sirens located in St. Mary's County failed their bi-weekly test today. The licensee has 17 of their total 72 sirens located within that county. Repair efforts are in progress.
The licensee informed the NRC resident inspector and is working with St. Mary's County representatives to repair the problem.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 35283
Facility: PEACH BOTTOM
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: TODD STRAYER
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: TODD STRAYER
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Notification Date: 01/19/1999
Notification Time: 16:46 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/1999
Event Time: 14:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/1999
Notification Time: 16:46 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/1999
Event Time: 14:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iii)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iii)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
JOHN KINNEMAN (R1)
JOHN KINNEMAN (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT INJECTION (HPCI) INOPERABLE
The following text is taken from a licensee facsimile.
"During a scheduled HPCI system test, the HPCI gland seal condenser lower gasket developed a leak (water leak) sufficient enough to warrant an immediate shutdown of HPCI. The HPCI auxiliary oil pump was placed in pull-to-lock. The HPCI suction paths from the torus and condensate storage tanks were isolated to stop the leak out of the gland seal condenser. The HPCI system is currently inoperable. Planned actions are to gather information from test participants, develop a root cause, and implement corrective actions in accordance with station procedures. Per our Technical Specification, the HPCI system is required to be returned to operable status within 14 days."
The licensee will inform the NRC resident inspector.
The following text is taken from a licensee facsimile.
"During a scheduled HPCI system test, the HPCI gland seal condenser lower gasket developed a leak (water leak) sufficient enough to warrant an immediate shutdown of HPCI. The HPCI auxiliary oil pump was placed in pull-to-lock. The HPCI suction paths from the torus and condensate storage tanks were isolated to stop the leak out of the gland seal condenser. The HPCI system is currently inoperable. Planned actions are to gather information from test participants, develop a root cause, and implement corrective actions in accordance with station procedures. Per our Technical Specification, the HPCI system is required to be returned to operable status within 14 days."
The licensee will inform the NRC resident inspector.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 35321
Rep Org: US ARMY TNG & DOCTRINE COMD
Licensee: US ARMY TNG & DOCTRINE COMD
Region: 2
City: FORT KNOX State: KY
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: POTTER
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: US ARMY TNG & DOCTRINE COMD
Region: 2
City: FORT KNOX State: KY
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: POTTER
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 01/28/1999
Notification Time: 16:03 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/1999
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/28/1999
Notification Time: 16:03 [ET]
Event Date: 01/19/1999
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/28/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>1000X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>1000X
Person (Organization):
BRIAN BONSER (R2)
BRIAN BONSER (R2)
THE US ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND SUSPECTS THEY HAVE BURIED TWO TRITIUM EXIT LIGHT SIGNS IN A LANDFILL ON POST.
THESE SIGNS WERE REMOVED FROM TWO BUILDINGS ON POST AND ON 11/10/99 AND 12/15/98, THE RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER ASKED WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SIGNS, BUT RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. ON 01/19/99 IT WAS VERIFIED THAT THE TWO SIGNS CONTAINING 9.5 CURIES EACH OF TRITIUM WERE BURIED ON A POST LANDFILL. THEY WILL MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO RECOVER THE SIGNS.
THESE SIGNS WERE REMOVED FROM TWO BUILDINGS ON POST AND ON 11/10/99 AND 12/15/98, THE RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER ASKED WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SIGNS, BUT RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. ON 01/19/99 IT WAS VERIFIED THAT THE TWO SIGNS CONTAINING 9.5 CURIES EACH OF TRITIUM WERE BURIED ON A POST LANDFILL. THEY WILL MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO RECOVER THE SIGNS.