Event Notification Report for July 23, 1999
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/22/1999 - 07/23/1999
EVENT NUMBERS
3595435955359493595035971
Power Reactor
Event Number: 35954
Facility: NINE MILE POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: SIENCZAK
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: SIENCZAK
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 07/23/1999
Notification Time: 17:04 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/1999
Event Time: 15:58 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/1999
Notification Time: 17:04 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/1999
Event Time: 15:58 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(ii) - ESF ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(ii) - ESF ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
AUTO REACTOR SCRAM FROM 100% POWER DUE TO A HIGH FLUX SIGNAL
DURING POST MAINTENANCE TESTING OF THE MECHANICAL PRESSURE REGULATOR, REACTOR PRESSURE OSCILLATIONS WERE EXPERIENCED AND AN AUTOMATIC REACTOR SCRAM OCCURRED FROM 100% POWER DUE TO A HIGH FLUX SIGNAL. ALL CONTROL RODS FULLY INSERTED AND NO SAFETY/RELIEF VALVES LIFTED. THE HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT INJECTION SYSTEM STARTED AS EXPECTED AND INJECTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 52 SECONDS BEFORE BEING SECURED. UNIT 1 IS STABLE IN HOT SHUTDOWN CONDITION AND COOLDOWN IS IN PROGRESS. ALL SYSTEMS APPEARED TO FUNCTION, AS DESIGNED.
THE LICENSEE WILL INFORM THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR.
DURING POST MAINTENANCE TESTING OF THE MECHANICAL PRESSURE REGULATOR, REACTOR PRESSURE OSCILLATIONS WERE EXPERIENCED AND AN AUTOMATIC REACTOR SCRAM OCCURRED FROM 100% POWER DUE TO A HIGH FLUX SIGNAL. ALL CONTROL RODS FULLY INSERTED AND NO SAFETY/RELIEF VALVES LIFTED. THE HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT INJECTION SYSTEM STARTED AS EXPECTED AND INJECTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 52 SECONDS BEFORE BEING SECURED. UNIT 1 IS STABLE IN HOT SHUTDOWN CONDITION AND COOLDOWN IS IN PROGRESS. ALL SYSTEMS APPEARED TO FUNCTION, AS DESIGNED.
THE LICENSEE WILL INFORM THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 35955
Facility: PORTSMOUTH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: JIM McCLEERY
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: JIM McCLEERY
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 07/23/1999
Notification Time: 22:06 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/1999
Event Time: 03:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/1999
Notification Time: 22:06 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/1999
Event Time: 03:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
76.120(c)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
76.120(c)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
PATRICK HILAND (R3)
LARRY CAMPER (NMSS)
PATRICK HILAND (R3)
LARRY CAMPER (NMSS)
AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN OF AUTOCLAVE #2 STEAM SYSTEM DUE TO HIGH CONDENSATE LEVEL
AT 0320 ON 07/23/99, AUTOCLAVE #2, OPERATING IN MODE 2 (HEATING), EXPERIENCED A SAFETY SYSTEM SHUTDOWN WHEN BOTH CONDENSATE HIGH LEVEL PROBES ALARMED SHUTTING DOWN THE STEAM SYSTEM 20 MINUTES INTO THE HEATING CYCLE. THIS ACTUATION PLACED THE AUTOCLAVE INTO MODE 7 (SHUTDOWN) AND WAS DECLARED INOPERABLE BY THE PLANT SHIFT SUPERINTENDENT AT 0331. OPERATIONS PERSONNEL FOLLOWED ESTABLISHED ALARM RESPONSE PROCEDURES AND VERIFIED THE HIGH LEVEL ALARM ACTUATION AT 0430. AN ENGINEERING EVALUATION IS IN PROGRESS.
THERE WAS NO LOSS OF HAZARDOUS OR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL NOR RADIOACTIVE OR RADIOLOGICAL CONTAMINATION EXPOSURE AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR AND THE DOE SITE REPRESENTATIVE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.
AT 0320 ON 07/23/99, AUTOCLAVE #2, OPERATING IN MODE 2 (HEATING), EXPERIENCED A SAFETY SYSTEM SHUTDOWN WHEN BOTH CONDENSATE HIGH LEVEL PROBES ALARMED SHUTTING DOWN THE STEAM SYSTEM 20 MINUTES INTO THE HEATING CYCLE. THIS ACTUATION PLACED THE AUTOCLAVE INTO MODE 7 (SHUTDOWN) AND WAS DECLARED INOPERABLE BY THE PLANT SHIFT SUPERINTENDENT AT 0331. OPERATIONS PERSONNEL FOLLOWED ESTABLISHED ALARM RESPONSE PROCEDURES AND VERIFIED THE HIGH LEVEL ALARM ACTUATION AT 0430. AN ENGINEERING EVALUATION IS IN PROGRESS.
THERE WAS NO LOSS OF HAZARDOUS OR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL NOR RADIOACTIVE OR RADIOLOGICAL CONTAMINATION EXPOSURE AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR AND THE DOE SITE REPRESENTATIVE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 35949
Rep Org: FLORIDA STATE WARNING POINT
Licensee: CAP ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
Region: 2
City: WEBSTER State: FL
County: SUMTER
License #: FL-2611-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: FLETCHER
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: CAP ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
Region: 2
City: WEBSTER State: FL
County: SUMTER
License #: FL-2611-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: FLETCHER
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 07/23/1999
Notification Time: 12:46 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/1999
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/1999
Notification Time: 12:46 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/1999
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
EDWARD MCALPINE (R2)
DON COOL (NMSS)
EDWARD MCALPINE (R2)
DON COOL (NMSS)
TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE FOUND IN WEBSTER, FL
MELISSA SYLVEST, FL STATE WARNING POINT, REPORTED TO THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER THAT A TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE, SERIAL #26065, WAS FOUND BY THE ROAD SIDE IN WEBSTER, FL. THE DEVICE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE DAMAGED AND IS BEING HELD BY THE WEBSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE LICENSEE FOR THE DEVICE IS CAP ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS.
NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER INCIDENT REPORT #492446.
SEE EVENT #31161 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
MELISSA SYLVEST, FL STATE WARNING POINT, REPORTED TO THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER THAT A TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE, SERIAL #26065, WAS FOUND BY THE ROAD SIDE IN WEBSTER, FL. THE DEVICE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE DAMAGED AND IS BEING HELD BY THE WEBSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE LICENSEE FOR THE DEVICE IS CAP ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS.
NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER INCIDENT REPORT #492446.
SEE EVENT #31161 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 35950
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: T. McKEE
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: T. McKEE
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 07/23/1999
Notification Time: 12:51 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/1999
Event Time: 11:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/1999
Notification Time: 12:51 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/1999
Event Time: 11:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(vi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(vi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION OF A MINOR SEWAGE SPILL
The licensee notified the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation of a 2-5 gallon sewage spill from the warehouse sewage pit to a storm drain.
The licensee will inform the NRC Resident Inspector.
The licensee notified the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation of a 2-5 gallon sewage spill from the warehouse sewage pit to a storm drain.
The licensee will inform the NRC Resident Inspector.
Hospital
Event Number: 35971
Rep Org: VA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
Licensee: VA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
Region: 2
City: RICHMOND State: VA
County:
License #: 45-00048-17
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARY BETH TAORMINAL
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Licensee: VA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
Region: 2
City: RICHMOND State: VA
County:
License #: 45-00048-17
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARY BETH TAORMINAL
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 07/29/1999
Notification Time: 13:51 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/1999
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/29/1999
Notification Time: 13:51 [ET]
Event Date: 07/23/1999
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/29/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
35.33 - MED MISADMINISTRATION
10 CFR Section:
35.33 - MED MISADMINISTRATION
Person (Organization):
ROBERT HAAG (R2)
ROBERT HAAG (R2)
MEDICAL MISADMINISTRATION
On 07/23/99, a medical misadministration occurred at Virginia Commonwealth University during a procedure involving a "Betacath" brachytherapy device with a strontium-90 source. Due to a problem with the catheter, a patient received only 2.26 Gy (226 rads) of the prescribed 14 Gy (1,400 rad) dose. The Betacath device is used during cardiac catherization to prevent restenosis of blood vessels.
This event was reported to the licensee's radiation safety office on 07/29/99.
The licensee contacted the NRC Region II regarding this event.
On 07/23/99, a medical misadministration occurred at Virginia Commonwealth University during a procedure involving a "Betacath" brachytherapy device with a strontium-90 source. Due to a problem with the catheter, a patient received only 2.26 Gy (226 rads) of the prescribed 14 Gy (1,400 rad) dose. The Betacath device is used during cardiac catherization to prevent restenosis of blood vessels.
This event was reported to the licensee's radiation safety office on 07/29/99.
The licensee contacted the NRC Region II regarding this event.