Event Notification Report for May 12, 2000
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/11/2000 - 05/12/2000
General Information or Other
Event Number: 36997
Rep Org: NORTH CAROLINA DIV OF RAD PROTECT
Licensee: HUMBOLDT
Region: 2
City: RALEIGH State: NC
County:
License #: 092-0750-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ACCATTATO
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: HUMBOLDT
Region: 2
City: RALEIGH State: NC
County:
License #: 092-0750-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ACCATTATO
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 05/12/2000
Notification Time: 16:30 [ET]
Event Date: 05/12/2000
Event Time: 09:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/12/2000
Notification Time: 16:30 [ET]
Event Date: 05/12/2000
Event Time: 09:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/12/2000
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)
DON COOL (NMSS)
BRENT CLAYTON (R3)
BRIAN BONSER (R2)
DON COOL (NMSS)
BRENT CLAYTON (R3)
HUMBOLDT NOTIFIED THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF RADIATION PROTECTION OF A MISSING MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE.
A HUMBOLDT MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE, MODEL #5001C, SERIAL #1966, WAS SHIPPED FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN RALEIGH, NC, TO COPLAY, PA, VIA THEIR CARRIER, ROADWAY EXPRESS. AFTER FIVE DAYS THE CUSTOMER NOTIFIED HUMBOLDT THAT THEY HAD NOT RECEIVED THE GAUGE. HUMBOLDT THEN CALLED ROADWAY AND FOUND OUT THAT THE GAUGE WAS MISSING IN TRANSIT. A TRACE WAS PUT OUT BY ROADWAY FOR THE GAUGE AND THEY BELIEVE IT MAY HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER TRAILER IN WINSTON-SALEM, NC WHICH WAS SCHEDULED TO GO TO INDIANAPOLIS, IN. THE SUSPECTED TRAILER HAS BEEN LOCATED IN INDIANA, AND THEY WILL TAKE IT BACK TO THEIR HUB IN INDIANAPOLIS TO UNLOAD IT TO VERIFY IF THE GAUGE IS THERE. THE GAUGE CONTAINED 10 MILLICURIES OF CESIUM-137 AND 40 MILLICURIES AMERICIUM/BERYLLIUM. THEY ARE ALSO CHECKING OTHER TRAILERS THAT LEFT FROM THE WINSTON/SALEM, NC HUB.
* * * UPDATE ON 5/12/00 @ 2244 BY ACCATTATO TO GOULD * * *
THE GAUGE WAS RECOVERED IN INDIANAPOLIS AND HAS BEEN REDIRECTED TO THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER.
A HUMBOLDT MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE, MODEL #5001C, SERIAL #1966, WAS SHIPPED FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN RALEIGH, NC, TO COPLAY, PA, VIA THEIR CARRIER, ROADWAY EXPRESS. AFTER FIVE DAYS THE CUSTOMER NOTIFIED HUMBOLDT THAT THEY HAD NOT RECEIVED THE GAUGE. HUMBOLDT THEN CALLED ROADWAY AND FOUND OUT THAT THE GAUGE WAS MISSING IN TRANSIT. A TRACE WAS PUT OUT BY ROADWAY FOR THE GAUGE AND THEY BELIEVE IT MAY HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER TRAILER IN WINSTON-SALEM, NC WHICH WAS SCHEDULED TO GO TO INDIANAPOLIS, IN. THE SUSPECTED TRAILER HAS BEEN LOCATED IN INDIANA, AND THEY WILL TAKE IT BACK TO THEIR HUB IN INDIANAPOLIS TO UNLOAD IT TO VERIFY IF THE GAUGE IS THERE. THE GAUGE CONTAINED 10 MILLICURIES OF CESIUM-137 AND 40 MILLICURIES AMERICIUM/BERYLLIUM. THEY ARE ALSO CHECKING OTHER TRAILERS THAT LEFT FROM THE WINSTON/SALEM, NC HUB.
* * * UPDATE ON 5/12/00 @ 2244 BY ACCATTATO TO GOULD * * *
THE GAUGE WAS RECOVERED IN INDIANAPOLIS AND HAS BEEN REDIRECTED TO THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 36998
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: DEMONCH
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: DEMONCH
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 05/12/2000
Notification Time: 18:57 [ET]
Event Date: 05/12/2000
Event Time: 18:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/13/2000
Notification Time: 18:57 [ET]
Event Date: 05/12/2000
Event Time: 18:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/13/2000
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(i)(A) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS 50.72(b)(1)(ii)(B) - OUTSIDE DESIGN BASIS
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(i)(A) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS 50.72(b)(1)(ii)(B) - OUTSIDE DESIGN BASIS
Person (Organization):
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
JOHN ROGGE (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 |
PLANT ENTERED A TECH SPEC REQUIRED SHUTDOWN DUE TO THE ELECTROMATIC RELIEF VALVES AND ASSOCIATED ADS BEING DECLARED INOPERABLE.
While preparing a spare Electromatic Relief Valve for installation in the upcoming refueling outage, Oyster Creek identified that the valve's electrical (Patel) connector was not properly sealed. As such, the Environmental Qualification of the electrical connectors for these valves are questionable. Based on this discovery, Oyster Creek has declared all the Electromatic Relief Valves (and associated Automatic Depressurization System) inoperable.
During a Small Break LOCA, these valves are required to function in order to depressurize the reactor. In accordance with the plant's Technical Specifications, Oyster Creek is in the process of shutting down. The plant has 24 hours to be <110°F and be in Cold Shutdown Condition in the following six hours. This condition is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(1)(ii)(B) for operation of the plant outside design basis. Testing is being conducted in parallel with the shutdown in order to determine if the existing configuration is acceptable for continued operation.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
* * * UPDATE ON 05/13/00 AT 0836 EDT BY PIETRUSKI TAKEN BY MACKINNON * * *
After a review of the Electromatic Relief Valve power connectors bench test for EQ requirements, it has been concluded that there is reasonable assurance that the Electromatic Relief Valves will perform their function as designed. The Electromatic Relief Valves are considered operable, the Limiting Condition of Operation has been exited, and shutdown has been terminated at 0654 EDT. Reactor power is currently 75% and plans are to return to 100% power.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this update by the licensee.
The NRC Operations Officer notified the R1DO (John Rogge).
While preparing a spare Electromatic Relief Valve for installation in the upcoming refueling outage, Oyster Creek identified that the valve's electrical (Patel) connector was not properly sealed. As such, the Environmental Qualification of the electrical connectors for these valves are questionable. Based on this discovery, Oyster Creek has declared all the Electromatic Relief Valves (and associated Automatic Depressurization System) inoperable.
During a Small Break LOCA, these valves are required to function in order to depressurize the reactor. In accordance with the plant's Technical Specifications, Oyster Creek is in the process of shutting down. The plant has 24 hours to be <110°F and be in Cold Shutdown Condition in the following six hours. This condition is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(1)(ii)(B) for operation of the plant outside design basis. Testing is being conducted in parallel with the shutdown in order to determine if the existing configuration is acceptable for continued operation.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
* * * UPDATE ON 05/13/00 AT 0836 EDT BY PIETRUSKI TAKEN BY MACKINNON * * *
After a review of the Electromatic Relief Valve power connectors bench test for EQ requirements, it has been concluded that there is reasonable assurance that the Electromatic Relief Valves will perform their function as designed. The Electromatic Relief Valves are considered operable, the Limiting Condition of Operation has been exited, and shutdown has been terminated at 0654 EDT. Reactor power is currently 75% and plans are to return to 100% power.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this update by the licensee.
The NRC Operations Officer notified the R1DO (John Rogge).
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 36994
Rep Org: JOHNSON CONTROLS
Licensee: AMSTAT INDUSTRIES
Region: 3
City: HOLLAND State: MI
County:
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE MILBURN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Licensee: AMSTAT INDUSTRIES
Region: 3
City: HOLLAND State: MI
County:
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE MILBURN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 05/12/2000
Notification Time: 10:30 [ET]
Event Date: 05/12/2000
Event Time: 10:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/12/2000
Notification Time: 10:30 [ET]
Event Date: 05/12/2000
Event Time: 10:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/12/2000
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):
BRENT CLAYTON (R3)
DON COOL (NMSS)
BRENT CLAYTON (R3)
DON COOL (NMSS)
IN-LINE STATIC DE-IONIZATION GUN MISSING.
Johnson Controls leased an in-line static de-ionization gun from Amstat Industries on 04/0 9/99. While looking for the static de-ionization gun to return it to Amstat Industries, Johnson Controls discovered that the static de-ionization gun was missing. The in-line static de-ionization gun contains 10 millicuries of Polonium-210 (alpha emitter). Johnson Controls did not know when the in-line static de-ionization gun was last seen. The in-line static de-ionization gun, model number P2021-8101 was made by NRD, Grand Island, NY. The serial number of the source is 110700.
Johnson Controls leased an in-line static de-ionization gun from Amstat Industries on 04/0 9/99. While looking for the static de-ionization gun to return it to Amstat Industries, Johnson Controls discovered that the static de-ionization gun was missing. The in-line static de-ionization gun contains 10 millicuries of Polonium-210 (alpha emitter). Johnson Controls did not know when the in-line static de-ionization gun was last seen. The in-line static de-ionization gun, model number P2021-8101 was made by NRD, Grand Island, NY. The serial number of the source is 110700.