Event Notification Report for April 09, 2001
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/08/2001 - 04/09/2001
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37901
Facility: BYRON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: WILLIAMS/BOOMGARDER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: WILLIAMS/BOOMGARDER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 04/09/2001
Notification Time: 06:48 [ET]
Event Date: 04/09/2001
Event Time: 05:07 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/10/2001
Notification Time: 06:48 [ET]
Event Date: 04/09/2001
Event Time: 05:07 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/10/2001
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):
MICHAEL JORDAN (R3)
MICHAEL JORDAN (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
PRESS RELEASE PREPARED CONCERNING WORKERS TRANSPORTED TO AREA HOSPITAL AND PLANNED NOTIFICATION TO THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)
"A news release is planned regarding the following incident:
"At 0304 [CDT] this morning, 13 Contract Individuals working in the 2B Main Condenser experienced respiratory distress. The individuals all exited the condenser under their own power for medical attention. Seven individuals were transported offsite to a local area hospital for treatment. The remaining 6 are under the care of the onsite medical staff. An investigation is ongoing.
"Additional information: At the current time, the Byron site is preparing information to be made available to the media upon request."
The licensee informed the NRC resident inspector.
***** UPDATE RECEIVED AT 1313 EDT ON 04/09/01 FROM SCOT SWANSON TO LEIGH TROCINE *****
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"[...] The Byron Site Vice President arranged for a meeting with the local media to present available information and answer questions. Exelon Corporation is arranging the press release. In summary:"
"Exelon Byron Station had an incident at 0304 [CDT] on 04/09/01 that involved 13 individuals supporting the Unit 2 outage. They were working in the Unit 2 Main Condenser and had to leave due to respiratory distress. Of the 7 that were transported to local Rockford Memorial hospital, 4 have been admitted for observation. [...]"
"This is reportable to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.8."
The licensee stated that four individuals were admitted to the hospital for observation at 0830 CDT. Therefore, the required 8-hour notification to OSHA is due by 1630 CDT.
The licensee also stated that Unit 2 is presently in Mode 6 (Refueling). Mode 6 was entered at 0938 CDT on 04/09/01.
The licensee plans to notify the NRC resident inspector and OSHA. A press release has been made. The NRC operations officer notified the R3DO (Geoffrey Wright).
Call the NRC Operations Center for a licensee point of contact.
***** UPDATE RECEIVED AT 1637 EDT ON 04/10/01 FROM STEVE GODBY TO LEIGH TROCINE *****
The following text is a portion of a press release that was received from the licensee via facsimile:
"[...] - All seven contract workers from Byron Generating Station transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital Monday morning have been released."
"The workers had been building scaffolds inside the Unit 2 condenser as part of a refueling outage that started over the weekend. Shortly after 3:00 a.m. [CDT], an oxygen monitor worn by a member of the team alarmed. The employees immediately left the area according to plant procedures."
"The seven employees were transported to the hospital after complaining of dizziness and trouble breathing. Three were quickly released Monday, and the other four were admitted for observation and released by 8:30 p.m. [CDT] Monday night."
"An investigation showed that fumes from an anti-corrosive agent in piping connected to the condenser had flowed into the condenser, causing the symptoms"
"The pipes have been vented and drained to remove the residual fumes. There are no other sources of chemicals that would affect the air quality inside the condenser."
"The work area has been determined to be safe. It remains well ventilated, and monitoring equipment will continue to verify safe atmospheric conditions in the condenser."
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector, OSHA, and the media. The NRC operations officer notified the R3DO (Geoffrey Wright).
"A news release is planned regarding the following incident:
"At 0304 [CDT] this morning, 13 Contract Individuals working in the 2B Main Condenser experienced respiratory distress. The individuals all exited the condenser under their own power for medical attention. Seven individuals were transported offsite to a local area hospital for treatment. The remaining 6 are under the care of the onsite medical staff. An investigation is ongoing.
"Additional information: At the current time, the Byron site is preparing information to be made available to the media upon request."
The licensee informed the NRC resident inspector.
***** UPDATE RECEIVED AT 1313 EDT ON 04/09/01 FROM SCOT SWANSON TO LEIGH TROCINE *****
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"[...] The Byron Site Vice President arranged for a meeting with the local media to present available information and answer questions. Exelon Corporation is arranging the press release. In summary:"
"Exelon Byron Station had an incident at 0304 [CDT] on 04/09/01 that involved 13 individuals supporting the Unit 2 outage. They were working in the Unit 2 Main Condenser and had to leave due to respiratory distress. Of the 7 that were transported to local Rockford Memorial hospital, 4 have been admitted for observation. [...]"
"This is reportable to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.8."
The licensee stated that four individuals were admitted to the hospital for observation at 0830 CDT. Therefore, the required 8-hour notification to OSHA is due by 1630 CDT.
The licensee also stated that Unit 2 is presently in Mode 6 (Refueling). Mode 6 was entered at 0938 CDT on 04/09/01.
The licensee plans to notify the NRC resident inspector and OSHA. A press release has been made. The NRC operations officer notified the R3DO (Geoffrey Wright).
Call the NRC Operations Center for a licensee point of contact.
***** UPDATE RECEIVED AT 1637 EDT ON 04/10/01 FROM STEVE GODBY TO LEIGH TROCINE *****
The following text is a portion of a press release that was received from the licensee via facsimile:
"[...] - All seven contract workers from Byron Generating Station transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital Monday morning have been released."
"The workers had been building scaffolds inside the Unit 2 condenser as part of a refueling outage that started over the weekend. Shortly after 3:00 a.m. [CDT], an oxygen monitor worn by a member of the team alarmed. The employees immediately left the area according to plant procedures."
"The seven employees were transported to the hospital after complaining of dizziness and trouble breathing. Three were quickly released Monday, and the other four were admitted for observation and released by 8:30 p.m. [CDT] Monday night."
"An investigation showed that fumes from an anti-corrosive agent in piping connected to the condenser had flowed into the condenser, causing the symptoms"
"The pipes have been vented and drained to remove the residual fumes. There are no other sources of chemicals that would affect the air quality inside the condenser."
"The work area has been determined to be safe. It remains well ventilated, and monitoring equipment will continue to verify safe atmospheric conditions in the condenser."
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector, OSHA, and the media. The NRC operations officer notified the R3DO (Geoffrey Wright).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37902
Facility: CRYSTAL RIVER
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: RICHARD SWEENEY
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: RICHARD SWEENEY
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 04/09/2001
Notification Time: 11:08 [ET]
Event Date: 04/09/2001
Event Time: 09:54 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/19/2002
Notification Time: 11:08 [ET]
Event Date: 04/09/2001
Event Time: 09:54 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/19/2002
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):
CAUDLE JULIAN (R2)
CAUDLE JULIAN (R2)
| 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 TO THE NATIONAL MARINE AND FISHERIES SERVICE AS A RESULT OF THE ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES NON-LETHAL TAKE LIMIT BEING EXCEEDED
"On April 09, 2001 at 0940 the 40th non-lethal sea turtle take in the biennial period occurred.
"In accordance with Crystal River Unit #3 Operating License, Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan (Non-Radiological), 'Endangered or threatened sea turtles shall be protected in accordance with the Incidental Take Statement issued by the National Marine and Fisheries Service (NMFS).' The NMFS has established numerical limits on live takes, lethal takes causally related to plant operation, and lethal takes not related to plant operations.
"The NMFS must be notified within five days whenever:
a. The 40th non-lethal take occurs in the biennial period, or
b. The third causally related mortality occurs in the biennial period, or
c. The sixth non-causally related mortality occurs in the biennial period.
"The current biennial period for monitoring sea turtle takes began January 1, 2001.
"Thus, in accordance with Crystal Unit #3 Administrative Instruction 571, Sea Turtle Rescue and Handling Guidance, the NMFS must be notified within five days.
"In accordance with Crystal River Unit #3 Compliance Procedure 151, External Reporting Requirements, this 40th non-lethal sea turtle take is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made."
The licensee will inform the NRC resident inspector.
* * * UPDATE 0944EDT ON 4/10/01 FROM R. SWEENEY TO S. SANDIN * * *
"On April 10, 2001 at 0859 the 41st non-lethal sea turtle take in the biennial period occurred."
The licensee informed the NRC resident inspector. Notified R2DO(Julian).
***** UPDATE RECEIVED AT 0911 ON 04/17/01 FROM CHRISTOPHER PELLERIN TO LEIGH TROCINE *****
The 42nd, non-lethal, sea turtle take in the biennial period occurred at 0810 on April 17, 2001.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector. The NRC operations officer notified the R2DO (Ernstes).
* * * UPDATE 1125 EDT ON 5/1/01 FROM DAVID SCHULKER TO FANGIE JONES * * *
"On May 1, 2001 at 0805 a turtle was identified as the 43rd rescued, live sea turtle in this biennial period. This sea turtle will be kept for a short observation period and then safely returned to the environment."
The licensee will inform the NRC Resident Inspector and the National Wildlife and Fisheries Service. Notified R2DO(Jay Henson).
* * * UPDATE ON 5/29/01 BY FERGUSON TO SANDIN * * *
On May 29, 2001 at 0943 two turtles were identified as the 44th and 45th rescued, live Sea turtles in this biennial period. These healthy sea turtles will be kept for a short observation period and then safely returned to the environment.
This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified. The REG2 RDO(Barr) was informed.
* * * UPDATE 2014 EDT 6/4/2001 FROM RAWLS TAKEN BY STRANSKY * * *
On June 4, 2001 at 1815, the 46th non-lethal sea turtle (Kemp's Ridley) take in the biennial period occurred. The license has informed the NRC resident inspector. Notified R2DO (Barr).
* * * UPDATE 1315EDT ON 6/10/01 FROM CHARLES J. MORRIS TO S. SANDIN * * *
On June 10, 2001 at 1100, the 47th non-lethal sea turtle take in the biennial period occurred. The license has informed the NRC resident inspector. Notified R2DO (Bonser).
* * * UPDATE 0952 ON 8/20/2001 FROM FERGUSON TAKEN BY STRANSKY * * *
On August 20, 2001 at 0815, the 48th non-lethal sea turtle take in the biennial period occurred. The licensee as informed the NRC resident inspector. Notified R2DO (Payne).
* * * UPDATE 1216 ON 9/3/01 BY SCHULKER TO GOULD * * *
On September 3, 2001 at 0845 a turtle was identified as the 49th rescued, live sea turtle in this biennial period. This turtle has an injury to the lower jaw and is being transported to the Clearwater Marine Science Station for treatment. It has not been determined at this time if the injury is casually related to Crystal River Operations.
This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902.
The NRC Resident Inspector and other government agencies will be notified.
Notified Reg 2 RDO(Lesser)
***** UPDATE FROM RICHARD SWEENEY TO LEIGH TROCINE AT 0910 ON 10/28/01 *****
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"On October 28, 2001, at 0030, a turtle was identified as the 50th rescued, live sea turtle in this biennial period. This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made."
The licensee plans to notify the national Marine and Fishery Services and the NRC resident inspector. The NRC operations officer notified the Region 2 Incident Response Center (McCree).
***** UPDATE FROM CURTIS McKEOWN TO JOHN MacKINNON AT 1005 ON 10/30/01 *****
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"On October 30, 2001, at 0826, two turtles were identified as the 51st and 52nd rescued, live sea turtles in this biennial period. Additionally, a turtle rescued on October 30, 2001, has been identified as the 53rd live sea turtle rescued in this biennial period."
"This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made."
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector and plans to notify the national Marine and Fishery Services. The NRC operations officer notified the Region 2 Incident Response Center (Loren Plisco).
**** UPDATE FROM CURTIS McKEOWN John MacKinnon AT 1052 ON 11/01/01 *****
"On November 01, 2001 at 0916 a turtle was identified as the 54 the rescued, live sea turtle in this biennial period. This is reportable as a 4-hour report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902."
R2IRC notified.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector of this event.
***** UPDATE FROM BRYAN FERGUSON TO LEIGH TROCINE AT 0938 ON 11/03/01 *****
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"On November 3, 2001, at 0840, a green sea turtle was identified as the 55th rescued, live sea turtle in this biennial period. This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. [...]"
The licensee plans to notify the national Marine and Fishery Services and the NRC resident inspector. The NRC operations officer notified the Region 2 Incident Response Center (Ken Barr).
***** UPDATE FROM RICKY RAWLS TO LEIGH TROCINE AT 1126 ON 11/04/01 *****
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"On November 3, 2001, at 1035, two sea turtles were identified as Kemp's Ridley sea turtles. This is Crystal River Unit 3['s] (CR-3) 56th and 57th rescue of live sea turtles in this biennial period. This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. [...]"
The licensee plans to notify the national Marine and Fishery Services and the NRC resident inspector. The NRC operations officer notified the Region 2 Incident Response Center (Jim Hufham).
* * * UPDATE 1046 EST ON 11/6/01 FROM RICK SWEENEY TO FANGIE JONES * * *
"On November 06, 2001 at 0905, a sea turtle was identified as Kemp's Ridley sea turtle. This is Crystal River Unit 3 (CR-3) 58th rescue of a live sea turtle in this biennial period. This is reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. The R2DO (Caudle Julian) was notified.
* * * UPDATE 1149 11/11/01 FROM SCHULKER TAKEN BY STRANSKY * * *
"On November 11, 2001 at 1045, a rescued sea turtle was Identified as a Kemp's Ridley. This is the 59th rescue of a live sea turtle at Crystal River Unit 3 (CR-3) in this biennial period. This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902."
The licensee informed the NRC resident inspector. Notified R2 IRC.
* * * UPDATE ON 11/17/01 @ 0846 BY SCHULKER TO GOULD * * *
On November 17, 2001 at 0815, a rescued sea turtle was identified as a Kemp's Ridley. This is the 60th rescue of a live sea turtle at Crystal River Unit 3 (CR-3) in this biennial period. This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be informed. Notified Reg 2 RDO Julian.
* * * UPDATE ON 11/19/01 @ 1112 BY BANDHAUER TO GOULD * * *
On November 19, 2001 at 0935, a rescued sea turtle was identified as a green sea turtle. This is the 61st rescue of a live sea turtle at Crystal River Unit 3 (CR-3) in this biennial period. This is reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified and other Government Agencies will be notified.
"On April 09, 2001 at 0940 the 40th non-lethal sea turtle take in the biennial period occurred.
"In accordance with Crystal River Unit #3 Operating License, Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan (Non-Radiological), 'Endangered or threatened sea turtles shall be protected in accordance with the Incidental Take Statement issued by the National Marine and Fisheries Service (NMFS).' The NMFS has established numerical limits on live takes, lethal takes causally related to plant operation, and lethal takes not related to plant operations.
"The NMFS must be notified within five days whenever:
a. The 40th non-lethal take occurs in the biennial period, or
b. The third causally related mortality occurs in the biennial period, or
c. The sixth non-causally related mortality occurs in the biennial period.
"The current biennial period for monitoring sea turtle takes began January 1, 2001.
"Thus, in accordance with Crystal Unit #3 Administrative Instruction 571, Sea Turtle Rescue and Handling Guidance, the NMFS must be notified within five days.
"In accordance with Crystal River Unit #3 Compliance Procedure 151, External Reporting Requirements, this 40th non-lethal sea turtle take is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made."
The licensee will inform the NRC resident inspector.
* * * UPDATE 0944EDT ON 4/10/01 FROM R. SWEENEY TO S. SANDIN * * *
"On April 10, 2001 at 0859 the 41st non-lethal sea turtle take in the biennial period occurred."
The licensee informed the NRC resident inspector. Notified R2DO(Julian).
***** UPDATE RECEIVED AT 0911 ON 04/17/01 FROM CHRISTOPHER PELLERIN TO LEIGH TROCINE *****
The 42nd, non-lethal, sea turtle take in the biennial period occurred at 0810 on April 17, 2001.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector. The NRC operations officer notified the R2DO (Ernstes).
* * * UPDATE 1125 EDT ON 5/1/01 FROM DAVID SCHULKER TO FANGIE JONES * * *
"On May 1, 2001 at 0805 a turtle was identified as the 43rd rescued, live sea turtle in this biennial period. This sea turtle will be kept for a short observation period and then safely returned to the environment."
The licensee will inform the NRC Resident Inspector and the National Wildlife and Fisheries Service. Notified R2DO(Jay Henson).
* * * UPDATE ON 5/29/01 BY FERGUSON TO SANDIN * * *
On May 29, 2001 at 0943 two turtles were identified as the 44th and 45th rescued, live Sea turtles in this biennial period. These healthy sea turtles will be kept for a short observation period and then safely returned to the environment.
This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified. The REG2 RDO(Barr) was informed.
* * * UPDATE 2014 EDT 6/4/2001 FROM RAWLS TAKEN BY STRANSKY * * *
On June 4, 2001 at 1815, the 46th non-lethal sea turtle (Kemp's Ridley) take in the biennial period occurred. The license has informed the NRC resident inspector. Notified R2DO (Barr).
* * * UPDATE 1315EDT ON 6/10/01 FROM CHARLES J. MORRIS TO S. SANDIN * * *
On June 10, 2001 at 1100, the 47th non-lethal sea turtle take in the biennial period occurred. The license has informed the NRC resident inspector. Notified R2DO (Bonser).
* * * UPDATE 0952 ON 8/20/2001 FROM FERGUSON TAKEN BY STRANSKY * * *
On August 20, 2001 at 0815, the 48th non-lethal sea turtle take in the biennial period occurred. The licensee as informed the NRC resident inspector. Notified R2DO (Payne).
* * * UPDATE 1216 ON 9/3/01 BY SCHULKER TO GOULD * * *
On September 3, 2001 at 0845 a turtle was identified as the 49th rescued, live sea turtle in this biennial period. This turtle has an injury to the lower jaw and is being transported to the Clearwater Marine Science Station for treatment. It has not been determined at this time if the injury is casually related to Crystal River Operations.
This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902.
The NRC Resident Inspector and other government agencies will be notified.
Notified Reg 2 RDO(Lesser)
***** UPDATE FROM RICHARD SWEENEY TO LEIGH TROCINE AT 0910 ON 10/28/01 *****
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"On October 28, 2001, at 0030, a turtle was identified as the 50th rescued, live sea turtle in this biennial period. This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made."
The licensee plans to notify the national Marine and Fishery Services and the NRC resident inspector. The NRC operations officer notified the Region 2 Incident Response Center (McCree).
***** UPDATE FROM CURTIS McKEOWN TO JOHN MacKINNON AT 1005 ON 10/30/01 *****
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"On October 30, 2001, at 0826, two turtles were identified as the 51st and 52nd rescued, live sea turtles in this biennial period. Additionally, a turtle rescued on October 30, 2001, has been identified as the 53rd live sea turtle rescued in this biennial period."
"This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made."
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector and plans to notify the national Marine and Fishery Services. The NRC operations officer notified the Region 2 Incident Response Center (Loren Plisco).
**** UPDATE FROM CURTIS McKEOWN John MacKinnon AT 1052 ON 11/01/01 *****
"On November 01, 2001 at 0916 a turtle was identified as the 54 the rescued, live sea turtle in this biennial period. This is reportable as a 4-hour report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902."
R2IRC notified.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector of this event.
***** UPDATE FROM BRYAN FERGUSON TO LEIGH TROCINE AT 0938 ON 11/03/01 *****
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"On November 3, 2001, at 0840, a green sea turtle was identified as the 55th rescued, live sea turtle in this biennial period. This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. [...]"
The licensee plans to notify the national Marine and Fishery Services and the NRC resident inspector. The NRC operations officer notified the Region 2 Incident Response Center (Ken Barr).
***** UPDATE FROM RICKY RAWLS TO LEIGH TROCINE AT 1126 ON 11/04/01 *****
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"On November 3, 2001, at 1035, two sea turtles were identified as Kemp's Ridley sea turtles. This is Crystal River Unit 3['s] (CR-3) 56th and 57th rescue of live sea turtles in this biennial period. This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. [...]"
The licensee plans to notify the national Marine and Fishery Services and the NRC resident inspector. The NRC operations officer notified the Region 2 Incident Response Center (Jim Hufham).
* * * UPDATE 1046 EST ON 11/6/01 FROM RICK SWEENEY TO FANGIE JONES * * *
"On November 06, 2001 at 0905, a sea turtle was identified as Kemp's Ridley sea turtle. This is Crystal River Unit 3 (CR-3) 58th rescue of a live sea turtle in this biennial period. This is reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. The R2DO (Caudle Julian) was notified.
* * * UPDATE 1149 11/11/01 FROM SCHULKER TAKEN BY STRANSKY * * *
"On November 11, 2001 at 1045, a rescued sea turtle was Identified as a Kemp's Ridley. This is the 59th rescue of a live sea turtle at Crystal River Unit 3 (CR-3) in this biennial period. This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902."
The licensee informed the NRC resident inspector. Notified R2 IRC.
* * * UPDATE ON 11/17/01 @ 0846 BY SCHULKER TO GOULD * * *
On November 17, 2001 at 0815, a rescued sea turtle was identified as a Kemp's Ridley. This is the 60th rescue of a live sea turtle at Crystal River Unit 3 (CR-3) in this biennial period. This is Reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902.
The NRC Resident Inspector will be informed. Notified Reg 2 RDO Julian.
* * * UPDATE ON 11/19/01 @ 1112 BY BANDHAUER TO GOULD * * *
On November 19, 2001 at 0935, a rescued sea turtle was identified as a green sea turtle. This is the 61st rescue of a live sea turtle at Crystal River Unit 3 (CR-3) in this biennial period. This is reportable as a 4-Hour Report under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as this event is related to the protection of the environment for which a notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. This is an update to event 37902.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified and other Government Agencies will be notified.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 37904
Rep Org: MARYLAND DEPT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Licensee: CAMPBELL & NOLAN ASSOCIATES
Region: 1
City: FALLSTON State: MD
County: HARFORD
License #: MD-25-030-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ALAN JACOBSON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: CAMPBELL & NOLAN ASSOCIATES
Region: 1
City: FALLSTON State: MD
County: HARFORD
License #: MD-25-030-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ALAN JACOBSON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 04/10/2001
Notification Time: 08:38 [ET]
Event Date: 04/09/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/12/2001
Notification Time: 08:38 [ET]
Event Date: 04/09/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/12/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
DON COOL (NMSS)
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
DON COOL (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING A LOST TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
"Baltimore, MD (April 9,2001)-The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has received a report that a moisture density gauge containing nuclear material is missing from a contractor in Fallston, Harford County, Maryland. Engineering consultants Campbell and Nolan Associates, Inc. reported that the device apparently fell from the back of a pick-up truck as it was leaving a construction site in Harford County on the morning of April 9, 2001.
"The gauge is believed to have been lost between Monmouth Meadows on Singer Road and the offices of Campbell and Nolan Associates located at 2813 Bel Air Road in Fallston, Maryland.
"The portable device is used to measure the moisture and density of soil. The gauge, a Troxler, model 3430 [S/N 26218], is yellow in color and approximately 3' X 2' X 2'. The device contains radioactive material identified as Cesium-137 on an extendable rod and Americium-241 encased in the device. Campbell and Nolan personnel reported that the device was secured with a padlock to prevent inadvertent exposure of the radioactive source. The radioactive material is not a threat to public health and safety as long as it remains intact within the device's shielded enclosure."
Call the Operations Center for contact information.
* * * UPDATED AT 1000 EDT ON 4/12/01 BY ALAN JACOBSON TO FANGIE JONES * * *
MDE reported that the gauge has been recovered undamaged.
Notified the R1DO (William Ruland) and NMSS (Don Cool).
"Baltimore, MD (April 9,2001)-The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has received a report that a moisture density gauge containing nuclear material is missing from a contractor in Fallston, Harford County, Maryland. Engineering consultants Campbell and Nolan Associates, Inc. reported that the device apparently fell from the back of a pick-up truck as it was leaving a construction site in Harford County on the morning of April 9, 2001.
"The gauge is believed to have been lost between Monmouth Meadows on Singer Road and the offices of Campbell and Nolan Associates located at 2813 Bel Air Road in Fallston, Maryland.
"The portable device is used to measure the moisture and density of soil. The gauge, a Troxler, model 3430 [S/N 26218], is yellow in color and approximately 3' X 2' X 2'. The device contains radioactive material identified as Cesium-137 on an extendable rod and Americium-241 encased in the device. Campbell and Nolan personnel reported that the device was secured with a padlock to prevent inadvertent exposure of the radioactive source. The radioactive material is not a threat to public health and safety as long as it remains intact within the device's shielded enclosure."
Call the Operations Center for contact information.
* * * UPDATED AT 1000 EDT ON 4/12/01 BY ALAN JACOBSON TO FANGIE JONES * * *
MDE reported that the gauge has been recovered undamaged.
Notified the R1DO (William Ruland) and NMSS (Don Cool).