Event Notification Report for August 29, 2001
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
Event Reports For
08/28/2001 - 08/29/2001
** EVENT NUMBERS **
38240 38241 38242 38243 38244 38245 38246
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|Power Reactor |Event Number: 38240 |
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| FACILITY: OYSTER CREEK REGION: 1 |NOTIFICATION DATE: 08/28/2001|
| UNIT: [1] [] [] STATE: NJ |NOTIFICATION TIME: 02:10[EDT]|
| RXTYPE: [1] GE-2 |EVENT DATE: 08/28/2001|
+------------------------------------------------+EVENT TIME: 01:50[EDT]|
| NRC NOTIFIED BY: JERE FREEMAN |LAST UPDATE DATE: 08/28/2001|
| HQ OPS OFFICER: JOHN MacKINNON +-----------------------------+
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|EMERGENCY CLASS: NON EMERGENCY |DAVID LEW R1 |
|10 CFR SECTION: | |
|APRE 50.72(b)(2)(xi) OFFSITE NOTIFICATION | |
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|UNIT |SCRAM CODE|RX CRIT|INIT PWR| INIT RX MODE |CURR PWR| CURR RX MODE |
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|1 N Y 100 Power Operation |100 Power Operation |
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| OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT NOTIFIED |
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| Oyster Creek Generating Station notified the Ocean County Sheriff's |
| Department of a failure of six (6) out of 42 emergency notification sirens. |
| Repairs to the sirens are underway. A thunderstorm passed through their |
| area before the emergency sirens were found to be inoperable. |
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| The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified of this event by the licensee. |
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| * * * UPDATED AT 1306 EDT ON 8/28/01 BY DAVID PIETRUSKI TO FANGIE JONES * * |
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| The licensee has restored all sirens to operable. The NRC Resident |
| Inspector will be informed. |
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| The R1DO (David Lew) has been informed. |
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|Power Reactor |Event Number: 38241 |
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| FACILITY: PEACH BOTTOM REGION: 1 |NOTIFICATION DATE: 08/28/2001|
| UNIT: [2] [] [] STATE: PA |NOTIFICATION TIME: 13:14[EDT]|
| RXTYPE: [2] GE-4,[3] GE-4 |EVENT DATE: 08/04/2001|
+------------------------------------------------+EVENT TIME: 23:47[EDT]|
| NRC NOTIFIED BY: BILL CAMPBELL |LAST UPDATE DATE: 08/28/2001|
| HQ OPS OFFICER: FANGIE JONES +-----------------------------+
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|EMERGENCY CLASS: NON EMERGENCY |DAVID LEW R1 |
|10 CFR SECTION: | |
|AINV 50.73(a)(1) INVALID SPECIF SYSTEM A| |
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|UNIT |SCRAM CODE|RX CRIT|INIT PWR| INIT RX MODE |CURR PWR| CURR RX MODE |
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|2 N Y 42 Power Operation |42 Power Operation |
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| 60 DAY REPORT - PCIV OUTBOARD ISOLATION VALVE CLOSURE |
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| "This 60-day optional report, as allowed by 10 CFR 50.73(a)(1), is being |
| made under the reporting requirement in 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) to describe |
| an unplanned, invalid actuation of a specified system, specifically Primary |
| Containment Isolation Valve (PCIV) Group 2 outboard valves. |
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| "On August 04, 2001, a spurious audio tone transfer trip caused a loss of an |
| offsite electrical source which resulted in 4KV emergency buses |
| automatically transferring to their respective alternate power supply. |
| During the power transfer, the PCIV Group 2 outboard valves isolated due to |
| a momentary loss of power to the valve logic. |
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| "The PCIVs isolated as expected for the given conditions and the valves were |
| subsequently reopened when power was restored. No deficiencies or |
| abnormalities were noted during valve operation. |
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| "This event has been entered into the site-specific corrective action |
| program for resolution. |
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| "The resident has been informed." |
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|General Information or Other |Event Number: 38242 |
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| REP ORG: ILLINOIS DEPT OF NUCLEAR SAFETY |NOTIFICATION DATE: 08/28/2001|
|LICENSEE: CROMPTON CORP. |NOTIFICATION TIME: 15:27[EDT]|
| CITY: MAPLETON REGION: 3 |EVENT DATE: 08/21/2001|
| COUNTY: STATE: IL |EVENT TIME: [CDT]|
|LICENSE#: IL-01314-01 AGREEMENT: Y |LAST UPDATE DATE: 08/28/2001|
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| |PERSON ORGANIZATION |
| |ROGER LANKSBURY R3 |
| |JOHN HICKEY NMSS |
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| NRC NOTIFIED BY: TOM SEIF | |
| HQ OPS OFFICER: FANGIE JONES | |
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|EMERGENCY CLASS: NON EMERGENCY | |
|10 CFR SECTION: | |
|NAGR AGREEMENT STATE | |
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| AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - GAUGES CONTAINING Cs-137 DAMAGED IN FIRE |
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| A fire occurred late on 8/22/2001 at the Crompton Corp. facility at |
| Mapleton, IL potentially involving 17 gauges containing from 50 to 1200 mCi |
| of Cs-137. The fire involved Aluminum Alkyl which is used as a catalyst and |
| burns (at 1800 �F) when exposed to air and can explode when exposed to |
| water. This type of fire is typically allowed to burn itself out, but can |
| be contained with dry chemical agents. After the fire was out, the gauges |
| were surveyed for damage and leakage. Seven of the 17 gauges were damaged, |
| but there was no indication of leakage. The damage was mainly to the lead |
| shielding. The 7 gauges were removed and shielded, then shipped to the |
| manufacturer (Ohmart/Vega) for examination. The manufacturers examination |
| found that none of the sealed sources were damaged. |
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|Power Reactor |Event Number: 38243 |
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| FACILITY: KEWAUNEE REGION: 3 |NOTIFICATION DATE: 08/28/2001|
| UNIT: [1] [] [] STATE: WI |NOTIFICATION TIME: 17:42[EDT]|
| RXTYPE: [1] W-2-LP |EVENT DATE: 08/28/2001|
+------------------------------------------------+EVENT TIME: 12:02[CDT]|
| NRC NOTIFIED BY: GARY HARRINGTON |LAST UPDATE DATE: 08/28/2001|
| HQ OPS OFFICER: FANGIE JONES +-----------------------------+
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|EMERGENCY CLASS: NON EMERGENCY |ROGER LANKSBURY R3 |
|10 CFR SECTION: | |
|HFIT 26.73 FITNESS FOR DUTY | |
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|UNIT |SCRAM CODE|RX CRIT|INIT PWR| INIT RX MODE |CURR PWR| CURR RX MODE |
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|1 N Y 96 Power Operation |96 Power Operation |
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| POSITIVE TEST ON RANDOM DRUG TEST FOR CODEINE |
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| A non-licensed supervisor tested positive on a random test for codeine. The |
| employee's access to the plant and clearance was suspended for a minimum of |
| 14 days. The employee is being referred to the Employee Assistance Program. |
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| The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. |
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|General Information or Other |Event Number: 38244 |
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| REP ORG: ARIZONA RADIATION REGULATORY AGENCY |NOTIFICATION DATE: 08/28/2001|
|LICENSEE: LAW ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVI|NOTIFICATION TIME: 19:53[EDT]|
| CITY: PHOENIX REGION: 4 |EVENT DATE: 08/28/2001|
| COUNTY: STATE: AZ |EVENT TIME: 14:00[MST]|
|LICENSE#: 07-326 AGREEMENT: Y |LAST UPDATE DATE: 08/28/2001|
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| |PERSON ORGANIZATION |
| |DALE POWERS R4 |
| |JOHN HICKEY NMSS |
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| NRC NOTIFIED BY: AUBREY GODWIN | |
| HQ OPS OFFICER: FANGIE JONES | |
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|EMERGENCY CLASS: NON EMERGENCY | |
|10 CFR SECTION: | |
|NAGR AGREEMENT STATE | |
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| AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN TROXLER GAUGE |
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| "At approximately 2:00 PM, August 28, 2001, the Agency received a report |
| advising that a Troxler Model 3411B moisture/density gauge was missing. This |
| information was supplied by the LICENSEE Radiation Safety Officer. The |
| information supplied indicated that the LICENSEE was unsure when the gauge |
| was taken. It was last seen on August 28, 2001 at approximately 3:00AM in a |
| pickup truck at 1976 North Lemontree, Chandler, AZ. The gauge contained [an |
| 8-millicurie cesium-137] source and a [44-millicurie americium-241:berylium] |
| source. The serial number for the gauge is 17677. The retaining cable in the |
| truck had been cut. Phoenix PD is investigating this matter, report # |
| 0176390. The LICENSEE is offering a $500.00 reward. The LICENSEE will be |
| issuing a press release. |
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| "The LICENSEE and the Agency continue to investigate this event. |
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| "The states of Utah, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada together |
| with the U.S. NRC, the U.S. FBI, and Mexico are being notified of this |
| event." |
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|Power Reactor |Event Number: 38245 |
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| FACILITY: HADDAM NECK REGION: 1 |NOTIFICATION DATE: 08/28/2001|
| UNIT: [1] [] [] STATE: CT |NOTIFICATION TIME: 21:26[EDT]|
| RXTYPE: [1] W-4-LP |EVENT DATE: 08/28/2001|
+------------------------------------------------+EVENT TIME: 20:23[EDT]|
| NRC NOTIFIED BY: MIKE HEYL |LAST UPDATE DATE: 08/28/2001|
| HQ OPS OFFICER: FANGIE JONES +-----------------------------+
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|EMERGENCY CLASS: NON EMERGENCY |DAVID LEW R1 |
|10 CFR SECTION: | |
|ACOM 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE| |
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|UNIT |SCRAM CODE|RX CRIT|INIT PWR| INIT RX MODE |CURR PWR| CURR RX MODE |
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|1 N N 0 Decommissioned |0 Decommissioned |
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| LOSS OF OFFSITE COMMUNICATIONS |
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| The licensee reported that ENS and local phone service was lost at 2023 EDT |
| when a thunder storm went through the area. Communications are available |
| via cellular service and radio communications with the state police. |
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| * * * UPDATED AT 2342 EDT ON 8/28/01 BY MIKE HEYL TO FANGIE JONES * * * |
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| The phone services have been restored. |
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|Power Reactor |Event Number: 38246 |
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| FACILITY: GRAND GULF REGION: 4 |NOTIFICATION DATE: 08/29/2001|
| UNIT: [1] [] [] STATE: MS |NOTIFICATION TIME: 06:25[EDT]|
| RXTYPE: [1] GE-6 |EVENT DATE: 08/29/2001|
+------------------------------------------------+EVENT TIME: 04:04[CDT]|
| NRC NOTIFIED BY: FRANK WEAVER |LAST UPDATE DATE: 08/29/2001|
| HQ OPS OFFICER: LEIGH TROCINE +-----------------------------+
+------------------------------------------------+PERSON ORGANIZATION |
|EMERGENCY CLASS: NON EMERGENCY |DALE POWERS R4 |
|10 CFR SECTION: | |
|AESF 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUAT| |
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|UNIT |SCRAM CODE|RX CRIT|INIT PWR| INIT RX MODE |CURR PWR| CURR RX MODE |
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|1 M/R Y 27 Power Operation |0 Hot Shutdown |
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| PLANNED MANUAL REACTOR SCRAM TO REPAIR A REACTOR RECIRCULATION PUMP FLOW |
| CONTROL VALVE |
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| The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee: |
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| "Grand Gulf Nuclear Station manually scrammed from 27% [core thermal power] |
| in preparation to repair reactor recirculation pump 'A' flow control valve |
| B33F060A. All control rods fully inserted, and all other safety systems |
| responded as designed. Condensate booster pump 'A' tripped for no apparent |
| reason. Investigation into why the 'A' condensate booster pump tripped is |
| underway." |
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| The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector. |
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