Event Notification Report for February 07, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/06/2002 - 02/07/2002
EVENT NUMBERS
3867738678386793868038681
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38677
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: DAVE PIETRUSKI
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: DAVE PIETRUSKI
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 02/07/2002
Notification Time: 12:46 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2002
Event Time: 09:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2002
Notification Time: 12:46 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2002
Event Time: 09:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2002
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):
LAWRENCE DOERFLEIN (R1)
JOHN WHITE (IAT)
RICHARD ROSANO (IAT)
JOHN DAVIDSON (IAT)
RICHARD WESSMAN (IRO)
LAWRENCE DOERFLEIN (R1)
JOHN WHITE (IAT)
RICHARD ROSANO (IAT)
JOHN DAVIDSON (IAT)
RICHARD WESSMAN (IRO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION INVOLVING QUARANTINE OF CAFETERIA
"Today (02/07/02) @ 09:45 AM the Shift Manager was informed of a incident that occurred in the plant cafeteria, which required notifications to other government agencies( New Jersey State Police, the local Police Department). 10CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) notification
"The incident that occurred in the cafeteria (which is located within the Owner Controlled Area but outside the Protected Area) was the discovery of a white powder substance in a roll of quarters. A worker who was opening the roll to place the quarters in a cash register made the discovery of the white powder. The area was secured and the security department was contacted, the State Police and local Police Departments were contacted.
"The substance is being collected and will be tested by the appropriate off-site agencies. The Plant cafeteria remains closed until further information is known. There are no other areas of the station that are closed down or were impacted."
The licensee anticipates making a press release and informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
"Today (02/07/02) @ 09:45 AM the Shift Manager was informed of a incident that occurred in the plant cafeteria, which required notifications to other government agencies( New Jersey State Police, the local Police Department). 10CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) notification
"The incident that occurred in the cafeteria (which is located within the Owner Controlled Area but outside the Protected Area) was the discovery of a white powder substance in a roll of quarters. A worker who was opening the roll to place the quarters in a cash register made the discovery of the white powder. The area was secured and the security department was contacted, the State Police and local Police Departments were contacted.
"The substance is being collected and will be tested by the appropriate off-site agencies. The Plant cafeteria remains closed until further information is known. There are no other areas of the station that are closed down or were impacted."
The licensee anticipates making a press release and informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 38678
Rep Org: WA DIVISION OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: STERICYCLE
Region: 4
City: MORTON State: WA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: TERRY FRAZEE
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: STERICYCLE
Region: 4
City: MORTON State: WA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: TERRY FRAZEE
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 02/07/2002
Notification Time: 13:33 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2002
Notification Time: 13:33 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
PHIL HARRELL (R4)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
PHIL HARRELL (R4)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING RADIOACTIVE MEDICAL BYPRODUCT MATERIAL
This is notification of an event in Washington state as investigated by the WA Department of Health, Division of Radiation Protection.
STATUS: new
NON-Licensee: Stericycle
City and state: Morton, WA
License number: NOT APPLICABLE
Type of license: NOT APPLICABLE
Date of event: January 23, 2002
Location of Event: Morton, WA
ABSTRACT: (where, when, how, why; cause, contributing factors, corrective actions, consequences, DOH on-site investigation; media attention) A package of medical waste sent to Stericycle for treatment set off the radiation alarm. Stericycle is not permitted to receive or treat radioactive waste. The package was pulled from the conveyor line and measured at 2.5 mrem/hour at one spot on the surface. The package indicated it was from Northwest Prostate Institute in Seattle. Stericycle held the package in cold storage until February 4 when a re-survey indicated the dose rate had not diminished. A Division of Radiation Protection inspector was dispatched to verify the dose rate and check the gamma spectrum. The gamma energies are consistent with an I-125 source. The state of Washington issued DOT exemption 11406 (approval number WA-WA-02-01) allowing return shipment. The package will be received by the licensee (Northwest Hospital, Seattle) which handles implant procedures for patients of the Northwest Prostate Institute. It is believed an I-125 seed was passed in a urine sample during a post-implant follow-up visit at the Institute.
What is the notification or reporting criteria involved? WAC 246-221-260
Reports of overexposures and excessive levels and concentrations.
Activity and Isotope(s) involved: unknown quantity of I-125
Event Report #WA-02-005
This is notification of an event in Washington state as investigated by the WA Department of Health, Division of Radiation Protection.
STATUS: new
NON-Licensee: Stericycle
City and state: Morton, WA
License number: NOT APPLICABLE
Type of license: NOT APPLICABLE
Date of event: January 23, 2002
Location of Event: Morton, WA
ABSTRACT: (where, when, how, why; cause, contributing factors, corrective actions, consequences, DOH on-site investigation; media attention) A package of medical waste sent to Stericycle for treatment set off the radiation alarm. Stericycle is not permitted to receive or treat radioactive waste. The package was pulled from the conveyor line and measured at 2.5 mrem/hour at one spot on the surface. The package indicated it was from Northwest Prostate Institute in Seattle. Stericycle held the package in cold storage until February 4 when a re-survey indicated the dose rate had not diminished. A Division of Radiation Protection inspector was dispatched to verify the dose rate and check the gamma spectrum. The gamma energies are consistent with an I-125 source. The state of Washington issued DOT exemption 11406 (approval number WA-WA-02-01) allowing return shipment. The package will be received by the licensee (Northwest Hospital, Seattle) which handles implant procedures for patients of the Northwest Prostate Institute. It is believed an I-125 seed was passed in a urine sample during a post-implant follow-up visit at the Institute.
What is the notification or reporting criteria involved? WAC 246-221-260
Reports of overexposures and excessive levels and concentrations.
Activity and Isotope(s) involved: unknown quantity of I-125
Event Report #WA-02-005
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38679
Facility: FITZPATRICK
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: SHAWN ALLEN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: SHAWN ALLEN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 02/07/2002
Notification Time: 14:26 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2002
Event Time: 12:35 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/08/2002
Notification Time: 14:26 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2002
Event Time: 12:35 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/08/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
LAWRENCE DOERFLEIN (R1)
LAWRENCE DOERFLEIN (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 |
HPCI DECLARED INOPERABLE FOLLOWING DISCOVERY OF UNKNOWN CONTAMINANT IN OIL
"Declared High Pressure Coolant Injection System (HPCI) INOP due to unknown contaminants in the oil system. Plant formulated an action plan to resample the sump, identify the particles, and identify the source of the contaminants. Entered 7 day LCO per Tech Spec 3.5.C.1.a."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE 1620EST ON 2/8/02 FROM ANDY HALLIDAY TO S. SANDIN * * *
The licensee is retracting this report based on the following:
"Further analysis has shown that the foreign material found in the HPCI lube oil sample taken 2/7/2002 did not cause HPCI to become inoperable, it could have performed its design function before, during and after the time it was declared inoperable.
"This is based on determination through engineering review that the type and size of material found in the sample would not have prevented any part of HPCI from failing to operate as required.
"Preliminary cause determination is that 4 liters of unfiltered oil were added to the 150 gallon lube oil system during the previous monthly sample evolution.
"For these reasons. JAF is concluding that HPCI remained operable from the original LCO entry of 12:15; 2/7/02. and is retracting notification #38679."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO(Doerflein).
"Declared High Pressure Coolant Injection System (HPCI) INOP due to unknown contaminants in the oil system. Plant formulated an action plan to resample the sump, identify the particles, and identify the source of the contaminants. Entered 7 day LCO per Tech Spec 3.5.C.1.a."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE 1620EST ON 2/8/02 FROM ANDY HALLIDAY TO S. SANDIN * * *
The licensee is retracting this report based on the following:
"Further analysis has shown that the foreign material found in the HPCI lube oil sample taken 2/7/2002 did not cause HPCI to become inoperable, it could have performed its design function before, during and after the time it was declared inoperable.
"This is based on determination through engineering review that the type and size of material found in the sample would not have prevented any part of HPCI from failing to operate as required.
"Preliminary cause determination is that 4 liters of unfiltered oil were added to the 150 gallon lube oil system during the previous monthly sample evolution.
"For these reasons. JAF is concluding that HPCI remained operable from the original LCO entry of 12:15; 2/7/02. and is retracting notification #38679."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO(Doerflein).
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38680
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ROGER YOUNG
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ROGER YOUNG
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 02/07/2002
Notification Time: 16:52 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2002
Event Time: 16:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/19/2002
Notification Time: 16:52 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2002
Event Time: 16:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/19/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
Person (Organization):
LAWRENCE DOERFLEIN (R1)
RICHARD ROSANO (IAT)
SUSIE BLACK (NRR)
LAWRENCE DOERFLEIN (R1)
RICHARD ROSANO (IAT)
SUSIE BLACK (NRR)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
1-HOUR SECURITY REPORT INVOLVING THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
Discovery of loss of classified document/safeguards information. No compensatory measures available. Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Contact the Headquarters Operations Center for additional details.
***RETRACTED ON 3/19/02 AT 1110 EST FROM BRIAN ROKES TO RICH LAURA***
The licensee is retracting this event after completing their investigation. The licensee informed the Resident Inspector. Notified the RIDO (R. Conte). Contact the HOO for details.
Discovery of loss of classified document/safeguards information. No compensatory measures available. Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Contact the Headquarters Operations Center for additional details.
***RETRACTED ON 3/19/02 AT 1110 EST FROM BRIAN ROKES TO RICH LAURA***
The licensee is retracting this event after completing their investigation. The licensee informed the Resident Inspector. Notified the RIDO (R. Conte). Contact the HOO for details.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38681
Facility: FERMI
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GREG MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GREG MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 02/07/2002
Notification Time: 17:26 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2002
Event Time: 15:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2002
Notification Time: 17:26 [ET]
Event Date: 02/07/2002
Event Time: 15:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2002
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):
THOMAS KOZAK (R3)
THOMAS KOZAK (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN DUE TO A CHEMICAL SPILL ONSITE
"At 1500 on 2/7/02 a spill of Sodium Hypochlorite occurred at the circulating water pump house while unloading the product into the storage tank. The cause of the spill was from a rupture disc located high on the supply truck tank rupturing. The release quantity was estimated at ~20 gallons of 15% concentration of Sodium Hypochlorite. The spill landed on the gravel and dirt located near the Sodium Hypochlorite storage tank. The source of the spill was stopped. There were no personnel injuries as a result of this spill. No Sodium Hypochlorite reached navigable waters. Communication was made with the site environmental group and it was determined that this event is reportable to the State of Michigan.
"The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality was notified at 1550 EDT.
"There were no puddles on the gravel to clean up with absorbant material. The ground is currently being washed with potable water which is being pumped to the containment dike for the Sodium Hypochlorite storage tank. Ground excavation will occur once ground cleaning is complete.
"This report is being made in accordance with 10CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) Any event or situation, related to the health arid safety of the public or onsite personnel, or protection of the environment, for which a news release is planned or notification to other government agencies has been or will be made."
The licensee will inform the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 1500 on 2/7/02 a spill of Sodium Hypochlorite occurred at the circulating water pump house while unloading the product into the storage tank. The cause of the spill was from a rupture disc located high on the supply truck tank rupturing. The release quantity was estimated at ~20 gallons of 15% concentration of Sodium Hypochlorite. The spill landed on the gravel and dirt located near the Sodium Hypochlorite storage tank. The source of the spill was stopped. There were no personnel injuries as a result of this spill. No Sodium Hypochlorite reached navigable waters. Communication was made with the site environmental group and it was determined that this event is reportable to the State of Michigan.
"The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality was notified at 1550 EDT.
"There were no puddles on the gravel to clean up with absorbant material. The ground is currently being washed with potable water which is being pumped to the containment dike for the Sodium Hypochlorite storage tank. Ground excavation will occur once ground cleaning is complete.
"This report is being made in accordance with 10CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) Any event or situation, related to the health arid safety of the public or onsite personnel, or protection of the environment, for which a news release is planned or notification to other government agencies has been or will be made."
The licensee will inform the NRC Resident Inspector.