Event Notification Report for December 12, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/11/2002 - 12/12/2002
EVENT NUMBERS
39440394693947139621
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39440
Facility: THREE MILE ISLAND
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN SCHOLRK
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: JOHN SCHOLRK
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 12/12/2002
Notification Time: 11:32 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2002
Event Time: 08:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2002
Notification Time: 11:32 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2002
Event Time: 08:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/12/2002
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):
DAVID LEW (R1)
DAVID LEW (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 |
INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF OFFSITE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SIRENS
"TMI is making a 4 hour report in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(xi) of an event that occurred at approximately 8:20 AM on Thursday, December 12, 2002 when the offsite emergency sirens for TMI- 1 located in Dauphin County were activated. The siren activation was not related to any condition or event at TMI- 1. The sirens sounded for only a few minutes (less than 10 minutes). TMI- I has notified Dauphin County, the other risk counties and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency of the inadvertent siren activation. The site NRC resident inspectors office has been informed of the inadvertent activation and that a 4 hour notification is being made.
"The cause of the inadvertent activation is not known at this time. This activation of the sirens has been entered into the site corrective action program to determine the cause and the actions necessary to prevent recurrence.
"It is our understanding that Dauphin County has issued a press release regarding the activation of the sirens.
"There was no impact on TMI-l due to the activation of the offsite sirens located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The TMI- I alert and notification system remained operable for the duration of the event."
*** UPDATE ON 12/12/02 AT 1549 BY JOHN SCHORK TO ERIC THOMAS ***
"On Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 11:32 am, TMI made a 4 hour report in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(xi) of an event that occurred at approximately 8:20 am on Thursday, December 12, 2002 when the offsite emergency sirens for TMI-1 located in Dauphin County were inadvertently activated. This is an update to that notification.
"The TMI-1 sirens located in Dauphin County were inadvertently activated at 8:20 am on Thursday, 12/12/2002. The siren activation was not related to any condition or event at TMI-1. The sirens sounded for only a few minutes (less than 10 minutes). TMI-1 notified Dauphin County, the other risk counties and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency of the inadvertent siren activation. The site NRC resident inspector's office was informed of the inadvertent activation and that a 4 hour notification was made.
"During the afternoon of December 12, 2002, troubleshooting of the cause of inadvertent actuation that occurred at 8:20 am resulted in a second, momentary re-activation of the Dauphin County sirens at 1:43 pm. The troubleshooting was successful and the cause of the inadvertent actuation, a software error in the access program for activation of the sirens, was identified. The risk counties and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency have been notified of the second activation. In addition the site NRC senior resident inspector has been notified of the second activation and our intent to submit a revised 4 hour report.
"The inadvertent activation of the sirens has been entered into the site corrective action program to determine the cause and the actions necessary to prevent recurrence.
"Dauphin County has issued a press release regarding the initial activation of the sirens.
"There was no impact on TMI-1 due to the initial activation of the offsite sirens at 8:20 am located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania nor was there any impact on TMI-1 due to the second activation. The TMI-1 alert and notification system remained operable for the duration of both activations."
Notified R1DO David Lew.
"TMI is making a 4 hour report in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(xi) of an event that occurred at approximately 8:20 AM on Thursday, December 12, 2002 when the offsite emergency sirens for TMI- 1 located in Dauphin County were activated. The siren activation was not related to any condition or event at TMI- 1. The sirens sounded for only a few minutes (less than 10 minutes). TMI- I has notified Dauphin County, the other risk counties and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency of the inadvertent siren activation. The site NRC resident inspectors office has been informed of the inadvertent activation and that a 4 hour notification is being made.
"The cause of the inadvertent activation is not known at this time. This activation of the sirens has been entered into the site corrective action program to determine the cause and the actions necessary to prevent recurrence.
"It is our understanding that Dauphin County has issued a press release regarding the activation of the sirens.
"There was no impact on TMI-l due to the activation of the offsite sirens located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The TMI- I alert and notification system remained operable for the duration of the event."
*** UPDATE ON 12/12/02 AT 1549 BY JOHN SCHORK TO ERIC THOMAS ***
"On Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 11:32 am, TMI made a 4 hour report in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(xi) of an event that occurred at approximately 8:20 am on Thursday, December 12, 2002 when the offsite emergency sirens for TMI-1 located in Dauphin County were inadvertently activated. This is an update to that notification.
"The TMI-1 sirens located in Dauphin County were inadvertently activated at 8:20 am on Thursday, 12/12/2002. The siren activation was not related to any condition or event at TMI-1. The sirens sounded for only a few minutes (less than 10 minutes). TMI-1 notified Dauphin County, the other risk counties and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency of the inadvertent siren activation. The site NRC resident inspector's office was informed of the inadvertent activation and that a 4 hour notification was made.
"During the afternoon of December 12, 2002, troubleshooting of the cause of inadvertent actuation that occurred at 8:20 am resulted in a second, momentary re-activation of the Dauphin County sirens at 1:43 pm. The troubleshooting was successful and the cause of the inadvertent actuation, a software error in the access program for activation of the sirens, was identified. The risk counties and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency have been notified of the second activation. In addition the site NRC senior resident inspector has been notified of the second activation and our intent to submit a revised 4 hour report.
"The inadvertent activation of the sirens has been entered into the site corrective action program to determine the cause and the actions necessary to prevent recurrence.
"Dauphin County has issued a press release regarding the initial activation of the sirens.
"There was no impact on TMI-1 due to the initial activation of the offsite sirens at 8:20 am located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania nor was there any impact on TMI-1 due to the second activation. The TMI-1 alert and notification system remained operable for the duration of both activations."
Notified R1DO David Lew.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 39469
Rep Org: NEW MEXICO RAD CONTROL PROGRAM
Licensee: P & M CONSTRUCTION INC.
Region: 4
City: PONDEROSA State: NM
County:
License #: DM159-03
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: P & M CONSTRUCTION INC.
Region: 4
City: PONDEROSA State: NM
County:
License #: DM159-03
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 12/23/2002
Notification Time: 15:07 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 06/06/2003
Notification Time: 15:07 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 06/06/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
CHARLES COX (NMSS)
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
CHARLES COX (NMSS)
STOLEN TROXLER DENSITY MOISTURE GAUGE
P & M Construction, Inc. notified the state on 12/12/02 that a Troxler model 3411B (serial # 12073) density moisture gauge was stolen from their shop in Ponderosa, New Mexico sometime in September or October of this year. The gauge contained a 9 millicurie Cs-137 source (serial # 409584) and a 50 millicurie Am-241: Be source (serial # 477368). The gauge was locked in its transport container with a locked chain securing the container. This chain was cut and the locked container was removed from the shop. A police report was made.
* * * UPDATE ON 6/5/03 FROM BILL FLOYD TO NRC OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS * * *
A local man found the stolen gauge in the Albuquerque West Mesa area on 5/24/03. He had knowledge of this type of instrument and was able to trace it to the proper owner by the paperwork accompanying the gauge. The gauge is in good condition, but will remain secured and out of service until results of a leak test are received.
P & M Construction, Inc. notified the state on 12/12/02 that a Troxler model 3411B (serial # 12073) density moisture gauge was stolen from their shop in Ponderosa, New Mexico sometime in September or October of this year. The gauge contained a 9 millicurie Cs-137 source (serial # 409584) and a 50 millicurie Am-241: Be source (serial # 477368). The gauge was locked in its transport container with a locked chain securing the container. This chain was cut and the locked container was removed from the shop. A police report was made.
* * * UPDATE ON 6/5/03 FROM BILL FLOYD TO NRC OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS * * *
A local man found the stolen gauge in the Albuquerque West Mesa area on 5/24/03. He had knowledge of this type of instrument and was able to trace it to the proper owner by the paperwork accompanying the gauge. The gauge is in good condition, but will remain secured and out of service until results of a leak test are received.
Hospital
Event Number: 39471
Rep Org: COLORADO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Licensee: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Region: 4
City: DENVER State: CO
County:
License #: 828-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BRIAN VAMVAKIAS
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Licensee: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Region: 4
City: DENVER State: CO
County:
License #: 828-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BRIAN VAMVAKIAS
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 12/24/2002
Notification Time: 17:57 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 12/24/2002
Notification Time: 17:57 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 12/24/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
SUSAN FRANT (NMSS)
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
SUSAN FRANT (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DELIVERY DRIVER CONTAMINATED WHEN HANDLING SHIPMENT PACKAGES
On 12/12/02 a Mallinckrodt, Inc. delivery driver was contaminated with Iodine-131 due to handling three packages picked up from University Hospital in Denver, CO. The contamination was discovered upon the driver's return to the Mallinckrodt facility. The driver's hands were successfully decontaminated and subsequent bioassays indicated no readings above action levels. The three contaminated packages and the driver's lab coat were bagged and isolated. No further contamination was found. Upon investigation, it was determined that a nuclear medicine technologist at University Hospital had contaminated her gloves while handling an I-131 capsule and then handled the shipping boxes without changing her gloves.
On 12/12/02 a Mallinckrodt, Inc. delivery driver was contaminated with Iodine-131 due to handling three packages picked up from University Hospital in Denver, CO. The contamination was discovered upon the driver's return to the Mallinckrodt facility. The driver's hands were successfully decontaminated and subsequent bioassays indicated no readings above action levels. The three contaminated packages and the driver's lab coat were bagged and isolated. No further contamination was found. Upon investigation, it was determined that a nuclear medicine technologist at University Hospital had contaminated her gloves while handling an I-131 capsule and then handled the shipping boxes without changing her gloves.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 39621
Rep Org: US ARMY
Licensee: US ARMY
Region: 2
City: WINDER State: GA
County:
License #: 19-30563-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID COLLINS
HQ OPS Officer: YAMIR DIAZ
Licensee: US ARMY
Region: 2
City: WINDER State: GA
County:
License #: 19-30563-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID COLLINS
HQ OPS Officer: YAMIR DIAZ
Notification Date: 02/26/2003
Notification Time: 09:54 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/26/2003
Notification Time: 09:54 [ET]
Event Date: 12/12/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/26/2003
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):
WALTER RODGERS (R2)
ERIC LEEDS (NMSS)
WALTER RODGERS (R2)
ERIC LEEDS (NMSS)
CHEMICAL AGENT DETECTOR DISCOVERED MISSING DURING INVENTORY
A Chemical Agent Detector, serial #Z03-D-04277 containing 300 microcuries of Americium-241 was discovered missing during a inventory that took place at the US Army Soldiers and Biological/Chemical Command in December 2002. The National Guard initiated an investigation to determine location and cause of the loss of the missing chemical agent detector.
A Chemical Agent Detector, serial #Z03-D-04277 containing 300 microcuries of Americium-241 was discovered missing during a inventory that took place at the US Army Soldiers and Biological/Chemical Command in December 2002. The National Guard initiated an investigation to determine location and cause of the loss of the missing chemical agent detector.