Event Notification Report for June 25, 2004
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/24/2004 - 06/25/2004
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40841
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: SAN DIEGO TESTING ENGINEERS
Region: 4
City: SAN DIEGO State: CA
County: SANDIEGO
License #: 5846-37
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GREGER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: SAN DIEGO TESTING ENGINEERS
Region: 4
City: SAN DIEGO State: CA
County: SANDIEGO
License #: 5846-37
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GREGER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 06/25/2004
Notification Time: 21:15 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2004
Event Time: 13:10 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 06/28/2004
Notification Time: 21:15 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2004
Event Time: 13:10 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 06/28/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4)
M. WAYNE HODGES (NMSS)
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4)
M. WAYNE HODGES (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST TROXLER GAUGE
The following was emailed from the CA Department of Health Services:
"On June 25, 2004, one of the gauge users stopped at a gas station [in Encinitita, CA] to get gas. The gauge user came out of the gas station building to find his truck had been stolen with the gauge in the back of the truck inside a camper top. The gauge was inside the case. The case was secured to the bed of the truck by a chain that had been passed through the case handle and returned back to the tie down. The case was latched and locked, the gauge handle was locked with a key lock secured through the gauge handle. A police report was filed with the San Diego County Sheriff's office. A notification and reward will be given to the local paper. The gauge user was asked to notify us immediately if the truck and gauge were recovered. The gauge is a Troxler model 3411B, serial number 5275, containing 8 mCi [milliCuries] Cs-137 and 40 mCi [milliCuries] Am241:Be sources. The gauge was last leak tested on 5/16/04, with no excessive leakage detected."
CA Report number 032504
Emailed to TAS (Hahn) and faxed to Mexico's national Commission of Nuclear Safety and Safeguards.
* * * UPDATE 1640 EDT ON 6/28/04 FROM ROBERT GREGER TO S. SANDIN * * *
The following update was provided via email:
"This stolen gauge was recovered unharmed, along with the vehicle in which it was being transported at the time of its theft. We received the report of the recovery this morning from the licensee."
Notified R4DO Jack Whitten) and NMSS (Roberto Torres).
Emailed and faxed update to Mexico's national Commission of Nuclear Safety and Safeguards.
The following was emailed from the CA Department of Health Services:
"On June 25, 2004, one of the gauge users stopped at a gas station [in Encinitita, CA] to get gas. The gauge user came out of the gas station building to find his truck had been stolen with the gauge in the back of the truck inside a camper top. The gauge was inside the case. The case was secured to the bed of the truck by a chain that had been passed through the case handle and returned back to the tie down. The case was latched and locked, the gauge handle was locked with a key lock secured through the gauge handle. A police report was filed with the San Diego County Sheriff's office. A notification and reward will be given to the local paper. The gauge user was asked to notify us immediately if the truck and gauge were recovered. The gauge is a Troxler model 3411B, serial number 5275, containing 8 mCi [milliCuries] Cs-137 and 40 mCi [milliCuries] Am241:Be sources. The gauge was last leak tested on 5/16/04, with no excessive leakage detected."
CA Report number 032504
Emailed to TAS (Hahn) and faxed to Mexico's national Commission of Nuclear Safety and Safeguards.
* * * UPDATE 1640 EDT ON 6/28/04 FROM ROBERT GREGER TO S. SANDIN * * *
The following update was provided via email:
"This stolen gauge was recovered unharmed, along with the vehicle in which it was being transported at the time of its theft. We received the report of the recovery this morning from the licensee."
Notified R4DO Jack Whitten) and NMSS (Roberto Torres).
Emailed and faxed update to Mexico's national Commission of Nuclear Safety and Safeguards.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40842
Facility: SEABROOK
Region: 1 State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAMON RITTER
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 1 State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAMON RITTER
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 06/26/2004
Notification Time: 09:58 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2004
Event Time: 10:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/02/2004
Notification Time: 09:58 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2004
Event Time: 10:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/02/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JAMES NOGGLE (R1)
JAMES NOGGLE (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 EXCEEDED LCO ACTION STATEMENT LIMITS
"FPL Energy Seabrook is currently in the action statement for Technical Specification 3.3.3.10 due to the inoperability of both Waste Gas Oxygen Monitors. The Oxygen Monitors are currently functional but inoperable. The action statement requires that grab samples be collected at least once per 4 hours. On June 25, 2004 at 10:50 it was recognized that the elapsed time between 2 required samples had exceeded the 4 hour requirement by 30 minutes. Pursuant to the requirements of Facility Operating License No. NPF-86, paragraph 2.G., FPL Energy Seabrook is reporting the late completion of the requirements of an action required by the Station's Technical Specifications. An investigation is being conducted in accordance with the Station's Corrective Action Program."
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
* * * RETRACTED ON 7/2/04 AT 1257 EDT BY PAUL DUNDIN TO GERRY WAIG * * *
"On June 26, 2004, FPLE Seabrook reported to the NRC (event # 40842) that 4 hours and 30 minutes elapsed between obtaining waste gas system grab samples required by the action statement of TS 3.3.3.10 for inoperable waste gas oxygen monitors. Since the action statement requires obtaining grab samples every 4 hours, this condition was considered reportable under paragraph 2.G of the facility-operating license.
"Following further review of this condition, FPLE determined that the requirements of the action statement were met. The oxygen concentration of the waste gas system was monitored and recorded in station logs within the required 4-hour interval. As a result, FPLE Seabrook is retracting the 24-hour notification of June 26, 2004."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R1DO (Clifford Anderson).
"FPL Energy Seabrook is currently in the action statement for Technical Specification 3.3.3.10 due to the inoperability of both Waste Gas Oxygen Monitors. The Oxygen Monitors are currently functional but inoperable. The action statement requires that grab samples be collected at least once per 4 hours. On June 25, 2004 at 10:50 it was recognized that the elapsed time between 2 required samples had exceeded the 4 hour requirement by 30 minutes. Pursuant to the requirements of Facility Operating License No. NPF-86, paragraph 2.G., FPL Energy Seabrook is reporting the late completion of the requirements of an action required by the Station's Technical Specifications. An investigation is being conducted in accordance with the Station's Corrective Action Program."
The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
* * * RETRACTED ON 7/2/04 AT 1257 EDT BY PAUL DUNDIN TO GERRY WAIG * * *
"On June 26, 2004, FPLE Seabrook reported to the NRC (event # 40842) that 4 hours and 30 minutes elapsed between obtaining waste gas system grab samples required by the action statement of TS 3.3.3.10 for inoperable waste gas oxygen monitors. Since the action statement requires obtaining grab samples every 4 hours, this condition was considered reportable under paragraph 2.G of the facility-operating license.
"Following further review of this condition, FPLE determined that the requirements of the action statement were met. The oxygen concentration of the waste gas system was monitored and recorded in station logs within the required 4-hour interval. As a result, FPLE Seabrook is retracting the 24-hour notification of June 26, 2004."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R1DO (Clifford Anderson).
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40900
Rep Org: WA DIVISION OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: NORTHWEST INSPECTION
Region: 4
City: SPOKANE State: WA
County:
License #: WN-IR065-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ARDEN C. SCROGGS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: NORTHWEST INSPECTION
Region: 4
City: SPOKANE State: WA
County:
License #: WN-IR065-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ARDEN C. SCROGGS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 07/27/2004
Notification Time: 14:55 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/06/2004
Notification Time: 14:55 [ET]
Event Date: 06/25/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/06/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RUSSELL BYWATER (R4)
PATRICIA HOLAHAN (NMSS)
RUSSELL BYWATER (R4)
PATRICIA HOLAHAN (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING A STOLEN/RECOVERED RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA
The following information was provided by the State of Washington to the NRC via email:
"This is notification of an event in Washington State as reported to or investigated by the WA Department of Health, Office of Radiation Protection.
"STATUS: new
"Licensee: Northwest Inspection
"City and State: Richland, Washington
"License Number: WN-IR065-1
"Type of License: Industrial Radiography
"Date of Event: 25 June 2004 (reported July 26)
"Location of Event: Spokane, Washington
"ABSTRACT: (where, when, how, why; cause, contributing factors, corrective actions, consequences, Dept. of Health (DOH) on-site investigation; media attention):
"The licensee's radiation safety officer reported that they had had a radiography vehicle stolen, with a radiography exposure device secured inside (device and source information not yet known). The Radiographer, at the end of the day, had left the radiography vehicle unattended while that Radiographer entered a work-site office to complete paperwork. The Assistant Radiographer had left the work-site earlier when actual radiography had concluded.
"During the brief time the vehicle was unattended, reported to be about 2 minutes, the vehicle was taken. The Radiographer called the police and the radiation safety officer when the vehicle was noticed missing.
"A short time later, reported to be about 30 minutes, a Spokane area resident noticed the truck, stuck by the side of the road. The resident used licensee identification, from the outside of the vehicle, to contact the licensee. The licensee had the resident call local police. The police secured the vehicle. Later, the licensee recovered the vehicle. The locked camera storage/transportation container had not been disturbed.
"No Media attention noted.
"Notification Reporting Criteria: 10 CFR, Part 20.2201(a)(1)(ii)
"Isotope and Activity involved: Not yet known
"Overexposures? (number of workers/members of the public; dose estimate; body part receiving dose; consequence): None, N/A
"Lost, Stolen or Damaged? (mfg., model, serial number): Stolen (briefly), camera and source information is not yet known.
"Disposition/recovery: Recovered without additional incident.
"Leak test? Not yet known
"Vehicle: (description; placards; Shipper; package type; Pkg. ID number)
"The vehicle is a combination of pick-up truck with industrial trailer. The trailer serves as the darkroom and camera storage. No placards since package was a Yellow II. Type B package inside a convenience over-pack.
"Release of activity? None, N/A
"Event Report # WA-04-043"
* * * UPDATE VIA EMAIL 8/6/04, 1743 EDT SCROGGS TO GOTT * * *
"Status: Close (reported as new July 27, 2004)
"The licensee has provided the following additional information:
The camera, INC Model IR-100 device, Serial Number 4694, DU leak test on 26 January 2004, test was negative.
The source, Ir-192 (68 curies on 25 June 04), INC Model 32, Serial Number F959, sealed source leak test 11 May 2004, test was negative."
Notified R4DO (Runyan) and NMSS (Holonich).
The following information was provided by the State of Washington to the NRC via email:
"This is notification of an event in Washington State as reported to or investigated by the WA Department of Health, Office of Radiation Protection.
"STATUS: new
"Licensee: Northwest Inspection
"City and State: Richland, Washington
"License Number: WN-IR065-1
"Type of License: Industrial Radiography
"Date of Event: 25 June 2004 (reported July 26)
"Location of Event: Spokane, Washington
"ABSTRACT: (where, when, how, why; cause, contributing factors, corrective actions, consequences, Dept. of Health (DOH) on-site investigation; media attention):
"The licensee's radiation safety officer reported that they had had a radiography vehicle stolen, with a radiography exposure device secured inside (device and source information not yet known). The Radiographer, at the end of the day, had left the radiography vehicle unattended while that Radiographer entered a work-site office to complete paperwork. The Assistant Radiographer had left the work-site earlier when actual radiography had concluded.
"During the brief time the vehicle was unattended, reported to be about 2 minutes, the vehicle was taken. The Radiographer called the police and the radiation safety officer when the vehicle was noticed missing.
"A short time later, reported to be about 30 minutes, a Spokane area resident noticed the truck, stuck by the side of the road. The resident used licensee identification, from the outside of the vehicle, to contact the licensee. The licensee had the resident call local police. The police secured the vehicle. Later, the licensee recovered the vehicle. The locked camera storage/transportation container had not been disturbed.
"No Media attention noted.
"Notification Reporting Criteria: 10 CFR, Part 20.2201(a)(1)(ii)
"Isotope and Activity involved: Not yet known
"Overexposures? (number of workers/members of the public; dose estimate; body part receiving dose; consequence): None, N/A
"Lost, Stolen or Damaged? (mfg., model, serial number): Stolen (briefly), camera and source information is not yet known.
"Disposition/recovery: Recovered without additional incident.
"Leak test? Not yet known
"Vehicle: (description; placards; Shipper; package type; Pkg. ID number)
"The vehicle is a combination of pick-up truck with industrial trailer. The trailer serves as the darkroom and camera storage. No placards since package was a Yellow II. Type B package inside a convenience over-pack.
"Release of activity? None, N/A
"Event Report # WA-04-043"
* * * UPDATE VIA EMAIL 8/6/04, 1743 EDT SCROGGS TO GOTT * * *
"Status: Close (reported as new July 27, 2004)
"The licensee has provided the following additional information:
The camera, INC Model IR-100 device, Serial Number 4694, DU leak test on 26 January 2004, test was negative.
The source, Ir-192 (68 curies on 25 June 04), INC Model 32, Serial Number F959, sealed source leak test 11 May 2004, test was negative."
Notified R4DO (Runyan) and NMSS (Holonich).