Event Notification Report for August 13, 2004
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/12/2004 - 08/13/2004
EVENT NUMBERS
4094840949409504095140969
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40948
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GRANT FERNSLER
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GRANT FERNSLER
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 08/13/2004
Notification Time: 11:22 [ET]
Event Date: 08/13/2004
Event Time: 08:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/13/2004
Notification Time: 11:22 [ET]
Event Date: 08/13/2004
Event Time: 08:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/13/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
RAYMOND LORSON (R1)
RAYMOND LORSON (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 |
LOSS OF THE SAFETY PARAMETER DISPLAY SYSTEM (SPDS) FOR GREATER THAN 8 HOURS
"At 08:00 on 8/13/04 Computer Maintenance personnel discovered the Unit 1 SPDS computer was not updating properly. A review into the history identified that the SPDS computer had stopped updating at 21:00 on 8/12/04. The Control Room was notified. The computer group was successful in resetting the SPDS computer and is now properly operating.
"Since the Unit 1 SPDS computer system was unavailable for greater than 8 hours, this is considered a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability and therefore reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 08:00 on 8/13/04 Computer Maintenance personnel discovered the Unit 1 SPDS computer was not updating properly. A review into the history identified that the SPDS computer had stopped updating at 21:00 on 8/12/04. The Control Room was notified. The computer group was successful in resetting the SPDS computer and is now properly operating.
"Since the Unit 1 SPDS computer system was unavailable for greater than 8 hours, this is considered a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability and therefore reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40949
Facility: PERRY
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: KENNETH MEADE
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: KENNETH MEADE
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 08/13/2004
Notification Time: 12:56 [ET]
Event Date: 08/13/2004
Event Time: 08:36 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/13/2004
Notification Time: 12:56 [ET]
Event Date: 08/13/2004
Event Time: 08:36 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/13/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
MARK RING (R3)
MARK RING (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS-FOR-DUTY REPORT INVOLVING A LICENSED OPERATOR
A licensed employee was determined to be unfit for duty based on current requirements for unescorted access. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee HAS informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
A licensed employee was determined to be unfit for duty based on current requirements for unescorted access. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee HAS informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40950
Facility: KEWAUNEE
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: BRADLY J McMAHON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: BRADLY J McMAHON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 08/13/2004
Notification Time: 15:23 [ET]
Event Date: 08/13/2004
Event Time: 10:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/13/2004
Notification Time: 15:23 [ET]
Event Date: 08/13/2004
Event Time: 10:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/13/2004
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):
MARK RING (R3)
MARK RING (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY ZONE BOUNDARY OUTSIDE DESIGN BASIS
"On 08/13/2004 at 1030 CDT the Kewaunee Shift Manager was notified the control room emergency zone (CREZ) boundary was outside assumed design basis for an unknown amount of time. This is an eight hour non-emergency reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Accident Mitigation.
"On 08/12/2004 at 1915 [CDT], the local operator reported to the control room that he found a control room emergency zone (CREZ) boundary door in the unlatched open position. The local operator immediately ensured the door was secured in the latched closed position. Per Kewaunee's barrier control procedure the Shift Manager requested an evaluation be performed to determine the impact of potential air in leakage on the control room post accident dose consequences.
"On 08/13/2004 at 1030 CDT, the engineering staff reported that based on engineering judgment the unfiltered in leakage that could have entered the CREZ would likely exceed that assumed in the post accident dose analysis. Based on this judgment, the in leakage would have prevented the Control Room Post Accident Recirculation System from mitigating the dose consequences to the control room staff to values less than those determined in accident analysis.
"At the time of discovery the local operator immediately secured the boundary door rendering the CREZ boundary operable. This event has been entered in the Kewaunee corrective action process to investigate the cause of the door being in the open position. No other safety related equipment was out of service at the time of discovery."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On 08/13/2004 at 1030 CDT the Kewaunee Shift Manager was notified the control room emergency zone (CREZ) boundary was outside assumed design basis for an unknown amount of time. This is an eight hour non-emergency reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Accident Mitigation.
"On 08/12/2004 at 1915 [CDT], the local operator reported to the control room that he found a control room emergency zone (CREZ) boundary door in the unlatched open position. The local operator immediately ensured the door was secured in the latched closed position. Per Kewaunee's barrier control procedure the Shift Manager requested an evaluation be performed to determine the impact of potential air in leakage on the control room post accident dose consequences.
"On 08/13/2004 at 1030 CDT, the engineering staff reported that based on engineering judgment the unfiltered in leakage that could have entered the CREZ would likely exceed that assumed in the post accident dose analysis. Based on this judgment, the in leakage would have prevented the Control Room Post Accident Recirculation System from mitigating the dose consequences to the control room staff to values less than those determined in accident analysis.
"At the time of discovery the local operator immediately secured the boundary door rendering the CREZ boundary operable. This event has been entered in the Kewaunee corrective action process to investigate the cause of the door being in the open position. No other safety related equipment was out of service at the time of discovery."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40951
Facility: BRUNSWICK
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: LEE QUILLEN
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: LEE QUILLEN
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 08/13/2004
Notification Time: 19:04 [ET]
Event Date: 08/13/2004
Event Time: 18:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/14/2004
Notification Time: 19:04 [ET]
Event Date: 08/13/2004
Event Time: 18:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/14/2004
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
CAUDLE JULIAN (R2)
LINDA SMITH (R4)
CYNTHIA CARPENTER (NRR)
HO NIEH (IRD)
CASTO (R2)
CAUDLE JULIAN (R2)
LINDA SMITH (R4)
CYNTHIA CARPENTER (NRR)
HO NIEH (IRD)
CASTO (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 67 | Power Operation | 67 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 96 | Power Operation | 96 | Power Operation |
NOTICE OF UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED DUE TO HURRICANE WARNING
Licensee declared Unusual Event due to a Hurricane Warning being issued by the National Weather Service for Brunswick County, NC which includes the Brunswick site. No protective actions are required at this time. No emergency facilities have been activated at this time. No offsite assistance requested.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED AT 1426 ON 08/14/04 TO JEFF ROTTON FROM KEITH HANZ * * *
Licensee terminated the Unusual Event at 1403 EDT on 08/14/04 due to the lifting of the hurricane warning in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Julian), R4DO (Smith), IRD (Nieh), DHS (Inzer), FEMA (Eaches).
Licensee declared Unusual Event due to a Hurricane Warning being issued by the National Weather Service for Brunswick County, NC which includes the Brunswick site. No protective actions are required at this time. No emergency facilities have been activated at this time. No offsite assistance requested.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE PROVIDED AT 1426 ON 08/14/04 TO JEFF ROTTON FROM KEITH HANZ * * *
Licensee terminated the Unusual Event at 1403 EDT on 08/14/04 due to the lifting of the hurricane warning in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Julian), R4DO (Smith), IRD (Nieh), DHS (Inzer), FEMA (Eaches).
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 40969
Rep Org: TACOM
Licensee: US ARMY
Region: 4
City: FAIRBANKS State: AK
County:
License #: 12-00722-16
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: T. GIZICKI
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Licensee: US ARMY
Region: 4
City: FAIRBANKS State: AK
County:
License #: 12-00722-16
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: T. GIZICKI
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 08/20/2004
Notification Time: 17:32 [ET]
Event Date: 08/13/2004
Event Time: 01:30 [YDT]
Last Update Date: 08/20/2004
Notification Time: 17:32 [ET]
Event Date: 08/13/2004
Event Time: 01:30 [YDT]
Last Update Date: 08/20/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(4) - FIRE/EXPLOSION
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(4) - FIRE/EXPLOSION
Person (Organization):
GREG PICK (R4)
BRENT CLAYTON (R3)
GARY JANOSKO (NMSS)
GREG PICK (R4)
BRENT CLAYTON (R3)
GARY JANOSKO (NMSS)
US ARMY RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
On August 13, 2004 and aircraft hanger located on Fort Wainwright, East of Fairbanks, burned to the ground. Three chemical detectors containing a total activity of 70 millicuries of Nickel-63 were stored inside a metal wall locker within the aircraft hanger. The aircraft hanger has been cordoned off and a US. Army Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is on the scene. One ICAM, and Two M22 Acada chemical detectors were stored in the metal wall locker.
On August 13, 2004 and aircraft hanger located on Fort Wainwright, East of Fairbanks, burned to the ground. Three chemical detectors containing a total activity of 70 millicuries of Nickel-63 were stored inside a metal wall locker within the aircraft hanger. The aircraft hanger has been cordoned off and a US. Army Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is on the scene. One ICAM, and Two M22 Acada chemical detectors were stored in the metal wall locker.