Event Notification Report for October 05, 2004
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/04/2004 - 10/05/2004
EVENT NUMBERS
410924109341094410954112641136
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41092
Facility: FITZPATRICK
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: E. W. DORMAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: E. W. DORMAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 10/05/2004
Notification Time: 16:18 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2004
Event Time: 13:53 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/05/2004
Notification Time: 16:18 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2004
Event Time: 13:53 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/05/2004
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):
RICHARD BARKLEY (R1)
RICHARD BARKLEY (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
TONE ALERT RADIO SYSTEM OUT OF SERVICE GREATER THAN ONE HOUR.
"On October 5 at 1455 James A. Fitzpatrick was notified by Oswego County Emergency Management that the tone alert radio system had exceed 1 hour out of service at 1353
"This impacts the ability to readily notify a portion of the Emergency Planning Zone Population for the Nine Mile Point and James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plants. The failure was caused by the unplanned loss of required telephone lines. The line between the transmitter and the national weather service. Verizon is currently working on repairs that should be completed by 1700.
"The loss of the tone alert radio constitutes a significant loss of emergency off-site communications ability. Compensatory actions have been verified to be available should the prompt notification system be needed. This consists of utilizing local law enforcement personnel for 'Route Alerting' of affected areas." The state will be notified.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
"On October 5 at 1455 James A. Fitzpatrick was notified by Oswego County Emergency Management that the tone alert radio system had exceed 1 hour out of service at 1353
"This impacts the ability to readily notify a portion of the Emergency Planning Zone Population for the Nine Mile Point and James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plants. The failure was caused by the unplanned loss of required telephone lines. The line between the transmitter and the national weather service. Verizon is currently working on repairs that should be completed by 1700.
"The loss of the tone alert radio constitutes a significant loss of emergency off-site communications ability. Compensatory actions have been verified to be available should the prompt notification system be needed. This consists of utilizing local law enforcement personnel for 'Route Alerting' of affected areas." The state will be notified.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41093
Facility: NINE MILE POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: STEPHEN FREGEAU
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: STEPHEN FREGEAU
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 10/05/2004
Notification Time: 17:51 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2004
Event Time: 12:53 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/05/2004
Notification Time: 17:51 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2004
Event Time: 12:53 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/05/2004
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):
RICHARD BARKLEY (R1)
RICHARD BARKLEY (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TONE ALERT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR OSWEGO COUNTY WAS DETERMINED TO BE OUT OF SERVICE.
"On October 5, 2004 at 1253 the "Tone -Alert" notification system for Oswego County was determined to be out of service. This impacts the ability to readily notify a portion of the Emergency Planning Zone population for the Nine-Mile Point and James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plants. The failure was caused by the unplanned loss of required telephone lines, the line between the transmitter and the National Weather Service. Verizon is currently working on repairs and expect that the repairs should be completed by 1700.
"The loss of the "Tone-Alert" radios constitutes a significant loss of emergency off-site communications ability. Compensatory actions have been verified to be available should the prompt notification system be needed. This consists of utilizing local law enforcement personnel for 'route-alerting' of affected areas."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
* * * UPDATE 2115 EDT ON 10/05/04 FROM JOHN MANLY TO S. SANDIN * * *
The "Tone-Alert" radios were restored at 1715 EDT. The licensee will inform the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Barkley).
"On October 5, 2004 at 1253 the "Tone -Alert" notification system for Oswego County was determined to be out of service. This impacts the ability to readily notify a portion of the Emergency Planning Zone population for the Nine-Mile Point and James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plants. The failure was caused by the unplanned loss of required telephone lines, the line between the transmitter and the National Weather Service. Verizon is currently working on repairs and expect that the repairs should be completed by 1700.
"The loss of the "Tone-Alert" radios constitutes a significant loss of emergency off-site communications ability. Compensatory actions have been verified to be available should the prompt notification system be needed. This consists of utilizing local law enforcement personnel for 'route-alerting' of affected areas."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
* * * UPDATE 2115 EDT ON 10/05/04 FROM JOHN MANLY TO S. SANDIN * * *
The "Tone-Alert" radios were restored at 1715 EDT. The licensee will inform the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R1DO (Barkley).
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41094
Facility: HOPE CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: RITA BRADDICK
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: RITA BRADDICK
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 10/05/2004
Notification Time: 18:48 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2004
Event Time: 13:34 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/25/2004
Notification Time: 18:48 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2004
Event Time: 13:34 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/25/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
RICHARD BARKLEY (R1)
RICHARD BARKLEY (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 UNDERVOLTAGE CONDITION INITATED DIESEL LOAD SEQUENCER, ETC. DIESEL DID NOT START.
"At approximately 1334, during realignment from monthly surveillance testing of the normal and alternate power
supply breakers to the 10 A404 vital 4 Kv bus, an inadvertent undervoltage condition appears to have occurred.
This condition resulted in initiation of the diesel load sequencer and tripping of the normal loads supplied by this
bus. The undervoltage condition was momentary in nature, the load sequencer stopped upon restoration of voltage
prior to starting the emergency diesel generator and operators successfully restarted the equipment that had tripped
and restored the load sequencer. The D Emergency Diesel Generator is considered to be operable at this time.
"The cause of the occurrence is under investigation. The plant is stable in Operational Condition 1 at 100% power.
"This event is being reported in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) 'Any event or condition that results in
valid actuation of any of the systems listed in paragraph (b)(3)(iv)(B) subsection 8', specifically in this case,
Emergency ac electrical power systems." LAC Township notified by licensee.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
* * * RETRACTION PROVIDED FROM BRADDICK TO KNOKE AT 1503 ON 11/25/04. * * *
"Upon further review this event was determined to not meet the reportability requirements of 10CFR50.72. The event that caused the momentary interruption to the 10A404 vital bus (i.e., less then a second) did not result in an actuation of a listed system (Emergency ac electrical power systems, including: Emergency diesel generators (EDGs)). Because the event did not meet the NUREG 1022 reporting requirement specified in 10CFR50.72 (b)(3)(iv)(A) it has been determine to not be reportable."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee. LAC Township notified by licensee.
Notified R1DO (Dimitriadis)
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41095
Facility: SEABROOK
Region: 1 State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RON STRICKLAND
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 1 State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RON STRICKLAND
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 10/05/2004
Notification Time: 19:58 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2004
Event Time: 18:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/05/2004
Notification Time: 19:58 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2004
Event Time: 18:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/05/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RICHARD BARKLEY (R1)
RICHARD BARKLEY (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 |
ONE OF TWO PRESSURIZER LEVEL INSTRUMENTATION CHANNELS FOUND TO BE INOPERABLE.
Event reported according to operating license condition 2.G (Failure to operate the station in accordance with Technical Specification).
"Seabrook has discovered that a condition existed that was prohibited by the Technical Specification (TS). Pressurizer level recorder (1-RC-LR-460), one of the two channels of pressurizer level instrumentation required by TS 3.3.3.6, Accident Monitoring Instrumentation, was inoperable for a period longer than the seven days permitted by the TS. The instrument was inoperable for approximately 60 days, from April 5, 2004, until June 4, 2004. This event is being reported in accordance with the Seabrook Station facility operating license, condition 2.G, as a failure to operate the station in accordance with the TS."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
Event reported according to operating license condition 2.G (Failure to operate the station in accordance with Technical Specification).
"Seabrook has discovered that a condition existed that was prohibited by the Technical Specification (TS). Pressurizer level recorder (1-RC-LR-460), one of the two channels of pressurizer level instrumentation required by TS 3.3.3.6, Accident Monitoring Instrumentation, was inoperable for a period longer than the seven days permitted by the TS. The instrument was inoperable for approximately 60 days, from April 5, 2004, until June 4, 2004. This event is being reported in accordance with the Seabrook Station facility operating license, condition 2.G, as a failure to operate the station in accordance with the TS."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 41126
Rep Org: XENOGEN BIOSCIENCES
Licensee: XENOGEN BIOSCIENCES
Region: 1
City: Cranbury State: NJ
County:
License #: 29-30350-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH D'IPPOLITO
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Licensee: XENOGEN BIOSCIENCES
Region: 1
City: Cranbury State: NJ
County:
License #: 29-30350-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH D'IPPOLITO
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 10/15/2004
Notification Time: 15:16 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/15/2004
Notification Time: 15:16 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/15/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
Person (Organization):
BRIAN MCDERMOTT (R1)
C.W. (BILL) REAMER (NMSS)
BRIAN MCDERMOTT (R1)
C.W. (BILL) REAMER (NMSS)
MISSING LICENSED MATERIAL
Summary of email report provided by licensee:
On 10/01/04, one vial of 1000 microcuries of Redivue (deoxycytidine 5-Triphosphate (Dctp)) was received by licensee. Concentration indicated on the vial was 10 microcuries per microliter. This material contains the radioisotope of Phosphorous 32 (P-32). Per procedure, the project leader verified that there was 90 microliters (900 microcuries) of material in the vial by pipette after delivery receipt. The project leader did notice that there was some material on the lip of the container and also on the plug that seals the vial, but this amount was not able to be quantified. On 10/05/04, the last intended use of the vial, the project leader intended to withdraw 100 microcuries when inventory records indicated that 150 microcuries should have been available. The project leader was only able to retrieve 50 microcuries (5 microliters).
Both discrepancies noted above indicate a potential loss of 200 microcuries of P-32. It is believed that the original discrepancy of 100 microcuries was present in the vial but distributed around the lip and sides of the vial. The second discrepancy of 100 microcuries discovered on 10/05/04 is believed to be the result of excess material sticking to the tip of the pipette or when setting the volume of the pipette. There is no evidence of intentional removal of material from the vial or use of material without the activity being logged in the isotope inventory log.
There was no indication of any contamination via the weekly swipe analysis and a survey of the laboratory area. Other sections of the building show no indication of contamination or individuals being exposed to radiation.
Summary of email report provided by licensee:
On 10/01/04, one vial of 1000 microcuries of Redivue (deoxycytidine 5-Triphosphate (Dctp)) was received by licensee. Concentration indicated on the vial was 10 microcuries per microliter. This material contains the radioisotope of Phosphorous 32 (P-32). Per procedure, the project leader verified that there was 90 microliters (900 microcuries) of material in the vial by pipette after delivery receipt. The project leader did notice that there was some material on the lip of the container and also on the plug that seals the vial, but this amount was not able to be quantified. On 10/05/04, the last intended use of the vial, the project leader intended to withdraw 100 microcuries when inventory records indicated that 150 microcuries should have been available. The project leader was only able to retrieve 50 microcuries (5 microliters).
Both discrepancies noted above indicate a potential loss of 200 microcuries of P-32. It is believed that the original discrepancy of 100 microcuries was present in the vial but distributed around the lip and sides of the vial. The second discrepancy of 100 microcuries discovered on 10/05/04 is believed to be the result of excess material sticking to the tip of the pipette or when setting the volume of the pipette. There is no evidence of intentional removal of material from the vial or use of material without the activity being logged in the isotope inventory log.
There was no indication of any contamination via the weekly swipe analysis and a survey of the laboratory area. Other sections of the building show no indication of contamination or individuals being exposed to radiation.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 41136
Rep Org: TENNESSEE DIV OF RAD HEALTH
Licensee: DURATEK MEMPHIS GROUP
Region: 1
City: MEMPHIS State: TN
County:
License #: R-79171
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DEBRA SHULTS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: DURATEK MEMPHIS GROUP
Region: 1
City: MEMPHIS State: TN
County:
License #: R-79171
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DEBRA SHULTS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 10/19/2004
Notification Time: 16:15 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/25/2004
Notification Time: 16:15 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/25/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
JACK WHITTEN (R4)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
JACK WHITTEN (R4)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING SHIPMENT OF PACKAGES WITH REMOVABLE CONTAMINATION
"On October 18, the licensee called the Division [Tennessee Division of Radiological Health] to report that a shipment brokered by Duratek from their facility in Memphis, TN on September 29 arrived at Laguna Verde Power Station near Veracruz, Mexico on October 5 with three boxes exceeding the removable contamination limits of 49CFR173.443. The boxes contained contaminated equipment, to be used at the Power Station during an outage. The equipment was contaminated with mixed fission/activation products. There was no contamination found on the truck. The boxes were decontaminated onsite."
Tennessee Event report ID No.: TN-04-151
* * * UPDATE FROM TENNESSEE DIVISION OF RAD HEALTH TO BILL HUFFMAN AT 16:30 EDT ON 10/25/04 * * *
"This event was reported on 10/19/04 as exceeding the removable contamination limits of 49 CFR 173.443. The licensee has investigated the incident which involved three boxes of GE Nuclear equipment shipped from the licensee to Laguna Verde Nuclear Plant in Mexico. The investigation has shown that this shipment did not violate applicable regulations for international shipments of radioactive materials and most likely did not violate the limits for shipments under the US DOT regulations. The latter statement is qualified. Because the data from Laguna Verde is not sufficient to make any other determination. The area averaging and the smear removal efficiencies were not determined. The investigation has revealed that the shipment violated Laguna Verde's acceptance procedures for loose contamination."
NMSS EO ( Miller), R1DO (Cahill), and R4DO (Sanborn) have been informed.
"On October 18, the licensee called the Division [Tennessee Division of Radiological Health] to report that a shipment brokered by Duratek from their facility in Memphis, TN on September 29 arrived at Laguna Verde Power Station near Veracruz, Mexico on October 5 with three boxes exceeding the removable contamination limits of 49CFR173.443. The boxes contained contaminated equipment, to be used at the Power Station during an outage. The equipment was contaminated with mixed fission/activation products. There was no contamination found on the truck. The boxes were decontaminated onsite."
Tennessee Event report ID No.: TN-04-151
* * * UPDATE FROM TENNESSEE DIVISION OF RAD HEALTH TO BILL HUFFMAN AT 16:30 EDT ON 10/25/04 * * *
"This event was reported on 10/19/04 as exceeding the removable contamination limits of 49 CFR 173.443. The licensee has investigated the incident which involved three boxes of GE Nuclear equipment shipped from the licensee to Laguna Verde Nuclear Plant in Mexico. The investigation has shown that this shipment did not violate applicable regulations for international shipments of radioactive materials and most likely did not violate the limits for shipments under the US DOT regulations. The latter statement is qualified. Because the data from Laguna Verde is not sufficient to make any other determination. The area averaging and the smear removal efficiencies were not determined. The investigation has revealed that the shipment violated Laguna Verde's acceptance procedures for loose contamination."
NMSS EO ( Miller), R1DO (Cahill), and R4DO (Sanborn) have been informed.