Event Notification Report for December 15, 2004
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41265
Facility: SURRY
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVID HERRING
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVID HERRING
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 12/15/2004
Notification Time: 11:38 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2004
Event Time: 10:06 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/15/2004
Notification Time: 11:38 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2004
Event Time: 10:06 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/15/2004
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):
JAY HENSON (R2)
JAY HENSON (R2)
| 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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION - MILITARY FLARE FOUND IN WATER
"At 10:06 hours, Surry Power Station requested outside assistance from the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Police to remove an unknown device which was found floating in the water near the Surry Power Station Circulating Water Intake facility. The unknown device measures 2 inches in diameter and is approximately 14 inches long. It was marked with the following information: 'white phosphorus - contact military or law enforcement.' It is believed this is not an explosive device but a military flare.
"In addition, notification was made to the Surry County Sheriff department at 10:10 hours.
"The Virginia State Police in turn have notified the Navy EOD at Little Creek for assistance. This is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR50.72, (b) (2) (xi)."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 10:06 hours, Surry Power Station requested outside assistance from the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Police to remove an unknown device which was found floating in the water near the Surry Power Station Circulating Water Intake facility. The unknown device measures 2 inches in diameter and is approximately 14 inches long. It was marked with the following information: 'white phosphorus - contact military or law enforcement.' It is believed this is not an explosive device but a military flare.
"In addition, notification was made to the Surry County Sheriff department at 10:10 hours.
"The Virginia State Police in turn have notified the Navy EOD at Little Creek for assistance. This is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR50.72, (b) (2) (xi)."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 41266
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: REED ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.
Region: 4
City: Cedar hill State: TX
County:
License #: L04343-000
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES OGDEN
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Licensee: REED ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.
Region: 4
City: Cedar hill State: TX
County:
License #: L04343-000
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES OGDEN
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 12/15/2004
Notification Time: 13:55 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2004
Notification Time: 13:55 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GREG PICK (R4)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
MEXICO NCNSS
AARON DANIS (TAS)
GREG PICK (R4)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
MEXICO NCNSS
AARON DANIS (TAS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was received via facsimile:
"The driver/operator of a company vehicle transported the nuclear moisture density gauge to his residence in Cedar Hill, Texas, rather than return it to permanent storage. The gauge was missing when the operator prepared to leave his residence this morning [12/15/04]. The stolen gauge is an older Troxler Model 3401B that was re-built into a Model 3411B, Serial No. 12990 containing two Special Form, sealed sources: Cs-137, nominal 8 millicuries, Serial No. 501337, and Am-241/Be, nominal 40 millicuries, Serial No. 47-8300. The gauge was removed from the company truck by cutting the security chain sometime during the hours of darkness. Both the gauge and the transport container were taken.
"The licensee is thinking of offering a reward and posting it both in the local newspaper and in advertising on a local news channel. Reward, if offered, will be no questions asked for return of the gauge."
Texas Incident No: I-8193
* * * UPDATE FROM RAY JISHA TO W GOTT AT 1517 ON 12/23/04 * * *
At 2300 on 12/21/04, Dallas Fire Department found the stolen gauge intact in a shopping cart in a shopping center parking lot. The gauge was returned to the Reed engineering group.
Notified NMSS (T Essig), R4DO (Spitzberg), TAS (J Foster) (email), and faxed to Mexico.
The following information was received via facsimile:
"The driver/operator of a company vehicle transported the nuclear moisture density gauge to his residence in Cedar Hill, Texas, rather than return it to permanent storage. The gauge was missing when the operator prepared to leave his residence this morning [12/15/04]. The stolen gauge is an older Troxler Model 3401B that was re-built into a Model 3411B, Serial No. 12990 containing two Special Form, sealed sources: Cs-137, nominal 8 millicuries, Serial No. 501337, and Am-241/Be, nominal 40 millicuries, Serial No. 47-8300. The gauge was removed from the company truck by cutting the security chain sometime during the hours of darkness. Both the gauge and the transport container were taken.
"The licensee is thinking of offering a reward and posting it both in the local newspaper and in advertising on a local news channel. Reward, if offered, will be no questions asked for return of the gauge."
Texas Incident No: I-8193
* * * UPDATE FROM RAY JISHA TO W GOTT AT 1517 ON 12/23/04 * * *
At 2300 on 12/21/04, Dallas Fire Department found the stolen gauge intact in a shopping cart in a shopping center parking lot. The gauge was returned to the Reed engineering group.
Notified NMSS (T Essig), R4DO (Spitzberg), TAS (J Foster) (email), and faxed to Mexico.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41267
Facility: MONTICELLO
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: RANDY SAND
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: RANDY SAND
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 12/15/2004
Notification Time: 14:00 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2004
Event Time: 07:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/15/2004
Notification Time: 14:00 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2004
Event Time: 07:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/15/2004
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):
ROGER LANKSBURY (R3)
ROGER LANKSBURY (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 |
HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT INJECTION (HPCI) SYSTEM PUMP BEARING OIL PLUG FOUND LOOSE
"The oil plug on the HPCI booster pump bearing was discovered to be loose at approximately 2100 [CST] on 12/14/2004. Upon discovery, the plug was re-tightened. The plug may or may not have fallen out had the HPCI system initiated.
"HPCI is operable, but subsequent evaluation has determined this to be reportable because, at the time of discovery, HPCI operation could not be assured. Event investigation is on-going."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
"The oil plug on the HPCI booster pump bearing was discovered to be loose at approximately 2100 [CST] on 12/14/2004. Upon discovery, the plug was re-tightened. The plug may or may not have fallen out had the HPCI system initiated.
"HPCI is operable, but subsequent evaluation has determined this to be reportable because, at the time of discovery, HPCI operation could not be assured. Event investigation is on-going."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.