Event Notification Report for October 06, 2005
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/05/2005 - 10/06/2005
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42042
Facility: CATAWBA
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JAMIE MCCONNELL
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JAMIE MCCONNELL
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 10/06/2005
Notification Time: 13:57 [ET]
Event Date: 10/06/2005
Event Time: 11:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/14/2005
Notification Time: 13:57 [ET]
Event Date: 10/06/2005
Event Time: 11:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/14/2005
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):
BRIAN BONSER (R2)
BRIAN BONSER (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 - OIL SPILL TO NAVIGABLE WATERS
There was an "oil spill to navigable waters (Lake Wylie), requiring DHEC [Department of Health and Environmental Control] SC [South Carolina] notification."
The oil was in an onsite yard drain. The site staff was not aware of the oil in the drain. Before the yard drain was emptied, rains caused the yard drain to overflow resulting in oil entry into the lake.
"Site hazmat response [was] initiated. An offsite agency will be called in to assist in the clean up. At this time the source of the spill is unknown. [The] oil spill does not appear to be ongoing."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE ON 11/14/05 AT 1605 EDT FROM EVERETT TO COSTA * * *
"Catawba Nuclear Station Environmental, Department determined that an update to the 10/06/05 oil spill was required and the update was given at 13:58 on 10/14/05. The original notification to the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) identified oil in navigable waters, but did not identify the underground line used to transfer diesel fuel from a sump to an underground used oil tank as the potential oil source.
"Catawba is in the process of developing plans to excavate the suspect piping area in order to evaluate the piping and repair/replace as necessary. These plans will include mitigation strategies for materials contaminated by the spill event. The suspect piping has been isolated and the oil removed from the affected navigable waters."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (Decker).
There was an "oil spill to navigable waters (Lake Wylie), requiring DHEC [Department of Health and Environmental Control] SC [South Carolina] notification."
The oil was in an onsite yard drain. The site staff was not aware of the oil in the drain. Before the yard drain was emptied, rains caused the yard drain to overflow resulting in oil entry into the lake.
"Site hazmat response [was] initiated. An offsite agency will be called in to assist in the clean up. At this time the source of the spill is unknown. [The] oil spill does not appear to be ongoing."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE ON 11/14/05 AT 1605 EDT FROM EVERETT TO COSTA * * *
"Catawba Nuclear Station Environmental, Department determined that an update to the 10/06/05 oil spill was required and the update was given at 13:58 on 10/14/05. The original notification to the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) identified oil in navigable waters, but did not identify the underground line used to transfer diesel fuel from a sump to an underground used oil tank as the potential oil source.
"Catawba is in the process of developing plans to excavate the suspect piping area in order to evaluate the piping and repair/replace as necessary. These plans will include mitigation strategies for materials contaminated by the spill event. The suspect piping has been isolated and the oil removed from the affected navigable waters."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (Decker).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42043
Facility: OCONEE
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: RANDY TODD
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: RANDY TODD
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 10/06/2005
Notification Time: 15:53 [ET]
Event Date: 10/06/2005
Event Time: 09:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/06/2005
Notification Time: 15:53 [ET]
Event Date: 10/06/2005
Event Time: 09:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/06/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
BRIAN BONSER (R2)
BRIAN BONSER (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 |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY REPORT INVOLVING A LICENSED EMPLOYEE
A licensed employee had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been suspended. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
A licensed employee had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been suspended. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 42044
Rep Org: GUARDIAN AUTOMOTIVE
Licensee: NRD LLC
Region: 3
City: EVANSVILLE State: IN
County:
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK BERTRAM
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: NRD LLC
Region: 3
City: EVANSVILLE State: IN
County:
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK BERTRAM
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 10/07/2005
Notification Time: 16:38 [ET]
Event Date: 10/06/2005
Event Time: 21:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 10/07/2005
Notification Time: 16:38 [ET]
Event Date: 10/06/2005
Event Time: 21:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 10/07/2005
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):
BRUCE BURGESS (R3)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
BRUCE BURGESS (R3)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
LOST GENERAL LICENSED MATERIAL
On 10/6/05 Guardian Automotive lost the barrel of an air gun used to ionize automotive parts in a manufacturing process. The company searched for the material but was unable to locate it. It is thought that the material may have been inadvertently disposed of in the trash.
The material consisted of a 2 to 3 inch long by less than 1 inch in diameter section of an air gun with a 5.41 millicurie (maximum) Po 210 source inside. The gun was made by NRD LLC. The model number of the air gun is P-2000.
On 10/6/05 Guardian Automotive lost the barrel of an air gun used to ionize automotive parts in a manufacturing process. The company searched for the material but was unable to locate it. It is thought that the material may have been inadvertently disposed of in the trash.
The material consisted of a 2 to 3 inch long by less than 1 inch in diameter section of an air gun with a 5.41 millicurie (maximum) Po 210 source inside. The gun was made by NRD LLC. The model number of the air gun is P-2000.