Event Notification Report for January 18, 2006
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/17/2006 - 01/18/2006
EVENT NUMBERS
422724227342266422674226942842
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42272
Facility: PERRY
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: HENRY KELLY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: HENRY KELLY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 01/18/2006
Notification Time: 19:25 [ET]
Event Date: 01/18/2006
Event Time: 10:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2006
Notification Time: 19:25 [ET]
Event Date: 01/18/2006
Event Time: 10:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2006
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 84 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
24-HOUR CONDITION OF LICENSE REPORT INVOLVING FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM NON-COMPLIANCE
"This notification is being made pursuant to the Perry Nuclear Operating License section 2.C.6 (violation of the Fire Protection Program).
"Incorrect configuration of Division 1 remote shutdown panel wiring was identified during performance of surveillance testing. This incorrect configuration is associated with the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling motor operated exhaust valve. In the event of a fire in the control room, the motor operated exhaust valve would have the potential for spurious operation caused by fire induced shorts prior to isolation from the control room. Repairs and operator actions could have been taken to restore the valve. However, these repairs and operator actions are not currently identified in the Fire Protection Safe Shutdown analysis or associated operating procedures. Therefore, for this issue Perry does not comply with the Perry Fire Protection Program.
"Repairs have been completed and configuration has been restored."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
"This notification is being made pursuant to the Perry Nuclear Operating License section 2.C.6 (violation of the Fire Protection Program).
"Incorrect configuration of Division 1 remote shutdown panel wiring was identified during performance of surveillance testing. This incorrect configuration is associated with the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling motor operated exhaust valve. In the event of a fire in the control room, the motor operated exhaust valve would have the potential for spurious operation caused by fire induced shorts prior to isolation from the control room. Repairs and operator actions could have been taken to restore the valve. However, these repairs and operator actions are not currently identified in the Fire Protection Safe Shutdown analysis or associated operating procedures. Therefore, for this issue Perry does not comply with the Perry Fire Protection Program.
"Repairs have been completed and configuration has been restored."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 42273
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: CARDINAL HEALTH
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: L01911
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: CARDINAL HEALTH
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: L01911
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 01/19/2006
Notification Time: 09:35 [ET]
Event Date: 01/18/2006
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/2006
Notification Time: 09:35 [ET]
Event Date: 01/18/2006
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/19/2006
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
WILLIAM JONES (R4)
GREG MORELL (NMSS)
WILLIAM JONES (R4)
GREG MORELL (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT OF AN EXTREMITY EXPOSURE GREATER THAN LIMIT
The State provided the following information via email:
"A Nuclear Pharmacy Technician was preparing Tc-99m doses in a very busy pharmacy when his weekly extremity monitor reached an annual limit with a reading of 53,440 mrem for the calendar year of 2005. The licensee's corrective action includes additional training, possible modification of technique, and having corporate health physics staff investigate the incident. The dose was being monitored and management did not anticipate that the employee would exceed the maximum but he had a 'hard week' (12/26-01/06) where his right hand received 3,120 mrem. Corrective action will include hiring new techs since two other dose drawing techs have been 'benched' earlier in the year before their extremity doses would have exceeded the regulatory maximum. Reportedly the RSO and manager [redacted] did not receive the report until today. This is the 3rd busiest nuclear pharmacy in the world supplying ~1,000 doses/day to the greater Houston area. "
TX Event Report ID: TX-06-42273
TX Incident # I-8289
The State provided the following information via email:
"A Nuclear Pharmacy Technician was preparing Tc-99m doses in a very busy pharmacy when his weekly extremity monitor reached an annual limit with a reading of 53,440 mrem for the calendar year of 2005. The licensee's corrective action includes additional training, possible modification of technique, and having corporate health physics staff investigate the incident. The dose was being monitored and management did not anticipate that the employee would exceed the maximum but he had a 'hard week' (12/26-01/06) where his right hand received 3,120 mrem. Corrective action will include hiring new techs since two other dose drawing techs have been 'benched' earlier in the year before their extremity doses would have exceeded the regulatory maximum. Reportedly the RSO and manager [redacted] did not receive the report until today. This is the 3rd busiest nuclear pharmacy in the world supplying ~1,000 doses/day to the greater Houston area. "
TX Event Report ID: TX-06-42273
TX Incident # I-8289
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42266
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: CHARLES ROKES
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: CHARLES ROKES
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 01/18/2006
Notification Time: 11:57 [ET]
Event Date: 01/18/2006
Event Time: 08:48 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2006
Notification Time: 11:57 [ET]
Event Date: 01/18/2006
Event Time: 08:48 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2006
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):
CHRIS HOTT (R1)
CHRIS HOTT (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF POWER TO OFF-SITE EMERGENCY SIRENS
"On January 18, 2006, at 08:48 hours, Emergency Planning determined that greater than 15 of a total of 156 sirens were reported as unavailable due to weather related loss of power as a result of high winds. In accordance with the Indian Point reporting procedure, the loss of 16 or more sirens that can not be returned to service in one hour, constitutes a major loss of the offsite notification capability that requires an 8-hour non-emergency notification in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). The condition was recorded in the Indian Point Energy Center Corrective Action Program as CR-IP2-2006-00246 and actions have been initiated to investigate and correct the condition."
As of 11:40 EST on 01/18/06 there were 31 of 156 sirens out of service.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, as well as the Counties of Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange.
"On January 18, 2006, at 08:48 hours, Emergency Planning determined that greater than 15 of a total of 156 sirens were reported as unavailable due to weather related loss of power as a result of high winds. In accordance with the Indian Point reporting procedure, the loss of 16 or more sirens that can not be returned to service in one hour, constitutes a major loss of the offsite notification capability that requires an 8-hour non-emergency notification in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). The condition was recorded in the Indian Point Energy Center Corrective Action Program as CR-IP2-2006-00246 and actions have been initiated to investigate and correct the condition."
As of 11:40 EST on 01/18/06 there were 31 of 156 sirens out of service.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, as well as the Counties of Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42267
Facility: FARLEY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: BOYD VAN LANDINGHAM
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: BOYD VAN LANDINGHAM
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 01/18/2006
Notification Time: 15:06 [ET]
Event Date: 01/18/2006
Event Time: 11:34 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2006
Notification Time: 15:06 [ET]
Event Date: 01/18/2006
Event Time: 11:34 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2006
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):
CHARLES R. OGLE (R2)
CHARLES R. OGLE (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 |
LOSS OF OFFSITE PUBLIC PROMPT NOTIFICATION FOR GREATER THAN ONE HOUR
"Offsite Public Prompt Notification System, Sirens and Tone Alert Radios were inoperable for greater than one hour. The Primary Console for siren operation at Houston County was found to be non functional at [approximately] 0820 CST during periodic siren tests. The backup console did successfully operate the sirens. However, at 1030 CST the transport system for actuating system failed at Webb, AL and the Backup Console for siren operation as well as Tone Alert Radios became inoperable. The inoperability of the system lasted for one hour and five minutes, being restored at 1134 CST. Initial troubleshooting indicates the problem was with the fiber coaxial cable to the demultiplexer in the transport. The problem could not be repeated, and investigation continues. Repairs for the Primary Console for siren actuation are being facilitated."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and Houston County.
"Offsite Public Prompt Notification System, Sirens and Tone Alert Radios were inoperable for greater than one hour. The Primary Console for siren operation at Houston County was found to be non functional at [approximately] 0820 CST during periodic siren tests. The backup console did successfully operate the sirens. However, at 1030 CST the transport system for actuating system failed at Webb, AL and the Backup Console for siren operation as well as Tone Alert Radios became inoperable. The inoperability of the system lasted for one hour and five minutes, being restored at 1134 CST. Initial troubleshooting indicates the problem was with the fiber coaxial cable to the demultiplexer in the transport. The problem could not be repeated, and investigation continues. Repairs for the Primary Console for siren actuation are being facilitated."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and Houston County.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42269
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: CHARLES ROKES
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: CHARLES ROKES
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 01/18/2006
Notification Time: 17:29 [ET]
Event Date: 01/18/2006
Event Time: 12:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2006
Notification Time: 17:29 [ET]
Event Date: 01/18/2006
Event Time: 12:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2006
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):
CHRIS HOTT (R1)
CHRIS HOTT (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITY DUE TO WEATHER
"On January 18, 2006, at 12:45 hours, Westchester County Emergency Operations Center notified Indian Point that their local emergency service agencies would not be able to accomplish route alerting in the event of an emergency at Indian Point in accordance with the Emergency Plan due to weather related conditions in Westchester County. Westchester County advised that all Westchester County emergency response agencies are fully engaged in storm related responses and have no available manpower. At the time of the Westchester County notification, 18 of 79 sirens in Westchester County were without power due to weather. Westchester County was contacted by Indian Point and the use of outbound calling was discussed. Although Westchester County stated they would use outbound calling, they indicated a concern regarding the availability of the public switch network. New York State Emergency Management office was also contacted by Indian Point regarding this issue and they in turn contacted Westchester County to offer support. In addition, the other counties (Putnam, Rockland and Orange) were contacted regarding their ability to initiate route alerting. Each of the other counties confirmed their ability to perform route alerting. In accordance with NRC reporting guidelines (NUREG1022), if a significant natural hazard causes parts of the response infrastructure to be impaired to the extent that the State and local governments are rendered incapable of fulfilling their responsibilities in the Emergency Plan for the plant, the NRC must be notified. Therefore, based on Westchester County's stated condition, an 8-hour non-emergency notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). The condition was recorded in the Indian Point Energy Center Corrective Action Program as CR-IP2-2006-00256 and actions have been initiated to investigate and correct the condition. The notification of the loss of sirens was reported at 11:57 hours, by Event Notification log No. 42266. At 16:41 hours, Westchester County advised Indian Point that local municipalities will be able to handle required route alerting responsibilities if there is an event at Indian Point."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On January 18, 2006, at 12:45 hours, Westchester County Emergency Operations Center notified Indian Point that their local emergency service agencies would not be able to accomplish route alerting in the event of an emergency at Indian Point in accordance with the Emergency Plan due to weather related conditions in Westchester County. Westchester County advised that all Westchester County emergency response agencies are fully engaged in storm related responses and have no available manpower. At the time of the Westchester County notification, 18 of 79 sirens in Westchester County were without power due to weather. Westchester County was contacted by Indian Point and the use of outbound calling was discussed. Although Westchester County stated they would use outbound calling, they indicated a concern regarding the availability of the public switch network. New York State Emergency Management office was also contacted by Indian Point regarding this issue and they in turn contacted Westchester County to offer support. In addition, the other counties (Putnam, Rockland and Orange) were contacted regarding their ability to initiate route alerting. Each of the other counties confirmed their ability to perform route alerting. In accordance with NRC reporting guidelines (NUREG1022), if a significant natural hazard causes parts of the response infrastructure to be impaired to the extent that the State and local governments are rendered incapable of fulfilling their responsibilities in the Emergency Plan for the plant, the NRC must be notified. Therefore, based on Westchester County's stated condition, an 8-hour non-emergency notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). The condition was recorded in the Indian Point Energy Center Corrective Action Program as CR-IP2-2006-00256 and actions have been initiated to investigate and correct the condition. The notification of the loss of sirens was reported at 11:57 hours, by Event Notification log No. 42266. At 16:41 hours, Westchester County advised Indian Point that local municipalities will be able to handle required route alerting responsibilities if there is an event at Indian Point."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 42842
Rep Org: MISSISSIPPI DIV OF RAD HEALTH
Licensee: METAL PROCESSORS, INC.
Region: 4
City: State: MS
County: HINDS COUNTY
License #: GL-384
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JEFF ALGEE
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: METAL PROCESSORS, INC.
Region: 4
City: State: MS
County: HINDS COUNTY
License #: GL-384
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JEFF ALGEE
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 09/15/2006
Notification Time: 09:33 [ET]
Event Date: 01/18/2006
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/15/2006
Notification Time: 09:33 [ET]
Event Date: 01/18/2006
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/15/2006
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CLAUDE JOHNSON (R4)
SANDRA WASTLER (NMSS)
CLAUDE JOHNSON (R4)
SANDRA WASTLER (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT OF DAMAGED ALLOY ANALYZER CONTAINING A CADMIUM-109 SOURCE
The State provided the following information via email:
"DRH [Mississippi Division of Radiological Health] received notification on 8-7-06 from Metal Processors, Inc. that on 1-18-06 a Niton XL 309 Alloy Analyzer containing a 10mCi Cadmium-109 source (Serial # U3278NR6620) was accidentally run over by a company vehicle. Metal Processors personnel collected the device and contacted the manufacturer. The gauge was subsequently leak tested and showed no leakage. The device was sent back to the manufacturer for disposal."
Mississippi Report # MS-06010
The State provided the following information via email:
"DRH [Mississippi Division of Radiological Health] received notification on 8-7-06 from Metal Processors, Inc. that on 1-18-06 a Niton XL 309 Alloy Analyzer containing a 10mCi Cadmium-109 source (Serial # U3278NR6620) was accidentally run over by a company vehicle. Metal Processors personnel collected the device and contacted the manufacturer. The gauge was subsequently leak tested and showed no leakage. The device was sent back to the manufacturer for disposal."
Mississippi Report # MS-06010