Event Notification Report for June 04, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/03/2008 - 06/04/2008
EVENT NUMBERS
44263444684426744268
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44263
Facility: HOPE CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: BERNARD LITKETT
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: BERNARD LITKETT
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 06/04/2008
Notification Time: 07:58 [ET]
Event Date: 06/04/2008
Event Time: 02:57 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/06/2008
Notification Time: 07:58 [ET]
Event Date: 06/04/2008
Event Time: 02:57 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/06/2008
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):
PAMELA HENDERSON (R1)
PAMELA HENDERSON (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 95 | Power Operation | 95 | Power Operation |
HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT INJECTION SYSTEM DECLARED INOPERABLE
"On 6/04/08 at 0257, the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) system was declared inoperable. The HPCI pump was placed in service to evaluate HPCI pump start performance. The HPCI pump tripped on low suction pressure when started. An Event Response Team is assembled to investigate the cause of the low suction trip of HPCI.
"Loss of the HPCI system is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v) as loss of a single train safety system required to mitigate the consequences of an accident. No additional Emergency Core Cooling Systems or Safety Related equipment was inoperable during this time period."
The licensee is in a 14 day LCO due to TS 3.5.1.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * RETRACTION ON 6/6/08 AT 1933 EST FROM LITKETT TO HUFFMAN * * *
"The purpose of this notification is to retract a previous report made on 6/04/08 at 0758 (EN# 44263). The High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) system was declared inoperable. The HPCI pump was placed in service to evaluate HPCI pump start performance. The HPCI pump received a momentary low suction pressure trip signal in the test configuration alignment.
"Since the initial report, failure mode cause technical evaluation has determined that the HPCI was always able to satisfy its design safety function. Additional instrumentation was added and data collected from seven HPCI test runs was analyzed. As evidenced by the successful completion of its IST test and the detailed review of multiple HPCI runs, the HPCI system was always able to perform its design function because:
--- HPCI restarted on its own with no operator action.
--- HPCI would meet its injection time requirements.
--- Required flows and required pressures were reached on all HPCI runs .
"Therefore HPCI was never inoperable.
"The NRC resident has been informed of the retraction."
R1DO (Henderson) notified.
"On 6/04/08 at 0257, the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) system was declared inoperable. The HPCI pump was placed in service to evaluate HPCI pump start performance. The HPCI pump tripped on low suction pressure when started. An Event Response Team is assembled to investigate the cause of the low suction trip of HPCI.
"Loss of the HPCI system is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v) as loss of a single train safety system required to mitigate the consequences of an accident. No additional Emergency Core Cooling Systems or Safety Related equipment was inoperable during this time period."
The licensee is in a 14 day LCO due to TS 3.5.1.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * RETRACTION ON 6/6/08 AT 1933 EST FROM LITKETT TO HUFFMAN * * *
"The purpose of this notification is to retract a previous report made on 6/04/08 at 0758 (EN# 44263). The High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) system was declared inoperable. The HPCI pump was placed in service to evaluate HPCI pump start performance. The HPCI pump received a momentary low suction pressure trip signal in the test configuration alignment.
"Since the initial report, failure mode cause technical evaluation has determined that the HPCI was always able to satisfy its design safety function. Additional instrumentation was added and data collected from seven HPCI test runs was analyzed. As evidenced by the successful completion of its IST test and the detailed review of multiple HPCI runs, the HPCI system was always able to perform its design function because:
--- HPCI restarted on its own with no operator action.
--- HPCI would meet its injection time requirements.
--- Required flows and required pressures were reached on all HPCI runs .
"Therefore HPCI was never inoperable.
"The NRC resident has been informed of the retraction."
R1DO (Henderson) notified.
Hospital
Event Number: 44468
Rep Org: US AIR FORCE
Licensee: US AIR FORCE
Region: 1
City: WASHINGTON State: DC
County:
License #: 42-23539-01AF
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Lt. Col. CRAIG ADAMS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: US AIR FORCE
Region: 1
City: WASHINGTON State: DC
County:
License #: 42-23539-01AF
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Lt. Col. CRAIG ADAMS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 09/05/2008
Notification Time: 19:50 [ET]
Event Date: 06/04/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/05/2008
Notification Time: 19:50 [ET]
Event Date: 06/04/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/05/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
35.3047(a) - EMBRYO/FETUS DOSE > 50 mSv
10 CFR Section:
35.3047(a) - EMBRYO/FETUS DOSE > 50 mSv
Person (Organization):
JAMES DWYER (R1)
WILLIAM JONES (R4)
RICHARD TURTIL (FSME)
JAMES DWYER (R1)
WILLIAM JONES (R4)
RICHARD TURTIL (FSME)
REPORT INVOLVING A PATIENT WITH AN UNDETECTED PREGNANCY WHO RECEIVED THERAPEUTIC I-131 TREATMENT
On 06/02/08, a female patient was tested for pregnancy prior to receiving a therapeutic Iodine-131 (I-131) dose at the Wilford Hall Medical Center located on Lackland AFB near San Antonio, TX. The serum screening result was negative. A dose of 149.2 millicuries I-131 was subsequently administered on 06/04/08 with no complications. On 08/13/08, the patient was informed she was pregnant. Follow-up consultation with the REAC (Radiation Emergency Assistance Center) and calculations determined that the dose to the fetus was approximately 31.5 Rad. However, since the incident occurred early in the zygote phase of development there is no anticipated adverse consequences.
The Air Force Radioisotope Committee was notified of this incident on 08/27/08.
On 06/02/08, a female patient was tested for pregnancy prior to receiving a therapeutic Iodine-131 (I-131) dose at the Wilford Hall Medical Center located on Lackland AFB near San Antonio, TX. The serum screening result was negative. A dose of 149.2 millicuries I-131 was subsequently administered on 06/04/08 with no complications. On 08/13/08, the patient was informed she was pregnant. Follow-up consultation with the REAC (Radiation Emergency Assistance Center) and calculations determined that the dose to the fetus was approximately 31.5 Rad. However, since the incident occurred early in the zygote phase of development there is no anticipated adverse consequences.
The Air Force Radioisotope Committee was notified of this incident on 08/27/08.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44267
Facility: CLINTON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: MAXWELL KIER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: MAXWELL KIER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 06/04/2008
Notification Time: 20:05 [ET]
Event Date: 06/04/2008
Event Time: 18:11 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/10/2008
Notification Time: 20:05 [ET]
Event Date: 06/04/2008
Event Time: 18:11 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/10/2008
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):
PATTY PELKE (R3)
PATTY PELKE (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 96 | Power Operation | 96 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO FLOOD WATCH
"On June 4, 2008 at 18:11 hours, Clinton Lake level reached 694 feet 0 inches (mean sea level). Normal lake level is 690 feet 0 inches. Per Clinton Power Station (CPS) procedure 4303.02, 'Abnormal Lake Level,' the CPS Main Dam - Emergency Action Plan requires that a 'Flood Watch' be declared. This resulted in a notification to the DeWitt County Sheriff's Department that occurred at 18:14 hours. Lake level continues to slowly rise due to the heavy rains received in the area for the past several days. Expected peak is approximately [694 feet 6 inches]. Mitigating measures are currently being instituted as a precautionary measure in the screen house, per CPS procedures."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 1058 EDT ON 6/10/2008 FROM MAX KIER TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
The licensee has terminated their flood watch at 0900 CDT.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector and has notified the DeWitt County Sheriff.
Notified the R3DO (Lipa).
"On June 4, 2008 at 18:11 hours, Clinton Lake level reached 694 feet 0 inches (mean sea level). Normal lake level is 690 feet 0 inches. Per Clinton Power Station (CPS) procedure 4303.02, 'Abnormal Lake Level,' the CPS Main Dam - Emergency Action Plan requires that a 'Flood Watch' be declared. This resulted in a notification to the DeWitt County Sheriff's Department that occurred at 18:14 hours. Lake level continues to slowly rise due to the heavy rains received in the area for the past several days. Expected peak is approximately [694 feet 6 inches]. Mitigating measures are currently being instituted as a precautionary measure in the screen house, per CPS procedures."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 1058 EDT ON 6/10/2008 FROM MAX KIER TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
The licensee has terminated their flood watch at 0900 CDT.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector and has notified the DeWitt County Sheriff.
Notified the R3DO (Lipa).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44268
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: CALVIN WARD
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: CALVIN WARD
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 06/04/2008
Notification Time: 21:10 [ET]
Event Date: 06/04/2008
Event Time: 17:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/04/2008
Notification Time: 21:10 [ET]
Event Date: 06/04/2008
Event Time: 17:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/04/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
Person (Organization):
ROBERT HAAG (R2)
ROBERT HAAG (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | M/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
MANUAL REACTOR TRIP FOLLOWING LOSS OF MAIN FEEDWATER PUMP
"On 6/4/2008 at 17:30 hrs an unplanned manual reactor trip was initiated on St. Lucie Unit 2 from 100% power due to a trip of the 2B Heater Drain pump leading to a trip of the 2A Main Feedwater Pump and decreasing S/G levels. The Reactor was manually tripped due to decreasing Steam Generator levels.
"Following the reactor trip, EOP-1, Standard Post Trip Actions, and EOP-2, Reactor Trip Recovery procedures were completed and Unit 2 was stabilized in Mode 3. All control rods fully inserted. The S/G Safety Valves lifted and the last valve reseated at 950 psig. Feedwater to the S/G was supplied by the 2B Main FW Pumps and then the Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps. Unit 2 electrical requirements are provided from offsite power. All safe shutdown equipment operated as expected. There were no major equipment failures. Unit 1 was not affected by this event. The Grid is stable."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On 6/4/2008 at 17:30 hrs an unplanned manual reactor trip was initiated on St. Lucie Unit 2 from 100% power due to a trip of the 2B Heater Drain pump leading to a trip of the 2A Main Feedwater Pump and decreasing S/G levels. The Reactor was manually tripped due to decreasing Steam Generator levels.
"Following the reactor trip, EOP-1, Standard Post Trip Actions, and EOP-2, Reactor Trip Recovery procedures were completed and Unit 2 was stabilized in Mode 3. All control rods fully inserted. The S/G Safety Valves lifted and the last valve reseated at 950 psig. Feedwater to the S/G was supplied by the 2B Main FW Pumps and then the Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps. Unit 2 electrical requirements are provided from offsite power. All safe shutdown equipment operated as expected. There were no major equipment failures. Unit 1 was not affected by this event. The Grid is stable."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.