Event Notification Report for September 17, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/16/2012 - 09/17/2012
EVENT NUMBERS
4850548313483144831548316
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48505
Facility: BROWNS FERRY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: RODNEY NACOSTE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: RODNEY NACOSTE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 11/14/2012
Notification Time: 15:34 [ET]
Event Date: 09/17/2012
Event Time: 03:12 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/14/2012
Notification Time: 15:34 [ET]
Event Date: 09/17/2012
Event Time: 03:12 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/14/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.73(a)(1) - INVALID SPECIF SYSTEM ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.73(a)(1) - INVALID SPECIF SYSTEM ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
MALCOLM WIDMANN (R2DO)
MALCOLM WIDMANN (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 80 | Power Operation |
60-DAY OPTIONAL TELEPHONIC NOTIFICATION OF INVALID ACTUATION OF CONTAINMENT ISOLATION SIGNALS
"This 60-day telephone notification is being made in accordance with the reporting requirements specified by 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) and 10 CFR 50.73(a)(1) to describe an invalid actuation of a general containment isolation signal affecting more than one system.
"On September 13, 2012, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) personnel completed the installation of three metal-oxide varistors (MOVs), MOV1, MOV2, and MOV3, on the governor of the 3C Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) as part of a design change. On September 17, 2012, at 0312 hours Central Daylight Time (CDT), during post-modification testing of the 3C EDG, the Direct Current (DC) control circuit breaker tripped, causing a loss of governor control power for the 3C EDG. This event resulted in the loss of the 3B Reactor Protection System (RPS) Bus. In addition, Primary Containment Isolation System (PCIS) groups 3, 6, and 8 successfully isolated. The Steam Vault Booster Fan tripped and the 3B Steam Jet Air Ejector isolated. Standby Gas Treatment (SGT) Trains 'A' and 'B' and Control Room Emergency Ventilation Train 'A' initiated. The SGT Train 'C' was already in service for BFN, Unit 3, Reactor Zone Ventilation.
"Plant Conditions which initiate PCIS Group 3 actuations are Reactor Vessel Low Water Level or Reactor Water Cleanup Area High Temperature. The PCIS Group 6 actuations are initiated by Reactor Vessel Low Water Level, High Drywell Pressure, or Reactor Building Ventilation Exhaust High Radiation (Reactor Zone or Refuel Zone). The PCIS Group 8 actuations are initiated by Low Reactor Vessel Water Level or High Drywell Pressure. At the time of the event, these conditions did not exist; therefore, the actuation of the PCIS was invalid.
"The affected equipment responded as designed. On September 17, 2012, at 0335 hours CDT, Operations personnel restored the 3B RPS Bus.
"This condition was the result of MOV1 and MOV3 operating due to induced current in their associated ground cables. This resulted in grounds which tripped the DC control power breaker. To address this condition, MOV1 and MOV3 were permanently removed.
"There were no safety consequences or impact to the health and safety of the public as a result of this event. This event was entered into the Corrective Action Program as Problem Evaluation Report 610091.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of this event."
"This 60-day telephone notification is being made in accordance with the reporting requirements specified by 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) and 10 CFR 50.73(a)(1) to describe an invalid actuation of a general containment isolation signal affecting more than one system.
"On September 13, 2012, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) personnel completed the installation of three metal-oxide varistors (MOVs), MOV1, MOV2, and MOV3, on the governor of the 3C Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) as part of a design change. On September 17, 2012, at 0312 hours Central Daylight Time (CDT), during post-modification testing of the 3C EDG, the Direct Current (DC) control circuit breaker tripped, causing a loss of governor control power for the 3C EDG. This event resulted in the loss of the 3B Reactor Protection System (RPS) Bus. In addition, Primary Containment Isolation System (PCIS) groups 3, 6, and 8 successfully isolated. The Steam Vault Booster Fan tripped and the 3B Steam Jet Air Ejector isolated. Standby Gas Treatment (SGT) Trains 'A' and 'B' and Control Room Emergency Ventilation Train 'A' initiated. The SGT Train 'C' was already in service for BFN, Unit 3, Reactor Zone Ventilation.
"Plant Conditions which initiate PCIS Group 3 actuations are Reactor Vessel Low Water Level or Reactor Water Cleanup Area High Temperature. The PCIS Group 6 actuations are initiated by Reactor Vessel Low Water Level, High Drywell Pressure, or Reactor Building Ventilation Exhaust High Radiation (Reactor Zone or Refuel Zone). The PCIS Group 8 actuations are initiated by Low Reactor Vessel Water Level or High Drywell Pressure. At the time of the event, these conditions did not exist; therefore, the actuation of the PCIS was invalid.
"The affected equipment responded as designed. On September 17, 2012, at 0335 hours CDT, Operations personnel restored the 3B RPS Bus.
"This condition was the result of MOV1 and MOV3 operating due to induced current in their associated ground cables. This resulted in grounds which tripped the DC control power breaker. To address this condition, MOV1 and MOV3 were permanently removed.
"There were no safety consequences or impact to the health and safety of the public as a result of this event. This event was entered into the Corrective Action Program as Problem Evaluation Report 610091.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of this event."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48313
Facility: FORT CALHOUN
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: (1) CE
NRC Notified By: ROBERT KROS
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: (1) CE
NRC Notified By: ROBERT KROS
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 09/17/2012
Notification Time: 15:23 [ET]
Event Date: 09/17/2012
Event Time: 08:58 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/17/2012
Notification Time: 15:23 [ET]
Event Date: 09/17/2012
Event Time: 08:58 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/17/2012
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):
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
LOSS OF EMERGENCY SIRENS
"At 0858 hrs. [CDT], Corporate Communications notified the control room that there was a communication issue with the emergency siren router. Based on the report, all sirens for the Alert Notification System within the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) were declared nonfunctional and notifications were completed. Local law enforcement has been notified in the required surrounding counties and compensatory measures are in place to ensure notification of the public in case of an actual emergency.
"Troubleshooting of the siren's communication system revealed that a peripheral router power supply had failed. The power supply was replaced at 0935 and router restarted. At 0955 sirens were restored to the counties of Harrison and Pottawattamie in Iowa. Communications were restored to all but one siren, in Washington County Nebraska by 1031, with that one siren (Siren 35) restored at 1103. All repairs completed and retested satisfactorily with proper communications confirmed with each siren. The power supply failure resulted in 2.1 hours with the sirens being unavailable. Notifications have been completed with compensatory actions by local law enforcement secured.
"This is being reported per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) for 'Any event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability, off site response capability, or communications capability.'"
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 0858 hrs. [CDT], Corporate Communications notified the control room that there was a communication issue with the emergency siren router. Based on the report, all sirens for the Alert Notification System within the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) were declared nonfunctional and notifications were completed. Local law enforcement has been notified in the required surrounding counties and compensatory measures are in place to ensure notification of the public in case of an actual emergency.
"Troubleshooting of the siren's communication system revealed that a peripheral router power supply had failed. The power supply was replaced at 0935 and router restarted. At 0955 sirens were restored to the counties of Harrison and Pottawattamie in Iowa. Communications were restored to all but one siren, in Washington County Nebraska by 1031, with that one siren (Siren 35) restored at 1103. All repairs completed and retested satisfactorily with proper communications confirmed with each siren. The power supply failure resulted in 2.1 hours with the sirens being unavailable. Notifications have been completed with compensatory actions by local law enforcement secured.
"This is being reported per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) for 'Any event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability, off site response capability, or communications capability.'"
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 48314
Facility: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL ABEL
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL ABEL
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 09/17/2012
Notification Time: 16:29 [ET]
Event Date: 09/17/2012
Event Time: 09:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/17/2012
Notification Time: 16:29 [ET]
Event Date: 09/17/2012
Event Time: 09:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/17/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
Person (Organization):
SCOTT SHAEFFER (R2DO)
DAVID PSTRAK (NMSS)
SCOTT SHAEFFER (R2DO)
DAVID PSTRAK (NMSS)
UNPLANNED MEDICAL TREATMENT OF A CONTAMINATED EMPLOYEE
"An employee reported to the dispensary this morning with a thermal burn from a steam line to the neck area [at approximately] 0930 CDT. The plant nurse administered preliminary treatment and decided to transport the employee to a local medical facility. A whole body survey of the employee in his plant clothing was performed; the maximum amount of contamination was present on his left boot, 36,866 dpm/100cm2. Prior to leaving the Restricted Area, the employee removed all plant clothing, changed into his personal clothing, and was re-surveyed. The employee was free of contamination upon release."
The contamination was from uranium ore concentrates. The licensee informed R2 (Richard Gibson) via voicemail.
"An employee reported to the dispensary this morning with a thermal burn from a steam line to the neck area [at approximately] 0930 CDT. The plant nurse administered preliminary treatment and decided to transport the employee to a local medical facility. A whole body survey of the employee in his plant clothing was performed; the maximum amount of contamination was present on his left boot, 36,866 dpm/100cm2. Prior to leaving the Restricted Area, the employee removed all plant clothing, changed into his personal clothing, and was re-surveyed. The employee was free of contamination upon release."
The contamination was from uranium ore concentrates. The licensee informed R2 (Richard Gibson) via voicemail.
Agreement State
Event Number: 48315
Rep Org: ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: APPLIED INSPECTION SYSTEMS INC.
Region: 4
City: BENTON State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-576-03310
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JARED THOMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: APPLIED INSPECTION SYSTEMS INC.
Region: 4
City: BENTON State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-576-03310
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JARED THOMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 09/17/2012
Notification Time: 17:19 [ET]
Event Date: 09/17/2012
Event Time: 14:20 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/18/2012
Notification Time: 17:19 [ET]
Event Date: 09/17/2012
Event Time: 14:20 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/18/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1DO)
BRIAN MCDERMOTT (FSME)
BARRY WRAY (ILTA)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1DO)
BRIAN MCDERMOTT (FSME)
BARRY WRAY (ILTA)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA MISSING IN TRANSIT
This report submitted by email from the Agreement State of Arkansas:
"On September 17, 2012 at 1420, the Radiation Safety Officer for Applied Inspection Systems, Inc. (ARK-576-03310) in Benton, Arkansas notified the Department that a radiography camera shipped via [a transportation company] had not been delivered to their location. The camera was shipped from a jobsite in Montoursville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2012. The camera was scheduled for delivery on September 14, 2012 at the licensee's facility in Benton, Arkansas.
"The licensee has begun investigating the location of the camera through use of the tracking number and in conversation with customer service. The licensee has verified that the camera is not at the Pennsylvania location as of September 17, 2012.
"Camera Information: SPEC Model 150; Serial Number: 1301; Source: Iridium-192; Source Serial Number: TF0807
"The camera was shipped in an overpack cardboard container supplied by SPEC.
"The licensee and [the Arkansas Department of Health] are continuing to monitor and search for the camera. Investigation remains on-going."
Arkansas Incident Number: AR-2012-007 Additionally notified: DHS SWO, FEMA, DHS NICC, EPA, DOE, HHS, and USDA.
* * * UPDATE ON 9/18/12 AT 1240 EDT FROM JARED THOMPSON TO PETE SNYDER VIA EMAIL * * *
"The radiography camera and source have been located and has arrived at the licensee's facility on September 18, 2012 at 1040 [CDT]. The package was found in the [transportation] facility in Newark, New Jersey in the afternoon of September 17, 2012. It appears that the shipping documentation had been changed and the package was misplaced.
"The camera was surveyed and there appears to be no damage to the source or camera.
"The licensee will be preparing a report for the [Arkansas Department of Health].
"The [Arkansas Department of Health] considers this event closed."
Notified R4DO (Miller), R1DO (Cahill), FSME-Day EO (McIntosh), ILTAB (Wray), DHS SWO, FEMA, USDA, HHS, DOE, DHS, and EPA.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "CATEGORY 2" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Category 2 sources, if not safely managed or securely protected, could cause permanent injury to a person who handled them, or were otherwise in contact with them, for a short time (minutes to hours). It could possibly be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of hours to days. These sources are typically used in practices such as industrial gamma radiography, high dose rate brachytherapy and medium dose rate brachytherapy. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
This report submitted by email from the Agreement State of Arkansas:
"On September 17, 2012 at 1420, the Radiation Safety Officer for Applied Inspection Systems, Inc. (ARK-576-03310) in Benton, Arkansas notified the Department that a radiography camera shipped via [a transportation company] had not been delivered to their location. The camera was shipped from a jobsite in Montoursville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2012. The camera was scheduled for delivery on September 14, 2012 at the licensee's facility in Benton, Arkansas.
"The licensee has begun investigating the location of the camera through use of the tracking number and in conversation with customer service. The licensee has verified that the camera is not at the Pennsylvania location as of September 17, 2012.
"Camera Information: SPEC Model 150; Serial Number: 1301; Source: Iridium-192; Source Serial Number: TF0807
"The camera was shipped in an overpack cardboard container supplied by SPEC.
"The licensee and [the Arkansas Department of Health] are continuing to monitor and search for the camera. Investigation remains on-going."
Arkansas Incident Number: AR-2012-007 Additionally notified: DHS SWO, FEMA, DHS NICC, EPA, DOE, HHS, and USDA.
* * * UPDATE ON 9/18/12 AT 1240 EDT FROM JARED THOMPSON TO PETE SNYDER VIA EMAIL * * *
"The radiography camera and source have been located and has arrived at the licensee's facility on September 18, 2012 at 1040 [CDT]. The package was found in the [transportation] facility in Newark, New Jersey in the afternoon of September 17, 2012. It appears that the shipping documentation had been changed and the package was misplaced.
"The camera was surveyed and there appears to be no damage to the source or camera.
"The licensee will be preparing a report for the [Arkansas Department of Health].
"The [Arkansas Department of Health] considers this event closed."
Notified R4DO (Miller), R1DO (Cahill), FSME-Day EO (McIntosh), ILTAB (Wray), DHS SWO, FEMA, USDA, HHS, DOE, DHS, and EPA.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "CATEGORY 2" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Category 2 sources, if not safely managed or securely protected, could cause permanent injury to a person who handled them, or were otherwise in contact with them, for a short time (minutes to hours). It could possibly be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of hours to days. These sources are typically used in practices such as industrial gamma radiography, high dose rate brachytherapy and medium dose rate brachytherapy. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48316
Facility: GRAND GULF
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: ROGER BUTLER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: ROGER BUTLER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 09/17/2012
Notification Time: 18:03 [ET]
Event Date: 09/17/2012
Event Time: 14:25 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/17/2012
Notification Time: 18:03 [ET]
Event Date: 09/17/2012
Event Time: 14:25 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/17/2012
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):
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
PRESS RELEASE REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
"Entergy became aware of incorrect information that had been given to the media regarding employees being locked out of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Entergy will be making the following statement:
"Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Negotiations Update
"Entergy will continue to negotiate with UGSOA [United Government Security Officers of America] Local 36, representing Grand Gulf security officers, in good faith to bring contract negotiations to a successful closure, and those security officers remain on the job today. The current contract expires at midnight September 30.
"In keeping with the best interest of safety and maintaining formal organizational controls at the plant site, the company will pursue contingency plans for alternate staffing, consistent with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations, as the contract expiration date nears."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"Entergy became aware of incorrect information that had been given to the media regarding employees being locked out of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Entergy will be making the following statement:
"Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Negotiations Update
"Entergy will continue to negotiate with UGSOA [United Government Security Officers of America] Local 36, representing Grand Gulf security officers, in good faith to bring contract negotiations to a successful closure, and those security officers remain on the job today. The current contract expires at midnight September 30.
"In keeping with the best interest of safety and maintaining formal organizational controls at the plant site, the company will pursue contingency plans for alternate staffing, consistent with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations, as the contract expiration date nears."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.