Event Notification Report for November 13, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/12/2012 - 11/13/2012
Agreement State
Event Number: 48655
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Region: 4
City: SANTA CRUZ State: CA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GENE FORRER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Region: 4
City: SANTA CRUZ State: CA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GENE FORRER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 01/07/2013
Notification Time: 15:27 [ET]
Event Date: 11/13/2012
Event Time: 13:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/07/2013
Notification Time: 15:27 [ET]
Event Date: 11/13/2012
Event Time: 13:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/07/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
VINCENT GADDY (R4DO)
FSME_EVENTS_RESOURCE (E-MA)
VINCENT GADDY (R4DO)
FSME_EVENTS_RESOURCE (E-MA)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGE TO AM-241 SPECTROSCOPY SOURCE
The State of California Radiologic Health Branch forwarded the following report via e-mail:
"(1) A description of the event, including the probable cause and the manufacturer and model number (if applicable) of any equipment that failed or malfunctioned;
"A small alpha spectroscopy style source was damaged by a researcher who placed adhesive tape on the active source area. The source appears similar to an Isotope Products A-2 type.
"Removal of the tape lifted the active material and transferred it to the tape.
"Records of the source manufacturer were not available.
"(2) The exact location of the event;
"Room 369 GLAST Laboratory, Natural Sciences II Building, UC Santa Cruz campus.
"(3) The isotopes, quantities, and chemical and physical form of the licensed material involved;
"Am-241 solid, ~1 micro curie total, plated metal
"(4) Dale and time of the event;
"Occurrence on 11-13-2012 about 1:00 pm
"(5) Corrective actions taken or planned and the results of any evaluation or assessment;
"a. Suspend individual involved and laboratory supervisor until re-qualified by radiation safety on proper techniques for source handling. (Completed)
"b. Laboratory supervisor to retrain all users in specific laboratory on proper source handling. (Scheduled to be completed by 3-15-2013)
"c. Update online training materials to include information about fragility of certain types of sources. (Scheduled for 2-1-2013)
"d. Include information on the event in the next radiation safety newsletter. (Scheduled for 3-1-2013)
"e. Remove obviously damaged source from service. (Completed)
"f. Re-inspect similar sources and remove any damaged or suspect sources from service. (Scheduled for 2-15-2013)
"(6) The extent of exposure of individuals to radiation or to radioactive materials without identification of individuals by name.
"No exposure or contamination was identified in surveys conducted the day of the event."
The State of California Radiologic Health Branch forwarded the following report via e-mail:
"(1) A description of the event, including the probable cause and the manufacturer and model number (if applicable) of any equipment that failed or malfunctioned;
"A small alpha spectroscopy style source was damaged by a researcher who placed adhesive tape on the active source area. The source appears similar to an Isotope Products A-2 type.
"Removal of the tape lifted the active material and transferred it to the tape.
"Records of the source manufacturer were not available.
"(2) The exact location of the event;
"Room 369 GLAST Laboratory, Natural Sciences II Building, UC Santa Cruz campus.
"(3) The isotopes, quantities, and chemical and physical form of the licensed material involved;
"Am-241 solid, ~1 micro curie total, plated metal
"(4) Dale and time of the event;
"Occurrence on 11-13-2012 about 1:00 pm
"(5) Corrective actions taken or planned and the results of any evaluation or assessment;
"a. Suspend individual involved and laboratory supervisor until re-qualified by radiation safety on proper techniques for source handling. (Completed)
"b. Laboratory supervisor to retrain all users in specific laboratory on proper source handling. (Scheduled to be completed by 3-15-2013)
"c. Update online training materials to include information about fragility of certain types of sources. (Scheduled for 2-1-2013)
"d. Include information on the event in the next radiation safety newsletter. (Scheduled for 3-1-2013)
"e. Remove obviously damaged source from service. (Completed)
"f. Re-inspect similar sources and remove any damaged or suspect sources from service. (Scheduled for 2-15-2013)
"(6) The extent of exposure of individuals to radiation or to radioactive materials without identification of individuals by name.
"No exposure or contamination was identified in surveys conducted the day of the event."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48504
Facility: COOK
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BRADDOCK LEWIS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BRADDOCK LEWIS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 11/13/2012
Notification Time: 07:49 [ET]
Event Date: 11/13/2012
Event Time: 09:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/13/2012
Notification Time: 07:49 [ET]
Event Date: 11/13/2012
Event Time: 09:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/13/2012
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):
CHRISTINE LIPA (R3DO)
ERDS RESOURCE (EMAI)
CHRISTINE LIPA (R3DO)
ERDS RESOURCE (EMAI)
| 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 |
PARTIAL LOSS OF EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT DURING PLANNED MODIFICATIONS
"Cook Nuclear Power Plant will begin a cyber security modification of Unit 1 and Unit 2 Plant Process Computers (PPCs) and associated network infrastructure on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 0900 EST. This includes the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) communication with the NRC Operations Center.
"The entire PPC for each unit will be out of service and unavailable for approximately 6 hours. During that time, the PPC satellite display systems in the Control Rooms, TSC and EOF will be unavailable. After approximately 9 hours, the ERDS will be restored to service along with the satellite display systems in the Control Rooms, TSC and EOF.
"Compensatory measures exist within the DC Cook Emergency Response procedures to provide plant data in the event of an actual Emergency to the NRC Operations Center until the ERDS can be returned to service. Unavailability of the ERDS and Control Room, TSC and EOF data is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a major loss of emergency assessment capability. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. A follow-up ENS communication will be made when both units ERDS are fully restored to service.
"Unit 1 and Unit 2 PPC availability is expected to be restored on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 1500 EST. ERDS communication with the NRC Operations Center is expected to be restored on November 13, 2012 at 1800 EST."
* * * UPDATE FROM BRADDOCK LEWIS TO HOWIE CROUCH @ 1559 EST ON 11/13/12 * * *
The licensee notified the Operations Center that the PPC work was delayed and, as a consequence, ERDS restoration will be delayed. Work on the PPC continues.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Giessner) and ERDS Group (via email).
* * * UPDATE AT 1908 EST ON 11/13/12 FROM GREG KANDA TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
ERDS was declared operable at 1815 EST. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (Giessner) and ERDS Group (via email).
"Cook Nuclear Power Plant will begin a cyber security modification of Unit 1 and Unit 2 Plant Process Computers (PPCs) and associated network infrastructure on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 0900 EST. This includes the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) communication with the NRC Operations Center.
"The entire PPC for each unit will be out of service and unavailable for approximately 6 hours. During that time, the PPC satellite display systems in the Control Rooms, TSC and EOF will be unavailable. After approximately 9 hours, the ERDS will be restored to service along with the satellite display systems in the Control Rooms, TSC and EOF.
"Compensatory measures exist within the DC Cook Emergency Response procedures to provide plant data in the event of an actual Emergency to the NRC Operations Center until the ERDS can be returned to service. Unavailability of the ERDS and Control Room, TSC and EOF data is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a major loss of emergency assessment capability. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. A follow-up ENS communication will be made when both units ERDS are fully restored to service.
"Unit 1 and Unit 2 PPC availability is expected to be restored on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 1500 EST. ERDS communication with the NRC Operations Center is expected to be restored on November 13, 2012 at 1800 EST."
* * * UPDATE FROM BRADDOCK LEWIS TO HOWIE CROUCH @ 1559 EST ON 11/13/12 * * *
The licensee notified the Operations Center that the PPC work was delayed and, as a consequence, ERDS restoration will be delayed. Work on the PPC continues.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO (Giessner) and ERDS Group (via email).
* * * UPDATE AT 1908 EST ON 11/13/12 FROM GREG KANDA TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
ERDS was declared operable at 1815 EST. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (Giessner) and ERDS Group (via email).