Event Notification Report for December 17, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/16/2012 - 12/17/2012
Agreement State
Event Number: 48604
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA
Region: 4
City: SANTA BARBARA State: CA
County:
License #: 1336-42
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DONELLE KRAJEWSKI
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Licensee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA
Region: 4
City: SANTA BARBARA State: CA
County:
License #: 1336-42
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DONELLE KRAJEWSKI
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 12/18/2012
Notification Time: 15:54 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2012
Event Time: 15:50 [PST]
Last Update Date: 12/18/2012
Notification Time: 15:54 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2012
Event Time: 15:50 [PST]
Last Update Date: 12/18/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
BRIAN MCDERMOTT (FSME)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
BRIAN MCDERMOTT (FSME)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - REMOVABLE CONTAMINATION FOUND ON PACKAGE
The following was received from the State of California via fax:
"On December 17, 2012, UCSB (University of California, Santa Barbara) received an excepted package from Germany containing Carbon 14, 53.2 MBq in liquid form (2 vials each 1.4 mLs) which had removable contamination in excess of 49CFR, Section 173.443, on the outside of the package. The package and inner package did not show signs of damage. Wipes were taken on the outside of the box (4 sides and bottom) using filter paper and wiping 100 cm squared. Vials were placed into a 20 mL vial containing 15 mLs of liquid scintillation cocktail. Vials were then counted on a Beckman LS6000LL, liquid scintillation counter for 2 minutes. All areas of the box were found to be contaminated, with the highest removable contamination at 32,000 dpm/cm squared. The licensee reported this event via CA EMA and notified the final delivery carrier and the company that shipped the package (Sanofi, Frankfort, Germany). Of note, there was a note on the shipping paperwork that when the box arrived at LAX, it was opened by World Carrier personnel to replenish dry ice prior to then transporting it onto the UCSB."
CA 5010 #: 121712
The following was received from the State of California via fax:
"On December 17, 2012, UCSB (University of California, Santa Barbara) received an excepted package from Germany containing Carbon 14, 53.2 MBq in liquid form (2 vials each 1.4 mLs) which had removable contamination in excess of 49CFR, Section 173.443, on the outside of the package. The package and inner package did not show signs of damage. Wipes were taken on the outside of the box (4 sides and bottom) using filter paper and wiping 100 cm squared. Vials were placed into a 20 mL vial containing 15 mLs of liquid scintillation cocktail. Vials were then counted on a Beckman LS6000LL, liquid scintillation counter for 2 minutes. All areas of the box were found to be contaminated, with the highest removable contamination at 32,000 dpm/cm squared. The licensee reported this event via CA EMA and notified the final delivery carrier and the company that shipped the package (Sanofi, Frankfort, Germany). Of note, there was a note on the shipping paperwork that when the box arrived at LAX, it was opened by World Carrier personnel to replenish dry ice prior to then transporting it onto the UCSB."
CA 5010 #: 121712
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48600
Facility: DIABLO CANYON
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVE GOUVEIA
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVE GOUVEIA
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 12/18/2012
Notification Time: 02:07 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2012
Event Time: 18:04 [PST]
Last Update Date: 12/18/2012
Notification Time: 02:07 [ET]
Event Date: 12/17/2012
Event Time: 18:04 [PST]
Last Update Date: 12/18/2012
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):
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 54 | Power Operation | 54 | Power Operation |
PLANT VENT CONTINUOUS RADIATION MONITORS INOPERABLE
"This is a non-emergency notification. At 1804 PST on December 17, 2012, Diablo Canyon Unit 1 experienced a loss of plant vent continuous radiation monitors (RM) and redundant monitors 14/14R, 24/24R, 28/28R and 87. These radiation monitors are credited for Emergency Action Level (EAL) classification in the Diablo Canyon Emergency Plan. This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as described in NUREG-1022, Rev. 2. Compensatory measures of periodic sampling have been established in accordance with plant equipment control guidelines. Event classification can be performed by means of the sampling in accordance with plant procedures. Additionally, continuous radiation monitoring of the plant vent remains via high range radiation monitor RM-29.
"The cause of the loss of radiation monitors is not known at this time.
"This condition does not affect the health and safety of the public or the operation of the facility.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was informed."
* * * UPDATE AT 0948 EST ON 12/18/12 FROM DAVE GOUVEIA TO HUFFMAN * * *
The licensee determined that the flow element on the sampling pump for the radiation monitors had failed. At 0630 EST, the condition was repaired and the radiation monitors returned to service.
R4DO (Whitten) notified.
"This is a non-emergency notification. At 1804 PST on December 17, 2012, Diablo Canyon Unit 1 experienced a loss of plant vent continuous radiation monitors (RM) and redundant monitors 14/14R, 24/24R, 28/28R and 87. These radiation monitors are credited for Emergency Action Level (EAL) classification in the Diablo Canyon Emergency Plan. This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as described in NUREG-1022, Rev. 2. Compensatory measures of periodic sampling have been established in accordance with plant equipment control guidelines. Event classification can be performed by means of the sampling in accordance with plant procedures. Additionally, continuous radiation monitoring of the plant vent remains via high range radiation monitor RM-29.
"The cause of the loss of radiation monitors is not known at this time.
"This condition does not affect the health and safety of the public or the operation of the facility.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was informed."
* * * UPDATE AT 0948 EST ON 12/18/12 FROM DAVE GOUVEIA TO HUFFMAN * * *
The licensee determined that the flow element on the sampling pump for the radiation monitors had failed. At 0630 EST, the condition was repaired and the radiation monitors returned to service.
R4DO (Whitten) notified.