Event Notification Report for April 23, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/22/2013 - 04/23/2013
EVENT NUMBERS
4896148967489564895748958
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48961
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: WALTER ORF
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: WALTER ORF
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 04/23/2013
Notification Time: 22:39 [ET]
Event Date: 04/23/2013
Event Time: 20:58 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/23/2013
Notification Time: 22:39 [ET]
Event Date: 04/23/2013
Event Time: 20:58 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/23/2013
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):
JUDY JOUSTRA (R1DO)
JUDY JOUSTRA (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
LOSS OF ASSESSMENT CAPABILITIES FROM A RADIATION MONITOR USED FOR EMERGENCY CLASSIFICATION
Secondary leak collection and release radiation monitor RE19 A/B power supply was removed from service at 2058 EDT on 4/23/13 for planned maintenance activities. This radiation monitor is relied upon for emergency classifications. Expected duration of the maintenance activities is 72 hours.
The licensee notified the State of Connecticut, the town of Waterford, and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Secondary leak collection and release radiation monitor RE19 A/B power supply was removed from service at 2058 EDT on 4/23/13 for planned maintenance activities. This radiation monitor is relied upon for emergency classifications. Expected duration of the maintenance activities is 72 hours.
The licensee notified the State of Connecticut, the town of Waterford, and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 48967
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: METCO
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 03018
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Licensee: METCO
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 03018
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 04/25/2013
Notification Time: 14:52 [ET]
Event Date: 04/23/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/25/2013
Notification Time: 14:52 [ET]
Event Date: 04/23/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/25/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (E-MA)
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (E-MA)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FAILURE OF RADIOGRAPHY SOURCE TO FULLY RETRACT
The following information was received from the State of Texas via E-mail:
"On April 24, 2013, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified by the licensee that they were unable to fully retract an Iridium-192 source into a QSA model 660 radiography device. The radiographers attempted to retract the source several times, but were unable to get the device to lock the source in the fully shielded position. The radiographers contacted the Radiation Safety Officer who responded to the location along with the licensee's Source Retrieval Supervisor. The supervisor attempted to retract the source and on the second attempt, dose rates indicated that the source was fully shielded, but the device's locking device had not tripped. The supervisor inserted the source shipping plug into the device to secure the source in place. The source crankout device was dismantled and they discovered the connector on the end of the drive cable had separated from the drive cable. The crankout device has been shipped to the manufacturer for inspection and repair. The crankout device was placed in service by the licensee on April 11, 2013. The exposure device was inspected by the licensee and found to operate normally. No significant exposure was received by any individual involved in this event. Additional information will be provided in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9074
The following information was received from the State of Texas via E-mail:
"On April 24, 2013, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified by the licensee that they were unable to fully retract an Iridium-192 source into a QSA model 660 radiography device. The radiographers attempted to retract the source several times, but were unable to get the device to lock the source in the fully shielded position. The radiographers contacted the Radiation Safety Officer who responded to the location along with the licensee's Source Retrieval Supervisor. The supervisor attempted to retract the source and on the second attempt, dose rates indicated that the source was fully shielded, but the device's locking device had not tripped. The supervisor inserted the source shipping plug into the device to secure the source in place. The source crankout device was dismantled and they discovered the connector on the end of the drive cable had separated from the drive cable. The crankout device has been shipped to the manufacturer for inspection and repair. The crankout device was placed in service by the licensee on April 11, 2013. The exposure device was inspected by the licensee and found to operate normally. No significant exposure was received by any individual involved in this event. Additional information will be provided in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9074
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48956
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: GERALD BAKER
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: GERALD BAKER
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 04/23/2013
Notification Time: 09:46 [ET]
Event Date: 04/23/2013
Event Time: 08:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/23/2013
Notification Time: 09:46 [ET]
Event Date: 04/23/2013
Event Time: 08:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/23/2013
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):
JUDY JOUSTRA (R1DO)
JUDY JOUSTRA (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
STACK RADIATION MONITOR PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"System Affected: Site Stack Radiation Monitor; RM-8169
"Causes: Planned Maintenance
"Effect on Plant: Loss of Assessment Capabilities
"Actions Taken or Planned: Pre-planned maintenance of the RAD monitor.
"Additional Information: RM-8169 will be removed from service at approximately 1100 [EDT] on 4/23/13 for a period of approximately 3 hours."
The licensee notified the state and local government. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"System Affected: Site Stack Radiation Monitor; RM-8169
"Causes: Planned Maintenance
"Effect on Plant: Loss of Assessment Capabilities
"Actions Taken or Planned: Pre-planned maintenance of the RAD monitor.
"Additional Information: RM-8169 will be removed from service at approximately 1100 [EDT] on 4/23/13 for a period of approximately 3 hours."
The licensee notified the state and local government. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48957
Facility: NINE MILE POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: JASON SAWYER
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: JASON SAWYER
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 04/23/2013
Notification Time: 10:39 [ET]
Event Date: 04/23/2013
Event Time: 03:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/23/2013
Notification Time: 10:39 [ET]
Event Date: 04/23/2013
Event Time: 03:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/23/2013
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):
JUDY JOUSTRA (R1DO)
JUDY JOUSTRA (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
STATE NOTIFICATION LINE OUTAGE
"Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station (NMP1 and NMP2) was notified by NYS Warning Point that the RECS [Radiological Emergency Communication System] line and all land lines to NYS were nonfunctional beginning at approximately 0330 [EDT] on 4/23/13. Due to this condition, NMPNS did not have any communications with the NYS Warning Point available via NORMAL or BACKUP methods per Emergency Plan Procedures.
"At 0734 [EDT], the NMP1 and NMP2 control rooms were provided an alternate means of contacting the NYS Warning Point via cell phone and hence a viable means of BACKUP communications was established. Per 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)(xiii) any event that results in a major loss of offsite communications capability (offsite notification system between licensee and off site officials - NYS) is reportable via 8-hour report.
"Subsequent to this event at approximately 0930 [EDT], functionality of the RECS line was restored."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station (NMP1 and NMP2) was notified by NYS Warning Point that the RECS [Radiological Emergency Communication System] line and all land lines to NYS were nonfunctional beginning at approximately 0330 [EDT] on 4/23/13. Due to this condition, NMPNS did not have any communications with the NYS Warning Point available via NORMAL or BACKUP methods per Emergency Plan Procedures.
"At 0734 [EDT], the NMP1 and NMP2 control rooms were provided an alternate means of contacting the NYS Warning Point via cell phone and hence a viable means of BACKUP communications was established. Per 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)(xiii) any event that results in a major loss of offsite communications capability (offsite notification system between licensee and off site officials - NYS) is reportable via 8-hour report.
"Subsequent to this event at approximately 0930 [EDT], functionality of the RECS line was restored."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48958
Facility: FITZPATRICK
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOHN A WALKOWIAK
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOHN A WALKOWIAK
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 04/23/2013
Notification Time: 11:13 [ET]
Event Date: 04/23/2013
Event Time: 03:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/23/2013
Notification Time: 11:13 [ET]
Event Date: 04/23/2013
Event Time: 03:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/23/2013
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):
JUDY JOUSTRA (R1DO)
JUDY JOUSTRA (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
STATE NOTIFICATION LINE OUTAGE
"James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF NPP) was notified by NYS Warning Point that the RECS [Radiological Emergency Communication System] line and all land lines to NYS were non-functional beginning at approximately 0330 [EDT] on 4/23/13. Due to this condition, JAF NPP did not have any communications with the NYS Warning Point available via NORMAL or BACKUP methods per Emergency Plan Procedures.
"At 0449 [EDT] on 4/23/13, the JAF NPP control room was provided with an alternate means of contacting the NYS Warning Point via cell phone and hence a viable means of BACK-UP communications was established. Per 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)(xiii), 'any event that results in a major loss of off-site communications capability (off-site notification system between licensee and off-site officials - NYS) is reportable via 8-hour report.'
"Subsequent to this event at approximately 0930 [EDT] 4/23/13, functionality of the RECS was restored and tested satisfactorily."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector as well as the State and local governments.
"James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF NPP) was notified by NYS Warning Point that the RECS [Radiological Emergency Communication System] line and all land lines to NYS were non-functional beginning at approximately 0330 [EDT] on 4/23/13. Due to this condition, JAF NPP did not have any communications with the NYS Warning Point available via NORMAL or BACKUP methods per Emergency Plan Procedures.
"At 0449 [EDT] on 4/23/13, the JAF NPP control room was provided with an alternate means of contacting the NYS Warning Point via cell phone and hence a viable means of BACK-UP communications was established. Per 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)(xiii), 'any event that results in a major loss of off-site communications capability (off-site notification system between licensee and off-site officials - NYS) is reportable via 8-hour report.'
"Subsequent to this event at approximately 0930 [EDT] 4/23/13, functionality of the RECS was restored and tested satisfactorily."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector as well as the State and local governments.