Event Notification Report for June 07, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/06/2013 - 06/07/2013
EVENT NUMBERS
49098490994910049101
Agreement State
Event Number: 49098
Rep Org: OK DEQ RAD MANAGEMENT
Licensee: BUILDING AND EARTH SCIENCES
Region: 4
City: PONCA CITY State: OK
County: USA
License #: OK-31032-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEVIN SAMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: BUILDING AND EARTH SCIENCES
Region: 4
City: PONCA CITY State: OK
County: USA
License #: OK-31032-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEVIN SAMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 06/07/2013
Notification Time: 09:48 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/09/2013
Notification Time: 09:48 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/09/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MISSING TROXLER GAUGE
The following was received from the State of Oklahoma via email:
"Building and Earth Sciences has reported that a Troxler Model 3430 (S/N 36097) was stolen from a location in Ponca City, OK. The case was in the back of a truck and some time during the night it was opened and the gauge removed. The RSO is on the way to the site now, [the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality] will provide more information as it becomes available."
Troxler Model 3420 Density gauges typically contain Cs-137 8 mCi and Am-241/Be 40 mCi sources.
* * * UPDATE FROM MIKE BRODERICK TO JOHN SHOEMAKER AT 1100 EDT ON 6/9/2013 * * *
The State of Oklahoma reports that the gauge has been recovered and is now in the possession of the licensee. A private citizen found the missing gauge on the side of a road near the location where the gauge was stolen in Ponca City, OK. The source rod was still locked and it is believed that no exposures have occurred. The licensee will return the gauge to a secure storage location.
Notified R4DO (Spitzberg) and FSME Events Resource and ILTAB via email.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
The following was received from the State of Oklahoma via email:
"Building and Earth Sciences has reported that a Troxler Model 3430 (S/N 36097) was stolen from a location in Ponca City, OK. The case was in the back of a truck and some time during the night it was opened and the gauge removed. The RSO is on the way to the site now, [the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality] will provide more information as it becomes available."
Troxler Model 3420 Density gauges typically contain Cs-137 8 mCi and Am-241/Be 40 mCi sources.
* * * UPDATE FROM MIKE BRODERICK TO JOHN SHOEMAKER AT 1100 EDT ON 6/9/2013 * * *
The State of Oklahoma reports that the gauge has been recovered and is now in the possession of the licensee. A private citizen found the missing gauge on the side of a road near the location where the gauge was stolen in Ponca City, OK. The source rod was still locked and it is believed that no exposures have occurred. The licensee will return the gauge to a secure storage location.
Notified R4DO (Spitzberg) and FSME Events Resource and ILTAB via email.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49099
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MARTIN LICHTNER
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MARTIN LICHTNER
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 06/07/2013
Notification Time: 13:50 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2013
Event Time: 12:03 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2013
Notification Time: 13:50 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2013
Event Time: 12:03 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M/R | Y | 7 | Startup | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
MANUAL SCRAM DUE TO A REACTOR WATER LEVEL TRANSIENT DURING STARTUP
"At approximately 1203 [EDT] on June 7, 2013, Susquehanna Steam Electric Station Unit One reactor was manually scrammed during reactor startup. Pressure setpoint was being adjusted to the normal operating setpoint, from 750 psig to 934 psig, when all turbine bypass valves unexpectedly opened. Reactor Feed Pumps, Main Turbine, HPCI and RCIC tripped on the high level setpoint Level 8 (+54 inches) due to the resultant reactor level swell. The reactor operator then inserted a manual scram.
"All control rods inserted. Reactor water level lowered to approximately -10 inches causing Level 3 (+13 inches) isolations. There were no automatic emergency core cooling system initiations. No steam relief valves opened during the event. All safety systems operated as expected. The cause of the Turbine Bypass valve opening is under investigation.
"Unit 2 was unaffected."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will notify the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
"At approximately 1203 [EDT] on June 7, 2013, Susquehanna Steam Electric Station Unit One reactor was manually scrammed during reactor startup. Pressure setpoint was being adjusted to the normal operating setpoint, from 750 psig to 934 psig, when all turbine bypass valves unexpectedly opened. Reactor Feed Pumps, Main Turbine, HPCI and RCIC tripped on the high level setpoint Level 8 (+54 inches) due to the resultant reactor level swell. The reactor operator then inserted a manual scram.
"All control rods inserted. Reactor water level lowered to approximately -10 inches causing Level 3 (+13 inches) isolations. There were no automatic emergency core cooling system initiations. No steam relief valves opened during the event. All safety systems operated as expected. The cause of the Turbine Bypass valve opening is under investigation.
"Unit 2 was unaffected."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will notify the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49100
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ANGELO LEONE
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ANGELO LEONE
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 06/07/2013
Notification Time: 15:11 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2013
Event Time: 13:51 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2013
Notification Time: 15:11 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2013
Event Time: 13:51 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2013
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):
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
ART BURRITT (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 |
LOSS OF ASSESSMENT CAPABILITY DUE TO PLANNED MAINTENANCE
On June 7, 2013 at 1351 EDT, Millstone Unit 2 rendered the Main Steam Line Radiation Monitors (RM-4299 A/B/C) out-of-service for planned maintenance. The maintenance activity was completed and the radiation monitors were returned to service at 1355 EDT.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector as well as the State and local agencies.
On June 7, 2013 at 1351 EDT, Millstone Unit 2 rendered the Main Steam Line Radiation Monitors (RM-4299 A/B/C) out-of-service for planned maintenance. The maintenance activity was completed and the radiation monitors were returned to service at 1355 EDT.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector as well as the State and local agencies.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49101
Facility: FARLEY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: RAY HERRIN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: RAY HERRIN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 06/07/2013
Notification Time: 20:21 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2013
Event Time: 15:50 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2013
Notification Time: 20:21 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2013
Event Time: 15:50 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2013
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):
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
MIKE CHEOK (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
MIKE CHEOK (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
| 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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO AN ONSITE EMPLOYEE FATALITY
"This is a report of an on-site fatality and planned press release per 10 CFR 52(b)(2)(xi).
"An off-duty Farley employee was supporting a non-work related activity on the plant site [within the Owner Controlled Area] and sustained a suspected weather related fatal injury. The individual was located outside of the protected area but on the plant property. The individual was transported to the plant nurses station and CPR initiated. CPR was terminated at 1550 [CDT] at the direction of ambulance personnel with the individual being unresponsive.
"The Houston County Sheriff was notified at approximately 1600 [CDT] and responded to the site with the county coroner.
"The NRC resident was notified on 6/7/2013 at 1650 [CDT].
"A press release is planned."
"This is a report of an on-site fatality and planned press release per 10 CFR 52(b)(2)(xi).
"An off-duty Farley employee was supporting a non-work related activity on the plant site [within the Owner Controlled Area] and sustained a suspected weather related fatal injury. The individual was located outside of the protected area but on the plant property. The individual was transported to the plant nurses station and CPR initiated. CPR was terminated at 1550 [CDT] at the direction of ambulance personnel with the individual being unresponsive.
"The Houston County Sheriff was notified at approximately 1600 [CDT] and responded to the site with the county coroner.
"The NRC resident was notified on 6/7/2013 at 1650 [CDT].
"A press release is planned."