Event Notification Report for August 12, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/11/2013 - 08/12/2013
EVENT NUMBERS
49270492654926749277
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49270
Facility: HARRIS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: KEVIN ABELL
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: KEVIN ABELL
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 08/12/2013
Notification Time: 20:56 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2013
Event Time: 15:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2013
Notification Time: 20:56 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2013
Event Time: 15:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2013
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):
SCOTT SHAEFFER (R2DO)
SCOTT SHAEFFER (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER (TSC) VENTILATION OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO DISCOVERED CONDITION
"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as the discovered condition affects the functionality of an emergency response facility. There is no impact to public health and safety due to this condition.
"On August 12, 2013 at 1550 [EDT], during routine testing of the HVAC [Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning] system, the TSC Emergency filtration Fan, MUF-1, was observed to have high vibration levels. Maintenance is working to determine the cause of the high vibrations and to make necessary repairs.
"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures. If the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperature, radiological, or other conditions, the Site Emergency Coordinator - TSC will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate TSC in accordance with applicable site procedures. The Emergency Response Organization team has been notified of the condition and the possible need to respond to or relocate to an alternate TSC during an emergency.
"An update will be provided once the TSC ventilation has been restored to normal operation. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE ON 8/16/13 AT 2126 EDT FROM TIM ENGLISH TO DONG PARK * * *
"Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation has been returned to service on August 16, 2013 at 2100 [EDT] following bearing replacement on TSC Emergency Make-up Fan, MUF-1. Post maintenance testing has been completed and the emergency response facility is functional."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Musser).
"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as the discovered condition affects the functionality of an emergency response facility. There is no impact to public health and safety due to this condition.
"On August 12, 2013 at 1550 [EDT], during routine testing of the HVAC [Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning] system, the TSC Emergency filtration Fan, MUF-1, was observed to have high vibration levels. Maintenance is working to determine the cause of the high vibrations and to make necessary repairs.
"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures. If the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperature, radiological, or other conditions, the Site Emergency Coordinator - TSC will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate TSC in accordance with applicable site procedures. The Emergency Response Organization team has been notified of the condition and the possible need to respond to or relocate to an alternate TSC during an emergency.
"An update will be provided once the TSC ventilation has been restored to normal operation. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE ON 8/16/13 AT 2126 EDT FROM TIM ENGLISH TO DONG PARK * * *
"Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation has been returned to service on August 16, 2013 at 2100 [EDT] following bearing replacement on TSC Emergency Make-up Fan, MUF-1. Post maintenance testing has been completed and the emergency response facility is functional."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Musser).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49265
Facility: GINNA
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: DONALD DETTMAN
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: DONALD DETTMAN
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 08/12/2013
Notification Time: 09:23 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2013
Event Time: 08:59 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/20/2013
Notification Time: 09:23 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2013
Event Time: 08:59 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/20/2013
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):
MEL GRAY (R1DO)
MEL GRAY (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 |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"This condition does not affect the health and safely of the public or the operation of the facility.
"At 0859 EDT on August 12, 2013, pre-planned maintenance commenced which affects the Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation. The scope of the maintenance is to replace the TSC ventilation charcoal filters and sampling canisters. This maintenance is currently scheduled to be completed by August 20, 2013.
"TSC emergency functionality during a radiation release event requires TSC ventilation be maintained. The actual TSC ventilation emergency function for iodine removal will be lost for the duration of the pre-planned maintenance. If an emergency should occur and a radioactive release occurs, the ventilation system will not provide iodine removal capability.
"If an emergency is declared and the TSC facility activation is required, the TSC will be staffed and activated unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperatures, radiological or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC staff becomes necessary, the staff will be directed to relocate to the alternate TSC location. The alternate TSC has been verified to have electrical power and communication capability. The Technical Support Center Directors have been notified.
"This event is being reported as a loss of emergency preparedness capabilities in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE FROM KEN CROW TO PETE SNYDER AT 1749 EDT ON 8/20/13 * * *
The TSC ventilation has been returned to service as of 1742 EDT on 8/20/13.
Notified R1DO (Schmidt).
"This condition does not affect the health and safely of the public or the operation of the facility.
"At 0859 EDT on August 12, 2013, pre-planned maintenance commenced which affects the Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation. The scope of the maintenance is to replace the TSC ventilation charcoal filters and sampling canisters. This maintenance is currently scheduled to be completed by August 20, 2013.
"TSC emergency functionality during a radiation release event requires TSC ventilation be maintained. The actual TSC ventilation emergency function for iodine removal will be lost for the duration of the pre-planned maintenance. If an emergency should occur and a radioactive release occurs, the ventilation system will not provide iodine removal capability.
"If an emergency is declared and the TSC facility activation is required, the TSC will be staffed and activated unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperatures, radiological or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC staff becomes necessary, the staff will be directed to relocate to the alternate TSC location. The alternate TSC has been verified to have electrical power and communication capability. The Technical Support Center Directors have been notified.
"This event is being reported as a loss of emergency preparedness capabilities in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE FROM KEN CROW TO PETE SNYDER AT 1749 EDT ON 8/20/13 * * *
The TSC ventilation has been returned to service as of 1742 EDT on 8/20/13.
Notified R1DO (Schmidt).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49267
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE WEISE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE WEISE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 08/12/2013
Notification Time: 14:56 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2013
Event Time: 13:35 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/12/2013
Notification Time: 14:56 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2013
Event Time: 13:35 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/12/2013
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):
RAY POWELL (R1DO)
RAY POWELL (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 ACCIDENT ASSESSMENT CAPABILITY DUE TO PLANNED MAINTENANCE ON THE PLANT STACK RADIATION MONITOR
The licensee will be removing the station stack radiation monitor, RM-8169, from service for planned maintenance. This constitutes a loss of assessment capability under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
The licensee notified the State of Connecticut, the city of Waterford and the NRC Resident Inspector.
The licensee will be removing the station stack radiation monitor, RM-8169, from service for planned maintenance. This constitutes a loss of assessment capability under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
The licensee notified the State of Connecticut, the city of Waterford and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 49277
Rep Org: R&M ENGINEERING - KETCHIKAN
Licensee: R&M ENGINEERING - KETCHIKAN
Region: 4
City: KETCHIKAN State: AK
County:
License #: 50-29259-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GUY OWEN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Licensee: R&M ENGINEERING - KETCHIKAN
Region: 4
City: KETCHIKAN State: AK
County:
License #: 50-29259-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GUY OWEN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 08/13/2013
Notification Time: 20:03 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2013
Event Time: 08:15 [YDT]
Last Update Date: 08/13/2013
Notification Time: 20:03 [ET]
Event Date: 08/12/2013
Event Time: 08:15 [YDT]
Last Update Date: 08/13/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
RAY KELLAR (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
RAY KELLAR (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
TROXLER 3450 MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE DAMAGED DURING ROAD CONSTRUCTION
The licensee reports that a Troxler 3450 moisture density gauge was damaged at a construction site on Prince Wales Island, Alaska. The gauge had been left at the side of a road and was run over by a pickup truck. The operating handle and source rod were bent, however the gauge sources were in the safe position. The gauge was surveyed by the licensee and there is no indication of leakage or personnel exposure. The licensee has stored the gauge in a secure location until the gauge can be returned to the manufacturer for repair.
The Troxler 3450 gauge is serial #540 and contains a 8 mCi Cs-137 and a 40 mCi Am-241/Be source.
The licensee reports that a Troxler 3450 moisture density gauge was damaged at a construction site on Prince Wales Island, Alaska. The gauge had been left at the side of a road and was run over by a pickup truck. The operating handle and source rod were bent, however the gauge sources were in the safe position. The gauge was surveyed by the licensee and there is no indication of leakage or personnel exposure. The licensee has stored the gauge in a secure location until the gauge can be returned to the manufacturer for repair.
The Troxler 3450 gauge is serial #540 and contains a 8 mCi Cs-137 and a 40 mCi Am-241/Be source.