Event Notification Report for January 13, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/12/2014 - 01/13/2014
EVENT NUMBERS
49718497194972049721
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49718
Facility: VOGTLE
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BENNIE WHITE
HQ OPS Officer: DAN LIVERMORE
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BENNIE WHITE
HQ OPS Officer: DAN LIVERMORE
Notification Date: 01/13/2014
Notification Time: 04:28 [ET]
Event Date: 01/13/2014
Event Time: 04:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/13/2014
Notification Time: 04:28 [ET]
Event Date: 01/13/2014
Event Time: 04:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/13/2014
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):
GEORGE HOPPER (R2DO)
GEORGE HOPPER (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER DUE TO PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"A condition is being reported per TRM 13.13.1, Emergency Response Facilities, Action 8.2. The functionality of the Technical Support Center (TSC) has been lost due to planned maintenance activities performed on TSC Support Systems. Alternate facilities are available to provide emergency response functions and actions are proceeding to return the TSC to functional status with high priority. A 10CFR50.54(q) evaluation has been performed for this planned maintenance activity. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE FROM KEVIN LOWE TO DANIEL MILLS ON 1/18/14 AT 0533 EST * * *
The TSC has been returned to functional status.
The Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (KING).
"A condition is being reported per TRM 13.13.1, Emergency Response Facilities, Action 8.2. The functionality of the Technical Support Center (TSC) has been lost due to planned maintenance activities performed on TSC Support Systems. Alternate facilities are available to provide emergency response functions and actions are proceeding to return the TSC to functional status with high priority. A 10CFR50.54(q) evaluation has been performed for this planned maintenance activity. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE FROM KEVIN LOWE TO DANIEL MILLS ON 1/18/14 AT 0533 EST * * *
The TSC has been returned to functional status.
The Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (KING).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49719
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SUNYOUNG KWON
HQ OPS Officer: DAN LIVERMORE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SUNYOUNG KWON
HQ OPS Officer: DAN LIVERMORE
Notification Date: 01/13/2014
Notification Time: 09:24 [ET]
Event Date: 01/13/2014
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/13/2014
Notification Time: 09:24 [ET]
Event Date: 01/13/2014
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/13/2014
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):
WAYNE SCHMIDT (R1DO)
WAYNE SCHMIDT (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
RADIATION MONITOR OUT OF SERVICE FOR MAINTENANCE
The normal ventilation high range process radiation monitor, 3HVR*10A, was removed for service for planned maintenance. The radiation monitor will be returned to service following maintenance.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
The normal ventilation high range process radiation monitor, 3HVR*10A, was removed for service for planned maintenance. The radiation monitor will be returned to service following maintenance.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49720
Facility: HARRIS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE HERSHKOWITZ
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE HERSHKOWITZ
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 01/13/2014
Notification Time: 13:09 [ET]
Event Date: 01/13/2014
Event Time: 10:22 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/17/2014
Notification Time: 13:09 [ET]
Event Date: 01/13/2014
Event Time: 10:22 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/17/2014
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):
GEORGE HOPPER (R2DO)
GEORGE HOPPER (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 |
EMERGENCY RESPONSE FACILITIES OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"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) because work activities affect the functionality of emergency response facilities. This condition does not affect the health and safety of the public or station employees.
"At approximately 1022 [EST] on January 13, 2014, planned maintenance activities began on the Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The scope of the maintenance is to obtain samples of the charcoal filter. The planned work activity duration is expected to be approximately 20 hours ending on January 14, 2014. In addition, a multi-day (5 days) maintenance activity will begin on January 13, 2014 on the Technical Support Center (TSC) HVAC system, involving flow-balancing the system, which may involve intrusive maintenance during certain intervals. This intrusive maintenance will render the TSC HVAC system non-functional. This planned work activity is expected to be completed on January 17, 2014. The EOF and TSC HVAC systems will be restored periodically throughout this maintenance period.
"If an emergency is declared requiring emergency facility activation during this period, the emergency facilities will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures. If relocation of the emergency facilities becomes necessary, the Emergency Director will relocate the emergency response organization to an alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures. The Emergency Response Organization team has been notified of the maintenance and the possible need to relocate during an emergency.
"An update will be provided once the EOF and TSC ventilation systems have been restored to normal operation and all planned maintenance is complete. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * *UPDATE PROVIDED BY KEVIN ABELL TO JEFF ROTTON AT 1043 EST ON JANUARY 17, 2014 * * *
The planned maintenance is complete and the EOF and TSC have been restored to normal operation.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (King)
"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) because work activities affect the functionality of emergency response facilities. This condition does not affect the health and safety of the public or station employees.
"At approximately 1022 [EST] on January 13, 2014, planned maintenance activities began on the Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The scope of the maintenance is to obtain samples of the charcoal filter. The planned work activity duration is expected to be approximately 20 hours ending on January 14, 2014. In addition, a multi-day (5 days) maintenance activity will begin on January 13, 2014 on the Technical Support Center (TSC) HVAC system, involving flow-balancing the system, which may involve intrusive maintenance during certain intervals. This intrusive maintenance will render the TSC HVAC system non-functional. This planned work activity is expected to be completed on January 17, 2014. The EOF and TSC HVAC systems will be restored periodically throughout this maintenance period.
"If an emergency is declared requiring emergency facility activation during this period, the emergency facilities will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures. If relocation of the emergency facilities becomes necessary, the Emergency Director will relocate the emergency response organization to an alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures. The Emergency Response Organization team has been notified of the maintenance and the possible need to relocate during an emergency.
"An update will be provided once the EOF and TSC ventilation systems have been restored to normal operation and all planned maintenance is complete. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * *UPDATE PROVIDED BY KEVIN ABELL TO JEFF ROTTON AT 1043 EST ON JANUARY 17, 2014 * * *
The planned maintenance is complete and the EOF and TSC have been restored to normal operation.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (King)
Agreement State
Event Number: 49721
Rep Org: GEORGIA RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PGM
Licensee: NOVA ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
Region: 1
City: KENNESAW State: GA
County:
License #: GA 1323-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID CROWLEY
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: NOVA ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
Region: 1
City: KENNESAW State: GA
County:
License #: GA 1323-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID CROWLEY
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 01/14/2014
Notification Time: 15:59 [ET]
Event Date: 01/13/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2014
Notification Time: 15:59 [ET]
Event Date: 01/13/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JOHN ROGGE (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
JOHN ROGGE (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING A STOLEN TROXLER MOISTURE-DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was received from the State of Georgia via email:
"On January 13, 2014, NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC had a Troxler 3440 gauge stolen out of the bed of the truck. There have been a couple thefts at this site leading up to this incident (2075 Princeton Ave., College Park, Georgia). The truck was parked at an active construction site (new elementary school) and the vehicles are required to park some distance away from the construction. During [the] NOVA gauge operator time at the site he stated he saw the gauge in the bed of the truck and sometime later he left this site to go to another. Upon arrival, he realized the chain had been cut and the gauge box was gone.
"[The] NOVA RSO confirmed that the gauge box was only secured with one chain and that there was a lock on the box. A police report has been filed and will be available to be viewed in three to five days. At this moment, all gauges are locked in storage at the company's office. Gauges are only allowed to be removed if there is an assignment. Prior to this, the gauge stayed in the bed of the truck and went to all job sites even if there wasn't an assignment for it.
"A leak test was done on November 27, 2013 and the result report was created on December 13th 2013 by Atlantic Supply with no areas of concern.
Gauge Information:
Model Number: Troxler 3440
Serial Number: 22661
Isotope: Am-241 and Cs-137
Source serial numbers: 47-18503 (Cs-137) and 75-4417 (Am-241)
Activity: 8mCi Cs-137 and 40mCi Am-241"
GA Complaint ID: 72861
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 information was received from the State of Georgia via email:
"On January 13, 2014, NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC had a Troxler 3440 gauge stolen out of the bed of the truck. There have been a couple thefts at this site leading up to this incident (2075 Princeton Ave., College Park, Georgia). The truck was parked at an active construction site (new elementary school) and the vehicles are required to park some distance away from the construction. During [the] NOVA gauge operator time at the site he stated he saw the gauge in the bed of the truck and sometime later he left this site to go to another. Upon arrival, he realized the chain had been cut and the gauge box was gone.
"[The] NOVA RSO confirmed that the gauge box was only secured with one chain and that there was a lock on the box. A police report has been filed and will be available to be viewed in three to five days. At this moment, all gauges are locked in storage at the company's office. Gauges are only allowed to be removed if there is an assignment. Prior to this, the gauge stayed in the bed of the truck and went to all job sites even if there wasn't an assignment for it.
"A leak test was done on November 27, 2013 and the result report was created on December 13th 2013 by Atlantic Supply with no areas of concern.
Gauge Information:
Model Number: Troxler 3440
Serial Number: 22661
Isotope: Am-241 and Cs-137
Source serial numbers: 47-18503 (Cs-137) and 75-4417 (Am-241)
Activity: 8mCi Cs-137 and 40mCi Am-241"
GA Complaint ID: 72861
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