Event Notification Report for February 03, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/02/2014 - 02/03/2014
EVENT NUMBERS
49787497884978949793
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49787
Facility: DRESDEN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: STEVEN MELL
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: STEVEN MELL
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 02/03/2014
Notification Time: 02:41 [ET]
Event Date: 02/03/2014
Event Time: 00:43 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/04/2014
Notification Time: 02:41 [ET]
Event Date: 02/03/2014
Event Time: 00:43 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/04/2014
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):
STUART SHELDON (R3DO)
STUART SHELDON (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER EMERGENCY VENTILATION SYSTEM OUT OF SERVICE FOR PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"At 0043 [CST] on Monday, February 3, 2014, the Dresden Nuclear Power Station (DNPS) Technical Support Center (TSC) emergency ventilation system was removed from service for planned preventative maintenance activities on the TSC ventilation system condensing unit. The TSC air handing and filtration units will be non-functional, rendering the TSC HVAC accident mode non-functional. This maintenance is scheduled to minimize out of service time. The planned TSC ventilation outage is scheduled to be completed within 88 hours. If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing Emergency Preparedness (EP) procedures and checklists. If radiological conditions require TSC facility evacuation during ventilation system maintenance; the Station Emergency Director will evacuate and relocate the TSC staff in accordance with established procedures.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
* * * UPDATE ON 2/4/14 AT 1939 EST FROM DAN MILLER TO DONG PARK * * *
"At 1800 CST on February 4, 2014, Dresden TSC ventilation was restored. The Dresden TSC ventilation is functional at this time.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified R3DO (Orlikowski).
"At 0043 [CST] on Monday, February 3, 2014, the Dresden Nuclear Power Station (DNPS) Technical Support Center (TSC) emergency ventilation system was removed from service for planned preventative maintenance activities on the TSC ventilation system condensing unit. The TSC air handing and filtration units will be non-functional, rendering the TSC HVAC accident mode non-functional. This maintenance is scheduled to minimize out of service time. The planned TSC ventilation outage is scheduled to be completed within 88 hours. If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing Emergency Preparedness (EP) procedures and checklists. If radiological conditions require TSC facility evacuation during ventilation system maintenance; the Station Emergency Director will evacuate and relocate the TSC staff in accordance with established procedures.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
* * * UPDATE ON 2/4/14 AT 1939 EST FROM DAN MILLER TO DONG PARK * * *
"At 1800 CST on February 4, 2014, Dresden TSC ventilation was restored. The Dresden TSC ventilation is functional at this time.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified R3DO (Orlikowski).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49788
Facility: BRUNSWICK
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MARTIN HAMM
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: MARTIN HAMM
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 02/03/2014
Notification Time: 10:26 [ET]
Event Date: 02/03/2014
Event Time: 10:03 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/03/2014
Notification Time: 10:26 [ET]
Event Date: 02/03/2014
Event Time: 10:03 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/03/2014
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
DAN DORMAN (NRR)
VICTOR MCREE (RA)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
DAN DORMAN (NRR)
VICTOR MCREE (RA)
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 |
UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED DUE TO TOXIC GAS RELEASE THAT COULD AFFECT NORMAL OPERATION
At 1003 EST, Unit 1 declared an Unusual Event - EAL HU 3.1 (Toxic/corrosive/asphyxiate/flammable gas release that could affect normal operations) due to smoke in the Unit 1 "B" Battery room. The Unit 1 standby UPS inverter cabinet was smoking and leaking fluid. The fire brigade responded and declared the room uninhabitable due to smoke. The standby inverter was de-eneergized and the smoke subsided. The standby inverter was not in service and no plant equipment was lost. Unit 2 was not affected. Request for offsite assistance was sent to the local fire department but was not needed.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, the State of North Carolina, and local emergency response organizations.
Notified Federal Agencies [DHS SWO, FEMA Operations Center, NICC Watch Officer, and NuclearSSA] via email.
* * *UPDATE PROVIDED TO JEFF ROTTON FROM MARTIN HAMM AT 1045 EST ON 02/03/2014* * *
Licensee terminated from the Unusual Event at 10:25 EST.
Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, the State of North Carolina and local emergency response organizations.
Notified Federal Agencies [DHS SWO, FEMA Operations Center, NICC Watch Officer and Nuclear SSA] via email.
At 1003 EST, Unit 1 declared an Unusual Event - EAL HU 3.1 (Toxic/corrosive/asphyxiate/flammable gas release that could affect normal operations) due to smoke in the Unit 1 "B" Battery room. The Unit 1 standby UPS inverter cabinet was smoking and leaking fluid. The fire brigade responded and declared the room uninhabitable due to smoke. The standby inverter was de-eneergized and the smoke subsided. The standby inverter was not in service and no plant equipment was lost. Unit 2 was not affected. Request for offsite assistance was sent to the local fire department but was not needed.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, the State of North Carolina, and local emergency response organizations.
Notified Federal Agencies [DHS SWO, FEMA Operations Center, NICC Watch Officer, and NuclearSSA] via email.
* * *UPDATE PROVIDED TO JEFF ROTTON FROM MARTIN HAMM AT 1045 EST ON 02/03/2014* * *
Licensee terminated from the Unusual Event at 10:25 EST.
Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, the State of North Carolina and local emergency response organizations.
Notified Federal Agencies [DHS SWO, FEMA Operations Center, NICC Watch Officer and Nuclear SSA] via email.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49789
Facility: FARLEY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: CHARLES BAREFIELD
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: CHARLES BAREFIELD
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 02/03/2014
Notification Time: 18:39 [ET]
Event Date: 02/03/2014
Event Time: 12:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/04/2014
Notification Time: 18:39 [ET]
Event Date: 02/03/2014
Event Time: 12:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/04/2014
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):
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
GERALD MCCOY (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 |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO A REFRIGERANT LEAK IN THE HVAC SYSTEM
"The facility Technical Support Center (TSC) was rendered non-functional due to a malfunction in the TSC HVAC system. A leak in the refrigerant tubing has resulted in a loss of refrigerant and affected the system's ability to provide proper climate control. Repairs are being planned and will commence today. The out of service time is greater than one hour which by the station's Technical Requirements Manual is an 8 hour non-emergency report.
"Compensatory measures per site procedure FNP-0-EIP-6.0 (TSC Setup and Activation) for maintaining emergency assessment, off-site response, and off-site communication capabilities are available. These measures include the conditional relocation of the TSC staff in the event of a declared emergency if the Emergency Director deems the TSC to be uninhabitable.
"A follow up notification will be made when the TSC is declared functional."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 0100 EST ON 02/04/14 FROM RICK LULLING TO S. SANDIN * * *
The following was received as a courtesy notification follow-up:
"At 2320 CST on 2/3/2014 the TSC HVAC was declared functional following post maintenance testing. Satisfactory pressure testing, system evacuation, and system re-charging were performed following the repair to two tubing leaks. Emergency assessment, off-site response, and off-site communication capabilities have been fully restored to the Technical Support Center. The Emergency Director, and NRC Senior Resident Inspector have been informed."
Notified R2DO (McCoy).
"The facility Technical Support Center (TSC) was rendered non-functional due to a malfunction in the TSC HVAC system. A leak in the refrigerant tubing has resulted in a loss of refrigerant and affected the system's ability to provide proper climate control. Repairs are being planned and will commence today. The out of service time is greater than one hour which by the station's Technical Requirements Manual is an 8 hour non-emergency report.
"Compensatory measures per site procedure FNP-0-EIP-6.0 (TSC Setup and Activation) for maintaining emergency assessment, off-site response, and off-site communication capabilities are available. These measures include the conditional relocation of the TSC staff in the event of a declared emergency if the Emergency Director deems the TSC to be uninhabitable.
"A follow up notification will be made when the TSC is declared functional."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 0100 EST ON 02/04/14 FROM RICK LULLING TO S. SANDIN * * *
The following was received as a courtesy notification follow-up:
"At 2320 CST on 2/3/2014 the TSC HVAC was declared functional following post maintenance testing. Satisfactory pressure testing, system evacuation, and system re-charging were performed following the repair to two tubing leaks. Emergency assessment, off-site response, and off-site communication capabilities have been fully restored to the Technical Support Center. The Emergency Director, and NRC Senior Resident Inspector have been informed."
Notified R2DO (McCoy).
Agreement State
Event Number: 49793
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: FUGRO CONSULTANTS LP
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 04322
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GENTRY HEARN
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: FUGRO CONSULTANTS LP
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 04322
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GENTRY HEARN
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/05/2014
Notification Time: 13:52 [ET]
Event Date: 02/03/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/05/2014
Notification Time: 13:52 [ET]
Event Date: 02/03/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/05/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RAY AZUA (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
RAY AZUA (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
TEXAS AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - UNABLE TO RETRACT RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA SOURCE
The following information was obtained from the State of Texas via email:
"On February 5, 2014, the Agency [Texas Department of Health] received notice that on February 3, 2014, the licensee was unable to retract an 84.5 curie iridium-192 source. The camera and guide tube had fallen from a 22 inch pipe while in use. This caused damage to the guide tube near the camera. The source was retrieved according to license conditions. The retrieval employee received 9 millirem from the retrieval. No member of the public was exposed at rates above limit. The damaged equipment was retired from service and will be replaced. The camera was an INC IR-100 with serial number 7231 and the source had serial number 11337C. Additional information will be provided when it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident Number: I-9154
The following information was obtained from the State of Texas via email:
"On February 5, 2014, the Agency [Texas Department of Health] received notice that on February 3, 2014, the licensee was unable to retract an 84.5 curie iridium-192 source. The camera and guide tube had fallen from a 22 inch pipe while in use. This caused damage to the guide tube near the camera. The source was retrieved according to license conditions. The retrieval employee received 9 millirem from the retrieval. No member of the public was exposed at rates above limit. The damaged equipment was retired from service and will be replaced. The camera was an INC IR-100 with serial number 7231 and the source had serial number 11337C. Additional information will be provided when it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident Number: I-9154