Event Notification Report for April 14, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/13/2014 - 04/14/2014
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50034
Facility: FARLEY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: CHARLES BAREFIELD
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: CHARLES BAREFIELD
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 04/14/2014
Notification Time: 14:48 [ET]
Event Date: 04/14/2014
Event Time: 06:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/15/2014
Notification Time: 14:48 [ET]
Event Date: 04/14/2014
Event Time: 06:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/15/2014
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):
MALCOLM WIDMANN (R2DO)
MALCOLM WIDMANN (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 |
POST-ACCIDENT HYDROGEN SAMPLE ANALYZERS OUT-OF-SERVICE
"This notification is being made due to a loss of emergency assessment capability in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). At 0600 CDT on 4/14/14, it was determined that the ability to obtain a post-accident hydrogen sample from Unit 1 containment was lost. With both trains of Post-Accident Hydrogen Analyzers (PAHA) out of service, it was discovered that there was reduced sample flow indicated on the backup methodology through a containment sample port (R67). Repair efforts are underway. A follow-up notification will be sent when assessment capability is restored."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * UPDATE FROM DARRIN GARD TO CHARLES TEAL AT 1425 EDT ON 4/15/14 * * *
Assessment capability has been restored as of 1933 EDT on April 14, 2014 utilizing the containment particulate rad monitor sample port R-67.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Widmann).
"This notification is being made due to a loss of emergency assessment capability in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii). At 0600 CDT on 4/14/14, it was determined that the ability to obtain a post-accident hydrogen sample from Unit 1 containment was lost. With both trains of Post-Accident Hydrogen Analyzers (PAHA) out of service, it was discovered that there was reduced sample flow indicated on the backup methodology through a containment sample port (R67). Repair efforts are underway. A follow-up notification will be sent when assessment capability is restored."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * UPDATE FROM DARRIN GARD TO CHARLES TEAL AT 1425 EDT ON 4/15/14 * * *
Assessment capability has been restored as of 1933 EDT on April 14, 2014 utilizing the containment particulate rad monitor sample port R-67.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Widmann).
Agreement State
Event Number: 50036
Rep Org: ARIZONA RADIATION REGULATORY AGENCY
Licensee: PROTEX-THE PT X-PERTS, LLC
Region: 4
City: TEMPE State: AZ
County:
License #: 07-588
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: AUBREY GODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Licensee: PROTEX-THE PT X-PERTS, LLC
Region: 4
City: TEMPE State: AZ
County:
License #: 07-588
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: AUBREY GODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 04/14/2014
Notification Time: 18:21 [ET]
Event Date: 04/14/2014
Event Time: 06:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 05/05/2014
Notification Time: 18:21 [ET]
Event Date: 04/14/2014
Event Time: 06:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 05/05/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
VINCENT GADDY (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
MEXICO (FAX)
VINCENT GADDY (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
MEXICO (FAX)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN PORTABLE GAUGE
The following information was received by email:
"On April 14, 2014 at approximately 0600 MST, the licensee discovered that a portable gauge was stolen out of the bed of a pick-up truck at a technician's home. The gauge was being housed in a transport box, which was chained to the bed of the truck. The lock was cut and the entire box was stolen. The gauge is a CPN MC Series, serial #MC380404231, and contained 50 millicuries of Cs-137 and 10 millicuries of Am-241.
"The Agency [Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency] continues to investigate the event.
"The USNRC, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, FBI, and Governor's Office are being notified of this event [by the Agency]."
Arizona Event: 14-007
* * * UPDATE AT 1722 EDT ON 5/5/14 FROM GORETZKI TO SNYDER * * *
The following information was received by email:
"On May 3, 2014, at approximately 0300 [MST], the Agency received a telephone call from the Phoenix Fire Department that they had responded to an incident at an apartment complex where a radioactive gauge was found. The gauge was found next to a dumpster by the apartment security guard while he was doing his rounds. The Agency responded and took possession of the gauge. The lock on the handle was still intact and the shutter was closed. It was noticed that the electronics looked like they had been tampered with but the gauge seemed to be in good condition otherwise. A survey of the gauge was performed, with nothing out of the ordinary noted.
"The investigation into this event is closed."
Arizona Supplemental Notice: 14-007
Notified R4DO (Whitten), FSME Events Resource (email) and Mexico (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 information was received by email:
"On April 14, 2014 at approximately 0600 MST, the licensee discovered that a portable gauge was stolen out of the bed of a pick-up truck at a technician's home. The gauge was being housed in a transport box, which was chained to the bed of the truck. The lock was cut and the entire box was stolen. The gauge is a CPN MC Series, serial #MC380404231, and contained 50 millicuries of Cs-137 and 10 millicuries of Am-241.
"The Agency [Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency] continues to investigate the event.
"The USNRC, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, FBI, and Governor's Office are being notified of this event [by the Agency]."
Arizona Event: 14-007
* * * UPDATE AT 1722 EDT ON 5/5/14 FROM GORETZKI TO SNYDER * * *
The following information was received by email:
"On May 3, 2014, at approximately 0300 [MST], the Agency received a telephone call from the Phoenix Fire Department that they had responded to an incident at an apartment complex where a radioactive gauge was found. The gauge was found next to a dumpster by the apartment security guard while he was doing his rounds. The Agency responded and took possession of the gauge. The lock on the handle was still intact and the shutter was closed. It was noticed that the electronics looked like they had been tampered with but the gauge seemed to be in good condition otherwise. A survey of the gauge was performed, with nothing out of the ordinary noted.
"The investigation into this event is closed."
Arizona Supplemental Notice: 14-007
Notified R4DO (Whitten), FSME Events Resource (email) and Mexico (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