Event Notification Report for September 22, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/21/2014 - 09/22/2014
Agreement State
Event Number: 50490
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: DESERT NDT, LLC
Region: 4
City: ABILENE State: TX
County:
License #: 06462
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JENTRY HEARN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Licensee: DESERT NDT, LLC
Region: 4
City: ABILENE State: TX
County:
License #: 06462
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JENTRY HEARN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 09/24/2014
Notification Time: 16:53 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/24/2014
Notification Time: 16:53 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/24/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JAMES DRAKE (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
JAMES DRAKE (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SOURCE
The following report was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On September 24, 2014, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] received notice that on September 22, 2014, there had been a radiography source retraction failure at a temporary field site. A pipe had fallen from a stand onto the guide tube, causing a crimp. The source was retrieved by squeezing the crimp with pliers, allowing retraction. The individual performing the retrieval received 387 mrem according to a pocket dosimeter. The camera was a SPEC 150 (sn 1599) with an Ir-192 source at 49 Ci (sn VG010). Additional information will be supplied as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9237
The following report was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On September 24, 2014, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] received notice that on September 22, 2014, there had been a radiography source retraction failure at a temporary field site. A pipe had fallen from a stand onto the guide tube, causing a crimp. The source was retrieved by squeezing the crimp with pliers, allowing retraction. The individual performing the retrieval received 387 mrem according to a pocket dosimeter. The camera was a SPEC 150 (sn 1599) with an Ir-192 source at 49 Ci (sn VG010). Additional information will be supplied as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9237
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50478
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: FRED POLLAK
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: FRED POLLAK
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 09/22/2014
Notification Time: 09:34 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2014
Event Time: 10:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/23/2014
Notification Time: 09:34 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2014
Event Time: 10:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/23/2014
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):
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
MARVIN SYKES (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 PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"On September 22, 2014, at 1000 EDT, the Technical Support Center (TSC) will be unavailable due to pre-planned maintenance impacting the TSC ventilation envelope. The TSC is expected to be restored to operational status on September 23, 2014.
"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures, and the TSC staff will assemble at a preplanned alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to the loss of an emergency response facility (ERF). An update will be provided once the TSC has been restored to operational status. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The maintenance is expected to be completed within 36 hours.
* * * UPDATE FROM TIMOTHY MILLER TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1638 EDT ON 9/23/14 * * *
"The TSC ventilation envelope has been restored. The TSC is returned to operational status on September 23, 2014 at 1600 EDT. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified R2DO (Widman).
"On September 22, 2014, at 1000 EDT, the Technical Support Center (TSC) will be unavailable due to pre-planned maintenance impacting the TSC ventilation envelope. The TSC is expected to be restored to operational status on September 23, 2014.
"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures, and the TSC staff will assemble at a preplanned alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to the loss of an emergency response facility (ERF). An update will be provided once the TSC has been restored to operational status. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The maintenance is expected to be completed within 36 hours.
* * * UPDATE FROM TIMOTHY MILLER TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1638 EDT ON 9/23/14 * * *
"The TSC ventilation envelope has been restored. The TSC is returned to operational status on September 23, 2014 at 1600 EDT. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified R2DO (Widman).
Part 21
Event Number: 50480
Rep Org: QUALTECH NP
Licensee: QUALTECH NP
Region: 1
City: HUNTSVILLE State: AL
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JIM TUMLINSON
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: QUALTECH NP
Region: 1
City: HUNTSVILLE State: AL
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JIM TUMLINSON
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 09/22/2014
Notification Time: 17:17 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 12/30/2014
Notification Time: 17:17 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 12/30/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
Person (Organization):
MEL GRAY (R1DO)
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
NICK VALOS (R3DO)
JAMES DRAKE (R4DO)
PART 21 GROUP (EMAI)
MEL GRAY (R1DO)
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
NICK VALOS (R3DO)
JAMES DRAKE (R4DO)
PART 21 GROUP (EMAI)
PART 21 NOTIFICATION - DISCREPANCY BETWEEN QUALIFICATION REPORT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The following information was obtained from the vendor via facsimile:
"To whom it may concern:
"This letter is issued to provide notification of a documentation defect concerning QualTech NP Generation 3 Quick Disconnect Connectors (Gen 3 QDC). Specifically, there is a discrepancy concerning o-ring replacement between the 1/2 Inch Gen 3 QDC Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23009-14, through Revision B) and the Instructions for Installation (EGS-TR-23066-04, Revision Original), the 3/4 Inch Gen 3 QDC Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23067-01, Revision A) and the 1-1/2 Inch Gen 3 QDC Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23068-01, Revision A).
"Section 5.0 of the 1/2 Inch Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23009-14, through Revision B) states in part that 'whenever the connector is disconnected after one week or more installed service, the used o-ring must be discarded and a new o-ring installed prior to reconnection.' Contrary to this requirement, Section 9.0 of the Instructions for Installation (EGS-TR-23066-04, Revision Original) states in part that, 'whenever the QDC is disconnected after one week or more installed service, it is recommended that the o-ring be discarded and a new o-ring installed prior to reconnection. This action, while not mandatory, will maintain the o-ring seal in a superior condition' and Section 6.0 of both the 3/4 Inch Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23067-01, Revision A) and 1-1/2 Inch Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23068-01, Revision A) states in part that, 'whenever the connector is disconnected after one week or more, it is recommended that the used o-ring be discarded and a new o-ring installed prior to reconnection.'
"To prevent confusion and inconsistency between the 1/2 Inch Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23009-14), the 3/4 Inch Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23067-01), the 1-1/2 Inch Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23068-01) and the Instructions for Installation (EGS-TR-23066-04), the documents have been revised to require that the o-ring must be discarded and a new o-ring installed prior to reconnection. The new revision level of each document is as follows:
- EGS-TR-23067-01, Revision B - 3/4 Inch Qualification Report
- EGS-TR-23068-01, Revision B - 1-1/2 Inch Qualification Report
- EGS-TR-23066-04, Revision A - Instructions for Installation
"The revised Qualification Reports and the Instructions for Installation have been or will be distributed to all customers who have received 1/2 Inch, 3/4 Inch, and/or 1-1/2 Inch Gen 3 QDC connectors.
"Should any Gen 3 QDC connectors be currently installed in service, it is required that a determination be made as to whether or not the connector has been disconnected after one week of installed service and if the o-ring was replaced. If the o-ring was replaced, no further action is required. If the connector was disconnected and the o-ring was not replaced, the o-ring must be discarded and a new o-ring installed.
"QualTech NP will provide replacement o-rings, free of charge, to customers who identify replacement o-rings are required for Gen 3 QDC connectors that have been installed in service.
"As a point of interest, please note that this notification does not apply to the original EGS QDC connectors (Gen 1 QDC). QualTech/EGS QDC connectors certified to Qualification Reports PEI-TR-880701-04, Revision A (1/2 Inch Gen 1 QDC), EGS-TR-913601-01. Revision B (3/4 Inch Gen 1 QDC) and/or EGS-TR-913602-01, Revision B (1-1/2 Inch Gen 1 QDC) are not impacted by this notification as these Qualification Reports require the o-ring be discarded and replaced if the connector is disconnected after one week of installed service.
"If you require additional details or would like to discuss this further please contact the undersigned or Tony Gill (QualTech NP Quality Assurance Manager) at 256-924-7438 (office), 256-426-4558 (mobile) or tgill@curtisswright.com.
"Jim Tumlinson
Products Engineering Manager
QualTech NP, Huntsville Operations
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
256-924-7429 (office)
256-425-8037 (mobile)
jtumlinson@curtisswright.com"
* * * UPDATE ON 12/30/14 AT 1528 EST FROM JIM TUMLINSON TO DANIEL MILLS * * *
The following information was obtained from the vendor via facsimile:
"To whom it may concern:
"This letter provides for the formal close out of notification QTHuntsville 10 CFR 21-2014-05. The initial notification was made on September 22, 2014 . All corrective actions have been completed and revised documents have been provided to customers of Generation 3 Quick Disconnect Connectors (Gen 3 QDC) and 3/8 Inch QDC.
"The corrective actions include revision of the following documents to clarify O-ring replacement:
"EGS-TR-23067-01 - 3/4 Inch Qualification Report
EGS-TR-23068-01 - 1-1/2 Inch Qualification Report
EGS-TR-23066-04 - Instructions for Installation (Gen 3 QDC)
EGS-TR-23062-0002-01 - 3/8 Inch QDC Qualification Report
EGS-TR-23062-04 - 3/8 Inch QDC Generic Qualification Report
EGS-TR-23062-06 - Instructions for Installation (3/8 Inch QDC)
"The revised Qualification Reports and the Instructions for Installation have been distributed to all customers who have received 1/2 Inch, 3/4 Inch and/or 1-1/2 Inch Gen 3 QDC connectors as well as the customers for 3/8 Inch QDC connectors. Based on the above information and corrective actions, this Part 21 file is considered closed. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact the undersigned or Tony Gill (QualTech NP Quality Assurance Manager) at 256-924-7438 (office), 256-426-4558 (mobile) or tgill@curtisswright.com.
"Jim Tumlinson
Products Engineering Manager
QualTech NP, Huntsville Operations
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
256-924-7429 (office)
256-425-8037 (mobile)
jtumlinson@curtisswright.com"
Notified R1DO (Dimitriadis), R2DO (Hopper), R3DO (Cameron), R4DO (Hay), Part 21 Group (email)
The following information was obtained from the vendor via facsimile:
"To whom it may concern:
"This letter is issued to provide notification of a documentation defect concerning QualTech NP Generation 3 Quick Disconnect Connectors (Gen 3 QDC). Specifically, there is a discrepancy concerning o-ring replacement between the 1/2 Inch Gen 3 QDC Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23009-14, through Revision B) and the Instructions for Installation (EGS-TR-23066-04, Revision Original), the 3/4 Inch Gen 3 QDC Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23067-01, Revision A) and the 1-1/2 Inch Gen 3 QDC Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23068-01, Revision A).
"Section 5.0 of the 1/2 Inch Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23009-14, through Revision B) states in part that 'whenever the connector is disconnected after one week or more installed service, the used o-ring must be discarded and a new o-ring installed prior to reconnection.' Contrary to this requirement, Section 9.0 of the Instructions for Installation (EGS-TR-23066-04, Revision Original) states in part that, 'whenever the QDC is disconnected after one week or more installed service, it is recommended that the o-ring be discarded and a new o-ring installed prior to reconnection. This action, while not mandatory, will maintain the o-ring seal in a superior condition' and Section 6.0 of both the 3/4 Inch Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23067-01, Revision A) and 1-1/2 Inch Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23068-01, Revision A) states in part that, 'whenever the connector is disconnected after one week or more, it is recommended that the used o-ring be discarded and a new o-ring installed prior to reconnection.'
"To prevent confusion and inconsistency between the 1/2 Inch Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23009-14), the 3/4 Inch Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23067-01), the 1-1/2 Inch Qualification Report (EGS-TR-23068-01) and the Instructions for Installation (EGS-TR-23066-04), the documents have been revised to require that the o-ring must be discarded and a new o-ring installed prior to reconnection. The new revision level of each document is as follows:
- EGS-TR-23067-01, Revision B - 3/4 Inch Qualification Report
- EGS-TR-23068-01, Revision B - 1-1/2 Inch Qualification Report
- EGS-TR-23066-04, Revision A - Instructions for Installation
"The revised Qualification Reports and the Instructions for Installation have been or will be distributed to all customers who have received 1/2 Inch, 3/4 Inch, and/or 1-1/2 Inch Gen 3 QDC connectors.
"Should any Gen 3 QDC connectors be currently installed in service, it is required that a determination be made as to whether or not the connector has been disconnected after one week of installed service and if the o-ring was replaced. If the o-ring was replaced, no further action is required. If the connector was disconnected and the o-ring was not replaced, the o-ring must be discarded and a new o-ring installed.
"QualTech NP will provide replacement o-rings, free of charge, to customers who identify replacement o-rings are required for Gen 3 QDC connectors that have been installed in service.
"As a point of interest, please note that this notification does not apply to the original EGS QDC connectors (Gen 1 QDC). QualTech/EGS QDC connectors certified to Qualification Reports PEI-TR-880701-04, Revision A (1/2 Inch Gen 1 QDC), EGS-TR-913601-01. Revision B (3/4 Inch Gen 1 QDC) and/or EGS-TR-913602-01, Revision B (1-1/2 Inch Gen 1 QDC) are not impacted by this notification as these Qualification Reports require the o-ring be discarded and replaced if the connector is disconnected after one week of installed service.
"If you require additional details or would like to discuss this further please contact the undersigned or Tony Gill (QualTech NP Quality Assurance Manager) at 256-924-7438 (office), 256-426-4558 (mobile) or tgill@curtisswright.com.
"Jim Tumlinson
Products Engineering Manager
QualTech NP, Huntsville Operations
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
256-924-7429 (office)
256-425-8037 (mobile)
jtumlinson@curtisswright.com"
* * * UPDATE ON 12/30/14 AT 1528 EST FROM JIM TUMLINSON TO DANIEL MILLS * * *
The following information was obtained from the vendor via facsimile:
"To whom it may concern:
"This letter provides for the formal close out of notification QTHuntsville 10 CFR 21-2014-05. The initial notification was made on September 22, 2014 . All corrective actions have been completed and revised documents have been provided to customers of Generation 3 Quick Disconnect Connectors (Gen 3 QDC) and 3/8 Inch QDC.
"The corrective actions include revision of the following documents to clarify O-ring replacement:
"EGS-TR-23067-01 - 3/4 Inch Qualification Report
EGS-TR-23068-01 - 1-1/2 Inch Qualification Report
EGS-TR-23066-04 - Instructions for Installation (Gen 3 QDC)
EGS-TR-23062-0002-01 - 3/8 Inch QDC Qualification Report
EGS-TR-23062-04 - 3/8 Inch QDC Generic Qualification Report
EGS-TR-23062-06 - Instructions for Installation (3/8 Inch QDC)
"The revised Qualification Reports and the Instructions for Installation have been distributed to all customers who have received 1/2 Inch, 3/4 Inch and/or 1-1/2 Inch Gen 3 QDC connectors as well as the customers for 3/8 Inch QDC connectors. Based on the above information and corrective actions, this Part 21 file is considered closed. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact the undersigned or Tony Gill (QualTech NP Quality Assurance Manager) at 256-924-7438 (office), 256-426-4558 (mobile) or tgill@curtisswright.com.
"Jim Tumlinson
Products Engineering Manager
QualTech NP, Huntsville Operations
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
256-924-7429 (office)
256-425-8037 (mobile)
jtumlinson@curtisswright.com"
Notified R1DO (Dimitriadis), R2DO (Hopper), R3DO (Cameron), R4DO (Hay), Part 21 Group (email)