U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center Event Reports For 01/05/2016 - 01/06/2016 ** EVENT NUMBERS ** | Agreement State | Event Number: 51626 | Rep Org: FLORIDA BUREAU OF RADIATION CONTROL Licensee: JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC Region: 1 City: TAMPA State: FL County: License #: 4282-1 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: PAUL NORMAN HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK | Notification Date: 12/29/2015 Notification Time: 13:36 [ET] Event Date: 12/29/2015 Event Time: 08:00 [EST] Last Update Date: 12/29/2015 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: AGREEMENT STATE | Person (Organization): RAY MCKINLEY (R1DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI) ILTAB (EMAI) | This material event contains a "Less than Cat 3 " level of radioactive material. | Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN TROXLER GAUGE The following report was received from the State of Florida via email: "At approximately 0800 [EST], a construction 'con-x box' was found with a padlock and chain cut off. The Troxler Gauge Model No. 3440, Ser. No. 70830 was found missing. The incident was immediately reported to [the licensee Radiation Safety Officer], who reported the incident to BRC [Bureau of Radiation Control]. [The licensee Radiation Safety Officer] reported the theft to law enforcement." The gauge contains 8 mCi of Cs-137 and 40 mCi of Am-241/Be. Incident Number: FL15-135 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 | Agreement State | Event Number: 51627 | Rep Org: NE DIV OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS Licensee: PACIFIC ETHANOL AURORA WEST Region: 4 City: AURORA State: NE County: License #: GL0716 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: HOWARD SHUMAN HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK | Notification Date: 12/29/2015 Notification Time: 16:37 [ET] Event Date: 07/01/2014 Event Time: [CST] Last Update Date: 12/29/2015 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: AGREEMENT STATE | Person (Organization): MICHAEL HAY (R4DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI) | This material event contains a "Less than Cat 3 " level of radioactive material. | Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MISSING TRITIUM EXIT SIGNS The following was received from the State of Nebraska via facsimile: "During the annual inventory certification cycle for Pacific Ethanol Aurora West, the licensee discovered two missing tritium signs. These signs were originally shipped March 3, 2011 with 11.5 curies of material. Current approximate activity calculated as of 12/29/2015 is 8.77 curies. Pacific Ethanol Aurora West shut down for an estimated 18 months between 2012 and 2014. It is assumed these signs went missing at this time." The missing exit signs are Isolite SLX-60 with serial numbers 435489 and 435495. Item number: NE150003 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 | Power Reactor | Event Number: 51635 | Facility: CATAWBA Region: 2 State: SC Unit: [1] [2] [ ] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: SCOTT MILTON HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS | Notification Date: 01/05/2016 Notification Time: 16:07 [ET] Event Date: 01/05/2016 Event Time: 11:20 [EST] Last Update Date: 01/05/2016 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE | Person (Organization): ANTHONY MASTERS (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 | Event Text TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION OUT OF SERVICE "A condition impacting functionality of the TSC [Technical Support Center] ventilation system was discovered on 1/5/2016 at 1120 [EST]. The issue involves a loss of cooling capability of the TSC ventilation system due to a failed compressor. Maintenance will begin repairs as soon as parts are made available. Estimated time to repair is unknown at this time. "If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable. If relocation of the TSC becomes necessary, the Emergency Coordinator will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures. The Emergency Response Organization team will be notified of the condition and the possible need to relocate during an emergency. This condition does not affect the health and safety of the public or station employees. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified." | |