Event Notification Report for May 12, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/11/2016 - 05/12/2016
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51924
Facility: PILGRIM
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: KENNETH GOODALL
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: KENNETH GOODALL
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 05/12/2016
Notification Time: 20:01 [ET]
Event Date: 05/12/2016
Event Time: 16:47 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/12/2016
Notification Time: 20:01 [ET]
Event Date: 05/12/2016
Event Time: 16:47 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/12/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
Person (Organization):
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
DETERIORATION OF SPENT FUEL POOL RACK NEUTRON ABSORBING MATERIAL
"On May 12, 2016, at 16:47 EDT with the reactor at 100% power and the mode switch in RUN, an assessment of the Spent Fuel Pool racks containing neutron absorbing material concluded that some degradation had occurred. The result is that we cannot assure we are maintaining Keff < 0.95 as required per design. Conservative measures have been implemented to ensure public health and safety.
"Recent planned testing conducted in the spent fuel pool determined that one rack panel had degradation of the neutron absorbing material in excess of what had been analyzed. An extent of condition review indicated additional potential at-risk locations may exist. Analyses are being performed to determine the potential impact and mitigating actions. Fuel pool conditions are safe and stable. Conservative measures have been implemented and spent fuel safety is maintained.
"Based on the above, the condition is reportable to the NRC as an Unanalyzed Condition under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii), and requires an 8 hour notification. The condition is also reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.73 (a)(2)(ii).
"The licensee has notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector.
"The licensee will notify the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."
"On May 12, 2016, at 16:47 EDT with the reactor at 100% power and the mode switch in RUN, an assessment of the Spent Fuel Pool racks containing neutron absorbing material concluded that some degradation had occurred. The result is that we cannot assure we are maintaining Keff < 0.95 as required per design. Conservative measures have been implemented to ensure public health and safety.
"Recent planned testing conducted in the spent fuel pool determined that one rack panel had degradation of the neutron absorbing material in excess of what had been analyzed. An extent of condition review indicated additional potential at-risk locations may exist. Analyses are being performed to determine the potential impact and mitigating actions. Fuel pool conditions are safe and stable. Conservative measures have been implemented and spent fuel safety is maintained.
"Based on the above, the condition is reportable to the NRC as an Unanalyzed Condition under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii), and requires an 8 hour notification. The condition is also reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.73 (a)(2)(ii).
"The licensee has notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector.
"The licensee will notify the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."
Agreement State
Event Number: 51926
Rep Org: NJ RAD PROT AND REL PREVENTION PGM
Licensee: NORTHEAST CMT
Region: 1
City: RIVERSIDE State: NJ
County:
License #: PI #507412
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CATHERINE BIEL
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE
Licensee: NORTHEAST CMT
Region: 1
City: RIVERSIDE State: NJ
County:
License #: PI #507412
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CATHERINE BIEL
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE
Notification Date: 05/13/2016
Notification Time: 10:22 [ET]
Event Date: 05/12/2016
Event Time: 14:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/13/2016
Notification Time: 10:22 [ET]
Event Date: 05/12/2016
Event Time: 14:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/13/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TROXLER GAUGE DAMAGED
The following information was obtained from the State of New Jersey via fax:
"[The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was informed that in Galloway Township, New Jersey], a Troxler [gauge] Model 3440, S/N 17337, was run over by the company pickup truck. This gauge contained 9 mCi of Cs-137 and 44 mCi of Am-241/Be. The gauge was not in its transport container, so the outer housing of the gauge was badly cracked and fell off."
The licensee reported no release of licensed material or contamination and no overexposure.
State Event Report ID No.: NJ #16-05-12-1410-12
The following information was obtained from the State of New Jersey via fax:
"[The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was informed that in Galloway Township, New Jersey], a Troxler [gauge] Model 3440, S/N 17337, was run over by the company pickup truck. This gauge contained 9 mCi of Cs-137 and 44 mCi of Am-241/Be. The gauge was not in its transport container, so the outer housing of the gauge was badly cracked and fell off."
The licensee reported no release of licensed material or contamination and no overexposure.
State Event Report ID No.: NJ #16-05-12-1410-12
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51922
Facility: PALISADES
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: TERRY AVIS
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: TERRY AVIS
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE
Notification Date: 05/12/2016
Notification Time: 13:35 [ET]
Event Date: 05/12/2016
Event Time: 07:55 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/12/2016
Notification Time: 13:35 [ET]
Event Date: 05/12/2016
Event Time: 07:55 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/12/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
ERIC DUNCAN (R3DO)
FITNESS FOR DUTY GRO (EMAI)
ERIC DUNCAN (R3DO)
FITNESS FOR DUTY GRO (EMAI)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS-FOR-DUTY POLICY VIOLATION
"A non-licensed contractor supervisor violated the fitness-for-duty policy [for alcohol] during a random fitness-for-duty test. The contractor's access to the plant has been terminated.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"A non-licensed contractor supervisor violated the fitness-for-duty policy [for alcohol] during a random fitness-for-duty test. The contractor's access to the plant has been terminated.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."