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Event Notification Report for June 01, 2016

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/31/2016 - 06/01/2016

EVENT NUMBERS
519685196951971523235199052657

Power Reactor
Event Number: 51968
Facility: LIMERICK
Region: 1     State: PA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: BRIAN DEVINE
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE
Notification Date: 06/01/2016
Notification Time: 10:40 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2016
Event Time: 09:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/01/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
Person (Organization):
DAN SCHROEDER (R1DO)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
2 M/R Y 100 Power Operation 0 Hot Shutdown
Event Text
MANUAL REACTOR SCRAM DUE TO UNEXPECTED CORE FLOW CHANGE

"Limerick Unit 2 was manually scrammed from 100 [percent] power at 0900 [EDT] on 6/1/2016 in accordance with plant procedure OT-112 'Unexpected/Unexplained change in core flow' when both 2A and 2B Recirculation Pump Adjustable Speed Drives (ASDs) tripped due to an electrical fault. The shutdown was normal and the plant is stable in Hot Shutdown with normal pressure control via the Main Steam Bypass valves to the Main Condenser and normal level control using Feedwater. The Manual RPS actuation is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)."

All rods inserted fully on manual scram and the plant is in a normal shutdown electrical line up. Unit 1 was not affected by this event.

The licensee plans to issue a press release.

The licensee notified local counties and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).

The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.


Power Reactor
Event Number: 51969
Facility: NINE MILE POINT
Region: 1     State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: BENJAMIN ARIOLA
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 06/01/2016
Notification Time: 14:33 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2016
Event Time: 10:46 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/01/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL
Person (Organization):
DAN SCHROEDER (R1DO)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
1 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
Event Text
NINE MILE POINT UNIT 1 MOMENTARY LOSS OF SECONDARY CONTAINMENT

"Nine Mile Point Unit 1 (NMP1) experienced a momentary loss of Secondary Containment due to both Reactor Building (RB) airlock doors being opened at the same time.

"At 1046 [EDT] on 06/01/16, both RB airlock doors were opened simultaneously for less than 5 seconds. This resulted in Secondary Containment being declared Inoperable (TS 3.4.3). The airlock doors were closed and Secondary Containment was restored to Operable.

"The event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(c), 'Any event or condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of structures or systems that are needed to control the release of radioactive material.'

"The condition has been entered into the station's corrective action program and the NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."

The licensee notified the State of New York.


Agreement State
Event Number: 51971
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: CARDINAL HEALTH
Region: 4
City: DALLAS   State: TX
County:
License #: 02048
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE CASARES
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 06/01/2016
Notification Time: 15:46 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/28/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RICK DEESE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
CNSNS (MEXICO) (EMAI)
Event Text
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TWO RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS PACKAGES NOT LOCATED AFTER CARRIER ACCIDENT

The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services via facsimile:

"On June 1, 2016, the licensee notified the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] that one of its shipments was involved in a transportation accident. A carrier was transporting two type A packages, each containing a vial of fluorodeoxyglucose (F-18), 10 mCi, when it was involved in an accident on an unreported freeway. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, the driver was taken to a hospital. The vehicle was cleared from the roadway. It is uncertain at this time where the vehicle or the packages are located. The licensee is obtaining information to recover the radioactive materials. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."

Texas Incident #: I 9408

* * * UPDATE AT 1703 EDT ON 6/1/16 FROM ART TUCKER TO JEFF HERRERA * * *

The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services via email:

"Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] received call 1529 CDT from licensee. He informed us [Texas] that the packages were intact, not damaged, and recovered from the accident vehicle. The packages are currently located at the original pharmacy location in Dallas. The vial activity amount was 15 mCi each instead of the reported 10 mCi. The licensee stated that since the driver was not his employee he could not obtain information on the driver.

"The packages were intact and no exposures occurred."

Notified the R4DO (Deese), NMSS Events, and Mexico (via email).

* * * UPDATE AT 1023 EDT ON 6/28/2016 FROM ART TUCKER TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *

The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services via email:

"On June 23, 2016, the licensee provided updated information to the Agency [Texas Department of Health Services]. This information stated the activity of the radionuclide was 62 and 56 millicuries instead of the 15 millicuries previously reported."

Notified the R4DO (Hipschman), NMSS Events Resource (via e-mail) and Mexico (via e-mail).

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: 52323
Rep Org: COLORADO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Licensee: CITY OF LAMAR
Region: 4
City: LAMAR   State: CO
County:
License #: GENERAL LICEN
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LINDA BARTISH
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE
Notification Date: 10/27/2016
Notification Time: 12:26 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 10/27/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
Event Text
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST TRITIUM EXIT SIGN

The following was received by the State of Colorado, Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) via email:

"The Waste Water Treatment Plant at the City of Lamar was in construction during the time period the tritium exit sign was ordered by the contractor on the project. An intermediary electrician was brought in to help with the installation of the exit signs. Two signs were ordered and shipped separately. The City of Lamar responded to the annual general license notifications and explained the 2nd exit sign was never received. No further information is available. The tritium exit sign that is lost was manufactured by: Best Lighting Products Inc. AKA Forever Lites, Model #SLXTU1GW20, Serial Number #318952, Isotope: H-3, Activity: 11470 mCi. Date shipped 2-3-2011.

"The City of Lamar was not able to locate the contractor or electrician who worked on the project. Sign is reported lost. The remaining tritium sign will be tracked and annual reports to CDPHE, General License, will be sent in. Should the city decide to remove the sign, notification will be sent in to Radioactive Materials Unit at CDPHE."

Colorado Event Report ID No.: CO16-I16-25

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


Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 51990
Rep Org: PARAGON MEDICAL
Licensee: PARAGON MEDICAL
Region: 3
City: PIERCETON   State: IN
County:
License #: GL
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAMIEN SHRIVER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 06/08/2016
Notification Time: 14:14 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/08/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>1000X
Person (Organization):
BILLY DICKSON (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
Event Text
LOST GENERAL LICENSED MATERIAL

The licensee lost two general licensed devices containing Po-210 sources. These were lost between 2011 and 2014.

Manufacture: NRD Inc.
Model Number: P-2021-8101, P-2101-8101
Device Serial Number: A2HW030, A2JJ603
Original activity per device: 10.00 mCi, 10.00 mCi
Current activity: 0.0 mCI, 0.0 mCi
Original ship date: 10/4/2011, 1/7/2013

The licensee notified R3 (Sulaiman).

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


Part 21
Event Number: 52657
Rep Org: AMETEK
Licensee: VISHAY/INTERNATIONAL
Region: 3
City: COLUMBUS   State: OH
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ETHAN SALSBURY
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 04/03/2017
Notification Time: 09:28 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/06/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL KUNOWSKI (R3DO)
CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1DO)
PART 21/50.55 REACT (EMAI)
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2DO)
MICHAEL VASQUEZ (R4DO)
Event Text
PART 21 NOTIFICATION - FAILURE OF VISHAY DIODES

The following information is the summary letter was received from Ametek via email:

"Product: Vishay/ International Rectifier Clamp, Diodes 600 V, 250A, forward and reverse bias. Ametek part numbers 07-600254-00 and 07-600255-00.

"Ametek Solidstate Controls is submitting the following Report of a Potential Defect in accordance with the requirements of 10CFR21. This notification is applicable to equipment model number 85-VC0250-29 provided to Dominion Nuclear at Millstone Power Station. Serial numbers affected by this potential defect are:

C901880111
C901880211
C901880221
C901880231
C901880244

"AMETEK SOLIDSTATE CONTROLS CORRECTIVE ACTION: If you wish to replace the diodes, Ametek Solidstate Controls will work with you to arrange replacements. Please contact Mr. Mark Shreve of our Client Services group at 1-800-222-9079 or 1-614-846-7500 ext. 6332. mark.shreve@ametek.com"

"Please contact us at telephone: 614-846-7500; 1-800-635-7300 or e-mail: ethan.salsbury@ametek.com, if there are any questions.

* * * UPDATE ON 4/6/17 AT 0839 EDT FROM ETHAN SALSBURY TO BETHANY CECERE * * *

"The original notification for this report contained a typo on the last serial number of the equipment affected."

Instead of serial number C901880244, the correct serial number is C901880241.

Notified R1DO (Cahill), R2DO (Nease), R3DO (Skokowski), R4DO (Vasquez), and Part 21 Reactors group by email.