Event Notification Report for September 22, 2017
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/21/2017 - 09/22/2017
Agreement State
Event Number: 52987
Rep Org: MARYLAND DEPT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Region: 1
City: COLLEGE PARK State: MD
County:
License #: MD 33-004-03
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHARLES COX
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Region: 1
City: COLLEGE PARK State: MD
County:
License #: MD 33-004-03
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHARLES COX
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 09/22/2017
Notification Time: 14:05 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/22/2017
Notification Time: 14:05 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/22/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
SILAS KENNEDY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
SILAS KENNEDY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - IRRADIATOR ACCESS CONTROLS INOPERABLE
The following information was received via email:
"An irradiator operator was leaving the panoramic irradiator vault and was following procedures to close the vault door. Audio and Visual alarms functioned properly and the vault door was sliding shut when the door stopped. The operator took immediate actions and was able to close and lock the door. All security systems were checked, found to be working and engaged. He tagged the Irradiator 'out-of-service' until an investigation can be conducted and corrective actions are implemented.
"The source rack remained in the shielded position during this event. There was no threat to public health, safety or homeland security. UMCP [University of Maryland College Park] will provide RHP [Radiation Health Program] with a written report. A RHP Inspector will conduct an investigation."
The following information was received via email:
"An irradiator operator was leaving the panoramic irradiator vault and was following procedures to close the vault door. Audio and Visual alarms functioned properly and the vault door was sliding shut when the door stopped. The operator took immediate actions and was able to close and lock the door. All security systems were checked, found to be working and engaged. He tagged the Irradiator 'out-of-service' until an investigation can be conducted and corrective actions are implemented.
"The source rack remained in the shielded position during this event. There was no threat to public health, safety or homeland security. UMCP [University of Maryland College Park] will provide RHP [Radiation Health Program] with a written report. A RHP Inspector will conduct an investigation."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52989
Facility: PALO VERDE
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: ROBERT CHU
HQ OPS Officer: STEVEN VITTO
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: ROBERT CHU
HQ OPS Officer: STEVEN VITTO
Notification Date: 09/22/2017
Notification Time: 20:08 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2017
Event Time: 15:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/22/2017
Notification Time: 20:08 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2017
Event Time: 15:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 09/22/2017
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):
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
| 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 |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
SEISMIC MONITORING COMPUTER OUT-OF-SERVICE
"The following event description is based on information currently available. If through subsequent reviews of this event additional information is identified that is pertinent to this event or alters the information being provided at this time a follow-up notification will be made via the ENS or under the reporting requirements of 10 CFR 50.73.
"This event is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) for a major loss of emergency assessment capability at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS). On September 21, 2017 at 0915 MST, the seismic monitoring (SM) computer was declared non-functional for the performance of a planned surveillance test. On September 21, 2017 at 1201 MST, the SM system computer became non-responsive during the performance of the test. Control room staff attempted to reboot the computer and were unsuccessful. Maintenance and troubleshooting efforts began thereafter to initiate repairs. As a compensatory measure, PVNGS procedures for seismic event evaluation provide alternative methods for event classification of a seismic event with the SM system out of service.
"The SM system functions to provide indication that the Operational Basis Earthquake (OBE) threshold has been exceeded following a seismic event and is used in the PVNGS Emergency Plan to perform classification of Initiating Condition 'Seismic event greater than OBE levels' and Emergency Action Level HU2.1.
"On September 22, 2017 at 1500 MST, maintenance personnel performing software repair efforts determined hardware replacement is required. The required component will not be available before 72 hours from the start of the event. Because the SM system is not expected to be restored within 72 hours, this condition is being reported as a planned event constituting a major loss of emergency assessment capability with viable compensatory measures in place.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed of this condition."
"The following event description is based on information currently available. If through subsequent reviews of this event additional information is identified that is pertinent to this event or alters the information being provided at this time a follow-up notification will be made via the ENS or under the reporting requirements of 10 CFR 50.73.
"This event is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) for a major loss of emergency assessment capability at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS). On September 21, 2017 at 0915 MST, the seismic monitoring (SM) computer was declared non-functional for the performance of a planned surveillance test. On September 21, 2017 at 1201 MST, the SM system computer became non-responsive during the performance of the test. Control room staff attempted to reboot the computer and were unsuccessful. Maintenance and troubleshooting efforts began thereafter to initiate repairs. As a compensatory measure, PVNGS procedures for seismic event evaluation provide alternative methods for event classification of a seismic event with the SM system out of service.
"The SM system functions to provide indication that the Operational Basis Earthquake (OBE) threshold has been exceeded following a seismic event and is used in the PVNGS Emergency Plan to perform classification of Initiating Condition 'Seismic event greater than OBE levels' and Emergency Action Level HU2.1.
"On September 22, 2017 at 1500 MST, maintenance personnel performing software repair efforts determined hardware replacement is required. The required component will not be available before 72 hours from the start of the event. Because the SM system is not expected to be restored within 72 hours, this condition is being reported as a planned event constituting a major loss of emergency assessment capability with viable compensatory measures in place.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed of this condition."
Agreement State
Event Number: 53047
Rep Org: NEW YORK STATE DEPT. OF HEALTH
Licensee: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Region: 1
City: ROCHESTER State: NY
County:
License #: C1347
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DANIEL SAMSON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Region: 1
City: ROCHESTER State: NY
County:
License #: C1347
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DANIEL SAMSON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 10/31/2017
Notification Time: 15:36 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2017
Notification Time: 15:36 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RAY MCKINLEY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
RAY MCKINLEY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FAILED SEALED SOURCE LEAK TEST
The following information was received from the State of New York via fax:
"On October 10, 2017 Eastman Kodak Company reported that the results of a leak test showed 0.006 micro curies of removable contamination. The source that was surveyed is an NRD Model A2003, s/n 2977, static elimination device that contains 18.25 mCi of Am-241. The leak test was collected on September 22 and sent to an outside lab for analysis on September 25. The results of the survey were reported on October 9.
"Eastman Kodak will suspend the use of the source until the results of a retest are available. Surfaces adjacent to the device will be surveyed to determine if contamination spread.
"Event Report ID No.: NYDOH-17-10"
The following information was received from the State of New York via fax:
"On October 10, 2017 Eastman Kodak Company reported that the results of a leak test showed 0.006 micro curies of removable contamination. The source that was surveyed is an NRD Model A2003, s/n 2977, static elimination device that contains 18.25 mCi of Am-241. The leak test was collected on September 22 and sent to an outside lab for analysis on September 25. The results of the survey were reported on October 9.
"Eastman Kodak will suspend the use of the source until the results of a retest are available. Surfaces adjacent to the device will be surveyed to determine if contamination spread.
"Event Report ID No.: NYDOH-17-10"