Event Notification Report for December 18, 2018
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/17/2018 - 12/18/2018
Agreement State
Event Number: 53800
Rep Org: MA RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM
Licensee: MINISHIELLO BROTHER SCRAP IT
Region: 1
City: EVERETT State: MA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: EDWARD SALOMON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFFREY WHITED
Licensee: MINISHIELLO BROTHER SCRAP IT
Region: 1
City: EVERETT State: MA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: EDWARD SALOMON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFFREY WHITED
Notification Date: 12/20/2018
Notification Time: 16:32 [ET]
Event Date: 12/18/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/20/2018
Notification Time: 16:32 [ET]
Event Date: 12/18/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/20/2018
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
Person (Organization):
DON JACKSON (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
DON JACKSON (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - REPORT OF LOST METAL DISC CONTAINING RA-226 FOUND WITHIN SCRAP LOAD
The following was received from the State of Massachusetts via e-mail:
"On December 18, 2018, the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program (MARCP) was informed by Schnitzer Steel Metal Recycling Facility that a scrap metal load shipment from Minichiello Brothers Scrap It (431 Second Street, Everett, MA 02149) set off the radiation monitor alarms. The vehicle returned back to Minichiello Brothers Scrap It for radiation consultant follow-up survey via MARCP Department of Transportation Special Scrap Permit MA-MA-18-4. On December 20, 2018, this material was identified, removed and segregated from this scrap load by the radiation consultant. The radioactive material found is an abandoned metal disc (three inch in diameter) containing Radium-226. The radiation consultant's direct radiation dose rate reading was 1.2 mR/hour at 30 cm from the metal disc. The Radium-226 activity was estimated to be approximately 5.55 MBq (150 uCi) based on the dose rate taken. This material is being held in a secured location at the Minichiello Brothers Scrap It Facility awaiting appropriate disposal.
"This activity meets the immediate event report requirements where report of lost or abandoned RAM [Radioactive Material] is found to be greater than 1,000 times the quantities specified in 10 CFR 20 Appendix C or MA equivalent 105 CMR 120.297 Appendix C. (The 1000 times reportable quantity for Radium-226 is 100 uCi.)
"The MARCP considers this event to be open until proper disposal of this metal disc is confirmed."
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
The following was received from the State of Massachusetts via e-mail:
"On December 18, 2018, the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program (MARCP) was informed by Schnitzer Steel Metal Recycling Facility that a scrap metal load shipment from Minichiello Brothers Scrap It (431 Second Street, Everett, MA 02149) set off the radiation monitor alarms. The vehicle returned back to Minichiello Brothers Scrap It for radiation consultant follow-up survey via MARCP Department of Transportation Special Scrap Permit MA-MA-18-4. On December 20, 2018, this material was identified, removed and segregated from this scrap load by the radiation consultant. The radioactive material found is an abandoned metal disc (three inch in diameter) containing Radium-226. The radiation consultant's direct radiation dose rate reading was 1.2 mR/hour at 30 cm from the metal disc. The Radium-226 activity was estimated to be approximately 5.55 MBq (150 uCi) based on the dose rate taken. This material is being held in a secured location at the Minichiello Brothers Scrap It Facility awaiting appropriate disposal.
"This activity meets the immediate event report requirements where report of lost or abandoned RAM [Radioactive Material] is found to be greater than 1,000 times the quantities specified in 10 CFR 20 Appendix C or MA equivalent 105 CMR 120.297 Appendix C. (The 1000 times reportable quantity for Radium-226 is 100 uCi.)
"The MARCP considers this event to be open until proper disposal of this metal disc is confirmed."
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: 53793
Facility: ARKANSAS NUCLEAR
Region: 4 State: AR
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: SEAN DAVIS
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 4 State: AR
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: SEAN DAVIS
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 12/18/2018
Notification Time: 15:40 [ET]
Event Date: 12/18/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/18/2018
Notification Time: 15:40 [ET]
Event Date: 12/18/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/18/2018
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
RYAN ALEXANDER (R4DO)
RYAN ALEXANDER (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
AUTOMATIC REACTOR TRIP - LOSS OF NON-VITAL BUS
"On December 18, 2018 at 1126 CST, Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 1 (ANO-1) reactor automatically tripped due to a loss of the A-1, non-vital 4160V bus. All control rods fully inserted. Loss of the A-1 bus resulted in de-energizing A-3 vital 4160V bus. Emergency Diesel Generator #1, K-4A, started automatically and is currently powering A-3 vital bus. Non-vital buses A-2, H-1, and H-2 and vital bus A-4 transferred power automatically to the Startup Transformer #1. Off-site power remains energized and available for ANO-1. The reason for loss of A-1 bus is unknown at this time. Currently, ANO-1 has stabilized in Mode 3, Hot Standby."
Decay heat is being removed by the main condenser using the turbine bypass valves. The loss of the A-1, non-vital bus, is under investigation. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and the state.
"On December 18, 2018 at 1126 CST, Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 1 (ANO-1) reactor automatically tripped due to a loss of the A-1, non-vital 4160V bus. All control rods fully inserted. Loss of the A-1 bus resulted in de-energizing A-3 vital 4160V bus. Emergency Diesel Generator #1, K-4A, started automatically and is currently powering A-3 vital bus. Non-vital buses A-2, H-1, and H-2 and vital bus A-4 transferred power automatically to the Startup Transformer #1. Off-site power remains energized and available for ANO-1. The reason for loss of A-1 bus is unknown at this time. Currently, ANO-1 has stabilized in Mode 3, Hot Standby."
Decay heat is being removed by the main condenser using the turbine bypass valves. The loss of the A-1, non-vital bus, is under investigation. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and the state.
Agreement State
Event Number: 54541
Rep Org: GEORGIA RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PGM
Licensee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL
Region: 1
City: DULUTH State: GA
County:
License #: GA 832-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROGER WILSON
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL
Region: 1
City: DULUTH State: GA
County:
License #: GA 832-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROGER WILSON
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/25/2020
Notification Time: 06:28 [ET]
Event Date: 12/18/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/25/2020
Notification Time: 06:28 [ET]
Event Date: 12/18/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/25/2020
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
Person (Organization):
MARC FERDAS (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
MARC FERDAS (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEAKING PROMETHIUM-147 SOURCE
The following information was received from the state of Georgia via email:
"On December 11, 2018, [Honeywell International] tested a sealed source for leakage or contamination and received results on December 21, 2018. The result from [their] vendor [was] 0.0113 +/- 0.0002 microCuries. This result is above the limit of 0.005 microCuries.
"The capsule has been isolated and there [was] no loose contamination detected in [their] facility. [Honeywell] will contact the vendor and arrange to return the capsule after the new year."
The source capsule, Model PHC.C2, serial no. AE5051, was manufactured with 2 Ci of Pm-147. The capsule was returned to Eckert & Ziegler who received it on 3/4/2019.
The state of Georgia considers this matter closed.
NMED Incident # 190022
The following information was received from the state of Georgia via email:
"On December 11, 2018, [Honeywell International] tested a sealed source for leakage or contamination and received results on December 21, 2018. The result from [their] vendor [was] 0.0113 +/- 0.0002 microCuries. This result is above the limit of 0.005 microCuries.
"The capsule has been isolated and there [was] no loose contamination detected in [their] facility. [Honeywell] will contact the vendor and arrange to return the capsule after the new year."
The source capsule, Model PHC.C2, serial no. AE5051, was manufactured with 2 Ci of Pm-147. The capsule was returned to Eckert & Ziegler who received it on 3/4/2019.
The state of Georgia considers this matter closed.
NMED Incident # 190022