Event Notification Report for November 13, 2019
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Event Reports For ** EVENT NUMBERS ** |
| 54370 | 54379 | 54380 | 54382 | 54384 |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 54370 |
| Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Licensee: THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY TEXAS INNOVATION CENTER - APB Region: 4 City: LAKE JACKSON State: TX County: License #: L00451 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: KAREN BLANCHARD HQ OPS Officer: OSSY FONT | Notification Date: 11/05/2019 Notification Time: 19:00 [ET] Event Date: 11/05/2019 Event Time: 00:00 [CST] Last Update Date: 11/05/2019 |
| Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: AGREEMENT STATE | Person (Organization): JAMES DRAKE (R4DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) |
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| AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - GAUGE SHUTTER STUCK OPEN The following was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email: "On November 5, 2019, the licensee notified the Agency that during routine, 6-month leak tests and shutter operation checks [at their Freeport, TX location], it found the shutter on one of its Vega, model SHF-2B, fixed nuclear gauges was stuck in the open position. The gauge contains a 1,000 milliCurie cesium-137 source (SN 0325CR). The gauge normally operates with the shutter in the open position. The gauge is mounted on the side of a vessel and there is no risk of exposure to any individual. The licensee has contacted a service company to schedule repairs. An investigation into this event is ongoing. More information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300." Texas Incident # I-9722 |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 54379 |
| Facility: WATTS BAR Region: 2 State: TN Unit: [1] [2] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: DEAN BAKER HQ OPS Officer: BRIAN P. SMITH | Notification Date: 11/12/2019 Notification Time: 07:57 [ET] Event Date: 11/12/2019 Event Time: 07:00 [EST] Last Update Date: 11/12/2019 |
| Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE | Person (Organization): ERIC MICHEL (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 |
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| EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FACILITY OUT OF SERVICE "On November 12, 2019, the Central Emergency Control Center (CECC) was removed from service for a planned facility upgrade project. The CECC is a common Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) for the TVA Nuclear sites (Browns Ferry / Sequoyah / Watts Bar). The duration of the upgrade project is approximately 75 days. "If an emergency is declared requiring CECC activation during this period, an alternate CECC will be used. During this period, the alternate CECC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency procedures. "This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a Loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the CECC will be unavailable for more than 72 hours. "The Emergency Response Organization has been notified that the CECC will be unavailable during the upgrade project and to report to the alternate CECC in the event of an emergency. There is no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant employees. "The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified." |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 54380 |
| Facility: SEQUOYAH Region: 2 State: TN Unit: [1] [2] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: LESLIE MOREY HQ OPS Officer: THOMAS KENDZIA | Notification Date: 11/12/2019 Notification Time: 08:28 [ET] Event Date: 11/12/2019 Event Time: 07:00 [EST] Last Update Date: 11/12/2019 |
| Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE | Person (Organization): ERIC MICHEL (R2DO) |
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | |||||||
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown | |||||||
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
Event Text
| EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FACILITY OUT OF SERVICE "On November 12, 2019, the Central Emergency Control Center (CECC) was removed from service for a planned facility upgrade project. The CECC is a common Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) for the TVA Nuclear sites (Browns Ferry / Sequoyah / Watts Bar). The duration of the upgrade project is approximately 75 days. "If an emergency is declared requiring CECC activation during this period, an alternate CECC will be used. During this period, the alternate CECC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency procedures. "This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a Loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the CECC will be unavailable for more than 72 hours. "The Emergency Response Organization has been notified that the CECC will be unavailable during the upgrade project and to report to the alternate CECC in the event of an emergency. There is no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant employees. "The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified." |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 54382 |
| Facility: BROWNS FERRY Region: 2 State: AL Unit: [1] [2] [3] RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4 NRC Notified By: ANGEL YARBROUGH HQ OPS Officer: THOMAS KENDZIA | Notification Date: 11/12/2019 Notification Time: 10:32 [ET] Event Date: 11/12/2019 Event Time: 00:00 [CST] Last Update Date: 11/12/2019 |
| Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE | Person (Organization): ERIC MICHEL (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 | |||||||
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
Event Text
| EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FACILITY OUT OF SERVICE "On November 12, 2019, the Central Emergency Control Center (CECC) was removed from service for a planned facility upgrade project. The CECC is a common Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) for the TVA Nuclear sites (Browns Ferry / Sequoyah / Watts Bar). The duration of the upgrade project is approximately 75 days. "If an emergency is declared requiring CECC activation during this period, an alternate CECC will be used. During this period, the alternate CECC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency procedures. "This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a Loss of Emergency Assessment Capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the CECC will be unavailable for more than 72 hours. "The Emergency Response Organization has been notified that the CECC will be unavailable during the upgrade project and to report to the alternate CECC in the event of an emergency. There is no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant employees. "The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified." |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 54384 |
| Facility: LASALLE Region: 3 State: IL Unit: [1] [2] [] RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5 NRC Notified By: JOE MESSINA HQ OPS Officer: BRIAN LIN | Notification Date: 11/12/2019 Notification Time: 18:23 [ET] Event Date: 11/12/2019 Event Time: 16:01 [CST] Last Update Date: 11/12/2019 |
| Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: 50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION | Person (Organization): ANN MARIE STONE (R3DO) CHRIS MILLER (NRR EO) SILAS KENNEDY (IRD) |
| 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 |
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| OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO AN ONSITE FATALITY "This report is being made pursuant to 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi), "News Release or Notification of Other Government Agency". The Main Control Room received a report from on-site Maintenance personnel performing diving activities at the lake screen house that communications with a diver had been lost. Onsite and offsite emergency responders were dispatched. The diver was removed from the water but was unresponsive. At 1601 [CST], the LaSalle County Station Operating Department was notified by emergency responders on-site that the individual was deceased. "The Grundy County Sheriff, LaSalle County Sheriff, Seneca Emergency Services, and NRC Senior Resident Inspector have been notified. A press release is planned" |
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