Event Notification Report for April 22, 2020
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/21/2020 - 04/22/2020
Agreement State
Event Number: 54676
Rep Org: KENTUCKY DEPT OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER
Region: 1
City: MAYSVILLE State: KY
County:
License #: 401-531-410
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RUSSELL HESTAND
HQ OPS Officer: OSSY FONT
Licensee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER
Region: 1
City: MAYSVILLE State: KY
County:
License #: 401-531-410
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RUSSELL HESTAND
HQ OPS Officer: OSSY FONT
Notification Date: 04/22/2020
Notification Time: 14:23 [ET]
Event Date: 04/22/2020
Event Time: 10:42 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/22/2020
Notification Time: 14:23 [ET]
Event Date: 04/22/2020
Event Time: 10:42 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/22/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
FRANK ARNER (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
FRANK ARNER (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - GAUGE SYSTEM SWITCH FAILURE
The following was received from the state of Kentucky via fax:
"Kentucky Radiation Health Branch was notified on 4/22/20 by a representative from International Paper of a failure of a magnetic reed switch on their Honeywell gauging system. This switch senses when the mass measurement heads are separated and closes the shutter window on the radioactive source. There are two other means of determining whether the heads are out-of-alignment that also trigger the shutter window to close if indicated. Therefore, these additional layers of protection are adequate to protect against a radiation exposure if the heads are separated. International Paper has returned the system to service with the Honeywell recommendation to replace the switch as soon as the replacement part arrives. Per [the representative] of Honeywell, with the understanding that the failed component will be replaced, the customer can continue to keep the scanner under operation with the basis weight sensor."
The following was received from the state of Kentucky via fax:
"Kentucky Radiation Health Branch was notified on 4/22/20 by a representative from International Paper of a failure of a magnetic reed switch on their Honeywell gauging system. This switch senses when the mass measurement heads are separated and closes the shutter window on the radioactive source. There are two other means of determining whether the heads are out-of-alignment that also trigger the shutter window to close if indicated. Therefore, these additional layers of protection are adequate to protect against a radiation exposure if the heads are separated. International Paper has returned the system to service with the Honeywell recommendation to replace the switch as soon as the replacement part arrives. Per [the representative] of Honeywell, with the understanding that the failed component will be replaced, the customer can continue to keep the scanner under operation with the basis weight sensor."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 54677
Facility: HATCH
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JEREMY TAYLOR
HQ OPS Officer: OSSY FONT
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JEREMY TAYLOR
HQ OPS Officer: OSSY FONT
Notification Date: 04/22/2020
Notification Time: 14:52 [ET]
Event Date: 04/22/2020
Event Time: 10:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/22/2020
Notification Time: 14:52 [ET]
Event Date: 04/22/2020
Event Time: 10:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/22/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
Person (Organization):
MARK MILLER (R2DO)
MARK MILLER (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 0 | Startup | 0 | Startup |
HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT INJECTION SYSTEM (HPCI) INOPERABLE
"At 1015 [EDT], on 04/22/2020, while Unit 2 was at approximately 0.4 percent power in MODE 2, reactor pressure was increased to 150 psig while HPCI was INOPERABLE due to not having been placed in standby. HPCI does not have a redundant system; therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v). ADS [Automatic Depressurization System] and low pressure ECCS [Emergency Core Cooling System] systems were OPERABLE during this time. HPCI was returned to OPERABLE status at 1109 hrs. on 04/22/2020.
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"At 1015 [EDT], on 04/22/2020, while Unit 2 was at approximately 0.4 percent power in MODE 2, reactor pressure was increased to 150 psig while HPCI was INOPERABLE due to not having been placed in standby. HPCI does not have a redundant system; therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v). ADS [Automatic Depressurization System] and low pressure ECCS [Emergency Core Cooling System] systems were OPERABLE during this time. HPCI was returned to OPERABLE status at 1109 hrs. on 04/22/2020.
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 54678
Facility: PALO VERDE
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: LORRAINE WEAVER
HQ OPS Officer: OSSY FONT
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: LORRAINE WEAVER
HQ OPS Officer: OSSY FONT
Notification Date: 04/22/2020
Notification Time: 18:46 [ET]
Event Date: 04/22/2020
Event Time: 10:54 [MST]
Last Update Date: 04/22/2020
Notification Time: 18:46 [ET]
Event Date: 04/22/2020
Event Time: 10:54 [MST]
Last Update Date: 04/22/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
Person (Organization):
JAMES DRAKE (R4DO)
FFD GROUP (EMAIL)
JAMES DRAKE (R4DO)
FFD GROUP (EMAIL)
| 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 | N | 0 | Defueled | 0 | Defueled |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY (FFD) POLICY VIOLATION
A licensed operator had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The individual's unescorted access has been terminated.
A licensed operator had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The individual's unescorted access has been terminated.