Event Notification Report for August 14, 2020
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Event Reports For ** EVENT NUMBERS ** |
| 54817 | 54818 | 54819 | 54821 | 54822 | 54834 |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 54817 |
| Rep Org: GEORGIA RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PGM Licensee: International Paper Savannah Mill Region: 1 City: Savannah State: GA County: License #: 143-1 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: Shatavia Walker HQ OPS Officer: Andrew Waugh |
Notification Date: 08/05/2020 Notification Time: 13:19 [ET] Event Date: 07/21/2020 Event Time: 00:00 [EDT] Last Update Date: 08/06/2020 |
| Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: Agreement State |
Person (Organization): FRANK ARNER (R1DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) |
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EN Revision Imported Date : 8/7/2020 EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - BROKEN SHUTTER The following is a summary of information received via email: On July 21, 2020, the licensee was conducting a semi-annual leak test and inventory when they discovered a shutter was not working on an in service source device. The source has been barricaded and appropriate warnings have been posted. An offsite technician is being contacted to replace the device. The device is an Ohmart Model A-2102 density gauge with a 100 mCi Cs-137 source. * * * UPDATE ON 8/6/20 AT 1757 EDT FROM SHATAVIA WALKER TO ANDREW WAUGH * * * The following is a summary of information received via email: The broken shutter concerned in this event was stuck in the open position. Notified R1DO (Arner) and NMSS Event Notifications via email. |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 54818 |
| Rep Org: VT OFFICE OF RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH Licensee: Tam Recycling Region: 1 City: Pownal State: VT County: License #: N/A Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: Francis O'Neill HQ OPS Officer: Andrew Waugh |
Notification Date: 08/05/2020 Notification Time: 17:17 [ET] Event Date: 02/27/2020 Event Time: 00:00 [EDT] Last Update Date: 08/05/2020 |
| Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: Agreement State |
Person (Organization): FRANK ARNER (R1DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) |
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| AGREEMENT STATE REPORT RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL REJECTED AT WASTE FACILITY The following is a summary of information received via email: On 2/27/20, the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) was notified that a waste transport truck was rejected at a waste facility in Hudson Falls, NY. The truck was rejected because radioactive material was detected measuring 1.4 mrem/hr while background radiation was 0.01 mrem/hr. The truck was redirected to Tam Recycling in Pownal, VT, and instructed to isolate the waste. On 3/2/20, the Vermont Hazardous Materials Response Team (VHMRT) and a member of VDH Radiation Control responded to the recycling center. The radioactive waste was identified as human bladder control products which contained an estimated 4.6 microCi of I-131. The contents were double bagged and isolated in a remote storage area at the recycling center for to decay. On 4/3/20, VDH issued Vermont Information Notice IN 20-001 (Release of humans and animals receiving I-131 therapy) to all Vermont radioactive materials licensees who are authorized to use I-131. This Information Notice recommends all affected licensees review their I-131 administration procedures, patient release criteria, and pet owner release instructions. On 6/26/20, a VDH inspector returned to survey the material, and found that the radiation levels of the material were indistinguishable from background. With the decay of the I-131 waste this incident has been closed out by VDH on 8/5/20. Vermont Incident No.: VT-20-001 |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 54819 |
| Rep Org: VT OFFICE OF RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH Licensee: Goodenough Rubbish Removal Region: 1 City: Brattleboro State: VT County: License #: N/A Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: Francis O'Neill HQ OPS Officer: Rodney Clagg |
Notification Date: 08/06/2020 Notification Time: 10:33 [ET] Event Date: 03/27/2020 Event Time: 00:00 [EDT] Last Update Date: 08/06/2020 |
| Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: Agreement State |
Person (Organization): FRANK ARNER (R1DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) |
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| AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL REJECTED AT WASTE FACILITY The following is a summary of information received via email: On 3/27/20, the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) was notified that a waste transport truck was rejected at a waste facility in Concord, NH. The truck was rejected because radioactive material was detected in the waste. The truck was redirected to Goodenough Rubbish Removal in Brattleboro, VT, and instructed to isolate the waste. On 3/30/20, VDH Radiation Control responded to the waste center. The radioactive waste was identified as clay cat litter containing I-131 with a maximum dose rate of 8.04 mrem/hr on contact and 0.54 mrem/hr at one meter while background measurements were 10 microR/hr. The waste hauler was instructed to isolate the container in a remote section of the recycling center with the contents covered for 80 days. On 4/3/20, VDH issued Vermont Information Notice IN 20-001 (Release of humans and animals receiving I-131 therapy) to all Vermont radioactive materials licensees who are authorized to use I-131. This Information Notice recommends all affected licensees review their I-131 administration procedures, patient release criteria, and pet owner release instructions. On 6/26/20, a VDH inspector returned to survey the material, and found that the radiation levels of the material were indistinguishable from background. With the decay of the I-131 waste this incident has been closed out by VDH on 8/5/20. Vermont Incident No.: VT-20-002 |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 54821 |
| Rep Org: KENTUCKY DEPT OF RADIATION CONTROL Licensee: North American Stainless Region: 1 City: Ghent State: KY County: License #: 201-499-57 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: Anjan Bhattacharyya HQ OPS Officer: Andrew Waugh |
Notification Date: 08/06/2020 Notification Time: 13:46 [ET] Event Date: 08/06/2020 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT] Last Update Date: 08/06/2020 |
| Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: Agreement State |
Person (Organization): FRANK ARNER (R1DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) |
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| AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTER The following is a summary of information received via email: On 8/6/2020, the licensee notified the Kentucky Radiation Health Branch of an event which had occurred on the same day. The shutter control mechanism malfunctioned on a nuclear gauge and the shutter could not be completely closed. The gauge has been taken out of service and no overexposures were reported as a result of this incident. A service provider has been contacted to help repair or replace the damaged gauge. The gauge is a Data Measurement Corporation Model AM-3E containing a 3 Ci Am-241 sealed source. Kentucky Event Report ID No.: KY200003 |
| Non-Agreement State | Event Number: 54822 |
| Rep Org: Department of Veterans Affairs Licensee: Department of Veterans Affairs Region: 4 City: North Little Rock State: AR County: License #: 03-23853-01VA Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: Kim Wiebeck HQ OPS Officer: Andrew Waugh |
Notification Date: 08/06/2020 Notification Time: 16:32 [ET] Event Date: 08/05/2020 Event Time: 13:00 [CDT] Last Update Date: 08/06/2020 |
| Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: 35.3045(a)(3) - Dose To Other Site > Specified Limits |
Person (Organization): KENNETH RIEMER (R3DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) |
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| MEDICAL EVENT "A Y-90 microsphere therapy administration was performed on August 5, 2020, [at VA Boston Healthcare System in Boston, Massachusetts]. The prescribed dose was intended for the right lobe of the liver. Post implant imaging on that day indicated that the dosage of microspheres was unintentionally administered to a portion of the left lobe of the liver. "The patient and the referring physician have been notified. "The National Health Physics Program (NHPP) will follow up with a written report in accordance with NRC requirements in 10 CFR 35.3045. "NHPP notified our NRC Region III Project Manager (Parker)." A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient. |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 54834 |
| Facility: Harris Region: 2 State: NC Unit: [1] [] [] RX Type: [1] W-3-LP NRC Notified By: Lonnie Hickerson HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith |
Notification Date: 08/13/2020 Notification Time: 13:24 [ET] Event Date: 08/13/2020 Event Time: 09:38 [EDT] Last Update Date: 08/13/2020 |
| Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS Actuation - Critical 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - Unanalyzed Condition 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - Valid Specif Sys Actuation |
Person (Organization): MARK MILLER (R2DO) |
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | |||||||
| 1 | M/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
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| MANUAL REACTOR TRIP DUE TO DROPPED CONTROL ROD "On August 13, 2020, at 0938 EDT, with Harris Nuclear Plant Unit 1 in Mode 1 at 100 percent power, a control rod dropped during control rod testing. This is considered to be an unanalyzed condition and requires a manual reactor trip in accordance with plant procedure. All safety systems functioned as expected. Auxiliary Feedwater started as designed and was secured. Steam generator levels are being maintained by Main Feedwater through the feedwater regulator bypass valves. Decay heat is being removed by using the condenser steam dump flow path. Due to the RPS actuation, this event is being reported as a four hour non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B). Due to the unanalyzed condition and unplanned Auxiliary Feedwater actuation, this event is also being reported as an eight hour non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A). "There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified." |
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