Event Notification Report for September 14, 2020

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center Event Reports For 9/11/2020 - 9/14/2020 ** EVENT NUMBERS **

 

54851

54876

54878

54879

54881

54882

54883

54884

54886

54897

54898

Agreement State	Event Number: 54851
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Licensee: Orion Marine Construction Inc. Region: 4 City: Corpus Christi   State: TX County: License #: L 06473 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: Arthur Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Andrew Waugh	Notification Date: 08/21/2020 Notification Time: 15:08 [ET] Event Date: 08/21/2020 Event Time: 08:00 [CDT] Last Update Date: 09/11/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: Agreement State	Person (Organization): NICK TAYLOR (R4DO) KELLEE JAMERSON (NMSS DAY) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)

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EN Revision Imported Date : 9/14/2020 EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - NUCLEAR GAUGE ENGULFED DURING FIRE The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email: "On August 21, 2020, at 1307 CDT the Agency was notified by the licensee consultant (LC) that a fire was burning on one of its dredges off the coast Corpus Christi, Texas. The LC stated the drudge had a 250 milliCurie (original activity) [Cs-137] source in a Berthold model 7440 nuclear gauge installed on a pipe for density measurement. The LC did not have any other information on the location, but knew the dredge was in between 40 and 50 feet of water. The LC stated that the personnel on board were fighting the fire. The LC stated they believed that the gauge would be engulfed by the fire. The LC stated they would supply additional information once the fire is out and they have a chance to inspect the equipment. "At 1553 CDT the LC contacted the Agency and stated the dredge workers were able to take dose rate reading about two feet from the gauge and the reading was 26 millirem per hour. The LC stated that the steel was still too hot to stay very long in the area. The LC stated (when asked) that they believe the fire is out. The LC stated the current priority on the drudge was locating several missing individuals. The LC stated they directed personnel on the drudge to take a contamination survey on the gauge as soon as possible. The LC stated the gauge source serial number was 0025-06. "A search of news sources in Corpus Christi, Texas by the Agency found that a barge had struck an underwater natural gas line at a facility in Corpus Christy, Texas. This information was verified by the licensee's LC. The news reports stated the event occurred at about 0800 CDT. The report stated that the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texas Department of Public Safety personnel are on the ground to provide support, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is monitoring air quality in the area. The United States Coast Guard is assisting in the fire fighting and search for individuals. The name of the dredge involved was provided in several reports. The Agency contacted the LC verified the ship was owned by the licensee. This information was verified by the Agency by reviewing four different news sources. "Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300." Texas Incident Number: 9784 * * * UPDATE ON 8/21/20 AT 2337 EDT FROM ARTHUR TUCKER TO ANDREW WAUGH * * * The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email: "On August 21, 2020, at 2200 CDT, the Agency was notified by the LC that the dredge has sunk. The dredge is believed to be in 45-50 feet of water on its starboard (stbd) side. The gauge is located on the stbd side of the vessel and the shutter was in the open position. The LC stated that after talking to the radiation safety officer who is at the location the LC stated the dose rate they were able to take earlier today and was reported as 26 mR/hr at 2 feet was 26 mR/hr at 6 feet. A request for the composition of the source material has been made to the manufacturer. The search for four missing persons continues and is the current priority." Notified R4DO (Taylor), NMSS (Jamerson), and NMSS Events Notifications (email). * * * UPDATE ON 8/22/20 AT 0915 EDT FROM ARTHUR TUCKER TO THOMAS KENDZIA * * * The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email: "On August 22, 2020 the manufacturer confirmed the source involved in this event is made of ceramic source material and is double encapsulated." Follow-up phone call to the Agency confirmed that the fire is out and the LC and the RSO are working on a recovery plan. First priority remains the search for the four missing persons. Notified R4DO (Taylor), NMSS (Jamerson), and NMSS Events Notifications (email). * * * UPDATE ON 8/23/20 AT 1444 EDT FROM ARTHUR TUCKER TO ANDREW WAUGH * * * The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email: "The Agency has contacted the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) and received the following information. The RSO stated that before the vessel sank a hazmat crew was able to get eyes on the gauge. The hazmat team stated the gauge did not appear to have been damaged by the fire. The area around the gauge also did not appear to have been damaged by the fire. The RSO stated the current plan is to raise the vessel, survey the gauge, and close the shutter. The RSO stated they would send a written report providing additional information." Notified R4DO (Taylor), NMSS (Jamerson), and NMSS Events Notifications (email). * * * UPDATE ON 8/24/20 AT 2209 EDT FROM ARTHUR TUCKER TO ANDREW WAUGH * * * The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email: "The Agency contacted the licensee's consultant (LC) on August 24, 2020, and requested an update on the event. The consultant stated he had received a written report completed by the licensee's RSO for his review. The LC stated he is on vacation but hoped to forward it to the Agency today. As of the writing of this update the report has not been received by the Agency. The LC stated they had a contractor in place to retrieve the vessel. Once raised the plan is to inspect the gauge, perform surveys of the gauge, and close the shutter. The raising of the vessel is not scheduled to take place until next week or the week after that due to difficulties getting the needed equipment in place. In addition, the local weather may hamper recovery activities." Notified R4DO (Kellar) and NMSS Events Notifications (email). * * * UPDATE ON 8/25/20 AT 2046 EDT FROM ARTHUR TUCKER TO BRIAN LIN * * * The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email: "On August 25, 2020, the Agency received the following information from the licensee's radiation safety officer: 'We do not have the equipment to do a deep-water survey of the radiation source. T&T our salvage contractor is ordering the equipment to do the survey of the source to insure the safety of their divers because the source has not had an up-close survey since the vessel sunk. We have taken a survey above the water and have not picked up any radioactivity.' The report from the licensee has been delayed while a review is completed. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300." Notified R4DO (Kellar) and NMSS Events Notifications (email). * * * UPDATE ON AUGUST 27, 2020 AT 1136 EDT FROM ART TUCKER TO BRIAN LIN * * * The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services via email: "The licensee has confirmed that a member of a hazmat team who was able to inspect the gauge from a small boat next to the vessel prior to it sinking stated the gauge appeared undamaged, the wires leading to and from the gauge appeared to be undamaged, and that painted surfaces in the area of the gauge did not appear to be damaged by heat or the fire. The licensee stated they were unable to locate any pictures of the gauge prior to the vessel sinking. The licensee stated that their salvage contractor is ordering the equipment to do an underwater survey of the source to insure the safety of their divers because the source has not had an up-close survey since the vessel sunk. The licensee stated they have taken a survey in the water above the vessel and have not picked up any radioactivity. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300." Notified R4DO (Kellar) and NMSS Events Notifications (email). * * * UPDATE ON 9/11/20 AT 1653 EDT FROM ARTHUR TUCKER TO ANDREW WAUGH * * * The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email: "On September 11, 2020, the licensee reported the dredge was raised to the surface and the gauge was recovered on the dredge. The gauge was undamaged, and the licensee was able to shutter the source. Dose rates at the gauge were reported as normal. The shutter has been locked closed and the source will be disposed by a contractor. Additional information will be provided via the Nuclear Materials Events Database." Notified R4DO (Warnick) and NMSS Events Notifications (email).

Agreement State	Event Number: 54876
Rep Org: OHIO BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION Licensee: University Hospitals of Cleveland Region: 3 City: Cleveland   State: OH County: License #: 02110180077 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: Michael J. Rubadue HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity	Notification Date: 09/03/2020 Notification Time: 11:13 [ET] Event Date: 08/27/2020 Event Time: 00:00 [EDT] Last Update Date: 09/03/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: Agreement State	Person (Organization): DAVID HILLS (R3DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)

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AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - INCORRECT DOSE DELIVERED TO PATIENT The following was received from the Ohio Department of Health: "The licensee tried to perform a split dose procedure on the right lobe anterior and right lobe posterior portion of a patient's liver. "The prescribed dose was 60 mCi Y-90 Theraspheres (approximately 150 Gy) for each site. The posterior was treated first and then the catheter was moved to the anterior position. Post treatment scans of the patient indicated the posterior received 20 mCi (35 Gy) and the anterior received 100 mCi (180 Gy). The physician believes the catheter slipped after initial placement, resulting in an overdose to the anterior and underdose to the posterior. "The licensee will no longer conduct spilt dose procedures." Ohio Item Number: OH200006 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.

Agreement State	Event Number: 54878
Rep Org: NE DIV OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS Licensee: Home Depot #3210 Region: 4 City: Scottsbluff   State: NE County: License #: GL0644 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: Deb Wilson HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity	Notification Date: 09/03/2020 Notification Time: 16:17 [ET] Event Date: 05/31/2012 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT] Last Update Date: 09/03/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: Agreement State	Person (Organization): RICK DEESE (R4DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) ILTAB (EMAIL)

This material event contains a "Less than Cat 3" level of radioactive material.

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AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST TRITIUM EXIT SIGNS This is information received from the state of Nebraska via email: "In conducting a search for records for NRC Event #54500, it was determined that Home Depot #3210 was remodeled at the same time as Home Depot #3208 in Grand Island, NE and all (16) tritium exit signs were exchanged for LED in May 2012. Disposal records are unavailable due to Staybright Electric, the contractor in charge of replacement and disposal, going out of business. Home Depot was unable to produce disposal records but it is there belief that the signs were disposed of properly as Staybright conducted tritium exit sign removals for other Home Depots in the region prior to their closing for which records of disposal were obtained, demonstrating knowledge of proper procedure. "The State of Nebraska also checked with Tritiumdisposal.com and SRBT in attempt to locate records as the outlets of disposal for Staybright, but no records were found. "Home Depot currently has a plan in place that was submitted to the NRC in July of 2009 for facility management to reiterate tritium exit sign management requirements to existing vendors to ensure signs are managed within NRC requirements. As part of ongoing tritium exit sign servicing it is very reasonable to believe that Staybright transferred and disposed of tritium exit sign inventory properly. Home Depot continues to proactively address and replace (as appropriate) its remaining tritium exit sign inventories through the use of professional, third party vendors and continues to responsibly manage its existing inventories at current stores throughout the United States. "A Home Depot corporate representative will track all purchases and returned signs to ensure accurate inventory and disposal. "All Tritium Exit Signs have been replaced with LED. "Home Depot will no longer install tritium exit signs within newly constructed locations." Nebraska Item Number: NE200006 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

Agreement State	Event Number: 54879
Rep Org: GEORGIA RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PGM Licensee: Grady Memorial Hospital Region: 1 City: Atlanta   State: GA County: License #: GA 258-2 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: Leslines Leveque HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity	Notification Date: 09/03/2020 Notification Time: 17:27 [ET] Event Date: 08/27/2020 Event Time: 00:00 [EDT] Last Update Date: 09/03/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: Agreement State	Person (Organization): JOSEPHINE AMBROSINI (R1DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) ILTAB (EMAIL)

This material event contains a "Less than Cat 3" level of radioactive material.

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AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOSS OF MEDICAL SEED AFTER REMOVAL FROM PATIENT The following is a synopsis of the event received from the Georgia Radioactive Materials Program: On July 31, 2020, a physician did not follow proper procedure while recording the number of seeds administered to a patient. The physician initially planned on administering one seed but decided to administer two. The physician did remove both seeds from the patient on August 3, 2020. The tracking system for the administered seeds was based on writing the number of seeds administered on a colored bracelet or arm band, which the patient wears while the seed(s) are implanted. It is removed and travels with the removed tissue through the remaining processes at the hospital. In this case, the physician did not revise the number on the bracelet, therefore during the subsequent processes, other hospital staff only looked for one seed to recover from the procedure by-products. One seed was not recovered. There was some discussion between departments prior to August 21, 2020 about the seed. Radiation Safety was not contacted. On August 21, 2020, an Assistant RSO discovered the discrepancy while conducting an inventory, preparing the seeds for return to the seed vendor. Subsequent searches that included the involved staff did not recover the missing seed. After a review of the laboratory processes for analyzing the removed tissue, the hospital staff believes the missing seed was retained in the transport bin and disposed of with that bin in the bio-hazard waste stream. But, this can not be proven. It was demonstrated to not be in the frozen sample that the hospital retained. The hospital declared the seed lost on August 27, 2020. The seeds were I-125 encapsulated in titanium. Model IAI-125A. Activity level calculated to be 145.1 microCuries at time of loss/disposal. The radioactivity is small, and the decay rate high such that this poses a low risk to the public. Based on literature, the RSO states the contact dose, assuming the seed was trapped in clothing (contact) for twelve hours to be 2.66 milliSeverts. The hospital has conducted a root cause analysis, and has revised its procedures and re-trained staff to prelude future loss of radioactive seeds. Incident #: 29 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

!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Non-Agreement State	Event Number: 54881
Rep Org: Eli Lilly Company Manufacturers Licensee: Eli Lilly Company Manufacturers Region: 3 City: Indianapolis   State: IN County: License #: 13-01133-02 Agreement: N Docket: NRC Notified By: James Maker HQ OPS Officer: Jeffrey Whited	Notification Date: 09/04/2020 Notification Time: 13:38 [ET] Event Date: 09/04/2020 Event Time: 00:00 [EDT] Last Update Date: 09/09/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: 20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - Lost/Stolen Lnm>10x	Person (Organization): DAVID HILLS (R3DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) ILTAB (EMAIL)

This material event contains a "Less than Cat 3" level of radioactive material.

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EN Revision Imported Date : 9/10/2020 EN Revision Text: LOST TRITIUM EXIT SIGN The following is the summary of a call with the licensee: During an annual inventory review, the licensee noticed that an exit sign had been removed from the wall. It was supposed to have been repurposed and moved to a different location but the licensee has lost confidence that the exit sign is in its control. The licensee is continuing to look for the exit sign. Exit sign details: purchased from SRBT, s/n C083911, manufacture date 2/2011, original activity: 21.6 Ci, current activity 12.6 Ci. * * * RETRACTION ON 9/9/2020 AT 1455 EDT FROM TRENTON MAYS TO THOMAS HERRITY * * * The following is the summary of a call with the licensee: The licensee is retracting this event. After further searching for the exit sign, the licensee was able to recover the sign and determined that it had continuously been in its possession. The licensee notified R3 (Warren) that the sign had been found. Notified R3DO (Hills) and NMSS Events Notification and ILTAB via email. 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

Agreement State	Event Number: 54882
Rep Org: GEORGIA RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PGM Licensee: Cancer Treatment Centers of America Region: 1 City: Newman   State: GA County: License #: GA 1632-1 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: Irene Bennett HQ OPS Officer: Jeffrey Whited	Notification Date: 09/04/2020 Notification Time: 15:01 [ET] Event Date: 09/02/2020 Event Time: 00:00 [EDT] Last Update Date: 09/04/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: Agreement State	Person (Organization): JOSEPHINE AMBROSINI (R1DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)

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AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MEDICAL EVENT - UNDERDOSE The following was received from the Georgia Radioactive Materials Program via email: "At the end of the administration of Y-90 SIR Spheres [for the treatment of tumors in the right lobe of the liver], the delivery vial (D-Vial) appeared to overfill as the radiologist was attempting to mix the spheres with a 50/50 solution of contrast and 5 percent dextrose/glucose (D5W). The radiologist noticed some clumping and after attempting to gently disperse the Spheres, he gave a couple hard pushes of the contrast/D5W into the D-Vial. At that time, he noticed the leak. He examined the septum and found it to be dry. As a precaution the radiologist put Durabond on top of the septum. Further examination showed that the material leaked out of the sides of the crimped vial top rather than the septum. The procedure was stopped to prevent further contamination. "The event occurred while using SIRTEX new SIROS delivery system. The SIRTEX representative was present providing guidance to the radiologist as this was the first time he used the new system. "It is estimated that 75 percent of Y-90 SIR-Spheres were administered to the patient [Prescribed Activity: 3.1 GBq (83.7 mCi); Delivered Activity (estimated): 2.87 Gbq (77.7 mCi)]. It is likely that the residual activity was over estimated due to contamination of the SIROS delivery dome. The usual waste from the procedure is contained in a 1-liter Nalgene containers and then placed in a Lucite shield for dose rate measurements to determine the residual activity. The Siros delivery dome could not be measured in the same geometry and likely resulted in an increased dose rate and underestimate of the total dose delivered. "At this time, the prescribing physician indicated he does not expect any adverse effects for the patient and is awaiting the dosimetry evaluation from the patients PET/CT Scan. "Attempts have been made to recreate the event without success. There is speculation regarding the size of the dose and that the number of Spheres may have been a factor (larger than typically administered). Representatives from SIRTEX indicate that this has not been an issue at other sites. "Prior and subsequent studies with the new SIROS delivery system were successful with less activity. "Further evaluation of the equipment to determine why the vial leaked, will be performed following decay and return the manufacturer." Georgia Incident Number: 30 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.

Non-Agreement State	Event Number: 54883
Rep Org: Soil and Materials Engineering, Inc Licensee: Soil and Materials Engineering, Inc. Region: 3 City: Canton   State: MI County: License #: 21-17158-02 Agreement: N Docket: NRC Notified By: Trevor Shaheen HQ OPS Officer: Jeffrey Whited	Notification Date: 09/04/2020 Notification Time: 16:28 [ET] Event Date: 09/04/2020 Event Time: 14:40 [EDT] Last Update Date: 09/04/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: 30.50(b)(2) - Safety Equipment Failure	Person (Organization): DAVID HILLS (R3DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)

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DAMAGED GAUGE DUE TO VEHICLE INCIDENT The following was received via email from the licensee: "[The Engineering Technician] was performing density tests on an aggregate base with a nuclear density gauge (nuc) [gauge: Troxler 3411 s/n 14468; 8.0 mCi Cs-137; 40.0 mCi Am-241] and the loader operator was also working in the area. The [loader] operator was trying to back-up and grazed [the Engineering Technician] on his left shoulder slightly with the rear bumper end, just after [the Engineering Technician] had brought the source rod into the safe position to record the test results. [The Engineering Technician] rolled out of the way and as the loader came to a stop it had hit the nuc gauge and broke the guide rod. Unsure if the source was intact, [the Engineering Technician] kept the loader in-place and kept people more than 15 feet away until [the Operations Manager and the Senior Project Consultant] could arrive on-site to assess the situation. [The Engineering Technician] informed [the Operations Manager and the Senior Project Consultant] on the phone and once they arrived on-site that he was uninjured, since he was able to easily roll out of the way of the loader. [The licensee] then determined that both sources were still intact and the source tip was in the shielded position within the gauge. [The licensee] took a Geiger Counter reading at the site (0.06 mRem/hr 3 feet from the gauge) and again after loading the gauge into the transport box (less than 0.03 mRem/hr 3 feet from the box). Prior to loading the gauge into the box, [the licensee] performed a leak test on the gauge and shipped the leak test to Instrotek as soon as [the licensee] returned to the office with the damaged gauge." The licensee noted that the gauge is currently locked-out/tagged-out and once they receive the leak test results they will most likely transfer the gauge to Instrotek for disposal.

Agreement State	Event Number: 54884
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM Licensee: Sterigenics US, LLC Region: 4 City: Tustin   State: CA County: License #: 3390 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: Robert Greger HQ OPS Officer: Jeffrey Whited	Notification Date: 09/04/2020 Notification Time: 20:51 [ET] Event Date: 09/03/2020 Event Time: 00:00 [PDT] Last Update Date: 09/04/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: Agreement State	Person (Organization): RICK DEESE (R4DO) JEFFERY GRANT (IRD) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)

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AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - POOL WATER CONDUCTIVITY EXCEEDED LIMITS The following was received from the State of California Department of Public Health - Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH/RHB) via email: "The licensee Radiation Safety Officer reported that the pool water conductivity exceeded 100 microSiemens/cm on 9/3/20. The reason was the loss of operability of the demineralizer pump. The pump has been repaired and is currently operable with declining pool water conductivity, but the pool water is still in excess of 100 microSiemens/cm. CDPH/RHB is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this event."

Agreement State	Event Number: 54886
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Licensee: ECS Southwest LLC Region: 4 City: Carrollton   State: TX County: License #: L 05384 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: Arthur Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Jeffrey Whited	Notification Date: 09/05/2020 Notification Time: 14:35 [ET] Event Date: 09/05/2020 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT] Last Update Date: 09/05/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: Agreement State	Person (Organization): RICK DEESE (R4DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)

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AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - GAUGE DAMAGED WHEN STRUCK BY VEHICLE The following was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email: "On September 5, 2020, The Agency was notified by the licensee's site radiation safety officer (SRSO) that a Humboldt EZ 5001 moisture/density gauge was damaged at a temporary job site when a bulldozer struck the gauge. The gauge contains a 40 milliCurie americium-241 source and a 10 milliCurie cesium-137 source. The cesium source was in the shielded position when the event occurred. The operating rod was bent, and the SRSO stated he did not believe the cesium source rod would move. The SRSO stated they performed radiation surveys around the gauge and the highest reading they obtained was 1.3 millirem per hour, which is a normal reading. The SRSO stated they were taking the gauge back to their storage location and would perform a leak test of the gauge. The event did not present an exposure risk to any individual. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300." Texas Incident #: 9795

Power Reactor	Event Number: 54897
Facility: Palisades Region: 3     State: MI Unit: [1] [] [] RX Type: [1] CE NRC Notified By: Jamie Hansen HQ OPS Officer: Andrew Waugh	Notification Date: 09/11/2020 Notification Time: 22:54 [ET] Event Date: 09/11/2020 Event Time: 19:30 [EDT] Last Update Date: 09/11/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - Degraded Condition	Person (Organization): DAVID HILLS (R3DO)

Unit

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RX Crit

Initial PWR

Initial RX Mode

Current PWR

Current RX Mode

1

N

N

0

Refueling

0

Refueling

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DEGRADED CONDITION "At 1930 EDT, on September 11, 2020, Palisades Nuclear Plant was conducting ultrasonic data analysis from reactor vessel closure head in-service inspections. During this analysis, signals that display characteristics consistent with primary water stress corrosion cracking were identified in head penetration 34. No leak path signal was identified during ultrasonic testing. "The plant was in cold shutdown at 0% power and in Mode 6 for a refueling outage at the time of discovery. Repair actions will be completed prior to plant startup from the outage. "This condition has no impact to the health and safety of the public. "This report is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) for degradation of a principal safety barrier. This is the only indication that is currently present, however, if additional indications are found, they will also be repaired prior to the plant startup. "The licensee notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector."

Power Reactor	Event Number: 54898
Facility: Catawba Region: 2     State: SC Unit: [1] [2] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: Michael James HQ OPS Officer: Andrew Waugh	Notification Date: 09/12/2020 Notification Time: 21:12 [ET] Event Date: 09/12/2020 Event Time: 17:48 [EDT] Last Update Date: 09/12/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - Loss Comm/Asmt/Response	Person (Organization): MARK MILLER (R2DO)

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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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LOSS OF EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT CAPABILITY "At 1748 EDT on September 12, 2020, Unit 2 emergency core cooling system (ECCS) leakage outside containment was determined to exceed the long-term habitability dose analysis for the Catawba Nuclear Station Technical Support Center (TSC) under bounding conditions. Repair options to arrest the leakage and restore functionality of the TSC are currently being evaluated. "If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable. If relocation of the TSC becomes necessary, the Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff to the alternate facility. "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 discovered condition of the TSC affects the functionality of an emergency response facility. "There is no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified." This same condition was reported under EN #54887.