Event Notification Report for December 23, 2020
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/22/2020 - 12/23/2020
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55046
Facility: LaSalle
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: Matt Tutich
HQ OPS Officer: Andrew Waugh
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: Matt Tutich
HQ OPS Officer: Andrew Waugh
Notification Date: 12/23/2020
Notification Time: 12:28 [ET]
Event Date: 12/23/2020
Event Time: 06:53 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2020
Notification Time: 12:28 [ET]
Event Date: 12/23/2020
Event Time: 06:53 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2020
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):
JAMNES CAMERON (R3DO)
JAMNES CAMERON (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
HIGH PRESSURE CORE SPRAY INOPERABLE
"At 0653 CST on 12/23/20, it was discovered the single train of high pressure core spray was inoperable. Due to this inoperability, the system was in a condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function; therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v). All other emergency core cooling systems were operable during this time.
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The high pressure core spray is inoperable because the water lake pump tripped. This inoperability puts the licensee in a 14-day limiting condition for operability.
"At 0653 CST on 12/23/20, it was discovered the single train of high pressure core spray was inoperable. Due to this inoperability, the system was in a condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function; therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v). All other emergency core cooling systems were operable during this time.
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The high pressure core spray is inoperable because the water lake pump tripped. This inoperability puts the licensee in a 14-day limiting condition for operability.
Agreement State
Event Number: 55047
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: ABI Engineering, Inc.
Region: 4
City: Santa Ana State: CA
County:
License #: 7945-30
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: L. Robert Greger
HQ OPS Officer: Andrew Waugh
Licensee: ABI Engineering, Inc.
Region: 4
City: Santa Ana State: CA
County:
License #: 7945-30
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: L. Robert Greger
HQ OPS Officer: Andrew Waugh
Notification Date: 12/23/2020
Notification Time: 20:46 [ET]
Event Date: 12/23/2020
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2020
Notification Time: 20:46 [ET]
Event Date: 12/23/2020
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 12/23/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
JEREMY GROOM (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
JEREMY GROOM (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST THEN FOUND MOISTURE / DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was received via email:
"On December 23, 2020, the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for ABI Engineering, Inc. contacted the California Department of Public Health - Radiologic Health Branch to report a moisture density gauge that was lost while transporting the gauge from the worksite in Orange, CA to the office. The gauge was locked in the transport case and placed in the vehicle, a pickup truck with a camper shell. During the short trip back to the office, the driver of another vehicle alerted the licensee's operator that the rear door of the camper shell was open. The licensee's operator then discovered that the gauge was missing, with one end of the chain used to secure the transport case loose. The licensee's operator backtracked to the jobsite in an attempt to find the gauge but did not locate it. The driver then notified the RSO and went to file a police report. Approximately 20-30 minutes after the RSO reported the incident to the Radiologic Health Branch, the RSO received a call from an individual who found the gauge. The gauge will be returned to the licensee. The gauge is a CPN International MC-3 (10 mCi Cs-137, 50 mCi Am-241:Be), S/N M39048766. The licensee's investigation into this event is ongoing and will be reviewed further by the California Department of Public Health."
California 5010 Number: 122320
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 information was received via email:
"On December 23, 2020, the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for ABI Engineering, Inc. contacted the California Department of Public Health - Radiologic Health Branch to report a moisture density gauge that was lost while transporting the gauge from the worksite in Orange, CA to the office. The gauge was locked in the transport case and placed in the vehicle, a pickup truck with a camper shell. During the short trip back to the office, the driver of another vehicle alerted the licensee's operator that the rear door of the camper shell was open. The licensee's operator then discovered that the gauge was missing, with one end of the chain used to secure the transport case loose. The licensee's operator backtracked to the jobsite in an attempt to find the gauge but did not locate it. The driver then notified the RSO and went to file a police report. Approximately 20-30 minutes after the RSO reported the incident to the Radiologic Health Branch, the RSO received a call from an individual who found the gauge. The gauge will be returned to the licensee. The gauge is a CPN International MC-3 (10 mCi Cs-137, 50 mCi Am-241:Be), S/N M39048766. The licensee's investigation into this event is ongoing and will be reviewed further by the California Department of Public Health."
California 5010 Number: 122320
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: 55048
Rep Org: PA BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: RLS (USA) Inc
Region: 1
City: Trevose State: PA
County:
License #: PA-0515
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Joshua Myers
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Kendzia
Licensee: RLS (USA) Inc
Region: 1
City: Trevose State: PA
County:
License #: PA-0515
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Joshua Myers
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Kendzia
Notification Date: 12/24/2020
Notification Time: 08:59 [ET]
Event Date: 12/23/2020
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/24/2020
Notification Time: 08:59 [ET]
Event Date: 12/23/2020
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/24/2020
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
ELISE BURKET (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ELISE BURKET (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENT DAMAGING LICENSED MATERIAL
The following information was received from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection via email:
"On December 23, 2020 the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that a licensee's courier had been involved in a fatal vehicle accident. [The New Jersey Emergency Response and Radiation Protection Programs responded to the incident scene.] The vehicle was carrying nine packages of Technetium-99m, one of which was ripped open releasing two syringe pigs into the interior of the vehicle. One of those two had been used by a customer and shattered during the accident. The other of those two remained intact and was labeled 27mCi of Tc99m Sestamibi calibrated on 12/21/2020 at 1130am. The remaining eight packaged were intact and had background radiation readings. The vehicle was surveyed, and no contamination was found. The material was picked up the licensee RSO and safely returned to its destination. The Department will continue to gather information and provide updates when available."
This event was also reported on National Response Center Incident Report # 1294881.
PA Event Report ID No.: PA200024
The following information was received from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection via email:
"On December 23, 2020 the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that a licensee's courier had been involved in a fatal vehicle accident. [The New Jersey Emergency Response and Radiation Protection Programs responded to the incident scene.] The vehicle was carrying nine packages of Technetium-99m, one of which was ripped open releasing two syringe pigs into the interior of the vehicle. One of those two had been used by a customer and shattered during the accident. The other of those two remained intact and was labeled 27mCi of Tc99m Sestamibi calibrated on 12/21/2020 at 1130am. The remaining eight packaged were intact and had background radiation readings. The vehicle was surveyed, and no contamination was found. The material was picked up the licensee RSO and safely returned to its destination. The Department will continue to gather information and provide updates when available."
This event was also reported on National Response Center Incident Report # 1294881.
PA Event Report ID No.: PA200024