Event Notification Report for February 09, 2021
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/08/2021 - 02/09/2021
Agreement State
Event Number: 55101
Rep Org: NJ DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Licensee: Metaphysics/GE Healthcare
Region: 1
City: South Plainfield State: NJ
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Jack Tway
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Licensee: Metaphysics/GE Healthcare
Region: 1
City: South Plainfield State: NJ
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Jack Tway
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Notification Date: 02/10/2021
Notification Time: 17:27 [ET]
Event Date: 02/09/2021
Event Time: 12:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/17/2021
Notification Time: 17:27 [ET]
Event Date: 02/09/2021
Event Time: 12:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/17/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
DIMITRIADIS, ANTHONY (R1)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
CNSC (CANADA), - (EMAIL)
DIMITRIADIS, ANTHONY (R1)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
CNSC (CANADA), - (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/18/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST GENERATOR
The following is a summary of an email received from the state of New Jersey:
A Cardiogen-A2 generator went missing during common carrier transit from Albany, NY to South Plainfield, NJ. When the package arrived, there was only the container and no generator. The generator lot number is 09101-210331. The generator contains strontium-82 and strontium-85. The concentration of Sr-82 was 100 milliCuries and concentration of Sr-85 was 56.9 milliCuries as of 02/01/21.
The missing components include:
Security seal
Styrofoam Lid
Generator
Lower & upper lead shield
New Jersey Incident ID: 781497
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
* * * UPDATE ON FEBRUARY 17, 2021 AT 1453 EST FROM JACK TWAY TO BRIAN P. SMITH * * *
The following update was received from the state of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP):
"Please note there has been an update to Event Notification number 55101. The missing generator has been found. NJ DEP is continuing its investigation of this event and will update NMED as new information is available."
Notified R1DO (DENTEL); ILTAB; NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICATION; CNSC (CANADA)
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST GENERATOR
The following is a summary of an email received from the state of New Jersey:
A Cardiogen-A2 generator went missing during common carrier transit from Albany, NY to South Plainfield, NJ. When the package arrived, there was only the container and no generator. The generator lot number is 09101-210331. The generator contains strontium-82 and strontium-85. The concentration of Sr-82 was 100 milliCuries and concentration of Sr-85 was 56.9 milliCuries as of 02/01/21.
The missing components include:
Security seal
Styrofoam Lid
Generator
Lower & upper lead shield
New Jersey Incident ID: 781497
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
* * * UPDATE ON FEBRUARY 17, 2021 AT 1453 EST FROM JACK TWAY TO BRIAN P. SMITH * * *
The following update was received from the state of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP):
"Please note there has been an update to Event Notification number 55101. The missing generator has been found. NJ DEP is continuing its investigation of this event and will update NMED as new information is available."
Notified R1DO (DENTEL); ILTAB; NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICATION; CNSC (CANADA)
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55098
Facility: Cooper
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Aric Harris
HQ OPS Officer: Joanna Bridge
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Aric Harris
HQ OPS Officer: Joanna Bridge
Notification Date: 02/09/2021
Notification Time: 10:35 [ET]
Event Date: 02/09/2021
Event Time: 01:53 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/09/2021
Notification Time: 10:35 [ET]
Event Date: 02/09/2021
Event Time: 01:53 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/09/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - Pot Uncntrl Rad Rel 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - Pot Uncntrl Rad Rel 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
Person (Organization):
DIXON, JOHN (R4)
DIXON, JOHN (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
CONTROL RELEASE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL AND ACCIDENT MITIGATION
"On February 9, 2021, at 0153 CST, Cooper Nuclear Station experienced a spike in Secondary Containment differential pressure which exceeded the Technical Specifications Surveillance Requirements 3.6.4.1.1 limit of -0.25 inches of water gauge. Secondary Containment differential pressure oscillated coincident with barometric pressure oscillations. Three additional spikes occurred which exceed the Technical Specification limit. The duration of each spike was less than one minute. The last spike occurred at 0232 CST. Secondary Containment differential pressure has restored to Technical Specification limits and further investigation is ongoing.
"This unplanned Secondary Containment inoperability constitutes a condition reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and (D), "An event or condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of [Structures, Systems, and Components] SSCs that are needed to control the release of radioactive material and mitigate the consequences of an accident.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been informed."
"On February 9, 2021, at 0153 CST, Cooper Nuclear Station experienced a spike in Secondary Containment differential pressure which exceeded the Technical Specifications Surveillance Requirements 3.6.4.1.1 limit of -0.25 inches of water gauge. Secondary Containment differential pressure oscillated coincident with barometric pressure oscillations. Three additional spikes occurred which exceed the Technical Specification limit. The duration of each spike was less than one minute. The last spike occurred at 0232 CST. Secondary Containment differential pressure has restored to Technical Specification limits and further investigation is ongoing.
"This unplanned Secondary Containment inoperability constitutes a condition reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and (D), "An event or condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of [Structures, Systems, and Components] SSCs that are needed to control the release of radioactive material and mitigate the consequences of an accident.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been informed."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55099
Facility: Robinson
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Michael Smith
HQ OPS Officer: Joanna Bridge
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Michael Smith
HQ OPS Officer: Joanna Bridge
Notification Date: 02/09/2021
Notification Time: 11:00 [ET]
Event Date: 02/09/2021
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/09/2021
Notification Time: 11:00 [ET]
Event Date: 02/09/2021
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/09/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - Offsite Notification
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - Offsite Notification
Person (Organization):
MILLER, MARK (R2)
MILLER, MARK (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO AN INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF EMERGENCY SIRENS
"At approximately 0800 on February 9, 2021, thirty-one (31) H.B. Robinson Nuclear Plant Offsite Emergency Notification sirens in Darlington County, SC were inadvertently actuated. The Darlington County Emergency Services and South Carolina Emergency Management Division were promptly notified. The actuation lasted for three (3) minutes at full volume. The cause of the actuation is under investigation at this time.
"Capability to notify the public was never degraded during the inadvertent actuation. All Emergency Notification sirens remain in service.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Offsite Notification, as a four (4) hour report.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
A local news agency did report about the alarms sounding and reported that there was no concern at the site.
"At approximately 0800 on February 9, 2021, thirty-one (31) H.B. Robinson Nuclear Plant Offsite Emergency Notification sirens in Darlington County, SC were inadvertently actuated. The Darlington County Emergency Services and South Carolina Emergency Management Division were promptly notified. The actuation lasted for three (3) minutes at full volume. The cause of the actuation is under investigation at this time.
"Capability to notify the public was never degraded during the inadvertent actuation. All Emergency Notification sirens remain in service.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Offsite Notification, as a four (4) hour report.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
A local news agency did report about the alarms sounding and reported that there was no concern at the site.