Event Notification Report for February 11, 2021
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/10/2021 - 02/11/2021
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55036
Facility: Turkey Point
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Branden Nathe
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Lin
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Branden Nathe
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Lin
Notification Date: 12/14/2020
Notification Time: 20:21 [ET]
Event Date: 12/14/2020
Event Time: 12:40 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/10/2021
Notification Time: 20:21 [ET]
Event Date: 12/14/2020
Event Time: 12:40 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/10/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(A) - Pot Unable To Safe Sd
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(A) - Pot Unable To Safe Sd
Person (Organization):
MARK MILLER (R2DO)
MARK MILLER (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/11/2021
EN Revision Text: CHARGING PUMP AND BORATION FLOWPATHS SIMULTANEOUSLY INOPERABLE
"At 1240 EST on 12/14/20, it was determined that all Unit 4 Charging Pumps and Boration Flowpaths were simultaneously inoperable.
"This condition is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * RETRACTION ON 2/10/2021 AT 1210 EST FROM DAVID STOIA TO BETHANY CECERE * * *
"On 1/21/21 a past operability review was completed that assessed the event reported on 12/14/20. The evaluation concluded that the condition did not render any Unit 4 Charging Pump or all boration flowpaths inoperable, and that the 8-hour notification submitted on 12/14/20 was not required. This notification is a retraction of EN #55036.
"The NRC Site Resident has been notified of the EN #55036 retraction."
Notified R2DO (Miller).
EN Revision Text: CHARGING PUMP AND BORATION FLOWPATHS SIMULTANEOUSLY INOPERABLE
"At 1240 EST on 12/14/20, it was determined that all Unit 4 Charging Pumps and Boration Flowpaths were simultaneously inoperable.
"This condition is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * RETRACTION ON 2/10/2021 AT 1210 EST FROM DAVID STOIA TO BETHANY CECERE * * *
"On 1/21/21 a past operability review was completed that assessed the event reported on 12/14/20. The evaluation concluded that the condition did not render any Unit 4 Charging Pump or all boration flowpaths inoperable, and that the 8-hour notification submitted on 12/14/20 was not required. This notification is a retraction of EN #55036.
"The NRC Site Resident has been notified of the EN #55036 retraction."
Notified R2DO (Miller).
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.
Agreement State
Event Number: 55092
Rep Org: OK DEQ RAD MANAGEMENT
Licensee: OU Medicine, Inc.
Region: 4
City: Oklahoma City State: OK
County:
License #: OK-21035-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kevin Sampson
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Licensee: OU Medicine, Inc.
Region: 4
City: Oklahoma City State: OK
County:
License #: OK-21035-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kevin Sampson
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Notification Date: 02/01/2021
Notification Time: 16:47 [ET]
Event Date: 02/01/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/11/2021
Notification Time: 16:47 [ET]
Event Date: 02/01/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/11/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
AZUA, RAY (R4)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
AZUA, RAY (R4)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/12/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL LOST IN TRANSIT
The following is a summary of a phone call and email received from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (the Department):
The Department was informed that Elekta recently performed a source exchange on a High Dose-Rate Remote Afterloader belonging to OU Medicine, Inc. (the licensee) After installing the new source, Elekta packaged the old source (an Elekta microSelectron Model 106.990 S/N D36G9458, containing 2 Ci of Ir-192) and prepared it for shipping to Alpha-Omega Services in Vinton, LA for disposal. The package was picked up by the common carrier on January 5, 2021 and scanned into their tracking system.
On February 1, 2021, Elekta notified the licensee that the common carrier had informed them the package had not been scanned into any other common carrier facility after being picked up at OU Medicine. The common carrier considers the package lost. The Department will provide more information as it becomes available.
On February 11, 2021, received an email from the Department that the source has been delivered to Alpha-Omega.
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
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL LOST IN TRANSIT
The following is a summary of a phone call and email received from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (the Department):
The Department was informed that Elekta recently performed a source exchange on a High Dose-Rate Remote Afterloader belonging to OU Medicine, Inc. (the licensee) After installing the new source, Elekta packaged the old source (an Elekta microSelectron Model 106.990 S/N D36G9458, containing 2 Ci of Ir-192) and prepared it for shipping to Alpha-Omega Services in Vinton, LA for disposal. The package was picked up by the common carrier on January 5, 2021 and scanned into their tracking system.
On February 1, 2021, Elekta notified the licensee that the common carrier had informed them the package had not been scanned into any other common carrier facility after being picked up at OU Medicine. The common carrier considers the package lost. The Department will provide more information as it becomes available.
On February 11, 2021, received an email from the Department that the source has been delivered to Alpha-Omega.
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