Event Notification Report for September 25, 2021
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/24/2021 - 09/25/2021
Agreement State
Event Number: 55494
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: Twining, Inc
Region: 4
City: Long Beach State: CA
County:
License #: 6872-19
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Donald Oesterle
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Licensee: Twining, Inc
Region: 4
City: Long Beach State: CA
County:
License #: 6872-19
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Donald Oesterle
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Notification Date: 09/27/2021
Notification Time: 17:59 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2021
Event Time: 08:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 09/27/2021
Notification Time: 17:59 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2021
Event Time: 08:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 09/27/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
PROULX, DAVID (R4)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
PROULX, DAVID (R4)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 10/27/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following was received via email:
"On Monday, September 27, 2021, Twining, Inc. reported the theft of a CPN MC-1DR #MD01005907 containing sealed sources of Cs-137 (10 mCi) and Am-241 (50 mCi). The theft of a vehicle containing the gauge was reported to the San Bernardino Police Dept. on Sunday, September 26, 2021, when the theft was discovered. Additional information has been requested by CDPH."
California 5010 No.: 092721
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 - STOLEN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following was received via email:
"On Monday, September 27, 2021, Twining, Inc. reported the theft of a CPN MC-1DR #MD01005907 containing sealed sources of Cs-137 (10 mCi) and Am-241 (50 mCi). The theft of a vehicle containing the gauge was reported to the San Bernardino Police Dept. on Sunday, September 26, 2021, when the theft was discovered. Additional information has been requested by CDPH."
California 5010 No.: 092721
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
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55492
Facility: Nine Mile Point
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: Amanda Tetro
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: Amanda Tetro
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 09/25/2021
Notification Time: 09:16 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2021
Event Time: 03:42 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/25/2021
Notification Time: 09:16 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2021
Event Time: 03:42 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/25/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(B) - Pot Rhr Inop
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(B) - Pot Rhr Inop
Person (Organization):
LALLY, CHRISTOPHER (R1)
LALLY, CHRISTOPHER (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EN Revision Imported Date: 10/25/2021
EN Revision Text: LOSS OF UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY RESULTED IN ISOLATION OF TWO EMERGENCY CONDENSERS
"On 9/25/2021 at 0342 EDT, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 1 experienced a loss of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), UPS 162A, which resulted in a loss of Reactor Protection System (RPS) Bus 11. This resulted in an isolation of both No. 11 and No. 12 Emergency Condensers. Emergency Condenser No. 11 was returned to standby on 9/25/2021 at 0420 EDT and Emergency Condenser No. 12 was returned to standby on 9/25/2021 at 0429 EDT.
"This 8-hour non-emergency report is being made based upon requirements of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B) which states: 'Licensee shall notify the NRC of any event or condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of structures or systems that are needed to: (B) remove residual heat.'
"The NRC Senior Resident was informed."
EN Revision Text: LOSS OF UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY RESULTED IN ISOLATION OF TWO EMERGENCY CONDENSERS
"On 9/25/2021 at 0342 EDT, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 1 experienced a loss of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), UPS 162A, which resulted in a loss of Reactor Protection System (RPS) Bus 11. This resulted in an isolation of both No. 11 and No. 12 Emergency Condensers. Emergency Condenser No. 11 was returned to standby on 9/25/2021 at 0420 EDT and Emergency Condenser No. 12 was returned to standby on 9/25/2021 at 0429 EDT.
"This 8-hour non-emergency report is being made based upon requirements of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B) which states: 'Licensee shall notify the NRC of any event or condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of structures or systems that are needed to: (B) remove residual heat.'
"The NRC Senior Resident was informed."
Agreement State
Event Number: 55675
Rep Org: New York State Dept. of Health
Licensee: M&M Environmental Corporation
Region: 1
City: New York City State: NY
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Dan Samson
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Lin
Licensee: M&M Environmental Corporation
Region: 1
City: New York City State: NY
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Dan Samson
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Lin
Notification Date: 12/27/2021
Notification Time: 17:02 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/27/2021
Notification Time: 17:02 [ET]
Event Date: 09/25/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/27/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Dimitriadis, Anthony (R1DO)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSC (Canada), - (EMAIL)
Werner, Greg (R4DO)
Dimitriadis, Anthony (R1DO)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSC (Canada), - (EMAIL)
Werner, Greg (R4DO)
EN Revision Imported Date: 1/27/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST SOURCE
The following information from the New York State Department of Health was received via email:
"The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) conducted a routine inspection of an x-ray registrant on October 15, 2021, where the inspector was made aware that the registrant, M & M Environmental Corporation rented an XRF Lead-in- Paint Analyzer containing 5 mCi of Cobalt-57 (Viken Pb200i; S/N 1173) without possessing a New York State Department of Health Radioactive Materials License, thereby violating the requirements in 10 NYCRR 16.100.
"Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc. provided M & M Environmental Corporation with the rental XRF in question. M & M Environmental did apply for a New York State Radioactive Materials License in August 2021, but the license was not yet approved due to failure to respond to NYSDOH's request for additional information and still not issued to date under Licensing Action No. 2021-0557.
"The Radiation Safety Officer for M & M Environmental Corporation also mentioned on September 25, 2021, the rental XRF was reported as stolen/lost in the 42nd Street Station of New York City. This was reported to NYCPD [(New York City Police Department)]. The XRF device is still missing to date. A formal written report to NYSDOH is also pending to date in accordance with 10 NYCRR 16.15(a)(2).
"NYSDOH will continue to monitor this incident under NYSDOH Incident No. 1367. The applicant will be providing additional information on the event, corrective actions, and steps to prevent recurrence in the future. Subsequently, NYSDOH is working with Washington State Department of Health regarding the involvement of Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc. in this incident and to identify other potential recipients in New York State that received an XRF device without a specific license in violation of 10 NYCRR 16.100."
New York Incident No.: NY-21-03
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 - LOST SOURCE
The following information from the New York State Department of Health was received via email:
"The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) conducted a routine inspection of an x-ray registrant on October 15, 2021, where the inspector was made aware that the registrant, M & M Environmental Corporation rented an XRF Lead-in- Paint Analyzer containing 5 mCi of Cobalt-57 (Viken Pb200i; S/N 1173) without possessing a New York State Department of Health Radioactive Materials License, thereby violating the requirements in 10 NYCRR 16.100.
"Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc. provided M & M Environmental Corporation with the rental XRF in question. M & M Environmental did apply for a New York State Radioactive Materials License in August 2021, but the license was not yet approved due to failure to respond to NYSDOH's request for additional information and still not issued to date under Licensing Action No. 2021-0557.
"The Radiation Safety Officer for M & M Environmental Corporation also mentioned on September 25, 2021, the rental XRF was reported as stolen/lost in the 42nd Street Station of New York City. This was reported to NYCPD [(New York City Police Department)]. The XRF device is still missing to date. A formal written report to NYSDOH is also pending to date in accordance with 10 NYCRR 16.15(a)(2).
"NYSDOH will continue to monitor this incident under NYSDOH Incident No. 1367. The applicant will be providing additional information on the event, corrective actions, and steps to prevent recurrence in the future. Subsequently, NYSDOH is working with Washington State Department of Health regarding the involvement of Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc. in this incident and to identify other potential recipients in New York State that received an XRF device without a specific license in violation of 10 NYCRR 16.100."
New York Incident No.: NY-21-03
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