Event Notification Report for January 03, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/02/2022 - 01/03/2022
Agreement State
Event Number: 55688
Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services
Licensee: Raba-Kistner Consultants Inc
Region: 4
City: San Antonio State: TX
County:
License #: L01571
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Karen Blanchard
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Licensee: Raba-Kistner Consultants Inc
Region: 4
City: San Antonio State: TX
County:
License #: L01571
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Karen Blanchard
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Notification Date: 01/04/2022
Notification Time: 16:15 [ET]
Event Date: 01/03/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/04/2022
Notification Time: 16:15 [ET]
Event Date: 01/03/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/04/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Roldan-Otero, Lizette (R4)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSNS (Mexico), - (EMAIL)
Roldan-Otero, Lizette (R4)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSNS (Mexico), - (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/4/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST SOURCE
The following was received from the state of Texas (the Agency) via email:
"On January 4, 2022, the licensee notified the Agency that on January 3, 2022, one of its technicians lost a Humboldt model 5001EZ moisture/density gauge (SN: 9313), containing a 40 millicurie americium-241 source and a 10 millicurie cesium-137 source, at a temporary job site. The technician reported that he had placed the gauge, without the source insertion rod locked, into the transport case and then into the transport box in the bed of the pickup but did not lock the box since he was going across the job site. He traversed bumpy ground to the next testing area and when he went to get the gauge he found it was not in the box. He returned to the previous test area and found the transport case but not the gauge. The job site was thoroughly searched and other workers at the job site were questioned.
"The search resumed on January 4, 2022. In addition, onsite workers are being contacted and a reward is being offered. Local police have been notified. More information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident Number: 9606
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 was received from the state of Texas (the Agency) via email:
"On January 4, 2022, the licensee notified the Agency that on January 3, 2022, one of its technicians lost a Humboldt model 5001EZ moisture/density gauge (SN: 9313), containing a 40 millicurie americium-241 source and a 10 millicurie cesium-137 source, at a temporary job site. The technician reported that he had placed the gauge, without the source insertion rod locked, into the transport case and then into the transport box in the bed of the pickup but did not lock the box since he was going across the job site. He traversed bumpy ground to the next testing area and when he went to get the gauge he found it was not in the box. He returned to the previous test area and found the transport case but not the gauge. The job site was thoroughly searched and other workers at the job site were questioned.
"The search resumed on January 4, 2022. In addition, onsite workers are being contacted and a reward is being offered. Local police have been notified. More information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident Number: 9606
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: 55684
Facility: Calvert Cliffs
Region: 1 State: MD
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: Britain Foster
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Region: 1 State: MD
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: Britain Foster
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Notification Date: 01/03/2022
Notification Time: 15:58 [ET]
Event Date: 01/03/2022
Event Time: 12:23 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/03/2022
Notification Time: 15:58 [ET]
Event Date: 01/03/2022
Event Time: 12:23 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/03/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS Actuation - Critical
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS Actuation - Critical
Person (Organization):
Greives, Jonathan (R1)
Greives, Jonathan (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/3/2022
EN Revision Text: AUTOMATIC REACTOR TRIP DUE TO LOSS OF ELECTRICAL LOAD
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 1223 [EST] on 01/03/2022, Calvert Cliffs Unit 2 automatically tripped from 100 percent power due to loss of electrical load. The cause is under investigation.
"The site Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
All rods inserted and decay heat is being removed via the condenser. The plant is in a normal shutdown electrical lineup. There was no impact on Unit 1.
EN Revision Text: AUTOMATIC REACTOR TRIP DUE TO LOSS OF ELECTRICAL LOAD
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 1223 [EST] on 01/03/2022, Calvert Cliffs Unit 2 automatically tripped from 100 percent power due to loss of electrical load. The cause is under investigation.
"The site Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
All rods inserted and decay heat is being removed via the condenser. The plant is in a normal shutdown electrical lineup. There was no impact on Unit 1.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55685
Facility: Limerick
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Richard Wagner
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Richard Wagner
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Notification Date: 01/03/2022
Notification Time: 17:01 [ET]
Event Date: 01/03/2022
Event Time: 08:41 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/03/2022
Notification Time: 17:01 [ET]
Event Date: 01/03/2022
Event Time: 08:41 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/03/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
Person (Organization):
Greives, Jonathan (R1)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
Greives, Jonathan (R1)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | 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 |
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/3/2022
EN Revision Text: FAILED FITNESS-FOR-DUTY TEST
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"On January 3, 2022, a Licensed Reactor Operator violated the station's Fitness for Duty policy. The employee's unescorted access to Limerick Generating Station has been terminated in accordance with station procedures. The event was determined to be reportable under 10 CFR 26.719(b)(2)(ii).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
EN Revision Text: FAILED FITNESS-FOR-DUTY TEST
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"On January 3, 2022, a Licensed Reactor Operator violated the station's Fitness for Duty policy. The employee's unescorted access to Limerick Generating Station has been terminated in accordance with station procedures. The event was determined to be reportable under 10 CFR 26.719(b)(2)(ii).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 55686
Facility: Framatome ANP Richland
Region: 2 State: WA
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
Comments: Leu Conversion
Fabrication & Scrap Recovery
Commercial Lwr Fuel
NRC Notified By: Calvin Manning
HQ OPS Officer: Bethany Cecere
Region: 2 State: WA
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
Comments: Leu Conversion
Fabrication & Scrap Recovery
Commercial Lwr Fuel
NRC Notified By: Calvin Manning
HQ OPS Officer: Bethany Cecere
Notification Date: 01/04/2022
Notification Time: 10:42 [ET]
Event Date: 01/03/2022
Event Time: 16:15 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/04/2022
Notification Time: 10:42 [ET]
Event Date: 01/03/2022
Event Time: 16:15 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/04/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - Offsite Notification/News Rel
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - Offsite Notification/News Rel
Person (Organization):
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/4/2022
EN Revision Text: OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
The following information was provided by the licensee email:
"RCW 49.17.062 (1)(a) requires an employer report 'within 24 hours. that 10 or more of their employees at the workplace or worksite in this State have tested positive for the infectious or contagious disease that is the subject of the public health emergency, must report the positive tests to the department in a form prescribed by the department.'
"On 1/03/2022, at 1615 PST, the Framatome Horn Rapids Road human resources manager notified Washington State Division of Occupational Safety and Health that the Richland Fuel Fabrication site hit that threshold of 10 COVID-19 positive cases.
"These cases do not appear to be worker-to-worker transmissions of the virus.
"This notification is being made under the concurrent reporting requirement of 10CFR70 Appendix A concurrent reporting."
EN Revision Text: OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
The following information was provided by the licensee email:
"RCW 49.17.062 (1)(a) requires an employer report 'within 24 hours. that 10 or more of their employees at the workplace or worksite in this State have tested positive for the infectious or contagious disease that is the subject of the public health emergency, must report the positive tests to the department in a form prescribed by the department.'
"On 1/03/2022, at 1615 PST, the Framatome Horn Rapids Road human resources manager notified Washington State Division of Occupational Safety and Health that the Richland Fuel Fabrication site hit that threshold of 10 COVID-19 positive cases.
"These cases do not appear to be worker-to-worker transmissions of the virus.
"This notification is being made under the concurrent reporting requirement of 10CFR70 Appendix A concurrent reporting."