Event Notification Report for January 07, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/06/2022 - 01/07/2022
Agreement State
Event Number: 55696
Rep Org: Arkansas Department of Health
Licensee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC
Region: 4
City: Crossett State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-0321-03120
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Steve Mack
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Kendzia
Licensee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC
Region: 4
City: Crossett State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-0321-03120
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Steve Mack
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Kendzia
Notification Date: 01/07/2022
Notification Time: 12:38 [ET]
Event Date: 01/07/2022
Event Time: 10:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/07/2022
Notification Time: 12:38 [ET]
Event Date: 01/07/2022
Event Time: 10:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/07/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Roldan-Otero, Lizette (R4)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
Roldan-Otero, Lizette (R4)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/7/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED TRITIUM EXIT SIGN
The following information was obtained from the Arkansas Department of Health (Department) via email:
"On January 7, 2022, at 1000 (CST), the licensee reported the discovery (same day) of a damaged tritium exit sign. During preparations for removal of all tritium exit signs at the facility one was discovered to have been subjected to heat. The face of the exit sign was damaged, it is not known if any damage is below the face plate.
"The licensee is currently working with a consultant on the removal of the exit sign.
"The exit sign is identified as: Evenlite Model 201, Serial Number 1550F, containing 10.5 Curies of H-3.
"The Department will monitor the safe removal and disposal of the exit sign and will update this report."
Arkansas State Event Report ID Number: AR-2022-01
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 - DAMAGED TRITIUM EXIT SIGN
The following information was obtained from the Arkansas Department of Health (Department) via email:
"On January 7, 2022, at 1000 (CST), the licensee reported the discovery (same day) of a damaged tritium exit sign. During preparations for removal of all tritium exit signs at the facility one was discovered to have been subjected to heat. The face of the exit sign was damaged, it is not known if any damage is below the face plate.
"The licensee is currently working with a consultant on the removal of the exit sign.
"The exit sign is identified as: Evenlite Model 201, Serial Number 1550F, containing 10.5 Curies of H-3.
"The Department will monitor the safe removal and disposal of the exit sign and will update this report."
Arkansas State Event Report ID Number: AR-2022-01
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: 55697
Rep Org: Florida Bureau of Radiation Control
Licensee: Unknown
Region: 1
City: Tampa State: FL
County:
License #: Unknown
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Mark Seidensticker
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Licensee: Unknown
Region: 1
City: Tampa State: FL
County:
License #: Unknown
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Mark Seidensticker
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 01/07/2022
Notification Time: 16:16 [ET]
Event Date: 01/07/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/07/2022
Notification Time: 16:16 [ET]
Event Date: 01/07/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/07/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Greives, Jonathan (R1)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
Greives, Jonathan (R1)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/7/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FOUND MOISTURE DENSITY GUAGE
The following is a synopsis of an email received from the State of Florida:
The State of Florida received a call today around 1530 EST from a business to report they found a Humboldt Soil Moisture Density Gauge [Model 5001P, Serial number 547, 1988] in the gravel parking lot of their place of business. There was only a gauge without it's case. The gauge was found in an upright position, with the source rod appearing to be in the retracted position. The gauge did not appear to damaged, but does look to be very used and worn. The Tampa Bureau of Radiation Control Inspector was notified and is in route to investigate, secure the gauge, and transport it to the Tampa storage unit until it can be transported to the ERCE office in Orlando. The Tampa Police Department was also notified.
Humboldt literature from the internet shows the sources to be Cesium-137 less than 11 millicuries and Americium-241/Be less than 44 millicuries.
Florida Incident Number: FL22-001
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 - FOUND MOISTURE DENSITY GUAGE
The following is a synopsis of an email received from the State of Florida:
The State of Florida received a call today around 1530 EST from a business to report they found a Humboldt Soil Moisture Density Gauge [Model 5001P, Serial number 547, 1988] in the gravel parking lot of their place of business. There was only a gauge without it's case. The gauge was found in an upright position, with the source rod appearing to be in the retracted position. The gauge did not appear to damaged, but does look to be very used and worn. The Tampa Bureau of Radiation Control Inspector was notified and is in route to investigate, secure the gauge, and transport it to the Tampa storage unit until it can be transported to the ERCE office in Orlando. The Tampa Police Department was also notified.
Humboldt literature from the internet shows the sources to be Cesium-137 less than 11 millicuries and Americium-241/Be less than 44 millicuries.
Florida Incident Number: FL22-001
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: 55698
Facility: Callaway
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Robert Shadbolt
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Kendzia
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Robert Shadbolt
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Kendzia
Notification Date: 01/07/2022
Notification Time: 16:29 [ET]
Event Date: 01/07/2022
Event Time: 12:23 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/07/2022
Notification Time: 16:29 [ET]
Event Date: 01/07/2022
Event Time: 12:23 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/07/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS Actuation - Critical 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - Valid Specif Sys Actuation
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS Actuation - Critical 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - Valid Specif Sys Actuation
Person (Organization):
Roldan-Otero, Lizette (R4)
Roldan-Otero, Lizette (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
EN Revision Imported Date: 2/7/2022
EN Revision Text: AUTOMATIC TURBINE TRIP / REACTOR TRIP
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 1223 CST on January 7, 2022, Callaway Plant was in Mode 1 at approximately 100 percent power when a turbine trip / reactor trip occurred. All safety systems responded as expected with the exception of an indication issue with the 'B' Feedwater Isolation Valve, which was confirmed closed. A valid Feedwater Isolation Signal and Auxiliary Feedwater Actuation Signal were also received as a result of the reactor trip. The plant is being maintained stable in Mode 3.
"All control rods fully inserted from the reactor trip signal, and decay heat is being removed via the Auxiliary Feedwater and Steam Dump Systems.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector was notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
The plant is in a normal shutdown electrical lineup.
EN Revision Text: AUTOMATIC TURBINE TRIP / REACTOR TRIP
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 1223 CST on January 7, 2022, Callaway Plant was in Mode 1 at approximately 100 percent power when a turbine trip / reactor trip occurred. All safety systems responded as expected with the exception of an indication issue with the 'B' Feedwater Isolation Valve, which was confirmed closed. A valid Feedwater Isolation Signal and Auxiliary Feedwater Actuation Signal were also received as a result of the reactor trip. The plant is being maintained stable in Mode 3.
"All control rods fully inserted from the reactor trip signal, and decay heat is being removed via the Auxiliary Feedwater and Steam Dump Systems.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector was notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
The plant is in a normal shutdown electrical lineup.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55694
Facility: Comanche Peak
Region: 4 State: TX
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Sean Woods
HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith
Region: 4 State: TX
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Sean Woods
HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith
Notification Date: 01/07/2022
Notification Time: 09:32 [ET]
Event Date: 01/07/2022
Event Time: 01:20 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/07/2022
Notification Time: 09:32 [ET]
Event Date: 01/07/2022
Event Time: 01:20 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/07/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - Loss Comm/Asmt/Response
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - Loss Comm/Asmt/Response
Person (Organization):
Lizette Roldan-Otero (R4DO)
Lizette Roldan-Otero (R4DO)
| 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: 2/7/2022
EN Revision Text: LOSS OF METEOROLOGICAL EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT CAPABILITY
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"At 0120 [CST] on 01/07/2022, a partial loss of the 25KV Power Distribution System caused a loss of both the Primary and Backup Meteorological Towers at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant. This resulted in a loss of emergency assessment capability with regard to meteorological conditions.
"A backup diesel generator for the primary Meteorological Tower did not start due to a dead battery. After the battery issue was resolved, the diesel generator started but it subsequently tripped due to a loose fuse.
"The 25 KV Plant Support Power Loop feeds certain non-safety-related equipment and does not affect plant operation. Power was restored to both Meteorological Towers at 0305 [CST] on 01/07/2022 and proper operation was verified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
EN Revision Text: LOSS OF METEOROLOGICAL EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT CAPABILITY
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"At 0120 [CST] on 01/07/2022, a partial loss of the 25KV Power Distribution System caused a loss of both the Primary and Backup Meteorological Towers at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant. This resulted in a loss of emergency assessment capability with regard to meteorological conditions.
"A backup diesel generator for the primary Meteorological Tower did not start due to a dead battery. After the battery issue was resolved, the diesel generator started but it subsequently tripped due to a loose fuse.
"The 25 KV Plant Support Power Loop feeds certain non-safety-related equipment and does not affect plant operation. Power was restored to both Meteorological Towers at 0305 [CST] on 01/07/2022 and proper operation was verified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.