Event Notification Report for March 24, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/23/2022 - 03/24/2022
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55750
Facility: Oconee
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: Carl Seymour
HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: Carl Seymour
HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith
Notification Date: 02/22/2022
Notification Time: 01:44 [ET]
Event Date: 02/21/2022
Event Time: 22:07 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/23/2022
Notification Time: 01:44 [ET]
Event Date: 02/21/2022
Event Time: 22:07 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/23/2022
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):
Miller, Mark (R2)
Miller, Mark (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | M/R | Y | 68 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/24/2022
EN Revision Text: MANUAL REACTOR TRIP
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"At 2207 [EST] on 2/21/2022 with Unit 2 in Mode 1 at 68 percent power, the reactor was manually tripped due to lowering water level in the 2A Steam Generator. The trip was not complex with all systems responding normally post-trip.
"Operators responded and stabilized the plant. Decay heat is being removed by discharging steam to the main condenser using the turbine bypass valves. Units 1 and 3 were not affected.
"Due to the Reactor Protection System actuation while critical, this event is being reported as a four-hour, non- emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE ON 3/23/22 AT 1643 EDT FROM CHRIS MCDUFFIE TO TOM KENDZIA * * *
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"On 2/21/2022, Unit 2 was in Mode 1 increasing reactor power following startup from a forced outage. At 2205 [EST] with Unit 2 at 68 percent power, a feedwater control valve failed to properly control feedwater flow to the 2A Steam Generator and the Integrated Control System initiated an automatic runback. At 2207 [EST], the reactor was manually tripped from 39 percent power due to lowering water level in the 2A Steam Generator. Immediately following the manual reactor trip, an actuation of the Emergency Feedwater System (EFW) occurred. The 2A and 2B Motor Driven Emergency Feedwater (MDEFW) pumps automatically started as designed when the 'low steam generator level' signal was received for the 2A Steam Generator. The trip was not complex with all systems responding normally post-trip. Operators responded and stabilized the plant. Decay heat was removed by discharging steam to the main condenser using the turbine bypass valves. Units 1 and 3 were not affected. Unit 2 was restarted on 2/27/2022 following repairs.
"Due to the Reactor Protection System actuation while critical, this event was reported on 2/22/2022 as a four-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B). Following further evaluation, it was determined that a valid EFW actuation occurred, therefore this event is now also being reported as a late 8-hour non-emergency notification of a valid actuation of the EFW system in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified the R2DO (Miller).
EN Revision Text: MANUAL REACTOR TRIP
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"At 2207 [EST] on 2/21/2022 with Unit 2 in Mode 1 at 68 percent power, the reactor was manually tripped due to lowering water level in the 2A Steam Generator. The trip was not complex with all systems responding normally post-trip.
"Operators responded and stabilized the plant. Decay heat is being removed by discharging steam to the main condenser using the turbine bypass valves. Units 1 and 3 were not affected.
"Due to the Reactor Protection System actuation while critical, this event is being reported as a four-hour, non- emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE ON 3/23/22 AT 1643 EDT FROM CHRIS MCDUFFIE TO TOM KENDZIA * * *
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"On 2/21/2022, Unit 2 was in Mode 1 increasing reactor power following startup from a forced outage. At 2205 [EST] with Unit 2 at 68 percent power, a feedwater control valve failed to properly control feedwater flow to the 2A Steam Generator and the Integrated Control System initiated an automatic runback. At 2207 [EST], the reactor was manually tripped from 39 percent power due to lowering water level in the 2A Steam Generator. Immediately following the manual reactor trip, an actuation of the Emergency Feedwater System (EFW) occurred. The 2A and 2B Motor Driven Emergency Feedwater (MDEFW) pumps automatically started as designed when the 'low steam generator level' signal was received for the 2A Steam Generator. The trip was not complex with all systems responding normally post-trip. Operators responded and stabilized the plant. Decay heat was removed by discharging steam to the main condenser using the turbine bypass valves. Units 1 and 3 were not affected. Unit 2 was restarted on 2/27/2022 following repairs.
"Due to the Reactor Protection System actuation while critical, this event was reported on 2/22/2022 as a four-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B). Following further evaluation, it was determined that a valid EFW actuation occurred, therefore this event is now also being reported as a late 8-hour non-emergency notification of a valid actuation of the EFW system in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified the R2DO (Miller).
Agreement State
Event Number: 55791
Rep Org: OK Deq Rad Management
Licensee: Acuren Inspection, Inc.
Region: 4
City: Tulsa State: OK
County:
License #: OK-32148-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kevin Sampson
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Licensee: Acuren Inspection, Inc.
Region: 4
City: Tulsa State: OK
County:
License #: OK-32148-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kevin Sampson
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Notification Date: 03/16/2022
Notification Time: 11:18 [ET]
Event Date: 03/12/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/16/2022
Notification Time: 11:18 [ET]
Event Date: 03/12/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/16/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Drake, James (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Drake, James (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/24/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOGRAPHY SOURCE FAILURE TO RETRACT
The following information was provided by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality via email:
"Today we received a report of an industrial radiography equipment failure which occurred on March 12, 2022. The licensee is Acuren Inspection, Inc. (OK-32148-01). The incident was caused by the failure of the drive cable. Acuren is licensed to perform source recoveries and the source was eventually retracted into the camera safely. The crew's dosimeters have been sent for processing. Pocket dosimeter readings indicate the dose received due to this incident was approximately 135 mR. We will provide details of the equipment involved when we receive them from the licensee."
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOGRAPHY SOURCE FAILURE TO RETRACT
The following information was provided by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality via email:
"Today we received a report of an industrial radiography equipment failure which occurred on March 12, 2022. The licensee is Acuren Inspection, Inc. (OK-32148-01). The incident was caused by the failure of the drive cable. Acuren is licensed to perform source recoveries and the source was eventually retracted into the camera safely. The crew's dosimeters have been sent for processing. Pocket dosimeter readings indicate the dose received due to this incident was approximately 135 mR. We will provide details of the equipment involved when we receive them from the licensee."
Agreement State
Event Number: 55792
Rep Org: PA Bureau of Radiation Protection
Licensee: D'Appolonia Engr, Inc.
Region: 1
City: Pittsburgh State: PA
County:
License #: PA-1241
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Joshua M. Myers
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Licensee: D'Appolonia Engr, Inc.
Region: 1
City: Pittsburgh State: PA
County:
License #: PA-1241
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Joshua M. Myers
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Notification Date: 03/17/2022
Notification Time: 11:29 [ET]
Event Date: 03/16/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/17/2022
Notification Time: 11:29 [ET]
Event Date: 03/16/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/17/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Henrion, Mark (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
Henrion, Mark (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/25/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT- LOSS/MISDELIVERY OF NUCLEAR DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was provided by the Pennsylvania Department Bureau of Radiation Protection (Department) via email:
"On March 16, 2022, the licensee informed the Department of an event that is reportable per 10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(i).
"The Department received notification from a licensee on March 16, 2022, that a Troxler 3440 portable gauge (serial number 62679) was delivered to the wrong location and to the wrong licensee. The gauge contains 9 mCi of Cs-137 and 44 mCi of Am-241:Be. The gauge was incorrectly delivered to KU Resources, another Pennsylvania licensee (PA-1247), by [the common carrier]. The device was on its way back from being serviced by commercial vendor, lnstroTek (PA-1522). KU Resources also had gauge(s) at lnstroTek for service. KU Resources has secured the device in its vault while the carrier and service provider arrange proper delivery back to the proper licensee.
"The cause of the event is unknown at this time. The Department will perform a reactive inspection as soon as possible."
Pennsylvania Event Number: PA220011
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- LOSS/MISDELIVERY OF NUCLEAR DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was provided by the Pennsylvania Department Bureau of Radiation Protection (Department) via email:
"On March 16, 2022, the licensee informed the Department of an event that is reportable per 10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(i).
"The Department received notification from a licensee on March 16, 2022, that a Troxler 3440 portable gauge (serial number 62679) was delivered to the wrong location and to the wrong licensee. The gauge contains 9 mCi of Cs-137 and 44 mCi of Am-241:Be. The gauge was incorrectly delivered to KU Resources, another Pennsylvania licensee (PA-1247), by [the common carrier]. The device was on its way back from being serviced by commercial vendor, lnstroTek (PA-1522). KU Resources also had gauge(s) at lnstroTek for service. KU Resources has secured the device in its vault while the carrier and service provider arrange proper delivery back to the proper licensee.
"The cause of the event is unknown at this time. The Department will perform a reactive inspection as soon as possible."
Pennsylvania Event Number: PA220011
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: 55793
Rep Org: Arkansas Department of Health
Licensee: Anchor Packaging Company
Region: 4
City: Paragould State: AR
County:
License #: GL-0010
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Christy Steward
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Licensee: Anchor Packaging Company
Region: 4
City: Paragould State: AR
County:
License #: GL-0010
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Christy Steward
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 03/17/2022
Notification Time: 11:30 [ET]
Event Date: 03/02/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2022
Notification Time: 11:30 [ET]
Event Date: 03/02/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Drake, James (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Drake, James (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/25/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FOUND AM-241 SOURCE
The following information was received via E-mail from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH):
"WW Recycling in Marmaduke, Arkansas, reported to Arkansas Radiation Control Program on March 2, 2022, that they believed a source had been found in scrap metal unloaded at their facility. At the time of the report, they were unable to identify the customer from whom the scrap metal was purchased.
"Intact labeling provided general license information, Am-241, manufactured by NDC in California, source SN 7090AR, Model 103, 5.55 GBq (150 mCi) in April 2011. The device manufacturer identified the device and tracked its shipment to Arkansas' GL-0010, Anchor Packaging Company located in Paragould, Arkansas.
"Radiation surveys conducted by recycling facility personnel indicated a reading of 10 microR/hr at approximately three feet from the item.
"Health Physicists from the Arkansas Radiation Control Program responded to WW Recycling on the morning of March 3, 2022.
"A metal drum container clearly labeled with a radioactive material sign, observed to be closed, in good repair was surveyed by ADH personnel. The top of the metal drum registered 185 microR/hr. The reading at the bottom sealed edge of the drum reached 85 milliR/hr. The shutter appears to be missing. There are no known exposures.
"The device remains secured at the recycling center and this event remains open while Anchor GL-0010 pursues disposal through a specific licensee authorized to perform this sort of activity/retrieval.
"Reporting Requirement: Arkansas State Board of Health Rules for Control of Sources of Ionizing Radiation RH-402.c.5. and 10 CFR Part 31.5(c)(5)."
State Event Report ID No.: AR-2022-04
* * * UPDATE ON 3/22/2022 AT 1534 EDT FROM CHRISTY STEWARD TO BRIAN LIN * * *
"On March 17, 2022, WW Recycling in Marmaduke, Arkansas, contacted the Arkansas Department of Health - Radiation Control Section to report the discovery of a second gauge. Photos received March 18, 2022, confirm this gauge to be similar to the generally licensed fixed gauge discovered then reported to the Department on March 2, 2022 (NDC model 103X, SN 13629, Am-241, 5.55 GBq). SN 13629 was once registered to Anchor Packaging Company in Paragould, Arkansas, and later documented as disposed. The gauge was found in the remnants of the original load where the first gauge was found. The gauge was placed into a radioactive material - labeled small drum and secured in the remote storage building where the initial gauge is being stored (also in a small drum).
"WW Recycling personnel measured 40 microR/hr, via their Ludlum 193-6, on contact with the outside of the wall closest to the two drums. Inside the building, about 7 feet away from the drums, radiation levels begin increasing above background. The photo indicates the shutter to be attached but not closed. There are no known exposures.
"Reporting requirements: Arkansas State Board of Health Rules for Control of Sources of Ionizing Radiation - RH-1501.a.1.A. and RH-1501.b. pursuant to RH-409.c.10. "
Notified R4DO (Taylor), and NMSS Events Notification via email.
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 AM-241 SOURCE
The following information was received via E-mail from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH):
"WW Recycling in Marmaduke, Arkansas, reported to Arkansas Radiation Control Program on March 2, 2022, that they believed a source had been found in scrap metal unloaded at their facility. At the time of the report, they were unable to identify the customer from whom the scrap metal was purchased.
"Intact labeling provided general license information, Am-241, manufactured by NDC in California, source SN 7090AR, Model 103, 5.55 GBq (150 mCi) in April 2011. The device manufacturer identified the device and tracked its shipment to Arkansas' GL-0010, Anchor Packaging Company located in Paragould, Arkansas.
"Radiation surveys conducted by recycling facility personnel indicated a reading of 10 microR/hr at approximately three feet from the item.
"Health Physicists from the Arkansas Radiation Control Program responded to WW Recycling on the morning of March 3, 2022.
"A metal drum container clearly labeled with a radioactive material sign, observed to be closed, in good repair was surveyed by ADH personnel. The top of the metal drum registered 185 microR/hr. The reading at the bottom sealed edge of the drum reached 85 milliR/hr. The shutter appears to be missing. There are no known exposures.
"The device remains secured at the recycling center and this event remains open while Anchor GL-0010 pursues disposal through a specific licensee authorized to perform this sort of activity/retrieval.
"Reporting Requirement: Arkansas State Board of Health Rules for Control of Sources of Ionizing Radiation RH-402.c.5. and 10 CFR Part 31.5(c)(5)."
State Event Report ID No.: AR-2022-04
* * * UPDATE ON 3/22/2022 AT 1534 EDT FROM CHRISTY STEWARD TO BRIAN LIN * * *
"On March 17, 2022, WW Recycling in Marmaduke, Arkansas, contacted the Arkansas Department of Health - Radiation Control Section to report the discovery of a second gauge. Photos received March 18, 2022, confirm this gauge to be similar to the generally licensed fixed gauge discovered then reported to the Department on March 2, 2022 (NDC model 103X, SN 13629, Am-241, 5.55 GBq). SN 13629 was once registered to Anchor Packaging Company in Paragould, Arkansas, and later documented as disposed. The gauge was found in the remnants of the original load where the first gauge was found. The gauge was placed into a radioactive material - labeled small drum and secured in the remote storage building where the initial gauge is being stored (also in a small drum).
"WW Recycling personnel measured 40 microR/hr, via their Ludlum 193-6, on contact with the outside of the wall closest to the two drums. Inside the building, about 7 feet away from the drums, radiation levels begin increasing above background. The photo indicates the shutter to be attached but not closed. There are no known exposures.
"Reporting requirements: Arkansas State Board of Health Rules for Control of Sources of Ionizing Radiation - RH-1501.a.1.A. and RH-1501.b. pursuant to RH-409.c.10. "
Notified R4DO (Taylor), and NMSS Events Notification via email.
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: 55800
Facility: Oconee
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: Chris McDuffie
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Kendzia
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: Chris McDuffie
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Kendzia
Notification Date: 03/23/2022
Notification Time: 16:43 [ET]
Event Date: 02/13/2022
Event Time: 16:25 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/23/2022
Notification Time: 16:43 [ET]
Event Date: 02/13/2022
Event Time: 16:25 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/23/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - Valid Specif Sys Actuation
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - Valid Specif Sys Actuation
Person (Organization):
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Hot Standby | 0 | Hot Standby |
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/25/2022
EN Revision Text: EMERGENCY FEEDWATER SYSTEM ACTUATION
The following information was provided by the licensee via email and phone:
"At 1625 [EST] on 2/13/2022, with Unit 2 in Mode 3 at 0 percent power and plant heat up to normal operating temperature in progress, an actuation of the Emergency Feedwater System (EFW) occurred. The reason for the EFW auto-start was lowering water level in the 2A and 2B Steam Generators due to failure of the 2A Main Feedwater Pump to respond as required to maintain Steam Generator water level as Steam Generator pressure increased during plant heat up. The 2A and 2B Motor Driven Emergency Feedwater (MDEFW) pumps automatically started as designed when the 'low steam generator level' signal was received for the 2A and 2B Steam Generators.
"Following further evaluation, it was determined that a valid EFW actuation occurred, therefore this event is being reported as a late 8-hour non-emergency notification of a valid actuation of the EFW system in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
EN Revision Text: EMERGENCY FEEDWATER SYSTEM ACTUATION
The following information was provided by the licensee via email and phone:
"At 1625 [EST] on 2/13/2022, with Unit 2 in Mode 3 at 0 percent power and plant heat up to normal operating temperature in progress, an actuation of the Emergency Feedwater System (EFW) occurred. The reason for the EFW auto-start was lowering water level in the 2A and 2B Steam Generators due to failure of the 2A Main Feedwater Pump to respond as required to maintain Steam Generator water level as Steam Generator pressure increased during plant heat up. The 2A and 2B Motor Driven Emergency Feedwater (MDEFW) pumps automatically started as designed when the 'low steam generator level' signal was received for the 2A and 2B Steam Generators.
"Following further evaluation, it was determined that a valid EFW actuation occurred, therefore this event is being reported as a late 8-hour non-emergency notification of a valid actuation of the EFW system in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Agreement State
Event Number: 55794
Rep Org: Georgia Radioactive Material Pgm
Licensee: Brunswick Cellulose, LLC
Region: 1
City: Brunswick State: GA
County:
License #: GA 301-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Avionne Fortner
HQ OPS Officer: Mike Stafford
Licensee: Brunswick Cellulose, LLC
Region: 1
City: Brunswick State: GA
County:
License #: GA 301-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Avionne Fortner
HQ OPS Officer: Mike Stafford
Notification Date: 03/18/2022
Notification Time: 12:01 [ET]
Event Date: 03/10/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/18/2022
Notification Time: 12:01 [ET]
Event Date: 03/10/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/18/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Henrion, Mark (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Henrion, Mark (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/25/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE SHUTTER FAILED IN THE OPEN POSITION
The following is a synopsis of an email received the Georgia Radioactive Materials Program (the department):
On March 10, 2022, the department received an email from the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO), reporting a failed shutter on one of their sealed nuclear sources that occurred during their routine, semi-annual gauge inspection. The gauge contained 5 mCi Cs-137. The licensee performed a surface survey with readings in a 1 ft. radius. The readings ranged from 0.01 mR/hr to 0.1 mR/hr. The licensee also performed a leak test with results still pending. The licensee plans to dispose of the faulty gauge. No one was exposed during this incident.
Georgia Incident Number: 51
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE SHUTTER FAILED IN THE OPEN POSITION
The following is a synopsis of an email received the Georgia Radioactive Materials Program (the department):
On March 10, 2022, the department received an email from the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO), reporting a failed shutter on one of their sealed nuclear sources that occurred during their routine, semi-annual gauge inspection. The gauge contained 5 mCi Cs-137. The licensee performed a surface survey with readings in a 1 ft. radius. The readings ranged from 0.01 mR/hr to 0.1 mR/hr. The licensee also performed a leak test with results still pending. The licensee plans to dispose of the faulty gauge. No one was exposed during this incident.
Georgia Incident Number: 51
Agreement State
Event Number: 55795
Rep Org: MA Radiation Control Program
Licensee: QSA Global, Inc.
Region: 1
City: Burlington State: MA
County:
License #: 12-8361
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kenath O. Traegde
HQ OPS Officer: Mike Stafford
Licensee: QSA Global, Inc.
Region: 1
City: Burlington State: MA
County:
License #: 12-8361
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kenath O. Traegde
HQ OPS Officer: Mike Stafford
Notification Date: 03/18/2022
Notification Time: 16:45 [ET]
Event Date: 03/18/2022
Event Time: 12:06 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2022
Notification Time: 16:45 [ET]
Event Date: 03/18/2022
Event Time: 12:06 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Henrion, Mark (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSC (Canada), - (Email) (EMAIL)
Henrion, Mark (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSC (Canada), - (Email) (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/25/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST PACKAGE CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
The following was received via email from the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program:
"At 1338 EDT today (3/18/2022), QSA Global, Inc. contacted the Radiation Control Program to report a potential missing package containing radioactive material. The package is a QSA Global 880 source changer and overpack containing a single Ir-192 source with an activity of 6.6 curies (assay date 2/15/2022), [serial number] SN: 31468M. The 880 source changer SN is C010.
"The package was shipped via common courier from Acuren Group, Inc. in Edmonton, Canada on February 15, 2022. On March 3, 2022, package was scanned at the common courier terminal in Memphis, TN (last known location). On March 9, 2022, Acuren contacted QSA Global, Inc. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to inform them that the package could not be located.
"On March 11, 2022, Acuren contacted QSA Global, Inc. in Louisiana and the common courier for a status. The common courier initiated a search on March 11, 2022, that included the common courier main hub in Memphis, TN. The package could not be located.
"At 0930 EDT this morning (3/18/2022), common courier contacted the QSA Global Baton Rouge office and notified them that the package could not be located. At 1206 EDT today (3/18/2022) the Baton Rouge office contacted QSA Global, Inc. in Burlington, MA to notify them of the missing package.
"The Massachusetts Radiation Control Program considers this event as open pending further investigation."
* * * UPDATE AT 1834 EDT ON 03/22/22 FROM TONY CARPENITO TO THOMAS KENDZIA * * *
The following received via email from the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program:
"Upon Agency (Massachusetts Radiation Control Program) discussion with state of Tennessee, who had contacted the common carrier's Dangerous Goods Administration, the carrier reported on March 22, 2022, the package to be located at the carrier's Custom clearance area at its hub in Memphis, TN and the package is not missing."
Notified R1DO (Jackson) and NMSS Events Notification, ILTAB, and CNSNS via email.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Category 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Category 3 sources, if not safely managed or securely protected, could cause permanent injury to a person who handled them, or were otherwise in contact with them, for some hours. It could possibly - although it is unlikely - be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of days to weeks. These sources are typically used in practices such as fixed industrial gauges involving high activity sources (for example: level gauges, dredger gauges, conveyor gauges and spinning pipe gauges) and well logging. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST PACKAGE CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
The following was received via email from the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program:
"At 1338 EDT today (3/18/2022), QSA Global, Inc. contacted the Radiation Control Program to report a potential missing package containing radioactive material. The package is a QSA Global 880 source changer and overpack containing a single Ir-192 source with an activity of 6.6 curies (assay date 2/15/2022), [serial number] SN: 31468M. The 880 source changer SN is C010.
"The package was shipped via common courier from Acuren Group, Inc. in Edmonton, Canada on February 15, 2022. On March 3, 2022, package was scanned at the common courier terminal in Memphis, TN (last known location). On March 9, 2022, Acuren contacted QSA Global, Inc. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to inform them that the package could not be located.
"On March 11, 2022, Acuren contacted QSA Global, Inc. in Louisiana and the common courier for a status. The common courier initiated a search on March 11, 2022, that included the common courier main hub in Memphis, TN. The package could not be located.
"At 0930 EDT this morning (3/18/2022), common courier contacted the QSA Global Baton Rouge office and notified them that the package could not be located. At 1206 EDT today (3/18/2022) the Baton Rouge office contacted QSA Global, Inc. in Burlington, MA to notify them of the missing package.
"The Massachusetts Radiation Control Program considers this event as open pending further investigation."
* * * UPDATE AT 1834 EDT ON 03/22/22 FROM TONY CARPENITO TO THOMAS KENDZIA * * *
The following received via email from the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program:
"Upon Agency (Massachusetts Radiation Control Program) discussion with state of Tennessee, who had contacted the common carrier's Dangerous Goods Administration, the carrier reported on March 22, 2022, the package to be located at the carrier's Custom clearance area at its hub in Memphis, TN and the package is not missing."
Notified R1DO (Jackson) and NMSS Events Notification, ILTAB, and CNSNS via email.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Category 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Category 3 sources, if not safely managed or securely protected, could cause permanent injury to a person who handled them, or were otherwise in contact with them, for some hours. It could possibly - although it is unlikely - be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of days to weeks. These sources are typically used in practices such as fixed industrial gauges involving high activity sources (for example: level gauges, dredger gauges, conveyor gauges and spinning pipe gauges) and well logging. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf