Event Notification Report for June 21, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/20/2022 - 06/21/2022
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55953
Facility: Beaver Valley
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Shawn W. Keener
HQ OPS Officer: Bill Gott
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Shawn W. Keener
HQ OPS Officer: Bill Gott
Notification Date: 06/21/2022
Notification Time: 16:52 [ET]
Event Date: 06/21/2022
Event Time: 15:47 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/21/2022
Notification Time: 16:52 [ET]
Event Date: 06/21/2022
Event Time: 15:47 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/21/2022
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):
Gray, Mel (R1DO)
Gray, Mel (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 15 | Power Operation | 15 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE AGENCY NOTIFICATION DUE TO CHEMICAL LEAK
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"At 1547 EDT on June 21, 2022, it was determined that Beaver Valley Power Station Unit No. 1 experienced a reportable chemical leak. Approximately 261 gallons of a Sodium Hypochlorite/Sodium Bromine mixture reached the ground and approximately 130.5 gallons (of the 261 gallons) progressed to the Ohio River (via storm drain). The source of the leakage has been isolated and absorbent material has been placed to contain the leakage. Following confirmation of this leakage, notifications were made to the following offsite agencies starting at 1615 EDT:
"National Response Center (Incident Report # 1339391)
"Pennsylvania Department Of Environmental Protection
"Beaver County Emergency Management
"This condition is being reported as a four-hour, non-emergency notification per 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi). There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"At 1547 EDT on June 21, 2022, it was determined that Beaver Valley Power Station Unit No. 1 experienced a reportable chemical leak. Approximately 261 gallons of a Sodium Hypochlorite/Sodium Bromine mixture reached the ground and approximately 130.5 gallons (of the 261 gallons) progressed to the Ohio River (via storm drain). The source of the leakage has been isolated and absorbent material has been placed to contain the leakage. Following confirmation of this leakage, notifications were made to the following offsite agencies starting at 1615 EDT:
"National Response Center (Incident Report # 1339391)
"Pennsylvania Department Of Environmental Protection
"Beaver County Emergency Management
"This condition is being reported as a four-hour, non-emergency notification per 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi). 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: 55954
Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency
Licensee: Universal Scrap Metals
Region: 3
City: Chicago State: IL
County:
License #: GL 9223657
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Gary Foresee
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Parks
Licensee: Universal Scrap Metals
Region: 3
City: Chicago State: IL
County:
License #: GL 9223657
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Gary Foresee
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Parks
Notification Date: 06/21/2022
Notification Time: 17:00 [ET]
Event Date: 06/21/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/02/2022
Notification Time: 17:00 [ET]
Event Date: 06/21/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/02/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Feliz-Adorno, Nestor (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
Feliz-Adorno, Nestor (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 9/6/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOSS OF X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYZER
The following was received from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency via email:
"Agency efforts to annually verify the inventory of registrant's generally licensed devices resulted in a declaration of loss by a registrant, Universal Scrap Metals, 9223657. Specifically, a Niton LLC, x-ray fluorescence analyzer (model XLp-818 PQ, serial number 9690), containing 30.0 mCi of Am-241 could not be located. The device was one of five, and the other four have been verified. On May 31, 2022 the registrant indicated they could not locate the device, but wanted to check several other departments before declaring it lost.
"The amount of americium present, although not representing a significant public safety concern, requires immediate reporting to the US NRC. The registrant failed to notify the Agency of disposal, transfer or loss. This matter will be [tracked until corrective action is provided.]"
Illinois Item Number: IL220021
* * * UPDATE ON 9/01/2022 AT 1655 EDT FROM LLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO KAREN COTTON * * *
The licensee provided new training for personnel and new procedures. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency closed the event.
Notified R3DO (Hills). Notified via email: NMSS Event Notification and ILTAB.
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 OF X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYZER
The following was received from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency via email:
"Agency efforts to annually verify the inventory of registrant's generally licensed devices resulted in a declaration of loss by a registrant, Universal Scrap Metals, 9223657. Specifically, a Niton LLC, x-ray fluorescence analyzer (model XLp-818 PQ, serial number 9690), containing 30.0 mCi of Am-241 could not be located. The device was one of five, and the other four have been verified. On May 31, 2022 the registrant indicated they could not locate the device, but wanted to check several other departments before declaring it lost.
"The amount of americium present, although not representing a significant public safety concern, requires immediate reporting to the US NRC. The registrant failed to notify the Agency of disposal, transfer or loss. This matter will be [tracked until corrective action is provided.]"
Illinois Item Number: IL220021
* * * UPDATE ON 9/01/2022 AT 1655 EDT FROM LLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO KAREN COTTON * * *
The licensee provided new training for personnel and new procedures. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency closed the event.
Notified R3DO (Hills). Notified via email: NMSS Event Notification and ILTAB.
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: 55955
Facility: McGuire
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Tiffney Louy
HQ OPS Officer: Mike Stafford
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Tiffney Louy
HQ OPS Officer: Mike Stafford
Notification Date: 06/22/2022
Notification Time: 02:26 [ET]
Event Date: 06/21/2022
Event Time: 22:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/22/2022
Notification Time: 02:26 [ET]
Event Date: 06/21/2022
Event Time: 22:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/22/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
Person (Organization):
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 94 | Power Operation | 94 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EN Revision Imported Date: 6/22/2022
EN Revision Text: CONTROL ROOM VENTILATION AND CONTROL AREA CHILLED WATER SYSTEM INOPERABLE
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 2240 on 06/21/2022, it was discovered that both required trains of Control Room Ventilation and Control Area Chilled Water System were simultaneously inoperable; therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, nonemergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(d).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
The 'B' train was restored at 2315.
EN Revision Text: CONTROL ROOM VENTILATION AND CONTROL AREA CHILLED WATER SYSTEM INOPERABLE
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 2240 on 06/21/2022, it was discovered that both required trains of Control Room Ventilation and Control Area Chilled Water System were simultaneously inoperable; therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, nonemergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(d).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
The 'B' train was restored at 2315.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 55956
Facility: Louisiana Energy Services
Region: 2 State: NM
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type:
Comments: Uranium Enrichment Facility
Gas Centrifuge Facility
NRC Notified By: Jim Rickman
HQ OPS Officer: Mike Stafford
Region: 2 State: NM
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type:
Comments: Uranium Enrichment Facility
Gas Centrifuge Facility
NRC Notified By: Jim Rickman
HQ OPS Officer: Mike Stafford
Notification Date: 06/22/2022
Notification Time: 08:12 [ET]
Event Date: 06/21/2022
Event Time: 09:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 06/22/2022
Notification Time: 08:12 [ET]
Event Date: 06/21/2022
Event Time: 09:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 06/22/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (b)(2) - Loss Or Degraded Safety Items
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (b)(2) - Loss Or Degraded Safety Items
Person (Organization):
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
LOSS OF AN ITEM RELIED ON FOR SAFETY
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"The plant is in a safe condition.
"On June 21, 2022, while performing a routine management observation, an employee noticed that only a single individual was performing the administrative actions required to implement both [items relied on for safety] IROFS 50b and IROFS 50c. These IROFS are independent, administrative IROFS that prevent heavy vehicles from damaging equipment that could result in a UF6 release. Both IROFS are required to meet the performance requirement of 10 CFR 70.61. Since only one individual was performing the administrative action, the independence of the IROFS was not being maintained and the performance requirement of 10 CFR 70.61 was not being met. At the time of the event, there were not any heavy vehicles that threatened damage to equipment.
"[Urenco USA] (UUSA) is reporting this event per 10 CFR 70. Appendix A(b)(2).
"All work that requires utilizing person(s) to control the proximity of vehicles to equipment that could release UF6 has been stopped. This issue has been entered in UUSA's corrective action program as EV 152996."
The licensee will notify the NRC Regional inspector.
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"The plant is in a safe condition.
"On June 21, 2022, while performing a routine management observation, an employee noticed that only a single individual was performing the administrative actions required to implement both [items relied on for safety] IROFS 50b and IROFS 50c. These IROFS are independent, administrative IROFS that prevent heavy vehicles from damaging equipment that could result in a UF6 release. Both IROFS are required to meet the performance requirement of 10 CFR 70.61. Since only one individual was performing the administrative action, the independence of the IROFS was not being maintained and the performance requirement of 10 CFR 70.61 was not being met. At the time of the event, there were not any heavy vehicles that threatened damage to equipment.
"[Urenco USA] (UUSA) is reporting this event per 10 CFR 70. Appendix A(b)(2).
"All work that requires utilizing person(s) to control the proximity of vehicles to equipment that could release UF6 has been stopped. This issue has been entered in UUSA's corrective action program as EV 152996."
The licensee will notify the NRC Regional inspector.