Event Notification Report for September 22, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/21/2022 - 09/22/2022
Non-Power Reactor
Event Number: 56296
Rep Org: Univ Of Missouri-Columbia (MISC)
Licensee: University Of Missouri
Region: 0
City: Columbia State: MO
County: Boone
License #: R-103
Agreement: N
Docket: 05000186
NRC Notified By: Ronald Astrino
HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith
Licensee: University Of Missouri
Region: 0
City: Columbia State: MO
County: Boone
License #: R-103
Agreement: N
Docket: 05000186
NRC Notified By: Ronald Astrino
HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith
Notification Date: 01/04/2023
Notification Time: 19:23 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2022
Event Time: 12:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/05/2023
Notification Time: 19:23 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2022
Event Time: 12:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/05/2023
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
Geoffrey Wertz (NRR)
Michael Takacs (NRR)
Geoffrey Wertz (NRR)
Michael Takacs (NRR)
EN Revision Imported Date: 1/6/2023
EN Revision Text: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION VIOLATION
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"In accordance with [University of Missouri Research Reactor] MURR Technical Specification 6.6 paragraph 'c', MURR is reporting an abnormal occurrence. The NRC informed MURR's Reactor Manager today that an [Senior Reactor Operator] SRO's license could not be renewed due to MURR submitting the request within 30 days of the expiration date and the license expiring prior to the NRC being able to act on the application. This meant the license expired on September 22, 2022. The Reactor Manager informed the interim Reactor Facility Director of this issue.
"MURR validated the current SRO in the control room has a valid license and determined the reactor was in a safe condition, operating at 10 [Megawatts] MW. A review of the records shows that all other reactor operator and senior reactor operator licenses are current.
"MURR reviewed all operating logs dating back to September 22, 2022 and has determined that there were three days during which this now unlicensed SRO was in the control room supervising evolutions that require an SRO to be present per Tech Spec 6.1. f. (Initial startup and approach to power, and relocation of any experiment with a reactivity worth greater than 0.0074 units).
"MURR will not let the individual with an expired license stand any control room positions until he obtains a license. MURR will follow up with a letter detailing an investigation into this issue and any other corrective actions from that investigation."
The Reactor Manager notified the NRC Project Manager and Branch Chief for Non-Power Reactors.
EN Revision Text: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION VIOLATION
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"In accordance with [University of Missouri Research Reactor] MURR Technical Specification 6.6 paragraph 'c', MURR is reporting an abnormal occurrence. The NRC informed MURR's Reactor Manager today that an [Senior Reactor Operator] SRO's license could not be renewed due to MURR submitting the request within 30 days of the expiration date and the license expiring prior to the NRC being able to act on the application. This meant the license expired on September 22, 2022. The Reactor Manager informed the interim Reactor Facility Director of this issue.
"MURR validated the current SRO in the control room has a valid license and determined the reactor was in a safe condition, operating at 10 [Megawatts] MW. A review of the records shows that all other reactor operator and senior reactor operator licenses are current.
"MURR reviewed all operating logs dating back to September 22, 2022 and has determined that there were three days during which this now unlicensed SRO was in the control room supervising evolutions that require an SRO to be present per Tech Spec 6.1. f. (Initial startup and approach to power, and relocation of any experiment with a reactivity worth greater than 0.0074 units).
"MURR will not let the individual with an expired license stand any control room positions until he obtains a license. MURR will follow up with a letter detailing an investigation into this issue and any other corrective actions from that investigation."
The Reactor Manager notified the NRC Project Manager and Branch Chief for Non-Power Reactors.
Agreement State
Event Number: 56125
Rep Org: Mississippi Div of Rad Health
Licensee: Tronox, LLC
Region: 4
City: Hamilton State: MS
County:
License #: MS-149-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Jeff Algee
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Licensee: Tronox, LLC
Region: 4
City: Hamilton State: MS
County:
License #: MS-149-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Jeff Algee
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Notification Date: 09/26/2022
Notification Time: 15:43 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2022
Event Time: 15:57 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/26/2022
Notification Time: 15:43 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2022
Event Time: 15:57 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/26/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Kellar, Ray (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Kellar, Ray (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK FIXED GAUGE SHUTTER
The following information was provided by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) via email:
"The licensee, Tronox, LLC in Hamilton, Mississippi (Monroe County) reported a fixed gauge (Ohmart SHF-2-30 Serial Number 5319GK, 200 mCi Cs-137) [with a] stuck shutter to Mississippi State Department of Health on late Friday afternoon (9/23/22). It was discovered [on] 9/22/22 at 1557 CDT.
"The failure was identified during calibration activities being performed by a BBP representative who is an authorized Ohmart representative.
"The source shutter failure appears to be caused by age and corrosion. No exposure has been received by Tronox personnel and the unit did not leave its normal operating position. A certified Ohmart representative will replace the shutter in place.
"MSDH has asked for a timeline on the replacement, a current survey reading at the restricted area boundary, and what additional precautions have been taken to assure no unnecessary exposures."
Mississippi Incident Number: MS-220004
The following information was provided by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) via email:
"The licensee, Tronox, LLC in Hamilton, Mississippi (Monroe County) reported a fixed gauge (Ohmart SHF-2-30 Serial Number 5319GK, 200 mCi Cs-137) [with a] stuck shutter to Mississippi State Department of Health on late Friday afternoon (9/23/22). It was discovered [on] 9/22/22 at 1557 CDT.
"The failure was identified during calibration activities being performed by a BBP representative who is an authorized Ohmart representative.
"The source shutter failure appears to be caused by age and corrosion. No exposure has been received by Tronox personnel and the unit did not leave its normal operating position. A certified Ohmart representative will replace the shutter in place.
"MSDH has asked for a timeline on the replacement, a current survey reading at the restricted area boundary, and what additional precautions have been taken to assure no unnecessary exposures."
Mississippi Incident Number: MS-220004
Agreement State
Event Number: 56146
Rep Org: Maryland Dept of the Environment
Licensee: Brandon Shores LLC
Region: 1
City: Baltimore State: MD
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Atnatiwos (Atna) Meshesha
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Licensee: Brandon Shores LLC
Region: 1
City: Baltimore State: MD
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Atnatiwos (Atna) Meshesha
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 10/05/2022
Notification Time: 20:41 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/05/2022
Notification Time: 20:41 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/05/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Young, Matt (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Young, Matt (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIRE DAMAGED FIXED GAUGES
The following information was received from the state of Maryland via email:
"On October 03, 2022, at about 1300 EDT, the Maryland Department of the Environment, Radiological Health Program (MDE/RHP) was contacted via telephone from the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) of Brandon Shores, LLC. [The licensee] followed-up by email message on October 04, 2022 at 1342 EDT. The RSO reported that on September 22, 2022, a bunker fire started at the Brandon Shores Power Plant, and it has caused a coal pipe mounted with two sealed sources to become exceedingly hot.
"It was reported that the coal from the bunker is delivered to a stock feeder via an 8 foot vertical pipe that has two gauges mounted on it. The two gauges on the coal pipe were affected by the operations to contain the fire. The RSO further reported on the conditions of the gauges that 'there does not appear to be visible signs of physical damage. Based on survey readings there does not appear to be indication of radiological issues.' The licensee has contacted Thermo Fisher to assess the damage and perform a leak test of the devices.
"The two fixed gauges are manufactured by Texas Nuclear Corporation, both model 5200 with device serial numbers B1421 and B1426. They contain Cesium-137 sealed sources with estimated nominal activities of 50 millicuries each with assay dates of September 1988.
"Results of the leak test and a detailed safety report is expected. The case has been reported to the Nuclear Material Events Database (NMED) on 10/05/2022.
"MDE/RHP will finalize a reactive investigation."
The following information was received from the state of Maryland via email:
"On October 03, 2022, at about 1300 EDT, the Maryland Department of the Environment, Radiological Health Program (MDE/RHP) was contacted via telephone from the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) of Brandon Shores, LLC. [The licensee] followed-up by email message on October 04, 2022 at 1342 EDT. The RSO reported that on September 22, 2022, a bunker fire started at the Brandon Shores Power Plant, and it has caused a coal pipe mounted with two sealed sources to become exceedingly hot.
"It was reported that the coal from the bunker is delivered to a stock feeder via an 8 foot vertical pipe that has two gauges mounted on it. The two gauges on the coal pipe were affected by the operations to contain the fire. The RSO further reported on the conditions of the gauges that 'there does not appear to be visible signs of physical damage. Based on survey readings there does not appear to be indication of radiological issues.' The licensee has contacted Thermo Fisher to assess the damage and perform a leak test of the devices.
"The two fixed gauges are manufactured by Texas Nuclear Corporation, both model 5200 with device serial numbers B1421 and B1426. They contain Cesium-137 sealed sources with estimated nominal activities of 50 millicuries each with assay dates of September 1988.
"Results of the leak test and a detailed safety report is expected. The case has been reported to the Nuclear Material Events Database (NMED) on 10/05/2022.
"MDE/RHP will finalize a reactive investigation."
Agreement State
Event Number: 56169
Rep Org: Minnesota Department of Health
Licensee: Carris Health LLC
Region: 3
City: Willmar State: MN
County:
License #: 1207
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Brandon Juran
HQ OPS Officer: Lauren Bryson
Licensee: Carris Health LLC
Region: 3
City: Willmar State: MN
County:
License #: 1207
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Brandon Juran
HQ OPS Officer: Lauren Bryson
Notification Date: 10/19/2022
Notification Time: 15:09 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/19/2022
Notification Time: 15:09 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/19/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Skokowski, Richard (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
Skokowski, Richard (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST SEED
The following information was provided by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) via email:
"The Minnesota Department of Health was notified on 9/27/2022 of a lost localization seed (I-125, 0.188 mCi) that went missing on 6/30/2022. The seed was not identified as missing until 9/22/2022 during an audit. The specimen, with the seed, was transported to pathology and kept with the tissue during the processing of the sample. The pathologist believed the seed was non-radioactive due to the proper paperwork not being present with the seed (the licensee uses radioactive and magnetic seeds). The tissue specimen and seed were disposed of in the biohazard waste stream."
Minnesota Event Number: MN220006
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
The following information was provided by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) via email:
"The Minnesota Department of Health was notified on 9/27/2022 of a lost localization seed (I-125, 0.188 mCi) that went missing on 6/30/2022. The seed was not identified as missing until 9/22/2022 during an audit. The specimen, with the seed, was transported to pathology and kept with the tissue during the processing of the sample. The pathologist believed the seed was non-radioactive due to the proper paperwork not being present with the seed (the licensee uses radioactive and magnetic seeds). The tissue specimen and seed were disposed of in the biohazard waste stream."
Minnesota Event Number: MN220006
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
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 56173
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: Bill Gott
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: Bill Gott
Notification Date: 10/21/2022
Notification Time: 09:35 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2022
Event Time: 11:30 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 10/21/2022
Notification Time: 09:35 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2022
Event Time: 11:30 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 10/21/2022
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):
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
CONCURRENT REPORT FOR SHIPMENT OF UNDECLARED HAZARDOUS WASTE
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"Framatome is making a concurrent report [following a report made to the Department of Transportation] in concurrence with 10 CFR 70 Appendix A(c), Concurrent Reports for Offsite Notification or News Release.
"An undeclared hazardous material was discovered following a completed waste shipment. The undeclared material was 18.3 grams of U-238 (depleted uranium).
"A hazardous waste shipment left the Framatome site on August 5, 2022, for Clean Earth Specialty Waste Solutions in Tacoma Washington.
"On September 22, 2022 at about 1130 [PDT], a Framatome Waste Engineer informed Framatome EHS&L (Environmental Health Safety and Licensing) management that this shipment included waste that had not passed the free release criteria for radioactive waste.
"The shipment included seven containers that went to Clean Earth Specialty Waste Solutions in Tacoma, Washington on the August 5th, 2022 shipment. To date, five of the seven waste containers have been returned to Framatome and have been confirmed that no radioactive material was present. The first of the two remaining waste packages is listed in sections 14, 26 and 27 above. [14-Proper Shipping Name of Hazardous Material: UN3262 Waste Corrosive solid, basic, inorganic, not otherwise specified (n.o.s.), 8pgII; 26-Identification Markings: UN 1H2/X65/S/22/USA/M4990 1610 2.2mm; 27-Package Capacity:15 Gallons, Amount in Package: 21 pounds, Number in Shipment: 2, Number Failed: None]
"The second [not yet returned] package included material not regulated by Department of Transportation, (WA state dangerous waste only, Toxic). Both packages were of the same UN specification markings."
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
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"Framatome is making a concurrent report [following a report made to the Department of Transportation] in concurrence with 10 CFR 70 Appendix A(c), Concurrent Reports for Offsite Notification or News Release.
"An undeclared hazardous material was discovered following a completed waste shipment. The undeclared material was 18.3 grams of U-238 (depleted uranium).
"A hazardous waste shipment left the Framatome site on August 5, 2022, for Clean Earth Specialty Waste Solutions in Tacoma Washington.
"On September 22, 2022 at about 1130 [PDT], a Framatome Waste Engineer informed Framatome EHS&L (Environmental Health Safety and Licensing) management that this shipment included waste that had not passed the free release criteria for radioactive waste.
"The shipment included seven containers that went to Clean Earth Specialty Waste Solutions in Tacoma, Washington on the August 5th, 2022 shipment. To date, five of the seven waste containers have been returned to Framatome and have been confirmed that no radioactive material was present. The first of the two remaining waste packages is listed in sections 14, 26 and 27 above. [14-Proper Shipping Name of Hazardous Material: UN3262 Waste Corrosive solid, basic, inorganic, not otherwise specified (n.o.s.), 8pgII; 26-Identification Markings: UN 1H2/X65/S/22/USA/M4990 1610 2.2mm; 27-Package Capacity:15 Gallons, Amount in Package: 21 pounds, Number in Shipment: 2, Number Failed: None]
"The second [not yet returned] package included material not regulated by Department of Transportation, (WA state dangerous waste only, Toxic). Both packages were of the same UN specification markings."
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