Event Notification Report for October 27, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/26/2022 - 10/27/2022
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56185
Facility: Grand Gulf
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: Ralph S Flickinger
HQ OPS Officer: Ian Howard
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: Ralph S Flickinger
HQ OPS Officer: Ian Howard
Notification Date: 10/27/2022
Notification Time: 19:49 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2022
Event Time: 12:28 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/27/2022
Notification Time: 19:49 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2022
Event Time: 12:28 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/27/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - Pot Uncntrl Rad Rel
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - Pot Uncntrl Rad Rel
Person (Organization):
Roldan-Otero, Lizette (R4DO)
Roldan-Otero, Lizette (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 88 | Power Operation | 88 | Power Operation |
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT INOPERABLE DURING SURVEILLANCE
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 1228 CDT on October 27, 2022, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS) was in Mode 1 at 88 percent power when a failure of a draw down surveillance resulted in the loss of secondary containment. During the performance of the surveillance GGNS was unable to maintain secondary containment pressure, as required by Technical Specification Surveillance Requirement 3.6.4.1.4, greater than or equal to 0.266 inches of water vacuum for 1 hour at a flow rate of less than or equal to 4000 cfm.
"The test was secured. Secondary containment was declared inoperable and Technical Specification 3.6.4.1 A.1 was entered at 1228 CDT. Secondary containment was restored to operable status at 1240 CDT by restoring the configuration to a previously known operable condition.
"This event is being reported as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified."
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 1228 CDT on October 27, 2022, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS) was in Mode 1 at 88 percent power when a failure of a draw down surveillance resulted in the loss of secondary containment. During the performance of the surveillance GGNS was unable to maintain secondary containment pressure, as required by Technical Specification Surveillance Requirement 3.6.4.1.4, greater than or equal to 0.266 inches of water vacuum for 1 hour at a flow rate of less than or equal to 4000 cfm.
"The test was secured. Secondary containment was declared inoperable and Technical Specification 3.6.4.1 A.1 was entered at 1228 CDT. Secondary containment was restored to operable status at 1240 CDT by restoring the configuration to a previously known operable condition.
"This event is being reported as an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56186
Facility: Harris
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Lonnie Hickerson
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Lonnie Hickerson
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Notification Date: 10/28/2022
Notification Time: 02:24 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2022
Event Time: 20:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/28/2022
Notification Time: 02:24 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2022
Event Time: 20:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/28/2022
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 | N | 0 | Hot Standby | 0 | Hot Standby |
AUXILIARY FEEDWATER SYSTEM INOPERABLE
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 2050 EDT [on October 27, 2022], with Unit 1 in Mode 3, it was discovered that all auxiliary feedwater pumps were simultaneously inoperable and the capability to supply the 'B' steam generator was not maintained; therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D). The function of the auxiliary feedwater pumps to supply the 'A' steam generator and 'C' steam generator was maintained.
"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 email:
"At 2050 EDT [on October 27, 2022], with Unit 1 in Mode 3, it was discovered that all auxiliary feedwater pumps were simultaneously inoperable and the capability to supply the 'B' steam generator was not maintained; therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D). The function of the auxiliary feedwater pumps to supply the 'A' steam generator and 'C' steam generator was maintained.
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Part 21
Event Number: 56200
Rep Org: Fairbanks Morse Engine
Licensee:
Region: 3
City: Beloit State: WI
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Martin Kurr
HQ OPS Officer: Karl Diederich
Licensee:
Region: 3
City: Beloit State: WI
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Martin Kurr
HQ OPS Officer: Karl Diederich
Notification Date: 11/02/2022
Notification Time: 10:01 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/02/2022
Notification Time: 10:01 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/02/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - Defects And Noncompliance
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - Defects And Noncompliance
Person (Organization):
Ruiz, Robert (R3DO)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
Lilliendahl, Jon (R1DO)
Part 21/50.55 Reactors, - (EMAIL)
Ruiz, Robert (R3DO)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
Lilliendahl, Jon (R1DO)
Part 21/50.55 Reactors, - (EMAIL)
PART 21 REPORT - FAIRBANKS MORSE ENGINE EMERENCY DIESEL GENERATOR ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL MODULE
The following information was provided by Fairbanks Morse (FM) via email:
Facilities affected:
FM Sales Order Item Affected Facility Serial Number
40135890 12996949 Farley 22436624
40132483 12996949 Limerick 22444358
40130845 12996949 Limerick 22444359
40130158 12996949 Hope Creek 22277182
"Basic component which fails to comply or contains a defect: Emergency Diesel Generator Electronic Speed Control Module, Woodward 2301A
"Nature of defect: In some 2301A controls, 1 nF capacitors may have been loaded in place of 150 pF capacitors. This could affect circuitry controlling the units' crystal, speed signal and reset dynamics, and power supply operation.
"Safety hazard which could be created by such defect: This issue can prevent affected 2301A controls from starting up or may lead to unscheduled shutdown of affected controls. It can also prevent the prime mover from obtaining a stable speed response, causing it to hunt or overspeed. In some cases, the RESET potentiometer may run out of range to adjust the unit for stable operation or desired prime mover speed response, resulting in prime mover performance outside of specification limits.
"Fairbanks Morse Engine will notify affected licensees no later than 3 Nov 2022, and repair returned affected units. Additional corrective actions will be documented in the Fairbanks Morse corrective system under PD-1102.
"Any installed affected Speed Control should be removed from service as soon as practical and returned to Fairbanks Morse for repair. If affected controller is installed and licensee experiences unstable speed response, the electronic speed control should be turned off and the emergency diesel generator should be allowed to operate using the mechanical governor system."
POC: Martin Kurr, Quality Assurance Manager (608) 364-8247
The following information was provided by Fairbanks Morse (FM) via email:
Facilities affected:
FM Sales Order Item Affected Facility Serial Number
40135890 12996949 Farley 22436624
40132483 12996949 Limerick 22444358
40130845 12996949 Limerick 22444359
40130158 12996949 Hope Creek 22277182
"Basic component which fails to comply or contains a defect: Emergency Diesel Generator Electronic Speed Control Module, Woodward 2301A
"Nature of defect: In some 2301A controls, 1 nF capacitors may have been loaded in place of 150 pF capacitors. This could affect circuitry controlling the units' crystal, speed signal and reset dynamics, and power supply operation.
"Safety hazard which could be created by such defect: This issue can prevent affected 2301A controls from starting up or may lead to unscheduled shutdown of affected controls. It can also prevent the prime mover from obtaining a stable speed response, causing it to hunt or overspeed. In some cases, the RESET potentiometer may run out of range to adjust the unit for stable operation or desired prime mover speed response, resulting in prime mover performance outside of specification limits.
"Fairbanks Morse Engine will notify affected licensees no later than 3 Nov 2022, and repair returned affected units. Additional corrective actions will be documented in the Fairbanks Morse corrective system under PD-1102.
"Any installed affected Speed Control should be removed from service as soon as practical and returned to Fairbanks Morse for repair. If affected controller is installed and licensee experiences unstable speed response, the electronic speed control should be turned off and the emergency diesel generator should be allowed to operate using the mechanical governor system."
POC: Martin Kurr, Quality Assurance Manager (608) 364-8247
Agreement State
Event Number: 56187
Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency
Licensee: G.E. Healthcare DBA
Region: 3
City: Arlington Heights State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01109-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Licensee: G.E. Healthcare DBA
Region: 3
City: Arlington Heights State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01109-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Notification Date: 10/28/2022
Notification Time: 14:16 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/04/2022
Notification Time: 14:16 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/04/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Feliz-Adorno, Nestor (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
MacDonald, Mark (ILTAB)
Feliz-Adorno, Nestor (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
MacDonald, Mark (ILTAB)
EN Revision Imported Date: 11/7/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGE LOST IN TRANSIT
The following information was provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (the Agency) via email:
"The Agency was notified after hours on 10/27/22, that a radiopharmaceutical package containing 4.089 mCi of In-111 was reported as lost while in the care of a common carrier. This does not represent a significant public safety hazard and there is no indication of intentional theft or diversion. Details on the package and shipment are provided below. TN [Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation] program have been notified along with the US NRC Operations Center.
"The package was shipped 10/13/22, from the licensee's facility in Arlington Heights, IL to Isologic Innovative in Burlington, Ontario Canada. The package made it to the [common carrier] hub in Memphis, TN under tracking number [REDACTED]. Thereafter, it could not be accounted for and was declared lost on 10/27/22. The package activity was 4.089 mCi at time of shipment, but has decayed to approximately 0.127 mCi at this time [10/28/22].
"Updates will be provided as they become available."
Illinois Event Number: IL220041
* * * UPDATE FROM GARY FORSEE TO LLOYD DESOTELL AT 1349 EDT ON 11/04/2022 * * *
The following information was provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency via email:
"The package has been located and delivered as intended. The Agency considers this matter closed."
Notified R3DO (Ruiz). Notified NMSS Events Notification and ILTAB 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 - RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGE LOST IN TRANSIT
The following information was provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (the Agency) via email:
"The Agency was notified after hours on 10/27/22, that a radiopharmaceutical package containing 4.089 mCi of In-111 was reported as lost while in the care of a common carrier. This does not represent a significant public safety hazard and there is no indication of intentional theft or diversion. Details on the package and shipment are provided below. TN [Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation] program have been notified along with the US NRC Operations Center.
"The package was shipped 10/13/22, from the licensee's facility in Arlington Heights, IL to Isologic Innovative in Burlington, Ontario Canada. The package made it to the [common carrier] hub in Memphis, TN under tracking number [REDACTED]. Thereafter, it could not be accounted for and was declared lost on 10/27/22. The package activity was 4.089 mCi at time of shipment, but has decayed to approximately 0.127 mCi at this time [10/28/22].
"Updates will be provided as they become available."
Illinois Event Number: IL220041
* * * UPDATE FROM GARY FORSEE TO LLOYD DESOTELL AT 1349 EDT ON 11/04/2022 * * *
The following information was provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency via email:
"The package has been located and delivered as intended. The Agency considers this matter closed."
Notified R3DO (Ruiz). Notified NMSS Events Notification and ILTAB 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
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Agreement State
Event Number: 56188
Rep Org: California Radiation Control Prgm
Licensee: Southern California Geotechnical
Region: 4
City: Yorba Linda State: CA
County:
License #: 6506-30
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Donald Oesterle
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Licensee: Southern California Geotechnical
Region: 4
City: Yorba Linda State: CA
County:
License #: 6506-30
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Donald Oesterle
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Notification Date: 10/28/2022
Notification Time: 19:07 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2022
Notification Time: 19:07 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Roldan-Otero, Lizette (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Roldan-Otero, Lizette (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
HIGH EXPOSURE READ ON TLD
The following information was provided by the the California Radiation Health Branch (RHB) via email:
"On 10/27/2022, the licensee was notified by their dosimetry provider that an employee's whole body thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) had a high dose for the reporting period ending in October 2022.
"Readings were as follows: Deep dose - 11,688 mrem, shallow dose - 11,942 mrem, and eye dose 11,964 mrem. The licensee started to investigate by speaking with the employee and informed him that he was not to use the nuclear gauge until the investigation was concluded.
"The alternate radiation safety officer (ARSO) then made a telephone report to RHB South on 10/28/2022."
California Event Number: Not yet assigned.
* * * RETRACTION ON 10/31/2022 AT 1308 EDT FROM ROBERT GREGER TO ERNEST WEST * * *
"[RHB] would like to retract the attached event notification that was submitted Friday, 10/28/2022.
"[RHB's] reason for retracting the notification is that it was reported prematurely since an investigation to [validate] the dose provided by the dosimetry vendor has not been completed, and the 30-day reportability period has only begun. If the investigation determines the dose to the individual exceeded 5 rem whole body, it will be reported accordingly."
Notified R4DO (Agrawal) and NMSS Events Notification via email.
The following information was provided by the the California Radiation Health Branch (RHB) via email:
"On 10/27/2022, the licensee was notified by their dosimetry provider that an employee's whole body thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) had a high dose for the reporting period ending in October 2022.
"Readings were as follows: Deep dose - 11,688 mrem, shallow dose - 11,942 mrem, and eye dose 11,964 mrem. The licensee started to investigate by speaking with the employee and informed him that he was not to use the nuclear gauge until the investigation was concluded.
"The alternate radiation safety officer (ARSO) then made a telephone report to RHB South on 10/28/2022."
California Event Number: Not yet assigned.
* * * RETRACTION ON 10/31/2022 AT 1308 EDT FROM ROBERT GREGER TO ERNEST WEST * * *
"[RHB] would like to retract the attached event notification that was submitted Friday, 10/28/2022.
"[RHB's] reason for retracting the notification is that it was reported prematurely since an investigation to [validate] the dose provided by the dosimetry vendor has not been completed, and the 30-day reportability period has only begun. If the investigation determines the dose to the individual exceeded 5 rem whole body, it will be reported accordingly."
Notified R4DO (Agrawal) and NMSS Events Notification via email.
Agreement State
Event Number: 56184
Rep Org: NJ Rad Prot And Rel Prevention Pgm
Licensee: Phillips 66 Co
Region: 1
City: Linden State: NJ
County:
License #: 786964
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Joe Power
HQ OPS Officer: Bill Gott
Licensee: Phillips 66 Co
Region: 1
City: Linden State: NJ
County:
License #: 786964
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Joe Power
HQ OPS Officer: Bill Gott
Notification Date: 10/27/2022
Notification Time: 14:51 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/27/2022
Notification Time: 14:51 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/27/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Dentel, Glenn (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
Dentel, Glenn (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MISSING TRITIUM EXIT SIGNS
The following information was provided by the New Jersey Bureau of Environmental Radiation via email:
"After an inspection of their specific license on September 13, 2022, the licensee was requested to reconcile an inventory of their generally licensed tritium exit signs. Two signs could not initially be located. After searching the facility, previous receipt records, and contacting the sign manufacturer, the devices were declared missing on October 27, 2022.
"Isotope and activity; manufacturer, model and serial number, leak test results as applicable: H-3, 10 Ci; Isolite Corporation, Model SLX-60, Serial Numbers H60803 and H60804"
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 New Jersey Bureau of Environmental Radiation via email:
"After an inspection of their specific license on September 13, 2022, the licensee was requested to reconcile an inventory of their generally licensed tritium exit signs. Two signs could not initially be located. After searching the facility, previous receipt records, and contacting the sign manufacturer, the devices were declared missing on October 27, 2022.
"Isotope and activity; manufacturer, model and serial number, leak test results as applicable: H-3, 10 Ci; Isolite Corporation, Model SLX-60, Serial Numbers H60803 and H60804"
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