Event Notification Report for July 12, 2024
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/11/2024 - 07/12/2024
Agreement State
Event Number: 57224
Rep Org: Washington State Dept of Health
Licensee: Adams County Public Works
Region: 4
City: Ritzville State: WA
County:
License #: WN- I0289
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Mark F Hernandez
HQ OPS Officer: Robert A. Thompson
Licensee: Adams County Public Works
Region: 4
City: Ritzville State: WA
County:
License #: WN- I0289
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Mark F Hernandez
HQ OPS Officer: Robert A. Thompson
Notification Date: 07/12/2024
Notification Time: 18:53 [ET]
Event Date: 07/12/2024
Event Time: 09:30 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 04/14/2025
Notification Time: 18:53 [ET]
Event Date: 07/12/2024
Event Time: 09:30 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 04/14/2025
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Gepford, Heather (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Gepford, Heather (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2025
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED GAUGE
The following is a summary of information provided by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) via email:
A portable gauge (PG) was ran over by a roller around 0930 PDT. The main body was crushed and the gauge source rod broke off but appeared to be intact.
The PG user used a shovel to pick up the source and placed it in the transport box. The PG user stayed with the PG until the radiation safety officer (RSO) arrived. The RSO confirmed [an] intact source rod and gathered the remaining damaged PG parts into the transport box. It was then transported to the licensee storage location.
The RSO and local fire department did not have a survey meter for radiation and contamination surveys.
Three DOH representatives were sent for radiation and contamination survey data collection. The highest on-contact radiation level on the PG container was 1.7 mR/hr. No indication of contamination outside of the PG container was detected. A direct frisk of the RSO and PG user's hands found no indication of contamination.
DOH will take survey data including wipes and verify they are negative. Once verified, the RSO will contact the manufacturer or a waste broker for PG disposal. A leak test will be performed prior to transport. The damaged PG will remain secured in the transport box until disposal.
Washington state event number: WA-24-016
* * * UPDATE ON 04/14/2025 AT 1911 EDT FROM MARK HERNANDEZ TO IAN HOWARD * * *
The following is a summary of information provided by the Department via email:
The leak test was negative prior to shipping the PG for disposal. All corrective actions have been completed by the licensee and the investigation is closed.
Notified R4DO (Drake) and NMSS Events Notification (email)
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED GAUGE
The following is a summary of information provided by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) via email:
A portable gauge (PG) was ran over by a roller around 0930 PDT. The main body was crushed and the gauge source rod broke off but appeared to be intact.
The PG user used a shovel to pick up the source and placed it in the transport box. The PG user stayed with the PG until the radiation safety officer (RSO) arrived. The RSO confirmed [an] intact source rod and gathered the remaining damaged PG parts into the transport box. It was then transported to the licensee storage location.
The RSO and local fire department did not have a survey meter for radiation and contamination surveys.
Three DOH representatives were sent for radiation and contamination survey data collection. The highest on-contact radiation level on the PG container was 1.7 mR/hr. No indication of contamination outside of the PG container was detected. A direct frisk of the RSO and PG user's hands found no indication of contamination.
DOH will take survey data including wipes and verify they are negative. Once verified, the RSO will contact the manufacturer or a waste broker for PG disposal. A leak test will be performed prior to transport. The damaged PG will remain secured in the transport box until disposal.
Washington state event number: WA-24-016
* * * UPDATE ON 04/14/2025 AT 1911 EDT FROM MARK HERNANDEZ TO IAN HOWARD * * *
The following is a summary of information provided by the Department via email:
The leak test was negative prior to shipping the PG for disposal. All corrective actions have been completed by the licensee and the investigation is closed.
Notified R4DO (Drake) and NMSS Events Notification (email)
Power Reactor
Event Number: 57225
Facility: McGuire
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Kyle Mitchell
HQ OPS Officer: Robert A. Thompson
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Kyle Mitchell
HQ OPS Officer: Robert A. Thompson
Notification Date: 07/12/2024
Notification Time: 19:37 [ET]
Event Date: 07/12/2024
Event Time: 13:37 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/12/2024
Notification Time: 19:37 [ET]
Event Date: 07/12/2024
Event Time: 13:37 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/12/2024
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - Loss Comm/Asmt/Response
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - Loss Comm/Asmt/Response
Person (Organization):
Coovert, Nicole (R2DO)
Coovert, Nicole (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION SYSTEM NON-FUNCTIONAL
The following information was provided by the licensee via email and phone:
"On July 12, 2024, at 1337 EDT, operations discovered that the technical support center (TSC) ventilation system was non-functional, which resulted in an unplanned loss of the TSC that could not be restored within seventy-five minutes.
"If an emergency had been declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC would have been staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures. If relocation of the TSC had been necessary, the emergency coordinator would have relocated the TSC staff to an alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures.
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of emergency assessment capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because loss of the TSC ventilation system affected the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"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 TSC ventilation system remains out-of-service at the time of the notification. In the event of an emergency, the licensee will use the alternate TSC facility per applicable site procedures until the ventilation system is restored. Repair of the ventilation system is being worked around-the-clock.
The following information was provided by the licensee via email and phone:
"On July 12, 2024, at 1337 EDT, operations discovered that the technical support center (TSC) ventilation system was non-functional, which resulted in an unplanned loss of the TSC that could not be restored within seventy-five minutes.
"If an emergency had been declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC would have been staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures. If relocation of the TSC had been necessary, the emergency coordinator would have relocated the TSC staff to an alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures.
"This is an eight-hour, non-emergency notification for a loss of emergency assessment capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because loss of the TSC ventilation system affected the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"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 TSC ventilation system remains out-of-service at the time of the notification. In the event of an emergency, the licensee will use the alternate TSC facility per applicable site procedures until the ventilation system is restored. Repair of the ventilation system is being worked around-the-clock.