Event Notification Report for November 21, 2024
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/20/2024 - 11/21/2024
Agreement State
Event Number: 57421
Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency
Licensee: G.E. Healthcare DBA/Medi+Physics
Region: 3
City: Arlington Heights State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01109-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee
HQ OPS Officer: Tenisha Meadows
Licensee: G.E. Healthcare DBA/Medi+Physics
Region: 3
City: Arlington Heights State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01109-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee
HQ OPS Officer: Tenisha Meadows
Notification Date: 11/13/2024
Notification Time: 13:18 [ET]
Event Date: 11/12/2024
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/13/2024
Notification Time: 13:18 [ET]
Event Date: 11/12/2024
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/13/2024
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Edwards, Rhex (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSNS (Mexico), - (FAX)
Edwards, Rhex (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSNS (Mexico), - (FAX)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST PACKAGE
The following information was provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (the Agency) via email:
"On November 10, 2024, GE Healthcare reportedly shipped two vials containing 20.0 mCi of I-123 each from their Arlington Heights, IL facility to RLS USA in Sunnyvale, CA. The UN2915 Yellow-II package was loaded at the United Cargo facility in Chicago, IL onto United Flight UA 1878. Although tracking details indicate the package was received by United upon arrival at the San Francisco terminal, the package could not be located for pickup. At this time, a search at the Chicago facility has confirmed it is not on site and the San Francisco United facility claims they do not have the package. As a result, GE Healthcare declared the package as missing on 11/12/2024 and reported the matter to the Agency. The California program staff were notified as well. The vials are shipped within shielded containers and have currently decayed to approximately 1.0 mCi each. There is no indication of damage, intentional theft, or diversion. The quantity of radioactive material present would not be useful for illicit intent."
Illinois Item Number: IL240027
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 Illinois Emergency Management Agency (the Agency) via email:
"On November 10, 2024, GE Healthcare reportedly shipped two vials containing 20.0 mCi of I-123 each from their Arlington Heights, IL facility to RLS USA in Sunnyvale, CA. The UN2915 Yellow-II package was loaded at the United Cargo facility in Chicago, IL onto United Flight UA 1878. Although tracking details indicate the package was received by United upon arrival at the San Francisco terminal, the package could not be located for pickup. At this time, a search at the Chicago facility has confirmed it is not on site and the San Francisco United facility claims they do not have the package. As a result, GE Healthcare declared the package as missing on 11/12/2024 and reported the matter to the Agency. The California program staff were notified as well. The vials are shipped within shielded containers and have currently decayed to approximately 1.0 mCi each. There is no indication of damage, intentional theft, or diversion. The quantity of radioactive material present would not be useful for illicit intent."
Illinois Item Number: IL240027
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: 57432
Facility: Seabrook
Region: 1 State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Andrew Ferraioli
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Region: 1 State: NH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Andrew Ferraioli
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Notification Date: 11/19/2024
Notification Time: 16:02 [ET]
Event Date: 11/19/2024
Event Time: 13:50 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/19/2024
Notification Time: 16:02 [ET]
Event Date: 11/19/2024
Event Time: 13:50 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/19/2024
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):
Bickett, Carey (R1DO)
Bickett, Carey (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
EN Revision Imported Date: 11/20/2024
EN Revision Text: MANUAL REACTOR TRIP
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"At 1350 [EST] on 11/19/2024, with Unit 1 in mode 1 at 100 percent power, the reactor was manually tripped due to an automatic trip of the `B' main feedwater pump turbine. The reactor trip was uncomplicated with all systems responding normally post trip. Operations stabilized the plant in mode 3. Decay heat removal is being accomplished by the steam dumps to the condenser.
"Emergency feedwater actuated due to low-low steam generator level, as expected.
"This event is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A).
"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 cause of the 'B' main feedwater pump turbine trip is under investigation.
EN Revision Text: MANUAL REACTOR TRIP
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"At 1350 [EST] on 11/19/2024, with Unit 1 in mode 1 at 100 percent power, the reactor was manually tripped due to an automatic trip of the `B' main feedwater pump turbine. The reactor trip was uncomplicated with all systems responding normally post trip. Operations stabilized the plant in mode 3. Decay heat removal is being accomplished by the steam dumps to the condenser.
"Emergency feedwater actuated due to low-low steam generator level, as expected.
"This event is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A).
"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 cause of the 'B' main feedwater pump turbine trip is under investigation.
Agreement State
Event Number: 57427
Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services
Licensee: Lieber- Moore Cardiology Associates
Region: 4
City: Kingwood State: TX
County:
License #: L04622
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Bruce Hammond
HQ OPS Officer: Josue Ramirez
Licensee: Lieber- Moore Cardiology Associates
Region: 4
City: Kingwood State: TX
County:
License #: L04622
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Bruce Hammond
HQ OPS Officer: Josue Ramirez
Notification Date: 11/15/2024
Notification Time: 16:58 [ET]
Event Date: 11/15/2024
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/15/2024
Notification Time: 16:58 [ET]
Event Date: 11/15/2024
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/15/2024
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Young, Cale (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL) (EMAIL)
CNSNS (Mexico), - (EMAIL) (EMAIL)
Young, Cale (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL) (EMAIL)
CNSNS (Mexico), - (EMAIL) (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST SOURCES
The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Department) via phone and email:
"On November 15, 2024, the Department was notified by the licensee that the location of three 5 mCi (original activity in October 2021) Ge-68 rod sources could not be determined. The sources were supposedly shipped back to the manufacturer in the fourth quarter of 2022, but no receipt record was available from the manufacturer to show the sources were received. The missing paperwork was discovered during an inventory verification audit in May of 2024 by the consulting physicist. Since that time, there were many staff changes. The new technologist had been working to clean up issues and has tried to contact all the parties involved, but could not find the paperwork. Consequently, the licensee declared them lost and reported them as such to the Department on November 15, 2024. The licensee stated the sources do not pose a risk of additional exposure to any worker or member of the public. Additional information will be provided in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident Number: 10144
Texas NMED Number: TX240043
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 report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Department) via phone and email:
"On November 15, 2024, the Department was notified by the licensee that the location of three 5 mCi (original activity in October 2021) Ge-68 rod sources could not be determined. The sources were supposedly shipped back to the manufacturer in the fourth quarter of 2022, but no receipt record was available from the manufacturer to show the sources were received. The missing paperwork was discovered during an inventory verification audit in May of 2024 by the consulting physicist. Since that time, there were many staff changes. The new technologist had been working to clean up issues and has tried to contact all the parties involved, but could not find the paperwork. Consequently, the licensee declared them lost and reported them as such to the Department on November 15, 2024. The licensee stated the sources do not pose a risk of additional exposure to any worker or member of the public. Additional information will be provided in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident Number: 10144
Texas NMED Number: TX240043
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