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Site Name - City Name State Cd
Report Date Notification Dt Notification Time
Event Date Event Dt Event Time
Event Text
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Turkey Point - Miami FL
Report Date 11/12/2021 20:47:00
Event Date 11/12/2021 16:05:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE BOUNDARY DEGRADED
"At 1605 EST on 11/12/21, it was determined that the RCS Pressure Boundary does not meet ASME Section XI, Table IWB-341 0-1, 'Acceptable Standards' due to a through wall leak of the Core Exit Thermocouple Nozzle Assembly.
"Measures have been taken to establish Mode 5 for corrective actions.
"This event is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"On 11/12/2021 EN 55574 reported possible evidence of pressure boundary through-wall leakage observed on a Core Exit Thermocouple (CET) tube. On 3/10/2022, based on laboratory analysis of the affected CET tube section, FPL Engineering determined that there was no pressure boundary through-wall leakage associated with this event. Analysis identified that the leakage likely originated from an adjacent threaded compression fitting on a tubing joint. This condition complies with ASME Section XI requirements and is therefore not reportable. This follow-up NRCOC notification is a retraction of EN 55574."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Notified R2DO (Miller).
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MA Radiation Control Program - East Hartford CT
Report Date 02/02/2022 13:25:00
Event Date 02/01/2022 9:54:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/1/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST X-RAY FLUORESCENCE INSTRUMENT
The following was received via email from the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program:
"Atlas ATC of East Hartford, Connecticut (ATC) reported on February 2, 2022, that a Protec LPA-1 x-ray fluorescence instrument, serial number 1331, containing a cobalt-57 sealed source of up to 12 millicuries, was mistakenly transported by an employee from their East Hartford, Connecticut storage location to an asbestos work site, on February 1, 2022, located in Springfield, Massachusetts and that the instrument is missing.
"ATC explained that the instrument was mistakenly transported to and not used at the Springfield, Massachusetts site because the site work was for asbestos analysis and not for lead paint analysis, and however may have somehow become missing at or near the Springfield, Massachusetts site, and that they will be searching the site for the missing instrument.
"ATC further explained that they thought that the instrument may somehow be registered with state of Connecticut and however that they were not familiar with any general or specific license that may have been issued by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding use or storage of the instrument, containing cobalt-57, in Connecticut.
"The reporting requirement is a 30-day telephone report and is of 105 CMR 120.281(A)(2), stolen, lost, or missing licensed radioactive materials in aggregate quantity equal to or greater than 10 times quantity specified in 105 CMR 120.297, Appendix C.
"The Agency considers this event to be open."
This event has been reported by the licensee as EN 55760.
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
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Oconee - Seneca SC
Report Date 02/22/2022 1:44:00
Event Date 02/21/2022 22:07:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: MANUAL REACTOR TRIP
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"At 2207 [EST] on 2/21/2022 with Unit 2 in Mode 1 at 68 percent power, the reactor was manually tripped due to lowering water level in the 2A Steam Generator. The trip was not complex with all systems responding normally post-trip.
"Operators responded and stabilized the plant. Decay heat is being removed by discharging steam to the main condenser using the turbine bypass valves. Units 1 and 3 were not affected.
"Due to the Reactor Protection System actuation while critical, this event is being reported as a four-hour, non- emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
* * * UPDATE ON 3/23/22 AT 1643 EDT FROM CHRIS MCDUFFIE TO TOM KENDZIA * * *
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"On 2/21/2022, Unit 2 was in Mode 1 increasing reactor power following startup from a forced outage. At 2205 [EST] with Unit 2 at 68 percent power, a feedwater control valve failed to properly control feedwater flow to the 2A Steam Generator and the Integrated Control System initiated an automatic runback. At 2207 [EST], the reactor was manually tripped from 39 percent power due to lowering water level in the 2A Steam Generator. Immediately following the manual reactor trip, an actuation of the Emergency Feedwater System (EFW) occurred. The 2A and 2B Motor Driven Emergency Feedwater (MDEFW) pumps automatically started as designed when the 'low steam generator level' signal was received for the 2A Steam Generator. The trip was not complex with all systems responding normally post-trip. Operators responded and stabilized the plant. Decay heat was removed by discharging steam to the main condenser using the turbine bypass valves. Units 1 and 3 were not affected. Unit 2 was restarted on 2/27/2022 following repairs.
"Due to the Reactor Protection System actuation while critical, this event was reported on 2/22/2022 as a four-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B). Following further evaluation, it was determined that a valid EFW actuation occurred, therefore this event is now also being reported as a late 8-hour non-emergency notification of a valid actuation of the EFW system in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified the R2DO (Miller).
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Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency - Urbana IL
Report Date 02/22/2022 13:00:00
Event Date 12/28/2016 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/22/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - UNDERDOSE TO PATIENT
The following information was provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (Agency) via email:
"At 1400 CST on February 21, 2022, The Carle Foundation notified the Agency to advise of an unreported medical event that occurred on December 28, 2016. No adverse patient impact reported. This will be reported to the NRC this morning.
"Following a comprehensive review of Y-90 Therasphere procedures performed over the last several years, The Carle Foundation d/b/a The Carle Foundation Hospital identified an additional medical event in addition to the one identified during a recent Agency inspection on 2/16/22, that was not reported as required. On 12/28/2016, a written directive to deliver 0.51 GBq Y-90 Theraspheres to the Superior Branch of Segment 3 (liver) was prepared; however, only 0.16 GBq (31.4%) was delivered. The licensee was under the impression that this was not a reportable medical event since they revised the treatment plan and written directive after the procedure. Although still under investigation, the root cause appears to be the use of a smaller microcatheter than recommended. No further treatment to the patient is planned. The authorized user advised that the dose delivered to the critical mass of the segment treated was medically satisfactory for this case."
Illinois Report # IL220006
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.
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California Radiation Control Prgm - Cerritos CA
Report Date 02/22/2022 19:03:00
Event Date 02/21/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/22/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following report was received from the California Department of Public Health via email:
"On February 21, 2022, the alternate Radiation Safety Officer of G3 Quality, Inc. contacted the California Office of Emergency Services to report a stolen moisture density gauge. The gauge was a CPN model MC-3 S/N M370108596 (10 mCi Cs-137, 50 mCi Am:Be-241). The gauge was discovered stolen, along with other equipment, from a locked temporary storage container in a fenced (also locked) area of a construction site at the northwest corner of Interstate 10 and Interstate 15. The theft likely occurred sometime between Friday, February 19 and Monday, February 21. The storage container and fence locks were cut. A police report was given to the Ontario Police Department. The licensee's investigation into this event is ongoing and will be reviewed further by the California Department of Public Health."
California Event Number: 022122
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
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California Radiation Control Prgm - Irvine CA
Report Date 02/23/2022 15:27:00
Event Date 02/20/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/23/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was provided by the California Department of Public Health via email:
"Ninyo and Moore, a geotechnical and environmental sciences firm reported the theft of a Troxler 3430 moisture density gauge No. 38218, containing a Cs-137 sealed source of 0.3 GBq (8 mCi) and Am-241 sealed source of 1.48 GBq (40 mCi). The theft occurred from a temporary job site in Visalia, CA, The locked 10' X 20' Conex job box had the locks cut off and the entire secured Knack box containing the Type A transport container and gauge was taken. Construction tools totaling approximately $12,000 were stolen. Visalia Police Department was notified and an officer took a theft report and is looking for video surveillance in the area. Site security was not at the location at the time of the Sunday night theft."
California 5010 Number: 022222
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
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Louisiana DEQ - Lake Charles LA
Report Date 02/24/2022 10:11:00
Event Date 02/23/2022 18:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/24/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - BROKEN SOURCE CABLE
The following information was provided by the state of Louisiana via email:
"On February 24, 2022, at 0759 CST, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality received this event notification. The facility involved was Louisiana Integrated Polyethylene JV, LLC. On February 23, 2022, at 1800 CST, a Berthold device cable broke or disconnected in a vessel. The source cannot be retrieved back into a shielded condition. The gauge is a Berthold Model: SSC-200, source holder: LB 300 IRL, source S/N: 1405-11-16, 1000 mCi of Cs-137. Survey meter readings at the vessel are 400 mR/hr and 2 mR/hr at fifteen (15) feet.
"The facility has contacted the manufacturer to come assist in source retrieval within the pipe inside the vessel."
Louisiana Event Report ID No.: LA 20220003
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Texas Dept of State Health Services - Cleburne TX
Report Date 02/24/2022 12:19:00
Event Date 02/22/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/24/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DENSITY GAUGE SHUTTER FAILURE The following information was provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Agency) via email:
"On February 23, 2022, the Agency was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) that one of his crews had a failure of a shutter device on a Thermo Fisher Model 5190 density gauge containing a 20 millicurie (original activity) cesium - 137 source. The RSO stated that the shutter is a lead sheet that slides in a channel in front of the source. The RSO stated that the channel the sheet of lead slides through was damaged and the lead sheet will not stay in place if the gauge is moved (jiggled). It cannot be locked in the shield (closed) position. The workers removed the gauge and the pipe it was installed on and placed them both in storage. The RSO stated they were going to contact the manufacturer to have the gauge repaired.
"No individual received any significant exposure from this event.
"Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: 9918
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Texas Dept of State Health Services - Pasadena TX
Report Date 03/01/2022 10:17:00
Event Date 02/28/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/1/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - GAUGE SHUTTER STUCK CLOSED
The following information was provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email:
"March 1, 2022, the Agency was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) that the shutter on a Vega model SHLD-1 gauge was stuck in the closed position. The gauge contains a 100 millicurie (original activity) cesium - 137 source. The gauge was tested while it was on the side of a vessel and functioned normally. The gauge was removed from the vessel and during that process the shutter was damaged and will no longer open. The gauge has been placed in storage. The manufacturer was contacted, and repair parts have been ordered. The RSO stated no individual received any additional exposure due to the event. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9919
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Atlas ATC - East Hartford CT
Report Date 03/01/2022 15:09:00
Event Date 02/02/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/1/2022
EN Revision Text: LOST X-RAY FLUORESCENCE INSTRUMENT
The following information is a summary of information provided by the licensee ("the Company") via email:
An x-ray fluorescence instrument (XRF) went missing while in the possession of a licensed Atlas ATC employee. The employee used the XRF in the course and scope of their duties on January 31, 2022. Following completion of their last assignment of the day, which was a lead inspection in New Haven, CT, the employee left the jobsite and went home where they kept the XRF overnight, secured in its case inside of their residence. The following morning on February 1, 2022, the employee packed the secured XRF with other equipment and materials they used for work into the trunk of their car. While traveling to the East Hartford, CT office, the employee had a flat tire. The employee's direct supervisor came to provide assistance and gave him shelter alongside the highway for approximately 60 minutes until a tow truck arrived. The employee accompanied the tow truck for tire repair. The XRF remained in the trunk of the vehicle. After arriving at the service station, the employee took the XRF out of the trunk and secured it in the back seat of the vehicle, where it remained the entire time that the vehicle was being serviced. The employee left the service center at approximately 1100 EST and drove to the East Hartford, CT office where the vehicle was parked for approximately 45 to 50 minutes. At approximately 1200 EST, the employee left the office to complete a job in Springfield, MA. That job did not require the use of the XRF. The employee arrived at the Springfield, MA project site around 1255 EST and parked approximately 1,000 feet from the actual work site address, which was in a residential neighborhood. The employee completed that job at approximately 1500 EST. After leaving the project site, the employee stopped at a gas station before arriving at the Company's West Springfield, MA office at 1400 EST. After leaving the office, the employee stopped at two restaurants (one in Springfield, MA and then one in East Windsor, CT). The employee then traveled back to the East Hartford, CT office. When they went to unload their equipment, they then noticed that the XRF was not in the back seat of the vehicle. The employee checked the entire vehicle for the XRF, but it could not be located.
The Company's internal investigation has determined that the XRF was stolen out of the vehicle. There is video surveillance that confirms that the secured XRF was in the back seat of the vehicle when the employee left the service station, and the employee did not remove the XRF from the vehicle thereafter. There is no evidence that the employee willfully failed to maintain control of licensed material that was not in storage, either. Based on the investigation, the XRF was stolen somewhere between the employee's stop at the East Hartford, CT office and the time they left the restaurant in East Windsor, CT, which was around 1945 EST.
The employee notified the East Hartford, CT office's Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), Branch Manager and Building Sciences Supervisor via text around 2120 EST. Extensive efforts on the part of the employee and licensee to locate the instrument were futile. The East Hartford, CT and Springfield, MA Police Departments were notified of the lost/stolen XRF.
In furtherance of recovery efforts, the Company quickly put the appropriate regulatory authorities on notice that the XRF was missing. Immediately after the loss became known the next morning (February 2nd), the RSO contacted the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Radiation Group to report that the licensed device was lost or stolen; they subsequently called the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Radiation Group as the XRF may have traveled to, but was not used in, Massachusetts.
The RSO also called Protec (the company from where the XRF was originally purchased) as Protec's phone number is printed inside of the XRF case in the case of an emergency. The RSO felt that this notification was a necessary step to take, and in the event that the XRF is found and Protec is called, the Company will be notified immediately.
After investigative efforts were unsuccessful in recovering the XRF, formal police reports were filed on February 4, 2022 with the Police Departments in East Hartford, CT (Case #2200003902) and Springfield, MA (Incident #22-1419-OF) regarding the theft. These cases are still open and the investigations are ongoing.
The instrument is a Protec LPA-1 x-ray fluorescence instrument, serial number: 1331, 12 mCi Co-57 source s/n NA515.
This event was also reported by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as EN 55724.
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
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Utah Department of Environmental Quality - Murray UT
Report Date 03/01/2022 18:45:00
Event Date 03/01/2022 15:15:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/1/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - Rb-82 GENERATOR FAILURE
The following information was provided by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (the "Division") by email:
"The Division was notified at about 1515 MST, March 1, 2022, that a Bracco Rb-82 generator was not functioning as designed. The [Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)] was notified at 1353 MST by nuclear medicine personnel that a new Rb-82 Generator was received on Sunday, February 27, 2022. When the licensee pulled the first eluate and did the required QA [quality assurance review], the generator failed the tests. The nuclear medicine personnel tried to perform the QA again and the generator failed a second attempt. The manufacturer was contacted and the licensee's personnel worked all day on Monday, February 28, 2022 to try and determine what the issue was. No patients were treated using the generator. It was finally determined that the undercarriage of the generator was leaking, although all of the leakage was contained within the generator case."
Utah Event Report ID No.: UT220001
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Colorado Dept of Health - Fort Collins CO
Report Date 03/02/2022 12:04:00
Event Date 03/02/2022 12:04:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/1/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST TRITIUM EXIT SIGNS
The following information was received via E-mail:
On 01/27/22, Avago Tech reported four tritium exit signs (2.3 Ci each) as lost during their final wrap up shipment for disposal.
NMED No.: CO220005
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.
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Iowa Department of Public Health - Bettendoff IA
Report Date 03/03/2022 9:57:00
Event Date 03/02/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/1/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTER GAUGE The following information was provided by the Iowa Department of Public Health via email:
"A stuck shutter was discovered Wednesday, March 2nd on the B-gauge, shutter 1. Entry to the gauge house has been prohibited per protocol. Measurements indicate an increase dose rate relative to background at the south side adjacent to the gauge and shutter 1 position, with a maximum reading of 0.11 mR/hr. The licensee's service provider, SenTek, has been requested to perform emergency repair work. The B-Gauge was repaired last night around 1900 CST. The shutter failed to close due to the solenoid valve that opens and closes the shutter, which would not vent pressure. The failed solenoid valve was replaced by a new valve. The project to replace these gauges with x-ray technology is ongoing and on track to be replaced by first quarter, 2023."
"Source/Radioactive Material: SEALED SOURCE GAUGE Manufacturer: Isotope Measuring Systems, Inc. Model Number: NOT KNOWN
IAEA Category: 3 Serial Number: 2332-2336L Radionuclide: AM-241 Activity: 5 Ci (185 GBq)"
Iowa Event Number: IA220001
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PA Bureau of Radiation Protection - Reading PA
Report Date 03/04/2022 11:23:00
Event Date 03/03/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/4/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE - UNDERDOSE The following was received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) via e-mail:
"On March 3, 2022 a patient was receiving a Lutetium-177 (Lutatherar) treatment. During treatment, the vial lost pressure resulting in the inability to deliver the majority of the dose to the patient. Remedial measures were attempted, such as Dermabond and the addition of air, however, the procedure still could not continue, and it was terminated. No contamination was found outside of the delivery box. The prescribed dose was 200 milliCuries and it is estimated that the patient received 1.4 milliCuries. An investigation into the cause of the event is underway by the licensee. No adverse effects to the patient are noted at this time and the patient and prescribing physician have been informed. The DEP will update this event as soon as more information is provided."
PA Event Report ID No: PA220009
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.
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SC Dept of Health & Env Control - Gaston SC
Report Date 03/05/2022 10:21:00
Event Date 03/04/2022 15:30:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/5/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE STUCK SHUTTER
The following information was provided by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (the Department) via email and phone:
"On 3/4/2022, the Department was notified by the licensee's RSO that while performing six shutter checks on its fixed gauges it discovered that the shutter on a fixed gauge was not functioning properly . The fixed gauge was a Vega America Model SH-2, s/n 8906CM, containing 200 mCi of Cs-137. The licensee has contacted the manufacturer and has scheduled a repair of the shutter. The gauge is located approximately 12 feet off the floor on the side of a vessel and is not readily accessible by employees.
"On 3/5/2022, the Department On-call duty officer met with [licensee] to gain access to the gauge and perform a radiation survey. The radiation on the surface of the gauge measured 16 mR/hr and measured 6 mR/hr at 1 foot. The on-call duty officer verified that the gauge is inaccessible to employees and that radiation exposures to members of the public (non-radiation workers) would be minimal."
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Turkey Point - Miami FL
Report Date 03/05/2022 15:12:00
Event Date 03/05/2022 10:30:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/5/2022
EN Revision Text: FAILED FITNESS FOR DUTY TEST
The following information was provided by the licensee via telephone and email:
A licensed employee had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness for duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
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Byron - Byron IL
Report Date 03/06/2022 0:55:00
Event Date 03/05/2022 21:15:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/5/2022
EN Revision Text: DEGRADATION OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER
The following information was provided by the licensee:
"At 2115 CST on March 5, 2022 Byron Station Technical Support Center (TSC) emergency ventilation system supply fan belt failed. This failure affected the ability of the TSC ventilation system to maintain adequate radiological habitability in the event of an emergency with an airborne radiological release. All other capabilities of the TSC are unaffected by this condition. If an emergency was declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC would be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures. If the TSC becomes uninhabitable, the Station Emergency Director would relocate the TSC staff to an alternate TSC location in accordance with applicable procedures.
"This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the discovered condition affected the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector."
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Louisiana Energy Services - Eunice NM
Report Date 03/07/2022 13:44:00
Event Date 03/07/2022 10:45:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/26/2022
EN Revision Text: ITEM RELIED ON FOR SAFETY (IROFS) INOPERABLE
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"The plant is in a safe configuration. Three construction vehicles, a front end loader, road grader and roller, were allowed within the Controlled Access Area [CAA] boundary without IROFS50b and IROFS50c being declared Operable.
"The Administrative Control IROFS require physical barriers to be placed around the building of concern. Barriers had been placed but the IROFS had not been declared Operable by a Shift Manager.
"The construction vehicles were removed from the CAA and UUSA [Urenco USA] is conservatively reporting this event as a 1-hour Report. This event has been entered in UUSA's corrective action program as EV 149740 and a causal investigation will be performed."
The licensee will notify NRC Region 2.
* * * RETRACTION ON 04/25/2022 AT 1206 EDT FROM BARRY LOVE TO OSSY FONT * * *
The following retraction was received from Urenco USA (UUSA) via telephone and email:
"The accident sequence was originally evaluated for UUSA being in a construction phase and the applicable IROFS were applied based on these construction conditions. The accident scenario has been re-evaluated based on probabilities with current site conditions and assessed that the initiating events would be `highly unlikely' or less than 1E-06 per year, and therefore `not credible.' IROFS50b/c would not be required to meet the performance criteria of 10 CFR 70.61 for the construction vehicles on this project.
"Based on the reassessment of the accident scenarios, UUSA is retracting event notification EN 55770. "UUSA will be notifying Region 2.
"EN 55802 is not being retracted."
Notified R2DO (Miller) and NMSS Events Notification via email.
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Arkansas Department of Health - AR
Report Date 03/07/2022 16:55:00
Event Date 02/23/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEAKING SEALED SOURCE
The following information was provided by the Arkansas Department of Health (the Department) via email:
"The Agreement State Radioactive Materials Licensee reported to the State of Arkansas, Arkansas Department of Health, on February 23, 2022, that a general licensed device listed on their specific license has tested positive on the leak test results. The Department provided correspondence to the licensee on February 25, 2022. The leaking sealed source was Ni-63, which is used in a Agilent Gas Chromatograph.
"The Department considers this event to be in process and will submit additional information until this event is closed."
State Event Report ID Number: AR-2022-003
The following was received via email from the Arkansas Department of Health:
"General License Device information:
"Make: Agilent Technologies Gas Chromatograph, Model 7890A, SN: CN12421187, Detector: G2397A, Source Model: E&Z NER-004P.
"Source Serial Number: U37072, Original Activity: 13.2 millicuries Ni-63 (May 2020), Current Activity: 13.05 millicuries Ni-63 (as of Discovery Date: January 5, 2022). U37072 Leak test result: 0.0056 microcuries of removable contamination wiped from its inlet/column adapter.
"Source Serial Number: U38668, Original Activity: 13.2 millicuries Ni-63 (May 2021), Current Activity: 13.14 millicuries Ni-63 (as of Discovery Date: January 5, 2022). U38668 Leak test result: 0.0495 microcuries of removable contamination wiped from its inlet/column adapter.
"Immediate corrective actions were performed by the Agreement State Radioactive Materials Licensee, as described in Arkansas State Board of Health Rules for Control of Sources of Ionizing Radiation RH-402.c.5. Corrective actions included immediately suspending operations of device, device was tagged-out and taped shut, and properly posted. Proper wipes and surveys were performed indicating no detectable activity. The manufacturer was contacted by the licensee. The sealed sources were transferred to the manufacturer on March 15, 2022.
"The Agreement State Radioactive Materials Licensee noted that there were no unusual occurrences. The required thirty-day report has been received by the Agreement State Radioactive Materials Licensee.
"There have been no known radiation exposures to any worker(s) and/or member(s) of the public.
"The Arkansas Department of Health did not issue any Items of Noncompliance.
"The Arkansas Department of Health considers this incident closed and will review this information during the next routine inspection."
Notified R4DO (Deese), and NMSS Events Notification via email.
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Arizona Dept of Health Services - Chandler AZ
Report Date 03/07/2022 19:14:00
Event Date 03/07/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/7/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - POTENTIALLY RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL DISCOVERED
The following information was received from the Arizona Department of Health Services (the Department) via email:
"The Department received a call from a concerned citizen over 3 potentially radioactive pieces of metal that he found in a toolbox that his father-in-law previously owned. When Department inspectors went onsite, the pieces of metal read between 2-8 mR/hr on contact. The metal pieces were removed by Department staff and are currently in secure storage. Exposures to individuals are unknown at this time and the origin of the metal is unknown. The Department will continue to investigate."
Arizona Incident Number: 22-005
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Arizona Dept of Health Services - Tucson AZ
Report Date 03/07/2022 20:01:00
Event Date 03/07/2022 7:30:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/7/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN TROXLER GAUGE
The following information was received from the Arizona Department of Health Services (the Department) via email:
"The Department received notification from the licensee that a portable gauge was lost/stolen. A technician last saw the gauge on 03/04/2022 at a jobsite in Phoenix at 1320 [MST]. The technician then realized that the gauge was no longer in his possession on 03/07/2022 when he arrived at his first jobsite at 0730 [MST] in Tucson. The gauge is a Troxler 3430P, Serial Number 72511, containing approximately 8 millicuries of Cesium-137 and 40 millicuries of Americium-241:Beryllium. The Department has requested additional information and continues to investigate the event. The licensee has reported the gauge stolen to the cities of Tucson and Phoenix. The report numbers are as follows:
"City of Phoenix - #2022-00000355178, City of Tucson - #2203078513"
Arizona Incident Number: 22-006
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
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Qaltek Associates - Idaho Falls ID
Report Date 03/08/2022 19:50:00
Event Date 03/08/2022 16:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/8/2022
EN Revision Text: MISSING AMERICIUM-241/BERYLLIUM SOURCE The following information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
Qaltek Associates of Idaho Falls, Idaho contracted with AGEC of St. George, Utah to repair a Troxler 3440 Moisture Density gauge. The Troxler gauge was reported by AGEC to be reading low. On August 29, 2021, Qaltek used their own company van to pick up the gauge at the AGEC location in Utah. At this time, Qaltek does not have any information regarding surveys performed on the gauge when placed in the van. Troubleshooting of the gauge has been ongoing since receipt with time spent waiting for repair parts. On March 8, 2022, Qaltek discovered the 40 millicurie Americium-241/Be source was missing. The Cesium 137 source was still in the gauge. Surveys of the facility and of the van did not show any abnormal radiation levels.
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
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Davis Besse - Oak Harbor OH
Report Date 03/09/2022 0:47:00
Event Date 03/08/2022 19:19:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: FITNESS-FOR-DUTY REPORT - CONTRACT SUPERVISOR FAILED FITNESS-FOR-DUTY TEST
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
A non-licensed, contract employee supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a follow-up fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
The following information was received from the licensee via E-mail:
"This is a retraction of EN55775. The measured Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) of the individual was below the Fitness-For-Duty program limits, so this event did not constitute a violation of the Fitness-For-Duty program.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Notified R3DO (Hills) and the FFD E-mail group.
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Texas Dept of State Health Services - Lubbock TX
Report Date 03/09/2022 7:05:00
Event Date 01/26/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/8/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - POSSIBLE OVER-EXPOSURE
The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via E-mail:
"On January 26, 2022, the Agency was contacted by the licensee to report they had received an exposure report from its dosimetry processor and one of its employees had received 59.052 rem for December 2021. The licensee believes the exposure is to the badge only. The individual performed duties involving the preparation of iodine-131 therapy pills. The individual involved with the exposure had never received an exposure anywhere near this high in the past.
"The licensee reported the individual was involved in a spill during the preparation of a pill and the licensee believes the badge became contaminated during the spill cleanup. The licensee stated they do not survey the dosimetry prior to sending them to their processor. The license stated the employee wore the badge from December 5, 2021 until December 16, 2021 when they left employment at the licensee's facility. The Agency requested additional information on the event.
"On March 8, 2022, the Agency received the responses to the Agency's request from the licensee. In the response the licensee stated that the spill did restrict access to the area for more than 24 hours. The licensee stated its investigation determined the exposure recorded on the badge was a result of the badge becoming contaminated during the spill cleanup. The licensee also stated the dose assigned to the individual was 1.385 rem based on previous months exposures. The licensee stated the individual's workload had not changed compared to previous months. Additional information has been requested by the Agency. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident Number: 9911
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New York State Dept. of Health - Bronx NY
Report Date 03/09/2022 9:55:00
Event Date 01/26/2022 8:34:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/8/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST THEN RECOVERED PORTABLE X-RAY FLUORESCENCE DEVICE
The following information was received from the state of New York via email:
"A portable XRF [x-ray fluorescence] device containing a 6 millicurie Cobalt-57 source was unintentionally left by an authorized user on a public bus in the Castle Hill neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City. Specific device information is below. The licensee contacted the MTA Police as well as Viken, the device manufacturer. The licensee was able to search the buses at the end of the day on January 26, 2022, but the device was not located at that time.
"According to the licensee an individual found the case with the device and contacted Viken. The representative at Viken was then able to get the individual in contact with the licensee. As of 1710 EST on January 27, 2022, the device is back in the licensee's possession and is in working order.
"Device Manufacturer: Viken Device Model: Pb200i Device S/N: 2219 Source Manufacturer: Isotope Products Laboratory Source Model: Model 3901 Series Source S/N: R4-672 Isotope: Cobalt-57 Activity: 6 millicuries"
NY incident no. NYDOH- 22-01
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
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Tennessee Div of Rad Health - Nashville TN
Report Date 03/09/2022 10:47:00
Event Date 03/04/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/8/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MISSING STATIC ELIMINATORS
The following information was received from the Tennessee Division of Radiological Health:
"During a recent inventory at nine different locations of Service King Collision Repair Centers, 9 devices were found to be missing. The units were scheduled for disposal. Upon a search, all nine units were missing. According to company reports, the units were stolen from nine different locations. The nine units were used as static eliminators. It is believed that the static eliminators were stolen by staff. Updated information will be included in a follow-up report.
"The devices were all NRD model P-2021 containing 10 mCi of Po-210.
"Following are the license numbers and serial numbers of the devices:
GL-1195 (Marysville, TN) / SN A2LU555
GL-1198 (Columbia, TN) / SN A2LV463
GL-1199 (Murfreesboro, TN) / SN A2LV464
GL-1200 (Cool Springs, TN) / SN A2LV465
GL-1201 (Jackson, TN) / SN A2LW322
GL-1202 (Bartlett, TN) / SN A2LW325
GL-1204 (Germantown, TN) / SN A2LW327
GL-1205 (Mt. Moriah, TN) / SN A2LW364
1 unregistered (Nashville, TN) / SN A2L2321
Tennessee Event Report ID No.: TN-22-017
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
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New Mexico Rad Control Program - Vanadium NM
Report Date 03/09/2022 16:26:00
Event Date 03/08/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/8/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DENSITY GAUGES SHUTTER FAILURES
The following information was provided by the New Mexico Radiation Control Bureau via telephone:
Two Berthold Model LB7440 density gauges installed in a mine were discovered to have shutters stuck in the open position during routine maintenance. The gauges (s/n: 1155 and s/n: DZ253A) contain a 30 millicurie and a 150 millicurie Cs-137 source, respectively, and remain mounted in place in the mine. The licensee is adding warning signage and is controlling any work in the area near the gauges. Radiation Technologies, a contracted service company, is scheduled to repair the gauges on March 21, 2022.
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Brunswick - Southport NC
Report Date 03/09/2022 23:20:00
Event Date 03/09/2022 20:13:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/8/2022
EN Revision Text: HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT INJECTION (HPCI) INOPERABLE
The following information was provided by the licensee:
"At 2013 EST on March 9, 2022, the HPCI System was declared inoperable following evaluation of routine HPCI surveillance testing data indicating that the required response time for reaching rated conditions was not met. Therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D). The Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) System and Automatic Depressurization System (ADS) are operable.
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. Investigation is in-progress to determine the cause.
"Unit 1 is not affected by this event. Unit 1 is in a refueling outage.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
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Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency - Elmhurst IL
Report Date 03/10/2022 17:10:00
Event Date 03/09/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/8/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - UNDERDOSE TO PATIENT
The following information was provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (the Agency) via email:
"The radiation safety officer (RSO) for Elmhurst Hospital contacted the Agency on 3/10/22 to advise of a Y-90 microsphere administration in which the patient received only 54 percent of the prescribed dose. The administration occurred on the morning of 3/9/22. The physician felt the delivered dose was clinically effective and no further treatment is planned. No adverse patient impacts are expected.
"The referring physician and patient were notified as required. Agency staff have requested copies of the written directive and associated documentation as details regarding the prescribed activity were not immediately available. Of note, the RSO advised that the authorized user felt resistance during administration and discontinued the procedure. Microspheres were reportedly observed `clumped' within the first two inches of the delivery catheter. A second, smaller vial was obtained and the written directive modified. No contamination or other issues were identified. The Agency will dispatch inspectors, likely at the beginning of next week, to review the procedure and determine root cause. Compliance with Agency regulations regarding modification to a written directive will be reviewed.
"This matter will be reported under NMED number IL220008."
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.
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Florida Bureau of Radiation Control - Tampa FL
Report Date 03/10/2022 17:22:00
Event Date 03/10/2022 10:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/8/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE - LUTATHERA TREATMENT TERMINATED DUE TO INFUSION LINE LEAK
The following information was provided by the Florida Bureau of Radiation Control (FL BRC) via email:
"Today, 3/10/2022, at 1000 EST, Lutathera treatment was started in a controlled infusion room within the nuclear medicine department of Moffitt Cancer Center with an initial vial assay of 206 mCi, approximately two minutes later the NMT [(nuclear medicine technologist)] noticed a leak in the infusion line and stopped the infusion. Assistance was provided by a fellow technologist and the vial of Lutathera (Lu-177) was re-assayed at 130 mCi. The floor lead technologist notified the prescribing physician and the physician decided to terminate the treatment and to re-treat at a later date. Wipe tests performed by the technologists on the patient including the arm where the IV was showed no evidence of removable contamination. The department supervisor was notified and called the radiation safety officer (RSO) at 1030 EST. The IV was removed from the patient and the tubing was assayed at 36 mCi. The infusion room was surveyed and appropriately decontaminated. Residual waste from decontamination, as well as the vial, lead vial container, and IV/tubing were logged, labeled, and placed into secure storage. An investigation into the cause of the incident will be completed, and corrective actions will be implemented to prevent reoccurrence.
"The prescribing physician spoke with the patient and explained what happened and that there would not be any clinical impact on the patient and no medical risks.
"The referring physician was notified.
"A written report will be provided to the FL BRC, the referring physician, and the individual within 15 days of this event in accordance to 64E-5.345 4(b)."
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.
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Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency - Downers Grove IL
Report Date 03/11/2022 11:37:00
Event Date 03/11/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/11/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST AM-241 SHIPMENT
The following information was provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (the Agency) via email:
"The Agency was contacted on 3/11/22, by the Radiation Safety Officer for Heuft USA, Inc to advise that a package scheduled to arrive at their Downers Grove, IL facility on or before 3/10/22, had not arrived. This was reported as missing in transit. The 6"x6"x6" excepted package contains approximately 86 mCi of Am-241. The carrier could not immediately locate the package and advised it had not been checked into any of their processing facilities. Last known location was an industrial facility (S.C. Johnson) in Sturtevant, WI on 3/3/22, when it was packaged for transit and picked up by the carrier. The package contained (2) special form model AMC-25 sealed sources containing approximately 43 mCi of Am-241 each. Source serial numbers were 3676CW and 7256LQ. Both sources were contained in the 6"x6"x6" brown cardboard box. As it is an excepted package, it will bear only the terms `UN2910' and `RQ' (reportable quantity), and not radioactive labels. Should the package be opened, there is an aluminum 5"x5" round can filled with foam and two zip lock bags. Each bag contains a shielded source holder with the Am-241 capsules therein. The bags and the can are labeled with a trefoil and the words `Radioactive Material'. Unshielded, the two sources would yield a combined exposure rate of about 15 mR/hour at one foot. This is not an immediate hazard to workers or members of the public that locate the package. There is no indication of intentional theft or diversion."
Item Number: IL220009
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
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Ultra Energy - Round Rock TX
Report Date 03/11/2022 15:17:00
Event Date 01/12/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/11/2022
EN Revision Text: PART 21 REPORT - TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER FAILURES
The following is a synopsis of information received via facsimile:
Three defects were identified on an N7030 temperature transmitter, and all sub-models, manufactured by Ultra Energy. The first two defects were identified during product testing and are dependent on component tolerances and fabrication, these may not exist in all units. The third defect was identified during the safety investigation.
First, for transmitters configured to indicate a failed resistance temperature device (RTD) via an over-range signal, the transmitter could return an in-range reading when operating at a temperature near the bottom of the specified temperature range. Second, for transmitters configured to indicate a failed RTD via an under-range signal, the transmitter could return an in-range reading when operating near the bottom of the specified loop voltage range. Third, transmitters with a disconnected RTD could output noise in the presence of very high impedance (mega-ohm range) at the input terminals and in specific narrow temperature ranges (less than 10 degrees Celsius).
The first two defects could cause a sensor, which had failed, to appear to be functioning, although the reading would likely be obviously false and thereby highly unlikely to result in any risk to safety. The third condition might, depending on sensor noise filtering, result in a false temperature reading which was not obvious. This however requires multiple parameters to be in the correct ranges to trigger the latent defect and is also highly unlikely to result in any risk to safety.
Corrective actions include: a reduction in specified operating temperature and loop voltage range, a field fix for the high impedance condition, and supplying impacted facilities with an engineering bulletin. Additionally, devices in the process of being manufactured have been segregated and will be scrapped. Design modifications will be made prior to continuing manufacturing these temperature transmitters.
The facilities listed as being impacted are: Oconee Nuclear Station, Quad Cities NPS, and Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant.
Contact Gary Hawkins , Vice President Engineering, or Diane Steen, Director of Quality, with questions. (512) 434-2800.
Ultra Energy 707 Jeffrey Way P.O. Box 300 Round Rock, Texas 78665
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Turkey Point - Miami FL
Report Date 03/12/2022 6:56:00
Event Date 03/12/2022 0:50:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/27/2022
EN Revision Text: MAIN STEAM ISOLATION VALVE FAILED TO SHUT
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 0050 EST on 3/12/22, while shutting down for entry into a scheduled refueling outage, the station discovered that a single Main Steam Isolation Valve (4A MSIV) did not fully close on demand. All other equipment operated as expected.
"This condition is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"On 3/12/2022 at 0656 EDT Turkey Point Unit 4 notified the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) that a single Main Steam Isolation Valve (MSIV) did not fully close when manually demanded from the control room during shutdown of Unit 4 for a refueling outage. Following disassembly and inspection of the MSIV, Florida Power & Light Engineering identified the cause of the deficiency and determined that the valve would have fully seated under its design accident conditions.
"This notification is a retraction of EN# 55785. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of this retraction."
Notified R2DO (Miller).
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Global Nuclear Fuel - Americas - Wilmington NC
Report Date 03/13/2022 9:34:00
Event Date 03/12/2022 10:45:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/13/2022
EN Revision Text: OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At approximately 1045 EST on March 12th, 2022, the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified per State code requirements that the fire suppression system encompassing the Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) was impaired. High winds had caused a tree to fall on a power line. As a result, the electric fire pump was without power. The backup diesel fire pump remained fully operational and available to perform its safety function. Power was restored at approximately 1600 EST on March 12th, 2022, and the Deputy Fire Marshall was notified of system restoration. Because the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified, a concurrent notification to the NRC Operations Center is being made per 10 CFR 70, Appendix A(c)."
The licensee will notify the State and NRC Region II.
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Texas Dept of State Health Services - San Antonio TX
Report Date 03/14/2022 15:48:00
Event Date 03/13/2022 18:30:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST AND FOUND DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email:
"On March 14, 2022 the Agency received information from the gauge manufacturer that a call had come to their 24-hour number at approximately 1830 (CDT) on March 13, 2022 that Troxler moisture/density gauge (Model 3430: 8 milliCurie cesium-137, 40 milliCurie americium-241/beryllium) had been found in the parking lot of an apartment complex in San Antonio, Texas. The finder did not want to call the police so the manufacturer contacted them. The gauge was inside its unlocked transport case and the finder kept watch on it until the police arrived and took it between 2100 and 2200 (CDT). The gauge was placed in their impound. After receiving the information, the Agency contacted the police department but was only able to get limited information. Attempts to contact the police impound were unsuccessful. A radioactive materials inspector was dispatched but by the time he got there the gauge had been picked up by the owner licensee. The impound staff had called the manufacturer, provided the serial number, and the manufacturer contacted the licensee's corporate office who notified the San Antonio office. The Agency contacted the licensee, their radiation safety officer (RSO) is out of the office and the individual handling the incident is in the process of investigating until the RSO returns mid-week. The licensee confirmed that there were no locks on the case and the insertion rod did not have a lock when they retrieved it. More information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300."
Texas incident no.: I-9923
The following information was received via E-mail:
"On March 17, 2022, the licensee notified the Agency that its investigation had revealed that on February 14, 2022, one of its technicians had taken the gauge to their residence at the end of the workday and the gauge was stolen from the vehicle, which was parked at the technician's apartment complex, during the overnight hours. The technician stated that the transport case was secured with two chains in the bed of the pickup and that there was a lock on the insertion rod. The technician did not report the theft to the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) when he discovered it on February 15, 2022. The technician did make a statement to the RSO that day that the gauge was not in its storage location at their facility. The RSO presumed another technician had it out on a job. Since neither the technician nor any of the other technicians brought up to the RSO that the gauge was not there after that, the RSO did not follow up. Any additional information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300."
Notified R4DO (Drake) and NMSS Events Notification E-mail group.
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
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LaSalle - Marseilles IL
Report Date 03/14/2022 18:30:00
Event Date 03/14/2022 13:38:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/14/2022
EN Revision Text: FITNESS-FOR-DUTY REPORT - CONTRACT SUPERVISOR FAILED FITNESS-FOR-DUTY TEST
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"At 1338 CDT on 3/14/2022, it was determined that a contract supervisor tested positive during a random fitness-for-duty test. The individual's authorization for site access has been terminated.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
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Alabama Radiation Control - Ragland AL
Report Date 03/15/2022 16:16:00
Event Date 03/15/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE WITH STUCK SHUTTER
The following information was received from the Alabama Office of Radiation Control via E-mail:
"The Alabama Office of Radiation Control received a call from a service provider on 3/15/2022 to report a fixed gauge with the shutter stuck in the open position. The licensee is National Cement Company of Alabama, Inc. in Ragland, Alabama. The gauge is a Vega Americas SR-1A gauge, s/n 8180GK, with nominal 500 millicuries of cesium-137. The service provider shielded the gauge with a 4 inch steel plate, resulting in an exposure rate of 0.1 mR/hr at the surface. No unmonitored personnel are known to have been exposed as a result of the stuck shutter. Report to follow as required."
Alabama Event: 22-05
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Mississippi Div of Rad Health - New Agusta MS
Report Date 03/15/2022 17:20:00
Event Date 03/15/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE LOCKING PIN STUCK
The following information was received from the Mississippi State Department of Radiological Health via E-mail:
"During locking out the device for shutdown of the operating equipment, the key that locks the locking pin to the shutter broke when the shutter was put in the closed position. The key will not remove the pin. Berthold was contacted to have this pin replaced. The device is inoperable but safe to be around since the shutter is closed and the locking pin is stuck.
"Manufacture: Berthold Model: LB 7400D/F Gauge Serial Number: 2967-11-95 Capsule Serial Number: N/A 16072 Material: Cs-137 Activity: 150 mCi"
Mississippi Incident: MS-220001
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OK Deq Rad Management - Tulsa OK
Report Date 03/16/2022 11:18:00
Event Date 03/12/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOGRAPHY SOURCE FAILURE TO RETRACT
The following information was provided by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality via email:
"Today we received a report of an industrial radiography equipment failure which occurred on March 12, 2022. The licensee is Acuren Inspection, Inc. (OK-32148-01). The incident was caused by the failure of the drive cable. Acuren is licensed to perform source recoveries and the source was eventually retracted into the camera safely. The crew's dosimeters have been sent for processing. Pocket dosimeter readings indicate the dose received due to this incident was approximately 135 mR. We will provide details of the equipment involved when we receive them from the licensee."
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PA Bureau of Radiation Protection - Pittsburgh PA
Report Date 03/17/2022 11:29:00
Event Date 03/16/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT- LOSS/MISDELIVERY OF NUCLEAR DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was provided by the Pennsylvania Department Bureau of Radiation Protection (Department) via email:
"On March 16, 2022, the licensee informed the Department of an event that is reportable per 10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(i).
"The Department received notification from a licensee on March 16, 2022, that a Troxler 3440 portable gauge (serial number 62679) was delivered to the wrong location and to the wrong licensee. The gauge contains 9 mCi of Cs-137 and 44 mCi of Am-241:Be. The gauge was incorrectly delivered to KU Resources, another Pennsylvania licensee (PA-1247), by [the common carrier]. The device was on its way back from being serviced by commercial vendor, lnstroTek (PA-1522). KU Resources also had gauge(s) at lnstroTek for service. KU Resources has secured the device in its vault while the carrier and service provider arrange proper delivery back to the proper licensee.
"The cause of the event is unknown at this time. The Department will perform a reactive inspection as soon as possible."
Pennsylvania Event Number: PA220011
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
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Arkansas Department of Health - Paragould AR
Report Date 03/17/2022 11:30:00
Event Date 03/02/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FOUND AM-241 SOURCE
The following information was received via E-mail from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH):
"WW Recycling in Marmaduke, Arkansas, reported to Arkansas Radiation Control Program on March 2, 2022, that they believed a source had been found in scrap metal unloaded at their facility. At the time of the report, they were unable to identify the customer from whom the scrap metal was purchased.
"Intact labeling provided general license information, Am-241, manufactured by NDC in California, source SN 7090AR, Model 103, 5.55 GBq (150 mCi) in April 2011. The device manufacturer identified the device and tracked its shipment to Arkansas' GL-0010, Anchor Packaging Company located in Paragould, Arkansas.
"Radiation surveys conducted by recycling facility personnel indicated a reading of 10 microR/hr at approximately three feet from the item.
"Health Physicists from the Arkansas Radiation Control Program responded to WW Recycling on the morning of March 3, 2022.
"A metal drum container clearly labeled with a radioactive material sign, observed to be closed, in good repair was surveyed by ADH personnel. The top of the metal drum registered 185 microR/hr. The reading at the bottom sealed edge of the drum reached 85 milliR/hr. The shutter appears to be missing. There are no known exposures.
"The device remains secured at the recycling center and this event remains open while Anchor GL-0010 pursues disposal through a specific licensee authorized to perform this sort of activity/retrieval.
"Reporting Requirement: Arkansas State Board of Health Rules for Control of Sources of Ionizing Radiation RH-402.c.5. and 10 CFR Part 31.5(c)(5)."
State Event Report ID No.: AR-2022-04
"On March 17, 2022, WW Recycling in Marmaduke, Arkansas, contacted the Arkansas Department of Health - Radiation Control Section to report the discovery of a second gauge. Photos received March 18, 2022, confirm this gauge to be similar to the generally licensed fixed gauge discovered then reported to the Department on March 2, 2022 (NDC model 103X, SN 13629, Am-241, 5.55 GBq). SN 13629 was once registered to Anchor Packaging Company in Paragould, Arkansas, and later documented as disposed. The gauge was found in the remnants of the original load where the first gauge was found. The gauge was placed into a radioactive material - labeled small drum and secured in the remote storage building where the initial gauge is being stored (also in a small drum).
"WW Recycling personnel measured 40 microR/hr, via their Ludlum 193-6, on contact with the outside of the wall closest to the two drums. Inside the building, about 7 feet away from the drums, radiation levels begin increasing above background. The photo indicates the shutter to be attached but not closed. There are no known exposures.
"Reporting requirements: Arkansas State Board of Health Rules for Control of Sources of Ionizing Radiation - RH-1501.a.1.A. and RH-1501.b. pursuant to RH-409.c.10. "
Notified R4DO (Taylor), and NMSS Events Notification 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.
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Georgia Radioactive Material Pgm - Brunswick GA
Report Date 03/18/2022 12:01:00
Event Date 03/10/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE SHUTTER FAILED IN THE OPEN POSITION
The following is a synopsis of an email received the Georgia Radioactive Materials Program (the department):
On March 10, 2022, the department received an email from the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO), reporting a failed shutter on one of their sealed nuclear sources that occurred during their routine, semi-annual gauge inspection. The gauge contained 5 mCi Cs-137. The licensee performed a surface survey with readings in a 1 ft. radius. The readings ranged from 0.01 mR/hr to 0.1 mR/hr. The licensee also performed a leak test with results still pending. The licensee plans to dispose of the faulty gauge. No one was exposed during this incident.
Georgia Incident Number: 51
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MA Radiation Control Program - Burlington MA
Report Date 03/18/2022 16:45:00
Event Date 03/18/2022 12:06:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST PACKAGE CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
The following was received via email from the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program:
"At 1338 EDT today (3/18/2022), QSA Global, Inc. contacted the Radiation Control Program to report a potential missing package containing radioactive material. The package is a QSA Global 880 source changer and overpack containing a single Ir-192 source with an activity of 6.6 curies (assay date 2/15/2022), [serial number] SN: 31468M. The 880 source changer SN is C010.
"The package was shipped via common courier from Acuren Group, Inc. in Edmonton, Canada on February 15, 2022. On March 3, 2022, package was scanned at the common courier terminal in Memphis, TN (last known location). On March 9, 2022, Acuren contacted QSA Global, Inc. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to inform them that the package could not be located.
"On March 11, 2022, Acuren contacted QSA Global, Inc. in Louisiana and the common courier for a status. The common courier initiated a search on March 11, 2022, that included the common courier main hub in Memphis, TN. The package could not be located.
"At 0930 EDT this morning (3/18/2022), common courier contacted the QSA Global Baton Rouge office and notified them that the package could not be located. At 1206 EDT today (3/18/2022) the Baton Rouge office contacted QSA Global, Inc. in Burlington, MA to notify them of the missing package.
"The Massachusetts Radiation Control Program considers this event as open pending further investigation."
The following received via email from the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program:
"Upon Agency (Massachusetts Radiation Control Program) discussion with state of Tennessee, who had contacted the common carrier's Dangerous Goods Administration, the carrier reported on March 22, 2022, the package to be located at the carrier's Custom clearance area at its hub in Memphis, TN and the package is not missing."
Notified R1DO (Jackson) and NMSS Events Notification, ILTAB, and CNSNS via email.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Category 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Category 3 sources, if not safely managed or securely protected, could cause permanent injury to a person who handled them, or were otherwise in contact with them, for some hours. It could possibly - although it is unlikely - be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of days to weeks. These sources are typically used in practices such as fixed industrial gauges involving high activity sources (for example: level gauges, dredger gauges, conveyor gauges and spinning pipe gauges) and well logging. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
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Palo Verde - Wintersburg AZ
Report Date 03/19/2022 23:43:00
Event Date 03/19/2022 13:06:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: LOSS OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER (TSC)
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"The following event description is based on information currently available. If through subsequent reviews of this event additional information is identified that is pertinent to this event or alters the information being provided at this time a follow-up notification will be made via the ENS or under the reporting requirements of 10CFR50.73.
"At 1306 [MST] on March 19, 2022, the Technical Support Center (TSC) lost normal and alternate electrical power, resulting in the inability to perform emergency assessments at the TSC. At the time of the event, the normal power source to the TSC (offsite power) was under a clearance for maintenance activities and the alternate power source (backup generator) was running to provide electrical power to the TSC. At 1306, the alternate power source to the TSC was lost when the backup generator tripped. Power was restored to the TSC via the normal power source at 1723. The cause of the TSC backup generator trip is unknown at this time.
"All three units are stable and in Mode 1.
"No emergency classification was required per the Emergency Plan.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been informed."
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Agilent Technologies - Wilmington DE
Report Date 03/22/2022 12:33:00
Event Date 02/22/2022 10:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/22/2022
EN Revision Text: LOST SOURCE The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"Agilent Technologies manufacturers ECDs [Electron Capture Detectors], containing 15 millicuries each, of Ni-63 for use in Gas Chromatographs (for generation of ionized atmospheres for chemical analysis). We have a number of ECDs in use at our facility as addressed below for customer support and R&D. We are required by our license to perform wipe (swipe) tests every six months. The ECD in question was last wiped in August. We were in the process of performing our most recent wipe test last month (February) when we discovered the ECD and its host GC were no longer in the lab they were being used in. [Source was determined to be missing on February 22, 2022 at 1000 EDT when it could not be found for the scheduled swipe test.] We discovered quickly that the individual chemist with ownership of the ECD retired in November of 2021 [last date the device was accounted for]. Investigations to date have not been successful in recovering the ECD. Information pertinent to the incident to follow. I will also be submitting a letter to the appropriate address in one month if we are still unable to recover the ECD."
"ECD Model # G2397A ECD Serial Number # U25487 Activity: 15 millicurie Ni-63 Facility security: Access to building is limited to those issued electronic badges. Labs are further secured by electronic access only to necessary personnel. [Therefore the source is not suspected to have been stolen.]"
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone:
The source is still lost. The licensee is submitting a written report to Region 1.
Notified R1DO (Dentel), ILTAB, and NMSS Events Notification by 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
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California Radiation Control Prgm - Norco CA
Report Date 03/22/2022 15:19:00
Event Date 03/18/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MISSING MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was provided by the California Department of Public Health (RHB) via email:
"On March 22, 2022, at approximately 0834 PDT, the ARSO/Field Operations Manager of Southern California Geotechnical contacted RHB Brea concerning the moisture/density gauge, CPN, MC-1DR, serial number MD 20400784, (Cs-137 0.370 GBq, Am-241, 1.85 GBq) that had been found missing along with the Authorized User since 3/18/2022 when he was last seen at a jobsite at 1740 Mountain Avenue, Norco, CA and did not report for work on Monday, March 21, 2022. [ARSO/Field Operations Manager] has contacted emergency contacts of the Authorized User and the employment agency he was hired through with no response at this time. [ARSO/Field Operations Manager] has also notified Orange County Sheriff and filed a missing person's/stolen property report, reference number 22-009329. A copy of the theft report will be forwarded to the RHB Brea office to be included as part of this report. [ARSO/Field Operations Manager] will contact local newspapers to attempt to retrieve the stolen radioactive gauge as well as notifying local servicing vendors of radioactive gauges to be alert for the serial number of the stolen gauge in case it turns up for service. The investigation will continue to determine if the radioactive gauge and the Authorized User can be found. This is being reported to the NRC Operations Center as a 24-hour report under 10CFR30.50(b)(2) since the radioactive gauge has been lost and it can not be determined what condition the sources are currently in."
CA incident no.: 32222
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
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NJ Rad Prot And Rel Prevention Pgm - Landisville NJ
Report Date 03/23/2022 7:56:00
Event Date 03/02/2021 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN X-RAY FLUORESCENCE DEVICES The following information was obtained from the state of New Jersey Radioactive Materials Program (NJ RMP) via email:
"On 2/17/2022, staff [at NJ RMP] was notified via police report that two XRF devices were stolen from the licensee's location in March of 2021. This notification resulted from an investigation initiated by NJ RMP staff to obtain unpaid licensing fees in January 2022. While doing so, staff found that the RSO died in March of 2021 and the licensed storage location was for sale. Staff were able to make contact with the estate lawyer to attempt to locate the devices. On 2/17/2022, the estate lawyer forwarded staff a police report filed on 3/9/2021 reporting the stolen devices and other items. No follow up to find the stolen items was done by the police or family members. No further investigation is expected. The license was revoked on 2/23/2022."
Device 1 was manufactured by RMD Instruments, Inc., model LPA-1, serial number 1183, containing 12 mCi of Co-57. Device 2 was manufactured by Viken Detection, model Pb200i, serial number 2537, containing 5 mCi of Co-57.
NJ Investigation number: 448354-INV220001
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
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Oconee - Seneca SC
Report Date 03/23/2022 16:43:00
Event Date 02/13/2022 16:25:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: EMERGENCY FEEDWATER SYSTEM ACTUATION
The following information was provided by the licensee via email and phone:
"At 1625 [EST] on 2/13/2022, with Unit 2 in Mode 3 at 0 percent power and plant heat up to normal operating temperature in progress, an actuation of the Emergency Feedwater System (EFW) occurred. The reason for the EFW auto-start was lowering water level in the 2A and 2B Steam Generators due to failure of the 2A Main Feedwater Pump to respond as required to maintain Steam Generator water level as Steam Generator pressure increased during plant heat up. The 2A and 2B Motor Driven Emergency Feedwater (MDEFW) pumps automatically started as designed when the 'low steam generator level' signal was received for the 2A and 2B Steam Generators.
"Following further evaluation, it was determined that a valid EFW actuation occurred, therefore this event is being reported as a late 8-hour non-emergency notification of a valid actuation of the EFW system in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
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Tennessee Div of Rad Health - Kingsport TN
Report Date 03/23/2022 19:22:00
Event Date 03/21/2022 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTER ON FIXED GAUGE
The following was received from the Tennessee Division of Radiological Health via email:
"An in-line fixed gauge was discovered to have a stuck shutter. Licensee attempted to use penetrating lubricant without success. Licensee has contacted VEGA field technician to attempt to unstick the shutter. If technician is unsuccessful, the plan is to immediately replace the gauge. The following is the technical information on the gauge:
"Manufacturer: Ohmart/Vega "Model: SHF1 "Gauge SN: (Will be sent with 30-day report)
"Isotope: Cs-137, 20 mCi (1993) "Source SN: 9274GG "Source Holder Model: SHF1-45
"Corrective actions will be updated with a report within 30 days."
State Event Report ID Number: TN-22-020
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Louisiana Energy Services - Eunice NM
Report Date 03/25/2022 20:05:00
Event Date 03/25/2022 12:30:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: INSTANCES OF UNANALYZED CONDITIONS
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"As part of the extent of condition review for EN55770, [Urenco USA] UUSA identified historical instances where construction vehicles may have been allowed near buildings of concern and our process failed to identify if controls needed to be established for the activities planned. The hazards associated with those construction vehicles were not properly analyzed. UUSA failed to properly document and require controls and, during those times, available [Item Relied On For Safety] IROFS appear to be insufficient to meet the performance requirements in [10 CFR] 70.61.
"No unanalyzed vehicles presently exist near buildings of concern. This event has been entered in UUSA's corrective action program as EV 149990. The plant is in a safe configuration."
The licensee notified NRC Region 2 personnel.
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Seabrook - Manchester NH
Report Date 03/28/2022 14:55:00
Event Date 03/28/2022 10:25:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE DISCOVERED WITHIN THE PROTECTED AREA
A non-licensed employee possessed a prohibited substance (alcohol) within the Protected Area. The employee's access to the plant has been placed on hold pending results of an investigation.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
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Summer - Jenkinsville SC
Report Date 03/30/2022 9:43:00
Event Date 06/22/2021 0:00:00
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: PART 21 - POPPET SEAL FAILURE
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"This is a non-emergency notification required by 10 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(i). A written notification in accordance with 10 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(ii) will be provided within 30 days.
"On June 22, 2021, VC Summer Nuclear Station (VCSNS) received information indicating that a poppet seal failure in the Feedwater Isolation Valve (FWIV) 'B' control block was due to laminations in the Viton material. The failure occurred on May 12, 2021 and was captured in the corrective action program as CR-21-01263.
"VCSNS completed a Substantial Safety Hazard Evaluation and determined that the laminations in VCSNS poppet seal lots 7064051 and 7081558 constituted a substantial safety hazard. The FWIV poppet seals are responsible for retaining and directing pressurized air to each side of the FWIV actuator for repositioning and maintaining FWIV position in both the open and closed positions.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
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