ML110210248
| ML110210248 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 01/14/2011 |
| From: | American Electric Power Co |
| To: | NRC/RGN-III |
| References | |
| Event #46540, GL-704402-14 | |
| Download: ML110210248 (3) | |
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Event #: 46540 General License ## GL 704402-14 American Electric Power Reported Date: 01/14/2011 Reported Time: 1350 Hrs (EST)
NRC Operations Center Tel: 301-816-5100 Email: hoo.hoc@,nrc.qov 10 CFR 30 - (1) Licensees shall make reports required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section by telephone to the NRC Operations Center. To the extent that the information is available at the time of notification, the information provided in these reports must include:
(i) The caller's name and call back telephone number:
Philip C. Casper Health & Safety Supervisor I Radiation Safety Officer Office: 812-649-9171 x2200 Cell: 812-393-9128 (ii) A description of the event, including date and time; On Friday, January 14, 201 1 at approximately 1O:OO Hrs (EST) one of our facility Assistant RSO was advised that one of our devices was inoperable. This was due to a failure in the cable handle bracket mechanism, not the source itself. The handle that operates the cable that opens and closes the level indicator is held in place by a bracket that is mounted (bolted) to the side of the equipment. The lower lever pivot (hinge) bracket failed, probably due to age, resulting in an inability to operate the mechanism as designed. The radiation source is located between two Gas Recirculation Hoppers approximately 10 - 15 feet away.
The equipment has been tagged pending repair, and affected employees were notified.
A manufacturer's authorized repair technician has been scheduled to make repairs on Thursday, January 20,201 1. Upon completion of repairs and after the device has been inspected and placed back in service we shall notify your office in writing.
(iii) The exact location of the event:
Indiana Michigan Power A Division of American Electric Power Rockport Plant Spencer County 2791 North US Hwy 231 Rockport, IN 47635 (iv) The isotopes, quantities, and chemical and physical form of the licensed material involved; and Isotopes: cs-I 37 Quantities: 1OOmCi Chemical/Physical Form: Gas Recirculation Hopper Level Indicator Manufacturer: Texas Nuclear Device Model: 5197 Device Serial Number: LE/LX 5705 Source Serial Number: B2147 (v) Any personnel radiation exposure data available.
No personnel exposure or injuries sustained.
Company Confidential 1/14/2011
Event #: 46540 General License ## GL 704402-14 American Electric Power Reported Date: 01/14/2011 Reported Time: 13:50Hrs (EST)
(b) Twenfy-four hour report. Each licensee shall notify the NRC within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> after the discovery of any of the following events involving licensed material:
(i) The equipment is required by regulation or license condition to prevent releases exceeding regulatory limits, to prevent exposures to radiation and radioactive materials exceeding regulatory limits, or to mitigate the consequences of an accident; (b) (4) - A n unplanned fire or explosion damaging any licensed material or any device, container, or equipment containing licensed material when:
(ii) The damage affects the integrity of the licensed material or its container Company Confidential Page 2 of?. 1/14/2011
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