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MONTHYEARIR 05000057/20150012016-01-0606 January 2016 IR 05000057/2015001, Buffalo Materials Research Center, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York IR 05000057/20140012015-01-26026 January 2015 IR 05000057/2014001 on 8/27/14, 11/3-5/14 and 12/30/14, Buffalo Materials Research Center, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, Ny IR 05000057/20130032014-08-0606 August 2014 IR 05000057-13-003 on 10/28/13 - 08/06/14, Buffalo Materials Research Center, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York IR 05000057/20130022013-07-23023 July 2013 IR 05000057-13-002, on 5/7/13 - 7/9/13, Buffalo Materials Research Center, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York IR 05000057/20130012013-04-15015 April 2013 IR 05000057-13-001, on 01/21/13 - 03/20/13, Buffalo Materials Research Center, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York IR 05000057/20072012007-04-13013 April 2007 IR 05000057-07-201, on 04/02-04/2007; State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo Materials Research Center; and Notice of Violation ML0710103992007-04-13013 April 2007 IR 05000057-07-201, on 04/02-04/2007; State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo Materials Research Center; and Notice of Violation IR 05000057/20032012003-08-19019 August 2003 IR 05000057-03-201 on 07/22-24/03 for Buffalo Materials Research Center, Review of Licensees Programs Concerning Operations, Emergency Preparedness, Security & Safeguards, and Radiation Protection IR 05000057/19992011999-08-19019 August 1999 Insp Rept 50-057/99-201 on 990802-04.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Review of Selected Aspects of Organizational Structure & Functions Program,Radiation Protection Program & Surveillance Program IR 05000057/19972011997-07-24024 July 1997 Insp Rept 50-057/97-201 on 970707-10.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Rp & Chemistry Controls, Security & Safeguards Activities IR 05000057/19930021993-09-21021 September 1993 Insp Rept 50-057/93-02 on 930901-03.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Health Physics Oversight & Safety Limits Compliance During Reactor Operations IR 05000057/19930011993-04-23023 April 1993 Insp Rept 50-057/93-01 on Stated Dates.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Implementation of Emergency Plan,Conduct of Annual Emergency Drills & Reactor Operator Training IR 05000057/19920041992-12-10010 December 1992 Insp Repts 50-057/92-04 & 70-0267/92-01 on 921116-18.No Safety Concerns or Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Nuclear Matl Control & Accounting & Physical Security, Including,Organization & Operation,Shipping & Receiving IR 05000057/19900041991-01-14014 January 1991 Insp Rept 50-057/90-04 on 901218.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Status of Licensee Plans & Activities Re Repair & Mod of Reactor Tank IR 05000057/19900031990-12-0505 December 1990 Insp Rept 50-057/90-03 on 901022-25 & 1108.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Status of Licensee Plans & Activities Re Repair & Mod of Reactor Tank IR 05000057/19900021990-07-27027 July 1990 Insp Rept 50-057/90-02 on 900621 & 0718.Violation Noted But Not Cited.Major Areas Inspected:Procedures & Actions Taken to Transfer Irradiated Fuel Assemblies from Reactor Tank Into Adjacent Hot Cell IR 05000057/19900011990-03-23023 March 1990 Insp Rept 50-057/90-01 on 900212-13.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Radiological Controls Program ML19354D9241990-01-16016 January 1990 Insp Rept 50-057/89-04 on 901108-1212.Major Areas Inspected: Reactor Pool Liner Leak,Facility Operations & 891212 Mgt Meeting.Overall Actions Taken in Response to Reactor Pool Liner Leak Conservative & Safe IR 05000057/19890031990-01-0909 January 1990 Insp Repts 50-057/89-03 & 70-0267/89-01 on 891113-15.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Nuclear Matl Control, Physical Security,Including Organization & Operation, Shipping & Receiving,Storage & Internal Controls IR 05000057/19890021989-09-14014 September 1989 Safety Insp Rept 50-057/89-02 on 890818.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Emergency Preparedness Program Conducted on 890818 IR 05000057/19890011989-03-30030 March 1989 Exam Rept 50-057/89-01OL on 890130-0202.Exam Results:Senior Reactor Operator Candidate Passed Both Portions of Exam & Reactor Operator Candidate Did Not Pass Either Portion of Exam IR 05000057/19880031988-11-28028 November 1988 Insp Rept 50-057/88-03 on 881017.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Emergency Preparedness Exercise IR 05000057/19880021988-09-26026 September 1988 Safety Insp Rept 50-057/88-02 on 880725.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Emergency Preparedness IR 05000057/19880011988-03-24024 March 1988 Exam Rept 50-057/88-01OL on 880209-10.Exam Results:Two Reactor Operator Candidates Passed Written & Operating Exams IR 05000057/19870021987-10-0909 October 1987 Exam Rept 50-057/87-02OL on 870810-12.Exam Results:All Four Candidates Passed Exams.Two Major Generic Weaknesses Noted Re How to Use Scott Air-Pac for Emergency Entry Into Containment Bldg & How to Start Emergency Generator IR 05000057/19870031987-09-10010 September 1987 Emergency Preparedness Insp Rept 50-057/87-03 on 870824-25. No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Observation of Annual Action Drill & Open Items Identified in 1985 Appraisal IR 05000057/19870011987-04-28028 April 1987 Requalification Program Evaluation Rept 50-057/87-01-OL on 870213.No Noncompliance Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Facility Licensee Administration of 1987 Requalification Written Exam to Ten Licensed Operators IR 05000057/19860021986-10-24024 October 1986 Exam Rept 50-057/86-02 on 860818-22.Exam Results:Three Senior Operator Candidates Passed Written & Oral Exams IR 05000057/19860011986-07-29029 July 1986 Insp Rept 50-057/86-01 on 860324-25.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Allegation Followup,Facility Operations,Logs,Records,Surveillance Testing,Review & Audit, Radiation Controls & Fuel Specs IR 05000057/19850021985-12-13013 December 1985 Emergency Preparedness Appraisal Insp Rept 50-057/85-02 on 850826-29.No Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Program IR 05000057/19850031985-10-0808 October 1985 Exam Rept 50-057/85-03 on 850904-05.Exam Results:One Reactor Operator Candidate Failed Written Exam & One License Issued.Some Ref Matl Provided for Preparation of Exam Found Outdated IR 05000057/19820011983-06-0101 June 1983 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in IE Insp Repts 50-057/82-01 & 70-0267/82-01 IR 05000057/19830011983-03-28028 March 1983 IE Insp Rept 50-057/83-01 on 830214-17.Noncompliance Noted: Failure to Implement Instruction in Radiation Protection for Security Force,Failure to Review Safety & Nuclear Safety Committee Did Not Meet Twice Per Yr Since Sept 1981 IR 05000057/19790021979-07-30030 July 1979 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violation Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-057/79-02 IR 05000057/19790011979-06-0606 June 1979 IE Insp Rept 50-057/79-01 on 790226-28.Noncompliance Noted: Failure to Provide Notice to Radiation Workers & to Post Radiation Areas ML19225A8481979-04-16016 April 1979 IE Insp Rept 50-057/79-02 on 790313-15.Noncompliance Noted: Failure to Provide NSC Review of Operating Procedures 2016-01-06
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MONTHYEARIR 05000057/19992011999-08-19019 August 1999 Insp Rept 50-057/99-201 on 990802-04.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Review of Selected Aspects of Organizational Structure & Functions Program,Radiation Protection Program & Surveillance Program IR 05000057/19972011997-07-24024 July 1997 Insp Rept 50-057/97-201 on 970707-10.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Rp & Chemistry Controls, Security & Safeguards Activities IR 05000057/19930021993-09-21021 September 1993 Insp Rept 50-057/93-02 on 930901-03.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Health Physics Oversight & Safety Limits Compliance During Reactor Operations IR 05000057/19930011993-04-23023 April 1993 Insp Rept 50-057/93-01 on Stated Dates.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Implementation of Emergency Plan,Conduct of Annual Emergency Drills & Reactor Operator Training IR 05000057/19920041992-12-10010 December 1992 Insp Repts 50-057/92-04 & 70-0267/92-01 on 921116-18.No Safety Concerns or Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Nuclear Matl Control & Accounting & Physical Security, Including,Organization & Operation,Shipping & Receiving IR 05000057/19900041991-01-14014 January 1991 Insp Rept 50-057/90-04 on 901218.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Status of Licensee Plans & Activities Re Repair & Mod of Reactor Tank IR 05000057/19900031990-12-0505 December 1990 Insp Rept 50-057/90-03 on 901022-25 & 1108.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Status of Licensee Plans & Activities Re Repair & Mod of Reactor Tank IR 05000057/19900021990-07-27027 July 1990 Insp Rept 50-057/90-02 on 900621 & 0718.Violation Noted But Not Cited.Major Areas Inspected:Procedures & Actions Taken to Transfer Irradiated Fuel Assemblies from Reactor Tank Into Adjacent Hot Cell IR 05000057/19900011990-03-23023 March 1990 Insp Rept 50-057/90-01 on 900212-13.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Radiological Controls Program ML19354D9241990-01-16016 January 1990 Insp Rept 50-057/89-04 on 901108-1212.Major Areas Inspected: Reactor Pool Liner Leak,Facility Operations & 891212 Mgt Meeting.Overall Actions Taken in Response to Reactor Pool Liner Leak Conservative & Safe IR 05000057/19890031990-01-0909 January 1990 Insp Repts 50-057/89-03 & 70-0267/89-01 on 891113-15.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Nuclear Matl Control, Physical Security,Including Organization & Operation, Shipping & Receiving,Storage & Internal Controls IR 05000057/19890021989-09-14014 September 1989 Safety Insp Rept 50-057/89-02 on 890818.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Emergency Preparedness Program Conducted on 890818 IR 05000057/19880031988-11-28028 November 1988 Insp Rept 50-057/88-03 on 881017.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Emergency Preparedness Exercise IR 05000057/19880021988-09-26026 September 1988 Safety Insp Rept 50-057/88-02 on 880725.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Emergency Preparedness IR 05000057/19870031987-09-10010 September 1987 Emergency Preparedness Insp Rept 50-057/87-03 on 870824-25. No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Observation of Annual Action Drill & Open Items Identified in 1985 Appraisal IR 05000057/19870011987-04-28028 April 1987 Requalification Program Evaluation Rept 50-057/87-01-OL on 870213.No Noncompliance Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Facility Licensee Administration of 1987 Requalification Written Exam to Ten Licensed Operators IR 05000057/19860011986-07-29029 July 1986 Insp Rept 50-057/86-01 on 860324-25.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Allegation Followup,Facility Operations,Logs,Records,Surveillance Testing,Review & Audit, Radiation Controls & Fuel Specs IR 05000057/19850021985-12-13013 December 1985 Emergency Preparedness Appraisal Insp Rept 50-057/85-02 on 850826-29.No Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Program IR 05000057/19830011983-03-28028 March 1983 IE Insp Rept 50-057/83-01 on 830214-17.Noncompliance Noted: Failure to Implement Instruction in Radiation Protection for Security Force,Failure to Review Safety & Nuclear Safety Committee Did Not Meet Twice Per Yr Since Sept 1981 IR 05000057/19790011979-06-0606 June 1979 IE Insp Rept 50-057/79-01 on 790226-28.Noncompliance Noted: Failure to Provide Notice to Radiation Workers & to Post Radiation Areas ML19225A8481979-04-16016 April 1979 IE Insp Rept 50-057/79-02 on 790313-15.Noncompliance Noted: Failure to Provide NSC Review of Operating Procedures 1999-08-19
[Table view] Category:TEXT-INSPECTION & AUDIT & I&E CIRCULARS
MONTHYEARML20211A7841999-08-19019 August 1999 Notice of Violation from Insp on 990802-04.Violation Noted: Rept Not Submitted for Balance of 1997 & CY98 IR 05000057/19992011999-08-19019 August 1999 Insp Rept 50-057/99-201 on 990802-04.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Review of Selected Aspects of Organizational Structure & Functions Program,Radiation Protection Program & Surveillance Program IR 05000057/19972011997-07-24024 July 1997 Insp Rept 50-057/97-201 on 970707-10.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Rp & Chemistry Controls, Security & Safeguards Activities PNO-I-93-065, on 931124,SRO Secured Flow Re Reactor Pool But Failed to Secure make-up Feed from Demineralizer to M/U Tank.Licensee Operating Committee Will Meet to Review Event & Determine If Addl Corrective Action Required1993-11-30030 November 1993 PNO-I-93-065:on 931124,SRO Secured Flow Re Reactor Pool But Failed to Secure make-up Feed from Demineralizer to M/U Tank.Licensee Operating Committee Will Meet to Review Event & Determine If Addl Corrective Action Required IR 05000057/19930021993-09-21021 September 1993 Insp Rept 50-057/93-02 on 930901-03.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Health Physics Oversight & Safety Limits Compliance During Reactor Operations ML20035H7601993-04-28028 April 1993 Notice of Violation from Insp on Stated Dates.Violations: No Reviews of Emergency Plan & Procedures Conducted by Facility Operating Committee for 1989 Through 1992 & Only One Required Emergency Drill Conducted from 1989-1992 IR 05000057/19930011993-04-23023 April 1993 Insp Rept 50-057/93-01 on Stated Dates.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Implementation of Emergency Plan,Conduct of Annual Emergency Drills & Reactor Operator Training IR 05000057/19920041992-12-10010 December 1992 Insp Repts 50-057/92-04 & 70-0267/92-01 on 921116-18.No Safety Concerns or Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Nuclear Matl Control & Accounting & Physical Security, Including,Organization & Operation,Shipping & Receiving IR 05000057/19900041991-01-14014 January 1991 Insp Rept 50-057/90-04 on 901218.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Status of Licensee Plans & Activities Re Repair & Mod of Reactor Tank IR 05000057/19900031990-12-0505 December 1990 Insp Rept 50-057/90-03 on 901022-25 & 1108.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Status of Licensee Plans & Activities Re Repair & Mod of Reactor Tank IR 05000057/19900021990-07-27027 July 1990 Insp Rept 50-057/90-02 on 900621 & 0718.Violation Noted But Not Cited.Major Areas Inspected:Procedures & Actions Taken to Transfer Irradiated Fuel Assemblies from Reactor Tank Into Adjacent Hot Cell IR 05000057/19900011990-03-23023 March 1990 Insp Rept 50-057/90-01 on 900212-13.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Radiological Controls Program ML19354D9241990-01-16016 January 1990 Insp Rept 50-057/89-04 on 901108-1212.Major Areas Inspected: Reactor Pool Liner Leak,Facility Operations & 891212 Mgt Meeting.Overall Actions Taken in Response to Reactor Pool Liner Leak Conservative & Safe IR 05000057/19890031990-01-0909 January 1990 Insp Repts 50-057/89-03 & 70-0267/89-01 on 891113-15.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Nuclear Matl Control, Physical Security,Including Organization & Operation, Shipping & Receiving,Storage & Internal Controls PNO-I-89-089, on 891105,approx 360 Gallons of Pool Water Lost Over Weekend & 2-gallon Per H Leak Noted from tell-tail Drain Under Reactor.Possibly Caused by Weld Flexure or Weld Inclusion.On 891107,leak Rate Appeared to Decrease1989-11-0707 November 1989 PNO-I-89-089:on 891105,approx 360 Gallons of Pool Water Lost Over Weekend & 2-gallon Per H Leak Noted from tell-tail Drain Under Reactor.Possibly Caused by Weld Flexure or Weld Inclusion.On 891107,leak Rate Appeared to Decrease IR 05000057/19890021989-09-14014 September 1989 Safety Insp Rept 50-057/89-02 on 890818.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Emergency Preparedness Program Conducted on 890818 IR 05000057/19890011989-03-30030 March 1989 Exam Rept 50-057/89-01OL on 890130-0202.Exam Results:Senior Reactor Operator Candidate Passed Both Portions of Exam & Reactor Operator Candidate Did Not Pass Either Portion of Exam IR 05000057/19880031988-11-28028 November 1988 Insp Rept 50-057/88-03 on 881017.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Emergency Preparedness Exercise IR 05000057/19880021988-09-26026 September 1988 Safety Insp Rept 50-057/88-02 on 880725.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Emergency Preparedness IR 05000057/19880011988-03-24024 March 1988 Exam Rept 50-057/88-01OL on 880209-10.Exam Results:Two Reactor Operator Candidates Passed Written & Operating Exams IR 05000057/19870021987-10-0909 October 1987 Exam Rept 50-057/87-02OL on 870810-12.Exam Results:All Four Candidates Passed Exams.Two Major Generic Weaknesses Noted Re How to Use Scott Air-Pac for Emergency Entry Into Containment Bldg & How to Start Emergency Generator IR 05000057/19870031987-09-10010 September 1987 Emergency Preparedness Insp Rept 50-057/87-03 on 870824-25. No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Observation of Annual Action Drill & Open Items Identified in 1985 Appraisal IR 05000057/19870011987-04-28028 April 1987 Requalification Program Evaluation Rept 50-057/87-01-OL on 870213.No Noncompliance Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Facility Licensee Administration of 1987 Requalification Written Exam to Ten Licensed Operators IR 05000057/19860021986-10-24024 October 1986 Exam Rept 50-057/86-02 on 860818-22.Exam Results:Three Senior Operator Candidates Passed Written & Oral Exams IR 05000057/19860011986-07-29029 July 1986 Insp Rept 50-057/86-01 on 860324-25.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Allegation Followup,Facility Operations,Logs,Records,Surveillance Testing,Review & Audit, Radiation Controls & Fuel Specs IR 05000057/19850021985-12-13013 December 1985 Emergency Preparedness Appraisal Insp Rept 50-057/85-02 on 850826-29.No Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Program IR 05000057/19850031985-10-0808 October 1985 Exam Rept 50-057/85-03 on 850904-05.Exam Results:One Reactor Operator Candidate Failed Written Exam & One License Issued.Some Ref Matl Provided for Preparation of Exam Found Outdated ML20204F9391983-04-18018 April 1983 Notice of Violation from Insp on 830214-17 ML20204F9521983-04-18018 April 1983 Notice of Deviation from Insp on 830214-17 IR 05000057/19830011983-03-28028 March 1983 IE Insp Rept 50-057/83-01 on 830214-17.Noncompliance Noted: Failure to Implement Instruction in Radiation Protection for Security Force,Failure to Review Safety & Nuclear Safety Committee Did Not Meet Twice Per Yr Since Sept 1981 IR 05000057/19790011979-06-0606 June 1979 IE Insp Rept 50-057/79-01 on 790226-28.Noncompliance Noted: Failure to Provide Notice to Radiation Workers & to Post Radiation Areas ML19253C8001979-06-0606 June 1979 Notice of Violation from Insp on 790226-28 ML19225A8481979-04-16016 April 1979 IE Insp Rept 50-057/79-02 on 790313-15.Noncompliance Noted: Failure to Provide NSC Review of Operating Procedures ML19225A8471979-04-16016 April 1979 Notice of Violation from Insp on 790313-15 ML20151Y1161977-10-13013 October 1977 PNO-77-182:on 771004,leakage from Pulsar Reactor Increased to Rate in Excess of 500 Gallons Per Day.No Media Interest So Far,But Due to Similar Occurance Year Ago,Interest May Develop ML20249B8391976-10-0808 October 1976 PNO-76-167:Region I Was Informed That Primary Exit Pipe Leakage at State Univ of New York at Buffalo Pulstar Reactor Has Step Increase to Approx 700 Gallons Per Day on 761006. 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Areas Inspected: Special announced emergency preparedness appraisal regarding the implementation of the Emergency Preparedness Program.
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3.0 Fire Protection The inspectors reviewed Section 3.4.3.A of the Emergency Plan, Emergency Procedure #6 (dated February,1985), interviewed members of the Buffalo
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Health together with the licensee which covers basic radiation health principles and concepts, a description and tour of the reactor facility, and expected response to emergencies involving radioactive materials.
Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
4.0 Police Protection The inspectors reviewed Section 3.4.2.C of the Energency Plan and inter-viewed members of the State University Public Safety Department (PSD) and determined that adequate support will be provided for traffic and access control, and assistance in facility and public evacuation. The Public Safety Department also provides essential communications services and initial notifications to onsite organizations such as the Environmental Health and Safety Department and University Health Services Department.
Officers of the PSD are the first offsite responders to report to the BMRC in the event of an emergency.
Discussions with PSD members indi-cated that procedures provide for 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> coverage. Training is provided on an annual basis and appears effective since those individuals inter-viewed understood their emergency duties and responsibilities.
Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
5.0 Information Releases to the News Media and Public The State University News Bureau has the responsibility to prepare and issue press releases and other information to the public based on infor-mation obtained from the Emergency Director. The inspectors interviewed the News Bureau Director and determined that an adequate interface exists between the News Bureau and BMRC to carry out the public affairs function during emergencies. The News Bureau staff also understand their duties and responsibilities in accident situations and have participated in facility drills.
Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
6.0 Notification and Activation of the Emergency Organization The inspectors reviewed Sections 6.1 and 6.2 of the Emergency Plan, and determined that a discussion of emergency communications equipment is lacking. The inspectors checked communications capability and found it to consist of commercial phones, security alarms, portable radios, in-
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preformed messages should be developed for initial emergency communication (50-57-85-02-03);
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7.0 Identification and Classification Procedures The inspectors reviewed applicable sections of the Emergency Plan, Emergency Procedures, Abnormal Procedures and interviewed individuals who are responsible for identification and classification of emergency events.
During interviews with personnel who are responsible for identification and classification, it was noted that most were unfamiliar with the connection between Emergency Action Levels and initiating conditions.
One open item which requires licensee attention is identified:
A table or chart correlating initiating conditions with an Emergency Classification System should be included in the Plan and an Emergency Procedure should be provided for implementation (50-57/85-02-05).
8.0 Protective Equipment i
The inspectors reviewed section 9.0 of the Emergency Plan and applicable Emergency Procedures, toured the BMRC and the adjacent Howe Facility, inspected radiological survey instrumentation, and lockers storing emergency supplies used during emergencies; inspected the calibration facility and records of calibration and operability tests of monitoring equipment; and held discussions with BMRC health physicists regarding inventory control, equipment capabilities, and sampling techniques. The inspectors determined that adequate protective supplies (respiratory protection equipment, protective clothing, personnel monitoring equipment, and survey meters) were available for support personnel to respond to emergencies within the BMRC facility. However, the inspectors found that provisions were not in place for assembly, dispatch, and carrying out the functions of onsite and offside field teams, and that equipment and supplies were not designated to monitor radiation dose rates offsite.
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9.0 Emergency Support Center The inspectors reviewed Section 9 of the Emergency Plan, held discussions with licensee onsite response personnel, toured the BMRC Emergency Support Center, (ESC) and determined that the ESC is adequate to provide radio-logical assessment, coordination of the response, and implementation of
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Communications equipment in the BMRC is availabli so that information and instructions to offsite support groups is assured.
Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
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The inspectors reviewed Section 8 " Decontamination" of the Emergency Plan, Emergency Procedures #2 and 3, held discussions with both licensee and medical support personnel, toured the decontamination and treatment facil-ities located in the Howe building and also in the Veterans Administration Medical Center, inspected decontamination supplies and equipment, and determined that the licensee has adequate provisions in place to minimize the spread of contamination and provide for onsite and offsite decontam-ination of personnel.
Based upon the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
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Based upon the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
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12.0 Evacuation The inspectors interviewed licensee personnel, reviewed Emergency Pro-cedure No. 1, " Staff General Emergency Procedure," and determined that there were adequate fire and evacuation alarms.
It was also noted that the alarm systems were routinely tested.
Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
13.0 Accountability of Personnel The inspectors contacted personnel, reviewed the Emergency Plan and pertinent procedures and noted that a means had been established to i
accour.t for personnel who may have been within the controlled area.
It was determined during the appraisal that the system was maintained con-l tinuously.
Provisions were also provided for surveying potentially con-taminated personnel.
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14.0 Assembly Areas f
The inspectors interviewed licensee personnel, reviewed the Emergency Plan
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assembly and re-assembly areas. The size of the areas appeared to be adequate for use during a radiological emergency.
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Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
15.0 Personnel Monitoring The inspectors contacted licensee personnel, reviewed the Emergency Plan
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and appropriate procedures and noted that there were provisions for moni-toring.all individuals evacuating the controlled area.
It was also noted
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The inspectors determined that all individuals authorized to' enter the controlled area
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Based on the above findings, thi; portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
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16.0 Personnel Exposure Control The inspectors. held discussions with licensee personnel, reviewed appro-priate sections of the Emergency Plan and noted that only the Emergency Director is authorized to approve any individual exceeding 3 Rems per Quarter of whole body exposure. There were provisions for access control
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Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
17.0 Medical Support, Hospital, and_ Ambulance Services
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The inspectors reviewed Section 7 of the Emergency Plan and Emergency Procedure #2 (dated February 1985) including Appendices A-D, toured the area in the V.A. Medical Center designated fo-handling contaminated /
injured individuals, and interviewed medical personnel who would be i
involved in treating radiation accident patients. The inspectors deter-r,,ined that adequate medical support exists for managing individuals in-Jured in an accident which involves radioactive contamination or external exposure. Transportation of injured persons from the BMRC to the V.A.
Hospital or Roswell Park Memorial Institute (identified for treatment of
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Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
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The inspectors reviewed the training / retraining program that will be used for the licensee personnel.
Various exercises and drills are conducted to test the plan, implementing procedures, emergency equipment and the emergency personnel preparation. The inspectors also interviewed various
offsite emergency response personnel in regard to their training. The interviews of licensee personnel are described in previous paragraphs.
One open item which requires licensee attention is identified:
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Develop a training / retraining lesson plan to include the classification of emergencies, required notifications, and dose commitment calculation.
Provide a training matrix that describes classroom and practical training
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A minimum of three emergency drills are conducted each year and shall include two evacuation drills and one drill to test the integrated cap-ability of the emergency plan and may include offsite support personnel
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such as police, fire, or ambulance crews. A written critique of the drill is to be provided for review by the Operating Committee.
Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
20.0 Maintaining of Plan and Procedures The inspectors discussed the maintenance of the Emergency Plan and Emergency Procedures with licensee personnel and noted that provisions were established for an annual review.
It was also noted that the Emergency Procedures revised during February and April 1985 were reviewed and approved in accordance with the Emergency Plan. The Emergency Planning Offices was in the process of revising some procedures and was also planning on increasing the number of Emergency Procedures to provide additional detailed information.
Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program is acceptable.
21.0 Exit Meeting On August 29, 1985 the inspectors met with the individuals identiffeo in Annex A and summarized the findings (open items) as denoted in this report.
License management acknowledged the findings and indicated that appro-priate action would be taken regarding the identified open items.
At no time during this appraisal was written material provided to the licensee by the inspectors.
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- Alexander Adam, Jr., Reactor Engineer Capt. K. Bensman, Buffalo Fire Department a
Dr. C. Cecelia, Chief, Administrative, V.'A. Medical Center
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William H. Elliot, Senior Reactor Operator J. Grela, Assistant Director, Public Safety
- James P. Griffin, Senior Health Physicist
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L. Kobas, Director, News Bureau Dr. M. Kunz, Director, University Health Services G. MacPeak, County Disaster Coordinator, Erie County ODP
- Philip M. Orlosky, Operations Manager t
Dr. J. Steinback, Chief, Nuclear Medicine, V.A. Medical Center
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