IR 05000083/1978005

IE Inspec Rept 50-083/78-05 on 780817 During Which 1 Item of Noncompliance Was Noted

ML20147B829
Person / Time
Site:	05000083
Issue date:	08/17/1978
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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ML20147B804	List: IR 05000083/1978005 ML20147B801 ML20147B810 ML20147B817
References
50-083-78-05, 50-83-78-5, NUDOCS 7810110204
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Repert No.: 50-83/78-05 Docket No.: 50-83 License No.: R-56 Category: F Licensee: University of Florida College of Engineering Depart. ment of Nuclear Engineering Sciences 202 Nuclear Sciences Center Gainesville, Florida 32601 Facility Name: University of Florida Training Reactor (UITR)

Inspection at: Gainesville, Florida Inspection Conducted: August 16-17, 1978 Inspector: D. E. Hoo e ff/3M7f

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F.7. Gillespie, Security Chief' ion Section and Investigat Safeguards Branch Inspection Summary Inspection of August 16-17, 1978 (Report No. 50-83/78-05)

Areas Inspected: Ancounced inspection of physical security progra Areas inspected were selected portions of security plan, security areas, security systems, security organization, access control, surveillance, fuel storage and security program review. The inspection involved 8 inspector-hours on site by one NRC inspecto Results: Of the areas inspected, one item of concompliance was disclose Infractio: - Key control (78-05-01).

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DETAILS I Prepared b3- , MM M3d/27 Date k~v.becurityE. Moore, andPhysical Security Investigatlon Specialist Section Safeguards Branch Dates of Inspection: August 16-17, 1978 Reviewed by: I f/3/77 D6te F. P. Gillespie, Chief Security and Investigation Section Safeguards Branch Persons Contacted

• Dr. E. E. Carroll, Jr. , Acting Chairman, Nuclear Engineering Science Department

• S. Delk, Assistant Reactor Supervisor R. D. Martin, Lieutenant, UPD E. Gorgun, Reactor Operator G. Fogle, Reactor Operator

• Denotes those present at the exit meetin . Security Plan

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The licensee is currently operating under the University of Florida Training Reactor (UTTR) Physical Security Plan dated September 15, 1976, and approved by the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR)

on August 7, 197 The inspector verified that all associated equipment, the failure of which could endanger the health and safety of the public, has been designated as essential equipment in the approved security pla . Security Areas The fuel storage areas, the reactor control room and the reactor cell have been designated as security area The inspector verified that all security areas are as described in the security pla . Security Organization .

The security organization was as described in the security pla Discussions with the University Police Department revealed that they are aware of their responsibilities to respond to security alarms at the UIT ~

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RII Rpt. No. 50-83/78-05 I-2 ${p 7 jg7g Recent additions to the security plan include letters from the University of Florida Police Department, the City of Gainesville Police Department and the Alachua County Sheriff's Office indicating their response capabilities and response times in the event of an emergency at the Nuclear Science Cente . secess Control The categories of personnel authorized access to the security areas are described in the Security Plan. The means used to control access were verified during the inspection and are as described in the security pla . Security Systems The licensee has added a backup alarm system to the present computer-based alarm system. The new system annunciates in the same location as the computer-based system. All other security systems remain as previously reporte . Surveillance Procedures for the surveillance of essential equipment and security areas were examined during the inspection. Nc discrepancies were note The inspector verified that avenues of approach to security areas are kept under surveillance during working hours as described in the approved security plan. However, the licensee failed to remove the reactor key from the reactor console as required by the licensee's approved security plan. This was observed by the inspector on August 17, 1978, at approximately 9:30 am. The reactor was shut down and no operator was present at the time (78-05-01).

The key was immediately removed by the Assistant Reactor Supervisor and locked in the key cabine . Security Program Review The Reactor Supervisor and the Chairman of the Nuclear Engineering Sciences Department have the responsibility for reviewing the security program for UFTR. The licensee is aware that the program requires review before September 30, 197 . Fuel Storage A review of the storage location of the suberitical assembly (SPERT fuel) authorized under NRC License No. SNM-1050 revealed that the fuel

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RII Rpt. No. 50-83/78-05 I-3 $[p 7 jg7g is stored in a building of substantial ccastruction. The doors are locked and the storage room is alarmed. In addition, the building is checked by the University Police at least twice per shif . Exit Heeting At the conclusion of the inspection, the inspector met with the licensee representatives denoted in paragraph 1. During the meeting, the apparant item of ncncompliance with NRC requirements was discusse l l

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