IR 05000083/2021201

University of Florida U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Inspection Report No. 05000083/2021201

ML21127A285
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Site:	05000083
Issue date:	06/11/2021
From:	Travis Tate NRC/NRR/DANU/UNPO
To:	Wall D Univ Of Florida, Gainesville
O'Bryan P
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SUBJECT:

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ROUTINE INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000083/2021201

Dear Dr. Wall:

From April 19-21, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff conducted an inspection at your University of Florida Training Reactor. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection, which were discussed on April 21, 2021, with you and members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

The inspector reviewed selective procedures and records, observed various activities, and interviewed personnel. Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified. No response to this letter is required.

In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 2.390, Public inspections, exemptions, requests for withholding, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records component of NRCs document system (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

June 11, 2021 Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, please contact Mr. Phil OBryan at (301) 415-0266, or by electronic mail at Phil.OBryan@nrc.gov.

Sincerely, Travis L. Tate, Chief Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Oversight Branch Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No.50-083 License No. R-56 Enclosure:

As stated cc: See next page Signed by Tate, Travis on 06/11/21

University of Florida Docket No.50-083 Administrator Department of Environmental Regulation Power Plant of Siting Section State of Florida 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32301 State Planning and Development Clearinghouse Office of Planning and Budgeting Executive Office of the Governor The Capitol Building Tallahassee, FL 32301 Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control Department of Health 4052 Bald Cypress Way Tallahassee, FL 32399-1741 Test, Research and Training Reactor Newsletter Attention: Ms. Amber Johnson Dept of Materials Science and Engineering University of Maryland 4418 Stadium Drive College Park, MD 20742-2115 Brian Shea, Reactor Manager University of Florida 212 Nuclear Science Building Gainesville, FL 32611-8300 Dean Cammy Abernathy University of Florida College of Engineering PO Box 116550 Gainesville, FL 32611

ML21127A285 NRC-002 OFFICE NRR/DANU/UNPO NRR/DANU/UNPO/LA NRR/DANU/UNPO/BC NAME POBryan NParker TTate DATE 5/10/2021 5/10/2021 6/11/2021

Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION Docket No.:

50-083 License No.:

R-56 Report No.:

05000083/2021201 Licensee:

University of Florida Facility:

University of Florida Training Reactor Location:

Gainesville, Florida Dates:

April 19-21, 2021 Inspector:

Phil OBryan Approved by:

Travis L. Tate, Chief Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Oversight Branch Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY University of Florida University of Florida Training Reactor Inspection Report No. 05000083/2021201 The focus of this routine, announced inspection was the onsite review of selected aspects of the University of Floridas Training Reactor (UFTR) safety programs including: (1) organization and staffing; (2) operations logs and records; (3) procedures; (4) requalification training; (5) surveillance and limiting conditions for operation (LCO); (6) experiments; and (7) maintenance logs and records. The inspector found that UFTR programs were in compliance with their license and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements.

Organization and Staffing

The inspector found that organizational structure and staffing were consistent with technical specification (TS) requirements.

Operations Logs and Records

The inspector found that operations logs and records were maintained in accordance with procedures and TSs.

Procedures

The inspector found that UFTR controlled and implemented procedures as required by the UFTR TSs and administrative procedures.

Requalification Training

The inspector found that operator requalification was conducted as required by the UFTR operator requalification plan.

Surveillance and Limiting Conditions for Operation

The inspector found that the surveillance program and supporting procedures met TS requirements.

The inspector found that operations met the TS LCO and surveillance requirements.

Experiments

The inspector found that experiments were reviewed and approved as required by TS.

Maintenance Logs and Records

The inspector found that maintenance logs, records, reviews, and performance satisfied TS and procedure requirements.

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REPORT DETAILS Summary of Facility Status The UFTR Class II 100 kilowatts Argonaut research reactor was operated in support of experiments, training, and periodic equipment surveillances. During the inspection, the reactor was not operated.

1.

Organization and Staffing a.

Inspection Scope (Inspection Procedure (IP) 69001)

The inspector reviewed the following to verify compliance with the organization and staffing requirements in TS 6.1:

UFTR organizational structure and staffing

UFTR TS

UFTR operating log records

UFTR 2019 and 2020 Annual Reports

Reactor Safety Review Subcommittee (RSRS) meeting minutes for 2019 and 2020 b.

Observations and Findings The inspector found that the UFTR organization was consistent with that specified in the TS. The inspector verified that the organizational structure and the responsibilities of the reactor staff had not changed since the last inspection.

The inspector reviewed the minimum shift staffing requirements for reactor operations and determined that the UFTR continued to meet the TS requirements.

c.

Conclusion The inspector found that the licensee complies with TS organizational and staffing requirements for operation of the reactor facility.

2.

Operations Logs and Records a.

Inspection Scope (IP 69001)

The inspector reviewed the following to ensure that reactor operations were conducted in accordance with procedures as required by TS 6.4 and that records were maintained as required by TS 6.8:

UFTR operating log records

UFTR daily and weekly preoperational checkout lists

UFTR maintenance records

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b.

Observations and Findings The inspector found that reactor operations were carried out following written procedures and TS requirements.

c.

Conclusion The inspector found that operational activities were consistent with applicable TS and procedural requirements.

3.

Procedures a.

Inspection Scope (IP 69001)

The inspector reviewed the following to ensure that the requirements of TS Section 6.4 were met concerning written procedures:

records of changes and temporary changes to procedures

RSRS meeting minutes for 2019 - 2020

standard operating procedure (SOP)-0.5, Quality Assurance Program b.

Observations and Findings The inspector reviewed a selection of written procedures and verified they addressed activities delineated in TS 6.4. The inspector found that the procedures were approved by the RSRS and were of clarity and detail.

c.

Conclusion The inspector found that procedural control and implementation satisfied TS requirements.

4.

Requalification Training a.

Inspection Scope (IP 69001)

The inspector reviewed the following to verify that the licensee complied with the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 55, Operators Licenses:

UFTR operator training and requalification program

operator training records from 2019 to present

operator written examination records from 2019 to present b.

Observations and Findings The inspector found that training was conducted in accordance with the licensees NRC-approved requalification and training program and was documented.

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c.

Conclusion The inspector found that operator requalification was conducted as required by the requalification program.

5.

Surveillance and Limiting Conditions of Operation a.

Inspection Scope (IP 69001)

The inspector reviewed the following to verify compliance with TS Section 3.0:

maintenance and surveillance reports for 2019 to present

UFTR TS

selected UFTR operating log records

UFTR surveillance completion checklists

UFTR maintenance logs

SOP-E.4, Calibration of Reactor Measuring Channels b.

Observations and Findings The inspector found that surveillance tests were completed as required and LCO verifications were completed on schedule and in accordance with licensee procedures.

c.

Conclusion The inspector found that the licensees program for completing surveillance inspections and LCO verifications satisfied TS.

6.

Experiments a.

Inspection Scope (IP 69001)

The inspector reviewed selected aspects of the following to assure compliance with TSs 3.8 and 6.5:

experiment logs and records

UFTR Annual Report for 2019 and 2020

UFTR Operating Procedure A.5, Experiments

UFTR Form SOP-A.5A, Request for UFTR Operation (Run Request Form)

b.

Observations and Findings The inspector verified found that the experiment review and approval was in accordance with TS limits and procedural requirements.

c.

Conclusion The inspector found that conduct and control of experiments met the requirements of TS and licensee procedures.

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7.

Maintenance Logs and Records a.

Inspection Scope (IP69001)

The inspector reviewed selected aspects of the following to verify that the licensees operational and maintenance activities were conducted in accordance with regulatory and TS requirements:

UFTR maintenance log

UFTR annual report for 2020

UFTR surveillance records b.

Observations and Findings The inspector observed that routine and preventative maintenance was controlled and documented in the appropriate logs.

c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that the licensees maintenance program is conducted and documented in accordance with TS and licensee procedural requirements.

8.

Exit Interview The inspection scope and results were summarized on April 21, 2021, with Dr. and members of the UFTR staff. The inspector described the areas inspected and discussed in detail the inspection findings.

Attachment PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee B. Shea Reactor Manager Director INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 69001 Class II Non-Power Reactors ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened:

None Closed:

None