IR 05000083/2022201

University of Florida – U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Safety Inspection Report No. 05000083/2022201

ML23032A389
Person / Time
Site:	05000083
Issue date:	02/02/2023
From:	Travis Tate NRC/NRR/DANU/UNPO
To:	Wall D Univ of Florida
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SUBJECT:

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ROUTINE SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000083/2022201

Dear Dr. Wall:

From December 12-14, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff conducted a routine inspection at the University of Florida Training Reactor facility. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection, which were discussed on December 14, 2022, 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 selected 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 the 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).

February 2, 2023 If you have any questions concerning this inspection, please contact Andrew Waugh at (301) 415-0230, or by email to Andrew.Waugh@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 w/enclosure: See next page Signed by Tate, Travis on 02/02/23

University of Florida Docket No.50-083 cc:

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: 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 Dr. Forrest Masters, Interim Dean University of Florida College of Engineering PO Box 116550 Gainesville, FL 32611

ML23032A389 NRC-002 OFFICE NRR/DANU/UNPO/RI NRR/DANU/UNPO/LA NRR/DANU/UNPO/BC NAME AWaugh NParker TTate DATE 2/1/2023 2/2/2023 2/2/2023

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

50-083 License No.:

R-56 Report No:

05000083/2022201 Licensee:

University of Florida Facility:

University of Florida Training Reactor Location:

Gainesville, Florida Dates:

December 12-14, 2022 Inspector:

Andrew Waugh 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. 05000083/2022201 The primary focus of this routine announced inspection was the onsite review of selected aspects of the University of Floridas (the licensees) Class II research reactor facility program, including: (1) health physics (HP); (2) design changes; (3) committees, audits and review; (4) emergency planning; (5) fuel handling logs and records; and (6) transportation activities. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff determined that the licensees program was acceptably directed toward the protection of public health and safety, and in compliance with NRC requirements.

Health Physics

The inspector determined that the licensees HP program was conducted in accordance with technical specifications (TS), procedural, and regulatory requirements.

Design Changes

The inspector determined that design changes were conducted in accordance with TS, procedural, and regulatory requirements.

Committees, Audits and Reviews

The inspector determined that the licensees oversight programs were conducted in accordance with TS and procedural requirements.

Emergency Planning

The inspector determined that the emergency preparedness program was conducted in accordance with the emergency plan.

Fuel Handling Logs and Records

The inspector determined that fuel movements and inspections were conducted in accordance with TS and the licensees procedural requirements.

Transportation Activities

The inspector determined that no radioactive material was shipped from the reactor facility under the reactor license.

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REPORT DETAILS Summary of Facility Status The University of Florida Training Reactor (UFTR) is a 100-kilowatt Argonaut research reactor operated in support of experiments, training, and periodic equipment surveillances. During the inspection, the reactor was not operated.

1.

Health Physics a.

Inspection Scope (Inspection Procedure [IP] 69001, Section 02.07)

The inspector toured the facility, observed radiation surveys, and observed radiological signs and postings. The inspector also reviewed the following to ensure the licensees HP program adheres to the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 19, Notices, Instructions, and Reports to Workers: Inspection and Investigations, 10 CFR Part 20, Standards for Protection against Radiation, and TS 3.7:

select personnel and area dosimetry records from 2021-present

select radiation safety training records

2020 and 2021 UFTR annual reports

select radiation work permits 2020-present

select instrument calibration records 2020-present

select radiation survey and sampling records 2020-present

Program for Maintaining Occupational Radiation Exposure for Non-Medical Licensed Activities at the University of Florida, As Low As Reasonably Achievable, dated August 18, 2016

standard operating procedure (SOP) D.1, UFTR Radiation Protection and Control, Revision 5

SOP D.3, Primary Equipment Pit Entry, Revision 4 b.

Observations and Findings The inspector found that practices regarding the use of dosimetry, radiation monitoring equipment, placement of radiological postings, posting of notices, use of protective clothing, and the handling and storing of radioactive material or contaminated equipment was in accordance with regulations and the licensees radiation protection program. The inspector found that the licensee met the regulatory requirements concerning radiological effluent releases and radiation survey, sampling, and monitoring. The inspector also found that training was conducted for radiation workers and as low as reasonably achievable principles were implemented as required by licensee procedures.

c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that the licensees HP program was conducted in accordance with TS, procedural, and regulatory requirements.

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2.

Design Changes a.

Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.08)

The inspector reviewed the following to ensure that modifications to the facility were made in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.59, Changes, tests and experiments, and TS:

SOP 0.4, 10 CFR 50.59 Screening and Evaluation," Revision 3

select UFTR 10 CFR 50.59 Screening forms, dated 2021-present

2020 and 2021 UFTR annual reports

reactor safety review subcommittee (RSRC) meeting minutes from 2021-present b. Observations and Findings The inspector found that design changes were reviewed and approved as required by 10 CFR 50.59. The inspector also found that the performance of modified equipment and the procedures and drawings related to that equipment met regulatory, TS, and procedural requirements.

c. Conclusion The inspector determined that design changes were conducted in accordance with TS, procedural, and regulatory requirements.

3.

Committees, Audits and Reviews a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.09)

The inspector reviewed the following to ensure that committees, audits and reviews were conducted as required by the licensees procedures and TS 6.2:

RSRC meeting minutes from 2021-present

audits completed by the RSRC from 2021-present

2020 and 2021 UFTR annual reports b. Observations and Findings The inspector found that the licensees RSRC met and provided reviews and audits as required by the TS. The inspector also found that problems identified from the licensees required reviews and audits were resolved in accordance with the licensees procedures and TS.

c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that the licensees oversight programs were conducted in accordance with TS and procedural requirements.

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4.

Emergency Planning a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.10)

The inspector reviewed the following selected portions of the licensees emergency preparedness program to verify compliance with appendix E, Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Production and Utilization Facilities, to 10 CFR Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities, and the licensees emergency plan:

select emergency procedures

emergency supplies and equipment

training records for licensee staff and support personnel from 2020-present

emergency drill records from 2020-present

memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Alachua County Emergency Management

MOU with the University of Florida Department of Emergency Medicine

RSRC meeting minutes from 2021-present b. Observations and Findings The inspector found that emergency plan training was conducted, drills were performed, emergency response call lists were maintained and posted, and emergency equipment was maintained and available as required by the emergency plan and licensee procedures.

Inspection follow-up item (IFI)05000083/2020202-01 was opened during a previous inspection because wording in the emergency plan could be interpreted to cause an erroneous staffing requirement. The inspector determined that the licensees emergency plan was updated to ensure adequate staffing of the emergency response organization.

This item is closed with no further action required.

c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that the emergency preparedness program was conducted in accordance with the emergency plan.

5.

Fuel Handling Logs and Records a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.12)

The inspector reviewed the following fuel handling logs and activities to very compliance with TS requirements:

inspection records of in-core reactor fuel assemblies, dated 2020-present

"UFTR Fuel Transfer Log Sheet," dated 2020-present

SOP C.1, "Irradiated Fuel Handling," Revision 5

SOP C.2, "Fuel Loading," Revision 7

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b. Observations and Findings The inspector found that fuel handling activities were conducted and documented in accordance with TS requirements and the licensees procedural requirements.

c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that fuel movements and inspections were conducted in accordance with TS and the licensees procedural requirements.

6.

Transportation Activities a.

Inspection Scope (IP 86740)

The inspector interviewed licensee personnel, radiation safety office personnel, and reviewed operational logs and records to ensure the licensees program for transporting radioactive materials met NRC and Department of Transportation requirements.

b.

Observations and Findings The inspector found that the licensee did not ship any radioactive material from the reactor facility under the reactor license. The inspector verified that if the licensee needed to ship radioactive material, it would be transferred to the University of Floridas broad scope license and shipped or disposed of under that license.

c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that no radioactive material was shipped from the reactor facility under the reactor license.

7.

Exit Interview The inspection scope and results were summarized on December 14, 2022, with members of licensee management and staff. The inspector described the areas inspected and discussed the inspection results. The licensee acknowledged the results of the inspection.

Attachment PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee Facility Director B. Shea Reactor Manager Other Personnel S. Stanford Radiation Safety Officer INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 69001 Class II Research and Test Reactors IP 86740 Inspection of Transportation Activities ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened:

None Closed:

IFI 05000083/2020202-01 The inspector determined that the licensees emergency plan was updated to ensure adequate staffing of the emergency response organization.

Discussed:

None