IR 05000083/2023201

University of Florida – U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report 05000083/2023201

ML23213A044
Person / Time
Site:	05000083
Issue date:	09/05/2023
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 SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000083/2023201

Dear Dr. Wall:

From June 26-30, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff conducted an inspection at the University of Florida Training Reactor facility. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection, which were discussed on June 30, 2023, 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 website at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

September 5, 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: GovDelivery Subscribers Signed by Tate, Travis on 09/05/23

ML23213A044 NRC-002 OFFICE NRR/DANU/UNPO/RI NRR/DANU/UNPO/LA NRR/DANU/UNPO/BC NAME AWaugh NParker TTate DATE 8/1/2023 8/2/2023 9/5/2023

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

50-083 License No.:

R-56 Report No.:

05000083/2023201 Licensee:

University of Florida Facility:

University of Florida Training Reactor Location:

Gainesville, FL Dates:

June 26-30, 2023 Inspectors:

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. 05000083/2023201 The primary 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 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.

Organization and Staffing

The inspector determined that the organization and staffing were in compliance with the technical specification (TS) requirements.

Operations Logs and Records

The inspector determined that the operations logs and records were maintained in accordance with the applicable TS and the licensees procedural requirements.

Procedures

The inspector determined that procedures were controlled, maintained current, implemented, and followed in compliance with TS and license requirements.

Requalification Training

The inspector determined that the operator requalification program was conducted and completed in accordance with the NRC-approved program and regulatory requirements.

Surveillance and Limiting Conditions for Operation

The inspector determined that surveillances were conducted and LCO were maintained in accordance with TS requirements.

Experiments

The inspector determined that experiments were reviewed, approved, and conducted in accordance TS, procedural, and regulatory requirements.

Maintenance Logs and Records

The inspector determined that the maintenance activities were performed and documented in accordance with TS requirements.

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REPORT DETAILS Summary of Facility Status The UFTR Class II 100-killowatt Argonaut research reactor is 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, Section 02.01)

The inspector reviewed the following regarding the licensees organization and staffing to ensure that the requirements of TS 6.1 and 6.7.2 were met:

reports to the NRC of facility organization changes, dated 2021-present

select operational logs, dated 2021-present

second person qualification list and forms b.

Observations and Findings The inspector found that the licensees organization was consistent with that specified in the TS, and that the NRC was made aware of personnel changes in accordance with TS requirements.

The inspector found the minimum shift staffing for reactor operations continued to meet the TS requirement.

c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that the organization and staffing were in compliance with the TS requirements.

2.

Operations Logs and Records a.

Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.02)

The inspector reviewed the following to ensure that logs and records were maintained as required by the licensees administrative procedures and TS 6.8:

select operational logs, dated 2021-present

select completed daily and weekly pre-operational checkout lists, dated 2021-present

"Unscheduled Shutdown Review and Evaluation," forms, dated 2021-present

2021 and 2022 annual operating reports

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b.

Observations and Findings The inspector found that the licensees operation logs and records were maintained as required by the licensees TS and administrative procedures.

The inspector observed that the measured parameters for several reactor operations met the TS requirements.

c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that the operations logs and records were maintained in accordance with the applicable TS and the licensees procedural requirements.

3.

Procedures a.

Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.03)

The inspector reviewed the following regarding the licensees procedures to ensure that the requirements of the licensees administrative procedures and TS 6.4 were met:

2021 and 2022 annual operating reports

select Reactor Safety Review Subcommittee (RSRS) meeting minutes, dated 2021-present

Procedure 0.1, Operating Document Controls, dated August 2015

Procedure 0.4, 10 CFR 50.59 Screening and Evaluation, dated October 2011

Procedure A.1, Pre-operational Checks, dated July 2017

Procedure A.2, Reactor Startup, dated October 2022

Procedure A.3, Operation at Power, dated October 2022

Procedure C.1, Irradiated Fuel Handling, dated September 2021

Procedure C.2, Fuel Loading, dated September 2021 b.

Observations and Findings The inspector observed that the licensee maintained written procedures covering the areas specified in TS 6.4. The inspector found that the procedures in use by the licensee were current, reviewed and approved as required by TS 6.2, able to be implemented as intended, and adhered to by reactor personnel.

c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that procedures were controlled, maintained current, implemented, and followed in compliance with TS and license requirements.

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4.

Requalification Training a.

Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.04)

The inspector reviewed the following aspects of the licensees requalification program to verify compliance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 55, Operators Licenses, and the licensees NRC-approved operator requalification program:

University of Florida Training Reactor Operator Training and Requalification Program, dated November 2017

select operational logs, dated 2021-present

select training records, dated 2021-present

select written and operational examination records, dated 2021-present

Procedure 0.8, Control and Documentation of Operator Licensing Requalification Training and Examinations, dated September 2003 b.

Observations and Findings The inspector found that the licensees training was conducted and documented in accordance with their NRC-approved requalification and training program, and that the license operators requalification training and medical records were maintained.

c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that the operator requalification program was conducted and completed in accordance with the NRC approved program and regulatory requirements.

5.

Surveillance and Limiting Conditions for Operation a.

Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.05)

The inspector reviewed the following aspects of the licensees operation and surveillance programs to verify compliance with TS 3.0:

select operational logs, dated 2021-present

select completed daily and weekly pre-operational checkout lists, dated 2021-present

select calibration records, dated 2021-present

Procedure 0.5, Quality Assurance Program, dated November 2021

Procedure A.1, Pre-operational Checks, dated July 2017

Procedure A.7, Determination of Control Blade Integral or Differential Reactivity Worth, dated July 2019

Procedure E.4, Calibration of Reactor Measuring Channels, dated March 2018 b.

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

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c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that the surveillances were conducted and LCO were maintained in accordance with TS requirements.

6.

Experiments a.

Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.06)

The inspector reviewed the following to ensure that experiments were reviewed and conducted as required by TS 3.8 and 6.5:

2021 and 2022 annual operating reports

RSRS meeting minutes, dated 2021-present

select operational logs, dated 2021-present

Procedure 0.4, 10 CFR 50.59 Screening and Evaluation, dated October 2011

Procedure A.5, Experiments, dated June 2017

run request forms, dated 2021-present

select experiment logs and records, dated 2021-present b.

Observations and Findings The inspector found that experiments were reviewed and approved as required by TS 6.5 and 10 CFR 50.59, Changes, tests and experiments. The inspector also found that experiments were conducted in accordance with the licensees procedures and TS 3.8.

c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that experiments were reviewed, approved, and conducted in accordance TS, procedural, and regulatory requirements.

7.

Maintenance Logs and Records a.

Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.11)

The inspector reviewed the following selected maintenance logs and records to verify compliance with the requirements of TS:

select operational logs, dated 2021-present

Unscheduled Shutdown Review and Evaluation," forms, dated 2021-present

2021 and 2022 annual operating reports

select maintenance log items, dated 2021-present

Procedure 0.2, Control of Maintenance, dated September 2003

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b.

Observations and Findings The inspector found that the scheduled and unscheduled preventive and corrective maintenance activities were performed and documented in accordance with TS requirements and the licensees administrative procedures.

c.

Conclusion The inspector determined that the maintenance activities were performed and documented in accordance with TS requirements.

8.

Exit Interview The inspection scope and results were summarized on June 30, 2023, with members of licensee management and staff. The inspector described the areas inspected and discussed the inspection results.

Attachment PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee Personnel Facility Director B. Shea Reactor Manager M. Berglund SRO INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 69001 Class II Non-Power Reactors ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened None Closed None Discussed None