IR 05000116/1980001
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| Site: | University of Iowa |
| Issue date: | 06/04/1980 |
| From: | Davis A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Burnet G IOWA STATE UNIV., AMES, IA |
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[JUN 4 G801 Docket No. 50-116 lowa State University ATTN:
Dr. George Burnet, Head Department of Nuclear Engineering Ames, IA 50010 Gentlemen:
This refers to the inspection conducted by Miss R. J. Greer of this office on May 15-16, 1980, of activities at Iowa State Nuclear Engineering Labora-tory authorized by NRC Operating License No. R-59 and to the discussion of our findings with Dr. Hendrickson and Dr. Sobbotka at the conclusion of the inspection.
The enclosed copy of our inspection report identifies areas examined during the inspection. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records, obser-vations, and interviews with personnel.
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No items of noncompliance with NRC requirements were identified during the course of this inspection.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Ccde of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room, except as follows.
If this report contains information that you or your contractors believe to be proprietary, you must apply in writing to this office, within twenty days of your receipt of this letter, to withhold such information from public disclosure. The application must include a full statement of the reasons for which the information is con-sidered proprietary, and should be prepared so that proprietary informa-tion identified in the application is contained in an enclosure to the application.
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
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Enclosure:
IE Inspection Report No. 50-116/80-01
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Report No. 80-01 Docket No. 50-116 License No. R-59 Licensee:
Iowa State University of Science and Technology Ames, IA 50010 Facility Name: Nuclear Engineering Laboratory Inspection At: ' Site Inspection Conducted: May 15-16, 1980
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T. H. Ess g, Chief k80 Environmental and Special Project Sectica Inspection Summary Inspection on May 15-16, 1980 (Report No. 50-116/80-01)
Areas Inspected: Routine inspection of emergency planning, including an examination of implementing procedures, coordination with support agencies, emergency kits and monitoring equipment, emergency detection alarms, train-
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ing, and tests and drills. The inspection involved 12 inspector-hours on site by one NRC inspector.
Results: For the areas inspected, no items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
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Persons Contacted
- R. Hendrickson, Reactor Supervisor E. Plettner, Reactor Operator
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- E. Sobbotka, Radiation Safety Officer, Radiation Services Group (RSG)
R. Parks, Chief, Ames Fire Department L. Furman, Director, Student Health Services M. Voss, Director of Health Physics, Ames Laboratory D. Drake, Chief, Security and Traffic Control
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Emergency Plan The licensee has an internally approved Emergency Plan, entitled
" Emergency Plan for Nuclear Engineering Laboratory, Iowa State Univer-sity." The plan was first written in 1974 and has been reviewed and updated annually by a three person committee appointed by the Reactor Supervisor. Any recommendations for major revisions made by the com-mittee are submitted for approval to the Radiation Safety Committee.
The plan currently in effect was revised October 11, 1978. As a part of the licensee's application for license renewal, a plan conforming to Regulatory Guide 2.6 was submitted in September 1979. Revisions to the plan are sent to plan holders by a student reactor operator.
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Coordination with Support Agencies The inspector visited the Iowa State Unversity Student Health Ser-vices, Security and Traffic Control, Radiation Safety Group, and the Ames Fire Department, to discuss arrangements made for assistance and backup support in the event of an emergency at the Iowa State Nuclear EngineeringLaboratory(NEL).3poordinationremainsasdescribedin a previous inspection report. - Ho cussedinthepreviousinspection,gyver,inresponsetoanitemdis-
- the inspector discussed with the Fire Chief problems with coordination with the licensee revealed during the last inspection. The fire department now has a current emergency plan and coordination now appears to be adequate. The inspector has no more questions concerning this matter.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
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Emergency Kits and Monitoring Equipment The licensee maintains portable monitoring equipment and an emergency locker in 9 Sweeney Hall, which is the licensee's emergency reloca-tion center. The RSG also maintains an emergency kit and portable monitoring equipment in the Nuclear Engineering Laboratory Building.
The inspector inventoried the emergency equipment and did not notice any items missing. The inspector noted that the licensee conducts an inventory of emergency supplies annually after the drill. The inspector has no more questions concerning this item.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
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Emergency Detection Alarms A licensee representative stated that automatic fire alarms are not available at the NEL; however, the licensee has area radiation monitors which alarm at pre-selected levels corresponding to reactor operation and shut down. The licensee also has an evacuation alarm which is actuated by switches Ascated in the licensee's emergency locker in the NEL and at three other locations around the NEL. This alarm is tested weekly.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
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Training All persons assigned keys to the Nuclear Engineering Laboratory are trained at least annually in the emergency procedures, protective action levels, instruction and the use and locations of fire extin-guishers, contamination control, the evacuation procedures and use of fire threat and radiation checklists. The inspector reviewed training records for 1978 and 1979 and verified that training was completed.
Individuals receiving keys to the laboratory between training sessions are briefed in the emergency plan as soon as practicable.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
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Tests and Drills Drills are conducted annually by Nuclear Engineering Lae 'ratory per-sonnel and include participation by various support groups. The in-spector reviewed records of drills conducted on October 17, 1978, and November 7, 1979. The licensee's support groups participated in these drills. No major problems were noted during the critique of the drills.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
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Exit Interview
The inspector met with the licensee representatives denoted in Para-
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graph I at the conclusion of the inspection on May 16, 1980, and summTrized the purpose and scope of the inspection and its findings.
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