IR 05000134/1993002
| ML20059C132 | |
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| Site: | 05000134 |
| Issue date: | 10/21/1993 |
| From: | Della Ratta A, Mccabe E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| ML20059C125 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-134-93-02, 50-134-93-2, NUDOCS 9311010027 | |
| Download: ML20059C132 (4) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
Report No.: 50-134/93-02 Docket No.: 50-134 License No.: R-fi
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Licensee:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester. Massachusetts Facility Name:
Open Pool Reactor Facility Inspection At:
Worcester. Massachusetts
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Inspection Conducted:
October 5-6.1993
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Type of Inspection: Announced Material Control and Accounting (MC&AL and Physical Security Inspector:
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Division of Radiati Safety and Safeguards Areas Inspected: Nuclear material control and accounting and physical security, including:
facility operation; shipping and receiving; storage and internal controls; records and reports; and physical protection measures for special nuclear material of low strategic significance.
Results: The licensee's programs were directed toward the protection of the public health and safety. No safety concerns or violations of regulatory requirements were identified.
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DETAILS 1.0 Persons Contacted
- L. Bobek, Nuclear Reactor Facility Director
- J. Mayer, Director, Nuclear Engineering Program S. Hill, Sergeant, Campus Police
M. Bleyhl, Dispatcher, Campus Police
- Attended the exit interview.
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Other personnel were contacted or interviewed.
2.0 bJaterial Control and Accounting
2.1 Facility Operation The inspector verified through a review of records and interviews with personnel that the licensee maintained written procedures for nuclear material control and
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accounting and that written statements of responsibility and authority existed for those positions with responsibility for special nuclear material (SNM). Custody of all SNM and management of the nuclear material control and accountability program were the responsibility of the Director, Nuclear Reactor Facility. The
inspector found that the licensee was in the process of updating the procedures to reflect current practices.
2.2 Shionine and Receivinn The inspector determined through a review of records that the licensee maintained procedures to assure that all nuclear material shipped or received was accurately accounted for. There were no receipts of SNM or shipments of SNM made by the licensee during the period of April 1,1991 through March 31,1993.
2.3 Storace and Internal Control The inspector determined through observations and review of records that the licensee was maintaining a system of storage and internal controls that provided the quantity, identity, and current location of all SNM within the facility.
2.4 Inventory The licensee had conducted annual physical inventories as required by 10 CFR 70.51(d). The inspector performed an inventory verification (piece count) on October 6,1993. The inventory consisted of 21 fuel elements and 6 fuel plates in the reactor pool, and 5 fuel elements and 12 fuel plates in locked boxes in i
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the reactor room. The serial numbers of the five dry elements were verified to reflect facility records. The reactor pool also contained a plutonium beryllium (PuBe) sealed source. The inspector verified the licensee's inventory records.
2.5 Recqrds and Reports The inspector reviewed the licensee's records, reports, and source data. All Material Balance Reports (DOE /NRC Form 742) submitted by the licensee for the period April 1,1991 to March 31,1993 were reviewed for compliance with 10 CFR 70.53.
Leak test records for one PuBe sealed source were also reviewed for completeness and timeliness.
The inspector also determined that the total loss of uranium-235 through burnup is less than a reportable quantity (one gram).
Exhibit I of this report summarizes the licensee's nuclear material activity for the l
period April 1,1991 - March 31,1993.
There were no deficiencies identified in the licensee's Material Control and Accounting Program.
3.0 Fixed Site Physical Protection Measures for SNM of Low Stratenic Sinnificance The inspector reviewed the licensee's protection of SNM oflow strategic significance for conformance to the NRC-approved physical security plan (the Plan), by interviewing personnel, examining barriers, access controls, procedures, key control, and by observation of a licensee test of alarm system features. Implementation of the Plan was found to meet the general performance requirements and the objectives of the governing regulations.
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4.0 Exit Interview The inspector met with the licensee representatives indicated in Section 1.0 at the conclusion of the inspection on October 6,1993. At that time, the purpose and scope of the inspection were reviewed and the findings were presented.
The licensee acknowledged the inspection findings.
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EXHIBIT I
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Docket No. 50-134 License No. R-61
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Material Balance Period: April 1.1991 - March 31.1993
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Eroorting Identification Symbol: ZZC Reportine Unit: erams Enriched Uranium Plutonium Element Isotope Element Isotope Beginning Inventory:
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Ending Inventory:
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Material Accounted For:
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