IR 05000188/2023201
| ML23152A147 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Kansas State University |
| Issue date: | 06/05/2023 |
| From: | Travis Tate NRC/NRR/DANU/UNPO |
| To: | Cebula A Kansas State University |
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| IR 20023201 | |
| Download: ML23152A147 (11) | |
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June 5, 2023
SUBJECT:
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000188/2023201
Dear Dr. Cebula:
From April 24-28, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff conducted an inspection at the Kansas State University Nuclear Reactor Facility. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection, which were discussed on April 28, 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 http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). 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, Signed by Tate, Travis on 06/05/23 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. 50-188 License No. R-88 Enclosure:
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ML23152A147 NRC-002 OFFICE NRR/DANU/UNPO/RI NRR/DANU/UNPO/LA NRR/DANU/UNPO/BC NAME AWaugh NParker TTate DATE 6/1/2023 6/2/2023 6/5/2023
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION Docket No.: 50-188 License No.: R-88 Report No: 05000188/2023201 Licensee: Kansas State University Facility: Kansas State Nuclear Reactor Facility Location: Manhattan, Kansas Dates: April 24-28, 2023 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 Enclosure
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Kansas State University Kansas State Nuclear Reactor Facility Inspection Report No. 05000188/2023201 The primary focus of this routine announced inspection was the onsite review of selected aspects of the Kansas State University (KSU, the licensees) Class II research reactor facility safety program, including: (1) procedures; (2) requalification; (3) experiments; (4) health physics (HP); (5) design changes; (6) committees, audits and review; and (7) transportation of radioactive materials. 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.
Procedures The inspector determined that procedures were controlled, maintained current, implemented, and followed in compliance with technical specifications (TSs) and license requirements.
Requalification The inspector determined that the operator requalification program was conducted and completed in accordance with the NRC approved program and regulatory requirements.
Experiments The inspector determined that experiments were reviewed, approved, and conducted in accordance TS, procedural, and regulatory requirements.
Health Physics The inspector determined that the licensees HP program was conducted in accordance with 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.
Transportation Activities The inspector determined that the licensees radioactive material transportation program was in accordance with regulatory and procedural requirements.
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REPORT DETAILS Summary of Facility Status The KSU, 1,250-kilowatt Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics (TRIGA) Mark II research reactor continued to be operated in support of the Universitys academic program in nuclear engineering laboratory instruction and research. During the inspection, the reactor was not operated.
1. Procedures a. Inspection Scope (Inspection Procedure [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 6.3 were met:
reactor safeguards committee (RSC) meeting minutes, dated 2021-present 2021 and 2022 annual operating reports Reactor Facility Operations Manual, dated May 2009 Procedure No. 2, Annual Power Level Calibration, dated November 23, 2010 Procedure No. 3, Annual Remote Area Monitor, dated March 14, 2008 Procedure No. 10, Fuel Element Inspection, dated April 7, 2011 Procedure No. 15, Steady State Operation, dated September 12, 2018 Experiment 50, Decay Gamma Irradiation, dated April 28, 2021 Experiment 56, Packed Bed Vapor Void Fraction Imaging, dated July 30, 2021 b. Observations and Findings The inspector observed that the licensee maintained written procedures covering the areas specified in TS 6.3. The inspector found that the procedures in use by the licensee were current, reviewed and approved as required by TS 6.3, 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.
2. Requalification 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:
KSU's requalification program, dated June 2003 RSC meeting minutes, dated 2021-present-3-
select operations logs, dated 2021-present select operator requalification training records, dated 2021-present select licensee medical exams, dated 2021-present 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.
3. 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 3.6, 5.4, and 6.4:
Kansas State University TRIGA Mark II Reactor Facility Operations Manual, dated May 2009 2021 and 2022 annual operating reports 10 CFR 50.59, Changes, tests and experiments, screening, evaluation, and approval forms, dated 2021-present RSC meeting minutes, dated 2021-present reactor experiment request forms, dated 2021-present Experiment 50, Decay Gamma Irradiation, dated April 28, 2021 Experiment 56, Packed Bed Vapor Void Fraction Imaging, dated July 30, 2021 b. Observations and Findings The inspector found that experiments were reviewed and approved as required by TS 6.4 and 10 CFR 50.59. The inspector also found that experiments were conducted in accordance with the licensees procedures and TS 3.6 and 5.4.
c. Conclusion The inspector determined that experiments were reviewed, approved, and conducted in accordance TS, procedural, and regulatory requirements.
4. Health Physics a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.07)
The inspector toured the facility and observed radiological signs and postings. The inspector also reviewed the following to ensure the licensees HP program adheres to the requirements of 10 CFR Part 19, Notices, Instructions, and Reports to Workers:
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Inspection and Investigations, 10 CFR Part 20, Standards for Protection against Radiation, and TS 3.3 and 4.3:
2021 and 2022 annual operating reports select environmental radiation surveys, dated 2021-present select contamination surveys, dated 2021-present select personnel and area dosimetry records from 2021-present select calibration records for radiation monitors, dated 2020-present KSU Nuclear Reactor Radiation Protection Program dated August 23, 2011 Procedure No. 3, Annual Remote Area Monitor, dated March 14, 2008 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.
5. 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 and TS 6.2:
SOM5, Configuration Management: Equipment Changes, dated August 2, 2017 2021 and 2022 annual operating reports 10 CFR 50.59 screening, evaluation, and approval forms, dated 2021-present RSC meeting minutes, dated 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.
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c. Conclusion The inspector determined that design changes were conducted in accordance with TS, procedural, and regulatory requirements.
6. 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:
RSC meeting minutes, dated 2021-present 2021 and 2022 annual operating reports semi-annual reports of reactor operations & radiation protection program, dated 2021-present SOM5, Configuration Management: Equipment Changes, dated August 2, 2017 10 CFR 50.59 screening, evaluation, and approval forms, dated 2021-present b. Observations and Findings The inspector found that the licensees RSC met and provided reviews 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.
7. Transportation Activities a. Inspection Scope (IP 86740)
The inspector reviewed the following to ensure the licensees program for transporting radioactive materials met NRC and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements:
records of radioactive material shipments from 2021-present 2021 and 2022 annual operating reports b. Observations and Findings The inspector found that the licensees procedures and records concerning the transportation of radioactive material were in accordance with NRC and DOT requirements.
c. Conclusion The inspector determined that the licensees radioactive material transportation program was in accordance with regulatory and procedural requirements.
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8. Exit Interview The inspection scope and results were summarized on April 28, 2023, 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.
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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee KSU Nuclear Reactor Facility Manager R. Seymour Reactor Supervisor Other Personnel R. Bridges Campus Radiation Safety Officer, Environmental Health and Safety Department M. Catanach Assistant Radiation Safety Officer, Environmental Health and Safety Department 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:
None Discussed:
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