IR 05000193/1989001
| ML19325F377 | |
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| Site: | Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission |
| Issue date: | 11/07/1989 |
| From: | Amato C, Lazarus W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML19325F373 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-193-89-01, 50-193-89-1, NUDOCS 8911200267 | |
| Download: ML19325F377 (4) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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REGION I
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Report No:
50-193/89-01 Docket No:
50-193 License No:
R-9L Licensee:
Rhode Island Atomic Enerav Commission Nuclear Science Center South Ferry Road
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Narracansett. Rhode Is1And 02882-1197 Facility N&me:
fthode Island Nuclear Science Center Inspection at:
Earragansett. Rhode Island Inspection Conducted:
October 6. 1989
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Inspector:
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Specialist, EPS, FRSSB, DRSS Approved By:
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W. J(pianus4 Chief, Emergency
/ dite Preparedness Section, FRSSB, DRSS h grdion Summe 11 Insoection on October 6. 1989 (Insoection Reoort No. 50-193/89-01),
Areas li dtGdd_1. Routine, announced, safety inspection of the licensee's emergency preparedness program.
The inspection areas included:
the Emergency Responst Organization; training; emergency plan and implementing procedures; emergency response facilities; and notifications and communications.
Results:
No violations were identified, f,@2ggggg$$i y
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DETAILS
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1.0 Persons Contacted
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The following Nuclear Science Center staff attended the exit meeting N. Jacob, Radiation Safety Officer W. Simoneau, Reactor Supervisor The in<.pector also interviewed and observed the activities of other licensee personnel.
2.0 Licensee Action on Previously Identified Items
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The following items wers identified during a previous emergency preparedness inspection (50-193/88-03).
Based upon observations by the inspector, the following inspector follow up ite:.cs are closed.
(CLOSED) (50-193/88-O',-01) (IFI): Specify sequence of off-site
emergency notifications.
Call-out proceddres have been modified so they specify rotification priority.
(CLOSED) (50-193/88-03-02) (IF1):
Control room co?y of the emergency notification list was not current and readily visible. The emergency equipment locker in the assembly area was marked " radioactive".
The battery operated air sampler's battery was discharged and not maintained on battery charge.
Satisfactory corrective action was taken to correct each of these items, 3.0 f.meraency Resoonse Oraanization (ERO)
i The inspector reviewed the normal operating and emergenc.y response organizations, and interviewed personnel to determine if the requirements of Section IV A of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50 and standard 10 l-CFR 50.47(b)(1) are met.
The organization structure has not changed since the last inspection.
,There have been soveral personnel changes. The Assistant Director has retired and is serving as the Assistant Director for Special 'rojects.
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Efforts are being t.ade to recruit a successor. Two reactor operator l
trainees resigned. One replacement operator had been hired at the time of this inspection.
Sufficient qualified staff remain available to implement the emergency plan.
Based on the above review, this area is acceptable.
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4.0 Emeroency Preparedness Trainino (EPT)
EPT sctivities and training records were reviewed and staff interviewed to verify that emeroency preparedness training is in compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(15) and Section IV.F of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50.
Section 10 of the Emergency Plan specifies tiaining policy. Tr.:ing is given per these specifications, and includes periodic drills m -
i exercises. The most recent EPT staff training was conducted on i.ugust
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17, 1989 and included classification of emergencies, required notifications, and activation of the evacuation horn.
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medical drill involving an injured contaminated individual and an evacuation drill were conducted in 1989. Narragansett Fire and Re,ecue
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squad personnel were given a tour of the facility during September 1989 I
to ensure their familiarity with the facility.
Beed on the above review, this area is acceptable.
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I 5.0 Emeraency Plan and Imolementina Procedures A biennial review was conducted in accordance with Section 10.4 of the Emergency Plan on July 26, 1989. All eleven Letters of Agreement are current. Three were under revision at the time of this inspection.
EALs were revie.#ed and discussed with reactor operators and Emergency Preparedness Department staff. This was done to determine if the EALs meet the standard of 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4), and the requirements of Section IV.B of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50.
Three Emergency Classification levels are specified: Notice of Unusual Event; Alert; and Site Area Emergency. These classes and their bases are specified in Table 1.1'of the Implementing Procedures. The
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I inspector verified that operators are trained to use this table.
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symptoms and events such es fire or security threat are adequately l
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The inspector observed that the nctification procedures
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integral to this table were inconsistent with the Pian requirements I
which states that NRC notifications shall be made in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.
The Table listed NRC notification only for the Site Area Emer9ency classification. When this was called to the licensee's attention by the inspector, the licensee promptly modified the Table and stated the modified table would be distributed and
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L Based on the above review, this area is acceptable.
6.0 Emeraency Response Facilities (ERLil g
l The inspector verified that ERFs are designed to meet the requirements l
of 10 CFR 50.47(b)(B) and (b)(9), and Section IV of Appendix E to 10 CfR r0.
Equipment, communications systems, plans, procedures, and access
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control provisions were reviewei for the control room and the Emwgency
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Support Center.
Appropriate emergency equipment and procedures were in place.
Equipment was functions 1 and within the specified calibration period.
Comanication.t equipment was operable.
Based on the above review, this area is acceptable.
7.0 Notification and Communication Cornunication systems were evaluated to verify that the requirements of 10 CFR 50.47(b)(5).and (b)(6) and Sections IV.D.1 and E.9 of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50 are met.
Adequate emergency communication capability is provided by comercial telephones and radios available to reactor staff and Campus Security.
Based on the above review, this area is acceptable.
8.0 Edt Meetina An exit meeting was held with the licensee personnel ider'ified in Section 1 to discuss the results of this inspection as detailed in this report. The licensee was advised no violations, deviations o" ui. resolved items were identified.
Licensee m6nagement acknowledged these findings and indicated they would evaluate them and take appropriate corrective action regarding the items identified.
i At no time during the course of the inspection did the inspector provide any written matoritl to the licensee.
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