IR 05000243/2023201
| ML23213A006 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oregon State University |
| Issue date: | 08/24/2023 |
| From: | Travis Tate NRC/NRR/DANU/UNPO |
| To: | Reese S Oregon State University |
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| IR 2023201 | |
| Download: ML23213A006 (18) | |
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August 24, 2023
SUBJECT:
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000243/2023201
Dear Dr. Reese:
From June 12-15, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff conducted an inspection at the Oregon State University TRIGA reactor. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection, which were discussed on June 15, 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 at Andrew.Waugh@nrc.gov.
Sincerely, Signed by Tate, Travis on 08/24/23 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. 50-243 License No. R-106 Enclosure:
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ML23213A006 NRC-002 OFFICE NRR/DANU/UNPO NRR/DANU/UNPO/LA NRR/DANU/UNPO/BC NAME AWaugh NParker TTate DATE 8/1/2023 8/1/2023 8/24/2023
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION Docket No.: 50-243 License No.: R-106 Report No: 05000243/2023201 Licensee: Oregon State University Facility: Oregon State University TRIGA Reactor Location: Corvallis, Oregon Dates: June 12-15, 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 Oregon State University Oregon State University TRIGA Reactor Inspection Report No. 05000243/2023201 The primary focus of this routine announced inspection was the onsite review of selected aspects of the Oregon State University (OSU, the licensees) 1.1 megawatt Class II research reactor facility safety program, including: (1) organization and staffing; (2) procedures; (3) health physics (HP); (4) design changes; (5) committees, audits and reviews; and (6) transportation activities. 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 followed the technical specification (TS) requirements.
Procedures The inspector determined that procedures were controlled, maintained current, implemented, and followed in compliance with TS and license 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 licensees 1.1 megawatt TRIGA research reactor was operated in support of laboratory experiments, and various types of irradiation projects. During the inspection the reactor was started up, operated, and shut down as required to support these ongoing activities.
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:
radiation center organizational chart annual operating reports for July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021, and July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022 select console logbook entries, dated 2021-present 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 the 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 followed the TS requirements.
2. Procedures a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.03)
The inspector reviewed various procedures and observed their implementation, including a startup checklist, reactor start up, and reactor shut down. 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:
Reactor Oversight Committee (ROC) meeting minutes, dated 2021-present Oregon State TRIGA Reactor Operating Procedures (OSTROP) 2, "Reactor Startup Checklist Procedures," dated March 2023 OSTROP 4, "Reactor Operation Procedures," dated September 2022 OSTROP 6, "Administrative and Personnel Procedures," dated August 2022 OSTROP 11, "Fuel Element Handling Procedures," dated December 2022-3-
OSTROP 13, "Monthly Surveillance and Maintenance Procedures," dated October 2021 OSTROP 14, "Quarterly Surveillance and Maintenance Procedures," dated October 2021 Radiation Center Health Physics Procedure (RCHPP) 6, "OSU Procedures for Transfer, Packaging, and Transport of Radioactive Materials Other than Radioactive Wastes," dated June 2018 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 6.4, able to be implemented, 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.
3. Health Physics a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.07)
The inspector toured the facility, observed radiation surveys, 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: Inspection and Investigations, 10 CFR Part 20, Standards for Protection against Radiation, and TS 3.7 and 4.7:
annual operating reports for July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, and July 1, 2021 -
June 30, 2022 select daily, weekly, monthly, and annual surveys, dated 2021-present select personnel and area dosimetry records from 2021-present select calibration records for radiation monitors, dated 2021-present select radiation safety training records, dated 2021-present RCHPP 18, "Maintenance and Calibration Procedures for Radiation Protection Instrumentation," dated January 2014 RCHPP 24, "Procedures for Performing Routine (Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Annual) Radiation Surveys and Non-Routine (Special) Radiation Surveys," dated January 2023 RCHPP 34, "Orientation and Training Programs for the OSU Radiation Cent," dated February 2020 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-4-
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.
4. 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, Changes, tests and experiments, and TS 6.2:
ROC meeting minutes, dated 2021-present annual operating reports for July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021, and July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022 OSTROP 6, "Administrative and Personnel Procedures," dated August 2022 select 50.59 screening forms, dated 2021-present 50.59 evaluation forms, 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.
c. Conclusion The inspector determined that design changes were conducted in accordance with TS, procedural, and regulatory requirements.
5. 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:
ROC meeting minutes, dated 2021-present select audit report forms, dated 2021-present select audits completed by the ROC and ROC subcommittees, dated 2021-present OSTROP 6, "Administrative and Personnel Procedures," dated August 2022-5-
b. Observations and Findings The inspector found that the licensees ROC met and provided reviews as required by the TS. The inspector also found that problems identified from the 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.
6. Transportation Activities a. Inspection Scope (IP 86740)
The inspector observed the packaging of a radioactive materials shipment and reviewed the following to ensure the licensees program for transporting radioactive materials met NRC and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements:
annual operating reports for July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021, and July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022 RCHPP 6, "OSU Procedures for Transfer, Packaging, and Transport of Radioactive Materials Other than Radioactive Wastes," dated June 2018 select radioactive shipment paperwork, dated 2021-present select quarterly management audits of the radioactive material transportation program, dated 2021-present select training records, dated 2021-present 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.
7. Exit Interview The inspection scope and results were summarized on June 15, 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 Radiation Center Director R. Schickler Reactor Administrator C. Oney Reactor Supervisor C. Kulah Senior Reactor Operator S. Menn Senior Health Physicist INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 69001 Class II Research and Test Reactors IP 86740 Inspection of Transportation Activities ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened:
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None Discussed:
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