IR 05000288/2024201
| ML24106A164 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Reed College |
| Issue date: | 05/06/2024 |
| From: | Travis Tate NRC/NRR/DANU/UNPO |
| To: | Newhouse J Reed College |
| Juan Arellano, NRR/DANU | |
| References | |
| IR 2024201 | |
| Download: ML24106A164 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
REED COLLEGE - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NO. 050002886/2024201
Dear Mr. Newhouse:
From March 25-27, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff conducted an inspection at the Reed Research Reactor facility. The enclosed report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on March 27, 2024, 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 inspectors 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 https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
May 6, 2024 If you have any questions concerning this inspection, please contact Juan Arellano at (301) 415-0477, or by email to Juan.Arellano@nrc.gov.
Sincerely, 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. 50-288 License No. R-112 Enclosure:
As stated cc w/enclosure: GovDelivery Subscribers Signed by Tate, Travis on 05/06/24
ML24106A164 NRC-002 OFFICE NRR/DANU/UNPO NRR/DANU/UNPO/LA NRR/DANU/UNPO/BC NAME JArellano NParker TTate DATE 04/16/2024 04/25/2024 05/06/2024
Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION Docket No.:
50-288 License No.:
R-112 Report No.:
05000288/2024201 Licensee:
Reed College Facility:
Reed Research Reactor Location:
Portland, Oregon Dates:
March 25 - 27, 2024 Inspectors:
Juan Arellano Necota Staples 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
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Reed College Research Reactor Inspection Report No. 05000288/2024201 The primary focus of this routine announced inspection was the onsite review of selected aspects of the Reed College (the licensee) Class II research reactor facility program, including:
(1) procedures; (2) health physics (HP); (3) design changes; (4) committees, audits and reviews; and (5) 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.
Procedures
The inspectors determined that procedures were controlled, maintained current, implemented, and followed in compliance with technical specifications (TS) requirements.
Health Physics
The inspectors determined that the licensees HP program was conducted in accordance with TS, procedural, and regulatory requirements.
Design Changes
The inspectors determined that the design changes were conducted in accordance with TS and regulatory requirements.
Committees, Audits and Reviews
The inspectors determined that the licensees oversight programs were conducted in accordance with TS and procedural requirements.
Transportation
The inspectors determined that no transportation activities took place since the last inspection.
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REPORT DETAILS Summary of Facility Status The Reed College Class II 250 kilowatt TRIGA Mark-I research reactor is operated in support of education, research, reactor operator training, and periodic equipment surveillances. During the inspection, the reactor was not operated.
1.
Procedures a.
Inspection Scope (Inspection Procedure (IP) 69001, Section 02.03)
The inspectors reviewed the following to ensure that the requirements of TS 6.4 were met:
standard operating procedure (SOP) 1, Reactor Operation, dated October 10, 2023
SOP 35, Fuel and Core, dated January 9, 2024
SOP 12, Lazy Susan, dated October 10, 2023
SOP 61, Procedure Writing and Use, dated January 11, 2024
SOP 61B, Document Locations, dated January 11, 2024
SOP 42, Hand & Shoe Monitor, dated January 11, 2024
SOP 30, Primary Cooling System and Reactor Pool, dated January 11, 2024
SOP 32, Ventilation, dated January 11, 2024
SOP 34, Control Rods, dated January 9, 2024
SOP 20, Startup Checklist, October 10, 2023 b.
Observations and Findings The inspectors observed that the licensee maintained written procedures covering the areas specified in TS 6.4. The inspectors observed the performance of a biweekly checklist and a startup checklist with the respective procedure in hand. The inspectors found that the procedures in use by the licensee were current, reviewed and approved as required by TS 6.4, able to be implemented as intended, and adhered to by reactor personnel.
c.
Conclusion The inspectors determined that procedures were controlled, maintained current, implemented, and followed in compliance with TS requirements.
2.
Health Physics a.
Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.07)
The inspectors reviewed the following to ensure the licensees HP program adheres to the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 19, Notices, Instructions and Reports to Workers: Inspection and Investigations, 10 CFR Part 20, Standards for Protection against Radiation, and TS 3.5 and 4.5:
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Reed Research Reactor Annual Report July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Reed Research Reactor Annual Report July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Radiation Safety Officer certification certificates
Reed College Radioactive Materials Policy and Procedures Manual, dated July 2023
personnel radiation dosimetry reports
environmental radiation dosimetry reports
Annual Radiation Safety Program Report July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
Annual Radiation Safety Program Report July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023
form 50B, Large Source Wipes Form, performed 2022 - present
form 23B, EHS Form 2: Radiation Survey Report, performed 2023 - present
SOP 23, Biweekly Checklist, dated April 22, 2022
SOP 50, Health Physics, dated October 10, 2023
SOP 52, Environmental Sampling, dated July 2022, 2015
form 40D, APM Calibration Form, performed 2022 - present
SOP 40, Air Monitors, dated July 29, 2019
form 40B, CAM Calibration Form, performed 2023 - present
form 40C, GSM Calibration Form, performed 2022 - present
select form 41A, RAM Calibration Form, performed 2022 - present
select survey instrument calibration records performed 2022 - present
effluent release Excel sheet
form 24A, Bimonthly Checklist Form, performed from 2022 - present
select Form 52B, Environmental Sampling Checklist, performed 2022 - present
reactor pool water radioactivity analysis performed 2022 - present
RAM Handling Test - Questions and Answers
radioactive material handling test results dated March 22, 2024
select certifications of authorized user training
form 40E, DAC-hour Log, performed 2023 - present b.
Observations and Findings The inspectors 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 inspectors observed the performance of biweekly surveys and swipes. The inspectors also observed a channel test of the area radiation monitor and the portal monitor, and a channel check of the continuous air monitors. The inspectors found that the licensee met the regulatory requirements concerning radiological effluent releases and radiation survey, sampling, and monitoring. The inspectors 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 inspectors determined that the licensees HP program was conducted in accordance with TS, procedural, and regulatory requirements.
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3.
Design Changes a.
Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.08)
The inspectors 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:
Reed Research Reactor Annual Report July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Reed Research Reactor Annual Report July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
50.59 screening evaluations from 2022 - present
Reactor Operations Committee meeting minutes from April 2022 - present
select biweekly checklist performed from 2022 - present
50.59 screen logs b.
Observations and Findings The inspectors found that no 10 CFR 50.59 evaluations were performed since the last inspection. The inspectors found that the licensee has performed 10 CFR 50.59 screenings with information required by procedures. The inspectors found that there was a process for design changes to be reviewed and approved as required by TS.
c.
Conclusion The inspectors determined that design changes were conducted in accordance with TS and regulatory requirements.
4.
Committees, Audits and Reviews a.
Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.09)
The inspectors reviewed the following to ensure that committees, audits, and reviews were conducted as required by the licensees procedures and TS 6.2:
Reactor Operations Committee meeting minutes from April 2022 - present
safety review and audit records from 2022 - present
Reed Research Reactor Annual Report July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Reed Research Reactor Annual Report July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 b.
Observations and Findings The inspectors found that the licensees reactor oversight committee met and provided reviews and audits as required by the TS. The inspectors 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 inspectors determined that the licensees oversight programs were conducted in accordance with TS and procedural requirements.
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5.
Transportation Activities a.
Inspection Scope (IP 86740)
The inspectors reviewed the following to ensure the licensees program for transporting radioactive materials met NRC and Department of Transportation requirements:
SOP 84, Shipping Radioactive Materials, dated March 22, 2019
SOP 54, Radioactive Materials Handling and Disposal, dated September 19, 2018
shipping certification certificates b.
Observations and Findings The inspectors found that the licensee made no radioactive shipments since the last inspection. The inspectors found that the licensee has a program and procedures in place for shipping radioactive materials.
c.
Conclusion The inspectors determined that the program for shipping radioactive materials satisfied regulatory requirements.
6.
Exit Interview The inspection scope and results were summarized on March 27, 2024, with members of licensee management and staff. The inspectors described the areas inspected and discussed the inspection results.
Attachment PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee Personnel Reactor Director T. Ellis Reactor Operations Manager A. Sams Radiation Safety Officer and Campus Environmental Director INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 69001 Class II Non-Power Reactors IP 86740 Inspection of Transportation Activities ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened None Closed None Discussed None