IR 05000313/1977004
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| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  |
| Issue date: | 03/09/1977 |
| From: | Brown G, Murray B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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REGION IV
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IE Inspection Report No. 50-313/77-04 Docket No. 50-313
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i Licensee: Arkansas Power and Light Company (AP&L) License No. DPR-51
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Sixth and Pine Streets Pine Bluff, Arkansas Category C Facility: Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO-1)
Location: Russellville, Arkansas Type of License:
PWR, Power Reactor Type of Inspection: Routine, Unannounced, Radiation Protection (Refueling)
Dates of Inspection: February 16-18, 1977
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Dates of Previous Radiological Inspection: October 6-8, 1976 Inspector:
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Enforcement Action
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Items of Noncompliance Identified by the Inspector Criterion V of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50 requires that activities affecting Jality shall be prescribed by documented procedures and shall
,ccomplished in accordance with these procedures.
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.nt is further amplified by Section 5 of the licensee's NRC approved Quality Assurance Program.
Contrary to the above, response tests were not conducted on the Nuclear Chicago Counter on January 17, 20, 25, and 27,1977, as
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requi/ed by H. P. Procedure 1602.32.
(See DETAILS, paragraph D.)
This is an infraction.
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Items of Noncompliance Identified by Licensee O
None.
II. Licensee Action on Previously Identified Enforcement Matters No outstanding items.
III. New Unresolved Items None.
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IV.
Status of Previously Identified Unresolved Items A.
76/08-1, Radiochemistry OC Program The status of this item was not reviewed during this inspection.
This item remains open.
(See DETAILS, paragraph C.2.a.)
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76/04-1, Stack Monitor
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The status of this item was not reviewed during f.his inspection.
This item remains open.
(See DETAILS, paragraph C.2.b.)
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74/14-03, Radiation Levels in Reactor Containment
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There are certain areas inside containment where radiation levels
exceed design basis.
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(See DETAILS, paragraph C.2.d.)
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76/10-2, Operation Checks of Constant Air Monitors
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A procedure has not been written that establishes an operation check frequency for Constant Air Monitors.
This item remains open.
(See DETAILS, paragraph C.2.f. and L.3.b.)
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76/10-3, Health Physics Staff Training
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A training program has been developed for new Health Physics personnel.
This item is considered closed.
(See DETAILS, paragraph C.2.g.)
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76/10-5, Radiological Retraining Radiological retaining is now scheduled to be given at an annual frequency.
This item is considered closed.
(See DETAILS, paragraph C.2.h.)
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75/09-3, Whole Body Counter Calibration Procedures
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A calibration procedure has been approved for the whole body counter.
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This item is considered closed.
(See DETAILS, paragraph C.2.c.)
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75/05-5, Laboratory Counting Equipment Calibration Procedures
A calibration procedure has been developed for the laboratory counting equipment.
This item is considered closed.
(SeeDETAILS,paragraphC.2.e.)
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Unusual Occurrences
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None.
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VI. Other Significant Findings l
None.
VII. Management Interview
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At the conclusion of the inspection, the inspection findings were l
discussed with the following AP&L personnel:
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Mr. J. W. Anderson, Plant Superintendent Mr. C. H. Halbert, Technical Support Engineer
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Mr. R. G. Carrol, Health Physics Supervisor
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The items discussed and the licensee's position with respect to
these items, as applicable, follow:
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Scope of Inspection i
The inspector outlined the areas covered during the inspection.
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Items of Noncompliance
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The apparent item of noncompliance was discussed.
(See DETAILS, paragraph 0.)
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Status of Previously Reported Unresolved Items
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(SeeDETAILS,paragraphC.)
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Operation Checks of Constant Air Monitors I
A licensee representative stated that a procedure will be I
developed to list operational checks for the Constant Air l
Monitors.
(SeeDETAILS,paragraphL.3.b.)
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Persons Contacted AP&L
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Mr. J. W. Anderson, Plant Superintendent Mr. C. H. Halbert, Technical Support Engineer Mr. G. H. Miller, Assistant Plant Superintendent Mr.- R. G. Carrol, Health Physics Supervisor Mr. M. M. Nichols, Health Physics Foreman Mr. S. J. McWilliams, Planning and Scheduling Coordinator Mr. R. T. Elder, Assistant I&C Supervisor Mr. L. Alexander, QC Engineer B.
Scope of Inspection
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The purpose of this inspection was to review the licensee's radiation protection program during refueling activities.
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Licensee's Action on Previously Reported Items
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Items of Noncompliance No outstanding items.
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Unresolved Items a.
76/08-1, Radiochemistry QC Program This item was reported in IE Inspection Report No. 50-313/76-08 and involved the completion of procedures for the QC program.
This status of this item was not reviewed during this inspec-tion. This item will be examined during the next Rad. Waste Inspection.
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76/04-1, Stack Monitor This item was discussed in IE Inspection Report No. 50-313/
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77-C4 and involved designating which stock monitoring system is to be used during an emergency situation. The status of this item was not examined during this inspection. This item will be reviewed during the next Emergency Planning Inspection.
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75/05-3, Calibration Procedures for the Whole Body Counter This item was discussed in IE Inspection Report No. 50-313/
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75-05 and involved the development of a written procedure
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Procedure H. P. 1303.104
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titled:
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74/14-3, Radiation Levels Inside Reactor Containment This item was reported in RO Inspection Report No. 50-313/
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This item remains open pending the results of radiation surveys conducted after refueling start-up.
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75/05-5, Calibration Procedures for Counting Equipment This item was reported in IE Inspection Report No. 50-313/
75-05 and involved the development of a written procedure for calibrating the counting equipment used to analyze
Health Physics air and contamination surveys.
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1602.32 titled:
" Calibration of Nuclear Chicago System" has been approved.
This item is considered closg.
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76/10-2, Operation Checks of Constant Air Monitors This item wc-discussed in IE Inspection Report No. 50-313/
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76-10 and involved routine operational checks for various
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constant air monitors (CAM).
It was noted that CAMS are
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usually checked daily by Health Physics personnel. However, no procedures exists which outlines what items are to be j
included in the checks.'
This item remains open pending approval of a proposed proce-dure change.
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76/10-3, Health Physics Staff Training i
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76-10 and involved the development of a training program for the Health Physics staff.
A training program has been included as part of the Training
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Manual.
This item is considered closed.
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76/10-5, Radiological Retraining This item was discussed in IE Inspection Report No. 50-313/
76-10 and involved establishing a frequency for radiological retraining.
The licensee's Training Manual now requires that radiological retraining be given annually.
This item is considered closed.
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Radiation Protection Procedures The following Radiation. Protection Procedures were reviewed.
Particular attention was given to changes made since the previous Radiation i
Protection]/ and procedures written specifically for refueling activities.
- Section 11 of the FSAR
- HP 1602.09, Marking and Handling of Radioactive Material and Equipment
- HP 1602.03, ANO Respiratory Protection Program
- HP 1602.01, Control Access Area Entry and Exit Procedure
- HP 1602.02, Self Reading Pocket Dosimeter Use
- HP 1602.04, SWP/RWP Procedure
- HP 1602.20, Radiation Exposure Control
- HP 1602.21, Personnel Dosimeter Control
- HP 1602.35, Radiation Protection Manual
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- HP 1602.06, Calibration Frec uency (HP Instruments)
- OP 1304.28, Area Radiation bonitoring System (Calibration)
- IC 1303.42-47, NMC Portable Air Monitor
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- HP 1303.104, ND-6620 Analyzer System Calibration
- HP 1602.32, Operating Procedure for Nuclear Chicago Model 8703
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Scaler and 1150 Sample Changer
- HP 1303.85, Quarterly Control Check for Personnel Monitoring TLD-700
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- HP 1303.103, Calibration of NMC Monitor i
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In reviewing the above procedures, it was noted that Procedure l
HP 1602.32, Operating Procedure for the Nuclear Chicago Counter, requires that a response test, background and efficiency determination i
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were analyzed on January 17, 20, 25, and 27,1977, without the required daily checks being conducted.
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Advanced Planning and Preparation 1.
Health Physics Review of Maintenance Jobs The licensee's procedures for allowing Health Physics evaluation and input during the planning stages of scheduled maintenance work were examined. The Health Physics Supervisor stated that he attends daily scheduling meetings in which scheduled maintenance activities are discussed.
According to the Health Physics supervisor, the Health Physics staff is provided ample time to evaluate and plan for proposed
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maintenance work.
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Increased HP Staff
Fourteen people were added to the Health Physics staff during
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refueling. This included ten off-site temporary Health Physicists i
contracted by AP&L and four chemists assigned to the Health Physics staff during the outage. A licensee representative stated that the off-site Health Physicists had previous refueling experience.
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Supplies and Equipment The licensee's inventory of supplies and equipment, e.g. protective clothing, respirators, survey meters, waste containers, etc., was examined.
It appeared that sufficient supplies and equipment were on hand to accommodate refueling activities.
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Radiological Training
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The licensee's training program was reviewed in order to determine compliance with 10 CFR 19.12. Particular attention was given to
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training provided to temporary personnel on site for the refueling.
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of the licensee's Training Manual.
Records related to Health Physics
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emergency, and respirators training were examined.
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Exposure Contml
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Personnel Monitoring The licensee's personnel monitoring program was examined to detemine compliance with:
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10 CFR 20.101a 10 CFR 20.103 10 CFR 20.10lb It was noted that the li ensee has developed a program for keeping a daily running total of the daily, monthly, and quarterly doses for individual entering controlled areas. Monthly and quarterly totals are up-dated each day by adding daily pocket dosimeter results to the running totals. A current listing is posted each day and provides health physics personnel guidance in restricting the work activities of individuals with a high accumulated dose.
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Whole Body Counting
The licensee maintains their own on-site whole body counting system.
Pennanent plant personnel are counted at least annually.
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Selected plant personnel are counted more frequently if work
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activities indicate that such counting is necessary.
Temporary off-site persons are usually counted upon arrival and after completion of their stay at the plant.
A review of whole body counting results indicated that the
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highest individual analysis was less than 10 percent of the
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Respiratory Program
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Technical Specification 6.8, " Respiratory Protection" b.
Procedure HP 1602.03, "ANO Respiratory Protection Program"
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- Adequate Inventory No discrepancies were roted.
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Posting and Control 1.
Posting Various plant areas were visited to determine compliance with:
10 CFR 20.203b 10 CFR 20.203c 10 CFR 20.203d 10 CFR 20.203e 10 CFR 20.203f 10 CFR 20.207
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HP Procedure 1602.35, " Radiation Protection Manual" No discrepancies were noted.
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Facilities and Equipment The inspector visited selected areas in containment and the auxiliary building during the day shift on February 16, and the evening shifts on February 16 and 17. The following areas were examined:
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- Identification and control of high radiation areas
- Radiactive material storage areas
- Posting per 10 CFR 19 and 20
- Laundry facilities
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- Equipment for personnel monitoring
- Controls for c ntaminated tools and equipment
- Respirator cleaning and storage areas
- Health Physics counting room
- Radioactive source storage area
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- First aid supplies
- Radioactive waste handling and storage areas.
- Independent measurements made by the inspector.
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Special Work Pennit (SWP) and Radiation Work Permit (RWP)
The licensee's SWP/RWP program was reviewed.
The work permit program is outlined in HP Procedure 1602.04 titled:
"SWP/RWP Procedure." A RWP is usually written to cover routine maintenance activities in
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areas having radiation levels of less than one Rem /hr. A RWP can
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Special work permits are issued for
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Selected SWPs and RWPs were examined. No discrepancies were noted.
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Radioactive and Contaminated Material Control
The licensee's procedures for controlling radioactive and contaminated tools, equipment, and materials were examined. Control procedures are i
found in HP Procedures 1602.09 titled:
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Radioactive Material and Equipment" and HP Procedure 1602.1 titled:
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Surveys The licensee's survey program was examined to determine compliance with:
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- Posting per 10 CFR 19 and 20
- Laundry facilities
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- Respirator cleaning and storage areas
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- Health Physics counting room
- Radioactive source storage area
- Personnel decontamination facilities and supplies
- First aid supplies
- Radioactive waste handling and storage areas.
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- Independant measurements made by the inspector.
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Special Work Permit (SWP) and Radiation Work Permit (RWP)
l The licensee's SWP/RWP program was reviewed.
The work permit program is outlined in HP Procedure 1602.04 titled:
"SWP/RWP Procedure." A RWP is usually written to cover routine maintenance activities in
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areas having radiation levels of less than one Rem /hr. A RWP can cover a period up to one year.
Special work permits are issued for the duration of a specific job.
Selected SWPs and RWPs were examined. No discrepancies were noted.
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Radioactive and Contaminated Material Control The licensee's procedures for controlling radicactive and contaminated tools, equipment, and materials were examined.
Control prc:edures are found in HP Procedures 1602.09 titled:
" Marking and Handling of
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Radioactive Material and Equipment" and HP Procedure 1602.1 titled:
" Control Access Area Entry and Exit Procedure."
No discrepancies were noted.
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Surveys The licensee's survey program was examined to determine compliance with:
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HP 1602.17, " Instrument Monitoring and Survey Procedures" HP 1602.18, " Smear Sampling Procedure" HP 1602.19, " Air Monitoring with Portable Instruments" HP 1602.35, " Radiation Protection Manual."
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Radiation Surveys Radiation survey results are recorded on Fonn HP 2.1.
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Contamination Surveys Contamination surveys were adequate.
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Airborne
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particulates and iodine.
Grab samples are also collected and
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analyzed before SWP work starts if high airborne levels are suspected. Tritium samples are also analyzed.
Sample results indicated that most airborne levels are below MPC's.
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Continuous Air Monitors (CAMS)
Two constant air monitors were located in containment to provide continuous air monitoring coverage between grab samples.
It was noted that the CAMS were checked each shift by Health Physics personnel.
However, a written procedure was not available to detail what the checks should include.
A licensee representative stated that a procedure would be developed which would contain such items as response test frequency, alann settings, etc.
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monitors.
Procedure 1304.28 titled:
" Area Radiation Monitoring System" contains
the response test and calibration program for the area monitors.
No discrepancies were noted.
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Health Physics Log Health Physics Log entries for the period January 1,1976, through February 16, 1977, were reviewed.
Documented in the log were such items as lost TLDs, personnel contamination, spills, special surveys, etc.
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