IR 05000313/1978001
| ML19326B789 | |
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| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  |
| Issue date: | 03/21/1978 |
| From: | Brown G, Murray B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| ML19326B784 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-313-78-01, 50-313-78-1, NUDOCS 8004170615 | |
| Download: ML19326B789 (6) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
REGION IV
IE Inspection Report No. 50-313/78-01 Docket No. 50-313 License No. DPR-51 Licensee:
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t Inspection At: Arkansas Nuclear One, Un.t 1, Russellville, Arkansas Inspection Conducted:
February 27 - March 3, 1978 Inspector:
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Blaine Murray, Radi/ tion Spt 31ist Dats Approved By:
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A hM A3. 4. Brown, Chief, Fuel Facility and Datd Material Safety Branch Inspection Summary
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Inspection conducted during February 27-March 3,1978 (Report No. 50-313/78-01)
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Areas Inspected:
Routine, unannounced inspection of the licensee's Radiation Protection Program during refueling activities including radiation protection procedures, advanced planr.ing and preparation, radiological training, exposure control, respiratory protection program, posting and controls, audits performed
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by the licensee, surveys, plant tours, independent measurements made by the inspector, radioactive and contaminated material control, and follow-up action on previously identified items. The inspection involved 41 on-site hours by
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one NRC inspector.
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Results: Two apparent items of noncompliance (deficiencies: (1) failure to
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submit reports of personnel exposure on termination of employment or work within the required period; and (2) failure to report whole body count results) were identified. See paragraph 12.
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Persons Contacted
- J. W. Anderson, Plant Superintendent
- C. H. Halbert, Technical Support Engineer
- R. G. Carrol, Health Physics Supt. visor
- L. Alexander, QA Supervisor
- S. J. McWilliams, Planning and Scheduling Coordinator M. M. Nichols, Assistant Health Physics Supervisor
- Attended Exit Interview 2.
Scope of Inspection The purpose of this inspection was to review the licensee's Radiation Protection Program during refueling and a partial review of the overall Radiation Protection Program for the period January 1,1977 through March 3,1978.
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Advanced Planning and Preparation The inspector examined the licensee's program for providing advanced planning and preparation by the Health Physics rtaff during refueling activities. The Health Physics supervisor sta+.ed that he is provided advanced information regarding work involving radiation control to
enable proper planning by the Health Physics 5 taff.
The licensee supplemented their nonnal plart haalth Physics staff by hiring 15 contract Health Physicists to assist with refueling activities.
The inspector examined the inventory of supplies and equipment on hand during refueling.
t No items of noncompliance or deviations were noted.
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Radiological Training The inspector observed a routine radiological training session presented on March 1,1978 and reviewed training records to determine compliance with 10 CFR 19.12 and the FSAR. Special attention was given to training of non-regular personnel involved with the refueling. The following areas
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Scope and content of training
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Initial training
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Refresher training
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Training of contract Health Physics personnel
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Training re ords were examined for four new plant employees, 21 contract personnel, and 11 regular plant employees.
A refresher training course has not been estab?.shed for contract and
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non-regular AP&L emp'ioyees.
It was noted that several individuals on-site for the 1978 refueling had also been involved with the previous January 1977 refueling. The licensee's records indicated that these individuals received initial training in 1977; however, refresher training in Health Physics and respiratory protection equipment was not conducted in 1978. See paragraph 15.d.
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Exposure Control The inspector examined selected records for permanent plant employees, transient workers, visitors, and terminated personnel to determine compliance with the following requirements:
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10 CFR 20.101.a 10 CFR 20.101.b
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10 CFR 20.401.a No items of noncompliance or deviations were noted.
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Respiratory Protection Program The inspector reviewed the licensee's respiratory protection program to determine compliance with 10 CFR 20.103. A portion of this review included observation of a respiratory protection training session conducted on March 1,1978. See paragraph 15.d.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were noted.
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Posting and Control The inspector made several visits to selected plant areas between
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February 27 and March 3 to observe work activities. Specific attention was given to the following items:
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Special Work Permit (SWP) and Radiation Work Permit (RWP) areas.
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Housekeeping
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Identification and control of contamina6ed areas Radioactive materials storage areas
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Laundry facilities
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Health physics supplies and equipment
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Controls for contaminated tools and equipment
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Respirator cleaning and storage areas
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Health physics counting room
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First aid supplies
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Radioactive waste handling and storage areas
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Independent measurements made by the inspector.
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The above visits included a review of the licensee's program to detemine compliance with the following requirements:
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SWP/RWP requirements
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No items of noncomplaince or deviations were noted.
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Radioactive and Contaminated Material Control The inspector examined procedures for controlling contaminated tools and equipment.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were noted.
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Surveys The inspector reviewed the licensee's survey program to determine com-pliance with approved procedures,10 CFR 20.201 and 10 CFR 20.401.b.
I No items of noncompliance or deviations were nuted.
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Instruments and Equipment The inspector examined the inventcry, response tests, and calibration of various Health Physics instruments and equipment to determine compliance with procedures and Technical Specification requirenents.
This involved a review of the following types of instruments and
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Portable survey instruments
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Fixed personnel monitoring equipment (e.g., portal monitors,
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friskers, hand and foot counters)
Constant air monitors (CAM's)
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io items of noncompliance or deviations were noted.
11. Procedures The inspector reviewed changes and revisions to radiological procedures made between February 18, 1977 and March 1, 1978.
It was noted that
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several procedure changes were processed during the above mentioned period. These changes were properly reviewed and approved by designated licensee personnel.
12. Notification and Reports The inspector examined records of notifications and reports to determine compliance with the following requirements:
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The following two apparent items of noncompliance were noted:
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10 CFR 19.13(a) states, in part: "Radia ion exposure data for an individual, and the results of any measurements, analyses, and calculations of radioactive material deposited or retained in the body of an individual, shall be reported to the individual as specified in this section...."
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Contrary to the above, reports required by 10 CFR 19.13(d) and 10 CFR 20.408 for the period January 1,1977 - March 3,1978 did not include whole body and/or bioassay results.
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10 CFR 18.13(d) states: "When a licensee is required pursuant
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to 10 CFR 20.405 or 10 CFR 20.408 of tais chapter to report to
the Comission any exposure of an individual to radiation or radioactive material the licensee shall also provide the individual
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a report on his exposure data included therein. Such report shall
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be transmitted at a time not later than the transmittal to the Comis sion. "
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Contrary to the above, approximately 50 required reports to individuals and the Comission for the period January 1,1977 -
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Health Physics Logs The inspector reviewed radiological activities documented in the licensee's Health Physics Logs for the period January 1,1977 through March 1,1978.
It appears that the licensee does not have a well established program for maintaining a routine H.P. Log or documentation of health physics incidents. A licensee representative stated that a program will be developed for documenting health physics incidents and follow up corrective action.
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Licensee Audits The inspector reviewed audits performed by the licensee.
Records indicated that audits of Health Physics activities were conducted on the following dates:
January 5 and 6,1977 August 12-15, 1977 January 19-20, 1978 The above reports were reviewed for scope and timely follow-up action for items identified during the audits.
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Exit Interview A]
At the conclusion of the inspectior, on March 3,1978, the inspection s
findings were discussed with those individuals denoted in paragraph 1.
The items discussed and the licensee's position with respect to these items, as applicable, follow:
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Scope of Inspection The inspector outlined the areas inspected.
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Items of Noncompliance
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The two apparent items of noncompliance were discussed.
(See paragraph 12)
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Radiation Levels in Reactor Building The licensee stated that a decision will be made concerning
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appropriate action for certain areas in the Reactor Building
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where radiation levels exceed design criteria.
(See Inspection Reports 50-313/74-15 and 50-313/77-04.)
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Refresher Training for Non-Regular Personnel The licensee stated th:st a radiation protection and respirator refresher training program will be established for non-regular p
plant employees.
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