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Unplanned Intakes of Airborne Radioactive Material by Individuals at Nuclear Power Plants
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Issue date: 11/12/1992
From: Grimes B
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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IN-92-075, NUDOCS 9211050202
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UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555 November 12, 1992 NRC INFORMATION NOTICE 92-75: UNPLANNED INTAKES OF AIRBORNE RADIOACTIVE

MATERIAL BY INDIVIDUALS AT NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

Addressees

All holders of operating licenses or construction permits for nuclear power

reactors.

Purpose

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this information

notice to alert licensees to unplanned personnel intakes of radioactive

materials because of inadequate radiological, engineering, and procedural

controls regarding radiologically contaminated materials. It is expected that

recipients will review the 'information for applicability to their facilities

and consider actions, as appropriate, to avoid similar problems. However, suggestions contained in this information notice are not 'NRC requirements;

therefore, no specific action or written response is required.

Description of Circumstances

During two events in 1991 at nuclear reactor facilities, licensee employees

received unplanned intakes of-radioactive material while performing work in

radiologically controlled areas. The following discussions of these events

suggest inadequate licensee control in certain areas.

Fitzpatrick

On May 23, 1991, four workers signed a radiation work permit (RWP) to enter

the torus room to remove insulation from a section of pipe. One was a health

physics technician (HPT) who was to provide continuous job coverage. All were

dressed in accordance with the RWP requirements, which included double

protective clothing (PC) and a negative pressure'(particulate) respirator.

The HPT took an air sample just before removing the outer metal casing around

the insulation. When the casing was removed, parts of the insulation crumbled

into powder and formed a "cloud" of radioactive material in the air. The HPT

then surveyed the insulation and obtained a survey meter reading that was much

higher than expected, greater than 10 mSv/h (in the R/h range). The HPT

promptly ordered the workers to stop work and leave the area. All four of the

workers were contaminated, some in the chest area and some on the face. They

all had inhaled small amounts of radioactive material. The licensee estimated

that the intakes ranged between two and four maximum permissible

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torus room while the insulation was being removed showed airborne radioactive

concentrations of approximately 97 times MPC.

About 10,minuteseafter the four workers entered the torus:room, two other- workers'signed the same.RWP tp erect"scaffoldinj in a room adjoining the torus

room.-These workers did n6t wear respirator's since the RWP did not require

respirators for use in the adjoining room. Consequently, after exiting the

area upon completing their work, both workers were found to be contaminated.

One was contaminated on the face and the other on the chest. The workers were

then decontaminated and sent to obtain a whole body count (WBC). The WBC

result's for these two workers indicated much higher intakes than any of the

members of the first group (approximately 27 MPC-hrs). The airborne

radioactive material from the torus room was the source of their intakes; this

material entered the room through a gap in a sleeve around a pipe passing

between the two rooms. Natural convection. between these two areas caused

contaminated airto flow rapidly into fh'e room where the two, workers were the.

erecting scaffolding. ' " ' ' . '

Du'ring 'the aS low as' is reasonably achievable (ALARA) pre-job,review.meeting

that'was conducted td,'di'scuss.the torus-room scope-of work, the li~censee's

ALARA grouporecommended'using' a hi-gh efficiency particulate air (HEPA) ,

filtration system while removing: insulation.' However, the licensee did not

use a HEPA filter sy-st'em. 'Use of the HEPA system would have required removing

a heavy concrete floor plug to gain access to the torus room., To remove the

plug, the licensee needed to use a crane; maintenance personnel were requested

to remove the plug, but could not support.the job in a timely manner.

Therefore', faced with' a delay of several:'hours, the chief.HPT and the, radiological 's'upervisor' (RS). decided to disregard the;recommendation from the

ALARA'group 'and deleted the HEPA system.requirement-fromthe RWP. However, -

the chief HPT and the RS had riot attended the pre-j6b ALARA 1briefing, where

workers stated that more insulation would need to be removed than originally-,

indicated and that health physics (HP) personnel had not surveyed this

additional larger area of insulation. As a result of.missing the ALARA

briefing;,th6 chief HPT and'RS-'used incompTeteinformation and inadequate pre- job'surveys in-their decision to dMelte theHEPA systema recommendation.,

The decision to remove lhe~insulatiodn without using the HEPA system did not

prompt the licensee to reevaluate theiadequacy of the respiratory protection

required by the RWP. For example, a-negative pressure respirator has a

maximum protection factor of 50,, while apositive~pressure (continuous

respirator hasa maximum protecti6n fad't'or o'f, flow)

2000. Therefore, a positive.- ,-

pressure' respfrator Would havebetter protected the workers.

Th6'lidnsee' evaluated thi's evYent and" fou'nd Iinadequate communication between

the insulation remoVe'rs,"th6'ILARA 'group,.and.HP personnel, and reached the

folldwing conclusions. The 'scq'ejof work was' not communicated, adequately- to -

radiation protection personhel. Also, the ALARA group did not adequately

consider the information presented by insulation removers regarding the

condition of the insulation and the amount of insulation to be removed. , ,,

IN 92-75 November 12, 1992 Further, the change in job scope did not prompt the licensee to reevaluate the

adequacy of the initial planning and job requirements.

Limerick

On March 25, 1991, a group of maintenance workers entered the reactor cavity

for

to perform general inspections and housekeeping activities in preparationposted

flooding of the cavity. Access to the transfer canal was roped off and

with a sign stating "Caution: Do Not Enter." [The transfer canal is a narrow

and

passageway that connects the reactor cavity to the spent fuel pool (SFP)

is used to transfer fuel between the two areas.] The RWP specified "Entry

had

Into The Transfer Canal Prohibited Under This RWP." The reactor cavity the

been decontaminated, but the transfer canal had not; personnel conducting

last transfer canal survey had found loose contamination levels of 0.24 mGy/h

(24 mrad/h), smearable.

the

The licensee job leader (JL) and his crew entered the cavity after signing

RWP. They inspected the reactor vessel flange and started general

housekeeping activities, including vacuum cleaning of the cavity area. During

these activities, the crew found indications of a surface defect in the vessel

flange. As a result, the JL summoned assistance from Reactor Services Section the

(RSS) personnel. The RSS superintendent and another RSS engineer entered the

cavity to inspect the flange. After the engineers inspected the flange, crew removed the service platform and completed its housekeeping. The JL then

the

removed the rope and the "Caution: Do Not Enter" sign at the entrance to gate

transfer canal. The work crew then removed a "stop log gate," (a large

installed between the transfer canal and the SFP), at the end of the transfer

canal near the SFP. While the gate was being lifted, the JL noted that some

sealant material had broken off and fallen on the floor of the transfer canal.a

Since the vacuum cleaner had been removed from the cavity, the JL asked 7that

brush and dustpan be sent down.

The JL then entered the transfer canal. Even though he had just removed the

rope barrier and sign, the RWP prohibiting such entry was still in effect.

Therefore, he was in violation of the RWP. While cleaning the transfer canal, he noticed some damage to the stop log gate guides, and exited the canal to

summon the RSS engineers to inspect the guides. The JL then escorted the two

engineers into the transfer canal to perform the inspection, again in

violation of the RWP.

On leaving the cavity, the JL removed his protective clothi'ng and went to the

whole body contamination monitor on the refueling floor to check for

contamination. The monitor alarmed, and a later survey indicated

contamination around his neck and upper torso. HP personnel escorted the JL

to a decontamination facility where extensive decontamination efforts were

performed. However, no change in count rate was noted, indicating a possible

intake of radioactive material. The licensee final estimate of the intake was

less than 50 MPC-hr.

III

IN 92-75 November 12, 1992 The region held an enforcement conference with

the licensee to discuss NRC

staff concerns with programmatic weaknesses, including

inadequate HP controls, poor communication between procedure violations, inadequate understanding of the hazards that can the JL and HP, and an

and brush in a highly contaminated area. result from using a dustpan

Discussion

Section 20.103(b) of Title 10 of the Code of Federal

(10 CFR 20.103), "Exposure of individuals to concentrationsRegulations

materials in air in restricted areas," requires of radioactive

engineering controls, to the extent practicable, the use of process or other

airborne radioactive material.' In the Fitzpatrick to limit concentrations of

system was an available engineering control. case, the HEPA filtration

is not practicable, the licensee is required toWhen the use of these controls

use other precautionary

procedures, such as increased surveillance, limitation

provision of respiratory protective equipment to of working times, or

radioactive material to~as low as is reasonably limit personnel intakes of

achievable.

Worker intakes of radioactive-material at nuclear

far below the limits of 10 CFR Part 20.. During power plants are generally

airborne radioactive, material is of little concern.normal/plant operation, discussed herein demonstrate-the need for vigilance However, the events

activities that could significantly increase in conducting maintenance

These examples indicate that some licensees have airborne radioactive material.

certain radiological control requirements. In not adequately implemented

both of these events, process

or other engineering controls,. (e.g., HEPA filtration

and pre-work ALARA briefings) were available to systems, roped-off areas

help

airborne radioactive material, but were not effectively control the intake of

used.

This information notice requires no specific action

you have any questions about this matter, please or written response. If

listed below or the appropriate Nuclear Reactor call the technical contact

manager. Regulation (NRR) project

Brian K. Grimes, Director

Division of Operating Reactor Support

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical contacts: Jack M. Bell, NRR

(301) 504-1083

,Daniel R. Carter, NRR

(301) 504-1848 Ronald L. Nimitz, RI

(215) 337-5267 Attachment: List of Recently Issued NRC Information Notices

K-attachment

IN 92-75 November 12, 1992 LIST OF RECENTLY ISSUED

NRC INFORMATION NOTICES

Information Date of

Notice No. Subject Issuance Issued to

92-74 Power Oscillations at 11/10/92 All holders of OLs or CPs

Washington Nuclear for nuclear power reactors.

Power Unit 2

92-61, Loss of High Head 11/06/92 All holders of OLs or CPs

Supp. 1 Safety Injection for nuclear power reactors.

92-73 Removal of A Fuel 11-04/92 All holders of OLs or CPs

Element from A Re- for nuclear power reactors.

search Reactor Core

While Critical

92-59, Horizontally-Installed 11/04/92 All holders of OLs or CPs

Rev. 1 Motor-Operated Gate for nuclear power reactors.

Valves

92-72 Employee Training and 10/28/92 All U.S. Nuclear Regulatory

Shipper Registration Commission Licensees.

Requirements for Trans- porting Radioactive

Materials

91-64, Site Area Emergency 10/07/92 All holders of OLs or CPs

Supp. 1 Resulting from A Loss for nuclear power reactors.

of Non-Class IE

Uninterruptible Power

Supplies

92-71 Partial Plugging of 09/30/92 All holders of OLs or CPs

Suppression Pool for nuclear power reactors.

Strainers At A

Foreign BWR

92-70 Westinghouse Motor-Operated 09/25/92 All holders of OLs or CPs

Valve Performance Data for nuclear power reactors.

Supplied to Nuclear Power

Plant Licensees

92-69 Water Leakage from Yard 09/22/92 All holders of OLs or CPs

Area Through Conduits for nuclear power reactors.

Into Buildings

OL = Operating License

CP = Construction Permit

IN 92-75 K<J November 12, 1992 The region held an enforcement conference with the licensee to discuss NRC

staff concerns with programmatic weaknesses, including procedure violations, inadequate HP controls, poor communication between the JL and HP, and an

inadequate understanding of the hazards that can result from using a dustpan

and brush in a highly contaminated area.

Discussion

Section 20.103(b) of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations

(10 CFR 20.103), "Exposure of individuals to concentrations of radioactive

materials in air in restricted areas," requires the use of process or other

engineering controls, to the extent practicable, to limit concentrations of

airborne radioactive material. In the Fitzpatrick case, the HEPA filtration

system was an available engineering control. When the use of these controls

is not practicable, the licensee is required to use other precautionary

procedures, such as increased surveillance, limitation of working times, or

provision of respiratory protective equipment to limit personnel intakes of

radioactive material to as low as is reasonably achievable.

Worker intakes of radioactive material at nuclear power plants are generally

far below the limits of 10 CFR Part 20. During normal plant operation, airborne radioactive material is of little concern. However, the events

discussed herein demonstrate the need for vigilance in conducting maintenance

activities that could significantly increase airborne radioactive material.

These examples indicate that some licensees have not adequately implemented

certain radiological control requirements. In both of these events, process

or other engineering controls, (e.g., HEPA filtration systems, roped-off areas

and pre-work ALARA briefings) were available to help control the intake of

airborne radioactive material, but were not effectively used.

This information notice requires no specific action or written response. If

you have any questions about this matter, please call the technical contact

listed below or the appropriate Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) project

manager. Original signed bY

Brian K.Grimes

Brian K. Grimes, Director

- Division of Operating Reactor Support

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical contacts: Jack M. Bell, NRR

(301) 504-1083 Daniel R. Carter, NRR

(301) 504-1848 Ronald L. Nimitz, RI -

(215) 337-5267 Attachment: List of Recently Issued NRC Information Notices v

DOCUMENT NAME: 92-75.IN

  • SEE PREVIOUS CONCURRENCE.

OFC PRPB:DREP SC:PREP:DREP TECHED BC:PRPB:DREP D:DREP/NRR

NAME DCarter JWigginton JK, in LCunningham FCongel

DATE 8/25/92* 8/25/92* 30/92* 8/25/92* 8/27/92*

OFC BC:OGCB:DORS OGCB:DORS

NAME GHMarcus JPetrosino

10/16/92* 1//2// 10/14/92*

IN 92-XX

October XX, 1992 Discussion

Section 20.103(b) of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR

20.103), "Exposure of individuals to concentrations of radioactive materials

in air in restricted areas," requires the use of process or other engineering

controls, to the extent practicable, to limit concentrations of airborne

radioactive material. In the Fitzpatrick case, the HEPA filtration system was

an available engineering control. When the use of these controls is not

practicable, the licensee is required to use other precautionary procedures, such as increased surveillance, limitation of working times, or provision of

respiratory protective equipment to limit personnel intakes of radioactive

material to as low as is reasonably achievable.

Worker intakes of radioactive material at nuclear power plants are generally

far below the limits of 10 CFR Part 20. During normal plant operation, airborne radioactive material is of little concern. However, the events

discussed herein demonstrate the need for vigilance in conducting maintenance

activities that could significantly increase airborne radioactive material.

These examples indicate that some licensees have not adequately implemented

radiological control requirements. In both of these events, process or other

engineering controls, (e.g., HEPA filtration systems, roped-off areas and pre- work ALARA briefings) were available to help control the intake of airborne

radioactive material, but were not effectively used.

This information notice requires no specific action or written response. If

you have any questions about this matter, please call the technical contact

listed below or the appropriate Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) project

manager.

Brian K. Grimes, Director

Division of Operating Reactor Support

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical contacts: Jack M. Bell, NRR

(301) 504-1083 Daniel R. Carter, NRR

(301) 504-1848 Ronald L. Nimitz, RI

(215) 337-5267 Attachment: List of Recently Issued NRC Information Notices

DOCUMENT NAME: AIRRADIO.IN

  • SEE PREVIOUS CONCURRENCE.

OFC PRPB:DREP SC:PREP:DREP TECHED BC:PRPB:DREP D:DREP/NRR

NAME DCarter JWigginton JMain LCunningham FCongel

DATE 8/25/92* 8/25/92* 9/30/92* 8/25/92* 8/27/92*

OFC BC:OGCB:DORS DIR:DORS OGCB:DORS

NAME GHMarcus BKGrime JPetrosino

DATE 10/16/92 XQ10/ /92 10/14/92*

  • < IN 92-XX

October XX, 1992 Page 4 of

Discussion

Section 20.103(b)(1) of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Requla ons (10 CFR

20.103), "Exposure of individuals to concentrations of radio tive materials

in air in restricted areas," requires, the use of process other engineering

controls to the extent practicable,to limit airborne radi ctivity. When the

use of these controls is not practicable, the licensee i required to use

other precautionary procedures, such as increased surv lance, limitation of

working times, or provision of respiratory protectiv equipment to limit

personnel intakes of radioactive material to as low/as is reasonably

achievable.

Worker intakes of radioactive material at nucl r power plants are generally

below the limits of 10 CFR Part 20 by several orders of magnitude. During

normal plant operation, occupational airborn hazards are normally of little

concern. However, the events discussed ab ve demonstrate the need for

increased vigilance in conducting mainte nce activities that could

significantly increase the amount of ai borne radioactive material. These

examples suggest that some licensees e not adequately implementing their own

radiological control requirements. n both of these events, process or other

engineering controls, (e.g., HEPA ltration systems, roped-off areas and pre- work ALARA briefings) were avail le or in place to help control the intake of

airborne radioactive material, t were not adequately utilized.

This information notice requ es no specific action or written response. If

you have any questions abou this matter, please call the technical contact

listed below or the appro iate Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) project

manager.

Brian K. Grimes, Director

Division of Operating Reactor Support

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical co tacts: Jack M. Bell, NRR

(301) 504-1083 Daniel R. Carter, NRR

(301) 504-1848 Ronald L. Nimitz, RI

(215) 337-5267 OCUMENT NAME: AIRRADIO.IN f

  • SEE PREVIOUS CONCURRENCE.

OFC PRPB:DREP SC:PREP:DREP TECHED BC:PRPB:DREP D:DREP/NRR

NAME DCarter JWigginton JMain LCunningham FCongel

DATE 8/25/92* 8/25/92* 9/30/92* 8/25/92* 8/27/92*

OFC BC:OGCB: DIR:DORS OGCB:DORS

NAME GHMarcups6 BKGrimefik JPetrosino

DATE 10/1L(/92 10/ /92 10/14/92*

  • S ' V IN 92-XX

October XX, 1992 Discussion

Section 20.103(b)(1) of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Re ulati ns (10 CFR

20.103), "Exposure of individuals to concentrations of radioac ive materials

in air in restricted areas," requires, the use of process or ther engineering

controls to the extent practicable,to limit airborne radio tivity. When the

use of these controls is not practicable, the licensee is equired to use

other precautionary procedures, such as increased surveij ance, limitation of

working times, or provision of respiratory protective quipment to limit

personnel intakes of radioactive material to as low a is reasonably

achievable.

Worker intakes of radioactive material at nuclear power plants are generally

below the limits of 10 CFR Part 20 by several o ders of magnitude. During

normal plant operation, occupational airborne azards are normally of little

concern. However, the events discussed abov demonstrate the need for

increased vigilance in conducting maintenan e activities that could

significantly increase the amount of airb ne radioactive material. These

examples suggest that some licensees are ot adequately implementing their own

radiological control requirements. In oth of these events, process or other

engineering controls, (e.g., HEPA fil ation systems, roped-off areas and pre- work ALARA briefings) were available/or in place to help control the intake of

airborne radioactive material, but ere not adequately utilized.

This information notice requires o specific action or written response. If

you have any questions about th~s matter, please call the technical contact

listed below or the appropria Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) project

manager.

nran K. Grimes, Director

Division of Operating Reactor Support

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical contact Jack M. Bell, NRR

(301) 504-1083 Daniel R. Carter, NRR

(301) 504-1848 Ronald L. Nimitz, RI

(215) 337-5267 DOCU NT NAME: AIRRADIO.IN

  • E PREVIOUS CONCURRENCE.

OFC PRPB:DREP SC:PREP:DREP TECHED BC:PRPB:DREP D:DREP/NRR

NAME DCarter JWigginton JMain LCunningham FCongel

DATE 8/25/92* 8/25/92* 9/30/92* 8/25/92* 8/27/92*

OFC BC:OGCB:DORS DIR:DORS OGCB:Di S

NAME GHMarcus BKGrimes JPetron

DATE 10/ /92 10/ /92 10/07/92*\"0'

IN 92-XX

October XX, 199 Discussion

Section 20.103(b)(1) of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Re ulativ (10 CFR

20.103), "Exposure of individuals to concentrations of radioacti e materials

in air in restricted areas," requires, the use of process or her

engineering controls to the extent practicable,to limit airbo ne

radioactivity. When the use of these controls is not practiable, the

licensee is required to use other precautionary procedures such as increased

surveillance, limitation of working times, or provision respiratory

protective equipment to limit personnel intakes of rad active material to as

low as is reasonably achievable.

Worker intakes of radioactive material at nuclear ower plants are generally

below the limits of 10 CFR Part 20 by several or rs of magnitude. During

normal plant operation, occupational airborne h ards are normally of little

concern. However, the events discussed above emonstrate the need for

increased vigilance in conducting maintenanc activities that could

significantly increase the amount of airbor e radioactive material. These

examples suggest that some licensees are ot adequately implementing their own

radiological control requirements. In bth of these events, process or other

engineering controls, ( e.g., HEPA fil ation systems, roped-off areas and

pre-work ALARA briefings) were avail e or in place to help control the

intake of airborne radioactive mate al, but were not adequately utilized.

This information notice requires o specific action or written response. If

you have any questions about ths matter, please call the technical contact

listed below or the appropria Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) project

manager.

Brian K. Grimes, Director

Division of Operating Reactor Support

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical conta s: Jack M. Bell, NRR

(301) 504-1083 Daniel R. Carter, NRR

(301) 504-1848 Ronald L. Nimitz, RI

(215) 337-5267 DCUMENT NAME: AIRRADIO.IN

  • SEE PREVOUS CON R CE.

OFC R . REP E:DREP TECHED B1::PRPB:DREP D:DREP/NRR

NAME Do r nton JMain LiCunningham FCongel

DATE 9/30/92*1 8, 125/92* 8/27/92*

OFC C: GCB DORS DIR:DORS OG. RS

NAME GHMarcus BKGrimes JPe tidsino

DATE 10/ /92 10/ /92 10/7 /92

  • IN

-> j 92-XX

September XX, 1992 Page 5 of X

This information notice requires no specific action or written response. If

you have any questions about this matter, please contact the technical contact

listed below, one of the Board representatives listed on the attachments or

the appropriate Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) project manager.

Charles E. Rossi, Director

Division of Operational Events A sessment

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regu ation

Technical contact: Daniel R. Carter, NRR

(301) 504-1848 Jack M. Bell, NRR

(301) 504-1083 Ronald L. Nimitz, RI

(215) 337-5267 Attachment: List of Recen ly Issued NRC Information Notices

DOCUMENT NAME: 92-68.IN

  • SEE PREVIOUS CONCURRENCE.

OFC PRPB:DREP SC:PREP:DREP TECHED BC:PRPB:DREP D:DREP/NRR

NAME DCar r JWigginton Jmain 9A LCunningham FCongel

DATE 8/ /92* 8/ /92* 813D/92* 8/25/92* 8/27/92*

OFC BC:OGCB:DOEA DIR:DOEA OGCB

NAME GHMarcus CERossi JPetrosino

DATE 9/ /92 9/ /92 9/ /92

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Atm 2 7 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR: Charles E. Rossi, Director

Division of Operational Events Assessment

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

FROM: Frank J. Congel, Director

Division of Radiation Protection

and Emergency Preparedness

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF INFORMATION NOTICE 92-XX, "UNPLANNED

INTAKES OF AIRBORNE RADIOACTIVE MATER AL AT NUCLEAR POWER

PLANTS/

Enclosed is the subject draft information notice N), describing personnel

intakes of radioactive materials as a result of i adequate radiological

controls associated with working with contaminated materials. This draft IN

has benefitted from the review, comment; and Spport of all Regions.

Please issue this IN to emphasize the impor ance of using proper radiological, engineering, and procedural controls. To0 btain additional information, please contact Dan Carter at 504-1848.

figinal signed by Frank J.Congel

Frank J. Congel, Director

Division of Radiation Protection

and Emergency Preparedness

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure: Draft Information Notice

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