ML033380974
| ML033380974 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Watts Bar  |
| Issue date: | 12/03/2003 |
| From: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML033370058 | List: |
| References | |
| TAC MB7030 | |
| Download: ML033380974 (1) | |
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High Radiation Area 5.11 5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 5.11 High Radiation Area As provided in paragraph 20.1601(c) of 10 CFR Part 20, the following controls shall be applied to high radiation areas in place of the controls required by paragraph 20.1601(a) and (b) of 10 CFR Part 20:
5.11.1 High Radiation Areas with Dose Rates Not Exceeding 1.0 rem/hour at3O Centimeters from the Radiation Source or from any Surface Penetrated by the Radiation
- a.
Each entryway to such an area shall be barricaded and conspicuously posted as a high radiation area.
Such barricades may be opened as necessary to permit entry or exit of personnel or equipment.
- b.
Access to, and activities in, each such area shall be controlled by means of Radiation Work Permit (RWP) or equivalent that includes specification of radiation dose rates in the immediate work area(s) and other appropriate radiation protection equipment and measures.
- c.
Individuals qualified in radiation protection procedures and personnel continuously escorted by such individuals may be exempted from the requirement for an RWP or equivalent while performing their assigned duties provided that they are otherwise following plant radiation protection procedures for entry to, exit from, and work in such areas.
- d.
Each individual entering such an area shall possess:
- 1.
A radiation monitoring device that continuously displays radiation dose rates in the area; or
- 2.
A radiation monitoring device that continuously integrates the radiation dose rates in the area and alarms when the device's dose alarm setpoint is reached, with an appropriate alarm setpoint, or
- 3.
A radiation monitoring device that continuously transmits dose rate and cumulative dose information to a remote receiver monitored by radiation protection personnel responsible for controlling personnel radiation exposure within the area, or (continued)
Watts Bar -
Unit 1
- 5. 0-37 Amendment 49