ML080070537

Review of the Dow Triga Research Reactor Emergency Plan

ML080070537
Person / Time
Site:	Dow Chemical Company
Issue date:	01/09/2008
From:	Pierce S NRC/NRR/ADRA/DPR/PRTA
To:	Rigot W Dow Chemical Co
PIERCE S, NRR/DPR/PRTA 415-2261
References
TAC MD6409
Download: ML080070537 (4)

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January 9, 2008 Mr. Ward L. Rigot Dow Chemical Company 1602 Building Midland, MI 48674

SUBJECT:

REVIEW OF THE DOW TRIGA RESEARCH REACTOR EMERGENCY PLAN (TAC MD6409)

Dear Mr. Rigot:

This letter acknowledges receipt of your letter dated September 14, 2007, which transmitted changes to the DOW TRIGA Research Reactor Emergency Response Plan submitted under the provisions of 10 CFR 50.54(q). You determined that the changes were significant and warranted prior NRC review.

The staff has completed a technical and regulatory review of the proposed Emergency Plan changes and supporting documentation. We have concluded that incorporation of the proposed changes does not decrease the effectiveness of the Dow TRIGA Research Reactor Emergency Plan and the plan, as changed, continues to meet the requirements of Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50, therefore, NRC prior approval is not required.

The staff reviewed the proposed changes to the Dow TRIGA Research Reactor Emergency Plan and has determined that the Plan is in compliance with the following regulations and guidance:

• 10 CFR 50.34(b)(6)(v)

• Regulatory Guide 2.6, Emergency Planning for Research and Test Reactors

• ANSI-15.16, Emergency Planning for Research Reactors

• NUREG-0849, Standard Review Plan for the Review and Evaluation of Emergency Plans for Research and Test Reactors

• NRC Information Notice 97-34, Deficiencies in Licensee Submittals Regarding Terminology for Radiological Emergency Action Levels in Accordance with the New Part 20 Implementation of these changes will be subject to inspection to confirm that they did not decrease the effectiveness of your emergency plan. In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of this letter will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room. If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-2261 or Alexander Adams at (301) 415-1127.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Stephen Pierce, Project Manager Research and Test Reactors Branch Docket No. 50-264 Division of Policy and Rulemaking cc: Please see next page Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Dow Chemical Company Docket No. 50-264 cc:

Office of the Mayor 333 West Ellsworth Midland, MI 48640 Office of the Governor Room 1 - Capitol Building Lansing, MI 48913 Alex Pollock Chair, Radiation Safety Committee 2030/410 Dow Center Midland, MI 48674 Dr. Kevin Hool, Level 1 Manager, The Dow Chemical Company 1897 Building Midland, MI 48667 Test, Research, and Training Reactor Newsletter University of Florida 202 Nuclear Sciences Center Gainesville, FL 32611

January 9, 2008 Mr. Ward L. Rigot Dow Chemical Company 1602 Building Midland, MI 48674

SUBJECT:

REVIEW OF THE DOW TRIGA RESEARCH REACTOR EMERGENCY PLAN (TAC MD6409)

Dear Mr. Rigot:

This letter acknowledges receipt of your letter dated September 14, 2007, which transmitted changes to the DOW TRIGA Research Reactor Emergency Response Plan submitted under the provisions of 10 CFR 50.54(q). You determined that the changes were significant and warranted prior NRC review.

The staff has completed a technical and regulatory review of the proposed Emergency Plan changes and supporting documentation. We have concluded that incorporation of the proposed changes does not decrease the effectiveness of the Dow TRIGA Research Reactor Emergency Plan and the plan, as changed, continues to meet the requirements of Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50, therefore, NRC prior approval is not required.

The staff reviewed the proposed changes to the Dow TRIGA Research Reactor Emergency Plan and has determined that the Plan is in compliance with the following regulations and guidance:

• 10 CFR 50.34(b)(6)(v)

• Regulatory Guide 2.6, Emergency Planning for Research and Test Reactors

• ANSI-15.16, Emergency Planning for Research Reactors

• NUREG-0849, Standard Review Plan for the Review and Evaluation of Emergency Plans for Research and Test Reactors

• NRC Information Notice 97-34, Deficiencies in Licensee Submittals Regarding Terminology for Radiological Emergency Action Levels in Accordance with the New Part 20 Implementation of these changes will be subject to inspection to confirm that they did not decrease the effectiveness of your emergency plan. In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of this letter will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room. If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-2261 or Alexander Adams at (301) 415-1127.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Stephen Pierce, Project Manager Research and Test Reactors Branch Docket No. 50-264 Division of Policy and Rulemaking cc: Please see next page Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation DISTRIBUTION:

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