ML12261A136
| ML12261A136 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | West Valley Demonstration Project, P00M-032 |
| Issue date: | 04/19/2012 |
| From: | State of NY, Energy Research & Development Authority |
| To: | NRC/FSME/DWMEP/DURLD |
| References | |
| RP-RPP002.00 | |
| Download: ML12261A136 (4) | |
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West Valley Site Management Program RECORD OF REVISION AND DISTRIBUTION TITLE: Radiation Safety Officer for the Retained Premises RP-RPP002.00 Record of Revision:
Description of Change(s) Date Im (and pages affected) Issued RP-RPP002.00 Original issue 04/19/2012 Record of Distribution:
Record of Distribution Date (Distribution List) Distributed RP-RPP002.00 WVSMP Plans and Procedures Manuals 04/19/2012 (AOC Office, SDA and Annex)
Central Files (Original with green sheets)
RP-RPP002.00 Transmittal to Chad Glenn, NRC 07/30/2012 (under separate cover PJB/12amdO19.ejt)
Edward Traverso, RSO, RP-RSC, Controlled Binder 1 Tom Attridge, RP-RSC Controlled Binder 2 Paul Bembia, RP-RSC Controlled Binder 3 RP-RSC Controlled Binder 4 (never issued)
Jean Williams., RP-RSC Controlled Binder 5 Duane Quayle, EnergySolutions, (Radiation and Safety Contractor Manager) RP-RSC Controlled Binder 6 Central Files 10512 RP-RSC Controlled Binder 7 Elizabeth Lowes, RP-RSC Controlled Binder 8 Alita Dueringer, RP-RSC Controlled Binder 9 FRM002.05
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FRM002.05
West Valley Site Management Program Page 1 of 2 RETAINED PREMISES RADIATION PROTECTION PROCEDURES 04/19/2012
SUBJECT:
Radiation Safety Officer for the Retained Premises RP-RPP002.00 1.0 PURPOSE This document establishes the responsibilities and duties of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for the Retained Premises.
2.0 QUALIFICATIONS The RSO will be qualified' by training and experience for the types and quantities of radioactive contamination that may be encountered on the Retained Premises, and will be supported by the West Valley Site Management Program (WVSMP) safety staff and radiation support contractor.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY The RSO will be responsible for managing the day-to-day implementation of the Retained Premises Radiation Protection Program (RP-RPP) for all work on the Retained Premises that involves the possible exposure to radioactive materials or contamination discovered on the Retained Premises.
The RSO will be a member of the Part 20 Radiation Safety Committee (Part 20 RSC), and will work closely with the Part 20 RSC and executive management to implement the RP-RPP.
4.0 DUTIES To effectively fulfill the RSO responsibilities for the Retained Premises, the RSO, in conjunction with the safety staff, will:
- Review activities involving the handling of radioactive material including coordinating radiation monitoring and surveying for areas where radioactive contamination is known, or suspected to be present, on the Retained Premises.
- Monitor radiological work for compliance with procedures, rules, regulations and the requirements imposed by the Part 20 RSC.
a Coordinate the packaging and shipping of any radioactive material (e.g., samples) leaving the Retained Premises.
- Evaluate and manage dosimetry needs and resources for the following:
- Distribution and processing of personnel monitoring devices
- Requirement for, and evaluation of, bioassays
- Management of personnel exposure and bioassay records in the WVSMP central files
- Notification of individuals and their supervisors of exposures that are approaching maximum permissible levels
- Recommendation and supervision of remedial actions as approved by the Part 20 RSC
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- Ensure that personnel receive appropriate radiation training and instruction, including annual refresher training and training updates as required by changes in procedures or requirements.
- Ensure that radiation safety evaluations are conducted for work involving possible exposure to radioactive materials or contamination discovered on the Retained Premises.
- Assure that radiation postings. signs and labels comply with the regulations.
- Ensure that records pertinent to the WVSMP RP-RPP are adequately maintained.
0 Terminate any project or activity that is determined to be a threat to health or property.
- Manage the radiation safety support contractor in planning and conduct of work performed for the WVSMP.
5.0 TRAINING The RSO shall identify and attend a formal course related to the duties of the RSO, at least biennially, and preferably annually.