IR 05000030/2012002
| ML12271A180 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Plum Brook File:National Aeronautics and Space Administration icon.png |
| Issue date: | 09/26/2012 |
| From: | Christine Lipa NRC/RGN-III/DNMS/MCID |
| To: | Lugo R US National Aeronautics & Space Admin (NASA), Lewis Research Ctr |
| Tapp J | |
| References | |
| IR-12-002 | |
| Download: ML12271A180 (9) | |
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September 26, 2012
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000030/12002(DNMS) AND 05000185/12002(DNMS) NASA PLUM BROOK REACTOR FACILITY
Dear Mr. Lugo:
On September 13, 2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed inspection activities at the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) Plum Brook Reactor Facility, Sandusky, Ohio. The purpose of the inspection was to determine whether decommissioning activities were conducted safely and in accordance with the NRC requirements. Specifically, during an onsite inspection on September 12 - 13, 2012, the inspector evaluated decommissioning performance and conducted independent confirmatory radiation surveys. At the conclusion of the onsite inspection on September 13, 2012, the inspector discussed the inspection results with members of your staff.
This inspection consisted of an examination of decommissioning activities at the NASA Plum Brook Reactor Facility as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations. Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the enclosed report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records, and interviews with personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, no violations were identified.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.
R. Lugo, III
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We will gladly discuss any questions you may have regarding this inspection.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Christine A. Lipa, Chief Materials Control, ISFSI, and Decommissioning Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety
Docket Nos. 050-00030 and 050-00185 License Nos. TR-3 and R-93
Enclosure:
NRC Inspection Report Nos. 05000030/12002(DNMS)
and 05000185/12002(DNMS)
cc w/encl:
Radiation Health Program Director,
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
S. Helmer, ODH M. Rubadue, ODH Division of Planning, Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency
P. Kolb, NASA, Plum Brook Station
W. Stoner, SAIC, Plum Brook Station