ML14199A389
| ML14199A389 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission |
| Issue date: | 08/15/2014 |
| From: | Kevin Hsueh Research and Test Reactors Branch B |
| To: | Goodwin C State of RI, Atomic Energy Comm |
| Bassett C | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML14199A495 | List: |
| References | |
| IR-2014-202 | |
| Download: ML14199A389 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000193/2014202
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OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION
August 15, 2014
Dr. Cameron Goodwin, Director
Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center
Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission
16 Reactor Road
Narragansett, RI 02882-1165
SUBJECT: RHODE ISLAND ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION - NRC SECURITY-
RELATED INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-193/2014-202 AND NOTICE OF
VIOLATION
Dear: Dr. Goodwin:
This refers to the inspection conducted on March 3-6 and July 7-10, 2014, at the Rhode Island
Nuclear Science Center Reactor facility and subsequent call on August 15, 2014 (Inspection
Report No. 50-193/2014-202). The inspection included a review of activities authorized for your
facility. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to security and
compliance with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions rules and regulations,
implementation of certain compensatory measures, and compliance with the conditions of your
license. The inspector reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and
interviewed personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that a Severity Level IV
violation of NRC requirements occurred. The violation was evaluated in accordance with the
NRC Enforcement Policy. The current Enforcement Policy is included on the NRC's Web site at
(http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html). The violation is cited in
the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) and the circumstances surrounding it are described in
detail hereafter. The violation is being cited in the Notice because, prior to March 6, 2014, the
licensee failed to prevent various individuals without proper authorization from having
unescorted access to vital areas of the non-power reactor facility as required. Additionally, at
least one person was allowed access to Safeguards Information-Modified Handling without the
required determination of trustworthiness and reliability as required by 10 CFR 73.57(g).
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the
enclosed Notice when preparing your response. If you have additional information that you
believe the NRC should consider, you may provide it in your response to the Notice. The NRC
review of your response to the Notice will also determine whether further enforcement action is
necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
The material enclosed herewith contains Security-Related Information in accordance with
10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals could present a security
vulnerability. Therefore, the material in the enclosures will not be made available electronically
for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC's document system
(ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION
C. Goodwin -2-
If Security Related Information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please mark
your entire response Security-Related Information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and
follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1). In accordance with
10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii), the NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Craig Bassett at 301-466-4495
or via electronic mail at Craig.Bassett@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Kevin Hsueh, Chief
Research and Test Reactors Oversight Branch
Division of Policy and Rulemaking
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Docket No. 50-193
License No. R-95
Non-Public Enclosure(s):
NRC Inspection Report No. 50-193/2014-202
Document transmitted herewith contains security related information. When separated from the enclosure, this letter
is uncontrolled.
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION
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Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission Docket No. 50-193
cc:
Governor
222 State House Room 115 Dr. Nancy E. Breen
Providence, RI 02903 Marine and Natural Sciences Building 226
Roger Williams University
Dr. Yana K. Reshetnyak One Old Ferry Road
Department of Physics Bristol, RI 02809
University of Rhode Island
East Hall, 2 Lippitt Road Dr. Bahram Nassersharif
Kingston, RI 02881 Dean of Engineering
University of Rhode Island
Dr. Clinton Chichester, Chairman 102 Bliss Hall
Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission Kingston, RI 20881
College of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Building Dr. Howard Chun
7 Greenhouse Road Cranston High School East
Kingston, RI 02881 899 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
Dr. Jack Breen, Chairman
Nuclear and Radiation Safety Committee Supervising Radiological Health Specialist
Providence College Office of Occupational and Radiological
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Health
549 River Avenue Rhode Island Department of Health
Providence, RI 02918 3 Capitol Hill, Room 206
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Test, Research, and Training
Reactor Newsletter
202 Nuclear Sciences Center
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION
ML14199A389 (Letter); ML14199A495 (Package); ML14199A494 (NOV);
ML14199A398 (IR); *concurred via e-mail NRC-002
OFFICE NRR/DPR/PROB/RI* NRR/DPR/PROB/BC
NAME CBassett KHsueh
DATE 07/23/2014 08/15/2014