ML17056A251
| ML17056A251 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 08/18/1989 |
| From: | Ronald Bellamy NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Burkhardt L NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. |
| References | |
| IEIN-81-26, NUDOCS 8909010271 | |
| Download: ML17056A251 (4) | |
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Docket Nos.
50-220 50-410 Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation ATTN:
Mr. Lawrence Burkhardt, III Executive Vice President Nuclear Operations 301 Plainfield Road
- Syracuse, New York 13212 Gentlemen:
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SUBJECT:
DEFINITION OF "EXTREMITY" FOR PURPOSES OF SETTING OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify the NRC's position regarding the definition of."extremity" for purposes of setting occupational exposure limits.
NRC inspections have shown that a number of licensees are using a definition of "extremity" that is contrary to the provisions of 10 CFR Part 20. 101, "Radfatfon Dose Standards for Individuals in Restricted Areas".
This regulation specifies that "extremity" dose limits apply to the "hands and forearms; feet and ankles."
Information provided fn NRC Information Hotfce No. 81-26, Part 3, Supplement Ho. 1, has been misunderstood, and was not intended to change what fs considered to be an extremity.
This Informatfon Notice discusses placement of personnel dosimeters for determining whole body doses.
Because of this apparent mfsunderstanding, we plan no enforcement action ff your procedures have incorporated this misunderstanding.
Me have fssued the enclosed memorandum to provide clarification on the fntent of Information Notice No. 81-26, and what fs considered to be an extremity.
Me request that you ensure your procedures incorporate the applfcable dose limits of 10 CFR Part 20.
Your cooperation with us fn this matter fs appreciate'd.
Please contact ae ff you have any concerns or questions regarding this matter.
Sfncerely, Q>>peal 8~ed ~
- -:creld R. BellQny Ronald R. Se11aay, Chfef Facf1ftfes Radfologfcal Safety and Safeguards Branch Dfvfsfon of Radfatfon Safety and Safeguards
Enclosure:
Memorandum from LeHofne J.
Cunningham to Ronald R. Bellamy, et. al., dated June 22, 1989 40 0"r '
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V. Mangan, Senior Vice President D. Palmer, Acting Manager, Quality Assurance W. Kansen,
- Manager, Corporate Quality Assurance R.
G. Smith, Unit 2 Superintendent, Operations C.
- Beckham, Manager, Nuclear Quality Assurance Operations R.
B. Abbott, Unit 2 Station Superintendent J. Perry, Vice President, Quality Assurance K. Dahlberg, Unit I Station Superintendent R. Randall, Unit I Superintendent, Operations J. Willis, General Station Superintendent C. Terry, Vice President Nuclear Engineering and Licensing J.
F. Warden, New York Consumer Protection Branch Connor
& Wetterhahn Troy B. Conner, Jr.,
Esquire Gary D. Wilson, Senior Attorney John W. Keib, Esquire
- Director, Power Division, Department of Public Service, State State of New York, Department of Law Licensing Project
Local Public Document Room
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Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
NRC Resident Inspector State of New York of New York bcc w/encl:
Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
Management Assistant, DRMA (w/o encl)
DRP Section Chief PAO (2) Salp Reports and All Inspection Reports J.
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