ML19209A631
| ML19209A631 | |
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| Site: | 07100112 |
| Issue date: | 09/14/1979 |
| From: | NAVY, DEPT. OF |
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Introduction.
Under the provisions of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Materials License No. 45-16359-03 dated 16 March 1977, the Department of the Navy represented by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFACENCCOM) is authorized to receive, acquire, possess, deliver, or transfer certain radio-isotope thermoelectric generators (RTCs).
NAVFACENCCOM is further authorized to store, install, operate, utilize, and service the RTCs in the research, development, testing, evaluation, or operation of ?bval apparatus, equipment, and systems.
Changing, adjusting, or handling of the heat source capsules is not authorized.
Licensed RTC models and their corresponding Certificate of Compliance numbers are listed in Appendix A.
Activities performed relative to RTCs include:
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Purchasing b.
Handling c.
Shipping d.
Storing e.
Operating f.
Assembling / disassembling shipping containers
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Maintaining RTCs and shipping containers; e.g., painting---? ---
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Repairing or replacing worn or broken components such as power conditioners, thermoelectric modules, and parts of shipping containers.
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Modifying RTC components such as power conditioners and thermoelectric modules The purpose of this document is to outline the procedures which will be followed to comply with 10 CFR 71.51.
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Quality Assurance Organization.
The final responsibility fur the Quality Assurance (QA) Program rests with the NAVFACENCCOM Special Assistant for Nuclear Prograus.
The QA Program is implemented using the organization outlined in Appendix 3.
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Quality Assurance Program.
The NAVFACENGCCM Special Assistant for Nuclear Programs will implement the QA Program through the organizatien described in paragraph 2.
QA Program revisions wilJ not be made without his approval.
The Program will insure that all activitias involving RTCs (see paragraph 1),re performed in accordance with applicable NRC, DOT, U.S. Navy, and NAVFACENCCOM regulations as well as NRC License No. 45-16359-03 and the specific provisions of the RTG shipping package desi n approval.
The QA Program emphasizes control d
of the administrative and oparationcl matters which are critical to safety.
Controls have been established to insure that activities involving RTCs are con-ducted in accordance with the regulations, license aad approvals mentioned above.
Fu r the rmo re, specific procedures have been implemented which govern the shipping and receiving of RICs.
These are describc.. in paragraph 6.
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Design and f abrication of RTCs and their shipping containers shall not be con-ducted under this Program. Hence, the following QA Program elements will not be addressed in this Program: design control; instructions, procedures and drawings; control of purchased material, equipment and services; identification and control of materials, parts and components; control of special procedures; inspection; test control; control of measuring and test equipment; nonconforming materials, parts or components and corrective action.
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Procurement Document Control.
The Director, Radiological Af f airs Support Office, Naval Fuclear Power Unit will insure that provisions are included in procurement specificationa for RTCs and shipping containers which will require that they be designed and manufactured under a QA Program approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This requirement will be satisfied by receipt of a certification to this eff(ct and a copy of the Program from the manufacturer.
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Document Control.
All documents related to a specific shipping package (e.g.,
RSRs, Certificates of Compliance, Shipping and Receiving Procedures, etc.) will be controlled and maintained by the Director, Radiological Af fairs Support Office, Naval Nuclear Power Unit.
All revisions and changes will be processed through him and he will insure that current versions of the documents are on f Lle.
RTC custodians shall insure that all activities are conducted in accordance with the latest applicable changes to these documents.
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Handling, Storage, and Shipping. Written safety procedures concerning the.
handling, storage, and shipping of RTCs will be followed.
These procedures include the approved RSR and the RTC Shipping and Rece'.ving Procedures. Work instructions will be provided for handling, storage, and shipping operrtions.
Shipments will not be made unless all tests, certifications, acceptances, and final inspections have been completed.
RTG custodians will be responsible for all handling, storage, and shipping operations.
Maintenance. of RTCs and shipping containers will be conducted, repairs made, and components replaced in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Modifications to components of shipping packages which exist to comply with 10 CFR 71 design criteria will not be made without prior NRC approval.
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Inspection, Te s t, and Operating Status.
Inspection and test status of RTCs and their shipping containers will be controlled and recorded in accordance with the RTC Shipping and Receiving Procedures. Operating status is not applicable.
Status will be indicated by tag, label, marking, or entry on the forms specified in the RTC Shipping and Receiving Procedures.
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Quality Assurance Records.
Requests for Safety Review and records of package approvals (including ref erences and drawings), procurenents tests, compliance inspections, audits, personnel training and qualifications, and RTC shipments will be maintained.
Descriptions of RTuo, manufacturer's operation and main-tenance manuals, and procedures pertinent to RTC activities vill also be nain-tained.
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These records will be maintained by the Director, Radiological Af fairs Supportin suc Of fice, Naval !!uclear Power Unit.
They will be kept A listing (s) of these records, easily identifiable and readily retrievable.
with their storage locations, will also be available.
Individual (s) perf orming the audits will have no responsibility Audits of the Quality Assurance Prngram will be 9.
Audits.
in the activity,being audited. Results of audits will be maintained and reported Audit reports will performed on an annual basis.
for Nuclear Programs.
to the NAVFACENGCO?! Special Assistant Audit reports will be maintained be evaluated and deficient areas corrected.
as parts of the quality assurance records.
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APPE!; DIX A Licensed RTGs and Certificate of Compliance Numbers RTC !!odel Certificate of Compliance Number
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LCC-25A 4888 Y
LCC-253 4888 LCC-25C 4888 URIPS-P1 5071 Sentinel-25C3 4888 Sentinel-25D 4888 Sentinel-25E 4888 Sentinel-8 9030 SNAP-21 5830 Sentinel-25F 4888 Sentinel-100F 5862 RC-1 6703 URIPS-8 6786 SNAP-23A 9017 1109 258
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APPENDIX B Quality Assurance Program Organization
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Organization)
Ccm ander NAVFACENGCOM NAVFACENGCOM Special Asst. for Nuclear Programs f
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NAVFACENGCOM NAVFACENGCOM
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Radiological Radiological
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Safety Officer Safety Committee
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Installation Officer in Charge Cc::raanders Naval Nuclear Power Unit RTO Custodians Director:
RASO Naval Nuclear Power Unit B-1
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Responsibilities Relative to the QA Program a.
NAVFACErCC0!! Special Assistant for Nuclear Programs (1) Provides program and technical coordination ior the development and use of RTCs.
3 (2) Issues and promulgates instructions, as required, in carrying out assigned responsibilitiles, and delegates authority as necessary for ef ficient and safe operation of RTCs.
(3) Approves applications for the use of Navy RTCs based on the recom-mendations of the Radiological Safety Committee and Radiological Safety Officer.
(4) Assures at least annually that facilities utilizing RTCs are con-forming to applicable procedures and regulations.
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NAVFACENCCA"
..ological Safety Committee. The Radiological Safety Committee acts an an...isory committee to the Special Assistant for Nuclear Programs.
The Committee reviews applications for use of RTCs and provides recommendations to the Special Assistant for Nuclear Programs. These reviews include an assessment of:
(1) The procedures to be used in transporting, implanting, using, storing, and retrieving RTCs to insure compliance with the license, and other applicable NRC and Federal regulations.
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(2) The safeguards to be employed to limit exposure of personnel during transportation, storage, use and servicing.
(3) The qualifications of individuals desiring to use and/or service RTCs to assure that the users and personnel servicing the RTC have sufficient education, training and/or experience to assure the safety of operations.
(4) Possible accidents and the ability of the RTG, by virtue of its design, to withstand such accidents.
The Radiolgoical Safety Committee prepares records of all actions taken regarding the use of any RTG.
These records including the application for use, personnel qualifications and all pertinent data associated with the connittee's actions will be maintained by the NAVFAC Radiological Safety Of ficer and be open for inspection by the NRC.
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NAVFACENCCOM Radiological Safety Of ficer.
The Radiological Sa fety Officer is appointed by the Special Assistant for Nuclear Programs.
The Radio-logical Safety Officer is responsible for:
(1) Devising and implementing an adequate radiation safety program for the use of RTCs.
This includes establishing the basic guides for radiation protection and control of radioactive material.
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(2) Reviewing applications for use of RTGs and providing recommenda-tions to the Special Assitant for Nuclear Programs.
(3) Itaintaining records of all actions taken by the Radiological Safety Conait tee.
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(4) Perfogaing QA audits.
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Officer in Charge, Naval Nuclear Power Unit.
The Of ficer in Charge, Naval Nuclear Power Unit is responsible for:
(1) Coordinating the development, design, procurement, construction, and modification of RTCs for the Navy.
(2) Controlling the transport, storage, operation, test and evaluation, maintenance, repair, installation, recovery, and disposal of RTGs and their shipping containers for the Navy.
(3) Providing technical support as required to RTG users in the areas of:
RTG operation and safety plan preparation, RTC operation and installation, RTG/ user hardware interface design and integration testing, radiological safety training, and health physics services during implant operations.
(4) Assuring compliance with radiological safety regulations by all users of RTCs.
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Director,' Radiological Affairs Support Of fice (RASO), Naval Nuclear Power Uqt,t.
The Director, RASO, Naval Duclear Power Unit is responsible for:
(l) Insuring that the tasks assigned the Officer in Charge, Naval Nuclear Power Unit, are properly accomplished.
(2) Performing the duties of RTG Custodian for all RTCs in storage at the RTC Surveillance Facility 3 NAS Point Mugu, CA.
(3) The overall admir,istration of the QA Program, f.
Installation Cor.mande rs,.
Installation Commanders are responsible for assuring the radiological sa: ety of personnel working under their jurisdiction.
Their responsibilities inciale:
(1) Obtairc a; NAVFAC approval before receiving, possessing, using, changing the use of, or transferring RTCs.
(2) Assuring that RTCs are used only by individuals uho are knowledge-able and observant of radiation regulations and who have been approved by the NAVFAC Special Assistant for Nuclear Programs.
(3) Insuring compliance with the approved application for use of RTGs.
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Radialsotope Thermoelectric Cenerator Custodians. The c.ustodian of an RTG is respctsible for:
(1) :omplying with the approved application for use of the RTU(s) in his custody.
RTGs are followed. g that written procedures for the shipment and receipt of (2) Insurin (3) The care and accountability of the RTG(s) assigned him.
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