ML19210D388

Forwards Response to IE Bulletin 79-19.One Solid Low Level Radwaste Shipment of 0.5619185 Ci Made in 1979.Liquid Radwaste Shipped in 55-gallon Drums to Todd Nuclear for Processing

ML19210D388
Person / Time
Site:	Texas A&M University, 05000128
Issue date:	09/24/1979
From:	Randi Neff TEXAS A&M UNIV., COLLEGE STATION, TX
To:	Seyfrit K NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
References
IEB-79-19, NUDOCS 7911270010
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77843 September 24, 1979 Ihurotociert SArm (713) 845-1361 Mr. Karl V. Seyfrit Director Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV 611 Ryan Plaza Drive Suite 1000 Arlington, Tx 76012 Ref:

IE Bult. 79-19 Docket No. 50-59 50-128

Dear Sir:

Texas A&M University is currently operating its radioactive waste col-tection under a centralized program. Although there exist tso reactor lic-enses R-23 and R-83 as well as a byproduct license 42-9082-10 all radioac-tive waste is considered as processed, prepared, and transferred to the con-tractor under Agreement State License 6-448.

All radioactive waste is prepared at Texas A&M University by Radiological Safaty personnel and picked up on site by Todd Research and Development, Inc..

Liquid, solid and animal carcasses are loaded in 55 gallon drums per Todd Nuclear instruction for transport.

No direct transaction is undertaken with the disposal site management by Texas A&M University.

This rcply is considered applicable to the requirements stated in the notices sent separately to 1) R-23 2) R-83 and 3) Texas A&M University.

Sincerely, f

7 R. D. Neff RadiologicalSIfetyOfficer RDN:da l59b b

Enclosure 791127o O 1 0

s Ceptember 24, 1979 Director NRC Regional Office Region IV Arlington, Tx 76012 Ref: Docket Nos. 50-59 50-128 IE Bul. No. 79-19 Requirements:

1. 1.

DOT and NRC regulations are maintained by Health Physics Operations at two locations, University Radiological Safety Office and the Nuclear Science Center.

1. 2.

Radioactive waste disposal is with an intermediate contractor. Copies of contract agreement are on file at the Radiological Safety Office.

Todd Nuclear Division of Todd Research and Development is currently the collection contractor for Texas A&M University.

1. 3. The Staff of the Radiological Safety Office, Texas A&M University are the responsible designees for preparation and packaging.

Staff personnel include:

R. D. Neff J. E. Simek P. S. Sandel E. F. Bates B. Schoenbucher D. R. Davis G. Wiechering

1. 4.

Instructions are an file, and are a part of the contract agreement.

1. 5.

Staff members will be routinely briefed on applicable procedures and regulations.

1. 6.

Radiation workers perform duties under direct supervision of University Broad License-Sublicensees.

1. 7. Ibterial accountability is maintained at a) Radiological Safety Office and the two productian capable facilities b) Nuclear Science Center and c) Cyclotron Institute. Records audit will be made by appointed person-nel of the University Radiological cafety Board sem1 annually.

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1. 8.

Review and audit of waste management activities is the responsibility of the Radiological Safety Board. Records of audits will be maintained at the Radiological Safety Office.

1. 9-1, 1978 shipments - none 1979 shipments - one Vol = 30 each 55 gallon drums 3

1. 9-2.

H 523.1 mci 1"C 4.3 mci ss S 8.64 mci 32 P 19.628 mci 38 Fe

.12 mci 12s 1 6.008 mci 131 I

.0185 mci esSr

.028 mci 75 Se

.01 mci

'8 Tc

.01 mci

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.028 mci Nb 1"l Ce

.028 mci Total Curie Content

.5619185 of Shipment

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1. 9-3.

Liquid low-level radioactive waste is shipped in 20 gallon quantities per 55 gallon drum with vermiculite filler. Drums are opened and lig-uid processed b~y Todd Nuclear (collection contractor).

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