ML19224A707

Submits Draft Response to Requesting Permission to Accompany Inspectors During Insp of Nuclear Reactor Operated by Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corp in Saxton,Pa. Invitation Must Be Extended by Licensee

ML19224A707
Person / Time
Site:	Crane
Issue date:	04/26/1979
From:	Snyder G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Baughman J BROAD TOP BULLETIN SAXTON, PA
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NUDOCS 7905300090
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Baughman, Editor & Publisher The Broad Top Bulletin 604 Main Street Saxton, PA 16678 Desr Mr. Baughman:

This is in response to your letter of Apri~ 11 about the nuclear reactor that was operated by the Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corporation in Saxton, Pennsylvania.

In your letter you asked if it would be possible for you and one or two other newsmen to accompany our inspectors when they next inspec c the facility.

We are not in a position to extend an invitation to you or other newsmen to accompany our inspectors.

Your presence at the licensee's facility can only be at the invitation of the licensee.

The licensee is under no obligation to the NRC to honor requests such as you have

cade.

However, in this particular instance, we would not object to two newsmen accompanying our inspector assuming that you agreed in writing to certain ground rules which relate primarily co your safety and to the understanding that you will not be permitted to interfere with the actual inspection.

Prior to entering the licensee's facility, you would be asked to sign a document similar to the enclosed.

Therefore, if you wish to pursue the ma tter, you must next deal directly with the licensee.

We do not yet have a schedule for the next inspection at Saxton.

If, however, the licensee does extend an invitation to you and other 1671001 7905300090 CL)

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will contact you at least several days in advance.

Sincerely, Gary L. Snyder A ss is tant co the Director

Enclosure:

Protocol / Waiver Agreement for Accornpaniment on NRC Inspections cc w/o enclosure:

Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corp.

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During any accompaniment on inspections conducted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission I agree to Abide by th'e following terms and conditions:

I understand that the accompaniment and site visit is a

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i privilege and not a right; that I am an observer and not a parti-I cipant in the NRC inspection.

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I agree to abide by the instructions and guidance of the NRC

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I will not interfere with the inspector while he is conducting 4

the inspection.

i I under,tand that I am free to ask questions during the inspection but should do so in such a way that I do

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not Unduly interfer or 'nterupt his duties.

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I understand that I wi71 not be permitted ent,ry into restricted I

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I agree to sta at all times. y with the NRC inspector or the licensee representative 6.

I understand that 7 may be excluded from discussions between the NRC inspector and licensee personnel if any party deems it appro-priate for such.ei.clusion.

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If I receive information of a proprietary on physical security nature I agree that I.will not disclosa such information to any other person 8.

to the risks associated with that environment.I understand th bility for my cwn safety and will not hold the NuclearI 3ccept the responsi-Commission or any of its employees liable or bring civil suits against Regula tory the agency or its employees should I be injured or exposed to harmful substances during the period while on the site or in transit from the site.

to and Commission.

I hereby waive all claims of liability again:t the 4

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I understand that I am responsible for my own expenses and must provide my own transportation to and from the site.

of the facility owner As a guest or manager I agree to abide by whatever rules and regulations that he requires and will sign a visit

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agreement / waiver form if required to do so at the time of arrival on site.

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