ML19224C952
| ML19224C952 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 04/24/1979 |
| From: | Hiatt J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Grier B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| References | |
| TASK-TF, TASK-TMM NUDOCS 7907100309 | |
| Download: ML19224C952 (2) | |
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April 24, 1979 l
MEMORANDUM FOR:
- 3. H. Grier, Director, Region I gG)b A. 3. Davis, Chief, Fuel Facility and Materials THRU:
Safety Branch FROM:
J. W. Hiatt, Radiation Specialist
SUBJECT:
REFORT OF ACTIVITIES AT THREE MILE ISL/ND I arrived at the Three Mile Island Site (IMI) at about 1600 hours0.0185 days <br />0.444 hours <br />0.00265 weeks <br />6.088e-4 months <br /> on March 30, 1979, and began five straight midnight shifts, (0000-0800).
The necessity for shif t overlap resulted in actual hours at the site being from around 2200 hours0.0255 days <br />0.611 hours <br />0.00364 weeks <br />8.371e-4 months <br /> until 0900 hours0.0104 days <br />0.25 hours <br />0.00149 weeks <br />3.4245e-4 months <br /> the following day.
I returned to RIII on April 4, 1979.
My primary job was to monitor the licensee's H.P. program for Unit 1.
This included reviewing the licensee's postings, access controls, supplies, RWP's, surveys, air sampling, etc.
Basically, it covered the functions of a radiation protection inspection.
I was also involved in helping where needed on Unit 2.
I conducted routine surveys of areas outside the plant but within the security fence, as well as doing surveys in the Unit 1 Auxiliary Building.
The licensee personnel in the plant see=ed to be conscientiously trying to return to routine operation of the health physics program.
- However, it appeared at times that no one was certain of the chain of cocmand (e. g.,
who reported te whom, who was in charge, etc. ).
This situation i= proved during the t.=e I was there.
The use of numerous contract health physics technicians was undoubtedly necessary; however, many appeared to be poorly informed by the licensee as to their specific tasks and were hesitant at first to exercise authority.
The licensee personnel had problems getting portable air sa plers and other equipment. The health physics technicians were bitter about having to work 12-14 hour shif ts while other departments worked shorter hours.
Overall, my relationship with the licensee was good. I do feel that the licensee cay lose several technicians and possibly even foreman due to the increased number of working hours and the pressure they will encounter.
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i B. H. Grier April 24, 1979 By Friday evening the IE Organizational Structure was established and functioned well during the time I was there.
Shift turnovers went snoothly and divisions of responsibilities were clear.
In most cases I observed, IE inspectors were tactful when dealing with the licensee; however, there were times when it appeared questioning by inspectors was interfering with the licensee's ability to run his program.
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