ML19261A323
| ML19261A323 | |
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| Site: | University of Michigan |
| Issue date: | 12/01/1978 |
| From: | Axelson W, Essig T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| ML19261A322 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-002-78-04, 50-2-78-4, NUDOCS 7901110300 | |
| Download: ML19261A323 (6) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAP REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE Of INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT REGION III Report No. 50-02/78-04 Docket No. 50-02 License No. R-28 Licensee: University of Michigan Phoenix Femorial Laboratory Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Facility Name:
Ford Nuclear Reactor (FSR; Inspection At:
Phoenix Memorial Laboratory, Ann Arbor, *fI Inspection Conducted-Novezber 1-3, 1978 M
Inspector:
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Essig, Chief il 3 7 2 Environmet. cal and Special Projects Section In sp_ec t_ ion Summary Inspect _ ion on_Eovemb_er 1-3, 1978 (Rencrt No. 50-02/78-04 Areas Inspected:
Routine, unaanounced emergency planning and environmental protection inspection, including licensee internal audits; coordination with olfsite support agencies; emergency facilities and equipment; training; tests and drills; emergency plan and procedures; environmental monitoring; and the prograr for q ua li t:, assurance and quality control of analytical measurements.
The inspection involved 22 inspector-hours onsite by one NRC inspector.
Results:
No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified during this inspection.
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~ DETAILS 1.
Persons Contacted
_P ' a_n t Staff
- R. Burn, Reactor Manager, Ford Nuclear Reactor (FNR)
- G. Cook, Assistant Reactor Manager, FNR G. Bradley, Senior Reactor Operator, FNR Ot_he_r Personnel
- A.
Solari, Health Physicist, University of Michigan Radiation Control Services
- M.
Driscoll, University of Michigan Health Physicist
- D.
Nevill, University of Michigan Health Physicist G. Gelsky, Student, University of Michigan School of Public Health W. Orth, Coordinator for Contracted Guards, University of Michigan Campus Security R, Davenport, Shift Commander, University of Michigan Campus Security F.
Schmid, Chief, Ann Arbor Fire Department
- denotes those present at the exit interview.
2.
Previous Inspection Findings a.
(Closed) Out st anding Inspection Item (50-02/77-06)?
Ce idition of emergency response equipment.
The itspecter determined the license had calibrated all portable radiation monitors located in the FNR emergency closet.
Other equipment in this locker was found to be updated and operable.
b.
(Closed) Ou t st anding Inspec tion It em (50-07/ 77-06) :
Documentation of required audits.
The inspector determined the FNR annual audit report of October 3, 1978, indicated that standard operating procedure, SOP 101, was audited by the licensee's consultant.
The audit report properly documented the audit as required by technical specifications.
3.
Li c_e_n s e_e I n_t e r_n a l Au d i t s The inspector examined licensee review and audit activ_ities in the area of emergency planning.
Included in that review were audits from the Safety Review Committee (SRC) and an audit from a private consultant retained by the University.
Both the SRC and consultant conducted the required reviews and audits of the emergency plan and its implementing procedures.
Ne items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
4.
Coordinaticn with Offsite Su_gnort Agencies The inspector visited various offsite support agencies (denoted in Paragraph 1) and determined that offsite emergency response coordination was satisfactory.
Those agencies visited indicated that past experiences with the licensee were cordial and informative.
During the past year (1978), the licensee did not conduct an emergency plan conference because there was no change in the FSK emergency plan or the FNR Area Evacuation Plan.
The licensee stated that an emergency plan conference will be conducted for the year of 1979.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
5.
Eme g ncv Facilities and Eauipment The inspector examined licensee's supplies and equipment identified for use in an emergency.
Equipment examined included first-aid kits, decontamination supplies, portable radiation monitoring instruments, emergency lights, respirators, fire blankets, stretchers, and various other emergency equipment and assorted decisional aids. All of this equipment was found to be functional.
The inspector examined licensee inventory records of emergency equipment and determined that the equipment was examined and tested for operability. The inspector found no eauipment which was deteriorated, old or outdated; dosimeters and portable dose rate meters were calibrated.
No items of noncompliance or devia tions were identified.
6.
Training, Tests and Drills The inspector reviewed records and procedures relating to licensee emergency plan training and drills.
The licensee's trainigp program remains as described in a previous inspection report-At the time of this inspection, approximately half of the reactor operators had received retraining cf emergency plan procedures.
A simulated emergency, was discussed with key personnel, who were asked to walk through an emergency to the point where stable conditions exist.
The postulated incidents included a drowning in the reactor pool occurring on the off-shift and reactor operation during a tornado warning.
The inspector reviewed licensee drill critique records for calendar year 1978. On October 20, 1978, at 11:05 a.m.,
the licensee conducted a building evacuation drill.
Records of the drill indicated that personnel response was timely and orderly and that the requisite proced.ure was followed.
During this inspection, the inspector verified the operability of fire and emergency detection alarms.
All alarms tested satisfactorily.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
7.
_Em e_r_ gen c y Plan and Procedures The inspector reviewed the licensee's emergency plan and associated emergency procedures for adequacy and to assure that they achieve their intended purpose.
Both the emergency plan and procedures appeared to meet the requirements of ANS-15.6, " Standards for Emergency Planning for Research Reactors."
The inspector observed that required offsite support agencies had updated pertinent appendic es (including telephone listings) of the emergency plan.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
8.
Envi r_o nmen_t a l_ JJon i t_o r in o; The inspector reviewed the licensees offsite environmental program and records for the year of 1978.
The environmental monitoringprogramremainsphe same as discussed in a 2
previous inspection report-1/ IE Inspection Report No. 50-07/77-06 2
_2/
Ibid The inspector examined various offsite monitoring stations for operation and technical adequacy.
Stations examined included the Chryser Building, Northwood apartment area, and the IS&T and 0.R.A. Buildings. During that exami, nation, the inspector found an air sampling unit operating im' properly at the 0.R.A.
building.
The inspector also noted from licensee records that this sampler was inoperable for six weeks during January and February of 1977.
This matter was discussed at the exit interview.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
9.
Licensee _ Program _for_0uali_tv_ Assurance and Qualitv_ Control of Analvtical Measurements Currently, the licensee collects and analyzes samples of plant liquid and air particulate effluents.
Sample collection and measurements of charcoal filter for radiciodine is conducted by the University's School of Public Health.
For those samples analyzed by plant personnel, records and procedures to ensure quality control of analytical measurements were deemed adequate.
During this inspection, the inspector examined the laboratory at the School of Public Health.
This laboratory prepares and analyzes radiciodine effluent samples and collects and analyzes offsite environmental samples.
The inspector noted an apparent lack of a quality assurance program to obtain some measure of confidence in environmental and effluent monitoring data.
Specifically, no written procedures were prepared, reviewed, and approved for activities involved in implementing the monitoring program.
No calibration procedures or records were available for the NaI detector which is used to analyze both effluent and environmental samples.
No records were available indicating that daily checks had been performed on ins t r ument s used for the monitoring program.
This matter was discussed at the exit interview and in addition, the licensee was asked to perform a radiciodine analysis of a spiked charcoal filter.
The results of this analysis will be examined at a future inspection.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
n 10.
Exit Interview The inspector met with licensee representatives (denoted in Paragraph 1) at the conclusion of the inspection on November 3, 1978.
The inspector summarized the scope and findings of the inspection.
The licensee made the following remarks in response to certain items discussed by the inspector:
a.
Stated that a quality assurance program, including approved procedures, will be developed and implemented.
(Paragraph 9) b.
Stated that the broken air sample located at the 0.R.A.
building will be fixed.
(Paragraph 8) c.
Stated that air monitoring sampler dead time could be im; roved.
(Paragraph 8)