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Forwards IE Insp Rept 50-124/79-02 on 790130-0202 & Notice of Violation
ML19269D396
Person / Time
Site: 05000124
Issue date: 03/23/1979
From: Robert Lewis
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
To: Parkinson T
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIV., BLACKSB
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Download: ML19269D396 (2)


See also: IR 05000124/1979002

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50-124/79-02

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Atta: Dr. T. F. Parkinson, Director

Nuclear Laboratory

Blacksburg, Virginia 24060

Gentlemen:

This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. Caudle A.

Julian of this

office on January 30 through February 2, 1979 of activities authorized by NRC

License No. R-62 for the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Research Reactor

facility, and to the discussion of u r findings held with Dr. T. F. Parkinson

at the conclusion of the inspection.

Areas examined during the inspection and our findings are discussed in the

enclosed inspection report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of

selective examinations of procedures and representative records, interviews

with personnel, and observations by the inspectors.

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We have examined actions you have taken with regard to previously identified

enforcement matters and unresolved items.

The status of these items is

discussed in the enclosed report.

Three new unresolved items resulted from this inspection and a e discussed in

the enclosed report.

These items will be examined during subsequent

inspections.

During the inspection, it was found that certain activities under your

license appear to be in noncompliance with NRC requirements. These items and

references to pertinent requirements are listed in the Notice of Violation

enclosed herewith as Appendix A.

This notice is sent to you pursuant to the

provisions of Section 2.201 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice", Part 2, Title 10,

Code of Federal Regulations.

Section 2.201 requires you to submit to this

office, within 20 days of your receipt of this notice, a written statement or

explanation in reply including:

(1) corrective steps which have been taken

by you, and the results achieved; (2) corrective steps which will be taken to

avoid further noncompliance; and (3) the date when full compliance will be

achieved.

It is our understanding that you committed to accelerate your procedure

review program and complete the required procedure upgrade by June 30, 1979.

If this is not the case please let us know as soon as possible.

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Should you have any questions concerning this letter, we will be glad to

discuss them with you.

Sincerely,

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R. C. Lewis, Chief

Reactor Operations and

Nuclear Support Branch

Enclosures:

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Appendix A. Notice of Violation

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Inspection Report No. 50-124/79-02

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