ML19276F448
| ML19276F448 | |
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| Site: | Wood River Junction |
| Issue date: | 03/01/1979 |
| From: | Bowers C UNITED NUCLEAR CORP. (SUBS. OF UNC, INC.) |
| To: | Martin W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| Download: ML19276F448 (3) | |
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CORPORATION PWIL ttCOVitf CPERAflON/WOCQ RIVf R JUNCTICN. A. 3. 02s94 March 1, 1979 CEB: 79 - 51 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Walter G. Martin, Chief Safeguards Branch Region 1 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406
Subject:
USNRC Inspection 70-820/79-01
Reference:
Letter on Subject, Walter G.
Martin to C.
E. Bowers dated February 13, 1979 Gentlemen:
Attached is United Nuclear Corporation's response to the subject inspection report, which was transmitted to us via the referenced letter.
We trust that this response will satisfactorily resolve the items delineated in Appendix A of your letter.
If further amplification is needed, we will of course be happy to discuss the matter with you.
Very truly yours, UNITED NUCLEAR CORPORATION
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ATTACHMENT TO LETTER CEB: 79 - 51 C.
E. Bowers to Walter G. Martin Dated March 1,1979 USNRC INSPECTION 70-820/79-01 ITEM 1 USNRC COMMENT Contrary to the requirements of license condition 9, paragraph 205.1, on January 9, 1979:
a.
Two product containers containing U-235 in excess of the posted limits were observed on the product scale; and, b.
Two product bottles containing U-235 in excess of the posted limits were observed on the desk in the nondestructive assay area.
UNC RESPONSE UNC concurs with the inspector's findings.
In both cases, the situation was immediately corrected by UNC when identified by the inspector.
Appropriate disciplinary action was taken with the individuals involved with this infraction.
In addition, all Operations personnel were re-instructed in the criticality limits and procedures in effect at UNC-FRO, and in the importance of complying with them at all times.
ITEM 2 USNRC COMMENT Contrary to the requirements of license condition 9, paragraph 205.1, and SOP's I-F and I-H:
a.
On January 10 and 11, 1979, personnel were observed smoking in the locker room on the restricted side of the change line.
The personnel did not wash or monitor for contamination prior to smoking.
b.
On January 9, 1979, a licensee employee was observed moni-toring with an inoperable monitor.
c.
On January 10, 1979, a licensee employee was observed exiting the contaminated area and not monitoring.
ATTACHMENT TO LETTER CEB: 79-51 Page 2 UNC RESPONSE The change room has been maintained as a " designated Smoking a.
Area" provided certain conditions are met regarding surface and air contamination limits, and if washing and monitoring are performed before smoking.
As UNC does not know who the individual was who violated this procedure, no specific cor-rective actions could be taken with him.
All operators have been re-instructed regarding the rules applicable to smoking in this area.
If further situations of this nature are observed, UNC will consider the removal of smoking privileges in this area.
b.
The person observed by the inspector was a member of the contract security force who was returning to Post B from Post C.
On crossing the hot change line, the individual in ques-tion picked up the meter, turned it off and then back on to make sure that it was functioning properly.
This individual then performed the required personal monitoring, and turned the meter off, at which time the USNRC inspector approached.
To the best of UNC's knowledge and that of the Security Officer involved, the meter was operating correctly.
However, the meter should not have been turned off after use, and the person involved has been specifically re-instructed in that procedure.
c.
The person observed by the inspector in this instance was also a member of the contract security force.
As UNC does not know the identity of the person involved, no specific indi-vidual corrective action can be taken.
However, all security personnel have been re-instructed on the requirement for monitoring when exiting the contaminated area.
ITEM 3 USNRC COMMENT Contrary to the requirements of license condition 9, paragraph 307.1, on January 11, 1979, three bottles of high enriched uranium and one bottle of low enriched uranium were observed stored on the bookcase above the desk in the foreman's office.
There were no posted criticality safety limits for this area.
UNC RESPONSE The bottles observed by the inspector were small (100 cc) samples of low level residues for the Supervisor's attention.
UNC is still reviewing the final resolution of this item, which will either prohibit material in this area, or will provide specific posted limits.
Until the final determination is made, SNM will not be permitted in the Supervisor's office.
Personnel who handle SNM have been cautioned against placing it in areas which do not have posted limits.