ML19281A249
| ML19281A249 | |
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| Site: | 07100265 |
| Issue date: | 12/29/1978 |
| From: | Joseph Willis NAVY, DEPT. OF |
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| 04-963, 4-963, NUDOCS 7903090019 | |
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(a) COMSUBPAC ltr FF4-ll:os/115 9639 ser 42/4796 of 15 Sep 1978 9-Encl:
(1) SPERRYINST 9900.4 1.
Reference (a) directs the submission of a Quality Assurance Plan to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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Enclosure (1) is forwarded in accordance with reference (a).
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DEC 1.31978 USS SPERRY INSTRUCTION 9900.4 Subj : Quality Assurance Program for Shipping Packages for Material used in Gamma Radiography Ref (a) Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10 (b) Naval Nuclear Power Unit Port Eoeneme, California ltr 3253/17B Ser 922 dated 2 Aug 78 (c)
USS SPERRY Instruction 5100.2R, Gamma Radiography Administrative Control and Radiation ~ Protection Procedures (d) Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 (e) USS SPERRY Instruction 9900.lE, SPERRY Radiological Controls Manual Encl; (1) Cocmand Organization Chirt (2) Shipping Pac,kage Checklist 1.
Purpole.
To describe the quality assurance requirements which apply to the handling,. inspection, storage and ship =ent of the Tech Ops Model 650 Source Changer in compliance with article 71.51 of reference (a).
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Backround. ; This command was registered by reference (b) to deliver licensed radioactive material to a carrier for transport in a Tech / Ops Model 650 Source Changer.
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Organization -
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The Command. Organization Chart reflecting responsibilities for quality a.
assurance and radiographic safety is attached as enclosure (1).
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The responsibilities for the performance of radiographic operation and maintenance of radiographic safety.are located within the Repair 7 Division.
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The Radiographic Safety Officer is responsible for surveillance of radiographic operations.
The Radiological Controls Officer is responsible for implementation c.
of programs concerning Radioactive Material handling and shipment of licensed radiographic material.
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All personnel engaged in the operation (i.e. Packaging, Source Changing) of the Model 650 Source Changer are required to successfully complete the Nondestructive Testing of Metals Course, Class C administered at Service Schools Co= mand, San Diego, California.
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An individual shall be designated as a Radioactive Material Shipping l,
Petty Officer by the Commanding Officer in accordance with article 5135 of reference (e). This assignment shall be designated in writing after the successful completion of a qualification examination approved by the Radio-logical Controls Officer and the Commanding Officer. The Radioactive Material Shipping Petty Officer shall be responsible for shipping Tech Ops Model 650 Source Changer in accordance with the requirements of reference (d) utilizing enclosure (2).
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Document Control a.
The Radiographic Safety Officer shall ensure that certificates of compliance have been issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for each shipping package utilized and that the cocmand is properly registered to use the package.
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The shipping package shall be controlled in accordance witn references (c) and (e).
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Herlling, Storage, and Shipoing The handling, inspection, storage, and shipment of packages contain-a.
ing radioactive material shall be accomplished only by Command personnel for whom personnel dosimetry monitoring is provided.
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Upon receipt of radioactive material, T-shed personnel shall notify Radiological Controls Personnel who shall perform and document radiation and contamination surveys on the shipping container. Additionally the material condition of the container shall be examined to determine suitability for The Radioactive Fbterial Shipping Petty Officer, Assistant Radiological reuse.
Controls Officer, or the Radiological Controls Officer shall verify the shipping container meets the applicable specifications of reference (d) for a Type B quantity of special form radioactive material. The results of the container material inspection and certification that the container meets the required specifications shall be documented on the initial radiological survey forms.
c.
After movement to the Nuclear Support Facility, Repair 7 Division personnel shall be notified for pickup and final storage in the source vault.
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Radiographer.
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Documentation shall be reviewed to determine that a leak test has been conducted within the past six months.
Transfer of sources from and to the shipping package shall be accomp-e.
lished in accordance with the procedures of reference (c).
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A swipe test for loose radioactive caterial contamination shall be conducted on the source shipping package prior to delivery or releata to a II..
carrier.
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Inspection, Test, and Operation natus The shipping package shall be prepared for return shipment of the a.
spent source in accordance with the criteria of references (d) and (e) utilizing the check list attached as enclosure (2).
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Quality Assurance Records The Senior Radiographer shall maintain a record of the transfer of a a.
source to or from the shipping package insuring it is properly recorded in the Utilization Log.
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The Radioactive Material Shipping Petty Officer shall maintain a file of each shipment. Included as a minimum shall be the completed enclosure 2, a copy of the shipping papers, and a signed receipt from the organization the material was shipped to.
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Audits a.
The Radiographic Safety Officer shall audit the following areas semi-annually:
(1) Records maintained by the Senior Radiographer shall be inspected for completeness and accuracy.
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Inspection and maintenance checklist required by reference (c) shall be reviewed to insure equipment is safe for use.
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Shipping files maintained by the Shipping Petty Officer shall be inspected for completeness and accuracy required by paragraph 8b.
b.
The Quality Assurance Officer shall be informed of any deficiencies revealed by the audit.
Audit deficiencies will be documented on an Audit Deficiency / Discrepancy c.
Report Correction Form (QA Form-14) and forwarded to the Radiological Controls Officer who will determine corrective action to be taken within fourteen days.
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Determine appropriate radioactive lables for outside of container, fill in appropriate spaces on label and attach to container.
Rerer to CFR Title 49, Articles 172.310 and 172.403.
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SIGNATURE 11.
Prepare Requisition and Invoice / Shipping Document (DD-ll49), Parts 1, 3.
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 18, b, c, a, f, and 1.
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Parts 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 13, 18, c, d, h, and 1 are, er should be self-explanatory.
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Parts 6, 6, 9, and b will be explained below:
(1) Part 6.
The requisition number is determined as follows: The first set of numbers refers to the USS SPERRY and is always the sa=e(R04621).
The second set of numbers is the julian date. The last set of numbers is the designator for R-5 Division',' The R-5 RPPO ensures the requisition number is assigned by the Supply Department. This number is also known TCN for this shipment:
SIGNATURE (2) Part 8.
Priority is determined by the date required (Part 7).
Generally, all of our shipments will by PRI. 06.
(3) Part 9.
Authority or purpose is outlined in NAVSHIPSINST 9890.12 and/or letters or instructions or other NAVSHIPS publications (i.e., NAVSHIPS 389-0153).
(4) Part b.
This part consists of the following statements:
(a) Shipping Title. Determine in step 5.
(b) RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.
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(e) Highest Contact Reading Reading At One Meter bA f6 (f) Type Container Ni
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(j) CAUTION: Package contains the following RADI0 ACTIVE MATERIAL:
curies (also millicuries or microcuries) of 2
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USS SPERRY RADIQACTIVE ESTERIAL SHIPMENT CHECK-OFF LIST FOR TECH /0PS MODEL 650 SOURCE CHANGER SHIPPING CONTAINER DATE PREPARED; 1.
Description of Material.
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Serial Number-l 3.
Transportation Cont rol Number (Refer to step 11, b.l.)
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Prepare item for shipment (a) Receive item from NDT personnel installed in Tech / Ops Model 650 Source l-Changer shipping container. Check specification marked on side of container to insure the applicable recuirement of code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 are met.
DOT Specification:
SIGNATURE (b) Perform radiation and contamination survey on the shipping container.
Record results and attach survey sheets. Record latest swipe test results on radiography source performed by NDT personnel.
DATE TESTED ACTIVITY SIGNATURE (c) Organization to which item is being shipped is authorize to receive radioactive material.
Authorizing authority:
SIGNATURE (d) Obtair. activity of radiography source from NDT personnel.
ACTIVITY:
SIGNATURE 5.
Determine shipping title (Classification) according to CFR Title 49.
Part 172 Subpart B.
Shipping Title (Classification):
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Determ'ine Transport Group according to CFR Title 49, Article 173.389 g
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Determine Type Quantity according to CFR Title 49, Article 173.389 Type Quantity:
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Determine Normal of Special Form according to CFR Title 49. Article 173.389 Normal or Special Form:
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Determine Transport Index according to CFR Title 49, Article 173.389 Transport In'dex:
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(indicate physical and chemical form if material is in normal form. For example (solid metal corrosion products) primarily (isotope).
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[i (k) This is to certify that the above-named materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked, and labeled, and are in proper condition for transportation, according to applicable regulations of the department of Transportation.
Radiological Controls Officer Co=manding Officer Step 18 has been properly completed.
SIGNATURE 12.
Stamp each page of DD-ll49 " Signature Service Required, and do not ship by air".
SIGNATURE 13.
Type one copy of the Radioactive Material Receipt form. Refer to step 3 for TCN.
This copy goes with the shipment inside the packing list envelope.
SIGNATURE 14.
Submit forms completed in Steps 11 and 13 to the Radiological Controls Officer for his approval and signature. Deliver the DD-ll49 form to the Supply Support Officer for typing of a DD Form 1348-1.
SIGNATURE 15.
Contact the Stores Officer or his Assistant to arrange for pickup of material at after brow on pier. Place the shipping label on the package, then place the rest of the documents in the packing list and place it on the container. Seal in accordance with CFR Title 49, Article 173.393.
Record seal number here:
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SIGNATURE 16.
Keep one copy of DD-1149 for the R-5 Division files.
Refer to note at end of procedure.
SIGNATURE 17.
Ensure that person taking shipment signs R-5 Division's copy of DD-ll49.
After shipment occurrs return copy of the DD Form 1149 and DD Form 1348-1 to the Supply Support Officer.
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Call the photographer to take pictures of the shipment. One picture should be taken of each angle so that all sides are clearly visible. All pictures must be in color. Staple the pictures to the shipping papers which will be kept by R-5 Division.
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Enter shipment on tickler sheet in front of the Action Pending Folder.
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Send copy of shipping papers along with a letter to addressee to inform him of shipment.
SIGNATURE 21.
Upon receipt of Radioactive Material Receipt:
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Initial and date action complete on tickler sheet.
SIGNATURE b.
Place Radioactive Material Receipt with the shipping papers which are filed in the Action Pending folder and place in the Action Completed folder, SIGNATURE GIG LETTER PROCEDURE:
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File copy of gig letter sent behind the tickler sheet and log on the
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Upon receipt of Radioactive Material Receipt, remove: gig letter from the
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