ML19316A305
| ML19316A305 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 04/29/1977 |
| From: | Parker W DUKE POWER CO. |
| To: | Schwencer R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 7912050873 | |
| Download: ML19316A305 (6) | |
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Re: Oconee Nuclear Station Docket Nos. 50-269, -270, -287
Dear Mr.'Schwencer:
On March 25, 1977, we received a request for additional information on radioactive materials safety in regard to our October 13, 1977 request for amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, and DPR-55.
The amendments pertained to the receipt, possession and use of byproduct, source and special nuclear material. Please find attached this additional information.
Over four years of operation, Oconee Nuclear Station has developed a comprehensive Health Physics Program which provides for the safe handling of radioactive materials.
The program, specifically designed for Duke Power Company's nuclear stations, has worked effectively to insure that the operation of Oconee Nuclear Station not only complies with 10CFR regu-lations and, insofar as possible, applicable regulatory guides, but actively promotes radiation safety based upon the responsible training and develop-ment of positive attitudes in each individual.
The Health Physics Program, as described in the System Health Physics Manual, provides detailed guidance in all areas of radioactive materials safety.
These areas include requirements for obtaining, using and disposing of radio-active materials, requirements for radidtion exposure monitoring and survey controls, delineation of responsible persons, accident and emergency re-quirements, training of personnel and guides for station operation and main-ter.ance work.
The Health Physics Program at Oconee Nuclear Station was established by the Duke Power Company System Health Physics Unit. With a combined experience of 60 man-years, this unit offers a source of expert technical assistance to the station and also audits the program to assure its adequacy.
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a Mr. A. Schwencer, Chief Page 2 April 29, 1977 In view of the extensive experience, technical knowledge, and the well de-fined radioactive materials safety program at Oconee Nuclear Station, it is felt that the use of any byproduct, source and special nuclear material necessary for the operation of the station would be controlled in such a manner as to protect the health and safety of the public.
It is therefore requested that these amendments to the Oconee Nuclear Station Facility Operating Licenses be approved to permit the adoption of the standard language currently used in the licensing process for the receipt, possession and use of byproduct, source and special nuclear materials.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS SAFETY 1.
Materials Safety Program Describe the program which will be Laplemented to assure the safe storage, handling, and use of sealed and unsealed source, byproduct and special nuclear materials.
Sections of the FSAR may be referenced or incorporated in the response as appropriate.
The storage, handling, and use of sealed and unsealed source, byproduct, and special nuclear materials will be conducted under the provisions of Technical Specifications and the Health Physics Program with approved procedures.
References:
Final Safety Analysis Report, Volume 3 Duke Power Company Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Docket Nos. 50-269, -270, and -287 Sections 11.2.3 and 12.5 Technical Specifications Duke Power Company Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Docket Nos. 50-269, -270, and -287 Section 4.16 2.
Facilities and Equipment Describe the laboratory facilities and equipment such as hoods, glove-boxes, filters, survey and measuring instruments and monitoring devices.
Sections of the FSAR may be referenced or incorporated in the response as appropriate.
Laboratory facilities and equipment are described in Chapter 11 of the FSAR.
Reference:
Final Safety Analysis Report, Volume 3 Duke Power Company Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Docket Nos. 50-269, -270, and -287 Sections 11.2.3.4 and 11.2.3.5 3.
Personnel and Procedure Describe the experience and qualifications of the key personnel respon-sible for handling and monitoring the materials.
Summarize the content of radiation safety instructions to personnel working in operations to be covered.
Sections of the FSAR may be referenced or incorporated in the response as appropriate.
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The experience and qualifications of the following personnel are described in Chapter 12 of the FSAR:
J. E. Smith, Station Manager, R. M. Koehler, Superintendent of Technical Services, C. T. Yongue, Station Health Physicist, and Lionel Lewis,. System Health Physicist.
Reference:
Final Safety Analysis Report, Volume 3 Duke Power Company Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Docket Nos. 50-269, -270 and -287 Sections 12.1.1.3 and 12.1.3.2 Page 12-5, L. Lewis Page 12-11, J. E. Smith Page 12-14, R. M. Koehler and C. T. Yongue Radiation safety instructions are outlined in the Health Physics Program.
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Final Safety Analysis Report, Volume 3 Duke Power Company Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Docket Nos. 50-269, -270 and -287 Section 11.2.3 4.
List isotopes, quantity, form and use for all required source, byproduct and special nuclear material which exceeds the amounts of Table 1.
TABLE 1 Material Form and Use Possession Limit A. Any byproduct, As reactor fuel; as Amount required for source, and special sealed neutron sources reactor operation nuclear material for reactor startup; as sealed sources for cali-bration of reactor in-struments and radiation monitoring equipment; and as fission detectors.
B. Any byproduct Any form for sample 100 millicuries each material analysis or instrument isotope calibration C. Any source or Any form for sample 100 milligrams each special nuclear analysis or instrument isotope material calibration The purpose for changing our present facility operating license to standard licensing language is to eliminate the requirements placed on use and amounts of byproduct, source, and special nuclear material.
It is considered, that due to our experience in the use and control of byproduct, source and special r
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The amendment will eliminate the necessity for acquiring separate licenses l
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operation or maintenance of the station, but does not fall under the re-l quirements of our present facility operating license, i.e.,
under Table 1.
For example, in the later part of 1976, an explosives detector was purchased for security purposes.
The detector utilized a 1.2 curie tritium source which made it necessary to obtain a South Carolina Radioactive Materials License (License No. 047-05, October 13, 1976) to allow possession of the detector. Also, in the event that contaminated tools must be brought on site by vendors for tests and maintenance, it is possible that separate licenses will have to be acquired to receive and use these tools.
In light of our comprehensive Health Physics Program, this extra paperwork appears unjustified.
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