ML19340B090
| ML19340B090 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07000162 |
| Issue date: | 07/29/1980 |
| From: | Roth J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML19340B089 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8010210169 | |
| Download: ML19340B090 (3) | |
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{{#Wiki_filter:i VY h -l&% o-jul 2 91330 MEMORANDUM FOR: Fil .f THRU: H. W. oc er, Chief, Fuel Facility Projects Section FROM: J. Roth, Fuel Facilities Inspector, FFPS
SUBJECT:
REVIEW OF LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION DATED NOVEMBER 26, 1975 FOR LUCIUS PITKIN, INCORPORATED (DOCKET NO. 70-162; LICENSE NO.SNM-137) At the request of NRC-NMSS personnel, the subject license renewal application was reviewed for content and inspectability. The cements listed on the attached pages will be discussed with Dr. A. L. Soong of the NRC-NMSS staff during a visit to Region I on or about August 11, 1980. l V. Roth Fuel Facilities Inspector
Attachment:
As Stated a cc w/ attachment: G. H. Smith, IE:RI H. W. Crocker, IE:RI J. D. Kinneman, IE:RI W. T. Crow, NMSS:HQ A. L. Soong, NMSS:HQ O. Sly, NMSS:HQ 1 f ~ 8010210169 z.
E' f' A Coninents Concerning the Consolidated Lucius Pitkin License Renewal Application Dated November 26, 1975 ) Page 2 Receipt of Material - Procedures should be added for the transfer I of fuel rods from the transport vehicle into the laboratory building ()b e - Lucius Pitkin does not have the capability of removing heavy shipping containers from transport vehicles. (L A l * / v T A gMd ' Procedures should be added for the safe opening and closing of shipping containers. Page2{ Tests and Analyses - State that certain determinations are perfonned by outsice laboratories - who are these outside laboratories, are they authorized to receive SNM, where are they located, how is the SNM packaged and transported to these laboratories. Page 3 .Storace of Materials - Does not describe interim storage criteria for pellets from fuel rods which will not be used for test purposes - e Does not describe the interim storage of fuel rods. ,y,x (b Page 3 Discosal of Wastes and Residues - Does not describe the storage of contaminated wast prior.;o pick-up for disposal by the broker. R@A:n n. yw Page 3 L Safety-Procrams - Apparently film badges are worn only when the ana-
- lysis of material will take longer than 2-3 days.
1 Page 4 ' Does not describe the procedures to assure that an area is cleaned up after samples have been run and that contaminat(on has not spread, to other areas of the facility. (h L. ), y Page 4 How are wiping cloths and rags stored pending disposal? Page 4 How often (periodic intervals) are areas. monitored for radioactive contaminatien - what capability does the licensee have for detecting Gloha radioactivity) What kind of "microffiter" is used in the ex-haust system. What kind of efficiency does the filter have. How i are the filters removed from the exhaust system and how disposed of? What kind of monitori_ng equipment is installed in the exhaust system to monitor air effluents?- I s' s --. ..,,,,,,.-,-n ,-e- - - - - - + - -, .,n.
t. l p. g li General Coments 1./ The organization and qualifications of personnel are not described. 2/ Procedures for shipping of radioactive material to customer or between sites (laboratories) are not discussed. 3./ Safety Comittee functions and membership are not described. There is no mechanism established for procedure review and/or approval. SWho conducts intarnal audits and/or insgectinn of the facility and program? / s d The use of protective clothing is not described, i.e. lab coats
- lovis,
/ Awcovent etc. 77. Radiological protection procedures are not described. I 8. What about emergency procedures and plans? l l I I o l 9 c-- w.w-- 3 .v = -. - - - -}}