ML19343B051
| ML19343B051 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07001201 |
| Issue date: | 11/04/1980 |
| From: | Stohr J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | Heer W BABCOCK & WILCOX CO. |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8011240589 | |
| Download: ML19343B051 (3) | |
Text
..~
[C' 8'
'o'7, UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Li 3
.I REGION 11 2
i ps 101 MARIETTA sT N.W., SUITE 3100 4
siTLANTA, GEORGIA 30303
[,
j
-y
~
q In Reply Refer To NOV 4 1980 RII:AFG 7 0
'y
~
QO-1201,/
Babcock and Wilcox Company ATIN: Mr. W. F. Heer, Manager Virginia Operations, Nuclear Materials and Manufacturing Division Coasnercial Nuclear Fuel Plant P. O. Box 800 I,ynchburg, VA 24505 l
Gentlemen:
Two recent instances of migration of radiological and nonradiological contaminants
(
into groundwater from liquid waste storage ponds indicate the need to reevaluate groundwater monitoring data and the adequacy of groundwater monitoring programs.
NRC is perforraing this reevaluation at all fuel facilities where ponds are used for waste storage.
On November 12, 1980, a Region II representative and a team of three hydrogeologists under contract with NRC will visit your facility to review groundwater monitoring data and to assesa the adequacy of your groundwater monitoring program. During the visit, the team will inspect your ponds, review monitoring data, and discuss pertinent matters with your staff. A brief outline of matters to be discussed is provided as Enclosure 1.
We appreciate your cooperation in making this information and your responsible staff members available on this date.
Siacerely, htlip to r, Chief i
Fuel Faci ity and Materials Safety Branch
Enclosures:
(1) As stated i
8011240 Sti
(
ENCLOSURE 1 QUESif0N GUIDE FOR SITE REVIEW
- 1. Source and Isotopes What isotopes Physical and chemical forms Levels of activity
scharge volume Other sources II. Configuration Pond characteristics bottom single or series volume.
evaporation potential vegetation animals - disruptive Pond protection plants animals fences topography i
rainfall and floods erosion hydrology III. Monitoring What is included Onsite and Offsite Test wells Soil Water Vegetation Animals Air Intervals How are samples collected How are samples prepared What base line used Feedback What are trends Future plans n
,. - - - - - - +
s-,
r n
.. =..-
L..
1 l
a i !
IV. Analyses Sample preparation Do own samples If sent out, to whom Turnaround Time Data management Analyses for Alpha and/or beta Separate isotope Equipment used Thorium, radium, radon Heavy metals Toxics Personnel and facilities Supervision - background Tech - background Are they full time p
1 r
l l
l I
._m
.. h.._..,...*,,_y
.