ML19354D818
| ML19354D818 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 07/17/1989 |
| From: | Cunningham R NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| To: | Knapp M NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| ML19354D201 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 9001220187 | |
| Download: ML19354D818 (9) | |
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n, WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555 July 17, 1989 MEMORANDUM FOR: Those on Attached List FROM:
Richard E. Cunningham Director Division of Industrial and Medical Nuclear Safety NHSS
SUBJECT:
POLICY AND GUIDANCE DIRECTIVE FC 89-1; AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCT OF GREATER THAN CLASS C SEALED SOURCES SURVEY This memorandum directs the Regions to obtain information about sealed sources and/or devices that contain licensed material in quantities greater than Class C (GTCC). This information will be used to verify the number of GTCC materials currently in the possession of licensees, and to determine the extent and magnitude of problems associated with disposition of surplus GTCC sealed sources and devices. A questionnaire is provided in Enclosure 1 for use in collecting the needed information.
The questionnaire refers to a level of activity for each radionuclide that may be considered the lower limit for GTCC. These limits were derived from the requirements of 10 CFR Part 61, Section 61.55. For clarification Enclosure 2 is a memorandum, dated December 14, 1988, that explains assumptions and how the limits were derived.
, identifies licensees.by Region that could have GTCC sealed sources and/or devices. This list highlights licensees that have pending licensing actions. The questionnaire provided in Enclosure 1 should be used during review of those licensing actions.
In addition, those licensees listed that have a question mark next to their names have unknown quantities of the radionuclides of interest and should be contacted to determine whether they have GTCC sealed sources and/or devices.
If they do not, while the questionnaire is moot, the quantities and activities of each radionuclide they possess should be noted. This information should be submitted with the completed surveys in order to update the Licensing Management System.
Collection of this information during review of pending license actions is authorized under the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance control number 31500017 as set forth in 10 CFR Part 30 Section 30.8(a).
This survey is to start immediately and continue until notified by this Division.
The time spent for this-survey should be charged to PPSAS number 3121Y, "GTCC study." Completed questionnaires are to be sent biweekly to Steven Baggett, mail stop OWFN 6-H-3.
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Enclosures:
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GTCC Questionnaire 2.
Letter dtd. 12/14/E8 3.
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1 Malcolm R. Knapp, Director i
Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards, RI t
i J. Philip Stchr, Director Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards, RII i
Charles E. Norelius, Director Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards, RIII-j i
A. B. Beach, Director.
Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards, RIY 1
Ross A. Scarano, Director Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards, RV
'i Leland C. Rouse, Chief l
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Medical Nuclear Safety, NMSS John E. Glenn, Chief Medical. Academic and Commercial i
Use Safety Branch Division of Industrial and
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SURVEYOR 88 INFORMATION SNEET License 4 - This number must be placed on all survey sheets.
The license number will be used as the unique identifier for computer tracking purposes.
Manufacturer - This will denote the vendor of the t
source or device (source housing), i.e.
Ohmart, Kay-Ray, Amersham, Gulf Nuclear, DOE, etc.
Model 0 - The vendor's NRC approved model number for the 1
source or source and device combination.
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should be exercised not to include system numbers.
Type - Denotes if the model is a source by placing an "s" in the box or a device by placing a "D" in the box.
Active - Only check this box if the source or device is used on a routine basis by the licensee and not considered inactive as defined below.
Inactive - If the source or device is not used on a routine basis by the licensee, the codes on the survey sheet are to be used to indicate the status of the source.
i The codes are self explanatory. However, for the purposes of this paper the following codes are defined.
l Damaged - This code denotes that the source or device has been damaged in any way.
This also includes any leaking sources.
If you use this code then provide a brief explanation of the damage.
You may also need to bring this to the attention of you supervisor to determine the need for follow-up action.
Surplus - Those sources or devices that are being held as a spare for use later by the licensee.
Logistics - Please print legibly
- Make a copy of the survey sheet, retain a copy for the license file and forward the orginal to
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Headquarters for analysis.
- Thank you for you co,rporation.
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t ABOVE CLASS C SOURCE / DEVICE INVENTORY SURVEY l
Licensee's (name and address)
License #:
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Provide accurate and complete responses to each question below:
- 1) How many sealed sources and/or devices do you have that are above Class C (i.e. Am-241 > 27 mC1, Pu-238 or -239 > 27 mci, Cm-244 > 27 aci, Cs-137 > 910 Ci, or any other transuranic >
27 aci with a half-life greater than five years)?
Identify each source or device on the attached inventory sheet.
- 2) How do you dispose of your sources and/or devices?
(check appropriate box)
Manufacturer:
Transfer to another licensee other:
If other, please elaborate:
3)a. Are you able to find and use an authorized recipient to purchase, dispose, or store any sources and/or devices that you no longer want?
(check one) Yes No If no, please elaborate:
- b. Are there any diffculties in using this authorized recipient? (check one) Yes No If yes, please elaborate:
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- 4) Additional comments - check here and use back of this sheet.
Surveyor:
Date:
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Activity levels described in question 1 were derived from limits established in 10 CFR 61 section 61.55.
The levels were based on typical size sources.
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Cm-244 L - Lost O - Other 8 - Irradiator G - Broad licenses
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