ML20003G340

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Responds to NRC 810226 Ltr Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-285/81-01.Corrective Actions:Standing Order T-8 Revised,Requiring That Very High Radiation Area Doors Be Locked & Verified Per Daily Radiation Survey
ML20003G340
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Site: Fort Calhoun Omaha Public Power District icon.png
Issue date: 03/20/1981
From: William Jones
OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
To: Seyfrit K
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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1623 MARNEY e O M AM A. NESRASMA 68102 a TELEPHONE S36 4000 AREA CODE 402 M;rch 20, 1981 Mr. K. V. Seyfrit U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Inspection and Enforcement Region IV 611 Ryan Plaza Drive Suite 1000 Arlington, Texas 76011

References:

(1) Docket No. 50-285 (2) IE Inspection Report 81-01 dated February 26, 1981

Dear Mr. Seyfrit:

In reply to the Notice of Violation contained within Reference (2), the Omaha Public Power District's comments are attached.

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ATTACHMENT Violation

  • Radiation Protection Manual, Section 3.1.8.2 "Very High Radiation Area Control, paragraph c. states, " Access door to very high radiation areas will be kept locked unless someone is actually inside or has continued and direct control over the entrance to the area."

Contrary to the above, on January 21, 1981, the inspector observed that the door to room 68 (Cask Decon Room) was ajar and unattended. This room is posted as a "Very H!gh Radiation Area."

Resconse (1) Corrective steps which have been taken and the results achieved.

The following measures have been taken to correct the item of non-compliance.

The door to room 68 was immediately closed and latched after the inspector found the door slightly ajar. Engineering Evaluation and Assistance Request FC-81-39 has been initiated to provide a " door

- ajar" alarm.

Chemistry and Radiation Protection Tecnnicians were formally in-structed in regard to the importance of ensuring that "Very High Radiation" doors are not only closed, but to ensure that the locking mechanism is conpletely latened upon exiting the area. These tech-nicicns pt ovide health physics coverage when entries are made to "Very High Radiation" areas.

A station maintenance order was written and accomplished to ensure that all "Very High Radiation Area" door locks were operable.

(2) Corrective steos which will be taken to avoid further violations.

Standing Order T-8 has been revised to require that "Very High Radiation Area" doors are verified to be locked as part of the Daily Radiation Survey. This procedure has been issued and im-plemented.

(3) Date when full comoliance wi'l be achieved.

The Omaha Public Power District is cresently in full compliance.

ATTACHMENT (continued)

Violation -

Radiation Protection Manual, Section' 2.11.2, "Use of Protective Clothing,"

paragraph 2.11.2.1 states in part, " Specific crticles of protective clothing are worn as specified for Control Areas. The requirement for protective clothing will be listed on the RWP."

Contrary to the above, on January 21, 1981, the inspector cbserved one licensee employee in the fuel receipt room who was not wearing a surgeon's cap as specified in RWP #20.

Response

(1) Corrective steps which have been taken and the results achieved.

The following measures have been taken to correct the item of non-compliance.

The employee in question was instructed to put on a surgeon's cap immediately after the inspector noted the violation. In addition, the employee was briefed on the job, of the necessity of complying

, with RWP requirements.

The entire work crew assigned to new fuel receipt was instructed in regard to the importance of RWP compliance and the proper use of protective clothing by members of the plant staff at a special job briefing session.

The general employee radiation protection training and retraining program was upgraded to include emphasis on the importance of RWP compliance.

(2) Corrective steps which will be taken to avoid further violations.

General Employee Radiation Protection retraining has been completed for those employees permitted unescorted access to radiation con-i trolled areas. Initial training for new employees will continue to stress proper use of protective clothing and importance of RWP l compliance.

Standing Order T-10 has been revised to specify the auti;ori ty of i

' Chemistry / Radiation Protection technicians to stop work on a job wnen such work is not being performed in accordance with RWP re-quirements or is otherwise not being performed in a radiologically safe manner.

l l (3) Date when full comoliance will be achieved.

The Omaha Public Power District is presently in full compliance.

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