ML20009F407
| ML20009F407 | |
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| Site: | 07100358 |
| Issue date: | 04/14/1981 |
| From: | Kingsley S NAVY, DEPT. OF |
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| 19123, NUDOCS 8107310112 | |
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DEPARIMENT OF THE NAVY j
COMMANDING OFFICER USS SIERRA (AD-18)
FPO MIAMI 34084 SIERRAINST 4033;1C 60:jle 14 April 1981 USS SIERRA.(AD18) INSTRUCTION 4033.lc Subj: Quality Assurance Measures in the Packing and Shipment of Radiographic Sources; procedures for Ref:
(a) United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rules and Regulations, Title 10-Energy, par t 10, Standards for Protection Against Radiation (b) United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rules and Re gulations, Title 10-Energy, part 71, Packaging of.
Radioactive Material for Transport and Transportation of Radioactive Material under Certain Conditions (c)
Department or Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials
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gg-L Regulatiegs Title 49, CFR Parts 100-199 (d) COMNAVSURFLANTINSI 9090.1, Commander Naval Surface Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, Quality Assurance Manual (e)
SIERRAINST 5100.8E, Operating and Emergency Procedures for CAMMA Radiography Enc 1:
(1) Checklist f or packaging and shipment of Radiographic Sources 1.
Purpose.
To promulgate guidance for assuring proper packaging and shipment. of radiographic sources f rom USS SIERRA and to ensure compliance with requaramen.ga set forth ir. references (a) chrough (e).
2.
Canc e_i_lation.
USS SIERRA Instructiou,4033=IB i hereby cancelled and superseded.
3.
Orkanization, The final responsibility for the Quality Assurance (QA) Program s.
for part. 71 requirements rests with USS SIERRA.
Design and fabrication shall not be conducted ender this QA program.
The QA program is y ' implemented usins f.he following otganization:
Comnanding Officer Executive Officer RepM r officer Rad.l ec...e
. M ety Officer Senior Radiographu M Radiographic Safety Officer)
RadiogrAp'er 8107310112 010515 PDR ADOCK 071003ge
A SIERRAINST 4033.1C 14 April 1981 b.
Radiography personnel shall perform the regulatory required inspections and tests in accordance with procedures. contained reference fe) and this instruc-tion..The Radiation Safety Officer shall ensure that these functions are pc.'..o rmed.
8.
Quality Assurance Records Records of package (including references), procurement, inspections, a.
tests, operating logs, audit results, personni'l training and gatlifications and records of shipments will be maintained to accordance with reference (e) and enclosure (1) of this instruction.
-b.
These records will be maintained in accordance with references (b).
and (e) and will be identified and retrievable. A list of these records, and their storage location, will be maintained by the Radiation Safety Of ficer.
9.
Audits Schedules of internal audits, and their frequency (reference (e)), of a.
the Q.A. program will be conducted using a written check list with the results being reported through the Chain of Command.
The Radiation Safety Officer will maintain records of these audits which, will be evaluated by the Repair Officer and Radiation Safety Officer.
The RSO will. insure any deficient areas are corrected.
Yearly audits will be conducted in accordance with reference (d).
Members of the audit team shall have no responsibility in the activity being
- audited, 1
- 10. Discussion.
All shipments c/ transfers of radioactive materials over public a.
areas, including shipments made with private or government vehicles, must.
comply with appropriate Federal, State and local. transportation requirements This instruction is.provided to ensure SlERRA complies with ref erences (a) through (e) with regards to shipment of radiographic sources.
5.
Radiographic Isotopes are capable of inflicting serious bodily harm.if used improperly or without regard for safety, Organizational responsibilities for these Quality Assurance c.
functions and. audit guidance are set forth in references (d) and (e) and supplemented by reference (a),
- 11. Action.
The Radiographic Safety Officer.will ensure that all radio-graphic personnel are provided with.a copy of this instruction and its enclosure, and that all radiographic personnel comply with them.
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5fEkkilNST 4033,1C 14 tp:22 1981 CHECKLIST FOR PACKAGING AND SHIPMEN! 0F RACICG m HIC 5 t40< G S 1.
Deseriptien ci ship = cut:
NOTE: All "Part" rcference i; IAW DUI RPG r ttt le 4 '> G R a.
Shipping Name, Part 1/2 101 b.
Shipping Clasc,, Patt. 172:101 __ _
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Tr ans po r t Group, Part 172 101 d,
Type Quality, Part 173.390 Spccial/ Normal Material, Part 173,389 (1)._
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Total Cuties g.
Radioactive Nuclide, Part 173.389 --
Comp]cted: _ Senior Radiographer _ _
2.
Radicactive se.aled source will be transret red ircm the exposhre de >1ce to the shipping container IAW enclosure (5) of reference (e)-
Ccmpleted :
Senior Radicgrapher 3.
Campare unit with certificates of compliance and supporting docu-ments lon to insure correct package is being uttiized Ccmpleted:
Senior Radiographer 4.
Vetity that t.bc organizat. ion to which material 1, bcing shipped i' authorized to receive radioactive material l
Completed:
Senior Radiographec 5.
Place material for t.ransport.ation in packade in occcrdance wi.h procedures set forth in reference (c)
Completed:
Senlot Radiogrepher l
6.
Take and reco.d radiat. ion Icvels at a distance of three ieet and on contact with package, Ihree Feet MR/HR Contact MR/HR Ccmpleted:
Senior Radiographer En clo sur e (1) 1 s
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SIERRAINST 4033.1C 14 April 1981 7.
Prepare requisition and invoice / shipping document (DD-1149).
a.
Fill out parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 ae with a normal shipment.
b.
Parts (a) through (k) will consist of the following statements in sequence:
(1)
Shipping name.
(2)
Shipping class.
(3) Total quantity of material in curies as appropriate.
(4) Type of packing.
(5)
Name of radionuclide.
(6)
Description of physical and chemical form and serial number, if applicable.
(7)
Transport index.
(8)
Category of label applied.
(9). The statement " PACKAGE _ REQUIRES RADIOLOGICAL CONTROLS FOR UNPACKING.
RETURN RECEIPT REQUIRED."
(10)
The statement "This is to certify that the above named materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked and labeled, and are in proper condition for transportation according to applicable regulations of the Department of Transportation."
(11) A statement of receipt.
Completed:
Senior Radiographer 8.
If a commercial shipper receives custody of material pierside, insure.that receipt block of-DD-1149 is signed and shipper's NRC licence number is recorded on DD-1149 and this enclosure.
NRC License Number -
l Completed:
Senior Radiographer 9.
After shipment is turned over to Navy Supply for future receipt by av authorized organization, enter shipment on tickler sheet in front of action pending file held by Senior Radiographer.
Send copy of shipping Enclosure (1) s J
SIERRAINST 4033.1C 14 April 1981 papers.together with Ictter to receiving organization to inform them of shipment.
Serial and Date of lettet -
Completed:
Senior Radiographer 10.
Assemble all documents. produced during the completion of the enclo-sure and file in action pending file of Senior Radiographer.
Completed:
Senior Radiographer Witnessed and Reviewed:
Radiographic Safety Officer 11.
Upon receipt.of confirmation.of receipt of shipment by licensed addressee, remove pending documents.and file in completed source ship-ment file, along with this completed enclosure.
Shipment Completed:
Senior Radiographer i
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