ML20027B707
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| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Farley  |
| Issue date: | 09/09/1982 |
| From: | Mattson R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Chestnut J CHESTNUT, SANDERS, SANDERS & TURNER |
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Dear Mr. Chestnut:
This letter is in response to your inquiry of August 18, 1982 concerning the radiation exposure of Mr. Joe Robinson.
I NRC nuclear power plant licensees are required to report to the NRC doses received l
by a worker when the worker terminates enploynent. Our records show that, during the periods from 8/16/77 to 10/30/77, and 11/21/80 to 12/23/80, while working at the Joseph M. Farity Nuclear Plant, Mr. J. Robinson received 0.0 ras whole body dose (i.e., no~ measurable exposure). A whole body count taken on 11/13/80 indicates a maximum permissible organ burden of less than 10% (below minimum detectable levels).
These are the only records that our computer syste currently shows for Mr. Robinson.
More recent information on Mr. Robinson may become available as we update our computer filing systs. You may wish to contact us at a later date to check if more recent information is available.
Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 19.12, a copy of which is enclosed, requires that licensees provide instruction to all individuals working in or frequent-ing any portion of a restricted area ("any area which is controlled by the licensee for purposes of protection of individuals from exposure to radiation and radioactive materials"). The instructions describe potential health problems associated with exposure to radioactive materials or radiation, precautions or procedures to minimize exposure, and the purposes and functions of protective devices.
In addition, all individuals working in restricted areas must be instructed in, and instructed to observe, to the extent within the worker's control, the applicable provisions of Commission regulations and licenses for the protection of personnel from exposures to radiation or radioactive materials occurring in such areas. Also 10 CFR 19.11 requires licensees to post a " Notice to Bnployees" (NRC Form 3), a copy of which is enclosed.
This notice also provides infonnation to workers regarding their rights and and responsibilities.
NRC regulations also require, in 10 CFR 20.203, a copy of which is enclosed, that caution signs, labels, signals and controls be uployed to further inform workers of specific radiological conditions in areas and to restrict access to areas.
Section 6.12 of a nuclear plant's Technical Specifications (which are a part of the plant's operating license) requires additional controls for entry into an area where the radiation level is greater than 100 mram/hr. This specification 8209290282 820909
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This letter is in response to your inquiry of August 18, 1982 concerning the radiation exposure of Mr. Joe Robinson.
NRC nuclear power plant licensees are required to report to the NRC doses received by a worker when the worker terminates enployment. Our records show that, during the periods from 8/16/77 to 10/30/77, and 11/21/80 to 12/23/80, while working at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, Mr. J. Robinson received 0.0 reus whole body dose. (i.e., no measurable exposure). A whole body count taken on 11/13/80 indicates a maximum permissible organ burden of less than 10% (below minimum detectable levels).
These are the only records that our computer systen currently shows for Mr. Robinson.
More recent information on Mr. Robinson may become availabic as we update our computer filing systen. You may wish to contact us at a later date to check if more recent information is available.
Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 19.12, a copy of which is enclosed, requires that' licensees provide instruction to all individuals working in or frequent-
'ing any portion of a restricted area ("any area which is controlled by the licensee for purposes of protection of individuals from exposure to radiation and radioactive materials"). The instructions describe potential health problems associated with exposure to radioactive materials or radiation, precautions or procedures to minimize exposure, and the purposes and functions of protective devices.
In addition, all individuals working in restricted areas must be instructed in, and instructed to observe, to the extent within the worker's control, the applicable provisions of Commission regulations and licenses for the protection of personnel from exposures to radiation or radioactive materials occurring in such areas. Also 10 CFR 19.11 requires licensees to post a " Notice to Dnployees" (NRC Form 3), a copy of which is enclosed.
This notice also provides information to workers regaiding their rights and.
and responsibilities.
NRC regulations also require, in 10 CFR 20.203, a copy of which is enclosed, that caution signs, labels, signals and controls be enployed to further inform workers of specific radiological conditions in areas and to restrict access to areas.
Section 6.12 of a nuclear plant's Technical Specifications (which are a part of the plant's operating license) requires additional controls for entry into an area where the radiation level is greater than 100 mrom/hr. This specification
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requires individuals to carry a radiation monitoring device which continuously indicates the radiation dose in the area or which continuously integrates the radiation dose rate in an area and alarms at a preset integrated dose.
Alternatively, individuals entering such an area may be accompanied by a person qualified in radiation protection procedures and who is using a radiation dose monitoring device.
Nuclear utilities also have alarming area radiation monitoring systems which serve to warn personnel of increasing or abnormally high radiation levels. These area radiation monitors are generally provided in areas where personnel normally have access, and for which there is a potential for personnel to receive high-radiation doses because of system failure or improper personnel action.
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Enclosures:
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