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| Issue date: | 04/26/1994 |
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April 26, 1994 The Honorable Thomas Harkin United States Senator 131 E. 4th Street 314B Federal Building Davenport, Iowa 52801
Dear Senator Harkin:
This is in rsponse to your letter of March 15, 1994 requesting an update on the State of Iowa Section 274b Agreement and copies of all relevant correspondence between NRC and the State since the withholding of findings in October 1992.
After the October 1992 review in which findings of adequacy to protect public health and safety and compatibility with the NRC program were withheld, the State of Iowa provided monthly progress reports, which described the State's progress in addressing programmatic deficiencies. The reports were provided during the period November 1992 to April 1993 (copies of these reports are enclosed as Enclosure 1).
In February 1993, a follow-up review was conducted of the Iowa program. Again, the NRC was not able to make findings of adequacy and compatibility. The results of the February 1993 review are contained in our letter dated May 6,1993 (Enclosure 2). The State of Iowa continued submitting monthly reports until December 6, 1993 (see Enclasure 3).
The NRC completed a review of the Iowa program on December 14, 1993. As a result of the review, the NRC determined that the Iowa radiation control program for the regulation of agreement materials is adequate to protect the public health and safety and is compatible with NRC's regulatory program. A copy of the review report detailing the NRC's findings is enclosed (Enclosure 4).
In addition, in Enclosure 5, we have enclosed some additional correspondence between NRC and the State of Iowa.
In response to your request about the reason for a Section 274b Agreement, the rationale for this section is found in the legislative history and the provisions of Section 274. When Congress enacted the Atomic Energy Act in 1954, the Act did not specify a role for the States in nuclear matters, although the protection of the public's health and safety had traditionally been a State responsibility.
In light of this traditional State responsibility, Congress in 1959 with the passage of Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act, provided a statutory basis under which the Federal government can discontinue and the States can assume regulatory authority over byproduct, source and small quantities of special ruclear materials. The formal mechanism for assumption of authority by the States is through an Agreement signed by the Governor and the Chairman of the NRC.
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In accordance with Section 274, the NRC is required to initially determine and to periodically review Agreement State programs for adequacy to protect public health and safety and compatibility with NRC's regulatory program. The determination of findings from the review of Agreement States is made in accordance with the policy statement " Guidelines for NRC Review of Agreement State Radiation Control Programs," May 28, 1992 (Enclosure 5).
In the policy statement, Agreement State programmatic elements and functions, both technical 1
and administrative are divided into two Categories of Indicators -- Category I and Category II.
Category I indicators are those programmatic element s and functions which have a direct bearing on public health and safety and Category II indicators are those indicators which address essential technical and administrative elements of the primary functions of the Agreement Program.
In reporting findings to Agreement States, the NRC indicates the category of each comment made.
If no significant Category I comments are provided, this will indicate that the program is adequate to protect public health and safety.
If one or more significant Category I comments are provided, a finding will be withheld and the State will be notified that the program deficiencies may seriously affect the State's ability to protect the public health and safety and that the need for improvement in the particular program area (s) is critical.
In accordance with the NRC's policy described above, the withholding of findings is used as a tool to facilitate improvements in areas which may affect the ability of the State to protect public health and safety before any problems of a serious nature develop.
Thus, the potential risk to the public health and safety from a noncompliance designation or a withholding of findings, is minimal. However, if deficiencies are not corrected, more serious problems could develop.
If any threat or perceived threat develops, then the NRC in accordance with Section 274j of the Atomic Energy Act has the ability to terminate or suspend all or part of its Agreement with a State.
We hope this adequately addresses your concerns.
Sincerely, Originalsignsd by James M. Taylor James M. Taylor Executive Director for Operations
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The determination of findings from the review of Agreement States is made in accordance with the policy sta ment " Guidelines for NRC Review of Agreement State Radiation Control Program," May 28, 1992 (Enclosure 5).
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administrative elements of the prim ry functions of the Agreement Program.
In reporting findings to Agreement Stat s, the NRC indicates the category of each comment made.
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seriously affect the State's ability to protect the public health and safety and that the need for improvement in the'particular program area (s) is I
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MV E. BRANSTAD, GOVERNOR DEP6RTNEf97)Of HEALTH CHRISToPEtER G. A HI o i DiRECTom November 13, 1992 es.
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Dear ynch:
e Per your previous request the following is a summary of the activities and accomplishments of the Iowa Radioactive Materials program staff during the month of October, 1992.
1.
Inspection:
3 Hospitals 1 Nuclear Pharmacy 1 Radiographer 1 PET Facility 1 Irradiator 6 Gauces Total 13 I
Through October there are 25 inspections due.
These include:
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1 Nuclear Van 3 Research & Development 2 Radiographers 1
A review of our inspection workload through December 31, 1992 indicates that we have 3 gauges and 2 radiographers who could be considered by the NRC as significantly overdue.
Our goal is to have at least these 5 inspections completed by December 31, 1992.
2.
Licensing:
As of October 31, 1992 there are 224 Iowa l
RAM Licenses.
14 licensing action requests were reviewed with assistance from NRC Region III staff.
4 medical licenses were returned for resubmittal because of our current rule changes.
3 gauge licenses and 3 amendment reviews were completed and are in typing.
There were also 4 amendments requested by different types of RAM users.
Questions were raised on all 4 and letters for additional information were sent, f
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Besides the above we also have in-house renewal applications for a nuclear pharmacy, portable gauge, fixed gauge and 2 teletherapy units.
In addition, there are 6 amendments to one of our major broad scope licenses under review.
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Training:
Staff received training from NRC Region III staff in licensing and inspections.
Also, the contract with Mr. Bill Schultz was finalized.
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the 6 products to be provided by him under the current contract.
A.
Inspection Manual B.
Inspector Training C.
Enforcement Training D.
Paperwork System Review & Modification as Necessary E.
Inspector Competency Review in Field F.
Staff Qualification Journal In November, 1992 a specific plan will be established as a
time table to receive these products.
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General Program Activities:
A.
Submitted the final information to the department's Data Management group for our new tracking system.
Phase I,
a written program ready for debugging, is scheduled for completion the week of November'2, 1992.
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A manual audit of the licensing files was conducted.
This was necessary to update our old tracking system and to verify data for the new system.
This also allowed the correction of five files (i.e.
missing or incomplete reports and/or billing letters).
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The data base for the old electronic license and inspection tracking system was updated.
Current efforts are being made to make this system functional until our new system is in operation.
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Staff investigated loss of control of I-131 and possible spread of contamination in Des Moines medical center.
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6 NRC Information Notices were sent to RAM 2
licensees (NRC Notice 92-62, 92-37, 92-10, j
91-86, 91-71 and 91-60).
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Revision of regulatory guides was started.
Those currently being typed are:
Medical Fixed Gauge Portable Gauge Radiography It is anticipated that these guides will be in at least final draft form by November 30, 1992.
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Using NRC guidance, the ALARA policy was drafted and is in typing.
It is anticipated that a final draft will be completed by November 30, 1992.
I If you have any questions regarding the above please contact ne.
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TERRY E BRANSTAD. GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CHRISTOPHER G ATCHISON. DIRECTOR December 22,1992 Jim Lynch U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn,IL 60137
Dear Mr. Lynch:
The following will document our activities relating to our RAM Program during the month of November,1992.
1.
INSPECTIONS:
In an effort to catch up on paper work. support DAEC in preparation for their evaluated nuclear power plant exercise m December,1992, and prepare for training visits by NRC, Region 111 staff and our consultant, no inspections were done during the month. The current plan is to increase our inspection activities in January,1993.
Through November,1992, there were 29 inspections due. These include:
13 Gaup,es 8 Medical 1 Nuclear Van 3 Research and Development 2 Radiographers 21rradiators 2.
LICENSING:
As of November 30,1992, there were 224 lowa RAM licensees. During November,3 gauge j
renewals were completed,4 amendments completed and 1 nuclear pharmacy deficiency letter generated.
Requested and receiving technical assistance from NRC, Region 111 staff l
concerning amendments to one of our broadscope licensees and a request to establish a l
satellite nuclear pharmacy. No decision has been reached on how to proceed. We continue to discuss the issue with Region 111 staff.
3.
TRAINING:
Three staff persons spent a week with Mr. Hueter of Region III on licensing training regarding nuclear pharmacy. Our contractor, Mr. Schultz, provided a draft of an inspection manual. It is in the review process. A finished product should be available by January 15,1993. He also started the inspector training course on November 30, 1992. Your visit to the state on November 23-25 to accompany Mr. Wucht on insaections was cancelled when Mr. Wuehr suffered a relapse from a previous medical prob.em.
This inspection training is to be rescheduled for January,1993.
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'2-22-92 ynch The general training plan has been established through the second week of March,1993. Every effort is being made to follow the plan.
4.
GENERAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
A. We continue to have concerns about the status of our licensing files. Because of previous staff leaving and our finding requests for licensing actions filed with no action taken, we are in the progress of a total file revision. Our intent is to have the files reviewed,in order and necessary licensing actions taken by the end of January,1993. We are in the process of hiring a temporary person to completely go through the RAM files to put each file in chronological order by document date. We also intend to have this completed by the end of January,1993.
B.
As normal, the month of November and December are very busy, regarding our emergency response responsibilities. During November, staff participated m a drill with the Duane Arnold Energy Center, spent time with training for State Patrol, National Guard and Department ol Natural Resources personnel in emergency response.
C. Staff assisted contractor in getting materials ready for his one week inspection training course.
D. The new RAM license tracking system is caerational, staff is in the process of loading the new action which have been logged on our land system. The Data Management Specialist who developed the system is on leave until December 28,1992. When she returns, we will be able to start developing management reports. She has started developing the inspection tracking system and expects to have it operational in February,1993.
E. Revision of our regulation guides continue.
The medical guide should be ready for distribution in January,1993. The Fixed and Portable Gauges Reg Guides are in final review and may be ready for distribution in February,1993. The Radiographers Guide is in technical review. Plans are to have it completed and ready for distribution m March,1993.
F.
Our policy for ALARA has been completed and will be distributed with new license and amendment requests. We will send the policy to our licensees by the end of January,1993.
A copy is attached.
Thank you for your progress visit on November 12-13, 1992. Your positive remarks about our progress indicate that our efforts are headed in the right direction.
. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact me.
Sincerely,
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ALARA Policy
BUREAU OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LUCAS STATE OFFICE BUILDING DES MOINES, IOWA 50319 DECEMBER,1992 POLICY: 92-0001 RAM POLICY TITLE:
Maintaining Occupational Radiation Exposure "As Iow As Is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)."
INTRODUCTION:
641-40.1(2) of the Iowa Administrative Code states, in part, that Iowa licensees and registrants should make every reasonable effort to maintain radiation exposures as far below the limits in that part as prescribed. This policy describes to licensees and registrants a general philosophy acceptable to the Bureau radiation staff as a necessary basis for a program of maintaimng occupational exposures to radiation as low as is reasonably achievable.
DISCUSSION:
Even though current occupational exposure limits provide a very low risk ofinjury, it is prudent to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation. The objective is thus to reduce occupational exposure as far below the specified limits as is reasonably achievable by means of good practice, as well as by management's commitment to policies that foster vigilance against departures from good practice.
In addition to maintaining doses to individuals as far below the limits as is reasonably achievable, the sum of the doses received by all exposed individuals should also be maintained at the lowest practicable level. It would not be desirable, for example, to hold the highest doses to individuals to some fraction of the applicable limits if this mvolved exposing additional people and significantly increasing the sum of radiation doses received by all involved individuals.
REGULATORY POSITION:
Two basic conditions are considered necessary in any program for keeping occupational exposures as far below the limits as is reasonably achievable. The management of a licensed or registered facility should be committed to maintaining exposures as low as is reasonably achievable, and the personnel responsible for radiation protection should be continually vigilant for means to reduce exposures.
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MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT:
The commitment made by licensee and registrant management to minimize exposures should provide clearly defined radiation protection responsibilities and an environment in which the radiation protection staff can do its job properly. There are several aspects to this commitment:
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92-0001 RAM Facility personnel should be made aware of management's commitment to keep a.
occupational exposures as low as is reasonably achievable. The commitment should ap, pear in policy statements, instmetions to personnel, and similar documents. At a mmimum, workers should be sufficiently familiar with this commitment that they can l
exalain 1) what the management commitment is, 2 what "as low as is reasonably been advised to implement it on theirjobs.) why it is re achievable exposure to radiation" means,3 b.
Management should periodically perform a formal audit to determine how exposure might be lowered. This should include reviews of operating procedures and past exposure records, facility inspections, and consultations with the radiation protection staff or outside consultants. At a minimum, management should be able to discuss 1) which operating procedures were reviewed, 2 in which locations most exposures are being discussions they have hac?s of workers )are receiving received, 3) what grou with the radiation protection staff or outside consultants, and 5) what steps they have taken to reduce exposures.
The management should ensure that there is a well-supervised radiation protection c.
capability with well. defined responsibilities. Applicants submitting applications for any specific license or registration of their radiation producing machines should select and state the qualifications for the lead individual who will be responsible for implementing The qualifications selected should be commensurate with the p anticipated to be encountered in a facility of the type subject to the license.
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The management should see that plant workers receive sumcient training. Section 19.12 of 10 CFR Part 19 requires instruction of personnel on radiation protecbn. The radiation worker should understand how radiation protection relates to their job and should be tested on this understanding at least once p,er, year. They should have frequent opportunities to discuss radiation safety with the radiation protection staff whenever the need arises. Management should be committed to a review of radiation protection at least once every three years. Training should be sufficient to ensure that the workers can correctly answer questions on radiation protection as it relates to theirjobs.
The RSO should be given sufficient authority to enforce safe operation. The RSO should e.
have the authority to prevent unsafe practices and to communicate promptly with an i
appropriate level of mana gement about haltin g an operation deemed unsafe. Operating procedures related to raciation safety should be reviewed and approved by radiation protection personnel.
This authority should be demonstrable by written policy statements.
Modifications to operating and maintenance procedures should be made where they will f.
substantially reduce exposures at a reasonable cost. The management should be able to
- 1) demonstrate that improvements have been sought,2) that modifications have been considered, and 3 that they have been implemented where practicable.
Where modifications have)been considered but not implemented, the hc should be prepared to describe the reasons for not implementing them.
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Vigilance by the RSO and the Radiation Protection Staff:
It should be the responsibility of the RSO and the radiation arotection staff to conduct surveillance programs and investigations to ensure that occupational ex)osures are as far below the specified linuts as is reasonably achievable. Additionally,h less exposure. There a be vigilant in searching out new and better ways to perform all radiation jobs wit aspects to this responsibility.
a.
'Ihe RSO and the radiation protection staff should know the origins of radiation exposures in the facility. They should know these by location, operation, and job category and should be aware of trends in exposures. The RSO and the radiation protection staff should be able to describe which locations, operations, and jobs are associated with the highest exposures and why exposures are increasing or decreasing.
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The RSO and the radiation protection staff should look for ways to reduce exposures.
When unusual exposures have occurred, the radiation protection staff should direct and participate in an mvestigation of the circumstances of such exposures to determine the causes and take steps to reduce the likelihood of similar future occurrences. For each such occurrence, the RSO should be able to demonstrate that such an investigation has been carried out, that conclusions were reached as a result of the investigation, and that corrective action was taken, as appropriate.
The RSO and the radiation protection staff should periodically review operating procedures that may affect radiation safety and survey facility operations to identify situations in which exposures can be reduced. Indicated changes should be promptly implemented. Procedures for receiving and evaluating suggestions relating to radiation protection from employees should be established. Workers should be knowledgeable of the procedures for making suggestions on radiation protection.
Adequate equipment and supplies for radiation protection work should be provided. The c.
RSO should be responsible for ensuring that proper equipment and supplies are availabic, are maintained in good workm, g order, and are used properly.
Written procedures for the use of the equipment should be available and followed.
d.
The purpose of this section is to provide information to applicants, licensees, and registrants regarding the Bureau staff's plans for utilizing this procedure. Except in those cases in which the applicant, licensee, and registrant proposes an alternative method for complying with the specified portions of Iowa Radiation Rules, the methods described herein will be used in the evaluation of submittals in connection with applications for a specific license and review of facilities using radiation producing machines.
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TERRY E. BRANSTAD. GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CHR!STOPHER G. ATCH1 SON. CHRECT January 12,1993 Jim Lynch U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comminion 799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn,IL 60137
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The following will document our activities relating to our RAM Progr December,1992.
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INSPECTIONS:
inspection activities in January,1993. Through Dece e ncreasing our These include:
nspections due.
12 Gauges 9 Medical 1 Nuclear Van 4 Research and Development 4
2 Radiographers i
2 Irradiators i
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IJCENSING:
As of December 31 1992 licensing actions wer,e com,pleted.there were 226 lowa RAM licensees
. During December, the followingi 19 amendments 2 renewals 2 new licenses 4 reviews requiring additionalinformation 3.
TRAINING:
Three staff persons spent three days with Mr. Gattone of Region Our contractor presented a one w for all staffin radiation programs eek inspection course followed by a three-day en 4.
GENERAL PROGRAM ACITVITIES:
A. Getting the files in order is still an area of major concern *ltis mon verified and letters to six other licensees were sent to correc d
nspections were discre aancies. Additionally a temporary employee spent one week ensu
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at all RAM the file. He is scheduled to return the first working week in Janu ca e n
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B. Staff participated in the full scale dress rehearsal and the evaluated exercise at the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC).
C. Staff responded to a report of abandoned radioactive material (RAM) at a building which had been used as a climc. Old Co-57 and Cs-137 calibration sources were found. There was no loose contamination.
D. Our consultant, Bill Schultz has competed a training mamial, an inspection procedures manual and field inspection reports. These items are ready for printing.
E. The RAM tracking system was updated with all open actions and those actions which had been competed after October,1992. The system generated expiration notices for March, 1993, with the appropriate fees. Actions which we receive are lo generates the appropriate data and letters. There are some " bugs."gged in and the s For example, currently
. the system allows for only one open action per licensee and the salutation of a letter appears as a company name. These items, along with " milestone" management reports are scheduled for completion at mid-January. The inspection tracking program has been designed and will be written by the end of January. Total system operation is still scheduled for the end of February.
F. The medical reg guide, the fixed gauge, guide and the portable gauge, guide will be ready for distribution by nud February. There is no change in status of the mdustrial radiographer guide. The pharmacy guide has been submitted for initial typing.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact me.
Sincerely, n~
s Donald A. Flater, Chief Bureau of Environmental Health 515 281-3478 DAF/ir cc: Carlton Kammerer
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Dear Mr'. Lynch:
9 C The following will document our activities reladng to our RAM Program during t month of January,1993.
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INSPECTIONS:
As of January 31,1993, there were 39 inspections due. These include:
15 Gauges 9 Medical 2 Nuclear Van 1
4 Research and Development 1 Radiographer j
2 Irradiators 1 Special Material These numbers reflect four radiographers, one hospital and one gage that were inspected.
2.
LICENSING:
As of January 31,1993, there were 226 lowa RAM licensees. During December, the following licensing actions were completed.
6 amendments (corrections of technicalitems) 5 renewals 1 termination 3 reviews requiring additional information 3.
TRAINING:
Three staff persons spent four days with Ms. Piskura of Region III in training on teletherapy and radiography licensmg.
4.
GENERALPROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
A. The temporary employee finished the file assignment the week of Janua.v 4,1993. The files are now in numerical order and all information is filea chronologically.
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i C. Our consultant, Bill Schultz delivered un inspection procedures manual and field inspection reports. He also accompamed fielc: inspectors. A written report is forthcommg.
D. The status of the RAM tracking system is as described last month.
Revisions were made to correct the calculational problems. The first 1
compicic report is scheduled for the second week of February after the RAM secretary verifies contact persons, license expiration dates and-inspection due dates.
E. The medical reg guide has been submitted for printing. Because of the additions and formatting efforts in preparing this guide, no work was done on the others. The portable and fixed reg guides will now not be ready until the first week of March, if you have any questions regarding the above, please contact me.
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Dear Mr. Lynch:
The following will document our activities relating to our RAM Program during the month of February,1993.
1.
INSPECTIONS:
As of February 28,1993, there were 27 inspections due. These include:
9 Gauges 6 Medical 2 Nuclear Van 4 Research and Development 1 Radiographer 4 Irradiators 1 Special Material Inspectors completed seven gauges, three hospitals, and one research and development during the month.
2.
LICENSING:
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As of February 28, 1993, there were 226 Iowa RAM licensees. During December, the following licensing actions were completed.
7 amendments 4 renewals, j
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GENERALPROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
A. A follow-up review was conducted by Region III staff the week of February 22, 1993.
B. The status of the RAM tracking, system is as described last month. Reports and letters are routinely generated using the system.
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C. The medical reg g,uide has been published and will be mailed when the cover letter i.
arrives from printing.
D. Although this information was gained after March 1,1993,it is significant enough to advise you in this letter. Through the tracking system, we have discovered that there are 218 RAM licenses. This number may change as we use the system more.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact me.
Sine rely, dbh Donald A. Flater, Chief Bureau of Environmental Health 515-281-3478 DAF/Ir cc: Carlton Kammerer n.
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_ CRY E. BRANSTAD. GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CHRIS10PHER G. ATCHtSON. DIREctom April 13,1993 l
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799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn,IL 60137 l
Deard Lynch:
ne following will document our activities relating to our RAM Program during the month of March,1993.
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INSPECTIONS:
As of March 31,1993, there were 29 inspections due. These include:
4 Gauges 7 Medical 2 Nuclear Van 4 Research and Development 1 Radiographer 1 Irradiators 1 Special Material Inspectors completed three, gauges, two hospitals, one research and development, one fixed radiography site and three irradiators during the month. None of the inspections due are significantly overdue by NRC criteria.
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LICENSING:
As of March 31,1993, there were 216 Iowa RAM licensees. During March, the following licensing actions were completed.,
6 amendments 1 renewals 1 termination 3 reviews requiring additional information 3.
GENERAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
A. Refm' ements of the RAM tracking system continue. The inspection functions are complete a,nd operable. After a few " bugs" are removed, attention will be turned to reciprocity tralmng.
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B. The medical reg guide was mailed.
C. The RAM secretary took a position located closer to her home. Her last day was March 26,1993. The position has been approved for filling and posted.
D. Considerable attention has been given to training the !unior staff member in conducting inspections. He is now qualified to conduct independent inspections of fixed and portable gauges.
E. Our consultant provided us with an enforcement manual which contains " boiler place" letters and citations.
Minor changes are being made.
We hope to implement the use of these paragraphs in may,1993.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact me.
Sine rely, f
onald A. Flater, Chief t
Bureau of Environmental Health 415-281-3478
. AF/Ir Carlton KammererX cc:
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