ML20034B778
| ML20034B778 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Texas A&M University |
| Issue date: | 04/24/1990 |
| From: | Beach A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Poston J TEXAS A&M UNIV., COLLEGE STATION, TX |
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| NUDOCS 9005010001 | |
| Download: ML20034B778 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000059/1990001
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In Reply Refer To:
Docket:
50-059/C-01
Texas A8.M University
ATTN: Dr. John W. Poston,
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Reactor Administrator
Nuclear Engineering Department
Mail Stop 3133
College Station, Texas 77843
Gentlemen:
This refers to the_ inspection conducted by Mr. R. E. Baer of this office during
the period March 5-8, 1990, of activities authorized by NRC Operating
License R-23 for the Texas A&M University AGN-201M Reactor, and to the
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discussion of our findings with Dr. F. D. Jennings, and other members of the
university staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
Areas examined during the inspection included reactor operations, emergency
preparedness, radiological protection, material accountability, and the
physical security plan. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of
selective examination of procedures and representative records, interviews with
personnel, and observrtions by the inspector. The inspection findings are
documented in the enclosed inspection report.
During this inspection, _it was found that certain of your activities were in
violation of NRC requirements.
However, in accordance with 10 CFR Part 2,
Appendix C,Section V.G.1 of the NRC's Enforcement Policy, no citation is being
issued for the violation described in paragraph 7 of the enclosed inspection
report.
No deviations were identified.
The inspector identified three open items in paragraph 14 concerning radiation
surveys during reactor operations, radiation survey locations, and personnel
monitoring devices that require further NRC review.
We have also examined actions you have taken with ragard to previously
identified inspection findings. The status of these items is identified in
paragraph 2 of the enclosed report.
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