ML20040F171
| ML20040F171 | |
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| Issue date: | 01/20/1982 |
| From: | Nussbaumer D NRC OFFICE OF STATE PROGRAMS (OSP) |
| To: | Hazle A COLORADO, STATE OF |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8202080408 | |
| Download: ML20040F171 (2) | |
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,g Our review did not include regulatory activities concerning ura iO mills and tailings, since this part of Colorado's radiation control program has just been evaluated in connection with the Governor's recent request for an amended agreement under the requirements of the Uranium flill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978.
However, we expect to review this aspect of the State's program later in 1982.
Based on the results of this review, the staff believes that the Colorado program for control of agreement materials is adequate to protect the public health and safety and is compatible with the Commission's program.
However, we believe that improvements can be made in the radiation control program by addressing the specific comments and recommendations listed below.
We recommend that the Division continue its efforts to reduce the number of overdue radioactive material inspections (a Category I indicator).
The inspection backlog has decreased from 85 last year to 69 this year.
We noted that only five Priority 11 inspections and no Priority I inspections were included in the 69 overdue inspections.
We recommend that the Division reduce the period of time to review amendments and to perform preliminary reviews of license applications.
We found that the time period for review of recent amendments and simple licenses was extending up to 90 days. Also, we noted a distinct need for upgrading the condition of the license and compliance files.
In addition to a backlog of materials for filing, there were some cases 8202080408 820120 PDR STPRO ESGCO
14r. Albert J. Hazle of missing or misfiled letters and other documentation. Both of the above coments relate to Category II indicators. We recognize that both of these conditions are the result of recent strains placed on the staff by the significant efforts necessary to compile the State's package submittal and to amend the State's regulations for an amended agreement under the requirement of the Uranium 11111 Tailing Radiation Control Act of 1978. With the conclusion of these projects, the staff should be able to improve both conditions; and, in fact, we found evidence during our review that the license and compliance files were being systematically examined for order and completeness.
I appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to our representative by you and the entire radiation control program staff. -I would appreciate
' your review of these recommendations and your comments on them.
Sincerely, q<ut Donald A. Nussbaumer Assistant Director for State Agreements Program Office of State Programs
Enclosure:
Letter to Dr. F. Traylor cc:
Dr. F. Traylor NRC Public Document Room State Public Document Room fir. J. Collins, Auainistrator, NRC Region IV