ML20044H512
| ML20044H512 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 06/04/1993 |
| From: | Callan L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Couch O PANHANDLE NDT & INSPECTION, INC. |
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| ML20044H513 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 9306090132 | |
| Download: ML20044H512 (4) | |
See also: IR 015000042/1992001
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Panhandle N.D.T. & Inspection, Inc.
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Orvil Couch, President
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P.O. Box 1474
Borger, Texas 79008
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT 15000042/92-01 AND 01 INVESTIGATION CASE
NO. 4-92-004
This is in reference to the special, unannounced inspection conducted by
Mr. Selvan Rajendran of this office on April 23-24, 1992, of radiography
activities conducted by Panhandle N.D.T. & Inspection, Inc. (Panhandle) in NRC
jurisdiction.
These radiography activities were conducted under the terms of
10 CFR 150.20, using Byproduct Materials License LO 2627 issued by the state
of Texas.
Additionally, this is in reference to an investigation conducted by
NRC's Office of Investigations (01) to determine whether Panhandle or its
employees intentionally violated NRC requirements.
Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the enclosed inspection
report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selective examination
of procedures and representative records, and interviews of personnel. At the
conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed with members of your
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Based on the results of this inspection and the conclusions reached during the
01 investigation, three violations of NRC requirements were. identified. Two
of these violations, the failure to use alarm ratemeters during radiography
and the failure to file NRC Form 241 for activities conducted in NRC'
jurisdiction in 1991 and early 1992, are significant violations and normally
are cause for consideration of monetary civil penalties or other escalated
enforcement action in accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and
Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions" (Enforcement Policy), 10 CFR Part 2,
Appendix C.
However, because NRC issued an immediately effective order on
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May 18, 1992, which indefinitely suspended Panhandle's authority to work in
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non-Agreement States under the terms.of 10 CFR 150.20, no 1ditional
enforcement action is being taken.
The investigation conducted by 01 focused on Panhandle's failure to file NRC -
Form 241 as required by 10 CFR 150.20, and on the failure of Panhandle
radiography personnel to wear alarm ratemeters as roquired by 10 CFR 34.33(a).
The 01 investigation determined that Panhandle deliberately conducted
radiographic operations in NRC jurisdiction in 1991 and 1992 without filing
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the required NRC Form 241 and confirmed that Panhandle had not purchased alarm
ratemeters for use by Panhandle radiography personnel while conducting
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radiography within NRC's jurisdiction. A copy of the investigative synopsis
is enclosed for your information.
Panhandle is not required to respond to this report or to the violations that
are identified.
Panhandle is advised that any violation of the' terms of the
May 18, 1992, Order may be considered willful and may. subject Panhandle or
individuals involved in '+e commission of such violations to criminal or civil
sanctions.
Should Panhanole wish to resume radiography activities within NRC
jurisdiction, you may, as indicated in the Order, request in writing that the
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terms of the May 18, 1992, Order be relaxed or rescinded.
You should be
prepared to discuss any corrective actions you have taken relative to the
violations identified in this report, and to discuss why the NRC should have
confidence that Panhandle will comply with NRC requirements in the future.
Any such request should be addressed to James L. Milhoan, Regional
Administrator, Region IV, 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400, Arlington, Texas,
76011.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of
this letter and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
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If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact Mr. Fisher or
me at (817) 860-8100.
Sincerely,
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L. J.
lan, Director
Divis ion of Radiation Safety
ancL6afeguards
Enclosures:
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Appendix - NRC Inspection Report
15000042/92-01
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2.
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Texas Radiation Control Program Director
Oklahoma Radiation Control f .
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New Mexico Radiation Control Program Director
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