ML20053B390
| ML20053B390 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 05/21/1982 |
| From: | Book H, Andrea Johnson, Riedlinger B, Thomas R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20053B381 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8205280364 | |
| Download: ML20053B390 (3) | |
Text
,
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION V Report No. 82-02 License No. 04-00421-05 Priority III Category G1 Licensee: Veterans Administration Hospital 42nd Avenue and Clement Street San Francisco, California 94121 Facility Name:. Veterans Administration Hospital Location: Licensee's Facility Conference Conducted:
'ay ' 3, 1982
Participants:
6 Ms d
/
A. D. Johns
, Director Date Signed Enforcement and Investigation Staff j
k/f)~
f R. D. Thomas, Chief Dtte gigned Materials Radiation Protection Section NO Wi'Nb ma
<Tllfl82.
B. A. Rie~dlingerd Date' Signed Radia ion Specialist 2/
Approved by:
4 H. E. Book, Chief Date Signed Radiological Safety Branch Summary:
Enforcement Conference on May 13, 1982 (Report No. 82-02)
The following matters were discussed:
1.
Items of noncompliance associated with the April 6, 7, and 8, 1982 inspection.
2.
NRC enforcement policies and procedures.
3.
NRC actior.s to be taken in the present situation.
4.
Possible future actions by the NRC.
5.
Other matters of concern to NRC.
This enforcement conference involved a total of one hour and 20 minutes on-site by three NRC representatives.
8 % 0 5 2 8 03R ;
Q
- v
DETAILS 1.
Enforcement Conference Participants i
L. V. Foye, Director P. Henry, Assistant Director P. C. Norman, Associate Medical Center Director R. S. Goldsmith, Chief of Staff.
A. L. Jones, Associate Chief of Staff, Research R. R. Cavalieri, Chief, Nuclear Medicine W. Wagner, Radiation Safety Officer A. D. Johnson, Director, Enforcement and Investigation Staff, NRC R. D. Thomas, Chief, Materials Radiation Protection Section, NRC B. A. Riedlinger, Radiation Specialist, NRC 2.
Enforcement Conference i
On May 13, 1982, an enforcement conference was held at the Veterans Administration Hospital, San Francisco, California with the individuals listed above participating. The enforcement conference was related l
to the recent routine safety inspection of the activities authorized by NRC license number 04-00421-05 for the nuclear medicine service i
and research laboratorias. The inspection was conducted on April l
6, 7, and 8, 1982.
The enforcement conference was announced in a letter to the licensee dated April 30, 1982. A copy of that letter is attached.
J The Notice of Violation dated April 29, 1982 had been received by the licensee. A copy of Appendix A to the Notice of Violation is attached.
During the conference, Mr. R. Thomas, NRC, reviewed the past enforcement history of the licensee.
The individual items of noncompliance which were identified during the last inspection were discussed. Mr. Thomas stated that the numerous items of noncompliance found during the recent inspection were indicative of an ineffective radiation safety program and associated administrative audits. Mr. Thomas stressed NRC's concern I
for a strong day-by-day radiation safety program supported by an active Radioisotopes Committee. The need for strong participation on the part of management to control the overall licensed program was stressed as one of the most significant requirements in maintaining an acceptable radiological safety program.
It was also explained that if a violation was not corrected satisfactorily, if it was repeated, or if a similar violation occurred, escalated enforcement action would probably be
, taken by the NRC. The_ licensee was informed that an early reinspection i
would be conducted by the NRC.
i i
i T
l i
-. ~,.,
m.._
_--_._____m____
,w.,
,7
+
2 t
Mr. A. D. Johnson, NRC, also explained the enforcement policies and procedures of the NRC, as published in 47 FR 9987. Copies of the Federal Register Notice were given to the licensee. Escalated enforcement actions such as civil penalties, orders to modify, suspend, or revoke licenses, and orders to cease and desist were discussed. The relative significance of the different severity levels was explained, and it was pointed out that any violations of this license would fall into Supplements IV and VI of the Federal Register Notice.
Mr. Johnson, NRC, informed the licensee that the enforcement action to be taken at this time consisted of the Notice of Violation in conjunction with the enforcement conference which was being held.
Ms. B. Riedlinger, NRC, suggested that the Medical Isotopes Connittee consider the possibility of team audits. A member of the Committee, a laboratory technician, and the Radiation Safety Officer could work together during audits of laboratory activities.
It was stressed that radiation safety is a team effort; a good radiation safety program cannot function without the cooperation of all persons involved.
Licensee representatives indicated that the Medical Isotope Committee would consider this suggestion.
Mr. R. Thomas connented that the NRC Licensing Branch apparently did not receive Mr. Wagner's letter of August 20, 1979 forwarding his qualifications.
Licensee representatives agreed to re-submit this information. A copy of the draft Regulatory Guide, " Qualifications for the Radiation Safety Officer in a Large-Scale Non-Fuel-Cycle Radionuclide Program" was given to the licensee.
3.
Conclusions The licensee's response to the enforcement conference was acceptable.
Commitments for stronger radiological safety and audit control programs 4
supported by management were made. The enforcement conference was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
l
-m-
,y gm--
m
,-_-p n
w--
-a, y