ML20054H637
| ML20054H637 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | 07000478 |
| Issue date: | 06/21/1982 |
| From: | Martin T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Wertka A TRANSPORTATION, DEPT. OF, MARITIME ADMINISTRATION |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8206240284 | |
| Download: ML20054H637 (2) | |
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Kings Point, New York 11024 Gentlemen.
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Subject:
Inspection No.
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Darden of this office on June 3, 1982 of activities authorized by NRC d', 4 License No. SNM-500 and to the discussions of our findings held by Ms.
Da rden wi th yoursel f at the conclusion of the inspection.
This inspection was limited to a review of those activities conducted under
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your license relating to plutonium / beryllium (PuBe) sealed sources. The
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Department of Energy has identified PuBe sources with end caps not welded
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outer end cap welds of all PuBe sources.
The inspector visually examined the welds of your PuBe sources.
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however, the inspector also discussed the advantages of conducting additional l
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safety precautions during such tests.
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end cap weld area and was analyzed in our Regional Of fice Laboratory.
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which is in agreement with your leak test results.
Within the scope of this inspection, no violations were observed.
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m In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2,
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e Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter will be placed in the Public Document Room.
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K Ongmat Signed By-John D. Kinneman f'. t, Tnotas T.
Martin, Director
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70-00478 License No. SNM-500 U. S. Department of Commerce Maritime Administration U. S. Merchant Marine Academy ATTN:
Capt. Albert St. Wertka Department of Engineering and Science Kings Point, New York 11024 1
Gentlemen:
Subject:
Inspection No.
82-01 This refers to the special safety inspection conducted by Mr Teresa Hall Darden of this office on June 3, 1982 of activities authoriztd oy NRC License No. SNM-500 and to the discussions of our findings heid by Ms.
Darden with yourself at the conclusion of the inspection.
This inspection was limited to a review of those activities conducted under your license relating to plutonium / beryllium (PuBe) sealed sources. The Department of Energy has identified PuBe sources with end caps not welded in place and has recommended appropriate nondestructive examination of the outer end cap welds of all PuBe sources. The inspector visually examined the welds of your PuBe sources. No apparent defects were identified; however, the inspector also discussed the advantages of conducting additional nondestructive tests by qualified personnel and appropriate radiation safety precautions during such tests. A wipe sample was taken from each end cap weld area and was analyzed in our Regional Office Laboratory.
This analysis identified no significant removable radioactive contamination, which is in agreement with your leak test results.
Within the scope of this inspection, no violations were observed.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter will be placed in the Public Document Room.
No reply to this letter is required.
Your cooperation with us in this matter is appreciated.
Sincercly, Original Signed By:
John D. Kinneman Thomas T. Martin, Director Division of Engineering and Technical Programs 8206240284 820621 PDR ADOCK 07000478 lCel C
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