ML20054L332

Informs That Addl Health Physics Appraisal Will Be Conducted in Near Future Since 800310-21 Appraisal Was Not Documented

ML20054L332
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Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	06/29/1982
From:	Haynes R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Brons J POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (NEW YORK
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NUDOCS 8207070411
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Docket No. 50-286 l

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Subject:

Health Physics Apprais.al The NRC identified a need for a cohehensive review of the health physics l

programs at nuclear power plants ~and undertcck en effort to assure that actions were taken in this regard. As a step in this effort, the Office of, Inspection l

and Enforcement conducted'special tem sopraisals of tiie health physics programs, including the health physics, aspects of'raiifoactiive warte' management, at all operating power reactor sites. The objective of'these appraisals was to evaluate the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the total-healtri physics' poogram at i

each site and to ideni.ify ' areas of weakness that need to bct strengthened. - Findings i

from these appraisals were to be used as a basis' not onlyrfor requesting individual licensee action to correct deficiencies and make improverwants, but also to provide 8

for. improvements in NRC requirements and guidance.

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During the pericd of March 10 through 21,.1980, the NRC conducted the special l

appraisal of the health physics program at the Indian Point 3 Nuclear Power Plant. Areas examined during this' appraisal included Radiation-Protection l

Organization and Management; Personnel Selection. Qualification and Training; i

Exposure Control (Internal and External); Radioactive Waste Management; ALARA;-

Facilities and Equipment; and, l'.anagement Oversight. Within these areas,'the appraisal team reviewed selected procedurus and representative record ls. observed work practices, and interviewed personnel. The findings of this appraisal were discussed with senior managonent personnel at the Indian Point 3 sitrat the conclusion of the appraisal.

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concluded that, in most areas, the Health Physics and Radiochemistry Programs at the Indian Point 3 Nuclear Power' Plant were being conducted at levels minimum set by regulstfoli,'retiulatory guide recommendation and consens,dhove the us standards.

I also understand that.' ome'parceived weaktiesses were brought.to the attention of s

Power Authority senior mana'gement personnel. However, my review of our records regrettably disclosed t'nat'a report of the findings of the Indian. Point 3 appraisal I

was not documented by the sppraisal team. _ Because of the Anporton'ce of this appraisal process in providing informatfoi to both licensee and NRC' management, I have directed my staff-to perform a second appraisal so that we may have~a i

written report available arid in the record. Therefore,anotherappraisalwill l

be conducted in the near future.

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2 S JUN 1982 No response to this letter is required. However, should you have any questions, I will be pleased to discuss them with you.

Sincerely, Original Signed By:

Ronald C. Haynes Regional Administrator cc:

L. W. Sinclair, President and Chief Operating Officer J. P. Bayne, Senior Vice President-Nuclear Generation C. M. Pratt, Assistant General Counsel A. Klausmann Vice President - Quality Assurance D. Halama Quality Assurance Superintendent G. M. Wilverding, Chairman, Safety Review Comittee K. Burke, Director, Regulatory Affairs (Con Ed)

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