ML20055H797
| ML20055H797 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07109053 |
| Issue date: | 07/25/1990 |
| From: | Macdonald C NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| To: | Graziadei J AMERSHAM CORP. |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9007300098 | |
| Download: ML20055H797 (2) | |
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'NRC PDR SGTB r f CEMacDonald CRChappell Amersham Corporation EEaston MGarcia ATTN: Mr. John Graziadei ERichardson 40 North Avenue Burlington, MA 01803
Dear Mr. Graziadei:
This refers to your application dated May 31, 1990, requesting renewal of.
Certificate of Complionce No. 9053 far the Model No. 683 package. Since an application was submittcd at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the Certificate of Compliance, the Certificate of Compliance will not be deemed to have expired until the application has finally been determined.
'In connection with our review of your renewal request, we need the information identified in the enclosure to this letter. This information should be provided within 60 days from the date of this letter. Additional information requested by this letter should be submitted in the form of revised pages.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, we would be pleased to meet with you and your staff.
Sincerely.
Original Signed by CHARLESE. MACDONALD Charles E. MacDonald, Chief Transportation Branch Division of Safeguards and Transportation, NHSS
Enclosure:
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Docket No. 71 9053 Encl. to ltr. dtd.
Doeratina Procedures
- 1. Revise item 4 on page 7.6 to specify that any discrepancies in items 1-3 be reported to Amersham Corporation.
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- 2. Revise item 13 on page 7.10 to specify that the package is to be returned to Amersham Corporation.
i item 2 on page 7.7 should be revised to require
- 3. The operating procedures (installed and seal) wired to the body of the Model that the shipping plug be 683 gamma rsy projector before being placed in the overpack.
- 4. Revise the operating procedures for shipping empty Model 683 gamma ray i-projectors to include specific tests or measurements which should be used i
to assure that the gamma ray projector is empty. The tests or measurements must be able to detect unauthorized source assemblies and source assemblies where the connecting cable (pigtail) has been removed or shortened.
- 5. Item 2 on page 7.11 should be clarified to indicate that " steps 1 through 6
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under the procedures for shipment" refers to items 1 through 6 on page 7.7, in the section titled " Preparation for Shipment".
fleentance Testina and Maintenance Proaram
- 1. The application does not provide adequate information on acceptance tests.
The ap)11 cation should specify the acceptance tests that would be performed on eaci package prior to first use. These tests should include the il procedures used to verify that the outer steel drum and molded rubberized hair inserts meet required specifications.
- 2. The maintenance program does not address what actions would be taken to ensure continued performance of the overpack. The program should include periodic inspection of the outer steel drum, molded rubberized hair inserts and other components, replacement schedules, as well as criteria for replacement and repair of components and subsystems on an as needed basis.
y Drawinas Provide drawings of the source assemblies designs which will be shipped in the Model No. 683 package.
Each drawing should be identified by a unique drawing number and revision number. Note that these drawings may be updated versions of the drawings referenced in Revision No. 5 of the Certificate u
(see Condition No. 6 of Certificate of Compliance No. 9053, Revision No. 5).
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