ML20058G472
| ML20058G472 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07000824, 07000864 |
| Issue date: | 07/13/1982 |
| From: | Mcalpine E, Troup G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20058G464 | List: |
| References | |
| 70-0824-82-04, 70-824-82-4, NUDOCS 8208030333 | |
| Download: ML20058G472 (5) | |
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- 101 MARIETTA ST., N.W.. SUITE 3100 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 Report No. 70-824/82-04 Licensee: Babcock & Wilcox Company P. O. Box 1260 Lynchburg, VA 24505 Facility Name:
Lynchburg Research Center Docket No.70-824 License No. SNM-778 Inspector:
7 2!8 L G. L. Troup LYatd Signed Approved by:
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E. J. McAlpine, Section Chief Date Signed Technical Inspection Branch Division of Engineering and Technical Programs
SUMMARY
Inspection on June 14-16, 1982 Areas Inspected:
This routine, unannounced inspection involved 17 inspector-hours on site in the areas of 10 CFR 21 implementation, organization, safety committees, internal review and audit, facility changes and modifications, training, nuclear criti-cality safety, operations and followup on IE information notices.
Results:
1 Of the areas inspected, no violations or deviations were identified.
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REPORT DETAILS 1.
Persons Contacted Licensee Employees
- C E. Bell, Facilities Manager
- J. P. Doran, Manager, Accounting and Administrative Services A. F. Olsen, License Administrator F. M. Alcorn, Nuclear Safety Officer K. P. Long, Accountability Specialist W. S. Pennington, Health Physics Engineer J. C. Hammond, Maintenance Foreman
- Denotes those present at the exit interview 2.
Exit Interview The inspection scope and findings were summarized on June 16, 1982, with those persons indicated in paragraph 1 above.
Mr. Bell acknowledged the inspector's comments regarding the Cutting and Welding permit (paragraph 10) and stated that it would be reviewed.
3.
Licensee Action on Previous Inspection Findings Not inspected.
4.
Unresolved Items Unresolved items were not identified during this inspection.
5.
10 CFR 21 a.
The licensee has established procedures for the evaluation of defects or noncompliance pursuant to 10 CFR 21 and for informing the respon-sible officer and the NRC.
Corporate and Division procedures are in effect.
b.
Three evaluations were conducted in 1982 for possible defects or noncompliance that relates to a substantial safety hazard. All evalua-tions were negative in regards to Part 21 reporting.
The inspector reviewed the evaluations and had no further questions.
c.
During tours of the facility the inspector observed copies of Section 206 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and notices which described the 10 CFR 21 regulations, the applicable procedures and location of pertinent documents.
Posting was in accordance with 10 CFR 21.6.
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6.
Organization a.
The organization of the Center remains the same since the reorganization which took effect on March 1,1981.
b.
A. F. Olsen has been appointed Facility Supervisor for Buildings A, B, and C, effective January 1, 1982.
Previously, each facility had a separate supervisor. The inspector reviewed Mr. Olsen's qualifications and concluded that they meet the requirements of Section A. 5.2.3 of the license application. The inspector had no further questions.
7.
IE Information Notices Information Notice 82-15, " Notification of the Nuclear Regulatory Commis-sion" provided information concerning the NRC operations center telephone number.
The inspector verified that the licensee had received the notice and that the information had been brought to the attention of cognizant personnel. The inspector had no further questions.
8.
Safety Committees a.
The inspector reviewed the Safety Review Committee (SRC) and Safety Audit Subcommittee (SAS) meeting minutes for the period June 1981 through June 1982. The minutes verified that the membership, quorom and meeting frequency requirements of License Condition No 16 and Section A.7 of Appendix A of the license application were met.
b.
A new chairman for the Safety Audit Subcommittee was appointed by the Director on January 25, 1982. The appointment was in accordance with License Condition No.15.
9.
Internal Review and Audit a.
Safety audit records confirm that nuclear criticality safety and radiation safety audits were conducted monthly as required by Section A.6.4.1 of the license application and reports were submitted to the Director at least quarterly.
Records were reviewed for the period January 1 - May 1982.
b.
The inspector also reviewed the Safety Audit Subcommittee reports for inspections conducted in January and May 1982. The inspector had no further questions.
10.
Facility Changes and Modifications a.
There has been no major modifications or changes to facilities or processes covered by license SNM-778.
The Lynchburg Pool Reactor, which was operated under license R-47, was decommissioned and removed.
b.
The licensee controls and documents facility maintenance and modifica-tions by use of a Work Order system. The inspector reviewed sixty-two 1
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work orders for the period December 1981 - May 1982 and verified that the work orders were approved by facility supervisor and the industrial safety officer and health physics, as appropriate.
c.
In reviewing the Cutting and Welding Permits which were attached to various work orders, the inspector noted that there was some inconsis-tencies in how they were completed. Discussions with licensee repre-sentatives indicated that there was some confusion as to when various parts had to be checked off and when the various sections had to be signed.
A licensee management representative acknowledged that the form was confusing and stated that it would be reviewed and revised or additional instructions provided.
The inspector had no further questions.
11.
Training Section A.9.5.2 of Appendix A of the license application states that all authorized users of radioactive materials shall be trained in nuclear safety and shall be retrained annually. The inspector reviewed the records of training conducted on March 15 and April 14, 1982 for authorized users and examined approximately 10 examinations given at the end of the training. A licensee management representative stated that any user who did not attend either of the sessions was removed from the authorization list.
The inspector had no further questions.
- 12. Nuclear Criticality Safety a.
The inspector discussed criticality safety evaluations and calculations with the cognizant individual. There were no evaluations required for the previous twelve month period.
No changes have been made in the safety analysis procedures and remain as described in inspection report 70-824/81-03.
b.
An inspection of the SNM vault verified that it was properly posted and met the isolation and quantity limitations. The shipping and receiving vault is no longer used for the storage of SNM.
c.
The inspector reviewed the building unit logs and verified that the authorized SNM units for each building and work areas / enclosures were within the authorized limits.
Material logs were maintained and indicated that the amount of material in various areas were within authorized limits.
1 d.
Test records indicated that operational checks and calibrations of the criticality alarm system were performed as required.
The evacuation alarm was tested using different criticality detectors on a rotating basis.
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- 13. Operations a.
Buildings A, B and C laboratory areas were inspected.
Current operational procedures were available in each facility.
General housekeeping was good. No fire or safety hazards were noted.
b.
Records were reviewed for weekly test of emergency power sources for the period January 4 - June 16,1982. Tests were conducted as required by Section A.8 of Appendix A of the license application.
c.
Work is underway in Laboratory 50 in Building C to remove paint from the walls, floor, fixtures, etc. to determ:ne the best method and establish accountability methods for contained material.
Work is performed using an approved procedure (procedure C-SP-33).
While observing the work in progress, the inspector noted that one individual working on a ladder to remove paint from the ceiling was not observing good safety practices regarding standing on the ladder.
A licensee management representative acknowledged this and stated that this would be brought to the individual's attention. The inspector had no further questions.
d.
Amendment 3 to license SNM-778 reduced the authorized amount of plutonium (any chemical or physical form) to 0.9 kgs. total plutonium.
The inspector reviewed the material balance for the period ending May 31, 1982 and verified that the material possessed was within the authorized limit.
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