ML20058P625
| ML20058P625 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Neely Research Reactor |
| Issue date: | 12/02/1993 |
| From: | Cline W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | Karam R Neely Research Reactor, ATLANTA, GA |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20058P627 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9312270205 | |
| Download: ML20058P625 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000160/1993003
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Docket No. 50-160
License No. R-97
Georgia Institute of Technology
ATTN: Dr. Ratib A. Karam, Director
Neely Nuclear Research Center
225 North Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30332
Gentlemen:
SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-160/93-03
This refers to the inspection conducted by A. Gooden of this office on
November 2-5, 1993.
The inspection included a review of activities
authorized for your Neely Nuclear Research Center. At the conclusion of the
inspection, the findings were discussed with those members of your staff
identified in the report.
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Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the report. Within
these areas, the inspection consisted of selective examinations of procedures
and representative records, interviews with personnel, and observation of
activities in progress.
The enclosed Inspection Report identifies activities that violated NRC
requirements that will not be subject to enforcement action because the
licensee's efforts in identifying and/or correcting the violation meet the
criteria specified in Section VII.B. of the Enforcement Policy.
Your attention is directed to the discussion in Paragraphs 5 and 8 regarding
scenario adequacy. We note that your exercise critique end our observation
identified the need for improvements in scenario develorsment. We are concerned
about the adequacy and effectiveness of your current ar,proach to scenario
development. We recognize the potential radiological hazards to the public
associated with your particular facility are consideiably less significant
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than those of a nuclear power plant. However, this does not preclude you from
developing realistic and credible accident scenarios that mimic worse-case
accident conditions that may impact or pose an impact to the health and safety
of the public. The enclosed Inspection Report documents an oral commitment
(see Paragraph 5) regarding exercise planning and participation with offsite
authorities. If your understanding of this commitment is different from the
report statements, please inform this office promptly.
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Within 60 days you are requested to provide the specific actions planned
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The responses directed by this letter and the enclosed Notice are not-subject
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Harold Reheis, Director
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205 Butler Street, SE, Suite 1252
Atlanta, GA 30334
Mayor of the City of Atlanta
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