ML20058P625

Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/93-03 on 931102-05.Expresses Concern Re Adequacy & Effectiveness of Licensee Current Approach to Scenario Development

ML20058P625
Person / Time
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
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ML20058P627	List: IR 05000160/1993003 ML20058P625
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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  :

and/or taken, to ensure that future scenarios are developed to provide an '

effective test of your emergency response program.  !

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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790(a), a copy of this letter and its enclosure [

will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.  ?

The responses directed by this letter and the enclosed Notice are not-subject  !

to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required  !

by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Pub. L. No.96-511. )

Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact us. '

Sincerely,

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William E. Cline, Chief

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Enclosure:

NRC Inspection Report  ;

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Dr. G. Poehlein, Vice President 'l

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Georgia Institute of Technology l'

225 North Avenue

Atlanta, GA 30332  ;

Dr. William Vernetson l

Director of Nuclear Facilities  !

Department of Nuclear Engineering  ;

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Gainesville, FL 32611 ,

Pedro B. Perez, Associate Director )

Nuclear Reactor Program j

North Carolina State University i

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Dr. R. U. Mulder, Director

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University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA 22901

Harold Reheis, Director

Department of Natural Resources

205 Butler Street, SE, Suite 1252

Atlanta, GA 30334

Mayor of the City of Atlanta

55 Trinity Avenue, SW

Suite 2400

Atlanta, GA 30335

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