ML20059M709

Forwards Safety Insp Rept 50-223/90-03 on 900827-28.No Violations Noted

ML20059M709
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Site:	University of Lowell
Issue date:	09/19/1990
From:	Joyner J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Beghian L MASSACHUSETTS, UNIV. OF, LOWELL, MA (FORMERLY LOWELL
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Docket No: 50 223

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ATTN: Dr. Leon E. Beghian

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Gentlemen:

Subject: Inspection Report Kaber 50-223/90-03

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A routine, announced safety inspection was conducted on' August 27-28,f Low

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Research Reactor. The elements of the program reviewed are described ~ in the

enclosed inspection report.

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Within the scope of this inspection,

no violations were -identified. 'The

ins)ectors did note that the Health Physics staffing level' was marginal and the

lac ( of your having a full time Health Physics Technician contributed to several

weaknesses which are noted in the enclosed inspection report.

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No response to this letter is required. Your cooperation with us is appreciated.

Sincerely,

Original Signed By:

James H. Joyner

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Enclosure: NRC Region I Inspection Report Number 50-223/90-03

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Dr. J. Phelps, Chairman, Reactor Safety Subcommittee

T. Wallace, Reactor Supervisor

Dr. William Vernetson, Director of Nuclear Facilities,

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