ML20078E535
| ML20078E535 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | McGuire, Mcguire  |
| Issue date: | 01/23/1995 |
| From: | Mcmeekin T DUKE POWER CO. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9502010008 | |
| Download: ML20078E535 (3) | |
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DukeIbwer Company T. C Skhttcxa kkGuire Nudear Generation Depawnent the hesident 12700Haeers ferryRoad(A!G0lW)
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(704)8754809 Fax DUKEPOWER January 23,1995 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555
Subject:
McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-369 and 50-370 NRC Inspection Report No. 50-369,370/94-28 Violation 50-369,370/94-28-01 Reply to a Notice of Violation Gentlemen:
Enclosed is a response to a Notice of Violation dated January 3,1995 concoming failure to properly label radioactive material. Should there be any questions conceming this response, contact Randy Cross at (704) 875-4179.
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Mr. S. D. Ebneter Mr. George Maxwell Regional Administrator, Region ll Senior Resident inspector U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission McGuire Nuclear Station.
101 Marietta St., NW, Suite 2900 Atlanta, Georgia 30323 Mr. Victor Nerses U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation One White Flint North, Mail Stop 9H3 l
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McGuire Nuclear Station Reply to a Notice of Violation Violation 50-369. 370/94-28-01 10 CFR 20.1904(a) requires that the licensee shall ensure that each container of licensed material bears a durable, clearly visible label bearing the radiation symbol and the words " Caution, Radioactive Material",
or " Danger, Radioactive Material." The label must also provide sufficient information (such as radionuclides present, and the estimate of the quantity of radioactivity, the kinds of materials and mass enrichment) to permit individuals handling or using the containers, to take precautions to avoid or i
minimize exposures.
Technical Specification (TS) 6.11 requires that procedures for radiation protection shall be prepared f
consistent with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 and shall be approved, maintained, and adhered to for all operations involving personnel radiation exposure.
i RP Directive IV-2, Labeling and Marking of Containers, Rev.2, dated March 3,1994, Step 5.6, indicates that for containers holding licensed material in quantities or concentrations exceeding or likely to exceed the quantity specified in Appendix C and concentration specified in Table 3 of Appendix B of 10 CFR Part 20:
5.6.1 Label the container with a label that has the radiation symbol and the words " CAUTION,
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RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL."
5.6.2 Record on the label the radiation level and if necessary provide sufficient information such as, radionuclides present, estimate of the quantity of radioactivity, and date of estimate.
i Contrary to the above requirements, on December 2,1994, the licensee failed to label two B-25 type containers of radioactive waste, several vacuum cleaner hoses and attachments that had been disconnected from vacuum cleaners having radioactive material labels, several drum type containers used for disposal of radioactive waste, and two trash bags containing radioactive waste. All of the items were used on or in contaminated areas and/or contained items or materials suspected to be contaminated and likely exceeded Appendix C quantities. In addition, two high pressure sprayers labeled as radioactive material had labels which were il!egible.
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This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement IV).
This is a repeat violation.
Reolv to Violation 50-369. 370/94 28-01 1.
Reason for the violation:
The two B-25 type containers were not labeled with a radiation symbol and the words " Caution, Radioactive Material" since Radiation Protection management had previously decided to post the i
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< and attachments, several drum type containers used for disposal of radioactive waste and two trash bags containing radioactive waste were not labeled due to failure to follow procedures.
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Corrective steos that have been taken and the results achieved:
a.
Tours were conducted within the Radiation Controlled Area (RCA) by Radiation Protection personnel to identify and label all appropriate radioactive containers and accessory components. This corrective action was completed on January 3,1995.
b.
On January 6,1935, Radiation Protection implemented a program to ensure the 10 CFR 20 requirements for posting, tagging and labeling are implemented consistently within the RCA. Each Radiation Protection Surveillance and Control technician is assigned a specific area within the RCA and is tasked with the responsibility to ensure these requirements are met.
No similar events have occurred since implementation of these corrective actions.
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Cgirective steos that will be taken to avoid further violations; a.
System Radiation Protection Directive ill-10 will be revised to enhance existing labeling requirements. This corrective action will be completed by May 1,1995.
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A training package will be developed for all housekeeping and decontamination personnel to clearly identify management expectations for the labeling of radioactive containers to include, but not be limited to, vacuum cleaners and high pressure sprayers.
Training of all appropriate personnel will be completed by February 15,1995.
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Rate when full comoliance will be achieved:
McGuire Nuclear Station is now in full compliance.
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