ML20098C687
| ML20098C687 | |
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| Site: | University of Maryland |
| Issue date: | 06/26/1984 |
| From: | Kerr F MARYLAND, UNIV. OF, COLLEGE PARK, MD |
| To: | Starostecki R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| Download: ML20098C687 (1) | |
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- Dieteroniof Mitkematict anJ Physical UNIVGRSITY OF MARYLAND
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- Attn: Mr. R'. W.' Starosteski, Director Division of Project and Resident Programs a
Mentlemen:
r-This is in response to the Notice of Violation resulting from your inspection of May 10-11,' 1984.
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The researcher involved modified the procedure without written approval irt. (,
. order to' perform an experiment to measure the quality of Ag-110 (ti=24.6 sec.)
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.present in samples under study. In previous runs all measurements were taken so '
that the approximate radiation level readings were taken for all samples while still,?, 3 in the closed pneumatic transfer vial and recorded.
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N The researcher in question has been counseled as to the necessity to follow procedures and the requirement to obtain written approval for any changes to.
<1 procedure. In addition each operator has been made aware of this incident and will review procedures with researchers prior to irradiations. These ' actions were completed on June 26,1984.
-We have noted the inspectors' concern as to the lack of aggressive
. management attention to correct deficiencies identified during the May 1983 1
inspection. -We will be meeting with our management personnel and will review L
their log and record keeping activities and the surveillance procedures in order to
'make rure that the entire operation is in compliance with approved safety F-commluee procedures.
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- Should you have further questions regarding this reply, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.
o Sincerely,
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-Frank Munno-
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