ML20115J639

Responds to NRC Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-020/85-01.Corrective Actions:Procedures Instructing Operators for Release of Irradiated Matls for Shipment Revised & Issued on 850227

ML20115J639
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Site:	MIT Nuclear Research Reactor
Issue date:	02/27/1985
From:	Lisa Clark MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CAMBRIDGE
To:	Murley T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL CENTER OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY QG/

O K. HARLING 138 Albany Street Cambridge, Mass. 02139 L. CLARK, JR.

Dir ctor (617) 253- 4 2 0 2 Director of Reactor Operations February 27, 1985 Dr. Thomas E. Murley, Administrator Region 1, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406

Subject:

Inspection No. 50-20/85-01

Dear Dr. Murley:

In connection with the above health physics inspection at the MIT Research Reactor on February 13-15, 1985 by Ms. Jean Cioffi and Mr.

John White, it was requested that MIT provide by mail the following two items of information, since they were not available at the time of the inspection.

The first item is the paperwork associated with a radioisotope shipment that was made from the MITR to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) on September 13, 1985. The enclosed documents (Irradiation Information Form - Part II and Isotope Shipping Memo) relate to a shiptaent that was intended to be chlorine-38, but a rhenium-186 wire sample was inadvertently packaged and shipped instead. It should be recognized that the MITR has properly shipped more than three hundred chlorine samples to MGH and many thousands of other samples to other facilities. This instance is the only time that the wrong material has been released.

The second item is related to the preparation of a document I covering the procedures that MITR operators are instructed to follow for the release of the irradiated materials for shipment. The procedure as now written specifies tha t:

1) Samples to be irradiated in the pneumatic tubes be identified by some distinctive feature or marking and, prior to the release of an irradiated sample, its identity be verified against this distinctive feature.

In addition, the procedure incorporates long-standing existing practice which was and is that:

2) A chart be maintained showing locations of irradiated samples stored in either of the pneumatic tube sample changing areas, 8504240053 850409 PDR ADOCK 05000020 G PDR

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3) Prior to release of any irradiated sample, it be identified by reference to the chart and to the Irradiation Information Form - Part II, its expected gamma dose be confirmed, the sample be packaged as required by DOT and/or NRC regulations, necessary paperwork be completed, and the storage chart be updated.

The written procedure covering the above was approved and issued on February 27, 1985.

Please contact me if any further information is required in this regard.

Sincerely, i

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Lincoln Clark, Jr.

Director of Reactor Operations cc: J. Bernard, MIT J. Cioffi, NRC Region 1 E. Karaian, MIT

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L t No. Product Weight or Volume Physical Form Chemical Form M N C l O1% M nxse CacA Total Activity Shipped Specific Activity Date & Time Calibrated Activity Unit Price Amount AsShipped Ordered Shipped Other Charges (ilst) l Total Special Instructions:

RADIATION SURVEY:

This survey is the result of readings taken af ter the materlaf is completely packaged and ready shipment.

YSmearab:e contamination meets U.S.D.O.T. requirements.

Maximum surface radiation: Mr/Hr J Exclusive Use Vehicle Transport Index (Mr!Hr c 3 f t.) /

Labels affixed: C White 1, 7 Yellow it, C Yellow lit, C NR Surface Mr/Hr At6 feet Mr/Hr C Vehjcle placarded Packaging & Shipping information bis is to certify that the named articles are properly described, packaged, marked, and labeled and are in proper condition for transportation and in accordance with applicable regulations of the U.S.D.O.T. and LATA restricted article regulations.

Description:

C This shipment is within the limits prescribed for ssenger carrying aircraft.

Qadioactive Material N.O.S.W/37?/- ,

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Special Form Caution: This material k not been sterilized or certified for medical use in its Transport Group 4+Hrtvhb present form.

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This checklist and an MIT-NRL shipping memo should both be completed prior to re-

. leasing any non-liquid radioactive sample in a DOT 7A-Type A reusable container.

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These forms document the mechanical integrity of the container. Refer to the isotope shipping memo for radiation levels and required labels.

MITR Irradiation Ref. No. SO'Md'/OCK .

Isotope container integrity satisfactory with product packaged in 2R inner container with packing material sufficient to prevent movement and/or

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ge and d in place and cap secured on 2R inner container.

Threads of 2R container lubricated with graphite, teflon tape etc.

ontainer cover screwed on with at least five turns.

king material in place about 2R container. Top section of packing is within two inches of drum cover but not so close as to inhibit proper chment of cover / bolt assembly.

D V /yetlicover and gasket intact.

1/ Drum cover and bolt assembly in position over cover and drum rims with bolt readed through ring eyes with ring separation at ends less than one inch.

S rity seal wound around bolt eyes end to end and through bolt hole.

Security seal sealed with crimper.

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, File with Operations copy of the Irradiation Reference Form.

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