ML20128L690

Recommends Approval of Application for Amend to License SNM-1227 Exempting Mod of Criticality Alarm Monitor Sys from 10CFR70.24(a)

ML20128L690
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Site:	Framatome ANP Richland
Issue date:	06/28/1985
From:	Bidinger G, Crow W NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
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JUN 2 81985 DOCKET NO: 70-1257 LICENSEE: Exxon Nuclear Company, Inc. (ENC)

Richland, Washington

SUBJECT:

AMENDMENT APPLICATION, DATED JUNE 26, 1985, RE: MODIFICATION OF CRITICALITY ALARM MONITOR SYSTEM

Background

ENC is required to maintain a criticality monitor alarm system in an operating condition per 10 CFR 70.24(a).

Discussion In the subject amendment application, ENC requests authorization to shutdown the system to replace major components of the system. During the replacement activities, all material processing operations in affected areas will be shut-down. Health Physics personnel will conduct surveys in affected areas during the shutdowns.

Conclusion / Recommendation The staff finds that the shutdown of operations minimizes the risk of accidental criticality. Area surveys provide a reasonable alternate measure during the alarm system shutdown. Approval of the exemption to 10 CFR 70.24(a) is recommended.

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