ML20133H082
| ML20133H082 | |
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| Site: | 07100547 |
| Issue date: | 07/26/1985 |
| From: | AIR FORCE, DEPT. OF |
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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM FOR RADI0IS0 TOPE THERM 0 ELECTRIC GENERATORS
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TECHNICAL OPiiRATIONS DIVISION MCCLELLAN AFB, CALIFORNIA 95652-6437/
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Introduction. Under ' the provisions of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission j
- Materials. License No. 04-09951-03, the Technical' Operations Division (Tech Ops Div). is authorized to receive., acquire, possess, deliver, or transfer. certain I
' radioisotope thermoelectric generators ;(RTGs). Tech Ops Div is further authorized to store and operate the RTGs. Opening the RTGs to replace ther-moelectric Modules or perform other repairs is not authorized. - Design ana
. fabrication shall not. be. conducted under. this QA Program.
Licensed RTG models-and their' corresponding Certificate of Cospliance numbers 4
areilisted in Attachment 1.
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' Activities performed relative to RTGs include:
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The purpose of this documen't is to outline the procedures which will be followed to comply with subpart H of 10CFR71. USNRC Regulatory Guide 7.10. Establishing Quality Assurance Programs for Packaging Used in the Transport of Radioactive
- Material,' Annex 2, was used as a guide. in developing this plan.
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Quality Assurance Organization. 'The final responsibility for the Quality
' Assurance (QA) program rests with the Technical. Operations Division.- The QA Program is implemented using the organization outlined Lin Attachment 2.
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Quality Assurance Program. The Technical Operations Division will implement the-QA Program through the organization described in paragraph 2.
QA Program revisions will not be.ande without management approval.. The Prograa j
will insure that all: activities involving RTGs (see paragraph 1) are performed j '
in accordance with applicable )RC, DOT, and U.S. Air Force regulations as tell as NRC License No 04-09951-03 and the specific provisions of the appropriate Certificate.of Compliance. The QA Program emphasizes control of the administrative and operational matters which are critical to safety. - Controls have been established to insure that activities involving. RTGs are conducted in accordance with the regulations, license and approvals ~ aentioned above.
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Design Control. Not applicable. User of package only. ' RIGS are designed, manufactured and maintained by Teledyne Energy Systems under an NRC approved QA
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Procurement Document Control. This organization is not involved in the manu-
'facturing or maintenance of packaging. Procurement documents reflect that RIG's are listed on Certificates of Compliance and have been manufactured under an NRC approved QA Program.
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Instructions, Procedures and Drawings.
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Preparation of Packaging for Use: Prior to and after shipment, packa-ges are visually inspected for damage, required leak tests and radiation surveys are performed, eye bolts are removed or inserted,' as applicable, package security on pallet and pallet security on vehicle is verified, b.
Repairs, Rework and Maintenance:
Not applicable. License does not authorize opening KIGs.
c.
Loading and Unloading Contents:
Not applicable. User does not load / unload radioactive material into or out of KIGs.
d.
Transport of Package: See paragraph 14.
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Docundat Control. All documents related to a specific shipping package (e.g., Certificates of Compliance, Shipping and Receiving Procedures, etc.) will be controlled and maintained by the Radiation Protection Of ficer. All revisions and changes will be processed through him and he will insure that current ver-sions of the documents are on file.
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Control of Purchased Material, Equipment, and Services. Design and fabrica-tion not applicable. Maintenance not applicable. See paragraph 14 regarding shipping.
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Identification and control of Materials, Parts, and Components. Not Applicable. License #04-09951-U3 does not authorize opening KIGs.
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Control of Special Processes. Not Applicable. Package should require no major repairs necessitating use of special processes. License #04-09951-03 does not authorize opening RIGS.
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Inspection Control.
The Radiation Protection Officer shall use a checklist to insure that inspections are performed to verify that RTGs have been marked and labeled and shipping papers completed in accordance with current requirements.
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Test Control.
NRC License 04-09951-03 requires radiation surveys and_KIG leak tests to verify shielding and heat source integrity. An " RIG Transfer Document" will be used to document results.
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Control of Measuring and Test Equipment.
NRC Materials License No.
04-09931-03 requires that all radiation survey equipment be in calibration during use.
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Calibration of Instruments is performed by:
(1) Technical Operations Division instruments are calibrated by:
McClellan Air Force. Base Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL)
NRC. License #04-8699-01 and AF Permit 1-0117 (covered under NRC License #34-01466-2) l
-,s (2) Detachment 460, and Elelson AFB instruments are calibrated by:
Eielson Air Force Base PMEL using identical procedures as PMEL in paragraph a, above.
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All instruments are calibrated at six month intervals. An AFTO Form 108, PME Certtfication, is af fixed to all instruments indicating date calibrated, date due and calibrator's certification stamp. Air Force reference standards are certified by the National Bureau of Standards (NBS), the US Naval Observatory (USNO), or the Air Force Measurements Scandards Laboratory. Air Force Base reference standards are certified at regularly prescribed intervals by the NBS, USNO or the AF Measurements Standards Laboratory.
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Handling, Storage and Shipping Control. Written safety procedures con-cerning the handling, storage, and shipping of RIGS will be followed. These procedures are performed in accordance with applicable NRC, DOT and US Air Force regulations, and the manufacturer's operation manual. Work instructions will be provided for handling, storage and shipping operations. Shipments will not be made unless all tests, certifications, acceptances, and final inspections have been completed. The Manufacturer's Operation Manual will be used as a guide to insure that the requirements of 10CFR71.85 and 71.67 are met and that packages are in good condition, adequately secured on the transport vehicle, marked and labeled per DOT regulations and identified by model and package identification number.
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Inspection, Test and Operating Status.
Inspection, test and operating status of RIGS will be controlled and recorded in accordance with NRC License No. 04-09951-03. This includes annual reports so long as the RTG is installed concerning: The status of the generator; whether there is evidecce of RIG overheating; and whether the wooden top to the exclusion barrier has been removed for cooling purposes.
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Radiation surveys shall be made:
(1) Whenever an RIG is received, but prior to of floading from the shipping vehicle.
(2) After an RTG is initially placed in storage or use.
(3) Atter an RTG is loaded on a shipping vehicle, but prior to shipment.
(4) Twice annually, while in storage or use.
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Surveys of RIG's in storage or use will include:
(1) RIG surface dose rates.
(2) A sketch showing the location of the RTCs and dose rates at the boundary of the restricted area.
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Shipping vehicles will be surveyed for contamination 'aefore an RTG is onloaded and after an RTG is offloaded.
(1) Leak tests will be performed:
(a) After an RTG is initally placed in storage or use.
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(b) Af ter an RTG is loaded on a shipping vehicle, but prior to shipment.
(c) Twice annually, while in storage or use.
(2) Permissible Levela for RTG Leak Tests. An RTG will be considered to have a leaking fuel capsule if more than 0.005 microcuries of activity are detected by leak testing.the RTG.
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- 16. Non-conforming Materials, Parts, or Components.
Not Applicable. Package is used as is af ter required radiation surveys and leak test are-performed.
License #04-09951-03 does not authorize opening KrGs for maintenance.
- 17. Corrective Action. The RPO will provide annual staf f assistance visits to all locations with licensed material. The results of these visits will be pro-vided in the form of a trip report to. the parent unit and detachment, in turn, with an information copy to AFTAC Headquarters, IG.
The trip report will note any deviations or discrepancies, office of primary responsibility (OPR) and aba-tenent date, if applicable. Written response from the OPR is normally required to provide details of abatement.
In addition, the RPO will report significant 4
tindings of staff assistance visits to the Technical Operations Division l
Radiation Safety Committee.
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Quality Assurance Records.. Records of package approvals (including references and drawings, relating to the use of the packaging) tests, audits, personnel training and qualitications, RIG shipments, and compliance inspections i
will be maintained. Descriptions-of RTGs, manufacturer's operation manuals, and procedures pertinent to RTG activities will also be maintained. These i
records will be maintained by the Technical Operations Division. They.will be kept in such a manner as to be identifiable and readily retrievable.
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Audits.
Individual (s) performing the-audits will have no responsibility in the activity being audited. Normally the Radiation Protection Officer will per-torm audits. Audits of the QA Program will be performed on an annual basis.
Results of audits will be maintained and reported to the Tech Ops Div Radiation Safety Committee. Audit reports will be evaluated and deficient areas
' corrected. Audit reports will be maintained as part of the QA records. Audits will be conducted in accordance with checklist.
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LICENSED RTG3 AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE NUMBERS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE BRIMBER RTG MODEL 4888 SENIINEL-25A 4888 SElfflNEL-25E 4888 SENTINEL-25F 5862 SENTINEL-100F I
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w TECHNICAL OPERATIONS DIVISION QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM ORGANIZATION 1.
Orsanization ColelANDER, AFTAC 3
-HQ AFTAC, DIREC50 RATE OF ACQUISITION INSPECT 0 GEERAL CO)SIANDER, 1ECH OPS DIV COMMANDER, PAC TECH OPS AREA COMMANDER DET 460 CHIEF, SAF DIVISION A ______________4 l
DIRECTOR, ENTRAL IAg DIRECTOR, IDGISTICS I
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PROTECTION OFFICER TECHNICIAN 2.
Responsibilities Relative to the QA Program HQ AFTAC Acquisition Directorate (AQ) is designated the program manager a.
for completing the surnt Mountain Power Upgrade, b.
The Director of Logistics. Technical Operations Division, in addition to performing tasks as specified by the HQ AFTAC Logistics Directorate,is responsible for:
i (1) The transport, storage and installation of RTGs while in his 1
custody.
(2) Designates RTG custodian for RTGs in storage while at Technical Operations Division.
(3) Assuring compliance with the license and pertinent Federal and Air Force regulations relating to radiological safety while the RTGs are in his custody.
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Radiation Protection Officer. The Radiation Protection Officer is appointed by the Tech Ops Div Commander. The Radiation Protection Officer is responsible for:
(1) Assuring the implementation of the approved radiation safety program for the stated use of RTGs.
(2) Reviewing plans for RTG operation, handling, shipment and storage and providing recommandation relative to radiation safety.
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s, (3) Parforcing QA itcpection & cudito.
(4) Assessing the safeguards to be employed to limit radiation exposure of personnel during storage, transportation and operation.
(5) Assessing qualifications of individuals desiring to use RTGs to assure that they have sufficient education, training and/or experience to assure the safety of operations.
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Chief, Safety Division is Responsible fort (1) Preparation, coordination, and administration of AFTAC safety program, including radiological safety.
(2) Provide safety staf f assistance visits to all subordinate units.
('3) Nonitors hazard reporting on Center related equipment and programs.
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Commander, Det 460. The Det 460 Commander is responsible for:
(1) Complying with the license for use of the RTG(s) in his custody.
(2) The care and accountability of the RTC(s) assigned him.
(3) Conducting end maintaining records of required inspections and tests.
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