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50-054-85-04, 50-54-85-4, 70-0687-85-07, 70-687-85-7, NUDOCS 8510280302 |
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Category:NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF A REGULATION
MONTHYEARML20134K3701997-02-0606 February 1997 Notice of Violation from Review on 961119.Violation Noted: Cintichem Failed to Complete Decommissioning of Tuxedo,Ny Facility by 960116 or Request That Deadline Be Extended IAW Condition H of SNM-639 ML20245J4111989-04-27027 April 1989 Notice of Violation from Insp on 890328-31.Violation Noted: on 890331 & for Undetermined Period Before Date,Numerous Individuals Monitoring Themselves for Contamination at Exit from Facility,Actuated Counter Alarm Set Points ML20235U4331989-02-27027 February 1989 Notice of Violation from Insp on 890109-12.Violation Noted: Personnel Working in Vicinity of Hot Cell Conveyor Station, Potentially Contaminated Area Were Not Required to Wear Protective Coverings ML20206C1671988-10-13013 October 1988 Notice of Violation from Insp on 880906-09.Violations Noted: Calibrs Required by Tech Specs & Routine Maint Activities Which Could Affect Reactor Safety Not Being Controlled by Approved Procedures ML20151Y5081988-08-22022 August 1988 Notice of Violation from Insp on 880628-30.Violations Noted: No Running Log of SNM Inventory Maintained to Demonstrate That Quantity in Area Complies W/Limits ML20153D1011988-04-29029 April 1988 Notice of Violation from Insp on 880317-18.Violation Noted: Individual,Working in Restrictive Area,Given Inadequate Instruction in Precautions to Minimize Contamination of Person & Function of Personnel Contamination Monitors ML20236S7641987-11-25025 November 1987 Notice of Violation from Insp on 870518-22.Violations Noted: Failure to Write,Review & Approve Procedure Detailing Proper Use of Raschig Rings & Storage of Loose Combustibles in Exhaust Fan Room ML20207N1841987-01-0606 January 1987 Notice of Violation from Insp on 861202-05 ML20214M0301986-11-25025 November 1986 Partially Withheld Notice of Violation from Insp on 860806-08 (Ref 10CFR73.21) ML20203P5561986-04-30030 April 1986 Notice of Violation from Insp on 860210-14 ML20203C8301986-04-14014 April 1986 Partially Withheld Notice of Violation from Insp on 860210-14 (Ref 10CFR2.790 & 73.21) ML20203C8121986-04-14014 April 1986 Notice of Violation from Insp on 860210-14 ML20133M8921985-10-22022 October 1985 Notice of Violation from Insp on 850819-23 ML20058B9911982-07-0909 July 1982 Notice of Violation from Insp on 820428-30 ML20055B6561982-07-0808 July 1982 Notice of Violation from Insp on 820601-04 1997-02-06
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MONTHYEARML20134K3701997-02-0606 February 1997 Notice of Violation from Review on 961119.Violation Noted: Cintichem Failed to Complete Decommissioning of Tuxedo,Ny Facility by 960116 or Request That Deadline Be Extended IAW Condition H of SNM-639 ML20059K2101994-01-13013 January 1994 Insp Repts 50-054/93-03 & 70-0687/93-03 on 931116-18.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Status of Previously Identified Items,Maintenance of Exhaust Gas Monitoring Sys, Lab Quality Assurance,Procedures & Recordkeeping IR 05000054/19900041990-10-23023 October 1990 Insps Repts 50-054/90-04 & 70-0687/90-06 on 900727,0823 & 1018.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Repair & Testing of Reactor Pool Sys & Status of Licensee Plan for Decommissioning ML20055E2421990-07-0808 July 1990 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-0687/90-201 on 900612-14 (Ref 10CFR2.790(d)).No Violations or Deviations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Facility Organization & Mgt Controls, Facility Operations,Internal Controls & Physical Inventory IR 05000054/19890041989-09-26026 September 1989 Insp Repts 50-054/89-04 & 70-0687/89-04 on 890829-30.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Physical Protection Measures for SNM of Moderate Strategic Significance ML20246L6031989-08-30030 August 1989 Insp Rept 70-0687/89-03 on 890809-11.No Violations & Deviations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Status of Licensee Implementation of Programmatic Improvements in Mgt Controls & Radiation Protection IR 05000054/19890031989-08-10010 August 1989 Exam Rept 50-054/89-03OL on 890718-20.Exam Results:Two of Three Candidates Issued Licenses ML20245J4111989-04-27027 April 1989 Notice of Violation from Insp on 890328-31.Violation Noted: on 890331 & for Undetermined Period Before Date,Numerous Individuals Monitoring Themselves for Contamination at Exit from Facility,Actuated Counter Alarm Set Points ML20245J4341989-04-26026 April 1989 Radiological Controls Insp Repts 50-054/89-02 & 70-0687/89-02 on 890328-31.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Radiological Controls,Licensee Actions on Previous Findings & Implementation of Confirmatory Action Ltr 88-15 ML20235U4331989-02-27027 February 1989 Notice of Violation from Insp on 890109-12.Violation Noted: Personnel Working in Vicinity of Hot Cell Conveyor Station, Potentially Contaminated Area Were Not Required to Wear Protective Coverings ML20235U4541989-02-24024 February 1989 Insp Rept 70-0687/89-01 on 890109-12.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Organization,Criticality Safety,Operations, Transportation & Actions Taken in Response to Confirmatory Action Ltr ML20206C1671988-10-13013 October 1988 Notice of Violation from Insp on 880906-09.Violations Noted: Calibrs Required by Tech Specs & Routine Maint Activities Which Could Affect Reactor Safety Not Being Controlled by Approved Procedures IR 05000054/19880031988-10-12012 October 1988 Insp Rept 50-054/88-03 on 880906-09.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Action on Previous Insp Findings, Operations,Maint Activities,Research Reactor Surveillance & Research Reactor Experiments IR 05000054/19880021988-09-22022 September 1988 Insp Repts 50-054/88-02 & 70-0687/88-06 on 880809-11.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Emergency Preparedness Program Including:Changes to Program,Emergency Action Levels,Training,Facilities & Procedures ML20151Y5141988-08-22022 August 1988 Insp Rept 70-0687/88-05 on 880628-30.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Nuclear Criticality Safety,Operations, Radiation Protection,Nonroutine Events & Followup on Inspector Identified Problems ML20151Y5081988-08-22022 August 1988 Notice of Violation from Insp on 880628-30.Violations Noted: No Running Log of SNM Inventory Maintained to Demonstrate That Quantity in Area Complies W/Limits ML20154G0791988-05-10010 May 1988 Insp Rept 70-0678/88-03 on 880405-08.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Nuclear Matl Control & Accounting Including,Facility Organization & Mgt Controls,Facility Operations & Internal Controls & Records & Repts ML20153D1011988-04-29029 April 1988 Notice of Violation from Insp on 880317-18.Violation Noted: Individual,Working in Restrictive Area,Given Inadequate Instruction in Precautions to Minimize Contamination of Person & Function of Personnel Contamination Monitors ML20153D1191988-04-22022 April 1988 Radiological Controls Insp Rept 70-0687/88-02 on 880317-18. Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Evaluations & Corrective Actions Associated W/Individual Leaving Facility on 880303 W/Contaminated Personal Items PNO-I-88-028, on 880309,contaminated Individual Entering Facility Alarmed Portal Monitor.Surveys Identified Shoe & Clothing Contamination.Individual Worked W/Hot Cell Windows at Cintichem,Inc During Period 880225-03031988-03-11011 March 1988 PNO-I-88-028:on 880309,contaminated Individual Entering Facility Alarmed Portal Monitor.Surveys Identified Shoe & Clothing Contamination.Individual Worked W/Hot Cell Windows at Cintichem,Inc During Period 880225-0303 ML20236S7641987-11-25025 November 1987 Notice of Violation from Insp on 870518-22.Violations Noted: Failure to Write,Review & Approve Procedure Detailing Proper Use of Raschig Rings & Storage of Loose Combustibles in Exhaust Fan Room ML20236S7881987-11-23023 November 1987 Insp Rept 70-0687/87-04 on 870518-22.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Conditions at Licensee Facilities to Determine Existence of Potential Safety Hazards Which Could Impact Upon Public Health & Safety IR 05000054/19870051987-11-0404 November 1987 Insp Repts 50-054/87-05 & 70-0687/87-06 on 870908-11.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Nuclear Matl Control & Accounting & Physical Security Including,Organization & Mgt Controls,Measurement Sys & Records & Repts ML20235V5781987-10-0202 October 1987 Combined Insp Repts 50-054/87-04 & 70-0687/87-05 on 870810-13.Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Actions in Response to Confirmatory Action Ltr CAL-87-01 & Status of Radiological Controls Program Upgrades ML20234B0781987-06-23023 June 1987 Matl Control & Accounting Insp Rept 70-0687/87-03 on 870526-29.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Facility Organization & Mgt Controls,Operations & Internal Controls & Physical Inventory IR 05000054/19870021987-05-0808 May 1987 Requalification Evaluation Rept 50-054/87-02OL on 870327. Exam Results:Generic Weakness in Licensee Requalification Training Program in Area of Principles & Theory of Reactor Operation Indicated.Sample Exam & Other Related Info Encl IR 05000054/19870011987-05-0101 May 1987 Insp Rept 50-054/87-01 on 870120-23.No Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Action on Previous Insp Findings, Facility Operations,Maint Activities,Research Reactor Surveillance & Research Reactor Experiments ML20205H2411987-03-23023 March 1987 EN-87-022:on 870326,notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in Amount of $12,500 Will Be Issued to Licensee.Action Based on Numerous Violations of NRC Requirements Re Overexposure to Workers ML20205G1441987-03-18018 March 1987 Enforcement Conference Rept 70-0687/87-01 on 870213. Major Areas Discussed:Circumstances Associated W/Apparent Extremity Exposure of Worker in Excess of NRC Quarterly Limits During Third Calendar Quarter 1985 ML20210S0161987-02-0404 February 1987 Insp Rept 70-0687/87-01 on 870114-15.Violations Noted: Failure to Limit & Rept Worker Extremity Exposure in Excess of NRC Limits,Failure to Provide Appropriate Personnel Monitoring & Failure to Perform Radiation Surveys PNO-I-87-002, on 861215-19,during NRC Insp Apparent Exposure of Worker in Excess of 18.75 Rems/Quarter Identified. Overexposure Not Reported Due to Licensee Considering Exposure to Be from State Licensed Byproduct Matl1987-01-20020 January 1987 PNO-I-87-002:on 861215-19,during NRC Insp Apparent Exposure of Worker in Excess of 18.75 Rems/Quarter Identified. Overexposure Not Reported Due to Licensee Considering Exposure to Be from State Licensed Byproduct Matl ML20207N1841987-01-0606 January 1987 Notice of Violation from Insp on 861202-05 ML20207N1971987-01-0202 January 1987 Insp Repts 50-054/86-04 & 70-0687/86-05 on 861202-05. Violation Noted:Failure to Label Radioactive Matl IR 05000054/19860021986-11-25025 November 1986 Insp Repts 50-054/86-02 & 70-0687/86-03 on 860806-08. Violation Noted:Failure to Properly Establish Reactor Bldg Confinement Prior to Startup of Reactor (Section 2.1) & Inadequate Control of Access to Facility (Section 2.4) ML20214M0301986-11-25025 November 1986 Partially Withheld Notice of Violation from Insp on 860806-08 (Ref 10CFR73.21) IR 05000054/19860031986-10-28028 October 1986 Exam Rept 50-054/86-03 Administered on 860917-18.Exam Results:One Reactor Operator & One Senior Reactor Operator Passed Written & Operating Exams.Licenses Issued.Reactor Operator & Senior Reactor Operator Exams Encl ML20215D1181986-09-29029 September 1986 Insp Rept 70-0687/86-04 on 860818-22.No Noncompliance Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Nuclear Matl Control & Accounting, Including Facility Operations & Internal Controls, Measurement Sys,Physical Inventory & Records & Repts ML20203P5561986-04-30030 April 1986 Notice of Violation from Insp on 860210-14 ML20203P5691986-04-25025 April 1986 Insp Rept 70-0687/86-01 on 860210-14.Violation Noted:Failure to Accurately Post Current Inventory of SNM on Feed Cabinet 4,storage of Combustible Matl in Supply Fan Room & Failure to Calibr Portable Alpha Meters ML20203C8121986-04-14014 April 1986 Notice of Violation from Insp on 860210-14 ML20203C8301986-04-14014 April 1986 Partially Withheld Notice of Violation from Insp on 860210-14 (Ref 10CFR2.790 & 73.21) ML20203C8671986-03-27027 March 1986 Partially Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790 & 73.21) Matl Control & Accounting & Physical Security Insp Repts 50-054/86-01 & 70-0687/86-02 on 860210-14.Violations Noted:Failure to Notify NRC of Changes to Security Plan ML20137Q6791985-11-12012 November 1985 Exam Rept 50-054/OL-85-05 on 851009 & 10.Exam Results:One Reactor Operator Candidate Passed Both Written & Oral Exams ML20137T2521985-11-0606 November 1985 Matl Control & Accounting Insp Rept 70-0687/85-06 on 850819-23.No Noncompliance Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Nuclear Matl Control & Accounting Including Facility Operation & Internal Controls & Physical Inventory ML20133M8921985-10-22022 October 1985 Notice of Violation from Insp on 850819-23 ML20133M8971985-10-21021 October 1985 Insp Repts 50-054/85-04 & 70-0687/85-07 on 850819-23. Violations Noted:High Radiation Areas Not Posted as Required & Entry to Hazardous Areas Generated by Waste Drums Not Restricted ML20135E1031985-09-0606 September 1985 Insp Rept 70-0687/85-05 on 850709-12.No Noncompliance Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Mgt Organization & Controls,Operator Training/Retraining,Criticality Safety & Transportation of Radioactive Matl IR 05000054/19850021985-07-19019 July 1985 Physical Protection Insp Repts 50-054/85-02 & 70-0687/85-03 on 850424-26.No Noncompliance Noted.Major Areas Inspected: General Requirements for SNM of Moderate Strategic Significance,Including Security Plan ML20127P6461985-06-21021 June 1985 Safety Insp Rept 70-0687/85-02 on 850515-17.No Violations Identified.Major Areas Inspected:Radioactive Matl Transportation Program,Including New Decontamination Process & Radwaste Classification ML20058B9911982-07-0909 July 1982 Notice of Violation from Insp on 820428-30 1997-02-06
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APPENDIX A NOTICE OF VIOLATION Cintichem, Inc. Docket Nos. 50-54,70-687 Tuxedo, New York 10987 License Nos. R-81, SNM-639 As a result of the inspection conducted on August 19,-23, 1985, and in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy (10 CFR 2, Appendix C), the following. violations were identified:
A. 10 CFR 20.203(c) requires, in part, that each high radiation area shall be conspicuously posted with a sign or signs bearing the radiation caution symbol and the words: " Caution - High Rao'ation Area." and that in the absence of certain control devices, each ent-ance or access point to a high radiation area shall be maintained locked except during periods when access to the area is required, with pcsitive control over each indi-vidual entry.
Contrary to the above, on or about August 19 and 20, 1985, two high radiation areas in the pump room and at the I-125 loop glovebox were not posted as required, and, in the absence of the specified control devices, access to the high radiation area by two drums of radioactive waste on the upper level of the reactor building was not locked or attended to prevent unauthorized entry.
This is a Severity Level IV violation. (Supplement IV)
B. Technical Specifications Section 4.4(2), " Surveillance Requirements",
requires that the excursion, stack, and area radiation monitors receive a channel test monthly.
Technical Specifications Section 1.0, " Definitions", defines a channel test as "the introduction of a signal into the channel to verify that it is operable."
Contrary to the above, during the period from the inception of the current Technical Specifications (July 1984) to August 23, 1985, the stack monitor did not receive monthly channel tests as required.
This is a Severity Level IV violation. (Supplement I)
C. 10 CFR 20.203(f) requires that each container of specified amounts of licensed material bear a durable, clearly visible label identifying the radioactive contents.
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Appendix A 2 Contrary to the above, on August 19, 1985, two radioactive rod armatures
- on a bench top in the machine shop and a 55 gallon drum containing radio-active material on the upper floor of the hot lab facility were not labeled as required.
This is a Severity Level IV violation. (Supplement I) i Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Cintichem, Inc. i s hereby required to submit to this office within thirty days of the date of the letter which transmitted this Notice, a written statement or explanation in reply, includ-ing: (1) the corrective steps which have been taken and the results achieved; (2) corrective steps which will be taken to avoid further violations; and (3) the date when full compliance will be achieved. Where good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending this response time.
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