ML20134J644
| ML20134J644 | |
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| Issue date: | 11/07/1996 |
| From: | Hehl C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | NRC |
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| NUDOCS 9611150315 | |
| Download: ML20134J644 (2) | |
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Charles Hehl To:
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11/7/96 3:11pm
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LETTER TO E.L. CARRUTH -Reply We concur, but suggest that the reference to "two NRC representatives" be deleted to allow flexibility on who attends...as I indicated, I may attend.
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Dear Mr. Bangart:
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The New York City Health Department's Bureau of Radiological Health has c=unissener been notified by Craig Gordon, NRC Regional State Agreements OfIicer, that Enid L. Carruth, M.P.H.
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services Specifically, Mr. Gordon referred to concern over allegations oflack of response to incidents involving radioactive materials. The 'NRC review team also wishes to look into BRH's inspection officensees' facilities as well as into our licensing actions.
j As you know, NRC's last Program Review in March 1995 covered the period 1992-1995; the next Program Review would thus be scheduled for early 1998.
The NYCDOH Radioactive Materials Program was considered to be compatible with the NRC at the time of that Program Review. The Review indicated that 28 of 30 indicators were met by NYCDOH. Of the two indicators not met, NRC postponed compatibility findings on the quality management rule until after December 6,1996; with regard to the formal written policy for conducting unannounced inspections oflicensees, we explained in our April 8,1996 letter to you that this would be addressed in the formal Policies and Procedures Manual currently under development. I am enclosing copies of our April 8 letter and your July 10,1996 response for your reference.
As you know, Dr. Robert Kulikowski recently resigned as Director of the Bureau of Radiological Health; preparations are currently underway to recruit a replacement. In the interim, the divisions of the Bureau continue to be administered by their respective chiefs, each of whom has extensive experience and proven competence in his area. Overall coordination is being provided by the Bureau's Deputy Director, under supervision of the Assistant Commissioner for Environmental Sciences. Additionally, the allegations to which NRC refers have been thoroughly investigated and have been determined to be without merit. NYCDOH does not believe, therefore, that another Program Review is warranted or necessary at this time.
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, We would be happy to provide information to the NRC un any specific questions which you may have. In the interests of efficiency and staff time for both NRC and NYCDOll, we can provide you such details as you may require by letter or, if necessary, by conference call.
Please let me know how you wish to proceed.
Sincerely, Enid L. Carruth, M.P.II.
Depmy Cammissioner Environruenial Health Services cc:
Paul H. Lohaus, Deputy Director Craig Gordon, Regional State Agreements Officer Kathleen Collins, Assistant Commissioner Allan Goldberg, Assistant Deputy Commissioner l
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