ML20134N797
| ML20134N797 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 08/09/1996 |
| From: | Thomas Rich NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| To: | Pullen B SRB TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
| References | |
| SSD, NUDOCS 9702240484 | |
| Download: ML20134N797 (3) | |
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August 9, 1996 Mr. Brian G. Pullen, President SRB Technologies, Inc. l 2596 Landmark Drive i Winston-Salem, NC 27103 l
Dear Mr. Pullen:
i Based on the information and test data submitted in your ammenoment request dated July 24,1996, with enclosures thereto, we conclude that the "MH" Series Illuminated sights are acceptable for licensing purposes in accordance with the conditions of the enclosed amended registration certificate (NR-585-D-104-E).
Please be advised that you must manufacture and distribute the product in accordance with the statements and representations contained in your application and subsequent letters, with enclosures thereto, and the information set out in your registration certificate. As a general l rule, you must request and obtain an amendment to the certificate before you make changes I or modifications to the information submitted to obtain the certificate.
1 Please read over the registration certificate in its entirety and notify us immediately of any i errors or omissions. l l
You are obligated to notify us promptly in writing should you decide to no longer manufacture !
or offer service support for the product. I Please be aware that, as a holder of an NRC registration, you may be subject to the NRC's licensing and inspection fees in accordance with 10 CFR Part 170, and annual fees in accordance with 10 CFR Part 171. If you have any questions concerning the fee requirements, please contact the License Fee and Debt Collection Branch at (301) 415-7544. ;
i If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-7893 or Mr. Steven Baggett at (301) 415-7273.
Sincerely,
/Si Thomas W. Rich, Mechanical Engineer Medical, Academic, and Commercial Use Safety Branch Division of Industrial and Medical Nuclear Safety 9702240404 960809 Office of Nuclear Material Safety PDR RC
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5 m PAGE1 NRC FORM 567 U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR A SEALED SOURCE OR DEVICE EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS: Send trus request AND a copy of all related letters /appar=hans and drewmps to: The Sealed Source Safety Section, ATTN: CNef, OWFN Mail Stop 6 H3. Change the License Tracking System milestone to 19 and seeign to rev6 ewer code I-5.
NOTE: Retain a copy of this request with the apl2 cation and back0round files.
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AMENDMENT OF REGISTRATION SHEET DEVICE REVIEW BER(S)
LICENSE NUMBER (S) CUSTOM REVIEW LETrER/AhTIONbDAi6 9 d COMMENTS.
FOR SSSS USE ONLY REYlEWER MODELNUMBERS NUMBER ASSIONED U R / h b n y /j" as bh(dl ,[Y DATE RECElvED / DATE ASSIGNED # DATE TO FEES 7/s1/46 7/3//9Y TYPE OF - ( , c. ,,P.,
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, REGISTRY'OF' RADIOACTIVE SEALED SOURCES AND DEVICES i SAFETY EVALUATION OF A. DEVICE !
(NHENDED PAGE - AUGUST 9, 1996) !
NO :-NR-0585-D-104-E DATE: ' September 21, 1995 PAGE'1 OF 7 ,
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b MODEL:
RLP Series, RHP series, PB Series, FP Series, !
SG Series, RBW Series and FBW Series ;
MANUFACTURER / DISTRIBUTOR: SRB Technologies, Inc.
2597 Landmark Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27103 SEALED SOURCE MODEL DESIGNATION: SRB Technologies (Canada) Inc.
Betalight type: "MH" Part Numbers '
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ISOTOPE: MAXIM M' ACTIVITY: ,
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(Max. 3' sources per gun or bow)
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NO.: NR-0585-D-104-E DATE: September 21, 1995 PAGE 2 OF 7 DEVICE TYPE: Illuminated Sight Assembly DESCRIPTION:
Model RLP Series, RHP series, FB Series, FP Series, SG Series, RBW Series and FBW Series all contain the msdel Betalight "MH" light source. The betalight "MH" is a source consisting of a small cylindrical borosilicate glass vial containing tritium and a fluorescent substance which emits light. These sources are mounted into the metal gun or bow sights. When they are mounted so as to expose the end of the cylinder, they produce a round
" dot" of light. When they are mounted so as to expose part of the side of the cylinder, they produce a short "line" of light.
Typically, for gun sights there is a single " dot" source on the front sight. The rear sight may have either two " dot" sources, or two "line" sources located end-to-end.
The glass vials may be surrounded by a thin layer of plastic to cushion it inside the metal gun sight structure. They are held in the metal sight by a press fit and an adhesive (Loctite-Black Max). Side areas which are exposed to emit light are sharply convex surfaces which are strong and resist puncture. End areas which are exposed to emit light may have a protective glass sapphire window or sharply convex surfaces which are strong and ,
resist puncture The devices are designed to withstand the '
vigorous vibrations from firing the gun on which they are i mounted, as well as expected drops from heights as much as 6.5 l feet (2 meters) in any direction. All series of sights have a ;
minimum protective wall thickness of 0.016" (0.4 mm) to the light ;
source. ;
Different sets of sights are distributed which will fit on several kinds of guns and bows. The sights are designated by the I following series and drawing numbers:
RLP, dwg. no. TL-1005, rear sight with low profile )
i RHP, dwg. no. TL-1006, rear sight with high profile l FB, dwg. no. TL-1007, front blade sight FP, dwg. no. TL-1008, front post sight RBW, dwg. no. TL-1009, rear bow sight FBW, dwg. no. TL-1010, front bow sight SG, dwg. no. TL-1013, for shot guns and long barrels II
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SAFETY EVALUATION OF A DEVICE :
(AMENDED'PAGE - AUGUST 9, 1996)
NO.: NR-0585-D-104-E DATE: September 21,.1995 PAGE 3 OF 7 l pEVICE TYPE: Illuminated Sight Assembly
-LABELING:
All sights will be permanently stamped or etched with "H3" and
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DIAGRAM:
See Attachments 1 through 5 ,
I p,0NDITIONS OF NORMAL USE The illuminated gun sight units are inserted in metal gun sights and attached to the barrels of various kinds of guns and bows. i Gun sights will be subjected to an intense shock each time the !
gun is fired, and to other. shocks when the gun is accidentally i dropped during field use. I PROTOTYPE TESTING The manufacturer reports that testing for these devices was performed according to the requirements in draft NRC/SSSS
" Standard Requirements for Tritium Illuminated Gun Sights Containing Tritium Gas Sealed in Glass Vials." The following tests required by this document were made:
3.2.1 - Chemical 3.2.2 - Temperature 3.2.3 - Temperature shock 3.2.4 - Vibration !
3.2.5 - Pressure 3.2.6 - Penetration 3.2.7 - Mechanical Shock 3.2.8 - Firing 3.2.9 - Evaluation The firing test for the illuminated gun sight assemblies was j conducted on an_ Army M-14 rifle, which was judged to subject them '
to larger shocks ~than any other weapon on which they are likely to be used. <
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NO,: NR-0585-D-104-E DATE: September 21, 1995- PAGE 4 OF 7 i
DEVICE TYPE- Illuminated Sight Assembly j 1 f PROTOTYPE TESTING: (con't) !
The manufacturer reported there was no apparent damage to the devices or loss of containment or shielding following any of the ;
tests. They passed the evaluation tests based on an allowable .
loss of tritium into the' rinse water used in the test.
i EXTERNAL RADIATION LEVELS :
Since tritium is a soft beta emitter, its radiation is not very penetrating. The sources are contained in glass vials, which are !
in turn encased in thin plastic. These are in turn surrounded by l metal except for one end, or a slim line on one side to allow the !
light to be' emitted. Hence, it is concluded that any radiation )
emitted from the gun sight. assemblies will be so near background levels as to be undetectable. ]j OUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL The quality assurance program for the assembly of the sights by Saunders-Roe Displays, Inc. has been reviewed, and found to be acceptable to NRC for producing' devices for distribution by SRB Technologies, Inc.
LIMITATIONS AND/OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS OF USE
. These devices may be' distributed to any person who is exempt from the requirements for a license in accordance with l Section 30.19 of 10 CFR Part 30. ;
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. This registration sheet and the information contained within the references shall not be changed without the written consent of the NRC.
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NO,: NR-0585-D-104-E DATE: September 21, 1995 PAGE 5 OF 7 DEVICE TYPE: Illuminated Sight Assembly SAFETY ANALYSIS
SUMMARY
Based on our review of the information and test data cited below, we conclude that the product is designed and manufactured so that:
. In normal use rnd disposal of a single exempt unit, it is unlikely that the external radiation dose in any one year, or the dose commitment resulting from the intake of radioactive material in any one year, to a suitable sample of the group of individuals expected to be most highly exposed to radiation or radioactive material from the product will exceed the dose to the appropriate organ as specified in Column I of the following table.
. In normal handling and storage of the quantities of exempt units likely to accumulate in one location during marketing, distribution, installation, and servicing of the product, it is unlikely that the external radiation dose in any one year, or the dose commitment resulting from the intake of 1 radioactive material in any one year, to a suitable sample of the group of individuals expected to be most highly exposed to radiation or radioactive material from the product will exceed the dose to the appropriate organ as specified in Column II of the following table, j 1
. It is unlikely that there will be a significant reduction in l the effectiveness of containment, shielding, or other safety features of the product from wear and abuse likely to occur in normal handling and use of the product during its useful life.
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DEVICE TYPE: Illuminated Sight Assembly l SAFETY ANALYSIS
SUMMARY
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. In use and disposal of a single exempt unit, or in' handling l and storage of the quantities of exempt units likely to ;
accumulate in one location during marketing, distribution, installation, and servicing of the product, the probability, l is low that the containment, shielding, or other safety l features of the product would fail under such circumstances that a person would receive an external radiation dose or- j dose commitment in excess of the dose to the appropriate organ as specified in Column III of the table below, and the. ;
probability is negligible that a person would receive an j external radiation dose or dose commitment in excess of the :
dose to the appropriate organ as specified in Column IV of -
the table below. i TABLE OF ORGAN DOCES (Rem) ,
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WB, head, trunk, 0,001 0.01 0.5 15 gonada, eyes l Extremities, skin 0.015 0.15, 7.5 200 l Other organs 0.003 0.03 1.5 50 l Based on the information and' test data cited'in the references listed below, we continue to conclude that these device designs are acceptable for exempt licensing purposes.
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Furthermore, we continue to conclude taat these devices would be expected to maintain their containment integrity for normal conditions of use and accidental conditions which might occur during uses specified in this certificate.
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NO.: NR-0585-D-104-E DATE: September 21, 1995 PAGE 7 OF 7 DEVICE TYPE: Illuminated Sight Assembly
REFERENCES:
The following supporting documents for the series of sights listed on page one of this certificate are hereby incorporated by reference, and are made a part of this registry document:
. SRB Technologies letters dated July 24, 1996, July 21, 1995, June 12, 1995, May 22, 1995, and March 1, 1995, with enclosures thereto.
. SRB Technologies letter of October 28, 1994, with enclosed application for an Exempt Materials License for gun sights ISSUING AGENCY:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Date: Aucust 9, 1996 Reviewer: N' b Th ma W. Rich Date: Aucust 9, 1996 Concurrence: , ,
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'+, . . . . . g MEMORANDUM FOR: Susan L. Greene, License Reviewer Commercial Section Medical, Academic, and Comercial Use Safety Branch FROM: ThomasW. Rich,MechanicalEngineerMdA- '
Sealed Source Safety Section !
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SUBJECT:
SSD TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REQUEST:
2 SRB TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONTROL N0. - 021696 In response to a Technical Assistance Request dated November 8, 1994, for the '
need of a SSD review associated with SRB Technologies, Inc. license application (New). we have completed the SSD review. Please find attached a copy of registration certificate NR-05B5-D-104-E.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 415-7893 or Mr. Steven Baggett I at 415-7273.
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MANUFACTURER / DISTRIBUTOR: SRB Technologies, Inc.
2597 Landmark Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27103 SEALED SOURCE MODEL DESIGNATION: SRB Technologies (Canada) Inc. 1 Betalight type: "MH" l i Part Numbers 2500G0350150A
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Hydrogen-3 (tritium) 30 BCi (1.1 GBq)
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DEVICE TYPE: Illuminated Sight Assembly )
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The betalight "MH" Series is a source consisting of a small l cylindrical borosilicate glaas vial containing tritium and a ,
! fluorescent substance which emits light. These sources are i l mounted into the metal gun or bow sights. When they are mounted l
- so as to expose the and of the cylinder, they produce a round i
" dot" of light. When they are mounted so as to expose part of
- the side of the cylinder, they produce a short "line" of light. !
Typically, for gun sights there is a single "doto source on the
{ front sight. The rear sight may have either two " dot" sources, l or two "line" sources located end-to-end.
j glass vial is ruAsurrounded u by a thin layer of plastic to i j cushion it inside.the metal gun sight. structure. They are held l
- in the metal sight by a press fit and an adhesive (Loctite-Black j Max). Both the end and the side areas which are exposed.to emit !
- light are sharply convex surfaces which are strong and resist l'
( puncture. The devices are designed to withstand the vigorous-i vibrations from firing the gun on which they are mounted, as well ,
as expected drops from heights as much as 6.5 feet (2 meters) in [
any direction. All series of sights have a minimum protective !
j wall thickness of 0.016" (0.4 mm) to the light source. l 1 !
l Different sets of sights'are distributed which will fit on l
< 'several kinds of guns and bows. The sights are designated by the
- following series and drawing numbers:
i RLP, dwg. no. TL-1005, rear sight with low profile i j RHP,'dwg. no. TL-1006, rear sight with high profile i FB, dwg. no. TL-1007, front blade sight >
FP, dwg. no. TL-1008, front post sight ,
RBW, dwg. no. TL-1009, rear bow sight !
FBW, dwg. no. TL-1010, front bow sight
- SG, dwg. no. TL-1013, for shot guns and long barrels j
! LABELING: !
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DIAGRAM:
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r%MDITIoME OF NORMAL USE l
The illuminated gun sight units are inserted in metal gun sights and attached to the barrels of various kinds of guns and bows. .
l Gun sights will be subjected to an intense shock each time the gun is fired, and to other shocks when the gun is accidentally i
' dropped during field use. !
i PROTOTYPE TESTING The manufacturer reports that testing for these devices was ;
performed according to the requirements in draft-NRC/SSSS l
" Standard Requirements for Tritium Illuminated Gun Sights Containing Tritium Gas Sealed in Glass Vials." The following i
tests required by this document were made: l 3.2.1 - Chemical 3.2.2 - Temperature 3.2.3 - Temperature shock 3.2.4 - Vibration !
3.2.5 - Pressure l 3.2.6 - Penetration 3.2.7 - Mechanical Shock 3.2.8 - Firing
'3.2.9 - Evaluation The firing test for the illuminated gun sight assemblies was conducted on an Army M-14 rifle, which was judged to subject them to larger shocks than any other weapon on which they are likely to be used.
I The manufacturer reported there was no apparent damage to the devices or loss of containment or shielding following any of the tests. They passed the evaluation tests based on an allowable loss.of tritium into the rinse water used in the test.
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Since tritium is a soft beta emitter, its radiation is not very penetrating. The sources are contained in glass vials, which are in turn encased in thin plastic. These are in turn surrounded by metal except for one end, or a slim line on one side to allow the light to be emitted. Hence, it is concluded that any radiation emitted from the gun sight assemblies will be so near background levels as to be undetectable.
OUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL The quality assurance program for the assembly of the sights by Saunders-Roe Displays, Inc. has been reviewed, and found to be acceptable to NRC for producing devices for distribution by SRB Technologies, Inc.
LIMITATIONS AND/OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS OF USE
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. The Betalight type MH devices may be distributed to any person who is exempt from the requirements for a license in accordance with Section 30.19 ef 10 CFR Part 30.
. This registration sheet and the information contained within the references shall not be changed without the written consent of the NRC.
SAFETY ANALYSIS
SUMMARY
Based on our review of the information and test data cited below, we ionclude that tne product is designed and manufactured o that:
. In normal use and disposal of a single exempt unit, it is unlikely that the external radiation dose in any one year, or the dose commitment resulting from the intake of radioactive material in any one year, to a suitable sample of the group of individuals expected to be most highly exposed to radiation or radioactive material from the l product will exceed the dose to the appropriate organ as specified in Column I of the following table.
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radioactive material in any one year, to a suitable sample j of the group of individuals expected to be most highly f exposed to radiation or radioactive material from the
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i . It is unlikely that there will be a significant. reduction in j the effectiveness of containment, shielding, or other safety features of the product from wear and abuse likely to occur
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i external radiation dose or dose commitment in excess of the i dose to the appropriate organ as specified in Column IV of l the table below.
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(continued): l Based on the information and ter,c data cited in the references ,
listed below, we deem that these device designs are acceptable l for exempt licensing purposes.
Furthermore, we conclude that these devices would be expected to ;
maintain their containment integrity for normal conditions of use l and accidental conditions which might occur during uses specified in this certificate.
REFERENCES:
The following supporting documents for the Betalight Type "MH" are hereby incorporated by reference, and are made a part of this registry document:
. SRB Technologies letters dated' July 21, 1995,' June 12, 1995, Likay 22, 1995, and' March 1, 1995, with enclosures thereto.
. SRB Technologies letter of-October 28, 1994, with enclosed application for an Exempt Materials License for gunfights ISSUING AGENCY:
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by the licensee, a license is hereby issued authorizing the licensee to receive, acquire, possess, and transfer byproduct, source, and special nuclear ]
l material designated below; to use such material for the purpose (s) and at the place (s) designated below; to deliver or transfer such material to , ,
N persons authorized to receive it in accordance with the regulations of the applicable Part(s). This license shall be deemed to contain the conditions <
l N specified in sec' ion 183 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and is subject to all applicable rules, regulations, and orders of the E l I
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$ E N A. Hydrogen-3 A. Sealed self-luminous A. Not applicable. E N light sources (SRB (See Condition 10) E N Technologies Models E E
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N E N 9. Authorized Use E N N N Pursuant to Section 32.22, 10 CFR Part 32, the licensee is authorized to distribute E N; sealed se'f-luminous light sources in gun and archery sights as specified in E B Condition 10 of this license to persons exempt from the requirements for a license E B
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N g 10. The licensee is authorized to distribute the following series of self-luminous sight E R assembly sets containing hydrogen-3 to persons exempt from licensing pursuant to E p Section 30.20, 10 CFR Part 30. E N E y Series Drawina No. Ty_P1 P Maximum Activity oer Device E N E p' RLP TL-1005 Rear sight with low profile 30 millicuries per source / E g 90 millicuries per weapon l N l g RHP TL-1006 Rear sight with high profile 30 millicuries per source / l p 90 millicuries per weapon l
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- 10. Series Drawina No. Maximum Activity per Device l 11EE TL-1009 Rear bow sight 30 mil 11 curies per source /
l RBW 90 millicuries per weapon l l N FBW TL-1010 Front bow sight 30 millicuries per source / I 90 millicuries per weapon l
E SG TL-1013 Shot guns and long barrel 30 millicuries per source / 8 90 millicuries per weapon
- 11. This license does not authorize porsession or use of licensed material.
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N 12. The licensee may distribute only from its facility located at 2580 Landmark Drive, E l N Winston-Salem, NC. N j B E
- B 13. The licensee shall file periodic reports as specified in Section 32.25(c),10 CFR H N Part 32. E N N ,
N 14. Each device distributed under this license shall be manufactured, tested, and a N labeled in accordance with Sections 32.22, 32.23, 32.24, and 32.25 of 10 CFR E j N Part 32. N N N N 15. Except as specifically provided otherwise by this license, the licensee shall .E N conduct its program in accordance with the statements, representations, and 'E N procedures contained in the documents, including any enclosures, listed below. The N N U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's regulations shall govern unless the statements, E N representations, and procedures in the licensee's application and correspondence are N N more restrictive than the regulations. W.
N El B A. Letters contained in Registration Certificate No. NR-0585-D-104-E; and E B B. Letter dated November 2, 1995. E B E R FOR THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION g y I f(l l DATE: November 15. 1995 BY: ""0D' q p J. Bruce Carrico a p Medical, Academic, and Commercial g ,
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- 5. Submit a complete renewal application (with proper fee) or termination request (no fee required) at least 30 days before the expiration date on your license. You should receive a reminder notice approximately 90 days before the expiration date. Continued distribution of produ ts containing !
radioactive material after your license expires is a violation of NRC regulations.
- 6. In accordance with 10 CFR 30.36, request termination of your license if you plan to permanently discontinue activities involving distribution of products containing radioactive material.
l You will be periodically inspected by NRC. Failure to conduct your program in compliance with NRC regulations, license conditions, and representations made in your license application and supplemental correspondence with NRC may result in enforcement action (s) against you. This could include issuance of a notice of violation; proposed imposition of a civil penalty; or an order suspending, modifying, or revoking your license as specified in the Federal Reaister Notice, 60 FR 34381, dated June 30, 1995.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Susan Greene at (301) 415-7843.
Sincerely, DISTRIBUTION:
License File 32-23774-ole Original signed byr NMSS r/f IMNS Central File J. Bruce Carrico LWCamper Commercial Use Safety Section PSantiago Medical, Academic, and Commercial Region II Use Safety Branch OSP Division of Industrial and Medical Nuclear Safety Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards Docket No. 030-33705
Enclosure:
License No. 32-23774-ole DOCUMENT NAME: SRBCVR.SLG To r:ceive a copy of this document, indicate in the box: 'C' = Copy without enclosures *E' = Copy with enclosures *N* = No copy 0FFICE NMSS:IM68) F NMSS:IMAB 04 > l l l NAME SLGrpeneTfjb)
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ATTN: Mr. Brian G, Pullen i President 4-2580 Landmark Drive Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103 - *
Dear Mr. Pullen:
l l Enclosed is NRC License No. 32-23774-01E issued its entirety.
. Please review the enclosed license carefully and be sure that you understand ;
i I all the conditions. If there are any errors or questions, please contact me so that appropriate corrections and answers can be provided.
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j Please be advised that you must conduct your program involving radioactive
, materials in accordance with the conditions specified in your NRC license,
- representations made.in your license application, and other rules,
l regulations, and orders of the.V.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, now or I l hereafter in effect, to include the following: :
- 1. Comply with applicable NRC regulations in 10 CFR Part 30, " Rules of i General Applicability to Domestic Licensing'of Byproduct Material"; 10 CFR ,
Part 32, " Specific Domestic Licenses to Manufacture or Transfer Certain ;
Items Containing Byproduct Material"; and other applicable regulations. !
t NOTE: Licensees authorized to distribute or initially transfer products !
containing byproduct material must also possess a valid possession license i issued either by NRC or an Agreement State (s) which authorizes possession !
and use of byproduct material. ;
- 2. Distribute only those products containing radioactive material which are i specifically authorized in your license.
- 3. Notify NRC in writing within 30 days of any change in mailing address (no fee is required if the location of radioactive material remains the same). i
- 4. Request and obtain appropriate amendments if you plan to change control or ownership'of your organization, change locations of distribution of products containing radioactive material, or make any other changes in l your program which are contrary to the license conditions or l representations made in your license application and any supplemental correspondence with NRC. A license fee may be charged for the amendments if you are not in a fee-exempt category.