ML20136C599
| ML20136C599 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Waltz Mill |
| Issue date: | 03/06/1997 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| ML20136C577 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-022-97-01, 50-22-97-1, NUDOCS 9703120126 | |
| Download: ML20136C599 (9) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION I Docket No: 50-22 License No: TR-2 i Report No: 50-22/97-01 Licensee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation 1
i Facility: Westinghouse Test Reactor Location: Waltz Mill, Pennsylvania ;
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Dates: February 3-5,1997 Inspector: Stephen W. Holmes, Radiation Specialist Approved by: John R. White, Chief, Radiation Protection Branch Division of Reactor Safety 1
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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
The reactor was being maintained as required by the possession only license. Inspections, surveys, records, and reports were as required by the License. The licensee committed to confirm the source of the water dripping from the bottom of the reactor tank and'take appropriate actions to channel the water into the transfer canalin the Sub-Pile room. The licensee representative reaffirmed their responsibility to provide oversight of the independent contractor operating the counting lab.
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Q Report Details Summary of Plant Status 4
i 1 The reactor remains shut down with no fuel on site under a possession only license. I Characterization of the reactor was completed in conjunction with that of the Special Nuclear Materials licensed areas. A decommissioning plan is being developed for submission to the NRC.
1 01 Conduct of Operations '
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01.1 Oraanization and Ooerations 1
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- a. Inspection Scoce (Inspection Procedure 40755) l
- 1 The inspector reviewed- i e Organization and Staffing e Administrative Controls l e Annual Reports e Reactor Entry Log 4
- b. Observations and Findinas l
Since the last inspection the senior management person responsible for the reactor l
along with the Manager, Industrial Hygiene, Safety, and Environmental Compliance, l and the radiation safety officer (RSO) have changed. Interviews with these {
personnel verify that their knowledge and experience is suitable to conduct the !
program at the shutdown reactor. ,
Although not required by the license, the Waltz Mill radiation safety committee provides administrative oversight, coordination, and assistance to the responsible staff.
4 Log of entries into the reactor containment were clear, concise and indicated reason for entry and work performed. Access to the facility was controlled,
- c. Conclusions Staffing and caretaking activities are acceptable and have remained consistent with license requirements and licensee commitments.
02 Operational Status of Facilities and Equipment O2.1 Insoectiori and Survevs
- a. insoection Scope (Inspection Procedure 40755)
The inspector reviewed:
e Annual Reports e Survey Procedures e Survey Data
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- b. Qbservations and Findinas Surveys and annual inspections of the retired facility, including radiation levels, were completed at required intervals and all data was acceptable. Procedures were appropriate,
- c. Conclusions License Section 4.0, Surveys and Inspections, were completed as required and accurately reflect the conditions of the facility.
O3 Operations Procedures and Documentation
- a. Insoection Scooe (Insoection Procedure 40750)
The inspector reviewed:
- Administrative Controls
- Operating P.ocedures and Updates
- b. Observations and Findinas Required procedures were available and used by the staff. Procedures were being updated prior to being put on the licensees computer network.
- c. Conclusions Facility procedures satisfied the License requirements and commitments of the final shutdown report.
M1 Conduct of Maintenance
- a. insoection Scoce (Inspection Procedure 40750 The inspector reviewed:
- Entry Logs
- Annual Reports The inspector toured and examined:
- Reactor Containment
- Primary Coolant Tunnel
- b. Observations and Findinas Maintenance is focused towards maintaining equipmer.. and facility integrity thereby preventing the spread of contamination and deterioration of the containment building. The containment is unoccupied and entered only when required for inspections, surveys, or maintenance, as confirmed by log entries. Dehumidifiers used to reduce sweating or moisture buildup on the interior have been replaced. No water buildup or seepage was found. Styrofoam covers were placed on the water in the transfer canal to reduce evapotation.
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, There was small dripping of water from the underside of the reactor core into the Sub-Pile room. The water dripped onto a walkway over the transfer canal and then drained into the canal. The licensee committed to determine the source of the water, (believed to be condensation from the inside of the seactor vessel) and drain
. it directly to the transfer canal.
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Follow up on items identified in the annual reports was good. Reactor containment was being maintained in an acceptable condition, i
R1 Radiological Protection and Chemistry Controls R 1.1 Radiation Protection
. a. Scope (Insoection Procedure 40750)
The inspector reviewed:
- Radiological Signs and Postings
- Routine Radiation Surveys
- Personnel Exposure Records
- b. Observations and Findinas Posting and labeling of the reactor was appropriate for the hazards involved. One posting was unreadable as the cardboard sign had deteriorated. The licensee committed to confirm and replace if needed the radiation postings in the reactor.
Posted NRC Form 3's were being updated with the current form during the inspection.
Personnel exposures were well under regulatory requirements. The licensee had recently changed from in house dosimetry processing to an outside contractor. The processor was NAVLAP certified in the appropriate areas as required.
- c. Conclusions The facility radiation protection program has been maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and licensee commitments.
R1.2 Effluent Monitorina
- a. Scoce (Insoection Procedure 40750)
The inspector reviewed:
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- Annual Reports The inspector interviewed
- HP Personnel 4
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- b. Qbservations and Findinas i
i Effluent releases from the reactor are extremeiy infrequent 'and normally consist of
, water inleakage into the primary coolant tunnel. Water accumulation in the tunnel has also stayed constant over the last three years with low gross activity. Removal and processing of this water will be considered during 1997.
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! -The effluent monitoring satisfied License requirements.
i l R2 Status of RP&C Facilities and Eauioment
- a. Scope (Insoection Procedure 40750) l The inspector reviewed:
o Counting EqJipment Calibration and Status The inspector interviewed ~
o HP Personnel e Counting Lab Contract Supervisor
- b. Observations and Findinas Counting equipment was calibrated as recommended by the manufacture or industry standards and was suitable for the surveys and analyses performed.
The lab operations had recently been contracted to an outside firm. The lab facility and equipment were still owned by Westinghouse. Also the senior technician still worked in the lab using the same procedures and equipment as before. Licensee representatives were reminded that, although the running of the lab had been contracted out, the licensee was still responsible in insuring the validity of the results. The licensee representative committed to continuing oversight of the operation.
- c. Conclusions RP&C equipment was being maintained and operated according to industry and equipment manufacturer standards.
R3 RP&C Procedures and Documentation
- a. Scoce (Insoection Procedure 40750)
The inspector reviewed:
e Radiation Safety Program Documentation e Various HP Procedures j i
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5 The inspector interviewed e HP Personnel o Radiation Safety Officer
- b. Observations and Findinas s
The written radiation safety program covered the whole Waltz Mill site. Individual p;rocedures were understandable and straight forward.
The procedures manual was being updated as part of the process of incorporating the manual in the site computer network. l
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- The radiation safety program documentation satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR 20.1101. l l
R6 RP&C Oraanization and Administration
- a. Scooe (Inspection Procedure 40750)
The inspector interviewed e HP Personnel e Radiation Safety Officer
- b. Observations and Findinas i
The operations staff consisted of six technicians, two engineers, and the RSO. One technician, who has twenty years experience at the f acility, is normally assigned to
- those operations involving the reac' tor.
! The Waltz Mill radiation safety committee also provides administrative oversight, coordination, and assistance to the radiation safety staff,
- c. Conclusions l The HP staffing meets regulatory requirements and licensee commitments.
P8 Miscellaneous EP issues. Medical and Fire
- a. Scope (Inspection Procedure 40750) j l
The inspector reviewed:
e Training Records
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The inspector interviewed
- e Manager, industrial Hygiene, Safety & Environmental Compliance e Medical Clinic and Various Staff
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- b. Observations and Findinas Although an NRC approved emergency plan is not required, the Waltz Mill site maintains it own certified fire brigade and separate medical clinic. Interviews with staff, and review of training records indicate that they are knowledgeable of the hazards involved in responding to emergencies at the reactor. Emergency calllists i at the guard station were available and accurate,
- c. Conclusions l Emergency response staffing was sufficient for the radiological hazards involved in a fire or injury involving the reactor facility.
X1 Exit Meeting Summary (Inspection Procedure 30703)
The inspector presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at the conclusion of the inspection on February 5,1997. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented.
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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee Jack Bastin, Manager, Resource and Support Operations Department and Waltz Mill Site Russ Cline, Manager, Industrial Hygiene, Safety & Environmental Compliance Jim Dinicola, Senior Health Physics Technician A. Joseph Nardi, Westinghouse License Administrator Wayne D. Vogel, Waltz Mill Radiation Safety Officer INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 40755: CLASS lli NON-POWER REACTORS l IP 40750: CLASS 11 NON-POWER REACTORS I
ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Ooened None Closed None LIST OF ACRONYMS USED i HP Health Physics NAVLAP National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission RSO Radiation Safety Officer