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| Site: | 03017129 |
| Issue date: | 04/09/1997 |
| From: | Wenslawski F NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Cool D NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
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MEMORANDUM TO:
Donald A. Cool, Director
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REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
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This TAR requests an exemption under 10 CFR 34.51. Specifically, the licensee requests
authorization to use a SPEC source guide tube (Part Number 228007)in conjunction with
Amersham 6608 and INC IR-100 exposure devices. The use of the alternative guide tube
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is requested, as the guide tubes provided with the Amersham and INC devices are not
designed for use in arctic weather conditions and frequently become embrittled, crack, and
break The licensee claims that the SPEC guide tubes have been designed for use in winter
conditions and have connectors which are compatible with the Amersham and INC units.
Use of the alternate guide tubes appears to be preferred and to meet the conditions of
10 CFR 34.20(b)(3).
We are submitting this case to you to determine whether the licensee's proposal can be
accepted. If so, please specify language for any special license condition (s) which may be
required, if not, specify why the request cannot be granted at this time.
if further information is needed, do not hesitate to contact Beth Prange at (510) 975-0250
or at BAP1.
Attachments:
1. TAR Form dated April 3,1997
2. Amendment 26 to License 50-19202-01
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REGIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEREQUESTFORM
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Division ofIndustrial and MedicalNuclear Safety, NMSS
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From: Frank A. Wenslawski(FA W) Region IV, WCFD
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Licensee: CTI Alaska, Inc.
License No.: 50-19202-01
Control No. 572483
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Lctter dated: March 27,1997
O Problem / Issue: The licensee has requested authorization to use a SPEC source guide tube
(P:rt Number 228007) in conjunction with Amersham 660B and INC IR-100 exposure devices.
Th2 licensee claims that the SPEC guide tubes are designed to withstand severe winter conditions
cnd willnot become embrittled as rapidly as the guide tubes which are normally used with the
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Amersham 660 and INC IR-100 units.
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10 CFR 34.20(b)(3) and can be authorized for use in conjunction with the Amersham 660B and
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INC IR-100 exposure devices. If so, specify language for any speciallicense condition (s). If not,
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R; quest Needed by: 09/01/97
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Pursuan' to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-438), and Title 10, f
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source, and special nuclear material designated below; to use such material for the purpose (s) and at the place (s) designated be
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