ML20141N562

Experimental Corp,1985 Annual Rept

ML20141N562
Person / Time
Site:	Saxton File:GPU Nuclear icon.png
Issue date:	12/31/1985
From:	Heward R SAXTON NUCLEAR EXPERIMENTAL CORP.
To:	Thomas C Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
SNEC-86-0004, SNEC-86-4, NUDOCS 8603170092
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ANNUAL REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH B.S.b 0F THE SNEC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985 This report is prepared in compliance with Section B.5.b of the Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corporation (SNEC) Technical Specifications. The reporting period covers January 1, 1985 to December 31, 1985. Each section presented

-corresponds to the appropriate reporting requirement of the Technical.

Specifications..

Information Relating to Changes in those Staf f Positions that are Designated as Being Responsible for the Deactivated Facility. -(Section B.6.b(1))

In 1985 there were no changes in staff positions responsible for the deactivated facility.

Summarv of Entries into the Containment Vessel (CV) or Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility (R.W.D.F.) and Reasons for Each Entry. - (Section B.5.b(2))

Buildings Date Purpose Entered

1) 03/19/85 Replacement of roof gutter & drain on Roof of RWDF; first quarter survey RWDF, RWDF, CV-

2) 03/25/85 Retrieve sump sample from first quarter CV survey

3) 05/07/85 Second quarter survey; CV, RWDF 05/08/85 CV sump sampling; general clean-up

.05/09/85 of all buildings. CV operating deck was decontaminated and covered with herculite.

Facility tour by Saxton Borough Council CV, RWDF

4) 06/03/85

5) 07/15/85 Third quarter survey; install security CV, RWDF 07/16/85 bars on RWDF door 07/17/85

6) 10/10/85 Fourth quarter survey; shipment of RWDF 10/11/85 contaminated wasce for burial

7) 10/29/85 Shipment of fourth quarter Equipment CV Hatch sump sample for analysis

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q Summary of Maintenance and'Desian Channes Made to the Deactivatiipi Facility. -

(Section B.5.b(3)) ,

1)T on March 19, 1985, a gutter and downspout was added to the RWDF to

,0 sid in draining water from the roof.

~ 2) .On May 8, 1985, the-Control and Auxiliary Building was cleaned on 3' 'therinside of contaminated and non-contaminated debris. In addition, a drain beneath'the CV equipment hatch was sealed with-roofing tar. This sealed drain allowed condensate water to collect in the equipment hatch' sump. Approximately 35 gallons of water was

< + 4 pumped from the CV sump'and stored in containers inside the CV.

3) [OnIJuly 9, 1985', the weeds and grass in and around th'e site were cut. 'The weeds.in the exclusion area (EA) and around the1

. containment vessel were sprayed with.'s herbicide. ..

"4) .On July 15,. 16, &'17, 1985, a security gate was added to the-south

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Jr garage door-of the RWDF. .In addition, a security gate was added to the C&A Building door'and bars were placed'on the two (2) east second floor windows.

5) In late July, 1985,'the weeds in the EA and around the containment vessel were cut.

6 6) On August 9, 1985, the grass and weeds around the site were cut.

7) In early S'eptember'1985, the weeds and grass in and around the site were cut for the final time'of the11985 growing season.

8) On October 10, 1985, 12 drumsaof accumulated low level radwaste was packaged and shipped to a licensed disposal site in'accordance with existing GPU Nuclear procedures, which satisfy Federal-and burial site shipping'and disposal requirements. The drums included materials from past surveys, absorbed CV sump water._and .

contaminated debris from various routine decon efforts at the site.

Results'of Radioactivity' Levels and of Water Sample Analyses. - ,

(Section B.5.b(4))

Analysis results of. water samples from the CV sump, RWDF, and CV pipe ,

tunnel are presented in Tables 1, 2, and 3 respectively. The samples from the CV sump and the equipment hatch sump were the only samples to

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' yield radioisotopic concentrations in excess of 10 CFR 20, Table II,

- 1 Column 2 Limits.for Unrestricted Areas.

Dose rates at the 20 permanent' survey points in the CV ranged from 0.01 to 0.1 mr/hr. The results are presented in Table 4. Smear surveys from  ;

- the same 20 points ranged from less than.1000 dpa to 10,000 dpm. These ,

results are presented in Table 5. The results are consistent with past.

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3; Dose' rates were measured every quarter at the EA fence, the CV HEPA

' filter and the CV operating. deck above the 812' elevation level. The results are presented in Table 6 and are consistent with previous years results.

' Review of the Performance of Security and Surveillance Measures. -

(Section B.5.b(5))

The following list items of security concern:

1) April 2, 1985 TLD Stetion B1-1 was found to have a bullet hole through the niuminum frtae. No damage to the TLD's.

-2) June 3, 1985 A wooden panel in south RWDF garage door was broken through. It was repaired and covered with bars.

3) July 2, 1985 TLD Station J1-1 had one badge missing. The second badge was used to ensure that.there were no adverse environmental effects.

4) July, 4, 1985 Intrusion. alarm accidently set off at Saxton line office adjacent to the SNEC facility. The SNEC facility was not directly involved.

5) October 2, 1985 TLD Station J1-1. vandalized and subsequently moved inside site perimeter fence. Stations Ki-4 and H1-4, located in adjacent areas, were used to ensure that there were no adverse

. environmental effects.

6) December 1, 1985 Break in at the Saxton line office garage adjacent to the facility. The SNEC facility was not directly involved.

7) December 31, 1985 TLD Station D1-1 vandalized. Entire frame pulled from tree and stuck in ground. TLD's intact and unaffected. Station relocated as a precaution.

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H-3 8.9+.092E-4 8.9+.29E-4 Sr-90 2.2+2.2E-5 9.8+.65E-6 i -..-

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Exclusion Area' Fence <.1 <.1 <.01 <.1 CV 812' '<.1- <.1 . .05 <.1 ,

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Mail Stop NO. 340 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20545 Docket No. 50-146 License No. DPR-4 -

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SUBJECT:

SAXTON NUCLEAR EXPERIMENTAL CORPORATION 1985 ANNUAL REPORT

Dear Mr. Thomas:

The Saxton Technical Specifications require that Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corporation (SNEC) submit to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, on an annual basis, a written report covering the status of the facility. In compliance with Paragraph B.S.b of the Technical Specifications (Attachment A to operating license No. DPR-4, change S1), SNEC herewith submits a report for the period January 1, 1985 through December 31, 1985. Forty (40) copies of the report are enclosed.

Sincerely, K

R. W. Heward, Jr.

President Cc b RWH:CGB:cb Enclosures cc: R. Carter (NRC) (w/ enc 1) $

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SUMMARY

During the report period January 1, 1985 to December 31, 1985 various activities were conducted at the SNEC facility to ensure the continued

- protection of the health and safety of the public.

The existing SNEC staff responsible for the facility remained unchanged during

~ the 1985 reporting period.

There were a total of seventeen (17) entries made into the Containment Vessel (CV)'and/or the Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility (RWDF). These entries were principally for surveys and sampling. A tour of the facility was also provided to the local elected officials.

Routine maintenance at the site included general cleanup to remove fallen debris from the buildings, light construction to slow building deterioration, and decontamination to prevent the spread of contamination internally within the buildings and to individuals working in the buildings. Contaminated materials generated at the site were packaged and shipped for burial at a licensed disposal site.

Additional security barriers were installed to further minimize unauthorized access to the facility..

The required quarterly radiation surveys were conducted at ti.e facility. In addition, the supplemental environmental monitoring program maintained by GPU Nuclear at the site continued during 1985. Results of these surveys indicated that there has been no change in the radiological or environmental conditions at the facility when compared to previous years. The facility poses no present threat to the health and safety of the public residing in the area.

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