ML20147B137
| ML20147B137 | |
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| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 12/22/1992 |
| From: | Public Service Enterprise Group |
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| FOIA-96-351 SC.RP-TI.ZZ-020, SC.RP-TI.ZZ-20, NUDOCS 9701300007 | |
| Download: ML20147B137 (12) | |
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SC.RP-TI.52-0209(Q) -
REY. O RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM THE RCA USE CATEGORY: III REVISION
SUMMARY
New procedure, This procedure was written to comply with:
4 NC.NA-AP.ZZ-0001(Q), Nuclear Department Procedure System
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NC.NA-AP.ZZ-0032(Q), Preparation, Review, and Approval of Procedures
+ NC.NA-AS.ZZ-001(Q), Nuclear Department Procedure Format and Content Standard
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/2 -/6 - 92 Radiation Protection ngineer Date APPROVED:
Radiation Protection / Chemistry Manager Date 9701300007 970124 PDR FOIA O'NEILL96-351 PDR
i SC.RP-TI.ZZ-0209(Q)
I RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM THE RCA l
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE 1.0 PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 i
2.0 PREREQUISITES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- 3.0 PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2
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EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- 5.0 PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5.1 General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 2
'j 5.2 Criteria for Release Using the SAM . . . . 3 a
5.3 Criteria for Release Using RM-14/HP-210 or Equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5.4 Processing Items'Containing Naturally
- Occurring Radioactive Material . . . . . . 5 6.0 RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.0 acre ENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e l ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1, Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 EXHIBIT Exhibit 1, Small Article Monitor Exemption . . . . . S 1
FORMS Form SC.RP-TI.ZZ-0209-1, RCA Free Release Log i Form SC.RP-TI ZZ-0209-2, Evaluation Record for Item Containing ,
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material '
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SC.RP-TI.ZZ-0209(Q) 1.0 PURPOSE j To provide instructions and criteria for the release of p items from the Radiologically Controlled Area (RCA).
f- 2.0 PREREQUISITES 1
Review Attachment 1, Definitions, as necessary.
3.0 PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS i
a 3.1 Only qualified PSE&G RP or Senior Contractor RP
, personnel may survey items for unrestricted use.
1 3.2 A qualified PSE&G RP or Senior Contractor RP technician i
i shall monitor use of the Small Articles Monitor (SAM) when it is used for the release of items for J unrestricted use. '
3.3 Only qualified PSE&G RP or Chemistry personnel may operate the multichannel analyzer (MCA).
3.4 When an RM-14/HP-210 or equivalent is used for the release of 4.tems for unrestricted use, the background count rate shall be <100 cpm.
3.5 A smear survey is not required if the SAM is used to
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monitor an item for unrestricted use (Reference 7.1).
3.6 Surveys for fixed and removable alpha activity are not required. Based on the high beta-gamma / alpha ratio at '
SNGS, alpha will be less than detectable if there is no detectable beta-gamma activity (Reference 7.2).
4.0 EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL REQUIRED None 5.0 PROCEDURE
- 5.1 General Reauirements 5.1.1 Only personal items and special/ calibrated items may be release from the RCA. RP Supervision may waive this restriction on a case by case basis.
5.1.2 With the exception of personal items and equipment / materials used by RP personnel, all other items released from the RCA shall be recorded on Form SC.RP-TI.ZZ-0209-1.
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5.1.3 Items released from RCA access points shall be
( recorded in an active RCA Free Release Logs.
Logs are normally maintained at the PS Control ;
Point and SRW Control Point.
q 5.1.4 During outages, RCA Free Release Logs may be 2
established at other locations (e.g.,
4 containment pedestal, service water hatches, -
etc.).
5.1.5 When available, the SAM shall be used for
- monitoring personal items and other items considered " Appropriate for SAM" (see Attachment j- 1, Definitions). This includes items that are j
generated in SRW, the Fuel Handling Building,
- etc. l 5.1.6 If the SAM cannot be utilized, a direct frisk and smear survey of the items are required. j i
5.1.7 If detectable activity is indicated, and is not !
due to naturally occurring radioactive material, an item may EQI be released unless:
A. Detectable activity is removed l
(decontamination), QE B. The item is disassembled and the individual components identified as the source of the
- detectable activity are segregated, QB, j
C. The Radiation Protection Manager (Radiation Protection Engineer or RP/C Manager)
- approves release of the item.
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Items containing naturally occurring radioactive
- material that are approved for release IAW section
- 5.4 are surveyed by smear and direct frisk IAW i
section 5.3.
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5.2 Criteria for Release Usina the SAM 5.2.1 Ensure that only personal or " Appropriate" items are monitored using the SAM.
3 5.2.2 If the SAM does not alarm, the item is
.i considered free of detectable fixed and removable contamination and may be released for unrestricted use.
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SC.RP-TI.ZZ-0209(Q) j 5.2.3 To monitor multiple items at one time:
A. To minimize the effects of self shielding,
!, place items in a single layer in the SAM.
B. If detectable activity is indicated by the SAM, use the process of elimination to
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determine activity.
which item (s) has/have detectable
'i 5.2.4 Items with detectable activit released unless one (or more)yofshall the not be conditions of Step 5.1.7 is satisfied.
5.3 Criteria for Release Usina RM-14/HP-210 or Eauivalent 5.3.1 Ensure that the background count rate is <100
' cpm in the area where the direct frisk and smear analysis are performed.
MQ23 s.3.2 If the ability to perform an adequate survey is questionable, contact RP supervision to make a determination. The Radiation Protection Engineer is
- the final authority on whether an item can be i surveyed for release.
5.3.2 Ensure an adequate frisk and smear survey can be performed as follows:
'I A. Exterior surfaces can be direct frisked and smeared (disk, gross smear or cotton swab) .
B. Interior surfaces can be surveyed to provide reasonable assurance that internal contamination is not present. This includes, at a minimum:
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- 1. Direct frisk of inlet / outlet connections, fan housing opening, filter, etc.
- 2. A smear survey of inlet / outlet connections, fan housing openings, accessible motor windings, etc.
5.3.3 If an adequate survey cannot be performed, the 4
! item shall not be released for unrestricted use.
5.3.4 Items with detectable activity shall not be i
released unless one or more of the conditions of Step 5.1.7 are satisfied.
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. SC.RP-TI.ZZ-0209(Q) 5.4 Processina Items Susoected of Containina Naturally Occurrina Radioactive Material MQTE 5.4.1
,Certain items may alarm the SAM due to the presence of naturally occurring radioactive material in batteries, phosphors of CRTs, etc.
5.4.1 Suspect items may be monitored for release by direct frisk and smear if:
A. An adequate direct frisk and smear survey can be performed on the exterior and there is no detectable fixed or smearable contamination present, &HQ <
B. There is a low probability of the item becoming internally contaminated during routine use, &HQ C. An initial qualitative isotopic analysis verifies that only naturally occurring l radioactive material is present &HD D. Processed IAW Steps 5.4.2 - 5.4.4.
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- 5.4.2 If criteria of Steps 5.4.1.A and B are met, perform a qualitative isotopic analysis as follows
A. The NTS-Radiochemistry should determine if the items' physical characteristicr. tre satisfactory for rm..ysis on the ?i"'.
B. Use the following parameters for analysis:
- 1. Geometry: 1
- 2. Library: 80
- 3. Sample Date & Time: Current
- 4. Counting Time: 5000 seconds
- 5. Sample Volunt. 1.000
- 6. Units: cc l
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1 SC. RP-TI . Z Z.-02 09 (Q) 5 5.4.3 If the analysis indicates that only naturally occurring radioactive material is present:
A. Obtain and complete Form SC.RP-TI.ZZ-0209-2.
B. Submit it to the RPM for review and approval.
5.4.4 If Form SC.RP-TI.ZZ-0209-2 is approved by the RPM:
A. Establish a file containing the approve form and the associated MCA printout.
B. Complete and apply a label similar to Exhibit 1 to the item.
6.0 RECORDS The following original forms generated by this procedure-shall be forwarded to the Central Records Facility on a periodic basis IAW NC.NA-AP.ZZ-0011(Q), Records Management Program:
Form SC.RP-TI.ZZ-0209-1 Form SC.RP-TI.ZZ-0209-2 i, 7.0 REFERtdCES 7.1 Meno, Use of the NEC Small Articles monitor (SAM) to Meet Removable and Total Contamination Limits, D.
Ruyter to J. Wray, 9/16/92 (Rev.: RP92-123).
7.2 Memo, Surveys for Fixed and Removable Alpha Contamination on Items Being Released for Unrestricted Use, D. Ruyter to J. Wray, 11/5/92 (Ref.: RP92-152).
7.3 Cross References '
' 7.3.1 NC.NA-AP.ZZ-0011(Q), Records Management Program.
7.3.2 SH.RC-IC.ZZ-0804(Z), Calibration of the NE American Small Article Monitor.
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SC.RP-TI.ZZ-0209(Q)
ATTACHMENT 1 DEFINITIONS (Page 1 of 2) l l 1. Appropriate for SAM i
Items that will fit in the SAM which have insignificant self shielding. Self shielding is significant if the item has a l
metallic case >1/8" thick.
- Example: A Fluke multimeter or RP survey instrument would be appropriate.
A large motor, valve or an item containing naturally occurring radioactive material that alarm the SAM would not be appropriate.
! 2. Calibrated /special Items i
1 Items that have a calibration sticker, Measuring & Test j
i Equipment sticker, chemistry samples / sampling devices, or are unique tools, gauges, etc., that are required for use outside of the RCA.
{ 3. Detectable Activity
- k An amount of licensed or naturally occurring radioactive material that will cause
- 2. A statistically significant indication of activity
', above background when the background is <100 cpm. This
' applies to a direct frisk or analysis of a smear. The indication may be audible (speaker) or visual (meter i
reading).
l 4. Naturally Occurring Nuclides Radionuclides that are not required to be controlled in accordance with the Salem Units 1 and 2 operating Licenses.
i The most common naturally occurring nuclides are potassium-40 and radon / thoron and their daughter products.
For purposes of this procedure, exempt quantities of source
- material (thorium and uranium) as defined in 10CFR40.13 will 4
be treated as naturally occurring radioactive material.
- Naturally occurring radionuclides do not include
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{ 1. Byproduct material as listed in Schedule B, 10CFR30.71 1
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- 2. Special nuclear material (plutonium, uranium 233, or uranium 235) as specified in 10CFR70.
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ATTACHMENT 1 (continued)
DEFINITIONS (Page 2 of 2)
- 5. Personal Items Small hand carried articles that are used during routine operator rounds, inspections, walkdowns, etc.
Examples of personal items include: Notebooks and manuals l less that 4" thick, drawings, radios, cameras, clipboards, flashlights, etc.
Personal items do not include: Tape measures, hand or power tools that have been permanently issued to an individual or other Room.
items that are routinely issued from the Hot Tool
- 6. Unrestricted Use ,
The status of an item that contains no detectable licensed radioactive material and thi.2s requires no physical or 4
radiological controls.
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EXHIBIT 1
( SMALL ARTICLE MONITOR EXEMPTION LABEL (Page 1 of 1) 2 TEIS ITEM CONTAINS A SMALL AMOUNT OF ;
MATURALLY OCCURRING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL AND MAY ALARM AN AUTOMATED MONITORING SYSTEM. TEE ITEM MAY BE RELEASED FOR UNRESTRICTED USE IF SMEAR AND DIRECT FRISK RESULTS INDICATE NO DETECTABLE ACTIVITY.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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3 , t.v rW M 1 b i b ! M I l V t. CVNfWLS g 6.1 e_ESPONSIBILTTY ENCLOSURE 7 C.I.1 The General Manager - salem operations shall be responsible for overall i facility operation and shall delegate, in writing, the succession to this responsibility during his absence.
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6.1.2 The senior Nuclear shift supervisor or, during him absence from the control room, a designated individual, shall be responsible for the control room ecessand function. A management directive to this effect, signed by the -
Vice President and Chief Nuclear Of ficer, shall be reissued to all station '
personnel on an annual basis.
6.2 OpCAntzATIon 6.2.1 DNsfTr AND OFFS!TE OPCANf2ATIONS 1
onsit s s.nd of f site organisations shall be established for unit operation and ~
corperate management, respectively. The onsite and offsite organiz'ations shall include positions for activities af fecting the safety of the nuclear power plant.
- a. Lines of authority, responsibility, and consnunication shall be established sad defined from the highest management levels through intermediate levels to and including all operating organization positions. These relationships shall be documented and updated, as appropriate, in the form of organlaation charts, functional descriptions of departmental responsibilities and relationships, and job descriptions for key personnel positions, or in equivalent forms of documentation. These requirements shall be documented in the salem Updated. Final safety Analysis R'eport and updated in accordance with 10 CFR 50.71(e).
- b. The General Manager - salem operations shall be responsible for overall unit safe cperation and shall have control over those onsite activities necessary for safe operation and maintenance of the i plant.
- c. The Vice President and Chief Nuclear officer shall have corporate responalbility for overall plant nucisar safety and shall take any ,
measures needed to ensure acceptable performance of the staff in 1 operating, maintaining, and providing technical support to the plant )
to ensure nuclear safety.
- d. The individuals who train the operating staf f and those who carry out health physics and quality assurance functions may report to'the l appropriate onsite manager; however, they shall have sufficient ;
organizational freedom to ensure their independence from operating '
pressures.
6.2.2 yACILITY STAFF The facility organization shall be subject to the following ,
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'.. Each on duty shift shall be composed of at least the minimum i shift crew composition shown in Table 6.2-1; l
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- 6.8 PPOcEDURES AND PPOGRAMS 6.8.1 Written procedures shall be established, implemented and maintained covering the activities referenced below ;
- s. The applicable procedures recoassended in Appendiz 'A" of i Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978.
- b. Refueling operations.
- c. Surveillance and test activities of safety related equipment. l 1
- d. Security Plan implementation. i 1
- e. Emergency Plan implementation.
- f. Fire Protection Program implementation. I
- g. PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM implementation.
- h. OFTSITE DOSE CALCULATION MANUAL implementation.
- 1. Quality Assurance Program for effluent and environmental monitoring.
/ 6.8.2 Each procedure and administrative solicy of 6.8.1 above, and changes thereto, shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with specification l
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'- 6.5.1.6 or 6.5.3, as appropriate, prior to implementation and reviewed '
periodically as set forth in administrative procedures.
6.8.3 On-the-spot changes to procedures of 6.8.1 above may be made provided:
- a. The intent of the original procedure is not altered.
- b. The change is approved by two members of the plant management staff, at least one of whom holds a Senior Reactor Operator's l License on the unit affected.
- c. ,The change is documented and receives the same level of review and approval as the original procedure under specification 6.5.3.2a within 14 days of implementation.
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