ML20149E736

Revised Response to NRC 871203 Telcon Re Violation Noted in Insp Rept 50-274/87-01.Corrective Actions:Procecdures for Handling Low Level Radwaste Revised & Received Preliminary Approval & Training in DOT & NRC Regulations Provided

ML20149E736
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Site:	U.S. Geological Survey
Issue date:	12/16/1987
From:	Millard H INTERIOR, DEPT. OF, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
To:	Wise R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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Revised Reply to Inspection Report 50-274/87.01 Docket No.: 50-274 License No.: R-113

Dear Mr. Wise:

This letter is in response to your telephone conversation with Mr. Rusling and Mr. Smith of our staff on December 3,1987. A revised reply to the Notice of Deviation is attached. If you wish to receive a copy of the revised procedures, please advise us.

Should you have further questions, please contact fir. Rusling or Mr. Smith.

Sincerely, t 'htY/V Dr. Hugh T. Millard, Jr.

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Revised Reply to Notice of Deviation December 16, 1987 U.S. Geological Survey Docket: 50-274 License: R-113

1. Development of management approved instructions and procedures.

Procedures were written in September,1979, for the handling of low-level radioactive waste. The procedures were approved by the Radiological Advisory Committee. At that time, we believed the procedures were adequate. During the recent inspection, it was pointed out to us that the procedures did not contain a cover sheet with management signatures, and that the procedures lacked sufficient detail, particularly regarding the disposal of demineralizer resin which is the major waste produced in the reactor facility.

The following actions will be or have been taken:

a.) The procedures have been revised, b.) The procedures have received preliminary approval of the Radiological Advisory Committee and they will be submitted for final approval, c.) A cover sheet for appropriate signatures will be prepared.

2. Provide training and retraining of personnel.

Training and periodic retraining in D0T and NRC regulatory requirements have been provided to the Reactor Health Physicist; however, retraining for the reactor staff in the procedures for handling low-level radioactive waste has not been conducted. We relied on the supervision of the Reactor Health Physicist who had been assigned responsibility for the handling and disposal of the waste.

The following actions will be taken:

a.) An annual retraining session covering the procedures for safe handling of radioactive wastes will be implemented.

b.) A sign-off sheet for attendees will be provided.

3. Implement a management controlled audit function to ensure compliance with requirements of IE Bulletin No. 79-19.

The Radiological Advisory Committee has reviewed the waste disposal activities on an annual basis; however, the review concentrated on the shipping and storage activities, and it did not deal adequately with the required training activities.

The following action will be taken:

An annual audit by the Radioloaical Advisory Committee of the requirements of IE Bulletin No. 79-19 will be implemented. Minutes of the meetings are maintained by the Central Region Health Physicist.

Compliance with the above commitments will be within 30 days from the date of this letter.

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