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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20211Q4001999-09-0707 September 1999 Forwards Final Version of Nuclear Science Ctr TS Pending Official Approval from Nrc.Revised TS Simply Incorporates Changes That Were Proposed in Previous Ltrs with Exception of Minor Mod ML20209F0171999-07-0909 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/99-201 on 990608-10.No Safety or Noncompliance Concerns Identified.Various Aspects of Reactor Health Physics & Safeguards Programs Inspected ML20195J4391999-06-10010 June 1999 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-128/OL-99-01 Administered During Wk of 990405 to Employees of Facility Who Had Applied for License to Operate Texas A&M Univ Reactor ML20195J9881999-06-10010 June 1999 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Texas A&M Univ on 990405-06.Without Encl ML20205R2391999-04-14014 April 1999 Informs That DOE Was Unable to Fund Conversion of Tx A&M Univ Nuclear Science Center Reactor to Low Enrichment U Fuel in FY98 ML20202J6071999-02-0404 February 1999 Advises of Arrangements Made with a Sanchez for Administration of Operator Licensing Exam Wk of 990329. Forwards Ref Matl for RSO & RO Licensing Exam,Administration of Written Exam & Procedures for Administration of Exam ML20197H0921998-12-0808 December 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/97-201 on 971103-05 & 981102-05.No Significant Safety Issues Were Identified & No Reply Required ML20155A4221998-10-22022 October 1998 Forwards Comment on Rev to Nuclear Science Center Physical Security Plan Submitted by Ltr Dtd 980916.Use Guidance Provided in Reg Guide 5.59 to Address Development of Rev to Security Plan in Response to Comments ML20154L2231998-10-14014 October 1998 Forwards RO License Certificate for CM Lemons,Newly Licensed Individual at Texas A&M Univ ML20153C9791998-09-22022 September 1998 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Texas A&M Univ on 980914.Without Encl ML20154F5391998-09-22022 September 1998 Forwards Inital Exam Rept 50-128/OL-98-02 Administered During Week of 980914 to Employee of Facility Who Applied for License to Operate Texas A&M Univ Reactor ML20153B7501998-09-16016 September 1998 Informs That Nuclear Science Ctr Has Reviewed & Revised Physical Security Plan to Fully Implement NRC Comments & Recommendations,With Exception of One General Comment. Encl Withheld ML20237D6541998-08-20020 August 1998 Discusses Arrangements Made W/A Sanchez,For Administration of Operating Licensing Exams at Texas A&M Univ During Wk of 980914.Matl Furnished for Exam Administered in May 1998 Will Be Used ML20236Q3181998-07-0909 July 1998 Forwards Comments Re Rev to Nuclear Science Ctr Physical Security Plan.Comments Requested to Be Included in Rev to Plan ML20236N0041998-06-22022 June 1998 Forwards SRO Certificates to B Correll,P Pratt & J Stone. W/O Encls ML20249A6291998-06-12012 June 1998 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Texas A&M Univ on 980526-28.W/o Encl ML20249A6101998-06-12012 June 1998 Informs That During Week of 980525,NRC Administered Initial Exam to Employees of Facility Who Applied for License to Operate Texas A&M University Reactor ML20249A6081998-06-11011 June 1998 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re 980126 Application for Amend to Texas A&M Triga Research Reactor License Dealing W/Production of I-125 ML20217M7531998-03-30030 March 1998 Informs That DOE Will Be Unable to Fund Conversion of Texas A&M Univ Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor to Low Enrichment U Fuel in FY97,IAW 10CFR50.64 ML20217F1801998-03-24024 March 1998 Informs That Ltr Submitted W/Nuclear Science Reactor Physical Security Plan Failed to Mention That Changes to Plan Do Not Reduce Effectiveness of Plan & Plan Submitted IAW 10CFR50.90 ML20217Q0831998-03-0202 March 1998 Forwards Nuclear Science Ctr Physical Security Plan.Changes on Copy Designated by Black Vertical Lines in Right Margin. Encl Withheld ML20203J0521998-02-25025 February 1998 Informs That Data Contained in Pages 2,3 & 4 of License Amend Application Submitted by Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20202G2151998-02-0808 February 1998 Requests That Specific Parts of SE Accompanying 980126 Request for Amend to TS Be Withheld from Public Disclosure Per 10CFR9.17 & 10CFR2.790 ML20199J2841998-01-29029 January 1998 Transmits SRO License Certificate to Th Fisher.W/O Encl ML20199K5241998-01-29029 January 1998 Forwards Revised Ts,Including Minor Changes Made to Sections 3.5.2,6.6.1.f.1 & 6.6.2 ML20199D7801998-01-23023 January 1998 Forwards Revised Safeguard Contingency Plan for Nuclear Science Ctr at Tx A&M Univ,Per 10CFR50.54(p).Changes Do Not Reduce Effectiveness of Security Plan.W/O Encl ML20199C1941997-11-13013 November 1997 Forwards Senior Reactor Operator License Certificates to AB Caldwell & Bk Correll.W/O Encl ML20199B2141997-11-0303 November 1997 Confirms Arrangements Between W Eresian & a Sanchez for Administration of Operator Licensing Exam.Final Applications Certifying Training Must Be Completed & Submitted at Least 14 Days Before First Exam Date ML20211A7141997-09-17017 September 1997 Forwards Signed Amend 19 to Indemnity Agreement E-12 ML20216E9741997-09-0404 September 1997 Forwards Results of Operators Initial Exam Conducted at Facility on 970825-26.W/o Encl IR 05000128/19970011997-08-11011 August 1997 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/97-01 on 970317-21.Revised NOV Re Violation E,Concerning Failure to Survey Encl ML20149F3461997-07-15015 July 1997 Forwards Amend 19 to Indemnity Agreement E12,amend 14 to License R-83 & Se.Amend Modifies License Conditions to Allow Greater Flexibility in Possession & Storage of Radioactive Matls Used to Support Research & Development within Site ML20141C6271997-06-16016 June 1997 Responds to NRC Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/97-01 on 970317-21.Corrective Actions:Requalification Program Implementation Responsibility Has Been Assigned to Individual Designated as Reactor Administrative Assistant ML20140D2811997-06-0404 June 1997 Informs of Arrangements Made for Administration of Operator Licensing Exams for Wk of 970825.Ref Matls for Exam,Facility Review of Written Exams,Administration of Written Exams & Procedures for Administration of Written Exams Encl ML20148F1151997-05-29029 May 1997 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/97-01 on 970317-21 & Notice of Violation.Nrc Will Use Facility Response to Determine Whether Further Enforcement Action Will Be Needed.Mgt Meeting W/Nrc Scheduled for 970619 to Discuss Insp Findings ML20138C8741997-04-25025 April 1997 Informs That DOE Will Be Unable to Fund Conversion of Texas A&M Univ Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor to Low Enrichment U Fuel in FY97 ML20137Y0301997-04-16016 April 1997 Forwards Rev 4 to Nuclear Science Center Senior Reactor Operator & Reactor Operator Requalification Program ML20137T9251997-04-11011 April 1997 Forwards Reactor Operator License Certificate to Dj Beckel, Newly Licensed Individual at Texas Engineering Experiment Station Reactor.W/O Encl ML20137L3321997-04-0303 April 1997 Forwards Retaken Exam Rept 50-128/OL-97-01 on 970324.Exam Administered to Employee,To Operated Texas A&M Triga Reactor ML20137R4221997-04-0303 April 1997 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Facility on 970324.W/o Encl ML20137C9001997-03-19019 March 1997 Forwards Reactor Operator License Exam,Category B,To Be Administered to D Beckel on 970324.Pre-exam & post-exam Security Agreement Also Encl for Signature & to Be Returned W/Exam Matls ML20135D5391997-02-25025 February 1997 Requests That Indemnity Agreement E-12 Be Changed as Listed ML20147E2351997-02-13013 February 1997 Forwards Reactor Operator License Certificates to Listed Individuals.W/O Encl ML20135E9411996-12-0909 December 1996 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-128/OL-96-02 Administered to Employees Who Had Applied for License to Operate Texas A&M Reactor During Wk of 961118 ML20135D8671996-12-0606 December 1996 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted on 961119-21.W/o Encl ML20135E1591996-12-0505 December 1996 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp of License R-83 ML20134M7061996-11-21021 November 1996 Forwards Request for Addl Info,In Order to Complete Review of 960715 Application to Increase Power Level of Texas A&M Univ Sys Nuclear Science Center Reactor Up to 1,500 Kilowatts ML20134L6851996-11-18018 November 1996 Forwards Certificates to Two Newly Licensed Individuals at Texas A&M University System.W/O Encls ML20129A8591996-10-17017 October 1996 Informs NRC of Reportable Occurrence Re Violation of Tech Specs LCO on 961015.Automatic Ventilation Sys Shutdown Bypassed During Air Monitor Check Prior to Reactor Startup ML20129F0981996-09-27027 September 1996 Informs of Arrangements Made W/B Asher for Administration of Operator Licensing Exam During Wk of 961118 1999-09-07
[Table view] Category:EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION TO NRC
MONTHYEARML20058L5081990-07-24024 July 1990 Forwards Kr Hall Re Availability of Funds for Any Future Decommissioning of Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor, Per 10CFR50.33(k),for Filing ML20058L5161990-07-0909 July 1990 Advises That Request Will Be Made to State of Tx Legislature for Appropriation of Funds for Decommissioning & Decontamination of Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor After Future Decision for Final Shut Down Made ML20043E2581990-06-0404 June 1990 Forwards Proposed Change to Reactor Operator & Senior Reactor Operator Requalification Program.Proposed Change Makes Written Exams Administered to Operators on Physical Security Plan Part of Operator Requalification Program ML20043B1521990-05-11011 May 1990 Responds to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/90-01 on 900221-23.Corrective Actions:Program for Review of Users License Established & Responsibility for Radiation Protection Program Transferred to Licensee ML20012C5491990-03-0909 March 1990 Responds to Violation Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/90-01 on 900110-12.Corrective Actions:Emergency Preparedness & Physical Security Designated as Next Scheduled Operator Requalification Program Topic for Lecture ML20012A0671990-02-28028 February 1990 Advises That Federal Govt Funding Not Available for Conversion of Nuclear Science Ctr Triga Reactor from High Enriched U to Low Enriched U Fuel During FY90.Reactor Does Not Have Further Plans for Conversion in 1990 ML19327B2891989-10-24024 October 1989 Requests That Licensee on License R-83 Be Officially Designated as Texas Engineering Experiment Station,Texas A&M Univ Sys,Per 890904 License Amend Request ML19325C8391989-10-13013 October 1989 Forwards 801020 Ltr Documenting Change of Licensee for Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor,Agreement Ltr Re Occupational Safety Advice & Revised Tech Spec Page 46 ML20247F9171989-09-0808 September 1989 Forwards Addl Info Re Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor Organizational Structure.New Organizational Structure Will Improve Communications,Streamline Mgt Functions & Establish Responsive Radiation Protection Program ML20151V9311988-08-10010 August 1988 Requests Extension to 880901 Be Granted for Response Deadline to 880713 Notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty.Addl Time Needed to Obtain Final Approval & Signitures of Individuals Presently on Vacation ML20151Y8821988-07-28028 July 1988 Responds to Notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty on 880713 in Amount of $5,000.Corrective Actions:Dosimeters Issued to Current NSC Employees Reviewed & Updated ML20151H5171988-07-21021 July 1988 Forwards Payment in Amount of $5,000 for 880713 Order Imposing Civil Monetary Penalty ML20155C9201988-06-0707 June 1988 Forwards Minutes of Reactor Safety Board Subcommitee for Review of Nuclear Science Ctr Experiment & Radiological Control 880530 Meeting ML20155A7511988-05-10010 May 1988 Forwards Summary of Rsb Subcommittee for Review of NSC Experiments & Radiological Control 880520 Meeting ML20196F0231988-02-23023 February 1988 Submits Info to Correct Addressed to Berkow Re Change in Adminstration of Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor. Effective Date for Change Is 880201 ML20149H0451988-02-0808 February 1988 Submits Change to Facility Emergency Preparedness Plan.Ref in Plan to Support Agreement W/St Joseph Hosp,Bryan,Tx to Be Replaced W/Support Agreement W/Humana Hosp,College Station, Tx ML20214D9111987-05-12012 May 1987 Responds to 870428 Request for Addl Info Re 861218 Violation on Irradiation of Bromophenanthrene.Bromine Sample Handling Procedures Have Been Modified.Minutes of Staff Meeting 374 Encl ML20214H1381987-05-12012 May 1987 Requests That Recipient Advise Appropriate Ofcs & Region IV of Request That Correspondence Re Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor Be Distributed as Listed.Fe Vandiver Removed from Distribution List Re Reactor ML20206G5991987-04-0808 April 1987 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/87-01.Corrective Actions:New Handling Procedures Will Be Developed for Process of bromo-phenanthrene & Addition to SOPs Re Isotopic Max Curie Content Values Under Evaluation ML20205R0011987-03-30030 March 1987 Forwards Twenty-Third Progress Rept of Texas A&M Univ, Nuclear Science Ctr for 1986, Per Tech Spec 6.6.1 Reporting Requirements ML20212C4731987-02-24024 February 1987 Requests Mod to Approved Emergency Preparedness Plan to Permit Nuclear Science Ctr & Offsite Support Agencies to Enter Into Emergency Support Agreements Having Annual, Multiple Year or Open Renewal ML20210K9671987-01-28028 January 1987 Responds to 870122 & 23 Telcons Re Documented Evaluations of Irradiations of Bromo-Phenanthrene (Powder Form) for Production of Br-82 Against Tech Spec 3.6.3 for Accidental Release of Generated Bromine Gas During Irradiation ML20209B3671987-01-27027 January 1987 Notifies That No Federal Funds Available for Conversion of Plant from Use of Highly Enriched U to Low Enriched U Fuel During FY87,per 10CFR50.64.RE Stephens Stating That DOE Funds Unavailable Encl ML20212Q9761987-01-19019 January 1987 Remits Payment in Response to 870112 Order Imposing Civil Monetary Penalty in Amount of $833 ML20214P5871986-09-18018 September 1986 Submits Position in Support of Request for Removal of $1,250 Civil Penalty Proposed on 860722 for Violations Re 860310 & 0501 Incidents Concerning Experiment Handling.Violations Should Be Classified as Severity Level V,Not III ML20214P5801986-09-18018 September 1986 Responds to NRC 860722 Notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty.Corrective Actions:Training Provided on Experiment Handling & Reactivity Measurements. Reevaluation of Violation Re 860310 & 0501 Events Requested ML20205E0111986-08-11011 August 1986 Responds to NRC 860722 Notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty from Insp Rept 50-128/86-01. Extension of Response Until 860922 Requested ML20138L8971985-10-22022 October 1985 Requests That Univ President & Nuclear Engineering Dept Head Be Included in Distribution List.Author Should Also Be Included in Future Correspondence ML20117J4501985-05-0606 May 1985 Discusses Need for Progress in Area of Evacuation Time Estimate Studies Re Current Technology & Idynev.Proposal for Development of NRC Capability Re Idynev Provided ML20100L8271985-04-10010 April 1985 Notifies That Wa Porter Replaced by Hh Richardson as Interim Director of Texas Engineering Experimental Station.Address Correction Provided ML20113C6011985-03-25025 March 1985 Forwards 21st Progress Rept of Texas A&M Univ Nuclear Science Ctr,1984 ML20134N8911985-02-14014 February 1985 Informs That First Name of Hh Richardson,Director of Univ of Texas Engineering Experiment Station,Misspelled in ML20113D5021985-01-28028 January 1985 Informs of 841231 Resignation of Wa Porter as Director of Facility & Appointment of Hh Richardson as Director & Licensee,Effective 841231 ML20092P6501984-03-27027 March 1984 Forwards Twentieth Progress Rept of Texas A&M Univ Nuclear Science Ctr,1983, Per Tech Spec 6.6.1 Reporting Requirements ML20080B9981984-01-30030 January 1984 Advises That Requirements of Category III Physical Security Met Following Shipment & Transfer of 1,106 G U-235,in Form of Triga Flip Elements,To Idaho Falls,Id.Shipment Completed in Aug 1983 ML20082S9841983-10-28028 October 1983 Memorializes 831027 Telcon Re 1-day Extension for Final Rept of RO on 831006.Final Rept Will Be Mailed on 831028 ML20078P0061983-10-28028 October 1983 Forwards Final Rept of RO on 831004 Re Possible Operation in Excess of Licensed Power Level ML20078N9941983-10-28028 October 1983 Forwards Final Rept of RO on 831004 Re Possible Operation in Excess of Licensed Power Level ML20086P8621983-10-17017 October 1983 Confirms 831013 Telcon Requesting That Due Date of Final Rept Re 831006 Occurrence Be Extended to 831027 ML20077C7211983-07-22022 July 1983 Describes Procedure Change for Shipment of Irradiated Triga Fuel from Facility to Anl/West.Responsibility for Fuel & Inventory Transfer Will Occur When Fuel Is in Cask & Cask Is Ready for Closure ML20077D3811983-07-20020 July 1983 Advises of Scheduled Transfer of Irradiated Triga Fuel to Anl West Triga Facility in Idaho Falls,Id During Wk of 830822.Description of Fuel Loading for Each Shipping Package Submitted ML20080B6541983-07-14014 July 1983 Advises That Irradiated Reactor Fuel Will Be Transported to Anl in Two GE-T2 F Casks ML20024D9771983-06-21021 June 1983 Forwards Public Version of Summary Evaluation of Evacuation Time Estimates.Adverse Weather Conditions (Rain) Should Be Considered for Summer Scenario ML20023D9741983-05-30030 May 1983 Forwards Revised Page 29 of Tech Specs Correcting Error in Item 3.8 Re Primary Coolant Conditions ML20076E7741983-05-0909 May 1983 Requests Copy of Region IV Organization Chart ML20023B6491983-04-29029 April 1983 Forwards Completion & Results of Phase I of Nscr Post-Damage Pulse Test Program for Full Flip Triga Core. ML20076E9431983-04-29029 April 1983 Forwards Completion & Results of Phase I of Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor Post-Damage Pulse Test Program for Full Flip Triga Core. Pulse Test Planned at Phase I Level to Study Fuel Characteristics ML20023B9051983-04-12012 April 1983 Responds to NRC 830316 Ltr Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-128/82-03.Corrective Actions:Training Sessions Conducted for Reactor Operations Personnel to Demonstrate Proper Preparation of Ice Bath ML20071E4001983-03-0808 March 1983 Informs That DE Feltz Has Accepted Position of Director of Nuclear Science Ctr ML20064M2311983-02-0404 February 1983 Forwards Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor Post-Damage Pulse Test for Full Flip Triga Core, for Review.Plan Approved W/Minor Changes by Reactor Safety Board on 830128 1990-07-09
[Table view] Category:INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20211Q4001999-09-0707 September 1999 Forwards Final Version of Nuclear Science Ctr TS Pending Official Approval from Nrc.Revised TS Simply Incorporates Changes That Were Proposed in Previous Ltrs with Exception of Minor Mod ML20205R2391999-04-14014 April 1999 Informs That DOE Was Unable to Fund Conversion of Tx A&M Univ Nuclear Science Center Reactor to Low Enrichment U Fuel in FY98 ML20153B7501998-09-16016 September 1998 Informs That Nuclear Science Ctr Has Reviewed & Revised Physical Security Plan to Fully Implement NRC Comments & Recommendations,With Exception of One General Comment. Encl Withheld ML20217M7531998-03-30030 March 1998 Informs That DOE Will Be Unable to Fund Conversion of Texas A&M Univ Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor to Low Enrichment U Fuel in FY97,IAW 10CFR50.64 ML20217F1801998-03-24024 March 1998 Informs That Ltr Submitted W/Nuclear Science Reactor Physical Security Plan Failed to Mention That Changes to Plan Do Not Reduce Effectiveness of Plan & Plan Submitted IAW 10CFR50.90 ML20217Q0831998-03-0202 March 1998 Forwards Nuclear Science Ctr Physical Security Plan.Changes on Copy Designated by Black Vertical Lines in Right Margin. Encl Withheld ML20202G2151998-02-0808 February 1998 Requests That Specific Parts of SE Accompanying 980126 Request for Amend to TS Be Withheld from Public Disclosure Per 10CFR9.17 & 10CFR2.790 ML20199K5241998-01-29029 January 1998 Forwards Revised Ts,Including Minor Changes Made to Sections 3.5.2,6.6.1.f.1 & 6.6.2 ML20199D7801998-01-23023 January 1998 Forwards Revised Safeguard Contingency Plan for Nuclear Science Ctr at Tx A&M Univ,Per 10CFR50.54(p).Changes Do Not Reduce Effectiveness of Security Plan.W/O Encl ML20211A7141997-09-17017 September 1997 Forwards Signed Amend 19 to Indemnity Agreement E-12 ML20141C6271997-06-16016 June 1997 Responds to NRC Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/97-01 on 970317-21.Corrective Actions:Requalification Program Implementation Responsibility Has Been Assigned to Individual Designated as Reactor Administrative Assistant ML20138C8741997-04-25025 April 1997 Informs That DOE Will Be Unable to Fund Conversion of Texas A&M Univ Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor to Low Enrichment U Fuel in FY97 ML20137Y0301997-04-16016 April 1997 Forwards Rev 4 to Nuclear Science Center Senior Reactor Operator & Reactor Operator Requalification Program ML20135D5391997-02-25025 February 1997 Requests That Indemnity Agreement E-12 Be Changed as Listed ML20129A8591996-10-17017 October 1996 Informs NRC of Reportable Occurrence Re Violation of Tech Specs LCO on 961015.Automatic Ventilation Sys Shutdown Bypassed During Air Monitor Check Prior to Reactor Startup ML20115D0351996-07-0808 July 1996 Informs NRC That Name of Level 1 Licensee for Tx A&M Univ Sys/Tx Engineering Experiment Station Nuclear Science Ctr, Now Bd Russell,Effective 960701 ML20101N0281996-04-0303 April 1996 Informs That DOE Unable to Fund Conversion of Licensee Reactor to LEU Fuel in FY96,in Accordance w/10CFR50.64, Limitations on Use of HEU in Domestic Non-Power Reactors ML20093C2371995-10-0606 October 1995 Forwards Rev to Emergency Preparedness Plan for Nuclear Science Ctr Tx A&M Univ Sys. Change Increases Required Time for Emergency Class Event from Minutes to Hours ML20087G3531995-03-20020 March 1995 Informs That Nuclear Science Ctr Has Completed Preliminary Amend to SAR to Include Conversion to LEU Fuel ML20081F4871995-03-10010 March 1995 Advises That Nuclear Science Ctr Has Revised Safeguards Contingency Plan.Plan Withheld ML20078F5131995-01-13013 January 1995 Confirms 950113 Telcon Re Interpretation of Licensee FOL R-83,section (B(3)) Re Use of Byproduct Matl at Facility ML20078E1301994-11-0404 November 1994 Forwards Safeguards Contingency Plan,Per 10CFR50.54(p). Revised Plan Provides Better Agreement Between Working Plan & Regulations Requiring Plan.Encl Withheld ML20024J3741994-10-0707 October 1994 Forwards Rev of Emergency Preparedness Plan for Nuclear Science Ctr Tx A&M Univ Sys. Plan Rewritten to Correct Weakness Identified by Previous NRC Insp at Facility (NRC Insp Rept 50-128/93-01) & Changes Desired by Licensee ML20071L4851994-07-27027 July 1994 Responds to NRC Re Violation Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/94-01.Corrective Action:Audit Program Has Been Expanded Under Mop to Include Reactor Operations Records & Experimental Facilities/Experiments/Records ML20069A4231994-05-0606 May 1994 Advises of Issuance of Grant to Perform Core & Safety Analysis Covering Conversion of Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor to Low Enrichment U Fuel.Amend to SAR Will Be Submitted by 941231 ML20044D0221993-05-0707 May 1993 Responds to Emergency Planning Program Weaknesses Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/93-01.Corrective Actions:Addl Changes Made to Emergency Plan to Ensure Info Consistent W/Actual Events at Time of Declaration of Emergency Class ML20045H0321993-03-25025 March 1993 Forwards Proposed Amend 13 to License R-83,allowing Greater Flexibility Re Possession of Radioactive Matls for Supporting Research & Development Functions.Justification for Requested Amend Encl Also ML20126B2301992-12-0707 December 1992 Responds to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/92-02. Corrective Actions:Mgt Overview Program Database Created for Tracing Biennial,Annual & Semiannual Routes to Ensure Timely Completion & Limited Access Badge Documentation Upgraded ML20137Z0521992-10-23023 October 1992 Informs That Licensee Continues to Review Licensing Jurisdiction Situation W/Re to Radioactive Matl Used in & Around Texas A&M Univ Nuclear Science Ctr in College Station,Tx ML20115G6331992-08-28028 August 1992 Reviews Written Exam Administered at Faclity on 920824 & Found No Questions Causing Applicants Problems ML20096B9201992-04-27027 April 1992 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/92-01.Corrective Actions:Amend to State of Tx License Requested ML20091R2031992-01-22022 January 1992 Comments on Listed Questions Re Operator Licensing Exam ML20070G8841991-03-0606 March 1991 Notifies That Federal Govt Funding Not Available for Conversion of NSCR from Use of HEU Fuel to LEU Fuel,Per 10CFR50-64,c,(2)(ii).Will Notify Commission by 920327 If Funds Have Been Made Available in FY92 for Conversion ML20058L5081990-07-24024 July 1990 Forwards Kr Hall Re Availability of Funds for Any Future Decommissioning of Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor, Per 10CFR50.33(k),for Filing ML20058L5161990-07-0909 July 1990 Advises That Request Will Be Made to State of Tx Legislature for Appropriation of Funds for Decommissioning & Decontamination of Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor After Future Decision for Final Shut Down Made ML20043E2581990-06-0404 June 1990 Forwards Proposed Change to Reactor Operator & Senior Reactor Operator Requalification Program.Proposed Change Makes Written Exams Administered to Operators on Physical Security Plan Part of Operator Requalification Program ML20043B1521990-05-11011 May 1990 Responds to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/90-01 on 900221-23.Corrective Actions:Program for Review of Users License Established & Responsibility for Radiation Protection Program Transferred to Licensee ML20012C5491990-03-0909 March 1990 Responds to Violation Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/90-01 on 900110-12.Corrective Actions:Emergency Preparedness & Physical Security Designated as Next Scheduled Operator Requalification Program Topic for Lecture ML20012A0671990-02-28028 February 1990 Advises That Federal Govt Funding Not Available for Conversion of Nuclear Science Ctr Triga Reactor from High Enriched U to Low Enriched U Fuel During FY90.Reactor Does Not Have Further Plans for Conversion in 1990 ML19327B2891989-10-24024 October 1989 Requests That Licensee on License R-83 Be Officially Designated as Texas Engineering Experiment Station,Texas A&M Univ Sys,Per 890904 License Amend Request ML19325C8391989-10-13013 October 1989 Forwards 801020 Ltr Documenting Change of Licensee for Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor,Agreement Ltr Re Occupational Safety Advice & Revised Tech Spec Page 46 ML20247F9171989-09-0808 September 1989 Forwards Addl Info Re Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor Organizational Structure.New Organizational Structure Will Improve Communications,Streamline Mgt Functions & Establish Responsive Radiation Protection Program ML20151V9311988-08-10010 August 1988 Requests Extension to 880901 Be Granted for Response Deadline to 880713 Notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty.Addl Time Needed to Obtain Final Approval & Signitures of Individuals Presently on Vacation ML20151Y8821988-07-28028 July 1988 Responds to Notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty on 880713 in Amount of $5,000.Corrective Actions:Dosimeters Issued to Current NSC Employees Reviewed & Updated ML20151H5171988-07-21021 July 1988 Forwards Payment in Amount of $5,000 for 880713 Order Imposing Civil Monetary Penalty ML20155C9201988-06-0707 June 1988 Forwards Minutes of Reactor Safety Board Subcommitee for Review of Nuclear Science Ctr Experiment & Radiological Control 880530 Meeting ML20155A7511988-05-10010 May 1988 Forwards Summary of Rsb Subcommittee for Review of NSC Experiments & Radiological Control 880520 Meeting ML20151U7551988-03-31031 March 1988 Forwards ORO-4207-20, Twenty-Fourth Progress Rept of Texas A&M Univ Nuclear Science Ctr,1987, Per Tech Spec 6.6.1 ML20196F0231988-02-23023 February 1988 Submits Info to Correct Addressed to Berkow Re Change in Adminstration of Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor. Effective Date for Change Is 880201 ML20149H0451988-02-0808 February 1988 Submits Change to Facility Emergency Preparedness Plan.Ref in Plan to Support Agreement W/St Joseph Hosp,Bryan,Tx to Be Replaced W/Support Agreement W/Humana Hosp,College Station, Tx 1999-09-07
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Texas Engineering Experiment Station The Texas AQA University System a College Station, Texas 77843-3577 409/845-1321 IEEE July 28, 1988 Director ,
Office of Enforcement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555 Docket No.: 50-128, License No. R-83
Reference:
EA 88-92
Subject:
Licensee Reply to Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty Dated July 13, 1988 (NRC Inspection Reports 50-128/88-01 and 88-03)
Dear Sir:
The following response is submitted by the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (Licensee), a part of the Texas A&M University System, in regard to the notice of violation and proposed imposition of civil penalty issued on July 13, 1988 by the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV Office. This reply is submit ~ced under oath of affirmation and represents the views and i opinions of the administration of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station and the management of the Nuclear Science Center.
This response is organized in two separate sections. One addresses the Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty and the other addresses the inspection findings documented in Section 2 of NRC Inspection Report 50-128/88-01.
Also attached to this response is the report of the Reactor Safety Board Sub-committee chaired by Dr. John W. Poston. This report is the detailed review of beam port experiments discussed in the Confirmatory Action Letter of March 17, 1988 (R. D.
Martin, NRC Region IV, to Dr. H. H. Richardson).
I want to assure the NRC that I am fully committed to safe operation of the Nuclear Science Center and to observing all federal regulations. As you recall, I committed to a review of the radiation protection program during the Enforcement Conference on April 5, 1988. The review will be conducted by 8808290074 080729 gDR ADOCK 0500 a ((/
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c Page 2 Nuclear Regulatory Commission July 28, 1988 John W. Cure, III and Tawfik Raby. Mr. Cure is President of Health Physics Consultation and a recognized authority in the field of health phycics. He has conducted many similar reviews at a wide variety of installations around the country. Tawfik Raby is Deputy Chief, the Reactor Radiation Division at the National Bureau of Standards. Mr. Raby is well known for his expertise in the field of research reactor operations and management.
Mr. Cure and Mr. Raby will come to College Station on September 15 and 16. Prior to their arrival, we will be providing them with in-depth information about the radiation protection programs at the Nuclear Science Center. During their stay on campus, Mr. Cure and Mr. Raby will speak with all of the individuals involved and conduct all review they consider useful to provide an independent assessment of our radiation protection program. The dates of September 15 and 16 were chosen since this would be after the beginning of the fall semester so that all personnel at the Nuclear Science Center, the office of Radiological Safety, and the Administration of the Texas Engineering Extension Station will be available.
Both reviewers will be completing reports within one month after their visits. These will assist me in providing a strengthened radiation protection program for the Nuclear Science Center. In addition, effective July 21, 1988, I have appointed Dr. John W. Poston, Head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering, to the position of Director of Nuclear Reactor Research Programs in the Texas Engineering Experiment Station.
This position appears in our recently amended Technical Specifications in the line of responsibility from the Director of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station; i.e., the Licensee, to the Director of Nuclear Reactor Research Programs to the Director of the Nuclear Science Center. Dr. Poston is an internationally recognized authority on health physics and radiation protection.
He has had extensive experience in industry, national laboratories, and universities. He will provide extremely valuable expertise and leadership in the conduct of our programs at the Nuclear Science Center.
Page 3 Nuclear Regulatory Commission July 28, 1988 We are not contesting the civil penalty, and a check for
$5,000.00 has been mailed to the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. on July 21, 1988.
Respectfully submitted hibWY Dr. Herbert H. Richardson, Director Sworn to before me the undersigned authority this 1st day of August , 1988.
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In and For Brazos County, Texas Commission expires 10-8-90 Enclosures xc: R. D. Martin, USNRC, Region IV K. L. Peddicord, Assistant Director, TEES J. W. Poston, Head, Nuclear Engineering Dept.
F. Jennings, Chairman, Reactor Safety Board D. E. Feltz, Director, Nuclear Science Center
Reply to'a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty Texas A&M University Docket No. 50-128 Nuclear Science Center License No. R-83
-College Station, Texas EA 88-92 The following is J in response to the USNRC Region IV letter of July 13. 1988 re-garding violations _and the proposed imposition of civil penalty.
I. Violations Assessed a Civil Penalty A. 10CFR20.202(a) requires, in part, that each licensee supply appropriate personnel monitoring equipment to, and shall require the use of such equipment by, personnel who enter restricted and high radiation areas.
10CFR20. 201( b) requires that each licensee make such surveys as may be necessary to comply with all sections of Par t 20. As defined in
- 10CFR20,201( a ) , "survey" means an evaluation of the radiation hazards incicent to the production, use, release, disposal, or presence of radioactive materials or other sources of radiation under a specific set of conditions.
Contrary to the above, during the period August 19 through November 17, 1987, an experimenter working in a high radiation area containing a mixed gamma neutron radiation field was not provided appropriate neutron personnel monitoring equipment. In addition, an adequate evaluation was not made to determine compliance with 10CFR20.101 which limits radiation doses to individuals in restricted areas in that the dosimeter was not properly placed to measure the maximum dose received by the experimenter.
10CFR20.202(a) Inappropriate Personnel Monitoring Equipment (1) Admission or Denial of Alleged Violation:
The violation is admitted to have occurred as stated.
(2) Reasons for the Violation:
The violation can be attributed to two key reasons: The primary 4
reason was the failure of the Sr. Health Physicist to realize that the experimenter's dosimetry (Landauer TLD-100) was not calibrated, or intended for use in monitoring of neutron dose rates. In addi-tion, formal review of the experiment was not conducted by the NSC Staff (including the Sr. Health Physicist, NSC Director, and the Experimenter) prior to commencement of activities. Formal review of applicable procedures, badge type and placement should have been part of the initial experiment review process.
( 3) Corrective Steps That Have Been Taken:
(a) The TAMU Radiatior. Safety Office and the NSC Have evcluated dosimetry services which are currently available from the University's regular dosimetry vendor, Techeps/Landauer Inc.
At the request of the RSO, the vendor has agreed to supply a new dosimeter combination comprised of a film badge and a NUTRAK-ER badge in a single envelope. The film badge contains a beta , ' gamma , thermal neutron sensitive film while the NUTRAK-ER badge consists of an albedo TLD package and a CR-39 packet. This combination should provide response to neutrons of all energies encountered at the NSC.
(b) The type of dosimeters issued to current NSC employees in-cluding NSC Management and to NSC Experimenters have been reviewed and updated.
(c) The procedural requirements regarding tra.ining and review and approval of experiments have been reviewed and upgraced. For details of the proposed system, refer to the attached report of the Reactor Safety Board Subcommittee (Appendix A)
(4) Corrective Steps That Will be Taken:
Implementation of corrective actions listed in (3) above should be sufficient to prevent recurrence of this type of violation.
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(5) The Date for Full Compliance:
New dosimetry and procedural revisions concerning experiment review and approval shall be in place by January 1,- 1989 B. 10CFR20.202(b)(3) defines a "High Radi3 tion Area" as any area, accessible-to personnel, 'in which there exists rsdiation at such levels that a major portion of the body could receive in any 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> a dose in excess of 100 millirem.
10CFR20,203(c) requires, in part- that each high radiation area be posted with signs bearing the radiation cymbol and the words CAUTION -
HIGH RADIATION AREA and that each entrance or access point to a high radiation area shall be: (1) equipped with a control device which shall cause the level of radiation to be reduced below that of a high radiation area; or (2) equipped with a control device which shall energi2e a con-spicuous visible or audible alarm signal in such a manner that. the individual entering the high radiation area and the licensee or a supervisor of the activity are made aware of the entry; or (3). maintained locked except during periods when access to the area is required, with positive control over each individual entry.
. Contrary to the above, during the period August 19 through November 30, 1987, on various dates and for various periods of time, an area adjacent to Reactor Beam Port No. 1, with dose rates greater than 100 millirem per hour (up to 5 rem /hr)' of combined gamma and neutron radiation levels was not posted with a sign bearing the radiation symbol and the words CAUTION - HIGH RADIATION AREA, and each access was not controlled in accordance with 10CFR20.203(c).
10CFR20.203(c) liigh Radiation Area Not Posted (1) Jdmission or Denial of Alleged Violation:
The violation is admitted to have occurred.
(2) Reasons for the Violation:
The reason for the violation was determined to be inadequate radiation surveys. Installation of the beam collimator in NSC -
Beam Port No. 1 was performed while the reactor was operating in a different part of the reactor pool. Therefore, the initial radiation survey which was conducted was of little or no value.
In the ensuing three week period (August 19 through September 8),
until another survey was completed and borated paraffin blocks were first utilized to reduce beam radiation levels, the reactor was operated for various lengths of time on eight days when recorded power levels and reactor positions produced high radiation . levels at the exit of Beam Port No. 1 whether the beam port door was open or closed. During those first eight days, no "CAUTION HIGH RADIATION SIGNS" were posted and adequate use of the NSC Lower Research Level flashing lights (10CFR20.203(c)(2) controls) cannot be determined from existing documentation.
(3) Corrective Steps That Have Been Taken:
(a) Use of Beam Port No. 1 has been halted and will not be allowed to recommence without Reactor Safety Board approval.
(b) A beam stop has been constructed and positioned to attenuate radiations exiting Beam Port No. 1.
(c) A fence with locked gates has been constructed to restrict access to the Beam Port No. I facilities.
(d) The fenced area has been posted with signs bearing the radiation symbol and the words CAUTION - HIGH RADIATION AREA and equipped with a local red flashing light to alert persons entering the area and remote audible and visual indicators to alert control room reactor operators of entry into the area.
(e) A video camera has -
a lled on the NSC Lower Research Level (LRL) to alle.. t er' room personnel to monitor entry and egress on the LRL ant. ,a enable control room personnel to better monitor activities on the LRL and specifically in the Beam Port No. I area.
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(f) Review and evaluation of Radiation Area and High Radiation Area Controls has been conducted both by the Radition Safety Office and by the Reactor Safety Board Subcommittee. The resulting RSB Subcommittee recommendations are presented in the attached report ( Appendix A)
(4) . Corrective Steps That Will be Taken:
In the RSB Subcommittee. Report several additional changes are out-lined which will affect beam port expc'iments on the NSC Lower Research Level. In general these include changes to existing warning signs; changes in LRL access restrictions; changes in mezzanine level access restrictions; changes in 10CFR20. 203( c )( 2) contrcl circuitry; and associated procedural changes. For detailed information concerning RSB required modtfications refer to the attached RSB Subcommittee Report ( Appendix A).
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Full compliance with physical and procedura1 changes described in (3) and (4) above shall be completed by January 1989 C. 10CFR19 12 requires, in part, that all individuals working in a re-stricted area be instructed in the health prctection problems associated with exposure to radioactive materials or radiation, in precautior.s or procedures to minimize exposure, and in the purposes and functions of protective devices employed.
Contrary to the above, during the period of August 19 through i November 30, 1987, the licensee did not instruct at least seven individuals working in a restricted area near the Reactor Beam Port No. 1 in the radiological hazards associated with working in the area, the methods to be employed to reduce their exposure from the
- beam port, or the proper positioning of dosimetry to ensure accurate dose toeasurements.
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10CFR19.12 Insufficient Health Physics Instruction (1) Admission or Denial cf Alleged Violationr The alleged violativns are adTitted to have occurred.
1 (2) Reason for the Violation:
{f tlc chief experimenter, the Mechanical Engineering graduate student for whom the research was being conducted, and' one of the Nuclear Engineer 4.ng graduate students was each provided verbal instructions by the NSC 3r. Health Physicist. However, no written documentation of subject matter or written tests (with the exception of routine NSC facility indoctrination training) was generated or administered to any of the three. The only indication that spec'fic health physics information regar' ding Beam Port No. I was communicated is a radiation .n'rvey containing limitod written instructions which was signed by the chief experimenter. Two other NSC employees whose participation in the experiment was arranged by the chief experi-menter without the knowledge of or assistance from the NSC Health Physics Staff, were provided no health physics training.
Training was inadequate for all persons involved due to insnfficient health physics data presented to the experimenters, language /
communication barriers, complete lack of instruction, and/or dis-regard for information provided, (3) Corrective Steps That Have Been Taken:
A comprehensive experiment-related training program has been developed by the NSC staff and incorporated in the RSB Sub-committee recommendatiors.
(4) Corrective Steps That Will be Taken:
(a) The approved RSB Subcommit.ee Report requires that training be developed for all existing and future NSC experiments.
(b) NSC personnel, NSC-HP personnel, and NSC experimenters will 6-
E be required to complete these training sessions prior to being allowed to conduct or take part in the experiment.
(c) The beam Port No.1 experiment will not be allowed to restart k until training is completed.
(d) The experiment review r.nd approval syetem defined in the attached BSO Su'committet o Report includes consideration of training requirements as an integral part of the process.
(54 Date for Full Compliance:
(a) Training program implementation shall be completed by 1 March 1989 II, yiolation Not Assessed a Civil Penalty 10CFR50.59(a) requires, in part, that the holder of a license may make changes in the facility as described in the safety analysis report without prior Commission approval, unlers the proposed change involves a change to the Technical Specifications or is an unreviewed safety question. An un -
reviewed safety question is created if the consequences of an accident or the malfunction of equirrent important to safety previously evaluated may be increased.
10CFa50.59(b) requires that the licensee maintait, records of changes in the facility to the extent that such changes constitute changes in the safety analysis report. These records shall include a written safety evaluation which provides the basis for the determination that the change does not involve an unreviewed safety question.
Contrary to the above, the licensee had not performed a d documented a safety evaluation for a modification made to radioactive .. quid effluent storage tank No. 3 Specifically, during the period January through December 1986 the licensee modified the drain line, which is described in Chapter IX of the safety analysis report, creating a potential unmonitored drain path by installation of an open ended drain line that contained only a single iso-lation valve. No evaluation was performed to evaluate this change to a
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single unlocked isolation valve even though all other potential-drain paths ;
contained double valve isolation or locked shut valves.
i A. 10CFR50.59(b) Undocumented Facility Change This is an unresolved item from a NRC inspection of January 12-14, 1987, reference 50-128/87-01, which was addressed in a letter (8 April 1987) from D. E. Feltz, NSC, to R. D. Martin, NRC Region IV. At that time the valve was plugged and use of the tank suspended until proper review. 'he auxiliary liquid waste tank is normally empty and not on line to the.
liquid radioactive waste system. The installation of the valve was re-ported in the 1986 NSC Annual Report issued March 1987 At that time proper documentation of the valve installation as not an unreviewed safety. question was unavailable. A review by a NSC staff meeting
. July 11, 1988 concluded that the valve offers no new hazard to thse previously reviewed in the SAR or SOP's and the Reactor Safety Board
- approved a revised SOP (VII-C8) to properly document the valve addition
( Appendix B'. The valve will remain plugged until needed and will be used as directed by revised SOP.
- 4 q-O' h,2+ Reply to NRC Inspection Report 50-128/88-01 Section 2 Texas A&M University Docket No. 50-128 Nuclear Science Center License No. R-83 College Station, Texas EA 88-92 The following 'is in response to Open Items documented in the inspection findings in Section 2 of NRC Inspection Report 50-128/88-01. March 30, 1988.
I. Effectiveness of Health Physics Personnel at the NSC 128/8801-06 The circumstances of the conduct of a single series of experiments were the
. bases of the conclusion that facility HP's were intimidated by NSC experi-menters and that radiation protection requirements were not being aggres-
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sively enforced. This was addressed at the April 5, 1988 Enforcement Conference and it was stated that there was no intimidation of the HP staff.
The licensee is reformulating procedures to help strengthen review and approval of experiments as well as experimenter and staff training.
(1) The experiment review and approval procedures provide for documented health physics interaction and for Reactor Safety Board review of potential radiation protection problems. The experiment training program will includo documented health physics training by certified HP instructors for anyone involved with experimental facilities.
(2) These draft procedures, shown in Appendix A, are scheduled to be finalized by August 15, 1988.
(3) The experiment review and approval will be fully implemented by January 1, 1969 The experimenter /NSC staff training will be implemented by March 1, 1989 l
Neutron Dose Rate Instrumer.ts 128/8801-07 II.
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! later verified in the NRC Inspection Report 50-128/88-03, the NSC neutron I
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dose rate instrument responded approximately three times higher than did the NRC instrument. This difference is as expected in view of the .different calibration sources utilized. In addition. the upper range of the instrument is significantly greater than the 1 rem /hr stated in 88-01.
(1) Corrective Steps That Have Been Taken:
The TAMU Office of Radiological Safety, in support of the NSC, has pur-chased one new auto-ranging neutron dose rate instrument. The instru-ment was requisitioned prior to 1 May 1988 as per previously stated TAMU commitments and was received 19 July 1988.
(2) Corrective Steps That Will be Taken:
The newly received auto-ranging neutron dose rate instrument will be sent to Southwest Radiation Calibration Center of the University of Arkansas for calibration to a D 0 moderated 2 Californium-252 standard.
The Cf-252 - calibrated instrument shall then be experimentally compared to the TAMU RSO's PuBe calibration sources.
l (3) The Date for Full Compliance:
The new instrument shall be calibrated to D 02 moderated Cf-252 and placed into service at the NSC by 1 September 1988.
III. Hand and Foot Monitors 128/8801-08 As promised in the 5 April 1968 conference at NRC Region IV Headquarters in i
Arlington, reviews of (1) the NSC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) re-garding use of the monitor; (2) the contamination control philosophy for the NSC confinement building; (3) procedures regarding maintenance of the moni-tor. and (4) the procurement of additional monitors or equipment as necessary hat. 5een completed. In conclusion, the high readings on the monitors were l
due not to dirt or debris but to reactor production of radioactive gases (particularly N-16 and Ar-41) which is especially high during maximum power operations in the stall-end of the pool. Relocation of the monitor is not advised due to its critical location at the exit of the NSC Materials l
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Additional hand and root monitors located near the exit of the confinement building (near the Reception Room) were consid3 red. However, a comparison of cost-versus-benefit does not favor the purchase. As basis for thia judge-ment, even with 800 cpm background, a minimum count rate of less than 200 cpm above background should be easily detectablo.
Finally, NSC operating history does not indicate that any problems exist for which routine facility surveys and existing monitors are not adequate to control.
(1) Corrective Steps That Have Been Taken:
(a) Radiation Safety Office review of open item No. 128/8801-08.
(b) The monitors have been cleaned and verified to be free of con-tamiration.
(2) Corrective Steps That Will be Taken:
The NSC Health Physics staff will routinely clean the monitors to en-sure that background levels are maintained as low as practical.
( 3) The Date for Full Compliance: >
These actions address all aspects of concern identified in open it.5 128/8801-08 and are considered to be fully implemented.
IV. Diving Activities 128/8801-09 The licensee has refered the evaluation of the radiation exposure control aspects of diving activities in the reactor pool to the Reactor Safety Board.
(1) On July 14, 1988, the RSB reviewed and approved original pool dive pro-J
cedures. These procedures have bean assigned to the SOP's. The pro-cedure addresses all aspects including staff review 'of primary and contingency plans (as necessary), personnel assignments, reactor safety, personnel safety (health physics), training, and documentation. A copy or the procedurtt is found in Appendix C. The procedures evaluated with respect to Information Notice 82-32 and revealed no significant dis-agreement. Additionally, the TAMU RSO has purchased appropriate radia- '
tion detection equipment to be used in conjunction with NSC meters to measure. dose rates in the reactor pool.
(2) Future pool dives will follow these procedures.
(3) These actions address all aspects of concern identified in open item 128/8801-09 and are considered to be fully implemented.
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