ML20151Z709

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Requests Addl Info Re Potential Improper Disposal of Licensed Matl,Per Listed Questions & Insp Rept 50-271/88-09, Specifically NRC Recommendations Re Disposition of Estimated 13,500 Cubic Ft of Sludge
ML20151Z709
Person / Time
Site: Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png
Issue date: 08/15/1988
From: Mccandles R
VERMONT, STATE OF
To: Russell W
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
References
NUDOCS 8808300099
Download: ML20151Z709 (1)


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Division of Ocwpational J.;h and Radiological Henkh Administration Building 10 Baldwin Street Montpeller, Vermont 05602 (802) 828 2886 August 15, 1988 William T. Russell Regional Administrator Nuclear Regulatory uzmission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, Pennsylv i a 19406 RE: NRC Inspection 450-271/88-09 W3 would appreciate receiving additional infomation concerning the "potential improper disposal of licensed material" which your inspection identified. We inspection originaten because of the presence of measurable amounts of Cobalt 60 in sludge of the Bratt1Wro, Vermont sewage treatment plant. his Cobalt 60 presumably originated from Verwont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant in Vernon, Vemont.

(1) Does NRC regulatory Jurisdiction over licensed materials extend to the stockpiled sludge in Brattleboro whether or not the concentrations in water of 10 CFR 20, Appendix B had been met when sludge / sewage uns transferred by Vermont Yankee?

(2) llave all other requirements of 10 CITt 20, such as sampling and recorti-keeping, teen satisfied by Vermont Yankee?

(3) What recomendations can NRC provide concerning the disposition of an estimated 13,500 cubic feet of sludge, currer.cly stockpiled at the Brattleboro sewage treatment plant, which ecotains measurable amounts of licensed material (Cobalt 60)7 nank you for your assistance in this matter.

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J. lash, Secretary, Natural Resotem

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