ML20155C929
| ML20155C929 | |
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| Site: | Texas A&M University, 05000128 |
| Issue date: | 05/30/1988 |
| From: | Feltz D TEXAS A&M UNIV., COLLEGE STATION, TX |
| To: | TEXAS A&M UNIV., COLLEGE STATION, TX |
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RSB Subcomittee for the Review of NSC Experiments and Radiological Control 30 May 1988 The RSB Subcomittee for the review of NSC experiments and radiological control met on 30 May 1988 at 9:00 a.m.
in Room 129-A Zachry with the following in attendance:
Subcommittee Chairman J. Poston, Subcomittee Menbers J. McIntyre, R.
Kenefick, P.
Sandel, G.
Schlapper, F.
- Sicilio, D.
Feltz and RSB Chairman F.
Jennings.
The minutes of the May 20, 1988 meeting were reviewed with comment that a state-ment be added that the fission product filter tanks located on the mechanical chase of the NSC should be shielded to reduce radiation levels during operation of the film irradiator experiment.
Typo's and a change to the date of the minutes were also noted.
Sandel reported that he met again with K. Crawford and C. Meyer and reviewed the d raf t training program "Experiment Facilities and Procedures Training Program".
The draf t is not completed out will be ready for submittal to the subcomittee pending addition to the program of testing recpirements and acceptance criteria.
The subcomittee reviewed the report from the Radiological Safety Office of the review of high radiation area control procedures and practices at the NSC for compliance with 10CFR20.203(c)(2).
The following comments were made regarding the RSO findings and recommendations:
1.
CONTROL OF RADIATION AREAS AND HIGH RADIATION AREAS ON THE NUCLEAR SCIENCE CENTER LOWER RESEARCH LEVEL (LRL)
A.
The subcomittee suggested that the solenoid locks for control of per-sonnel to the lower research level are to lock on loss of electrical power (voltage applied to unlock) and are to have NSC supervisor key override.
B.
Sicilio suggested that the description of the "Radiation Area" sign to alert personnel that radiation areas may exist include the use of warning lights and that the sign apply only when the light is flashing (planned activity cr noted conditions).
Poston commented that two bulbs be usw on the sign to provide redundancy.
C.
A discussion folicwed a suggestion by McIntyre that water shutters to beam ports be actuated to close upon entry to a "C-2" controlled area as defined by a fence or cave.
It was noted that this may not always be desired and should be considered during RSB review of each n,ew i
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CONTROL OF HIGH RADIATION AREAS ACCESSIBLE FROM THE UPPER RESEARCH LEVEL s
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Sandel agreed to verify that "C-2" control is not needed for material handling on the upper research level. He will report to the board his finding regarding the levels of sample activity that would re@ ire "C-2" control during handling.
B.
The suggested removal of the "C-2" control of the upp'er research level was discu ssed.
It was recomended to retain the"C-2 for the URL not necessarily for implementation during irradiation cell operations but for its possible use during special fuel movements or measurements.
The subcomittee deferred final comments on the need for "C-2" gates for irradiation cell control until further evaluation.
It was noted that during the perfonnance of these experiments there is visual and administrative control of the upper research level.
The present pro-cedures may be ade@ ate. Sandel suggested that if gates are to be used, one could consider folding gates to improve set-up reqirements and to save space.
C.
It was the opinion of the subcomitee that the implementation of "C-2" control of the cell entry door area was not necessary due to present instrumentation and administrative control procedural re@irements for making cell entries.
Ill. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTROL OF RADIATION AND HIGH RADIATION AREAS In reference to the recomendations in this section, Kenefick noted that the subcomittee was presently reviewing draf t procedures for review and approval of experiments and a training program for individuals involved in experiments conducted at the NSC. Poston stated that the results of these reviews and a summary of subcomittee comments and procedural recomendations regarding the RSO memorandum on control of high radiation area and radiation areas at the NSC would be contained in the draf t report to the chairman of the RSB.
The next scheduleri meeting of the subcomittee was set for Monday, dine 6,1988 at 1: 30 p.m. in Room 129-A lachry.
Respectfully submitted, 9 Al w Donald E. Fe z, Director Nuclear Science Center
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