ML20197H370

Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Submittals for Possession Only License for Georgia Tech Research Reactor

ML20197H370
Person / Time
Site:	Neely Research Reactor
Issue date:	12/12/1997
From:	Mendonca M NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned)
To:	Hertel N Neely Research Reactor, ATLANTA, GA
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TAC-M99370, NUDOCS 9712310262
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We are continuing our review of your submittals for a Possession Only Ucense for the Georgia Tech Research Reactor. During our review, questions have arisen for which we require additionalinformation and clarification.. Please provide responses to the enclosed request for additionalinformation within 60 days of the date of *his letter, in accordance with 10 CFR S0.30(b), your response must be executed in a s19r.ed original under oath or affirmation. This request affects nine or fewer respondents and therefore,is not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Public Law 96 511. Following receipt of the additionalinformation, we will continue our evaluation of your application, if you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at (301) 4151128.

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SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (TAC NO. 99370)

Dear Dr. Nolan:

We are continuing our review of your submittals for a Possession Only License for the Georgia Tech Research Reactor. During our review, questions have arisen for which we require additionalinformation and clarification. Please provide responses to the enclosed request for additionalinformation within 60 days of the date of this letter. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.30(b), your response must be executed in a signed original under oath or affirmation. This request affects nine or fewer respondents and therefore, is not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under Public Law 96-511. Following receipt of the additionalinformation, we will continue our evaluation of your application, if you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at (301) 4151128.

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Georgia institute of Technology Docket No. 50-160 Page 1 of 2 cc:

Mr. Charles H. Badger Mr.E.F,Cobb Office of Planning and Budget Southern Nuclear Company Room 608 42 inverness Center 270 Washington Street, S.W. Birmingham, Alabama 35242 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Dr. G. Wayne Clough, President Mayor of City of Atlanta Georgia Institute of Technology 55 Trin! , Avenue, S.W. Carnegie Building Suite 2400 Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0325 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Ms. Glenn Carroll Dr. William Vernetson 139 Kings Highway Director of Nuclear Facilities Decatur, Georgia 30030 Department of Nuclear Engineering Sciences Charles Bechhoefer, Chairman University of Florida Atomic Safety and 202 Nuclear Sciences Center Licensing Board Panel Gainesville, Florida 32611 U.S. NRC, MS: T3-F23 Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Mr. Pedro B. Perez, Associate Director Nuclear Reactor Program Dr. Jerry R. Kline North Carolina State University Atomic Safety and P. O. Box 7909 Licensing Board Panr,i Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7909 U.S. NRC, MS: T3 F23 Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Dr. R. U. Mulder, Director UVA Reactor Facility Mr. James C. Hardeman, Jr.

Dept. of Nuclear Engineering Manager Environmental Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 2442 Radiation Program Environmental Protection Joe D. Tanner, Cornmissioner Division Department of Natural Resources Dept. of Natural Resources 47 Trinity Avenue, S.W. State of Georgia Atlanta, Georgia 30334 4244 International Parkway Suite 114 Dr. Rodney Ice, MORS Atlanta, Georgia 30354 Neely Nuclear Research Center Georgia institute of Technology Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau, Vice Provost 900 Atlantic Drive Research and Dean of Graduate Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0425 Studies Georgia Institute of Technology Ms. Pamela Blockey-O'Brien 225 North Avenue D23 Golden Valley Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0325 Douglasville, Georgia 30134

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Dr. Nolan E. Hertel, Director Dr J. Narl Davidson, Interim Dean Noely Research Center Chair, Technical- and Safety Review Georgia Institute of Technology Committee 900 Atlantic Drive . Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0425 225 North Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30332 0360 Dr. Peter S. Lam Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel U.S. NRC, MS: T3 F23

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DOCKET NUMBERS 50160 '  ;

1; Technical Specification (TS) 2.2'should specify what monitors are required when ,

. activities rolsted to radioactive material are being performed l Alternatively, a statement such as "No activities related to radioactive materials will be performed -  :

unless the monitors specified in Table 2.1 are operable."

2. Provide analyses to demonstrate that the Tritium Monitor is no longer required after the heavy water is removed from the reactor facility.

3. . In Table 2.1, there are setpoints for the tritium, the moving filter particulate, and the-filter barik monitors that are based on an annual calibration. Additional specificity is needed. Therefore, provide a value or a multiple of background for these monitors, or -

provide the specific calibration procedure to establish these setpoints.

4. TS 2.3 specifies applicability of "as long ee heavy water is stored." Containment

-Integrity should be required as icng as this barrier to radioactive materials is required.

Provide calculational verification tha' for all potential activities after removal of the

- heavy water (including decommissionng activities) containment integrity is not required. Alternatively, provide a revisio.'. to the TS to require containment integrity during activities with radioactive materials.

5. Table 3.1, footnote (1) limits applicability to conditions that could cause "high radiation area." This monitor provides indication for radioactive conditions below this threshold and the applicability should be changed to so indicate. Further, it should be >

-consistent with the requirement for the instrument in TS 2.2.

Table'3.1, footnote (2) limits applicibility to conditions that could cause " airborne release to the containment." Provide a reference to the methodology that will be used to determine these conditions (e.g., in basis provide verification that a facility procedure will be established and used).

7. TS 5.6.a indicates "and fax." Fax service is not at the number specified and is not required by NRC guldance. Eliminate the referral to fax or provide justification.

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