ML20207S114

Rev 2 to Application for Renewal of QA Program Approval for Radioactive Matl package:0252

ML20207S114
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Site:	07109033, 07109032, 07106717, 07100252, 07109135, 07109027, 07109126
Issue date:	02/17/1987
From:	DAYTON X-RAY CO.
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2 DAYTON I-RAY COMPANY Dayton, Ohio Application for NRC QA Program Approval NOTICE:

This application contains privileged client consultant information, principally for regulatory approval.

It may be transferred to Federal, State and local agencies; and it may be made available for public inspection.

It may not be copied or used for private purposes without the written approval of Roy A.

Parker, Ph.D.

and Dayton X-Ray Company 1

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Dayton X-Ray Company February 17, 1987 Dayton, Ohio

11.0 Description of Quality Assurance Program for Type B Quantity Shipments of Radioactive Material 11.1 Organization a.

Dayton X-Ray Company pursuant to 10 CFR 71.12 and 10 CFR 71.51(a) is responsible for a QA program for Type B quantity shipments and transportation of radioactive material.

Fabrication and design of Type B packages are not included.

b. Chart 8A depicts the organizational structure.

1) The Radiation Safety Officer is responsible for administration of the program, training of personnel, procurement of manufacturer's certifications, maintainin8 packaging and shipping documents, retention of records and program audits.

2) Radiographers are responsible for handling, storing, shipping and transporting radioactive packages; and they are responsible for inspections, surveys and maintenance reports.

3) Assistant radiographers have no quality assurance program responsibility.

11.2 Quality Assurance Program a.

Radio 8raphers are trained to inspect radiography devices prior to use or shipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations; and prepare packages for shipment in company vehicles and by common carriers.

This trainin8 is an inte8ral part of the formal trainin8 and on-the-job training which is required of radiographers and approved under the NRC Materials License issued to Dayton X-Ray Company.

b. The QA program will be viable, requiring management

approval, and the program encompasses specific requirements stated in the package approval for use, and Beneral radiation safety and shipping requirements.

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Manufacturer's certifications will be requested and maintained on all NRC Type B packages manufactured and procured after January 1, 1979.

11.3 Document Control a.

Packaging,

shipping, inspecting and handling instructions from th'e manufacturers shall be maintained for each model Type BProtection package.

b. The RSO shall insure that the shipment and transportation of Type B

packages is conducted in accordance with the above documents.

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11.4 Handling, Shipping, Transporting and Storage-

a. Packaging - Radiography devices shall be packaged as follows (in -

accordance with the

-manufacturers' instructions):

Gamma Century Series USA /9135/B(U) or USA /6717/B(U)

Gamma C-10 USA /6717/B(U)

Gamma Gammatron 50A USA /9126/B(U)

Technical Operations Model 741 USA /9027/B(U)

Technical Operations Model 660 USA /9033/B(U)

Technical Operations Model 650

-USA /9032/B(U)

Eon Corporation Model 64-764 DOT 7A Type A The package must be inspected to determine that it is the appropriate specification, in good physical condition and is' properly sealed.,The above package may be placed in another container or overpack.

b. Markings

1) Proper shipping name and-identification number RADI0 ACTIVE MATERIAL, SPECIAL FORM, N.O.S. UN2974

2) Package Identification e.g. USA /9135/B(U) TYPE B Outside container'in lieu of package identification INSIDE PACKAGE COMPLIES WITH PRESCRIBED SPECIFICATION

3) Consignor's name and address DAYTON X-RAY COMPANY DAYTON, OHIO

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3) Gross weight if in excess of 110 pounds

c. Labels

1) Two radioactive labels must be on opposite sides of the package. or outside container such that the maximum surface radiation level and transport index do not exceed the limits specified in the following table:

i LABEL SURFACE MAXIMUM TRANSPORT mrem /hr INDEX Radioactive White 1

0.5 Radioactive Yellow II 50 1.0 Radioactive Yellow III Above 50 Above 1.0 The information on - the labels may be appropriate maximum limiting values.

2) When a radioactive material package is offered for transportation to a

common carrier the surface radiation level must not exceed 200 mres/hr and the transport index must not exceed 10.0.

3) One CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY label must be affixed to the package when offered for transportation by air.

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d. Placards and Signs

1) RADIOACTIVE placard - Vehicle or dark room in which radioactive material is transported will be identified with RADI0 ACTIVE placards visible on four sides of the vehicle when transporting a Radioactive Yellow III labeled package.

RADI0 ACTIVE MATERIAL sign with radiation

2) CAUTION symbol may be placed on dark

' room whenever radioactive material is transporte.d inside, although it is not required during transportation.

(If the dark room is used for temporary stor. age at a job site and the camera. is not packaged for transportation, RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL sign must be then a CAUTION placed on the dark room.)

e.

Radiation Survey

1) Survey the outside of the vehicle to be certain that radiation levels do not exceed 200 mR/hr at any exterior surface or 10 mR/hr at 2 meters (6.6 feet) from any exterior surface during transport.

When the vehicle is used for storage of the radiography n' t exceed 2 mR/hr devices the radia' tion levels must o

or 100 mR in seven days at any accessible exterior surface.

2) If the cab is to be occupied by individuals without personnel monitoring the maximum radiation level at any normally occupied position must not exceed 2 mR/hr.

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f. Shipping papers

1) Shipping papers must be accessible to the driver when a t-the controls and evident to anyone entering the cab when the driver is not present or incapacitated.

2) Shipping papers

must contain the following information:

a) Proper shipping name and identification number e.g.

RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, SPECIAL FORM, N.O.S.

UN2974 b) Radionuclide and activity e.g.

Iridium 192 120 Ci c) Labels applies and transport index e.g.

Radioactive Yellow III 1.2 TI d) Package Identification e.g. USA /9135/B(U) e) CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY when offered for transportation by air, f) Certification statement when offered for transportation by a common carrier.

g) When offered for transportation by air the following statement must be added to the certification statement:

This shipment is within the limitations prescribed for p a s s e n ge e-e-i-r-e-re-f-t / c a r g o aircraft only.

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g. Security - Always keep the locked camera in a locked dark room or a locked vehicle.

Keys to the dark room and vehicle must remain with the driver at all times.

Secure the camera to. prevent movement during transport.

h. Radiography personnel will determine the completeness of package inspections and presence of manufacturer's certifications before shipment.

11.5 Inspections, Surveys and Maintenance Reports a.

Inspections and surveys are performed daily prior to use by radiographers on Type B packages pursuant to the approved Dayton X-Ray Company operating and emergency procedures.

Equipment and packaging requiring maintenance is brought to the attention of the RSO by radiographers when equipment is returned to permanent storage after a job.

Records of maintenance performed on Type B packaging is maintained for at least two years pursuant to 10 CFR 34.28.

b. Quarterly inspections and maintenance of Type B packages will be performed by the RSO and reports maintained for two years pursuant to the requirements of 10 CFR 34.28.

11.6 Quality Assurance Records a.

Utilization logs, shipment records, package surveys and quarterly inspection records will be' maintained for at least two years in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 and Part 34.

b. Training records of personnel are maintained for at least three years in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 34.

c.

Procedures and instructions for equipment and packaging l

are maintained by the Radiation Safety Officer for the j

duration of possession of the equipment and packaging.

L 11.7 Audits a.

Radiographers receive an unannounced audit in the field at least quarterly by the RSO.

b. The audit determines if a radiographer is performing the daily inspection of the equipment, including Type B

packages, prior to use; and that the radiographer is properly preparing the Type B

packages for transportation.

A checklist of items included in the audit is used, and a record of the audit is maintained for at least two years pursuant to 10 CFR 34.11(e).

c.

Any deficiencies revealed by the audits are are brought to the attention of the radiographer and corrected.

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Radiation Safety Officer Radiographers-Assistant Radiographers Revision 1.1 Chart 8A Dayton X-Ray Company February 17, 1987 8-3 Dayton, Ohio