ML20209G897

Requests Addl Info Re Renewal of License 50-16908-01. Description of Surveys Which Will Be Performed Prior to Disposal of Radwaste to Normal Trash & Info Re Survey Program Should Be Submitted

ML20209G897
Person / Time
Site:	03011842
Issue date:	12/15/1986
From:	Riedlinger B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
To:	Snyder G COMMERCE, DEPT. OF, NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
Shared Package
ML20209G719	List: ML20209G716 ML20209G747 ML20209G806 ML20209G897 ML20209G917
References
70492, NUDOCS 8702050485
Download: ML20209G897 (2)

See also: IR 05000169/2008001

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Docket No. : 030-11842 .

License No.: 50-16908-01

Control No.: 70492

Department of Commerce

National Marine Fisheries Service

Auke Bay Fisheries Laboratory ,

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Attention: George R. Snyder, Ph.D.

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Laboratory Director

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l This is in reference to your request dated November 24, 1986 for renewal of

! your byproduct material license. In order to complete our review, we need the

{ following additional informations

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I 1. Prior to disposal as normal waste, radioactive waste must be surveyed to

! determine that its radioactivity cannot be distinguished from i

i background. Wastes should be surveyed with a portable GM survey ,

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instrument with a pancake probe. The instrument should be sufficiently  !

sensitive to detect H-3, C-14, and I-125 contamination. This instrument ,

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should be checked at least annually for proper response to radiation.  ;

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You should submit a description of the surveys which will be performed '

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prior to disposal of radioactive waste to the normal trash, as well as a *

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description of the survey instrument which you will use to perform these  !

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surveys. Also, describe the method used to ensure proper instrument

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response, and state the response-check frequency.

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i k 2. Although your letter dated November 2,1981 states that you will conduct i

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wipe tests on a quarterly basis, it did not include the following '

information:  ;

i s. The manufacturer, model number, type of instrument, and counting

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efficiencies of the equipment to be used to analyse the wipe tests.

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b. A drawing of each area to be surveyed, identifying relevant l

j features such as active storage areas, active waste areas, and use ,

l locations. Indicate locations where wipe tests will be made.  !

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. .c. Corrective action which will be taken to reduce contamination

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. . levels if they exceed 200 dpa per 100. square centimeters.  !

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d. A description of the permanent record which will be maintained to

document survey results, including the name of the person who

conducted the survey.

You should submit information regarding your survey program, as

described in items a. through d. above.

We will continue the review of your renewal request upon receipt of this

information. In order to continue prompt review of your application, we

request that you submit your response to this letter within 30 calendar days

from the date of this letter. Please reply in duplicate, and refer to Mail

Control No. 70492.

Sincerely,

Beth A. Riedlinger

Health Physicist (Licensing)

Nuclear Materials Safety Section

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