ML20210Q138
| ML20210Q138 | |
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| Issue date: | 12/15/1993 |
| From: | Bernero R NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| To: | Dacek N MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD |
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,counctiwoxan Nancy Dacek Montg:mery County Council DEC 151993 Stella 8. Werner Council Office Building Rockville, MD 20850
Dear Counct1 woman Dacek:
I am responding to your letter dated November 15, 1993, to Chairman Selin in which you inquired about surveys performed at Neutron Products, Inc., in Dickerson, Maryland.
Specifically, you asked about information regarding the aerial background survey conducted and plans for the dissemination of survey results.
The purpose of the aerial survey was to determine the levels of natural background radiation and to detect the presence of man-made radiation surrounding the Neutron Products, Inc., site The aerial survey was conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy and will supplement the Maryland Department of the Environment's inspection that was conducted with assistance from the U.S. Nuclear 'legulatory Commission.
-Preliminary results from the aeriki survey indicated that off-site radiation levels were not distinguishable from natural background radiation.
- However, ground level surveys, also conducted during the inspection, did detect some isolated areas of low-level contamination immediately adjacent to the facility.
These survey results are consistent with prior surveys conducted by the State and the licensee. No adverse health effects would be expected from these quantities of cobalt-60. The results of the Maryland Department of the Environment inspection will be available to all interested parties in several weeks; however, aerial background survey results will not be available until February. A copy of both survey reports will be provided to you once we receive them.
I trust that this reply responds to your concerns, drhilcigned by Robxt M. Bcmsto Robert M. Bernero, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety cc:
R. Fletcher, Administrator Radiologia1 Health Program, MD DISTRIBUTION: (ED09578)
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'touncilwoman Nancy Dacek Montgomery County Council Stella B. Werner Council Office Building Rockville, MD 20850
Dear Councilwoman Dacek:
I am responding to your lettar dated November 15, 1993, to Chairman Selin where you inquired about surveys performed at Neutron Products, Inc., in Dickerson, Maryland. Specifically, you asked about information regarding the aerial background survey conducted and plans for the dissemination of survey results.
The purpose of the aerial survey wa. to determine the levels of natural background radiation and to detect the presence of man-made radiation surrounding the Neutron Products, Inc., site. The aerial survey was conducted 4
by the U.S. Department of Energy and will supplement the Maryland Department of. Environment's inspection that was conducted with assistance from the U. S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Preliminary results from the aerial survey indicated that off-site radiation levels were not distinguishable from natural background radiation.
- However, ground level surveys, also conducted during the inspection did detect some isolated areas of low-level contamination immediately adjacent to the facility.
These survey results are consistent with prior surveys conducted by the State and the licensee.
No adverse health effects would be expected from these quantities of cobalt-60.
The results of the Maryland Department of Environment inspection will be available to all interested parties in several weeks; however, aerial background survey results will not be available until February. A copy of both survey reports will be provided to you once we receive them.
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! trust that this reply responds to your, concerns.
s Sincerely,
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Robert M.'Bernero, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards cc:
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'.Counciltoman Nancy Dacek Nontgomery County Council Stella B. Wetaer Council Office Building Rockville, MD 20850
Dear Couacilwoman Dacek:
I am respondin to your letter dated November 15, 1993, to Chairman Selin where you ingu red about surveys performed at Neutron Products, Inc., in Dickerson, Maryland.
Specifically, you asked about information regarding the aerial background survey conducted and plans for the dissemination of survey results.
lhe purpose of the aerial survey was to determine the levels of natural background radiation and to detect the presence of man-made radiation surrounding the Neutron Products, Inc., site.
The aerial survey was conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy and will supplement the Maryland Department of Environment's inspection that was conducted with assistance from the V. S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Preliminary results from the aerial survey indicated that off-site radiation levels were not distinguishable from natural background radiation.
- However, ground level surveys, also conducted during the inspection did detect some isolated areas of low-leve1' contamination immediately adjacent to the facility. No adverse health' effects would be expected from these quantities of cobalt-60.
The results of'the Maryland Department of Environment inspection will be available to all interested parties in several weeks; however, aerial backgrr a survey results will not be available until February. A copy of bo, survey reports will be provided to you once we receive them.
I trust that this reply responds to your concerns.
Sincerely,
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RoberOM.Bernero, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety cc:
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'Councilwo an Nancy Dacek Montgomery Ccunty Council Stella B. Werner Council Office Building Rockville, MD 20850
Dear Councilwoman Dacek:
I am responding to your letter dated November 15, 1993, to Chairm:n Selin where you inquired about surveys performed at Neutron Products, Inc., in Dickerson, Maryland.
Specifically, you asked about information regarding the aerial background survey conducted and plans for the dissemination of survey results.
The purpose of the aerial survey was to determine the levels of natural backgrounri radiation and to detect the presence of man-made radiation surrounding the Neutron Products, Inc., site. The aerial survey was conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy and will supplement the Maryland Department of Environment's inspection that was conducted with assistance from the U. S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Preliminary results from the aerial survey indicated that off-site radiation levels were not distinguishable from natural background radiation.
The results of the Maryland Department of Environment inspection will be available to all interested parties in several weeks; however, aerial background survey results will not be available until February.
A copy of both survey reports will be provided to you once we receive them.
I trust that this reply responds to your concerns.
Sincerely, t
Robert M. Bernero, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards cc:
R. fletcher, Administrator Radiologia1 Health Program, MD DISTRIBUTI0B: (ED09578)
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.- ' 'Councilmember Nancy Dacek Montgomery County Council Stella B. Werner Council Office Building Rockville, MD 20B50
Dear Councilmember Dacek:
l I am writing-in response to your letter dated November 15, 1993, to l
Chairman Selin.wherein you inquired about surveys performed at Neutron Products,Inc.\\inDickerson, Maryland.
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information re rding the aerial background survey conducted and plans for the disseminat o of survey results.
The purpose of the'saerial survey was to determine the levels of natural background radiatio'n and to detect the presence of man-made radiation surrounding the Neutr,on Products, Inc., site. The aerial survey was conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy and will supplement the Maryland Department of Environment's inspehtion that was conducted with assistance from the V. S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Preliminary results indicated that radiation levels were not distinguishable from natural background radiation outside of an approximate 1000 foot hadius of the plant. Within that radius, the external levels of radittion from the plant combined witn the high sensitivity of the equipment made it im'possible to distinguish the presence of low levels of radioactive contamination \\ However, ground surveys around the facility did 4
detect some 1:/ lated areas orglow level radioactive contamination.
No adverse health effects would be expected from these levels of radiation.
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The Maryland Department of Environment ins)ection report will be issued in a few weeks, and will be available to the pu)11r the aerial background survey report will be available in late february. A copy of both survey reports will be provided to you upon their completion and receipt by the NRC.
I hope that this information is resp \\o(isive to your letter.
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Robert M. E,ernero, Director Office.of Nuclear Material Safety and safeguards cc:
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MEMOPANDUM/ LETTER FOR: Councilmember Nancy Dacek FROM:
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RESPONDING LETTER 11/15/93, TD (.dAIRMAN SELIN RE:
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Councilwoman Nancy Dacek Montgomery County Council Stella B. Werner Council Office Building Rockville, :10 20850
Dear Councilwoman Dacek:
I am respondin to your letter dated November 15, 1993, to Chairman Selin in whichyouinqu$redaboutsurveysperformedatNeutronProducts,Inc.,in Specifically, you asked about information regarding the Dickerson, Maryland.
aerial background survey conducted and plans for the dissemination of survey results.
The purpose of the aerial survey was to determine the levels of natural background radiation and to detect the presence of man-made radiation surrounding the Neutron Products, Inc., site. The aerial survey was conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy and will supplement the Maryland Department of the Environment's inspection that was conducted with assistance from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission.
Preliminary results from the aerial survey indicated that off-site radiation levels were not distinguishable from natural background radiation. However, ground level surveys, also aonducted during the inspection, did detect some isolated areas of low-level aontamination d amediately adjacent to the facility. These surve/ results are consistent with prior surveys conducted by the State and the licensee. No adverse health effects would be expected from these quantities of cobalt-60. The results of the Maryland Department of the Environment inspection will be available to all interested parties in several weeks; however, aerial background survey results will not be available until February. A copy of both survey reports will be provided to you once we receive them.
I trust that this reply responds to your concerns.
Sincerely,
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Robert M. Bernero, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safegt.ards cci R. Fletcher, Administrator Radiologia1 Health Program, MO
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