ML20212P540
| ML20212P540 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | 05000128 |
| Issue date: | 03/11/1987 |
| From: | Gagliardo J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Richardson H TEXAS A&M UNIV., COLLEGE STATION, TX |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20212P543 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 8703160146 | |
| Download: ML20212P540 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000128/1987001
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In Reply Refer To:
Docket:
50-128/87-01
Texas A&M University
ATTN:
Dr. Herbert H. Richardson, Director
Texas Engineering Experiment Station
College Station, lexas 77843
Gentlemen:
This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr
H. D. Chaney of this office
during the period January 12-14, 1987, of activities authorized by NRC
Operating License R-83 for Texas A&M University TRIGA reactor facility, and to
the discussion of our findings with Mr. Don E. Feltz and other members of your
staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
Areas examined during the inspection included the radiation protection,
emergency preparedness, nuclear material safeguards, and physical security
programs.
The inspection also included a review of the circumstances concerning
the contamination of personnel and release of airborne radioactive material
during the handling of irradiated bromine on December 18, 1986.
Within these
areas, the inspection consisted of selective examination of procedures and
representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the
NRC inspector.
The inspection findings ara documented in the enclosed
inspection report.
During this inspection, it was found that certain of your activities were in
violation of NRC requirenents.
Consequently, you are required to respond to
these violations, in writing, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.201
of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations.
Your response should be based on the specifics contained in the Notice of
Violation enclosed with this letter.
One unresolved item is identified in paragraph 4.g of the enclosed inspection
report.
The response directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice is not subject
to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required
by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 95-511.
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