ML20213E155
| ML20213E155 | |
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| Site: | 07109036, 07106717, 07100615 |
| Issue date: | 10/20/1986 |
| From: | ALONSO & CARUS IRON WORKS, INC. |
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| NUDOCS 8611130034 | |
| Download: ML20213E155 (8) | |
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ALONSO & CARUS tron works,Inc.
ROAD 869, KM. 0.09, BO. PALM AS, P. O. BOX 566, CATARO, PUERTO RICO 00632 PHONE (809 7881065. TELEX NO.3450186 ALONCAR 6
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i Application for NRC QA Program Approval
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1 NOTICE:
This application contains privileged client consultant information, pricipally 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 expressed written con-3 sent and/or approval of Alonso & Carus Iron Works, Inc. and Mr. Roy A. Parker, Ph.D.
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Description of Quality Assurance Program for Type B Quantity Shipments of Radioactive Material 9.1 Organization a.
Alonso & Carus Iron Works, Inc. 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 radio-active material.
Fabrication and design of Type B pack-ages are not included.
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Chart 9A depicts the organizational structure.
1)
The Radiation Safety Officer is responsible for administration of the program, training of personnel, procurement of manufacturer's certifications, main-taining 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 pro-gram responsibility.
9.2 Quality Assurance Program Radiographers are trained to inspect radiography devices a.
prior to use or shipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations; and prepare packages for shipment in company vehicles and by common carriers.
This training is an integral part of the formal training and on-the-job training which is required of radiographers and approved under the NRC Materials License issued to Alonso & Carus Iron Works, Inc.
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The QA program will be viable, requiring management ap-proval, and the program encompasses specific requirements stated in the package approval for use, and general ra-diation safety and shipping requirements.
Manufacturer's certifications will be requested and main-c.
tained on all NRC Type B packagen manufactured and pro-cured after January 1, 1979.
9.3 Document Control a.
Packaging, shipping, inspecting and handling instructions from the manufacturers shall be maintained for each model Type B package.
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The RSO shall insure that the shipment and transpor-tations of Type B packages is conducted in accordance with the above documents.
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9.4 Handling, Shipping Transporting and Storage a.
Packaging - Radiography devices dvdl be packaged as follows (in accordance with the manufacturer's ins-tructions) :
l Gamma Century Series USA /9135/B (U) or USA /6717/B (U)
Gamma C-10 USA /6717/B (U)
The package must be inspected to determine that it is the appropriate specification, in good physical con-1 dition and is properly sealed.
The above package may be placed in another container or overpack.
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Markings 1)
Proper shipping name and identification number RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, SPEC 3AL FORM, N.O.S. UN2974 2)
Package Identification e.g. USA /9135/B(U) TYPE B Outside container in lieu of package identifica-tion, INSIDE PACKAGE COMPLIES WITH PRESCRIBED SPECIFICATION 3)
Consignor's name and address ALONSO & CARUS IRON WORKS, INC.
STATE ROAD 869, BO. PALMAS, CATAMO, P.R.
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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 exceed the limits specified in the follow-ing table:
LABEL SURFACE MAXIMUM TRANSPORT x
mrem /hr INDEX Radioactive White I 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.
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When a radioactive material package is offered for transportation by a common carrier the surface ra-diation level must not exceed 200 mrem /hr and the transport index must not exceed 1.0.
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One CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY. label must be affixed to the package when offered for transportation by air.
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Placards and Signs 1)
RADIOACTIVE placard - Vehicle or dark room in which radioactive material is transported will be identi-fied with RADIOACTIVE placards visible on four sides of the vehicle when transporting a Radioactive Yellow III labeled package.
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CAUTION - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL sign with radiation symbol may be placed on dark room whenever radio-active material is transported inside, although it is not required during transportation.
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the camera is not packaged for transportation, then a CAUTION - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL sign must be placed on the dark room.)
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Radiation Survey 1)
Survey ~the outside of the vehicle to be certain that radiation levels do not exceed 200 mR/hr at any ex-terior 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 devi-ces'the radiation levels must not exceed 2 mR/hr or 100 mR in seven days at any accessible exterior sur-face.'
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If the cab is to be accessible to the driver when at the controls.and evident to anyone entering the cab when the driver is not present or incapacitated.
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Shipping papers must contain the following informa-tion:
a)~ Proper shipping name and identification number
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e.g. RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, SPECIAL FORM, N.O.S.
UN 2974 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 transpor-tation by air.
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Certification statement when offered for trans-3 portation by a common carrier.
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When offered for transportation by air the following statement must be added to the certification statement:
This shipment; is within the limitations prescribed for cargo aircra:'t only.
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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.
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Radiography personnel will determine the completeness of package inspection and presence of manufacturer's certifications before shipment.
9.5 Inspections, Surveys and Maintenance Reports Inspections and surveys are performed daily prior to a.
use by radiographers on Type B packages pursuant to the approved Alonso & Carus Iron Works, Inc. operating and emergency procedures.
Equipment and packaging re-quiring maintenance is brought to the. attention of the RSO by radiographers when eqqipment is returned to per-manent 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.
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Quarterly inspections and maintenance of Type B pack-ages will be performed by the RSO and reports main-tained for two years pursuant to the requirements of 10CFR 34.28.
t 9.6 Quality Assurance Records a.
Utilization logs, shipment records, package surveys and quarterly inspecticn records will be maintained for at least two years in accordance with the requi-ren.a.ts of 10 CFR Part 20 and Part 34.
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Training records of personnel are maintained for at least three years in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 34.
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Procedures and instructions for equipment and pack-aging are maintained by the Radiation Safety Officer for the duration of possession of the equipment and packaging.
9.7 Audits Radiographers receive an unannounced audit in the field a.
at least quarterly by the RSO.
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The audit determines if a radiographer is performing the daily inspection of the equipment, including Type B pack-ages, prior to use; and that the radiographer is properly preparing the Type B pepkages for transportation.
A check-list 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).
Any deficiencies revealed by the audits are brought to the c.
radiographer and corrected.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Chairman of the Board Q.C. Manager Radiation Protection Officer Radiographers Assistant Radiographers Revision 0
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