ML20214A399

Forwards IE Info Notice 86-028, Telephone Numbers to NRC Operations Ctr & Regional Ofcs, Indicating Proper Points of Contact for Notifications & Current Telephone Numbers in Light of Questions Re Research Reactor Emergency Response

ML20214A399
Person / Time
Site:	North Carolina State University
Issue date:	05/01/1987
From:	Collins P NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
To:	Turinsky P North Carolina State University, RALEIGH, NC
References
IEIN-86-028, IEIN-86-28, NUDOCS 8705190438
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. . IV afclcd 11AY 011987 orth Carolina State University v ATTN: Dr. Paul J. Turinsky, Head Department of Nuclear Engineering Box 7909 Raleigh, NC 27695-7909 Gentlemen:

SUBJECT:

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR RESEARCH REACTOR LICENSEES Recent questions have arisen concerning the proper NRC contact for receipt of research reactor licensee emergency notifications during both drills and real situations.

In the past, several research reactor licensees have been making emergency notifications to their respective NRR project managers. This is contrary to the system NRC has established to handle such emergency communications.

Specifically, all notifications (including those for drills) should be made to the appropriate Regional Office or to the NRC Operations Center. in Bethesda, Maryland. Using the proper channels will assure that the . appropriate information will be disseminated within our own organization, such that a timely and efficient NRC response can be initiated if necessary.

Please find enclosed IE Information Notice No. 86-28: . Telephone numbers to the NRC Operations Center and Regional Offices. This notice indicates the proper points of contact for notifications as well as the current telephone numbers for each.

If you should have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Thomas R. Decker at (404) 331-2559.

Sincerely, Douglas M.- Collins, Chief Emergency Preparedness and Radiological Protection Branch Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards

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0FFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, 0;C. 20555 April 24, 1986 IE INFORMATION N0. 86-28: TELEPHONE NUMBERS TO THE NRC QPERATIONS CENTER AND REGIONAL OFFICES Addressees:

All NRC licensees except nuclear power facilities and fuel facilities with an 1

installed Emergency Notification System (ENS).

Purpose:

This notice is being issued to ensure that recipients are aware of the correct corrercial telephone numbers for the NRC that are to be used to report incia dents and reportable items as required by the regulations and license ccndi-tions. In addition, it is considered prudent th.at recipients assure that other telephone numbers used for emergency notifications are correct, and provisions l exist for periodic updating, j

It is expected that recipients will review and forward the information in this notice to cognizant individuals for review and appropriata use. Suggesti6ns contained in .this information notice do not constitute NRC requirements; therefore, no specific action or written response is required.

Description of Circumstances:

As a result of the incident at the Sequoyah Fuels Corporatten on January 4,1986, it was deter =ined that so*e telephone nebers held by the i

licensee for emergency notification and assistance were incorrect. For exas-ple, the numbers for the NRC Region IV cffice and 00E emergency radiological assistance were incorrect. In addition, the DOE number was improperly identi-fied in the radiological contingency plan under a listing for NRC. A preliai-nary review of other contingency plans indicated that this situation is not unique to Sequoyah Fuels Corporation, j Discussion:

The following coetercial telephone numbers are available for notification to the NRC of incidents and reportable items during normal office hours.

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IN 86-28 April 24. 1986' Page 2 of 3 Region I, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania (215)337-5000 Region II, Atlanta, Georgia (404)331-4503 Region III, Glen Ellyn Illinois (312)790-5500 Region IV, Arlinaton, Texas (817)860-8100 Region IV Uranium Recovery Field Office, Denver, Colorado (303)236-2805 Region V, Walnut Creek, California (415)943-3700 During non-office hours, the NRC Operations Center in Bethesda, Maryland, is available at the following co mercial numbers on a 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> basis to receive notification of incidents and reportable items which must be reported prior to the opening of the regional office during the next working day.

NRC Operations Center (24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />), Bethesda, Maryland (301)951-0550 (301)427-4056 (8ackup)

(301)427-4259 (Backup)

(301)492-8893 (Backup) l

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IN 86-28 April 24, 1986 Page 3 of 3 No specific action or written response is required by this information notice.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the regional emergency response coordinator in the appropriate NRC regional office or the NRC Headquarters incident response contact listed in this notice.

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Edward Jordan, Director

. Divisio of Emergency Preparedness and Engineering Response Office of Inspection and Enforcement Technical Contacts: Xen Ferlic, RI Bill Stansberry, RII (215)337-5000 (404)331-4503 Linda Kers, RIII Gene Bates, RIV (312)790-5500 (817)860-8100 Emilio Garcia, RV Shirley Simonds, IE (415)943-3700 (301)492-9622

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