ML20214F910

Lists Items of Discussion at Enforcement Conference Re Insp Rept 50-148/86-01.Univ Still Wishes to Dispose of Radwaste W/O Having Complete Dismantling & Decommissioning Plan

ML20214F910
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Site:	05000148
Issue date:	11/07/1986
From:	Rosson H KANSAS, UNIV. OF, LAWRENCE, KS
To:	Bangart R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAS 66045-2223

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Attn: Mr. Richard L. Bangart Re: Enforcement Conference, NRC Inspection Report 50-148/86-01

Dear Mr. Bangart:

I am pleased that we had the opportunity to meet at the enforcement conference to discuss matters concerning the inspection report. I hope that both NRC and KU now have a better understanding of the facts and of the possible citations of violations which may later be brought. As a follow-up I wish to summarize what I think were the important facts and some of the responses brought out at the conference:

1. Items 16f and 16g: KU agreed with the allegations. Corrective measures had been taken prior to the conference so that we should no longer be in apparent violation.

2. Item 20b: KU agreed that after the fuel shipment, the security system was deactivated. However, security has not been compromised since there is nothing to secure. KU agreed to reactivate the system so that we should no longer be in technical violation. [ Reactivated November 4, 1986.]

3 Item 3: NRC agreed that the cited possible violations occurred subsequent to the shipment of fuel, [that is, after February 2, 1986]

and were not related to the fuel removal or fuel shipment activities.

KU agreed that certain items within the reactor had been removed after the fuel had been shipped and that we had intended to dispose of the items as radioactive waste. However, such disposal did not occur because of intervention by the NRC. [An inventory of these items is attached. The items total 45 pounds and contain 0.96 mci of co-60.]

KU agreed that specific written procedures and a written safety analysis had not been prepared for the removal of the items. NRC agreed that health and safety were not the issues, and that the removal had been accomplished in a safe and careful manner.

4. KU still wishes to dispose of the components discussed above. NRC will investigate the possibility of permitting the disposal without having a complete dismantling and decommissioning plan, k D

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I would appreciate your response to this summary to include any changes or additions you think should be made.

Sincer ly, Harold F. Rosson k

Reactor Director Enclosure Copy w/ enc 1: Carl Locke Bob Bearse Vicki Thomas

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RADIATION SAFETY SERVICE THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Lawrence, Konsos 66045 Nuclear Reactor Center Phone: (913) 864-4089 November 5, 1986 Structural Parts of the Reactor P

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- Control rods and sheaths (3.each) negligible 22

- Grid (2 plates) 0.06 18 h - Bolts and alumintim angles (2 angles) 0.90 5 I, (15-20 bolts) TOTAL 0.96 mci 45 lbs d

of Co-60 The only isotope that was found to be present was Co-60. This was determined by an MCA. The most activity was located in the stainless steel bolts which held the grid plates together, and which connected the control sheaths to the control units.

4 M. Lemon The parts could easily fit into a volume of approximately 1.5 to 2.0 cubic feet. (less than 1/3 of a 55 gallon drum)

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