ML20214N127
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| Site: | Saxton File:GPU Nuclear icon.png |
| Issue date: | 08/28/1986 |
| From: | Elsasser T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Tydeman J AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
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| Download: ML20214N127 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000146/1986165
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Mr. James Tydeman
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Saxton, Pennsylvania
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Dear Mr. Tydeman:
This is in response to your letters of April 15, June 15, and August 14 all of this
year.
Your interest in current events at the Saxton plant as well as the requests
outlined in the above correspondence were discussed during our telephone conversa-
tion on August 25, 1986.
This letter is a followup to our conversation and pro-
vides information relative to past events and future plans for Saxton.
As I indi-
cated, we apologize to you for the delay in responding to your requests. We un-
derstand your concern and the concern of the local population in keeping abreast
of plans for potential dismantlement and decommissioning of Saxton.
As outlined
later in this letter, I have initiated steps to improve communications between
yourself and the NRC with respect to the Saxton facility.
The concerns outlined in your correspondence appear to lie in two general areas.
The first, addressed in your letters of April 15 and June 15 relate to dosimetry
discrepancies identified by the licensee which occurred in 1970.
The other general
concern relates to present activities at Saxton which are preliminary to dismantle-
ment and possible decommissioning of the facility.
This latter concern was dis-
cussed at length during our telephone conversation.
With respect to the apparent exposure discrepancies, enclosed please find the NRC
Region I report which addressed the meeting held with GPU here in the Region I
office on February 18, 1986.
Also enclosed is correspondence from GPU to NRC
Region I which summarizes the findings of their investigation into the apparent
exposure discrepancies which were discovered in October 1985 related to events
which occurred in the 1969-1970 time frame.
As we discussed on the telephone, NRC
is satisfied with GPU's investigation of this matter.
GPU hired a consultant to
investigate this matter, and we have discussed this investigation report with them
on the telephone.
The enclosed GPU letter of June 17, 1986 is an accurate summary
of that report.
Two other items are also pertinent to your interest in the exposure discrepancies.
There was a question of whether three or four individuals were involved in the in-
vestigation. As we discussed, there were four film badges involved, but only three
of these were assigned to specific individuals.
You had also requested the names
of the individuals involved.
Also as we discussed, privacy act considerations
prevents us from obtaining and releasing to you those names.
However, as I told
you all three individuals were personally interviewed by GPU's consultant and they
are satisfied that this matter has been properly resolved.
If you should have
further questions in this area, the appropriate NRC Region I contact is
Mohammed Shanbaky.
Dr. Shanbaky, who is Chief of the Facilities Radiation Pro-
tection Section, can be reached at (215) 337-5258.
His section has cognizance
of all matters pertaining to radiological controls at Saxton.
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On July 25, a meeting was held between NRC and GPU here in the Region I office.
The report of that meeting is also enclosed, as you requested.
The main topic of
that meeting was GPU's plans for disposal of the large quantity of groundwater
in-leakage which exists at the Saxton site.
Plans for dismantlement were only
mentioned in passing at that meeting.
As we discussed, the formal procedure for dismantlement and decommissioning comes
under the purview of our office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR).
The contact
in this regard is Robert Carter who can be reached at (301) 492-8206.
I believe
that you have had previous dealings with Mr. Carter relating to Saxton.
In this
regard, a meeting has been tentatively scheduled between NRR and GPU on September
10, 1986 to discuss GPU's future plans for Saxton.
Items such as the formal pro-
cess to be followed by GPU with regard to dismantlement and decommissioning will
be discussed at that meeting.
Subsequent to this meeting, NRR will establish the
necessary procedural steps to be followed by GPU with respect to future activities
at the Saxton site.
Again, let me apologize for the delay in responding to your requests for informa-
tion pertaining to Saxton.
I hope the enclosures and information provided in this
letter have been responsive to your needs.
If you require additional information,
please write or contact me directly at (215) 337-5378.
To further improve NRC
Region I communication with you on this issue, I have included your name on our
normal distribution list for correspondence related to the Saxton facility.
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General Public Utilities Nuclear
ATTN: Mr. R. Heward, Jr.
Vice-President
Radiological and Environmental Controls
P. O. Box 480
Middletown, Pennsylvania
17057
Gentlemen:
Subject:
Saxton Nuclear Facility Personnel Dosimetry Discrepancies
(NRC Region I Meeting 86-165)
A meeting was held at the NRC Region I office on February 18, 1986 between
representatives of GPU Nuclear Corporation end the NRC Region I staff concern-
ing personnel dosimetry records from the Saxton Nuclear Facility.
The subjects discussed at this meeting and a listing of individuals attending
the meeting are included in the NRC Region 1 Sumary, which is enclosed with
this letter.
No reply to this letter is required.
Your cooperation with us is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Division of Radiation Safety
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NRC Region I Meeting Sumary M86-165
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Meeting Conducted: February 18, 1986
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A meeting was held February 18, 1986, between representatives of GPU Nuclear
Corporation and NRC Region I staff to discuss the preliminary results of an
investigation of personnel dosimetry record anomalies found while GPU was com-
the Saxton Nuclear Facility (now decomis-
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Licensee Fersonnel, General Public Utilities (GPU)
Mr. J. Hildebrand, Manager, Radiation Protection
Mr. G. Loddy, Consultant
Mr. M. Ikbal, GPU
Mr. D. McGan, GPU
Mr. M. Roach, GPU
NRC Personnel
Dr. R. Bellamy, Chief, Emergency Preparedness and Radiological Protection
Branch
Dr. M. Shanbaky, Chief, Facilities Radiation Protection Section
Mr. E. McCabe, Chief, Reactor Projects Section 3B
Mr. R. Summers, Project Engineer
Mr. J. White, Senior Radiation Specialist
Meeting Details
On February 18, 1986, a meeting was held at the NRC Region I Office to discuss
the licensee's preliminary investigation into exposure record discrepancies
associated with some workers previously employed at the Saxton Nuclear
Facility (now decomissioned). The records in question were for the period of
exposure from 1969 to 1970 and indicated anomalous dosimetry data for about
three personnel. The records were found November 7,1985, while the licensee
was attempting to compile a personnel exposure records file for the Saxton
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facility.
The NRC was subsequently informed of record discrepancies and of
the licensee's efforts to resolve the data.
The licensee presented the results of a preliminary evaluation and outlined
the investigative technique employed.
Since the dosimetry processor is
defunct, difficulty has been experienced in obtaining records that may clarify
the anomalous data.
The licensee will continue his efforts to fully explain the discrepancies in
the records and committed to inform the Region by May 30, 1986 on conclusions
derived from the investigation.
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