ML20234F521
| ML20234F521 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 12/31/1987 |
| From: | Martin R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Jim Larsen LARSEN LABORATORIES, INC. |
| References | |
| CAL-87-24B, EA-87-223, NUDOCS 8801110505 | |
| Download: ML20234F521 (2) | |
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i DEC 31 1987 In Reply Refer To:
Docket:
9999004/8704/ CAL 87-248 General License: Wrangler Labs, Evanston, Wyoming EA 87-223 Larsen Labs, Incorporated ATTN: John P. Larsen, President
.l 3853 North Sherwood Drive Provo, Utah 84604
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Dear Mr. Larsen:
SUBJECT:
CONFIRMATION OF ACTION LETTER This is to confirm the conversation between Mr. John P. Larsen, Wrangler Labs and.Mr. Richard L. Bangart', USNRC, Region IV on December 31, 1987. Based _on that conversation, it is my understanding that Wrangler Labs, Larse'n Labi-and/or Orion Chemical will take the following actions:
1.
Immediately cease all activities involving depleted uranium at.the Evanston, Wyoming facility until further-notice from the NRC.
Included are activities involving equipment or waste handling,. liquid. volume reduction, and decontamination. This work stoppage will stay in effect-until such time as the NRC determines that work can be. conducted without exposing individuals to elevated levels of. uranium.
2.
By January 1,1988, obtain from the following persons, urine samples for uranium and albuminuria analysis by a reputable laboratory.
Submit with these samples a background urine sample, for uranium analysis only, obtained from an individual who has not worked with depleted uranium and is known to have no lung or systemic uranium burden other than from natural background.
J.P.L.
M.J.L.
3.
Collect additional arine samples for. uranium analysis only from the two individuals identified above at a frequency of once every three (3) days until such time that the results of two consecutive samples are less than 30 pg/1. All urine samples are to be. voided into containers known to be.
free.of uranium contamination, and the date and time of; voiding are to be documented.
4.
Submit copies of the results of urine sample measurements to-this office as you receive them.
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Letter to Larsen Labs, Inc. Issuance of this Confirmation of Action Letter does not preclude the issuance of an order formalizing the above commitment.
If your understanding differs from that set forth, please call Mr. R. L. Bengart at (817) 860-8248 or Mr. D.
B. Spitzberg at (817) 850-8191 immediately.
Sincerely, ORIGINAL SIGNED BY R<DBERT D. t,taRTIN Robert D. Martin Regional Administrator cc:
Wyoming Radiation Control Program Director Utah Radiation Control Program Director bcc:
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