ML20235P103

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Forwards Tech Specs,Rewritten Per Ansi/Ans 15.1 - 1982,in Response to Recipient 870826 Request for Addl Info.No Detectable Gamma Radiation,Neutron Flux,Beta Contamination or Removable Alpha Contamination Found in Reactor
ML20235P103
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Site: 05000262
Issue date: 09/29/1987
From: Stohlton J
Brigham Young University, PROVO, UT
To: Alexander Adams
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Dear Hr. Adems:

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1, The present radiological status of the reactor, as of September 28, 1987, is as follows:

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No detectable gamma radiation encountered in the facility, nor at the surface of the reactor utilizing.a '

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No detectable neutron flux, utilizing a Vidtoreen i

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.. No removable alpna contamination, utilizing swipes and t

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s a-scintillation counter.

'No detectable beta contamination., utilizing an Eberline PRM-4A instrument with a HP-260 probe.

Measurements were taken from the floor, the top of the

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reactor,.and the surface of the reactor near each port.

TLD dosimetry monitors' recorded 0, 17,.and 10 millirems during the J

quarter from April to June,1987.

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The Radiation safety: Committee has determined that the l

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, shielding water will not be removed until after the Pu/Be source has been removed.

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Under current license provisions, Sectio'n II.D.1./

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the' reactor.

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with. the current configuration (fuel has. been removed),

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facility is 'no longer in use.

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-infrequent exposure-potential to university or comunity personnel.

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The Technical Specifications have been rewritten in accordence with ANSI /ANS 15.1 -'1982.

The operational checks',3and monitoring sections found in license sectionrJ3.C.jand);D. were facluded insofar as they remain 3ppliciple to our reactor.

I trust tharthis' info'3rmationis. sufficient to answer your questions.

We look forwand t6 hearing from you.

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