ML20236M135
| ML20236M135 | |
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| Issue date: | 04/15/1986 |
| From: | Everett R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
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| Download: ML20236M135 (7) | |
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of this office byInfremoVible alp]na surveys of the material for uranium con-performed direct, On March 19, 1986, we-
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l tamination with the results expresged below in disintegrations per minute per-100 square centimeters (dps/100 cm ).
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natural uranium surface contamination in unrestricted areas:
1 Canvas Sample MRC Limit Direct Alpha 22 5,000 (averaged over area) l Removable Alpha 0
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We have forwarded the sample to Dale McHard of the Oklahoma Department of I
Health for any further chemical analysis deeped necessary.
Sincerely, Originai Signed by:
R.L BANGART R. J._Everett, Ch'ef Nuclear Materials Safety Section ec:
Oklahoma Radiation Control Program Director bec:
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Regional Office Policy Guide No. 1503, Revision ~0 REGION IV RESPONSE TO INCIDENTS AT SEQU0YAH FUELS FACILITY l
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Purpose:
This Policy Guide establishes actions to be taken.or considered by RIV management upon notification by Sequoyah Fuels Corporation of a l
reportable event.
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Discussion:
Predetermined emergency actions should facilitate RIV's response.
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Action:
Upon notification by Sequoyah Fuels Corporation that a. reportable event has occurred, the Director, DRSS or his delegate'will review the attached guidance and will recommend a response plan to the Regional Administrator.
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Contact:
Suggestions or comments should be directed to the Director, DRSS, Ext.
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Effective Date:
This Policy Guide is in effect when issued.
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Region IV Response to Incidents at Sequoyah Fuels Facility (Docket 40-08027) i 1.
Sequoyah Fuels is required to report incidents to the NRC as specified in l
the following:
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10 CFR Part 20.401 - 20.405 l
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NRC License SUB-1010 dated September 20, 1985 i
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NRC Order Modifying License dated October 2, 1986 l
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Sequoyah Facility Contingency Plan (located in Region IV Emergency i
Response Center)
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Region IV Evaluation and Response to Reported Incidents
References:
Region IV Contingency Plans IE Manual Chapter 2820 (August 20, 1986) " Followup Actions to Incidents Involving Fuel Facility or Material Licensees" l
"NRC Response Plan for Incidents Involving Nuclear Material in Unauthorized Places," June 28, 1985 Discussion:
The Sequoyah Fuels Contingency Plan (CP) requires immediate y
notification of NRC and other appropriate agencies of certain events which may not be covered under the reporting i
requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 20.
The CP calls for j
the classification of events above a threshold severity as one of the following:
Unusual Event f
Alert Site Area Emergency General Emergency 1
Once classified, events can be upgraded or downgraded
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j Events classified as Alerts, Site Area Emergencies, or i
General Emergencies must be reported to the NRC Response Center according to the CP.
Unusual Events are typically not reported.
The following event classifications are defined, and examples given according to the CP as follows:
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Alert - Events are in process or have occurred which involve an actual or potential substantial degradation of the level 1
of safety of the facility.
Any releases of radioactive or I
hazardous materials may be significant onsite, but are expected to be well below concentrations potentially significant to the health and safety of the offsite public.
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Examples of Alert Events:
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(1) Significant ufo release (gasket failure, filling pigtail 1
rupture, loss of fluorination tower containment).
Airborne l
concentrations expected to exceed 1 MPC at the site boundary.
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(2). Major loss of uranium containment due to process equipment-failure or maintenance on primary uranium systems.. Airborne concentrations.are expected to exceed.1 HPC at the site boundary.
(3) Small fire within the process area, or UFs storage areas.
(4) Significant potential for breach of retention basin embankment; e.g., due to natural phenomena.
(5) Anticipated demonstrator activity or planned activity of a militant gronp.
I (6) Security compromise:
confirmed ongoing breach of security (e.g., trespassers presently inside the protected area).
(7) Natural phenomenon experienced:
- Tornado touchdown onsite.
- Earthquake of sufficient strength to cause structural damage to facility buildings.
(8) Other hazards experienced or projected:
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Onsita explosion resulting in structural or equipment damage I
affecting facility operation, b.
Site Area Emergency - Events are in process or have occurred which involved actual or likely major failures of plant functions needed for protection of the public. Offsite releases are not expected to represent a threat to public health and safety.
Examples of Site Area Emergencies:
(1) Major UFe release (cylinder plug or valve leaking 'within or outside the plant building).
Airborne concentrations expected to exceed 1 MPC at an offsite environmental monitoring station.
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(2) Major loss of Ua0s dry powder (tornado resulting in release of j
drummed feed material to the unrestricted area).
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plant.
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m, (4) Retention basin failure with uncontrolled liquid release i
offsite.
(5) Security breach:
imminent loss of physical control of the l
facility.
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General Emergency - Events are in process or have occurred which involve an actual or imminent major release of hazardous materials.
Release can be reasonably.
expected to represent a threat to the public health and safety for areas beyond the site boundary.
(Protected Area)
Examples of General Emergency Events:
(1) Major UFs release.
Rupture of one cold trap or one hot cylinder i
with a substantial portion of the contents being released.
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(2) Control Room and/or site evacuation.
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l (3) A major fire causing extensive facility damage.
l (4) Security breach:
loss of physical _ control of the facility or I
sustained damage to vital areas / systems at the facility due to l
sabotage.
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Ar. tion: When incidents, which require reporting by NRC regulations, are i
l reported to Region IV, evaluation and follow-up actions will follow the guidance of MC 2820.
Examples of this guidance are as follows:
Event Actions l
Whole-body exposure of a Dispatch inspector to site member of the public in Prepare PM and/or daily l
excess of 0.5 rem / year report Release of radioactive material SAME to unrestricted areas in excess of ten times the limits of 10 CFR 20.106 For events and incidents that fall under the Sequoyah Facility Contingency l
Plan and have been properly classified as an alert, Site Area Emergency, or General Emergency, the Region IV response will be as follows:
Classification Action Alert Region IV Incident Response Plan, standby mode.
The regional office will staff its Incident l
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