ML20246M954

Responds to NRC Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insps 50-054/89-02 & 70-0687/89-02 on 890328-31.Corrective Actions:Refresher Training Performed Re Contamination Control Aspects of Operation & Handbook Prepared

ML20246M954
Person / Time
Site:	05000054, 07000687
Issue date:	05/08/1989
From:	Mcgovern J CINTICHEM, INC.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
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NUDOCS 8905190310
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.s ClNTICHEM, INC.

['p a wholly owned subsidiary of Medi-Physics, Inc. P.O. BOX B18. TUXEDO, NEW YORK 10987 - [914} 351-2131 4

May 8, 1989

'U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 Gentlemen:

SUBJECT:

_ Notice of Violation Response for Inspection Numbers 50-54/89-02; 70-687/89-02 Pursuant to the routine radiological controls inspection conducted by Mr. R. L. Nimitz at our site on March 28 - 31, 1989, Cintichem, ,Inc. submits the following in response to the identified violation from this inspection.

VIOLATION:

SNM License No. 639 requires in Section 3.2.1.1 that hand and foot counters capable of detecting alpha and or beta-gamma contamination, as appropriate, be provided at routine exits of the facility. Employees shall be required to monitor themselves and report contamination levels above alarm set points.

Contrary to the above, as of March 31, 1989 and for an undetermined period of time prior to this date, numerous

. individuals monitoring themselves for beta-gamma cor.tamination at the main exit from the facility, actuated counter alarm set points and the employees did not make notifications of the instances.

CINTICHEM RESPONSE:

A written general reminder has been distributed to all Cintichem employees stressing the importance of compliance with our safety procedures and policies at all times. Refresher training has been performed with specific departments regarding contamination control aspects of our operations, including personnel radiation control requirements. In addition, a contamination control handbook has been prepared to help provide further guidance to all personnel. To help avoid further violations in this area, management audits of our workplace have been increcced to help JJM/76.89B g51%$ $ 0 y ' '

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RESPONSE TO INSPECTIONS 50-54/89-02; 70-687/89-02

,' MAY 8, 1989 PAGE 2-CINTICHEM RESPONSE: (continued) assure personnel compliance with our internal procedures and i policies. The Health Physics staff is performing periodic '

surveillance of personnel frisking techniques and checkout procedures during lunch breaks, quitting time, etc. to help  ;

assure appropriate control and documentation -of contamination '

prior to personnel exiting our f acility. All personnel have {

responded positively and are apparently complying with our I' internal requirements, policies and procedures. Each of these items have been implemented as of the date of this correspondence indicating our full compliance.

If further. information or clarification c' 'ny area of this correspondence is necessary, please contact r.,

Sincerely, i M< <

. . MCGovern Plant Manager JJMcG/bjc cc: U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region 1 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Attention: Mr. Ronald R. Bellamy, Chief Facilities Radiological Safety and Safeguards Branch Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. O. Box 38 Buchanan, NY 10511 Attention: Mr. Peter Kelley Resident Inspector JJM/76.89B

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