ML20247D961
| ML20247D961 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 04/03/1998 |
| From: | Blough A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Theilsch H THIELSCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20247D966 | List: |
| References | |
| 15000038-98-01, 15000038-98-1, EA-98-161, NUDOCS 9805180160 | |
| Download: ML20247D961 (3) | |
See also: IR 015000038/1998001
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April 3,1998
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Docket No.
150-00038
' RI License No. 3D-065-01
Helmut Thielsch
President
Thielsch Engineering, Inc.
195 Frances Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910-2211
SUBJECT:
INSPECTION NO. 150-00038/98-001
Dear Mr. Thielsch:
On March 9,1998, Eric H. Reber and Heather M. Astwood of this office conducted a safety
inspection at Bridgeport Resco, Bridgeport, Connecticut of activities authorized under the
license listed above. Your activities in NRC jurisdiction are authorized by a general license
granted by 10 CFR 150.20(a). The inspection was an examination of your licensed activities as
they relate to radiation safety and to compliance with the Commission's regulations and the
license conditions. The inspection was limited to observations by the inspector, interviews with
personnel, and a selected examination of representative records related to activities within the
NRC's jurisdiction. The inspection was limited to a review of radiographic operations performed
on February 27,1998 at Bridgeport Resco, Bridgeport, Connecticut. The findings of the
inspection were discussed with Bruce MacLure, Stephan Goodyear, and Bob Duhamer of your
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organization at the conclusion of the inspection. The enclosed report presents the results of this
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inspection.
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Based on the results of this inspection, two apparent violations were identified and are being
considered for escalated enforcement in accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and
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Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions" (Enforcement Policy), NUREG-1600. Accordingly, no
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Notice of Violation is presently being issued for these inspection findings. In addition, please be
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advised that the number and characterization of apparent violations described M the enclosed
inspection report may change as a result of further NRC review.
A predecisional enforcement conference, open to the public, to discuss these apparent
violations has been scheduled for April 21,1998, at 1:00 p.m. The NRC announces
enforcement conferences to the public by issuing a press release. The decision to hold a
predecisional enforcement conference does not mean that the NRC has determined that a
violation has occurred or that enforcement action will be taken. This conference is being held to
obtain information to enable the NRC to make an enforcement decision, such as a common
understanding of the facts, root causes, missed opportunities to identify the apparent violations
sooner, corrective actions, significance of the issues, and the need for lasting and effective
corrective action. In addition, this is an opportunity for you to point out any errors in our
inspection report and for you to provide any information conceming your perspectives on 1) the
severity of the violations,2) the application of the factors that the NRC considers when it
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determines the amount of a civil penalty that may be assessed in accordance with Section
VI.B.2 of the Enforcement Policy, and 3) any other application of the Enforcement Policy to this
case, including the exercise of discretion in accordance with Section Vll. In presenting your
corrective action, you should be aware that the promptness and comprehensiveness of your
action will be considered in assessing any civil penalty for the apparent violation. The guidance
in the enclosed NRC Information Notice 96-28, " SUGGESTED GUIDANCE RELATING TO
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DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION," may be helpful,
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You will be advised by separate correspondence of the results of our deliberations on this
matter. No response regarding these apparent violations is required at this time.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its
enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Sincerely,
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Originalsignedby George Pangburn
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A. Randolph Blough, Director
Division of Nuclear Materials Safety
Enclosures:
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Inspection Report No. 150-00038/98-001
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NUREG 1600 (Enforcement Policy)
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cc:
State of Rhode Island
State of Connecticut
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