ML20247L366

Application for Amend,Renewing License SNM-507,deleting Ft Toyama as Radiation Protection Officer & Adding CR Wallace & Adding E Fong, Rl Butler,Er Enz & Qy Luke as Users

ML20247L366
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Site:	07000553
Issue date:	04/17/1989
From:	Wallace C ARMY, DEPT. OF
To:	Riedlinger B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
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{{#Wiki_filter:_- @rr DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US ARMY AREA TMDE SUPPORT CENTER-SACRAMENT 3 SACRAMENTO ARMY oEPoT SACRAMENTO, CALIFottNIA 95813-5035 tow or AMKTM-CW-SA 17 April 1989 MEMORANDUM THRU: Chief, U.S. Army Calibration and Repait Center-Sacramento, ATTN: AMXTM-CW-SA, Sacramento Army Depot, Sacramento, CA 95813-5035 Commander, U.S. Army TMDE Support Group, ATTN: AMXTM-SR, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5400 FOR: United States Nuclear Regulatory Commicsion, Region V,1450 Maria Lane, Suite 210, ATTN: Beth A. Riedlinger (Mail Control Number: 70697), Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5368

SUBJECT:

Renewal of Special Nuclear License fSNM-507 1. Request action be taken to amend and renew our Special Nuclear Material License #SNM-507 (see enel 1). 2. The following chinges are requested: a. Delete Frederick T. Toyama as RPO. b. Add Charles R. Wallace as RPO. c. Add Eugene Fong, Robert L. Butler, Edward R. Enz and Quan Y. Luke as users. l l ( d. Delete Charles E. Cerdel, Joseph F. DeMelo, James C. Ralls and Ida M. Jones as individual users. e. Add Elbert E. Anderson as Alternate RPO. cLL a. aam-. Enci CHARLES R. WALLACE Radiological Protection Officer CF: Army Primary Nucleonics Laboratory Pat Elker W% 2 Ll' [f*G.,k.*,; n~ H f,..' ';I

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e DATA SHEET (U-235 and PU-239) 1. Name of Applicant: Department of the Army U.S. Army Area Calibration and Repair Center-Sacramento Sacramento Army Depot Sacramento, CA 95813-5035 2. The description of the sources are as follows: Eighty grams of Plutonium-239 is mixed homogeneously with Beryllium in a. proportions that gives maximum neutron flux. b. Two grams of Uranium-235 (enriched) is incorporated in a neutron

detector, Approximately four hundred and eight (408) micrograms of Plutonium-239 c.

are electrolytically deposited on metal plates end are: (1) Three sets of rectangular calibration sources manufactured by Eber-line Instrument Corporation. Each Set consists of three rectangular metal plates electrolytically deposited of Plutonium. The three sources contain approximately 60 micrograms, 6 micrograms, and 0.6 micrograms of Plutonium. (2) Three sets of disc sources manufactured by Eberline Instrument Corporation. Each set consists of three each metal disc sources electro-lytically deposited of Plutonium. The three sources in each set contain approximately 1 microgram, 0.1 microgram, and 0.02 microgram of Plutonium. (3) Four each rectangular metal sources manufactured by Monsanto Chemical Company. Each rectanuglar source consists of metal plate electro-lytically deposited of Plutonium. The four sources contain approximately 1 microgram, 0.1 microgram, 0.04 microgram, and 0.02 microgram of Plutonium. (4) One each disc calibration source manufactured by Eberline Instru-ment Coproration. The Plutonium-239 material is electrodeposited uniformly on a nickel disc. The disc source contains approximately 200 micrograms of Pluton-ium (Eberline Model DNS-16 Special). The four hundred and eight (408) micrograms Plutonium-239 electro-lytically deposited on metal plates will be used by any personnel specificed in paragraph 5 below anywhere in the United States or overseas. 1 ACi -

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l l e e DATA SHEET (Cont'd) 3. The material is requested for an indefinite loan and the license is request-ed for an indefinite period of time. 4. The sources are as follows: a. The Plutonium Beryllium Neutron Source is used to calibrate survey in-struments, neutron detectors, film badges, etc., (see Appendix B for method). b. Uranium-235 is in a Neutron Detector. c. The Plutonium-239 sources will be used to calibrate counters, survey instruments, counting systems, etc. Personnel using Plutonium sources will follow the safety procedure, as outlined (see Appendix A). These sources are kept at the Sacramento Army Depot (SAAD), and will be under the responsibility-of the Radiolog. cal Protection Officer and user and will be secured from unauthorized use. The use will monitor himself whenver there is a possibility of himself/herself becoming contaminated. The following action is required in the event of a known or suspected internal exposure: (1) Notify the Radiological Protection Officer (RPO), AUT0 VON 839-3561; Commerical (916) 388-3561. (2) Seek medical advice from the medical officer. 5. Persons responsible for control, safety, and use of special nuclear materials are: Charles R. Wallace and Elbert E. Anderson. The users are: Robert L. Butler, Eugene (NMI) Fong and Edward R. Enz (see Appendix C). 6. Drawing Number 1 shows the layout of the U. S. Army Area Calibration and Repair Center-Sacramento building. Drawing Number 2 shows the manner in which the Plutonium Beryllium Neutron Source is used. Appendix D shows equipment for radia-tion detection. Appendix E shows general radiation safety and procedures. 7. Wipe testing for removable contamination of all special nuclear material sources will be performed on three-month intervals. The method for performing wipe tests will be sufficiently sensitive to detect minimum detectable activity of 4.85 X 10-5 microcuries. A permanent record will be keep of all wipe test results, including negative results. The record will include: a. Location, date, and minimum detectable activity of the equipment used. b. Name of person conducting the survey. l 2 l l

.m.._. w _a__,_ DATA SHEET'(Cont'd). Corrective actien taken in case of contamination, the exposure rate, the c. rsduced. contamination levels or exposure rates after' corrective action ~ and cny appropriate comments. 'd.. Surveys will be conducted and' posted for maximum readings. A copy 'cf emergency procedures will.be posted in the work area with the.information es. required by NRC Regulatory. Guide 10.3, paragraph 4.6.9.' 8. Waste Disposal will be in accordance with AR 385-11 (see Appendix F 3

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US ARMY AREA TMDE SUPPORT CENTE4&ACRAMENTo SACRAMENTO ARMY DEPOT SACRAMENTO. cAuFORNLA 95813-5035 U.S. ARMY PRIMARY NUCLEONICS LABORATORY REPORT OF CALIBRATION Survey Meter Calibration' Report knar: DIC: tnufteturer: Type: o Ion Chamber o CM o NaI(TI) o istar model: Meter S/N: Probe model: Probe S/N: Oclibration Source: mci of mR/hr at in on , 19 I strument checks: Battery check: mR/hr or Constancy check: o integral check source indicates mR/hr ] ] Calibration Geometry: Winds : o open o closed o fixed Pul Gen Pul Gen Milliaec CPM Scale Millisec CPM Scale CPM MR/Br Range Reading CorFae CPM MR/Hr Range Reading CorFac l Avarege Correction Factors: 1 Name: 1 i Date: c:nct #/ AMXTM-CW-SA,N., 396-2 ~

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L;r.; 54. ,I TABLE OF CONTENTS I Safety Procedure of Electrodeposit Plutonium Sources... Appendix A Operating Procedure on Plutonium Bery!!ium. .... Appendix B j . Training of Experience (Personnel)............ Appendix C i Type of: Instrument.-. ...... Appendix D SOP Army Primary Nucleonics Lab Procedures. ......' Appendix E i Was te' Disposal AR 385-11............... _.. Appendix F Nucleonics Bldg #300................... Drawing #1 West Calibration Room .... Drawing #2 e l

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AFfENDIX-A WARNING RADIATION HAZARD Plutonium 239 (Pu239) is dangerous to living tissue. Small amounts of Pu239, when. Inhaled, ingested, or absorbed in open cuts or wounds, can cause serious illness or death. To avoid accident, observe the following: -Use'and store'the calibrator only in designated radiation controlled areas. Do not eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics,-or store food stuffs, drinks, tobacco, or cosmetics where. the calibrator are used or stored. D'o' not allow personnel with open skin wounds to handle or work with the calibrators without the approval of the medical officer and the (local) Radiation Protection Officer (RPO). Prohibit loitering in the area by unauthorized personnel. Handle the calibrator carefully. Do not drop,' rough handle, alter or damage it'in any way.. Mishandling can cause source leakage. Do not touch the~ source surface with your hands. Wear plastic or surgical type protective gloves which allow sufficient dexterity during calibration and leak testing. ' Avoid contact of objects, such as tools, instruments, and components of the set, with the sources. Always' wash and dry your hands thoroughly after handling the calibrator; check your hands with a low-range alpha radiae meter; repeat the washing and drying, if necessary. Notify the Radiation Protection Officcer if washing does not remove contamination. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE SOURCE OR SOURCE HOLDERS. l~ 1^ w-

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APPENDIX B OPERATING PROCEDURE Plutonium-Beryllium Neutron Calibrator-e a. Only authorized personnel will be allowed to, operate this source. b. Obtain the keys to the Isotope Storage Room and to the Calibration Room from the custodian of the key cabinet. c. Open the door to the Isotope Storage Room. Remove the tag from the centainer of the Pu-Be Nuetron Calibrator and place it on the " Source Out" . Board. d. Transport the calibrator to the Calibration Room, e.. Check and see if'it is safe to go into the Calibration Room to operate the Neutron Calibrator. If not, wait until it can be used safely. f. When the calibrator can be operated safely, open the door, position the calibrator and activate the blinking radiation warning lights. g. Position the object to be exposed, h. Connect the capsule lead to the lead from the remote raising and lower- -ing system. i. Remove the plug from the container, being careful so that no part of the body gets into the radiation beam. I

j. Go to the remote position and raise the source to the desired height.

- k. Leave the room, closing the self-locking door to the Calibration Room. 1. Place the chain with the radiation sign across the door. m. Upon completion of exposure, take the chain off, open the door and Icwer the source back to the fully shielded position, n. Replace the plug into the hold of the container, Disconnect the capsule lead fr om the lead to the remote raising and o. lowering system. p. De-activate the blinking radiation warning lights. q. Remove the object exposed to radiation. r. Transport the calibrator to the Isotope Storage Room closing the self-Iceking door to the Calibration Room.

f Operating Procedure (cont'd) Open the door to the Isotope storage Room, take the tag off the s. " Source Out" board and replace it on the container of the calibrator. Leave the Isotope Storage Room closing the self-locking door. t. Return the keys to the custodian of the key cabinet. u. e 9 i 1 1

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APPENDIX D R diation Detection Instruments Used in Nucleonies Branch TYPE OF INSTRUMENTS NO. RADIATION SENSITIVITY WINDOW THICK- ~ USE DETECTED RANGE NESS (ag/cm ) AN/PDR-27 Geiger-Mueller 3 Beta Gamma 0-500 mR/hr 5. Monitoring Survey Meter Surveying Slow Neutron 3etector 1 Neutrons 0-10 n/cm -sec 215 Neutron BF type, Radiation-Monitoring Counter Lab Md1 10501 Fest Neutron Detector 1 Neutrons 0-10 n/cm -sec 1100 Neutron Rrdistion Counter Lab Monitoring Mdi 10703 Nsutron Detector,.U 0 1 Neutrons 0-10 n/cm -sec 135 Neutron Ssusitive Coating, duo-Monitoring range, Anton Electronics Mq&.M.Y2fM Md1 812 / 0 Alpha Scintillation 2 Alpha 0-2K10 cpm 0.5 Monitoring Counter, Eberline Instru-corrected for 50% eents Corp Modl PAC-ISA geometry Film Badge 1 Beta Gamma SmR-1000R N/A Personnel Monitoring . Film Badge 1 Neutrons 36 mrem (min) N/A Personnel Monitoring Alpha Scintillation 2 Alpha Minimum detectable N/A Assaying Counter, Eberline activity of 4.85 I Instrument Corp Md1 10-5 microcuries SAC-3A l l l i

i 1 APPENDIX D (Cont'd) Method, Frequency, and Standards Used in Calibrating Instruments Above INSTRUMENT METHOD FREQUENCY STANDARTS USED-AN/PDR-27 Each range is'individ-Quarterly 100 Curies Co-60 ually calibrated 50 mg. Radium 1 Natural Uranium Slow Neutron Detector Slow Neutrons are Quarterly 80 gms. Plutonium-counted'on decimal Beryllium Neutron scaler. Results are

Source compared each quar-ter

. Fast Neutron Detector Fast Neutrons are Quarterly 80'gms. Plutonium-counted on decimal Beryllium Neutron: scaler. Results are Source compared each quar-ter. ' Duo-Range Neutron Slow & Fast Neutrons Quarterly

80 gms. Plutonium-Detector are counted on decimal Beryllium Neutron scaler.

Results are Source compared each quarter Alpha Scintillation Each range is individ-Quarterly Plutonium Standards Counter, Mdl PCA-ISA ually calibrated Army Film Badge Developed and read by Monthly Standards that are 2 Both Beta Camma and U.S. Army Ionizing traceable to Neutrons Radiation Dosimetry National Bureau of Center, Lexington, KY. Standards Alpha Scintillation NBS Calibrated Alpha Semiannual Plutonium Standard ' Counter, Eberline In-standards are counted & strument Corp Md1 are compared with NBS SAC-3A readings. All the in-struments are supplement-ed with a standard source check before use. L l

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t 7 2 US ' ARMY CALBR -& REPAIR CENTER-SACRAMENTO ARMY DEPOT Sacramento, California.95813 APNL IOP. 9 January 1989 . NUMBER 01 MEMORANDUM FOR: All Army Primary Nucleonics Laboratory (APNL)

SUBJECT:

APNL Procedures Paragraph-Administration. l' Operating Instructions. 2 Radiation Warning Signs and Labels. 3 Parsonnel Security..... 4 Scurce Security....... 5 Storage of Source. 6 ' Transporting Sources........................... 7 Emergency Procedures. 8 1. Administration: . ' Only personnel authorized by the Chief, US Army Calibration and Repair a. Center-Sacramento (USACRC-SAC) or Chief, Army Primary Nucleonics laboratory (APNL); allowed to use radioactive sources, b. Personnel directly responsible for overall radiation protection are: Chief, USACRC-Sac Chief, APNL Radiological Protection Officer '2. Operating Instructions: a. Personnel Controls: (1) Control relative to the exposure of personnel to radiation will be in accordance with AR 40-14. 1 (2) All personnel who work in the Primary and Secondary Laboratory of APNL will wear a film badge and a pocket dosimeter. Visitors and other Center personnel will be required to wear a film badge only when entering radiation controlled areas. All film badges are exchanged monthly. ) i (3) All personnel working with or handling unsealed radioactive materials will ] l ba required to wear uniforms, and will monitor themselves before eating, drinking, smoking, or leaving the work areas. This IOP supersedes APNL 10P-01, dtd 15 Aug 86 L_________-__.

.-. - % a w-w s c r.- SIE y [:1n ~(4) The:results of L the film badge check will be recorded on DD Form l 11141, " Record lof Occupation Exposure to Ionizing Radiation",'and will be, '] " maintained in ' the ' employee 's personnel medical-file.. '(5); Shields, remote' handling tongs and otter safety devices will be i used as necessary for personne1' safety. b.- Radiation Surveys ~ '(1) JThe air in the Bui1 ding 300 will be monitored when.there is a poss-ibility of airborne radioactive, contamination. (2) The results of the air monitor will be recorded on AMXTM-CW-SA Form 1339 and will reflect the test location, flow ri te, counts per minute, level of radiation, date and time of observation and the initials of the person recording the observation. (3)- Specific areas in and around Building 300 will be monitored' aonthly using alpha counter or beta gamma detection instruments. (4) 'A wipe test will be made upon receipt of all incoming radioactive sources and repeated periodically thereafter as required. -(5) AMKTM-CW-SA Label 76, when required, w'11 be Laffixed to radioactive sources. (See Enclosure #2) (6). Instruments used for radiation protection will be in proper cperating condition and will be calibrated at least once every three months. _Raport of Calibration, Form f AMXTM-CW-SA 396-2 will be prepared and provided' to the customer. (See Enclosure #1). Army Primary Nucleonics Laboratory: c. (1) Calibration by APNL includes ionization chambers, radioactive 'cources and other radiation detection devices within the ACRC mission area. (2) Calibration of all equipment will be scheduled in accordance with due dates established by USACRC Production Controller. (3) On site calibration will be. performed for customers' sources as required. (4) Parcel post will be used whenever possible when returning secondary . sources and radiation detection devices to the customer. (5)- Calibration Data Form, DRSMI-M Form 34, will be prepared for each item calibrated. In addition, DA Label 80 will also be prepared and affixed to 'the equipment as applicable. (6') Report of Calibration, AMXTM-CW-SA Form 396, when required, will ba prepared and provided to the customer. (See Enclosure #1) (7)' The standards calibrated by NBS should not be used for routine calibration but should be used to calibrate working standards. This working standard should be used for routine calibrations. 2 i

n (8)! The calibration techniques will be used to calibrate standards and tast and' measuring equipment. (9). When'a! standard requires' minor repair.where parts 'are available, it:will be repaired.. If parts have to be ordered,'it will be red tagged with a DA Form.2417. Customer will be notified when their equipment is red tagged. (10). When a standard is red tagged with DA Form 2417, DA Form 2407 will 'b2 initiated for repair of' standard. DA Form 2407 will be completed.in accor-dance with (IAW) TM 38-750. (11) -Periodically, the working standards will be checked against.the NBS celibrated standards. d. Radiac Repair and Calibration Facility: (1) Overhaul and repair of radiac equipment will be performed in' APNL, US ACRC. (a) Workload (PBC) assignment will be made by the USACRC . Production Controller,' and equipment processed IAW assigned priority. (b) Equipment restored or repaired to Class "A" Condition for nission stock or Director for Maintenance work order will be presented to MsintenanceLQuality Control Division for acceptance inspection. (2): Calibration and Return: (a) Equipment received from the customer for calibration will be eclibrated to TB 9-6665-285-15, dated 15 April 1987, guidance and return will be processed according to the due date established by the USATSC Production Controller. (b)' As each unit is calibrated,-DRSMI-M Form 34 and DA Label 80 wi.11 be prepard IAW TB'750-25. DA Label 80 vill be affixed to the equipment. (c) Equipment not meeting calibration requirements will be' repaired. If parts have to be ordered, the equipment will be red tagged with DA Form 2417. Customer will be notified when their equipment is red tagged. (d) For equipment red tagged with DA Form 2417, a PBC will be cbtained from the Production Controller, and the equipment repaired and cali-brated. Providing certification of photometric, radiometric, laser, and optical e.

test and measuring equipment.

(1) Calibration of all equipment will be scheduled IAW due dates established by the USACRC Production Controller. (2) Calibration Data Form, DRSMI-M Form 34, will be prepared for each . item calibrated. DA Label 80 will be prepared IAW TB 750-25, and affixed to the equipment. 3 i 1

s-f di (3) ' Equipment._not meeting calibration requirements will be tagged with. 'DA' Form 24171(Red Tag)~for. repair. (4) The standards calibrated by the Army Standards Lab, US Army TMDE' ~

Support Group will not be used for routine calibration, but will-be used to calibrate working standards. This working standard will be'used for routine calibrations.

3. Radiation Warning Signs.and Labels l . Radiation. warning 1 Signs will be prepared with the following wordings: a. (1). Caution, or Danger Radiation Area (2). Caution, or Danger High Radiation Area (3) Caution, or Danger Airborne Radioactivity, Do Not Remain in this. Area (4)J Caution, or Danger Radioactive Material (S)- (5)' OtherLwording as approved by ths Chief, APNL that will enhance the 1 desired degree of safety. b. Specifications for Warning Signs -(1) ' All signs will have a yellow background with purple 'or magenta letters.- (2) Area warning signs will be of such size as to be r,eadily legible. i at'a distance of 20 feet.to an individual with normal vision. (3) Signs on containers of radioactive materials will be legible at a distance. of 10 feet to an individual with normal vision.- - c. Use of warning signs and. labels (1) Calibration rooms and the Radioactive Material storage room will be pos ted with IS" X 18" Caution, Radioactive Material High Radiation Area signs. -(2) Radiation danger labels, XSA label 89, will be placed on the con-tainer of radioactive source and indicate the following information. (a) Radioisotope (b) Activity in curies, millicuries, or microcuries (c) Date measured / 4

^ 1 ue Y I 4.' . Personnel Security ll All personnel in APNL will be informed of radiation dangers and actions s.. to be taken by them should an emergency occur.

b.

Personnel will not be allowed to est or drink in.the calibration rooms,

Radioactive material Storage Room, radiochemical laboratory or the decontamination room.

Protective gloves, clothing and devices will be worn when required for c. personal protection. Material' contaminated by radioactivity must never come in direct contact d. with the body. e. Personnel who have cuts or sores'will.not handle radioactive materials witheut adequate waterproof covering on the wound. f. Personnel working with ~ radioactive materials will wash exposed parts of the body frequently. Thorough washing and monitoring is mandatory when leaving the setive area Cecentamination will be done in acc$rdance with AMC Reg 385-25 or the g. Emergency Procedures outlined in this procedure. 5. Source Security i l a. The radioactive source in the deep well will be in the safe position , j (lowest position in the well) and the lead shields will be placed over the top when not in use. 'The source will be in safe ("off") position when not in use, b. The radioactive source in the AN/UDM-1 will be kept in the safe position with "a" plug on when not in use. The me-rces stored in the Radioactive Material Storage Room will be kept c. in the shielded t7ntainer at all times. d. The calibration rooms and the Radioactive Material Storage Room will be ~ kept locked or guarded at all times. Only authori:ed persons will be allowed in the calibration rooms and the e. Radioactive Material Storage Room. f. Re:nrds on radioactive sources will be kept showing the receipt, transfer, shipment or disposal 6. Storage of Source a. R.1dioactive sources not in the AN/UDM-1, the deep well or other type calibrator will be stored in the Radioactive Material Storage Room in their appropriate shielded container. b. The outside of the container will be labeled and marked properly. 5

L.. V ' Entry to the Radioactive' Material Storage Room will be limited to. c. authorized personnel only. a .7.: Transporting of Sources The radioactive' sources stored In'the Radioactive' Material' Storage Room a. ivill_be' transported in their containers. t (1) Tags will be removed from the container and placed on the appro-priate position' on the " source out" board when the source is taken out of the Radioactive Material Storage Room. (2) On the tag will be the following information: (a) Radioisotope (b) Activity (c).Date Measured (d) Serial Number of Content 8. Emergency Procedures In' case of emergency, notify the Chief of USACRC-Sac or Chief of APNL a. or Radiological Protection Officer and the Post Surgeon as soon as possible when it involves personnel safety. b. Contamination of Skin (1) Decontamination Procedures - NBS Handbook 48 and 92. (a) For decontamination of hands and other parts of the body wash thoroughly with soap and water. (b) If the contamination is localized, mask off the affected area and cleanse with swabs, before risking the danger of spreading the contaminant bv genera' sashing. ( c ', Precedure for general hand washing are as follows: 1. 'Ja s h f o r no t less than 2 minutes, nor more than 3 minutes with mild pure soap in m,derately warm water with a good lather, covering the entir-affected area thoroughly. Give special attention to areas bvetween the fingers ar.d around the finger nails. Do not use highly alkaline soaps or abratives. Rinne thoroughly and repeat as monitoring indicates, until the desired decree of decontamination is achieved, but not to exceed 3 or 4 timen. 2. If the above procedure is not sufficient to remove the contamination, scruo the hands with a sof t brush using a heavy lather and moderately warm water. This scrubbing is primarily to agitate the cleansing agent. Three washes, including rinses, should be made within 8 minutes of which at least 6 minutes should be devoted to scrubbing. Only light pressure should be applied to the brush. Rinse thoroughly and monitor. 6 - - ~ -~

an. a_,a.._-__--._.,.._--;.ms,- v l 3. If the above_ procedures are not sufficient to remove the

contamination, notify the pos t surgeon immediately.

D c._ Wounds In the event that the skin is broken in accidents while working with radioactive substances, immediate action will be taken to remove possible l contamination. ) I (a) Wash' the wound under large volumes of running water immediately (within 15 seconds) and spread the edges of the wound to permit { flushing action by.the water. l (b) Notify the post surgeon as soon as possible. i _ ( c )' Report all wounds to the Radiological Protection Officer, or Chief USACRC-Sac, or Chief APNL as soon as emergency precautions have been l taken. l d. Minor spills involving no radiation hazard to personnel. i i (1) Notify all other persons in the, room at once. -i I (2)' Only minimum number of persons necessary-to deal with the spill is permitted in the area. (3) Confine the spill immediately, (a) Dry spills i l 1. Don protective gloves. i 2. Dampen spill thoroughly taking care not to spread the contamination i (b) Liquid spille 1. Don protective gloves. 2. Drop absorbent paper on spill (4) Notify or Chief APSL and the post surgeon as soon as possible.the Radiological Protectij (5) Decontaminate. (6) Monitor all persons involved in the spilling and cleaning. (7) Permit no person to resume work in the area until a survey is made and approval of the Radiological Protection Officer or physicist is secured. (B) Prepare a complete history of the accident and subsequent activity reinted thereto for the branch records. 7

w:,x- ----- - - -- - - ;m3 e.1' Major spills involving radiation hazard to personnel. (1)' Notify all persons not involved in the spill to vacate the room at .once.- Ifthhspillisliquid,andthehandsareprotected,placethe _(2) container in an upright position. (3) If the spill is on the skin, flush thoroughly. (4) If the spill'is on clothing, discard outer or protective clothing (5) Turn alarm on (this switches off all fans and air conditioning . system.) (6) Vacate the room. (7) Notify the Radiological Protection Officer or Chief, USACRC-SAC or . Chief, APNL, and the post surgeon as soon as possible. (8) Take immediate steps to decontaminate personnel involved as necessary. (9) Decontaminate the area (personiel involved in decontamination must be adequately protected.) (10) Monitor all persons involved in the spill and cleaning to determine adequacy'of decontamination. (11) Permit no person to resume work in the area until a survey is made and approval of the Radiological Protection Officer or physicist is secured. (12) Prepare a complete history of the accident and subsequent activity ~ related thereto for the branch records. f. Accidents involving radioactive ducts, mista, fumes, organic vapors, and gases. (1) Notify all other persons to vacate the room immediately. (2) Hold breath and close escape valves, switch off air circulating devices, etc., if time permits. (3) Vacate the room (4) Notify the Radiological Protection Officer or Chief, USACRC-Sac or Chief, APNL, and the post surgeon at once. (5) Ascertain that all doors giving access to the root are closed and post conspicuous warning or guard to prevent accidental opening of doors. (6) Report at once all known or suspected inhalations of radioactive materials. 8

i I a; 17) Evaluate' the' hazard and-activate. the necessary safety devices f I 9 l safe reentry. or ' ' Determine the ca~ se of contamination and rectify th (S)' u e condition. '(9)' Decontaminate the area. j .(10)s d Perform air survey o'f the area before permitting work to be resumed. 't .(11) Monitor all persons suspected of contamination. l -(12) j related. thereto for the branch records. Prepare a complete history of accident a ' i.

g.. Injuries to personnel involving radiation hazard.

i (1)- Wash minor wounds the edges of'the wound.- immediately, under running water, while spreading (2) Report all' radiation accidents to personnel (wounds, over-exposure, -ingestion, inhalation) to the Radiological Protection Officer or Chief, 1*SACRC-Eac or Chief, APNI., and the post surgeon'as soon as possible. (3) No person ' involved in a radiation injury will be permitted t return to work:without and the attendant physician.the approval of the Radiological Protection Officer o physicist or 'l ( I. ) 1 for the Center records. Prepare.a complete history of the accident and subsequ I related vity. h. Pires or other major emergencies i (1) Notify all.'other persons in the room and building at once. l (2) At;empt to put out fires if radiation hazard is not immediately present.. l3) Notify the fire department (phone Ext front or in back of the building) and other local plant s f t117 or pull the fire alarm zn 1 a e y personnel. { f '. ) i Notify the Radiological Protection Officer or the physicist (5) by-the Radiological Protection Officer.Covern fire-fighting or other emergency activ I e (6). Following the emergency, monitor the area and determine the p tective devices necessary for safe decontamination. ro-(7) Decontaminate i (B) Radiological Protection Officer or the health physicist or thPermit n e post surgeon. 9 W' W., s _} _ 5 5?r " T 1

_ = _ - _ n (9) Monitor all persons involved in combating the emergency. (10) Prepare a complete history of the emergency and subsequent activities related thereto for the Center records.

i. Permissible levels of contamination.

See AMC Reg 385-25. /..' D E T ON Chief, U.S. Army Calibration and Repair Center-Sacramento W L 10

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I T1ay 1WU AR ::x,_11 A CHAPTER 5 DISPOSAL OF UNWANTED RADIOACTIVE.TIATERIAL 5-1. General. o. Rmlioactive material will be </. Oversea commanders are responsible for -..ht. donated, or transferred to authorized per-the miministrative anel operational costs to proc- .:ons only, ess, ship, escort, and return radioactive waste to the burial sites.

6. In the L ited States, land hurm. i disposal u.

n p..rmitted only at NRC approved sites. Oversea o lami hurial siten set aside by foreign govern. 5% Special Problems. Special radioactive ma-ments c:m he used when approved hv the State terial disposal problems requiring logistical as-Depa rt ment ami t 'G.1) A RCO31. Radioactive sistance will be directed to,Cdr. DARCO 31. waste will not he buried at sea. ATTN: DRC.TI.T1, Alexandria, VA 22333. Un-usual disposal problems involving licensing, reg-

o. A reas where unwante, ulation. decontamination, or radiction safety, 5-2. Secu rit's radioactive material is stored will be designated.

which cannot he resolved locally, will he referred posted, and protected as radiation-controlled .o CG. DARCOM. areas. Physical safeeuards that are equal to the decree of hazard or recurity classification in-5-5. Procedures to prevent enemy use..r. In vn!ved will be used ( A R 350-20). Oversea com-combat, Army units are authorized to use the manders will ure AR 360-20 as a guide in pro-most expeditious means available to dispose of viling area protection and physical safeguards any radioactive item that cannot he evacuated for radioactive material in storage, normally or that cannot be transported with the unit. When possible, follow the gui lance in

o. Radioactive waste will be declassified be-paragraph h below.

v-fore shipment. n nouibh. L.iqunt waste that l cannot he declauified will he sohdified before

b. Commanders of combat zone supply and op-shipmem.

erational units should prephm to prevent devices containing large amounts of radioactive. material Activitie3 preparing to ship classified md..,ivinually or colleettvely (bulk storage) from radioactive material w. l notify the consignee of d falling into enemy hands. %, hen items cannot he l the security clarification before hipment as evacuated, they w. l be destroyed. Radioact.ive d well a3 p h v.-w.al -ecurttv reipurements after the materials will be disposed of to prevent enemy material u. - rerewed. use as much as the circumstances permit. De-l vices containing low activity sources will be de- } .>... Rudget me and fundine. # The disposal of stroyed by crushing and hurying or hv scatterine tomanted radioactive material will be budgeted over an area large enough to make salvaging im-and reported under account. 5, 012.21000 ac-pouible. Items may be crushed m. place by usine enrd.me t o A I,,.,_ Ino-n. vehicles exerting enough ground pressure over a

6. operations to be funded by the eeneratine firm tenain so the items will be crushed rather

. -iallation or activay include-than just pressed into t he ground. Hith activity (1) Handling, proceoing. packaging, es-radioactive sources, including }ligh activity cortine :nni tran-portine unwanted radioactive calibration or radiographic devices, wdl he mat erial. placed in their shielded containers and horied to make enemy detection unlikelt. Heeause of radi-( 2 ) h. t ab b...snine and operatine radioactive ation hazaril. do not destroy r:$dinae'ive material o material proces-ine f ae:hn,e'. witn explosives or dump into water areas. (.un-

c. (at for land burial -ervicesmitimate dis-

'aminated areas other than burial 4tes will be Pesal Will he hairne hy the Commaml administer-paprted as radioactive area 3. To aisi b cinitandna-ine the unwanted radioactive waste disposal tion and recovery of buried items when the area mission. is reclaimed, commarelers will-i 5-1 1 I s

g -- ..y f7 i (- 8 ~_. <..-.. w. p - e - 7 " $ h ; =... - AR 385 ' (1) Record actions taken 1 May 1980 ~ disposed of as radioactive. waste. Protective (2) Send repons to higher headquarters to. . clothing and equipment marked with radiation include-to). Exact location. warning = symbols will also be disposed of as. radioactive waste wlyen no longer needed. ( 6). Types and <pmntities of devices and Surplus items containmg rach,oactive material material m, volved. will be disposed of as radioactive waste when-3-6. Consolidation. Activities having unwanted disposal as radioactive waste.n. Licenses radioactive material. the materialin a secu. including waste, will place re local storage area pend. ing shipment to a land burial site or to an au. h. The inventory control point (ICP) or mvning activity decides that another method of disposal thorized recipient. It is more economical to proc. is not in the best interest of the Governmen ese large amount 8 of radioactive material for ul-timate disppal than to proce8s small quantities herefore. metallations able to store and safely 5-9. Excess. serviceable or economically. re-consolidate radioactive waste are encouraged to pairable items. n. Radioactive property that is ilo so alyout 30 days before requestmg shippmg excess, serviceable, or economically repairable mstructwn.<. within major Army commands will'he repm ted through command' channels to the national ICP 5.7. Storage. o. A radhttionicontrolleft area will (NICP) for disposal instructions, unless the be designated to store accumulated radioactive .techmealliterature apphcable to the radioactwe material. This area will be posted to restrict entry (AR 365-30) Adequate security will be provided to prevent unauthorized access or re-b. Electron tubes and major end' items of f moral of the radioactive material until it is equipment containing installed license-exempt shipped to a ' land buria15acility or to an au-items will be disposed of by normal transfer, do-; th.rized recipient. Safety of the material is the nation, or sales procedurss. Serviceable, uncon..Ig,.' responsibility of the Army element that has thetaminated radioactive products of major end material. items, such as gages and other instruments will e not be removed from surplus or excess.eq.

h. When practical, material will be segregate <l i

uip-j ment, if the technicalliterature applicable to the as follows: t l) C.uu houtib/c-major end item does not direct removal. When 9 these end items or surplus radioactive compo-toi. Liquid nents are donated or Sold-th/. Solid i (1) The donation document will show the ict. Gas " CAUTION" statement in chapter VI. DOD '{ t2) N.wrun.bnxHhiu. - 4160.21-M. ue. Liqmd r (2) The 8 ales contract will 8how the $ 4). Solid Radioactive Material" article in chapter XI, DOD 4160.21-M. 'cf. Gar c..The local fire department will be kept ad-

c. When not put into major end items or VU"d "I'~

equipment, license-exempt items (except elec-k m The location and types of stored radioac-tron tubes) will be subjected to normal Fedeial tive :naterial agency use screening procedures under DOD 4140.34-M and DOD ed) Procedures for fighting fires next to or 4160.21-M. These items involving radioactive material. will not he physically moved to a property dis-pasal activity or he donated or reported for sale. 5-8. Disposal'of radioactive waste. Items that Unincorporated items not used by other DOD he decontaminated or repaired will be components or Federal civil agencies will be dis-cannot 5-2 posed of as radioactive waste. ) ___1____---------

I 31ay 19SO AR 3%-11 .I. The followine items are not authorized for (3) Request authority through command donation or sale and can only be t ransferred channels from Cdr, D A R C O 31, ATTN: within DOD or disposed of ar radioactive DRUSF-P to transfer this property to au-was t e-thorized agencies outside of DA control. (After a ill Mien, wave receiver protector tubes. policy has been established for a particular type <2) )larine navication devices (containing of equipment. further coordination is unneces-tritium gar). sary for transfer of items covered by that pol- .icv.) CI) Radium sources (except those used for i.ight production). (4) Direct the owner of the property to de contaminate it or to process it for ultimate ih. - s-The command having logistical responsibility posal as radioactive waste. will screen items for transfer within DOD. Useable li ensed items containing rmlioae. h10. Empty radioactive material contain-c. tive materials mar he transferred. donated, or ers. Radiation warning labels will he removed soul only to person 3 hav m.g the proper license to from uncontaminated, empty containers in which have t hem. (iniv t he item manager of the ou ning radioactive material was stored or shipped. The ae'ivit v will rercon these items for use and dona. sale or d 3posal of empty. uncontaminated con-ton.. aies asetance can be requested from de-tainers with intact warning labels can eause frn: e propertv d.isporal offices and regional of-pubh.c alarm. Likewise, reuse of the containers fices, as neet ed. If the items cannot he trans. for other purposes causes people to ignore the ferred, donated. or sold, ther will be disposed of warnings on properly hibeled containers. Radia. as radioactive waste. During the th.sposal phase tion warning labels will be obliterated or re-these items will not he phvm.eally moved to a moved when the labele are no longer required on property disposal activitv. nor'will they be the containers. ,4 transferred to defense propertv disposal office ,3. a-11. Requests for disposal of radioactive

accounts, waste. n. Requests for tlisposal instructions When notified that an item is excess. NICP should be submitted as followst

~t will take one of the followine actions: (1) Installations and activities located in the (1) Direct that the property he transferred United States and Greenland and oversea for further une to another Army in3tallation or radioactive waste processing facilities will send acency amhorized to receive the material. disposal requests to Cdr, ARRCOM ATTN: (2) Authorize -ale or d.mation if the material DRSAR-M AD-CG Rock Island. IL 61299. is surplus and if the sale or donation is permitted by the governing licen3e or authorization. The (2' Army installations and activities (except those cited in (1) above) will send disposal re-l NICP will not report radioactive items to de-quest per instructions of the theater commander. fen e propert v disposal officers (DPDOs) for sale or loration unle-s the product is know n to p>e

h. Requestr, for disposal m.structions shouhl a fe :.or munarv and public ure. R adioact n.e contiin the followm.g mformation for each con-it"ms M ill not he physically transferred to the I"I""M DP!H) untii shippine s t ruct ion 3 are received t 1) Nomenclature. NSN, and serial munbers from the DPDO ' DOD -116n.Yl-M).

(2) Physical descriptions of items, to toi If the item is NRC licensed-controlled. include-ti.e disposa! release order will state that trans-tuj Solid, liquid, or gas fer, sale, or donation of the item is limited to licen ed recipients. th> Quantity per stock number and, if gas, the volume under standard pressure and tem. > lo The Service, and.ieencies will ensure perature that radioactive itemr to be transferred, sohl or <c> Shipping weight (pounds, and volume donated are free from contamination and labeled (eubic feet) (Volume needs to be accuratelv re-l accordine to Mll.-STD-14fA ported to nearest cubic foou I .b3 +

AR 355-11

1. di Number <[f shipping contai 13 lay 1980 ners tes Shi;) ping permit or waiver numb

c. Information contained in the techni

1. f) Tr:msport gr<,up er crature governing the item, aml 99 Package specification J. Guidance in TB 43-0116, TB L3-0122 thi I.ahels used 43-0141, TB 43-0197, TB 55-1500-314-24

. TB the Army Master Data File. G;) Chemical and radioisotope description to .and include-5-15. Dispuant locally authorized. n to> Hazardous chemicals present . Unless banned by local policy, regulatiim or SUPA the For liquids, the solvent present he disposed of as normal waste if-d Ici Radioisotopes present (4) R.nlinactivity and radiatinn mea (1) The radiation level at I centimet r f ment, to include-s u re-the tuhe8' surface is less than 1 millirad per h u e rom to s Millicuries rmlioisotope For s of activity of each as measured with an AN/PDR-27 ( ) radio or or equivalent, number of grams. pecial nuclear material, give quantity in pound %For source material. list the (2) Each tube is exempt from license or tains less than 0.01 microcurie of radium con- < hi Maximum radiatinn dose 226). Defective tube 8 a-(mrem:hrt at the surface and (mr m/h ) rates exceeding the abov amounts per tube will be disposed of as radione e meter from the surface of the package e r at I tive waste (para 5-11). Electron tubes handl d tion and procedures for declassification <c> Classification and basis for c as normal waste should not be segregated and i e piled up before disposal, but should be disposed i (di Special instructions or of as they becmv defective to avoid a radiation unique service, such as return of the containers requests for hazard. g (c/ Name and telephone numb

b. Unless prohibited by SOFA. Federal or p

miditional information er to get local regulation, installati6ns and activities ma p 'O Remarks make local disposal as follows: (1) Dispose of specific types and quantiti 5-12. Replies to requests for land burial serv. instructions in applicable technical N es ice. Replies to ultimate disposal requests 3 include-will (2) Dispose of effluents Oiquids and gases) i O ons.

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prohibited by local government.unrcotricted facilit v.ame and address of authorized land burial n p (3) Dispose of liquids in the sanitary sewa i

h. Preferred date and time for receiving ship-under in CFl! 20.303, unless prohibited by local,r ment at the burial site.

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c. Any pecial instructions to be followed.

c. Burning NRC-licensed radioactive material ky s not authorized except by units having a valid 5-13 Shipment. Chapter 4 and TM 55-::15 give r

NRC license or authorization to do so. Request 2 requiremems and guidance on shipping rmlione. for such a license or authorization will be pre-{; tive material. pared according to chapter 2. is authorized if radioactive decay is c 5-11. Identification of radioactis determined by-modities. Presence of radioactive items can he e com-less than the amounts listed in Schedule A CFR 30.70. This procedure is recommended for , 10 facilities with adequate local storage and for ma-

o. A radiometer, terials containing radioisotopes with half-lives

h. The markings on the items.

b h a dm u dov to kked kvd of It is also used b'y some hoEpitals and laboratories 5-1

I.ila3 1980 .\\R 3S5-11 w here short half-life radioisotopes are used in any one time or during any one fiscal year will be tracer techniques. The resulting waste contains coordinated with CG, DARCO 31. The agreement low level activity in items such as excreta, lab-will state the manner of reimbursement and the oratory animal. infectious waste, absorbent tis-activity responsible for disposal procedures. sue, and sputum. The amount of radioactivity Coordination correspondence will be sent releaseil locally should be kept to the lowest through Cdr, A R R C O 31, ATTN: DRSAR-level practicable. .TIAD-CG to Cdr. DARCOM, ATTN: DRCMM. .. Waivers to the requirements in a throuch J above will he granted only under unusual' cir- + 16. Records. Records wd. l be kept to docu-cu me t ances. Requests for waivers will be ad-nwnt the disposal of radioactive material an I dre: red to Cdr. DARCOM, ATTN: DRCSF-P, waste according to AR 340-18-6. LG,ARRCOM A le s a m iria, \\, A,,_.,.,..., (DRSA R-MAD-CG) wdl prepare an annual summary of radic> active items disposed of during .>-16. Di posal at designated land burial the preceding fiscal year. The summary will list fac.in.e. Itadioactive waste that cannot be dis-the nomenclature NSN., and quantities of items d posed of. local,y s para

15) must be returned to disposed of. It will be sent to-authorized domestic land burial facilities for dis-

n. Each major DARCO 31 subcommand (1 posal.

copy), 6. ach of the proponent licensees of items fi-17. Inter-ervice agreements. An Army com-mand or activity (e.scept ARRt.OM) cons:idering covered (1 copy), and makine an interservice agreement with a non-

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• TB 9-6665-233-15 SUPERSEDED COPY DATED 15 MAY 1981 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN hD' ARMY. CALIBRATION PROGRAM N O' gn,,,

FOR RADIAC METERS '"sul)'f5 o Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, DC

• N 15 April 1987 Approved for public twlease; distribution is unlimited.

REPORTING OF EERORS You can help improve this publication by callin; attention to errors and by. recommending improvements and stating your reasons for the recommendations. Your letter or.DA Form 2028, Recommended Changes to Publications, should be meiled directly to Commander, U.S. Army TMDE ^ Support Group, ATTN: iMXTM-LPP, - Reds tone Arsenal, AL 35898-5400. A . reply will be furnished n tact}y to you. Paragraph Page 1 1 i Purpose----------- - ----= 2 1 Applicability--------- 3 1 Definition of terms----------= 4 2 General ----- - --------- ---- -=-------------- 5 3 Responsibility----------- 6 4 Procedures-A-1 APPENDIX---

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1. Purpose.

This technical bulletin (TB)

a. Radiac Meters-Active. These meters delineates responsibilities, instructions, and are used full or part time in day-to-day guidance for effective calibration and repair Army operations (civilian and military) for of radiac meters, making quantitative measurements of radioactive contamination and determining radiati.on levels.

They are used by

2. Applicability. This TB is applicable to organizations where personnel handle, use, f

U.S. Army Activities, Army National Guard maintain, store, transport, or dispose of and U.S. Army Reserves, using or providing . materials or equipment that produce calibration and repair service for radiac ionizing radiation (including X-rays). meters.

b. Radiac Meters-Radiographic

3. Definition of Terms. Radiac meters are (1) These are radiac meters-active portable test, measurement, and diagnostic that are used to measure (gamma) radiation equipment (TMDE), such as Geiger counters from sealed source by-product material used or ionization chambers, used to detect in radiography.

ionizing radiation and to measure dose or (2) Radiac meters-radiographic have dose rates. Radiac meters may detect or the same technical calibration requirements measure alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, or as radiac meters-active that are used for I neutron radiation and may be expressed in gamma and X-ray work, however, they may various units of measure. All radiac meters have different calibration intervals. Since are related to health and safety (H/S) and radiographic meters have certain instrument are categorized as follows: and calibration requirements stated in Title

• This bulletin supersedes TB 9-6665-285-15, 15 May 1981.

I

.a = ( l s' TB 9-6665-285-15 ,n 10,. Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR

4. General 34.24), they are categorized separately from active meters.

a. Identification

c. Radiac Meters-Contingency (1) Each. radiac meter will. be identified to one of. the above three (i) These meters are maintained in a categories. The owner / user must determine storage or standby status for use in and designate the category based on use.

- contingency plans related to a nuclear When a radiac meter is used in both an accident or incident, or as a defense against active and contingency application, it will effects of a nuclear attack. They are used be categorized as radiographic. by active Army, Army National Guard, and (2) Embossing tape with the word i Reserve Units to measure and determine the "A CTIVE" or "RADIOG RAPHIC" will be level of radiation within a potentially affixed by the owner / user - to the front hazardous area after a nuclear accident, portion or handle of the appropriate meter incident, or attack. They are used to in such a manner that it will be readily identify and Isolate ' a radioactive visible to the user. In general, contingency contaminated area. This category includes meters should not be affixed with embossing Nuclear Emergency Team (NET), tape. Ilowever, units with mixed categories Radiological Advisory Medical Team of radiac meters may identify their b (RAMT), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal contingency meters with the word (EOD) units' radiac meters. " CONTINGENCY," if they so choose. A DA (2).The definition of radiac meters-Form 2402, DA Form 2416, or ' AMXTM contingency does not preclude the Form 34 will be affixed to each radiac commander of a NET, RAMT, EOD unit, meter submitted for calibration, and a DA etc., from designating all or a portion of its Form 2407 when deemed locally necessary. radiac meters as " active" when tie mission (3) DA Form 2416 (AMXTM Form and use for the meter coincides with 34A) Calibration Data Card Block System paragraph a above. Code, will be annotated with Cf6 for radiac (3) The definition radiac meter-meters-active and radiographic, and Cd5 or contingency does not include Civil Defense Wil for radiac meters-contingency. radiac meters. Such Civil Defense meters include the CD V-700, CD V-711, CD V-715,

b. Restrictions CD V-717, CD V-720, and CD V-781. Civil Defense instruments are normally supported (1) Radiac meters should have a by state Civil Defense Radiological battery test mode and must have an Equipment Maintenance and Calibration appropriate radioactive (check) source Facilities. The Civil Defense Radiological available for testing.

It is recommended Instrumentation Program is administered by that survey meters without battery test the Federal Emergency Management Agency modes be exchanged for those with them, (FEMA) and is not a part of the Army whenever possible. RADIAC Calibration Program. Interservice support agreements will be processed when (2) Substitution of battery types and supporting FEMA TlHDE used in Civil sizes will be permitted only when the Defense Operations. substitute is identified in the technical (4) The definition of radiac m eters-manual (TM) for the specific radiac meter. contingency has no association with Logistic Most modern meters are equipped with a Control Codes (USACDA Pamphlet No. 18-voltage regulating circuit and do not require

1) which use the term " contingency."

recalibration immed.iately after replacing i 2 l L__-_-____--_--_

TB 9-6665-285-15 batteries -(calibration on 'or before the

e. TB Emphasis.

This TB primarily calibration void date is adequate). This can discus'ses radiac meters-active and be determined locally by substituting a - radiographic. This is because these. meters 1 variable dc power supply for the Radiac are usually commercial instruments with no ] meter's batteries and by lowering the supply standardized cal.bration procedures or voltage until the meter's response to a guidelines pub!!shed within the Army. check source varies. If the voltage causing Additionally, there are specific radioactive 4 the variation is below the BATTERY OK ' material licensing requirem'ents and guides check voltage, then the meter is equipped associated with, active meters. Radiac with voltage regulation. If not, return meters-contingency,

however, are

) meter for recalibration when batteries fail. standardized Army radiac meters managed l l' - (3) Active and radiographic meters by USA Communications and Electronics j L used to measure gamma and X-rays must be Command (CECOM), and published Army j calibrated at two points on each scale with TM's and TB's' describe their maintenance-each point separated by at least 50 percent and calibration. However, some information 1 of the. maximum scale reading. Other pertaining to contingency meters is parameter (e.g., alpha) survey meters should contained in this TB. i be similarly calibrated when possible. This 3 requirement specifically excludes the use of

5. Responsibilities the AN/UDM-2 as a calibration source for active and radiographic meters.

a. Local TMDE support coordinators will (4) Active and radiographic meters assure that:

must be kept in a separate location from contingency meters and be readily available (1) Support that is traceable to the for use. National Bureau of Standards (NBS) is . (5) Radiographic meters must 'obtained from the appropriate Calibration comply with the instrument requirements of and Repair Center (ACRC, TSC, or ATST). Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 34.24), (2) Owner / user organizations are NOTE kept informed of calibration due dates for Be sure all' radiac meters are OFF radiac meters. when not in use. Failure to do so may cause battery failure and (3) Communication is established corroded battery compartments. between owners / users of radiac meters (especially active or radiographic) and the

c. TB 45-180. Calibration Requirements supporting CRC concerning services and for the Maintenance of Army Materiel responsibilities outlined in this TB.

Identifies: (4) Owner / user radiac meters-active (1) Cycile calibration intervals for or radiographic are identified to the all radiac meters. supporting CRC by manufacturer, model, (D Calibration procedures to support and serial number; and this information is contingency meters, updated as necessary.

d. Maintenance

b. Owner / user organizations of radiac meters with (1) Repair of radiac meters will be in accordance with TB 750-25.

(1) Comply with paragraphs 6a and b below (where applicable) of this TB. 4 (2) Calibration will be accomplished (2) Assure that active or whenever repair is effected, radiographic meters (where applicable): i 3 l i

TB 9-6665-285-15 a (a) Are properly selected for damage, or accidental exchange during the personnel radiological protection (including calibration cycle. Only those components the restrictions of paragraph 4b above), necessary for the calibration requested are (b) Are available in adequate to be submitted. A packing list is to quantities for organizational mission accompany each instrument submitted, so objectives - but that quantities are not that submitted components are not excessive, since these calibrations are more misplaced. expensive than contingency survey meters. (c) Are identified in accordance (3) Batteries are checked with with paragraph 4a above. Instrument's battery test mode.

Weak, (d) Are maintained in accordance dead, or corroded batteries are discarded.

with paragraph 4d above. Serviceable batteries are to be provided (e) Are removed from service with the radiac meters,if available. when poor maintenance r cords or inabilities to maintain calibi tion are (4) The following information will be demonstrated. provided with the meter:

c. CRC's will comply with paragraph 6c (a) Name and address of the below.

organization requesting calibration.

d. The U.S. Army TMDE Support Group (b) Name and AUTOVON (USATSG) will establish and maintain telephone number of individual point of calibration quality control of radiac meters:

contact within the owner / user organization. (c) Manufacturer,

model, and (1) By analysis of calibration data serial number of the instrument.

submitted by CRC's. (d) General instructions: (2) By answering questions from "CALBR & RETURN - Active M," "CALBR owners / users and calibration coordinators & RETURN - Radiographic M," or "CALBR concerning meter calibration services & RETURN -Contingency M." (AUTOVON 746-2879/5042). (e) Specific instructions for (3) Through technical audits of-requested active or radiographic calibration CRC's supporting active and radiographic service as indicated below. Contingency meters. meters do not require any specific (4) Through quality assurance instructions; ignore this subparagraph for technical inspections of CRC's. contingency meters. (Alpha survey meters usually do not require specialinstructions.)

6. Procedures

1. Meter ranges to be

a. All owner / user organizations of calibrated. If not stated, all ranges will be radiac meters will assure that:

calibrated. (1) Their meters are submitted for _2_.Specify: calibration on the due date and after maintenance (normally, excluding battery aa. "Calib to ERC," which change). means calibrate such that instrument is (2) Radioactive check sources are com patible with energy responsive curve removed from their meters and stored in a (ER C). Enclose a copy of manufacturer's secured location, in accordance with AR ERC from instrument's TM (or the entire 700-64, and do not accompany the meters to TM) with the instrument. the CRC (unless they are an integral part of the instrument). Additional radiac meter bb. "Calib at K EV(MEV)," equipment and accessories such as straps, which means call 5 rate such that when used ear phones, etc., are to be retained by the at KEV (MEV) no correction for using organization in order to prevent loss, energy response is required. 4

] .) j TB 9-6665-285-15 J. Specify any other a system of directly mailing meters to the requirement important to use of instrument, CRC (and like return) is available for such as: minimizing turnaround time. The direct mail mode should be used where mininum aa. " Beam 1 M side" turnaround time is important. In order to ("end," " bottom," etc.) which means make effective use of this mode, the calibra :e with beam perpendicular to following guidance is given: l meter % side (end, bottom, etc.) { (a) Restrictions of priority mail NOR authorization are given below: l 4 See paragr. J c('o below for 3 conditions w% % CRC will use l_. Priority mailing is a DA Label 80 or DA Label 163. authorized for active and radiographic meters only. (5) Instrument is " reunited" with

2. Use of certified or check sources, and other survey meter registered mail is not authorized.

equipment and accessories, upon return J. Mailing of active and from calibration. DA Form 2402, section i, radiographic meters is only authorized may be left attached to active or where it is the most economical mode of radiographic meters to indicate specific transportation to the Government. calibration instructions requested (para Normally, the total cost for ordinary (4)(f) above). priority mailing of active and radiographic + (6) Check source usage to establish meters is less than the total cost for radiac meter performance (during the time conventional transportation when the between calibration intervals and on a long additional expense of handling and term basis) is optional with owners / users. administrative processing is considered. This would require placing the same (serial Local cost comparisons should be made if numbered) check source adjacent to a given doubt exists concerning the overall cost radiac meter in a geometrically effectiveness of ordinary priority mall. reproduceable fashion. Then by keeping a 4_. Mailing authorization does record (or graph) of each check source-not apply to DA contractors - but only to meter reading and date, instrument stability DA organizations (civilian and military). can be judged. In order to minimize statistical randomness, check source (b) Records should be maintained response should be averaged over a period of for all radiac meters sent off post, to time (typically i minute) before recording include: Model and serial number of each and reading. Item, address of calibration facility, date mailed, and space fo~ date returned.

b. Owner / user organizations with radiac meters requiring off-post calibration (c) Mailing mtainers should be support, in addition to compliance with of the permanent, reusacle type with each paragraph a above, will assure that their radiac meter having its own container. The instruments are properly packaged and sent container should:

to the appropriate CRC. Guidance concerning parcel post for active and 1 Be lined with permanent radiographic meters only and conventional packing mateEal with individual pockets for transportation for all radiac meters are the instrument, batteries, probe (s), and any given below: other parts necessary for calibration. -2. Be marked externally with (i) Parcel Post. The use of U.S. " REUSABLE CONTAINER - DO NOT Postal Service's (USPS) Priority Mail for DESTROY." bulk packages (parcel post) has been

2. Contain the following authorized by HQDA for active and information permanently attached to the radiographic meters. Thus, accessibility to container.

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7-j s l TB 9-6665-285-15 l aa. Using organization's

3. The marking " PRIORITY I

name and address. M AIL." t b. Name and AUTOVON

4. An appropriate Required L

j telephone number of individual point of Delivery Date (RDD) annotation (usually 3 i contact. to 5 days af ter posting date). cc. Manufacturer, model, serial number foT radiac meter, and like (f) Radioactive material should information for any additional pieces; e.g., not be enclosed with the radiac meter. l extra probes. However, when small activity check sources are an integral part o,f the survey meter, it

4. Have a transparent window may be mailed if in compliance with USPS whereby a card, with the calibration Publication 6, Radioactive Matter.

facility's address on one side and the using organization's on the other, can be inserted. (2) Conventional Transportation. 5_. Be as small and light as Conventional transportation may be used for possible, but not exceed 100 inches of length all radiac meters and should be used when plus girth, and 70 pounds in weight. packaged active or radiographic meter Typically, a packaged active radiac meter exceeds USPS length or weight limitations; would be in a container with 35 inches of or when turnaround time is not a significant length and girth and having a total weight of factor in organizational mission; or when 18 pounds, priority mailing costs exceed conventional transportation costs. When using this mode, (d) Packaging of contents inside the following guidance should be considered: the mailing containers should be done with the following considerations. (a) Shipping containers should have the same characteristics as parcel post ,l_. Compliance with a(2) and mailing containers (paragraph b(i)(c) above). (3) above. (b) Packaging of contents should

2. Serviceable batteries are be the same as paragraph b(1)(d) above.

not left in the instrument's battery (c) Radioactive material should compartment, but placed in the packing not be enclosed with the radiac meter. material's battery pocket. However, when small activity check sources are an integral part of the radiac meter, CAUTION shipping container labeling / marking and Caru must be taken so that the shipping documents must comply with AR battery storage location does not 385-25, and DOT regulations (Title 49 Code cause damage to instrument or of Federal Regulations). probes, particularly instrument meter movement.

c. All CR C's providing radiac meter calibration service will accomplish the (e) Addressing of parcel shall be following:

in compliance with AR 340-3, Official Mail. In particular, the parcel should include: (i) Assign a higher priority for active and radiographic meters than

1. The mailing address of the contingency meters.

Normally, this will appropriate calibration facility, as listed in dictate total CRC possession time of I appendix. week or less for active and radiographic rneters.

2. The return address of the (2) Perform precalibration using organization.

operations, as follows: 1 6 I

.. ~ (a) Review appropriate sections 4_. Perform calibration of TB's TM's, or owner's manuals pertaining requested. Provide a calibration report on to radiac meter calibration. Should any all active radiacmeters. The report will conflict exist between owner's manual and include the type calibration service (isotope this TB, concerning active or radiographic or effective energy), the calibration points calibration instructions, this TB will be and the radiacmeters actual indications. followed. Questions concerning the calibration should (b) Test individual batteries with be resolved by telephone with the individual Test Set, Battery TS-183, NSN 6625-00-224-user in order to minimize turnaround time.

3174, or equivalent.

Discard all unserviceable batteries. (b) Contingency radiac meters. (c) Supply freshly tested batteries, when required.

1. Always record or take note (d) Allow time for instrument of readings

-before any adjustments are warmup. made. (e) Verify instrument battery -2. See radiac meter or test (s). calibrator TM or TB for meter's accuracy (f) Zero indicating needle. statement. Unless stated otherwise, the given accuracy is only of the radiac meter (3) Perform calibration operations, itself; i.e., does not include the calibrator's as iollows: (source's) uncertainty.

3. Adjust radiac meter (a) Active and Radiographic readings to correct values, where radiac Meters. Gamma and X-ray meter tolerance meter is outside of tolerance.

of each calibration point is +10 percent of

4. Render the calibrations standard's calculated value (uncertainty of outlined in appropriate T M's and TB's.

standard is not included in +10 percent). Normally, contingency radiac meters will be ~ Other parameter radiac meter; e.g., alpha, given one calibration point per scale. When should be similarly calibrated when possible, a gamma source is used in lieu of the AN/UDM-2 RADIAC calibrator, the

1. Always record readings calibration point should be approximately 80 before any adjTistments are made, percent of full scale.

2. Adjust radiac meter readings (if necessary) even when radiac used, Cesium-5. When gamma sources are 137 (137C) will be the meter is within tolerance, such that both calibration standard, whe[e possible, for calibration points (of a given rangt, are as purposes of standardization, close to the standard's calculated values as possible. Do not report instrument as out-(4) Annotate DA Label 80 or DA of-tolerance if in-tolerance adjustment is Label 163 in accordance with TB 750-25 and ma de.

the following instructions:

3. Provide a minimum of two calibration points per scale, separated by a (a) Active and radiographic distance of not less than 50 percent of fuy meters.

scale for gamma and X-ray meters. Other parameter radiac meters should be similarly

1. DA Label 80 is used when calibrated when possible.

It is preferred all of the following conditions are met: that the highest calibration point be taken at 80 percent of full scale and the lowest aa. All ranges were point be 30 percent. It may not be possible properly calibrate 7(see c(2) and (3) above). to calibrate radiac meters with logarithmic bb. Instrument was or digital display indicators at the points calibrated to instrument manual's ERC. specified. If this condition is encountered, omit this requirement and use the ca'.ioration procedure provided in the any of the-2. DA Label 163 is used when following conditions are manuf acturer's manual, encountered: 7

TB 9-6665-285-15 .(1).Radiac meter was (2)' Any conditions in Lnot calibrated to r'espond to. Instrument paragraph c(3)(a) above ~~ cannot be met. manual's ERC. This would be the case Annotated in Blocks 7a and 7b, 'with the where the ERC was unknown; or' where the information that required its use. See ' radiac meter was calibrated against Co-60, Example 1 for composite examples. (It is Cs-137, a given effective energy X-ray, or unlikely any given meter would have as any specific energy radiation such that.the many annotations.)- radiac meter's scale reading did not match . the ERC. a. PARAMETER /VALUE b. TOLEREANCE/ UNCERTAIN 1,000 mR/hr range NOT CALBR 50 mR/hr range 11U 2'mR/hr range single calibr pt NO ERC CALBR Co-6$ Calbr 7 sliding shutter open NOT CALBR Where,'in this example, " sliding shutter open" was requested on DA Form 2402. Example 1. DA Label 163, Blocks 7a and 7b NOTE aa. Used when any of the A DA Label 163 may be.used on following conditions exist. There is no active and radiographic meters to overprinting of DA Label 163 with a indicate. calibration point (s) on a contingency designator. range (s) greater than 110 percent of standard's calculated value. Active (1) A range (s) could not or radiographic meters which exceed be properly calibrated to survey meter's 120 percent of standard's calculated tolerance, but the range (s) is otherwise value are cons'dered unserviceable serviceable. for these catege -s. It is preferred (2) Radiac meter was that these "exceptionM" calibration calibrated against a different standard or points not exceed il5 percent. utilized a different calibration technique than identified in appropriate TM or TB (as (b) Contingency Meters listed in TB 43-180), except for calibration of gamma radiac meters by Co-60 or Cs-137

1. DA Label 80 is used when standards, calibration conditions of appropriate TB's and TM's as list 6d in TB 43-180 and this TB bb. Annotated in Blocks 7a and 7b with theTnformation that required are met.

2. DA Label 163 is:

its use. See Example 2. 8 f

e,.,. TB 9-6665-285-15 m. PARAMETER /VALUE b. TOLERANCE / UNCERTAIN 500 mR/hr range +40% Example 2. DA Label 163, Blocks 7a and 7b NOTE

1. Radiac meter range (s) out When a contingency meter cannot L:

of tolerance- (before the calibration

calibrated to within proper tolerance, adjustment was made). Precede the range but that range (s) is othe'rwise value(s) with

(1) indicate the range values (s), and cTose w,ith a semicolon; e.g., :

serviceable, that meter will be considered unserviceable after the (1) 6.5 MR/HR, 566MR/HRj. Omit this CALBR VOID date on the DA Label subparagraph when all ranges are within 163. The meter must be repaired or tolerance. replaced prior to recalibration.

2. Calibration source atandard. Precede the source abbreviation NOTE with : (2), indicate the calibration source When a

contingency meter is standard, and close with a semicolon e.g., : calibrated with a gamma source Co-60;. Other calibration source standards ce'ibrator, one point per scale is might be: Pu-Be, Cs-137, Pu-239, MFB auquate, unless the TM or TB (medium filtered NBS X-ray technique "B"), requires otherwise. or 38 KEY EFF (38 KEV effective X-ray beam). Information requested by this (5) Annotate DA Form 2416 or paragraph is required for all active and AMXTM Form 34A in accordance with TB radiographic meter calibrations. Omit for 750-25 and the following instructions, af ter contingency meters unless calibration completion of radiac meter calibration. source is other than identified in appropriate TM or TB, as listed in TB 43-(a) Block 8, System Code, (Block 180. 14, AMXTM Form 34A) requires C66 for all

3. Active or radiographic active and radiographic survey meters.

survey meter. Precede the classification Contingency survey meters normally use abbreviation with (3), indicate the System Code C65 or Wil (do not use C66). classification, and close with a semicolon; e.g., : (3) ACT; or : (3) RAD;. Information (b) Block 18, (Block 32, AMXTM requested by this paragraph is required for Form 34A) Parts Replaced, include batteries all active and radiographic meter and desiccant replaced. Use "BATTERIESa calibrations.. Omit for contingency meters. or " DESICCANT" when all or part of these 4_. DA Label 163, Blocks 7a items were changed out, and 7b data. Annotate DA Form 2416, Block 19, (Block 33 AMXTM Form 34A) the (c) Block 19, (Block 33, AMXTM exact information annotated on DA Label Form 34A) Remarks, is used to indicate 163, Blocks 7a and 7b (paragraph c(4)(a)2 or specific information. Data must be c(4)(b)2, above), except use all capital ~ preceded by a full colon (:), all annotations letters. Precede the information with must be in capital letters and data must be (4); record the information from each line of separated with semicolons (;). Do not use a Block 7a and 7b; separate each line. of full colon or semicolon in the data body. information by a comma, (not a semicolon), The following data is requested. and close this information with a semicolon; 9 i

4 TB 9-6665-285-15 e.g.,

(4) 1666MR/HR RANGE NOT AMXTM Form 34, or enclosed DA Form CALBR, SS MR/HR RANGE + 12%, 2 2407 when applicable, to the using MR/HR RANGE SINGLE CALBR PT, NO organization.

The instrument should be J ERC CALBR Co-66 CALBR, SLIDING returned to the user by the same mode of SHUTTER OPEN NOT CALBR; (see example transportation that is was received. 1). Omit this paragraph when a DA Label 80 is used. (7) Maintain a library consisting of the following:

5. Example of composite Block 19 - (Bf6ck 33 AMXTM. Form 34A)

(a). Radiac meter . (owner's) Information. : (1) 6.5 MR/HR; (2) Co-66; (3) manual for the active and radiographic RAD; (4) 56 MR/HR RANGE t12%, NO ERC ineters encountered. CALBR Co-60 CALBR;. (b) ' Appropriate. Army TB's and TM's associated with contingency meters. -(6) Promptly return radiac meter and (c) Appropriate radiological attached DA Form 2402, DA Form 2416, safety publications (see Appendix).

j TB 9-6665-285 APPENDIX REFERENCES AR 40-14 Control and Recording Procedures For Occupational Exposure to Ionizing Radiation AR 340-3 Official Mail AR 385-30 Safety Color Code Markings and Signs AR 700-64 Radioactive Commodities in the DOD Supply ( Systems AR 725-1 Special Authorization and Procedures for Issues, (Chapter 8) Sales, and Loans SB 11-206 Film Badge (Photodosimetry) Suppfy and Service for Technical Radiation Exposure Control TB Med 249 (NBS Handbook 73) Protection Against Radiation from Sealed Gamma Sources TB 43-0108 Handling, Storage, and Disposal of Army Aircraft Components Containing Radioactive Materials TB 43-180 Calibration Requirements for the Maintenance of Army Materiel ' TB 43-0116 Identification of Radioactive Items in the Army Supply System TB 43-0122 Instructions for Safe Handling and Identification of US Army Electronics Coromand Managed Radioactive Items in the Army Supply System TB 43-0141 Instructions for Safe Handling, Maintenance, Storage, and Disposal of Radioactive Commodities Managed by US Army Troop Support Command TB 385-4 Safety Precautions for Maintenance of Electrical / Electronic Equipment. TB 750-25 Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment: Army Metrology and Calibration System TM 55-315 Transportability Guidance for Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Title,49 Code of Federal Regulations l A-1

< t ';o - . o. 4 ' TB 9-460-285-15 ' JOHN A. WICKHAM,3R. General, United States Army Chief of Staff. l Official: R. L. DILWORTH Brigadier General, United States Army The Ad.jutant General Distribution: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-34C, Block No. 319, requirements for calibration procedures publications. t 4 5 d

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- Control No.:- 70697 Department of the Army U.S. Army Calibration & Repair Center . Sacramento Army Depot Sacramento, California 95813 Attention: Mr. Charles R. Wallace Radiation Protection Officer Gentlemen: This is in' reference to your request dated December 8, 1987 for renewal of - your byproduct material license. In order to complete our review, we need the ' following additional information. The items are presented in the order of appearance in your application:

1..

page 1 of " DATA SHEET (U-235 and Pu-239)." Item d. references a total possession limit.for 160 gram plutonium beryllium sources of 320 grams. .This is an increase; do you intend to procure another source? 2. page 2 of the " DATA SHEET" Item 7. An exponent is missing in the reference to the minimum detectable activity. Specify the appropriate exponent. 3. page 3 of the " DATA SHEET" Item c. There appears to be a typographical-error. You should revise and resubmit. 4. . Appendix B, "0PERATING PROCEDURE" A step appears to be missing between Items m. and n. The user should be instruction to lower the source back to the fully shielded position, unless it automatically drops at the end of a set exposure time. You should revise and resubmit Appendix B to specify how the source is returned to the calibrator. 5. ' Appendix D, page 1, last item. An exponent is missing from the description of the sensitivity range. Another exponent may be missing in the description of the PAC-ISA sensitivity range. You should specify what the exponents should be. 6. APNL 10P-01, page 1. Specify the frequency of exchange of your film badges. As fading can occur with film dosimetry, they should be exchanged at least monthly.

Mw h*J y Department of the Army _ 7. APNL 10P-01, page 2.- The Report of Calibration, AMXTM-CW-SA Fom 396 should include the-information detailed in Item 10 of the enclosed-guide. You should submit.a blank fom 396 to demonstrate this fact. 8. a. APNL 10P-01, page 2, item (5). DA Label 80 should include: a.) The results of the last calibration with a chart or graph if necessary,- b.) The date of the last calibration, and c.) The D due date of the next calibration. You should specify what. information DA Label 80 contains. b. APNL'IOP-01, page 2, Item (6). Each survey instrument should be. calibrated at 1/3 and.2/3 of full scale. Exposure rates measured should differ from true exposure rates by-less than plus or minus 10 percent at the calibration points, as specified in item 10.3 of the enclosed guide. Readings within plus or minus 20 percent will be considered acceptable if a calibration chart, graph, or response factor is prepared and used with'the instrument to interpret meter readings to within plus or minus 10 percent for radiation protection. purposes. You should amend and resubmit'this portion of your procedure to include these requirements. It should be noted.that licensed material may not be disposed to the normal trash simply because it has decayed below the limits -in Schedule A,10 CFR 30.70. The decay-in-storage option for hospitals is now specified in 10 CFR 35.92. Refer also to AR'385-11, page 5-4, Item (d). As this. item does.not apply to this license, no response is required. We will continue the review of your renewal request upon receipt of this -information. In' order to continue prompt review of your application, we request that you submit your response to this letter within 30 calendar days from the date of this' letter. Please reply in duplicate, and refer to Mail Control No. 70697. Sincerely, Beth A. Riedlinger Health Physicist (Licensing) Nuclear Materials Safety Section

Enclosures:

Guide for Instrument Calibration 10 CFR Part 35 -cc: Darwin N. Taras Department of the Army Headquarters, U.S. Army Materiel Command 5001 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, Virginia 22333-0001

y 1 i l Docket No. : 070-00553 License No.: SNM-507 Control _No.: -70645 70677 H Department of the Army U.S. Army Calibration & Repair Center Sacramento Army Depot Sacramento, California 95813 Attention: Charles' R.. Wallace Radiation Protection Officer

SUBJECT:

LICENSE RENEWAL. APPLICATION Gentlemen: This is to acknowledge receipt of your application for renewal of the material (s)licenseidentifiedabove. Your application is deemed timely filed, and accordingly. the license will not expire until final action has been'taken by this office. Any~ correspondence regarding this renewal application should reference the control number specified above and your license number. Sincerely, Beth A. Riedlinger HealthPhysicist(Licensing) Nuclear Materials Safety Section RV RV ROSELINSKY THOMA l I W ll \\ I _ _ _ _}}