ML20247M819

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Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 70-0398/98-01.Corrective Actions:Will Revise & Repost Emergency Procedures & Will Install Addl Radiation Monitor. Exemption to 10CFR36 Listed Sections Requested
ML20247M819
Person / Time
Site: 07000398
Issue date: 05/20/1998
From: Pevey L
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY (FORMERL
To:
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
References
70-0398-98-01, 70-398-98-1, NUDOCS 9805260387
Download: ML20247M819 (1)


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UNITE-) STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Instituta of Standards and Technology May 20,1998

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Gaithersburg. Maryland 20899-0001 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission License No. SNM-362 ATTN: Document Control Desk Docket No. 070-00398 Washington, D. C. 20555 Inspection No. 070-00398/98-001 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regional Administrator Region 1 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406-1415

Subject:

Reply to a Notice of Violation Gentlemen:

As required, we are submitting this response to the notice of violation in your letter of April 22,1998 resulting from inspection No. 070-00398/98-00. The violation was caused by a misconception that 10CFR Part 36 did not apply to the vertical beam sources controlled under license number SNM-362.

In this response to citations for 10 CFR 36.37(c) and 36.53(b), we are revising and teposting the emergency procedures. This will be in place by May 22,1998. Also, an additional radiation monitor is being installed inside the entry door that will generate a visible and an audible signal if the door is opened AND a radiation level above normal background exists. That installation should be completed by September 30,1998. Until it is operational, a portable survey meter will be used for the first personnel entry into the radiation room following an irradiation.

In the case of 10 CFR Pan 36, section 23 paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d); 3ection 27, paragraphs (a) and (b); section 31, paragraph (a); section 51, paragraphs (d), (e), and (g); and section 67, paragraph (a), we are requesting exemption to the regulations. We anticipate that the exemption request will be filed concurrently with this letter.

r If you have further questions about this matter, please contact Mr. T. Hobbs at 301-975-5800, Room i}

C125, Bldg. 245.

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L. E. Pevey, Ch Occupational H i and Safety Division (Materials License Manager) 9805260387 980520 PDR ADOCK 0700 8

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