ML20247Q173
| ML20247Q173 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 05/30/1989 |
| From: | Kinneman J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Gehret J AMERICAN MINERALS, INC. |
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| ML20247Q178 | List: |
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| REF-QA-99990001-890530 NUDOCS 8906060352 | |
| Download: ML20247Q173 (3) | |
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.MAY 3 01989 o
Docket No. 99990001 N'n-licensee o
American Minerals, Inc.
ATTN: Mr. John Gehret Managing Partner i
Hickory Hills Plaza #328.
151! South Warner Road
. Wayne,; Pennsylvania 19087 Gentlemen:
Subject:
Routine Inspection No. 99990001/89-005 On February 7,1989, Laurence F. Friedman, Ph.D., C.H.P., of. this office conducted a routine safety inspection at your facility at the Foot of-Jefferson-Avenue, Camden City, New Jersey. -The inspection was an examination of'your
- activities as they relate to' radiation safety and to compliance with the Commission's regulations.
The inspection consisted of observations by.the
~ inspector, interviews with personnel, and a selective: examination of representa-tive' records :The findings of the inspection were di.scussed with Ernie Tartaglia, Plant Manager,-and Jim Murphy, Purchasing and Safety Manager at.the conclusion of the. inspection. A copy of the NRC inspection report is enclosed.
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Based'on the results of this inspection, it appears that your activities were not conducted in full compliance with NRC requirements. A Notice of Violation is enclosed as Appendix A and ca+.egorizes each violation by severity level in accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforce-ment Actions," 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (Enforcement Policy). 'You are required to respond-to this letter and in preparing your response, you should follow the instructions in Appendix A.
During the discussions of our findings at the conclusion of the inspection, Dr. Friedman explained that one of your options to correct the violation cited.in Appendix A to this letter is to apply for and obtain an NRC license authorizing the possession and use of. source material.
For your convenience, we have enclosed an application form and a licensing guide.
Please keep in mind'that the enclosed licensing guide was written for a facility which may be larger or. smaller than yours or employ different materials.
For example, if you can demonstrate that the maximum radiation levels in your plant are less than' some acceptable value, it may not be necessary to have a radiation monitoring program or to issue personnel monitoring devices. The same principal' can be extended to air monitoring, contamination control, and other areas.of the radiation safety program.
Include your rational for omitting any element of the radiation safety program in your application.
The services of a health physics. consultant may be helpful in completing the application.
If you have
.any questions, you may contact Dr. Friedman at (215) 337-5276.
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2 In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter and your reply will be placed in the Public Document Room.
The responses directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
Your cooperation with us is appreciated.
Sincerely, Original Signed By:
J0hn D. Kinnemem John D. Kinneman, Chief Nuclear Materials Safety Section B Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards
Enclosures:
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Appendix A, Notice of Violation 2.
NRC Region I Inspection Report No. 99990001/89-005 3.
10 CFR Parts 19, 20, 40, 51, 170 4.
Decommissioning Rule 5.
Branch Technical Position for Onsite Disposal of Source Material 6.
Form NRC-313 7.
Licensing Guide cc:
Public Document Room (PDR)
Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
State of New Jersey American Minerals, Inc.
ATTN: Mr. Ernie Tartaglia Plant Manager Foot of Jefferson Avenue P.O. Box 677 Camden City, New Jersey 08101 l
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