ML20249A697
| ML20249A697 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | General Atomics |
| Issue date: | 06/11/1998 |
| From: | Weiss S NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Edwards J GENERAL ATOMICS (FORMERLY GA TECHNOLOGIES, INC./GENER |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20249A698 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-089-98-202, 50-163-98-202, 50-89-98-202, NUDOCS 9806180116 | |
| Download: ML20249A697 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000089/1998202
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Mr. J. Edwards, Vica Pr:sid:nt,
Gin:ral Ccuncil and Szerrtary
June 11, 1998
G:n:r:I Atcmics
P.O. Box 85608
San Diego, CA 92186-9784
SUBJECT: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) INSPECTION REPORT NO.
50-89/98-202 AND 50-163/98-202 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Edwards:
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On May 4-7,1998, the NRC conducted an inspection of the General Atomics TRIGA
Reactors Facility. The enclosed report presents the res""' Of that inspection.
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Various aspects of your safety and security programs 'nere inspected including selective
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examinations of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and
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observation of activities in progress.
Based on the results of this inspection, three violations were identified. The NRC is
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concerned because these violations illustrate a lack of attention to detail that must be
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maintained at all times, even when a facility is no longer used, and a decision has been
made to decommission that facility. The violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of
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Violation (Notice) and the circumstances surrounding the violations are described in detail
in the enclosed report.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter
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and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, please contact us.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY:
Seymour H. Weiss, Director
Non-Power Reactor and Decommissi ning
Project Directorate
Division of Reactor Program Management
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Docket Nos.: 50-89 and 50-163
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Enclosures: 1. Notice of violation
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June 11, 1998
Mr. J. Edwards, Vice President,
General Council and Secretary
General Atomics
P.O. Box 85608
San Diego, CA 92186-9784
SUBJECT:
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) INSPECTION REPORT NO.
50-89/98-202 AND 50-163/98-202 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Edwards:
On May 4-7,1998, the NRC conducted an inspection of the General Atomics TRIGA
Reactors Facility. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
Various aspects oi your safety and security programs were inspected including selective
examinations of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and
observation of activities in progress.
Based on the results of this inspection, three violations were identified. The NRC is
concerned because these violations illustrate a lack of attention to detail that must be
maintained at all times, even when a facility is no longer used, and a decision has been
made to decommission that facility. The violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of
Violation (Notice) and the circumstances surrounding the violations are described in detail
in the enclosed report.
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.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, please contact us.
Sincerely,
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Seymour H. Weiss, Director
Non-Power Reactor and Decommissioning
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Project Directorate
Divicion of Reactor Program Management
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Docket Nos.: 50-89 and 50-163
License Nos.: R-38 and R-67
Enclosures: 1. Notice of Violation
2. NRC Inspection Report No. 50-89/98-202
and 50163/98-202
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Docket Nos. 50-89/163
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Mr. Steve Hsu
Radiologic Health Branch
State Department of Health Service
P.O. Box 942732
Sacramento, California 94234-7320
Dr. Keith E. Asmussen, Director
' Licensing, Safety and Nuclear Compliance
General Atomics
P.O. Box 85608
San Diego, California 92186-9784
Dr. Junaid Razvi, Director
TRIGA Products and Services
General Atomic
P.O. Box 85608
San Diego, California 92186-9784
George Bramblett, Manager
Decommissioning Project
General Atomic
P.O. Box 85608
San Diego, California 92186-9784
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