ML21201A106
| ML21201A106 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 04038372 |
| Issue date: | 05/27/2021 |
| From: | Jason Draper NRC/RGN-III |
| To: | Castaneda N Richardson Electronics, Ltd |
| References | |
| IR 2021001 | |
| Download: ML21201A106 (2) | |
See also: IR 07200202/2010001
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(10-2020)
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Materials Inspection Record
Page 1 of 1
NRC Form 592M (10-2020)
1. Licensee Name:
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
2. Docket Number(s):
040-38372
3. License Number(s)
12-35163-01E
4. Report Number(s):
2021001
5. Date(s) of Inspection:
May 27, 2021, with in-office review through July 15, 2021
6. Inspector(s):
7. Program Code(s):
11240
8. Priority:
5
9. Inspection Guidance Used:
10. Licensee Contact Name(s):
Narciso Castaneda, Facilities
Manager
11. Licensee E-mail Address:
ncastaneda@rell.com
12. Licensee Telephone Number(s):
630-208-2276
13. Inspection Type:
Initial
Routine
Announced
Non-Routine
Unannounced
Temporary Job Site
Field Office
Main Office
14. Locations Inspected:
Remote
15. Next Inspection Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/27/2026
Normal
Reduced
Extended
No change
16. Scope and Observations:
This was an announced, routine inspection of a electronics manufacturer, authorized by the NRC to distribute
vacuum tubes containing thorium as products exempt from NRC regulations from their facility located in LaFox,
Illinois. The licensee manufactured two models of these vacuum tubes on-site, and distributed them to one domestic
customer. At the time of the inspection, the licensee possessed four finished vacuum tubes (Model 577W). The
licensee had last manufactured these vacuum tubes in March 2017 and had last distributed them in October 2019.
Due to the Covid-19 public health emergency, the inspector contacted the licensee prior to the inspection to ensure
an on-site inspection could be performed safely. During the inspection, the inspector was able to review a sample of
the manufactured products to verify proper labeling. The inspector also interviewed a selection of licensee staff
regarding the manufacture, handling, and distribution of the products.
Through the review of licensee records and interviews with the Facilities Manager, the inspector identified that the
licensee had not submitted annual transfer reports for calendar years 2017-2020 as required by 10 CFR 40.53(c). In
discussions with the Facilities Manager, the inspector determined that this was because the previous Facilities
Manager who was responsible for the licensed activities left the company in 2017 and the regulatory responsibilities
were not clearly communicated to the oncoming Facilities Manager. The licensee gathered the required information
for these reports and submitted the past-due reports to the NRC on June 9, 2021. He also created an electronic
reminder to ensure that future reports are submitted in a timely manner.
Additionally, through the course of the inspection, the inspector identified that the licensee did not possess a specific
license from the State of Illinois for possession and use of source material, but the quantity of material possessed by
the licensee appeared to exceed the quantity allowed under a general license with the State of Illinois. The inspector
forwarded this information to the State of Illinois for their review.
One violation of NRC requirements was identified as a result of this inspection.