ML22195A220
| ML22195A220 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 15000042 |
| Issue date: | 07/14/2022 |
| From: | Lizette Roldan-Otero NRC Region 4 |
| To: | Hulsey J Amerapex Corp |
| Thompson J | |
| References | |
| IR 2022002 | |
| Download: ML22195A220 (3) | |
See also: IR 015000042/2022002
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OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
July 13, 2022
Mr. John Hulsey, Radiation Safety Officer
Amerapex Corporation
2950 N. Loop West, Suite 1100
Houston, TX 77092-8836
SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 150-00042/2022-002 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Hulsey:
This letter refers to the unannounced reciprocity inspection conducted on May 4, 2022, at a
temporary jobsite at 165 Lost Cabin Road, Lysite, Wyoming. The purpose of the inspection was
to examine activities conducted under a General License pursuant to Title 10 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) Part 150.20 for your activities performed in Lysite, Wyoming, an area of
exclusive Federal jurisdiction, as they relate to public health and safety and to confirm
compliance with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRCs) rules and regulations and
with the conditions of your license. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selected
examination of procedures and representative records and interviews with personnel. The
preliminary inspection findings were discussed with Mr. Chris Baker during the onsite portion of
the inspection on May 4, 2022. A final exit meeting was held telephonically with you on June 29,
2022.
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that a Severity Level IV
violation of NRC requirements occurred. The violation was evaluated in accordance with the
NRC Enforcement Policy which can be found on the NRCs Web site at
https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html. The violation involved a
failure to meet requirements in 10 CFR Part 37 and is characterized in the non-public enclosure
to this letter. The violation is being cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) because it
was identified by the NRC during the inspection.
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the
enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The guidance in NRC Information Notice 96-28,
Suggested Guidance Relating to Development and Implementation of Corrective Action, may
be helpful in preparing your response. You can find the Information Notice on the NRC website
at: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/gen-comm/info-notices/1996/in96028.html.
Information regarding the reason for the violation, the corrective actions taken and planned to
correct the violation and prevent recurrence, and the date when full compliance will be (was)
The enclosure contains Sensitive Unclassified Non-
Safeguards Information (SUNSI). When separated
from the enclosure, this letter is decontrolled.
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achieved should be addressed. The NRC review of your response to the Notice will also
determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice and Procedure, a copy of
this cover letter will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public
Document Room or from the NRCs ADAMS, accessible from the NRC website at
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.
However, the non-public enclosure to this letter (Notice) contains Security-Related Information
withheld under 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals could present
a security vulnerability. Therefore, the material in this enclosure will not be made available
electronically for public inspection. Additionally, if Security-Related Information is necessary to
provide an acceptable response to the enclosure, please mark your entire response Security-
Related Information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and follow the instructions for
withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1).
Should you have any questions regarding this letter or the enclosed Notice, please contact Mr.
James Thompson of my staff at 817-200-1538 or by email at James.Thompson@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
Signed by Roldan-Otero, Lizette
on 07/13/22
Lizette Roldán-Otero, PhD, Chief
Materials Inspection Branch
Division of Radiological Safety and Security
Docket No. 150-00042
License No. General License pursuant
Non-Public Enclosure:
Notice of Violation
cc w/enc.:
Lisa Bruedigan, Radiation Unit Manager
Texas Department of State Health Services
P.O. Box 149347
Brandi OBrien
Program Manager
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Land Quality Division
200 West 17th St., Suite 10
Cheyenne, WY 82002
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
SUNSI Review: JLT ADAMS: Non-Publicly Available Non-Sensitive Keyword:
Yes No Publicly Available Sensitive
Cvr Ltr & Enclosure (Non-Public): ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER:
SUNSI Review: JLT ADAMS: Non-Publicly Available Non-Sensitive Keyword: A3
Yes No Publicly Available Sensitive
OFFICE MIB MIB C:MIB
NAME JThompson KBischoff LRoldanOtero
SIGNATURE JLT KCB LRO
DATE 7/6/2022 7/7/2022 7/13/2022