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MONTHYEARML24073A2182024-03-18018 March 2024 Inc. - NRC Inspection Report 050 00228/2023001, Response to Disputed Minor Violation IR 05000228/20202012024-02-20020 February 2024 NRC Inspection Report 05000228/2020201, and Disputed Cited Violation Closed ML24039A0382024-02-0808 February 2024 NRC Inspection Report 050-00228/2023-001 (Revised), and Notice of Violation ML23219A1882023-08-24024 August 2023 NRC Inspection Report 05000228/2023001, and Notice of Violation IR 05000228/20230012023-08-24024 August 2023 NRC Inspection Report 05000228/2023001, and Notice of Violation IR 05000228/20202022020-12-10010 December 2020 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Security Inspection Report No. 05000228/2020202 and Notice of Violation - Non-OUO-SRI (Cover Letter) IR 05000228/20172012017-07-10010 July 2017 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Inspection Report No. 50 228/2017-201 IR 05000228/20152012015-09-30030 September 2015 IR 05000228/2015201; 08/17/2015 - 08/19/2015; Aerotest Operations, Inc.; NRC Routine Inspection Report IR 05000228/20152022015-09-16016 September 2015 IR 05000228/2015202, August 18-19, 2015, Aerotest Operations, Inc., Security Inspection IR 05000228/20142012014-12-19019 December 2014 IR: 05000228/2014201 on November 17-19, 2014 at the Aerotest Operations, Inc. Facility - NRC Routine Inspection Report No. 50-228/2014-201 and Notice of Violation ML14351A2622014-12-19019 December 2014 IR: 05000228/2014201 on November 17-19, 2014 at the Aerotest Operations, Inc. Facility - NRC Routine Inspection Report No. 50-228/2014-201 and Notice of Violation IR 05000228/20142022014-12-0808 December 2014 NRC Security-Related Inspection Report No. 50-228/2014-202 (Cover Letter) IR 05000228/20122062013-01-0707 January 2013 IR 05000228/12-206 on December 10-13, 2012 at Aerotest Operations, Inc. - NRC Non-Routine Inspection Report No. 50-228-2012-206 IR 05000228/20122052012-09-26026 September 2012 IR 05000228/12-205 on September 10-12, 2012 at Aerotest Operations, Inc. - NRC NON-ROUTINE Inspection Report No. 50-228/2012-205 IR 05000228/20122042012-08-14014 August 2012 IR 05000228/12-204 on July 16-23, 2012 at Aerotest Operations Inc., - NRC Non-Routine Inspection Report No. 50-228/2012-204 IR 05000228/20122022012-07-12012 July 2012 IR 05000228-12-202, on June 12-14, 2012, Aerotest Operations, Inc., NRC Routine Inspection Report IR 05000228/20122032012-07-11011 July 2012 IR 05000228-12-203 on June 13-14, 2012 at Aerotest Operations, Inc. - Transmittal Letter for NRC Security-Related Inspection Report No. 50-228/2012-203 IR 05000228/20122012012-02-0707 February 2012 IR 05000228-12-201, on January 17 & 18, 2012 at Aerotest Operations, Inc., Research Reactor - NRC Non-Routine Inspection Report No. 50-228/2012-201 IR 05000228/20112012011-09-14014 September 2011 IR 05000228-11-201, on August 15-17, 2011 at Aerotest Operations, Inc. - NRC Routine Inspection Report No. 50-228/2011-201 IR 05000228/20102012010-05-26026 May 2010 IR 05000228-10-201 on 05/03/10 - 05/06/10 for Aerotest Operations, Inc IR 05000228/20102022010-05-26026 May 2010 IR 05000228-10-202, on 05/05/2010 - 05/06/2010, for Aerotest Operations, Inc., Security Related Inspection Report IR 05000228/20092012009-07-0101 July 2009 IR 05000228-09-201 on 06/08/09 - 06/11/09 for Aerotest Operations, Inc IR 05000228/20082012008-05-0606 May 2008 IR 05000228-08-201, on 04/21-24/2008, Aerotest Radiography and Research Reactor Facility IR 05000228/20072012007-06-22022 June 2007 IR 05000228-07-201, on 06/11-14/2007, Aerotest Operations, Inc., Aerotest Radiography and Research Reactor IR 05000228/20062012007-01-25025 January 2007 NRC Inspection Report No. 50-228-06-201 ML0617301632006-06-26026 June 2006 Letter to Mr. Ray Tsukimura from Johnny H. Eads NRC Inspection Report No. 50-228-06-201 IR 05000228/20052012005-05-23023 May 2005 IR 05000228-05-201, on 04/25-25/2005, Aerotest Operations, Inc IR 05000228/20042012004-09-0202 September 2004 IR 05000228-04-201, on 08/16-19/2004, Aerotest Operations, Inc., Aerotest Radiography & Research Facility IR 05000228/20022012002-09-0606 September 2002 IR 05000228-02-201, on August 26-29, 2002, Aerotest Radiography and Research Reactor Facility IR 05000228/19992011999-09-0202 September 1999 Insp Rept 50-228/99-201 on 990816-19.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Routine,Announced Insp Was on-site Review of Selected Aspects of Licensee Class II non-power Reactor Operation IR 05000228/19982011998-12-0202 December 1998 Insp Rept 50-228/98-201 on 981102-05.Violations Noted.Major Areas inspected:on-site Review of Selected Aspects of Licensees Class II non-power Reactor Operation Including Organization & Staffing & Review & Audit Functions IR 05000228/19972011997-07-11011 July 1997 Insp Rept 50-228/97-201 on 970603-04.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint,Engineering,Plant Support,Implementation of Emergency Plan & Security & Safeguards ML20044C4191993-02-23023 February 1993 Insp Rept 50-228/93-01 on 930113-14 & 0204.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Organization,Review & Audit, Experiments & Transportation Activities Emergency Preparedness Program & Drills IR 05000228/19930011993-02-23023 February 1993 Forwards Insp Rept 50-228/93-01 on 930113-14 & 0204.No Violations Noted IR 05000228/19910031991-06-14014 June 1991 Insp Rept 50-228/91-03 on 910430-0522 (Ref 10CFR2.790(d)).No Violations or Deviations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Reactor Operations Including,Organization,Review & Audit,Experiments & Emergency Preparedness Program IR 05000228/19890011989-04-11011 April 1989 Insp Rept 50-228/89-01 on 890327-30.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Arrr Operation,Including Organization, Review & Audit,Experiments,Reactor Operator Requalification Training,Environ Monitoring Program & Procedures IR 05000228/19870011987-01-23023 January 1987 Insp Rept 50-228/87-01 on 870105-08.Violations Noted:Failure to Perform Monthly Surveillance Checks & Failure to Fully Implement & Maintain Emergency Plan IR 05000228/19860011986-07-31031 July 1986 Forwards Insp Rept 50-228/86-01 on 860716.No Violation Noted.Rept Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790) IR 05000228/19820011982-03-0808 March 1982 IE Insp Rept 50-228/82-01 on 820302.No Noncompliance Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Procedural Changes,Close Out of Items & Independent Insp IR 05000228/19810031982-01-28028 January 1982 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-228/81-03. Requested Date for Completion of Structural Steel Work Acceptable ML20032B4741981-10-16016 October 1981 IE Insp Rept 50-228/81-03 on 810924,25 & 28.No Noncompliance Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Organization,Logs & Records; Review & Audit;Requalification Training,Surveillance & Experiments IR 05000228/19810021981-08-11011 August 1981 IE Insp Rept 50-228/81-02 on 810806.No Noncompliance Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Intermittent Spurious Signal Trips & Miscellaneous Independent Insp Effort Including Facility Tour IR 05000228/19810011981-04-0202 April 1981 IE Insp Rept 50-228/81-01 on 810211,12,17,24,25 & 0324. Noncompliance Noted:Neutron Exposures Received by Two Individuals from 1970 Through Feb 1981 Not Maintained or Recorded on Form NRC-5 or Equivalent IR 05000228/19800021980-11-18018 November 1980 IE Insp Rept 50-228/80-02 on 801107-08.No Noncompliance Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Organization,Logs & Records, Review & Audit,Requalification Training & Surveillance IR 05000228/19800011980-05-15015 May 1980 Forwards IE Insp Rept 50-228/80-01 on 800505 & 06.No Noncompliance Noted.Encl Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790) IR 05000228/19790031980-01-0707 January 1980 Forwards IE Insp Rept 50-228/79-03 on 791213-14.No Noncompliance Noted.Rept Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790) IR 05000228/19790021979-11-13013 November 1979 IE Insp Rept 50-228/79-02 on 791015-17.Noncompliance Noted: Failed to Adequately Evaluate Neutron Exposures IR 05000228/19790011979-10-0303 October 1979 IE Insp Rept 50-228/79-01 on 790905-06.Noncompliance Noted: Failure to Document Review & Approve New Experiment IR 05000228/19780031979-01-0303 January 1979 Forwards Insp Rept 50-228/78-03.W/o Encl 2024-03-18
[Table view] Category:Letter
MONTHYEARML24361A1512024-12-12012 December 2024 Comments on Advance Act Section 507 ML24324A3472024-11-14014 November 2024 $300,000.00 Cash Secured Irrevocable Standby by Letter of Credit as Required in Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession Nos. ML16333A448 ML24270A2422024-09-26026 September 2024 OIG Case 21-012 Response to OIG Letter Dated September 4, 2024 Regarding NRC-OIG Decision to Carry Over Case 21-012 Investigation Findings to Report for Case 21-016 ML24235A5122024-08-22022 August 2024 NRC-OIG_Failure_8-22-24_final ML24220A0532024-08-12012 August 2024 Response to Dr. Slaughter on Final Denial of Claims ML24197A1112024-07-10010 July 2024 Letter Regarding Denying Reimbursement for Service the NRC Did Not Perform in a Satisfactory Manner ML24151A6482024-06-0303 June 2024 Changes in Reactor Decommissioning Branch Project Management Assignments for Some Decommissioning Facilities ML24134A2072024-05-13013 May 2024 Aerotest - NRC Acknowledgment Letter for CFH Program NOV EA-23-118 ML24108A0762024-05-0606 May 2024 Missing Documents on Agencywide Documents Access and Management System ML24085A2662024-03-20020 March 2024 Requesting a Comprehensive Congressional Review Be Conducted of the NRCs Performance Concerning Their Actions Associated with Aerotest Operations Inc (AO) as Outlined in NRC-OIG Investigation 021-012 and 021-016 ML24073A2182024-03-18018 March 2024 Inc. - NRC Inspection Report 050 00228/2023001, Response to Disputed Minor Violation ML23310A1122024-03-0606 March 2024 Aerotest - Letter, License Amendment 7 and SE Approving the Decommissioning Plan for the Radiography and Research Reactor ML24061A0232024-02-27027 February 2024 EA-23-118, Violation 050-00228/203-001-00lA ML24057A0102024-02-21021 February 2024 Inc - Minor Violation (TS 12.6.1) 050-00228/2023-001 and NRCs Definition of Annually ML24057A0112024-02-21021 February 2024 Inc - Response to Notice of Violation No 05000228/2020201 IR 05000228/20202012024-02-20020 February 2024 NRC Inspection Report 05000228/2020201, and Disputed Cited Violation Closed ML24054A0542024-02-16016 February 2024 Missing Documents on Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) ML24039A0382024-02-0808 February 2024 NRC Inspection Report 050-00228/2023-001 (Revised), and Notice of Violation ML24025A1672024-02-0505 February 2024 NRC Inspection Report 050-00228/2023-001, Disputed Cited Violation and Minor Violation Revised, EA-23-118 ML24026A0572024-01-23023 January 2024 EA-23-118 - Missing NRCs 90-day Written Response to Aerotest Operations, Inc., Response to NRC Inspection Report 05000228/2023001 and Dispute of Violation ML24011A2242023-11-10010 November 2023 Letter Informing That New Information Is Available to Show Inadequate Oversight by NRC Caused Damage to Other Non-Power Nuclear Facilities ML23279A1062023-10-0202 October 2023 Response to Violation 05000228/2023001-001B ML23255A0362023-09-0909 September 2023 Response to Inspection Report 050-00228/2023-001 ML23255A0342023-09-0909 September 2023 Response to Violation 050-00228/2023-001-00lA IR 05000228/20230012023-08-24024 August 2023 NRC Inspection Report 05000228/2023001, and Notice of Violation ML23219A1882023-08-24024 August 2023 NRC Inspection Report 05000228/2023001, and Notice of Violation ML23187A0562023-07-0101 July 2023 Radiation Safety Officer Change Update ML23187A0582023-07-0101 July 2023 July 1, 2022 Thru June 30, 2023 Summary of Changes, Tests, and Experiments ML23157A0662023-05-24024 May 2023 Letter from David Slaughter, Aerotest Operations, Inc. Inadequate Oversight of Non-Power Reactor OIG Case No. 21-012 and Requested Payment for Damages Caused by the NRCs Inadequate Oversight ML22361A1022023-02-24024 February 2023 Reactor Decommissioning Branch Project Management Changes for Some Decommissioning Facilities and Establishment of Backup Project Manager for All Decommissioning Facilities ML22340A0062022-11-16016 November 2022 Reference Documents from Decommissioning Plan ML22215A1522022-07-21021 July 2022 Aerotest Radiography and Research Reactor - AO RAI Responses for Decommissioning Plan ML22187A0852022-07-0101 July 2022 Inc - July 1, 2021 Thru June 30, 2022 Summary of Changes, Tests, and Experiments ML22152A2522022-06-28028 June 2022 Request for Additional Information on Review of Request for Amendment to Approve Decommissioning Plan, Arrr (License No. R-98, Docket No. 50-228) ML22060A2602022-03-21021 March 2022 Change in NRC Staff Project Management Responsibility for the Aerotest Radiography and Research Reactor ML22040A1992022-03-0909 March 2022 Examination Confirmation Letter No. 50-288/OL-22-03, Reed College ML22025A2002022-01-20020 January 2022 Amendment to AO Decommissioning Plan Submittal Letter Dated July 20, 2021, Agencywide Documents Access, and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML21230A304 ML21307A3242022-01-12012 January 2022 Request for Supplemental Information for Decommissioning Plan, Arrr (License R-98, Docket 50-228) ML21344A0332022-01-0303 January 2022 Aerotest Letter from the Chief Financial Officer Regarding Additional Information for the Fees Assessed Under to Aerotest Operations, Inc. (Aerotest) within Invoice Number Lfb 22-0346 ML21361A0472021-12-21021 December 2021 Response to December 6, 2021 NRC Pol Issuance; the Licensee and Its Reactor Safeguard Committee Request a Reasonable Opportunity to Review and Address Short Comings of the Draft Licensee and Technical Specifications Along with the Draft Sa ML21242A4632021-12-0606 December 2021 Issuance of License Amendment No. 6 to Facility Operating License No. R-98 for the Aerotest Radiography and Research Reactor with Partial Denial of Amendment Request ML21307A1252021-10-28028 October 2021 Letter Regarding Charges Billed ML21230A3042021-07-20020 July 2021 Decommissioning Plan Submittal (Redacted) ML21209A5192021-07-20020 July 2021 Aerotest Radiography and Research Reactor, Response to NRC Letter Dated July 12, 2021 (ML21188A391) ML21147A3732021-07-19019 July 2021 Correction of Letters Regarding Closure of Confirmatory Action Letter No. NRR-04-003 and Review of Physical Security Plan ML21188A3912021-07-12012 July 2021 Inc. - Revised Completion Date Possession-Only License Amendment Request for the Aerotest Radiography and Research Reactor Facility Operating License ML21188A2162021-07-0101 July 2021 July 1, 2020 Through June 30, 2021 Summary of Changes, Tests, and Experiments ML21193A0892021-07-0101 July 2021 Emergency Plan (Redacted) ML21181A1232021-06-22022 June 2021 License and TS Amendments ML21147A0602021-05-19019 May 2021 Response to RAI 28 and 29 2024-09-26
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Text
March 18, 2024
EA-23-118
Dr. David M. Slaughter, President
and Reactor Administrator
Aerotest Operations, Inc.
3455 Fostoria Way
San Ramon, CA 94583
SUBJECT: AEROTEST OPERATIONS, INC. - NRC INSPECTION REPORT
050-00228/2023-001, RESPONSE TO DISPUTED MINOR VIOLATION
Dear David Slaughter:
On February 5, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) responded to a letter
from Aerotest Operations, Inc. (Aerotest) disputing a minor violation documented in Inspection
Report 050-00228/2023-001, Agencywide Documents Access and Management System
(ADAMS) Accession No. ML24025A167. The minor violation involved the failure of the Reactor
Safeguards Committee (RSC) to meet at least annually as required by Technical Specification
(TS) 12.1.3, Amendment 5. In our February 5, 2024, response, the NRC determined that the
original minor violation remained valid with a revision to correct the reference to the technical
specification requirement in place during the period of the noncompliance. On February 8, 2024,
the NRC reissued Inspection Report 050-00228/2023-001 to document the revised minor
violation (ML24039A038).
In a letter dated February 21, 2024 (ML24057A010), Aerotest provided a written
response where you continue to dispute the minor violation documented in Inspection
Report 050-00228/2023-001. In your February 21, 2024, letter, you state that you, do not
agree with the NRC decision that "Annually" means calendar year or within 365 days for [sic]
the prior date of the meeting date.
The NRC reviewed your letter and determined that Aerotest provided no new information that
would warrant further review of your dispute. The NRC determined that the minor violation of
TS 12.1.3, Amendment 5 remains valid irrespective of whether a plain language application of
the term annually or the definition of annually found in 10 CFR 36.21 is used since the
Aerotest RSC failed to meet at least once per year for 2021.
While the NRC agrees that there is leeway in the timing for the RSC meeting like that described
in 10 CFR 36.2 (e.g., plus or minus 1 month), this leeway does not supersede the requirement
to meet at least once per year (emphasis added). The NRC noted that Aerotests practice of
using the month of December for the RSC meeting effectively limits Aerotests ability to use
1 10 CFR 36 are the NRCs requirements for irradiators which are not applicable to Aerotest. The definition of
annually found in 10 CFR 36.2 is only referenced as it forms the basis of Aerotests dispute.
D. Slaughter
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flexibility in the timing of its RSC meeting since any delay would effectively push the meeting to
a different year.
The NRC considers this matter closed but reminds you that Aerotest may seek an amendment,
in accordance with the process described in 10 CFR 50.90, Application for amendment of
license, construction permit, or early site permit, to modify TS 12.1.6, Amendment 6 if you
desire additional flexibilities not currently afforded to you in Aerotests licensing basis.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Agency Rules of Practice and Procedure, a
copy of this letter will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public
Document Room and from the NRCs ADAMS, accessible from the NRC website at
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.
Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact Greg Warnick of my staff
at 817-200-1249 or at Greg.Warnick@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
Tamara Bloomer, Director
Division of Radiological Safety and Security
Docket No. 050-00228
License No. R-98
Signed by Bloomer, Tamara
on 03/18/24
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