IR 05000150/2024201
| ML24106A035 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Ohio State University |
| Issue date: | 05/03/2024 |
| From: | Travis Tate NRC/NRR/DANU/UNPO |
| To: | Kauffman A Ohio State University |
| Andrew Waugh, NRR/DANU | |
| References | |
| IR 2024201 | |
| Download: ML24106A035 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000150/2024201
Dear Mr. Kauffman:
From March 25-28, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff conducted an inspection at the Ohio State University Research Reactor facility. The enclosed report presents the inspection results, which were discussed on March 28, 2024, with you and members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspector reviewed selected procedures and records, observed various activities, and interviewed personnel. Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified. No response to this letter is required.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 2.390, Public inspections, exemptions, requests for withholding, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records component of the NRCs document system (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC website at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
May 3, 2024 If you have any questions concerning this inspection, please contact Andrew Waugh at (301) 415-0230, or by email to Andrew.Waugh@nrc.gov.
Sincerely, Travis L Tate, Chief Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Oversight Branch Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-150 License No. R-75 Enclosure:
As stated cc w/enclosure: GovDelivery Subscribers Signed by Tate, Travis on 05/03/24
ML24106A035 NRC-002 OFFICE NRR/DANU/UNPO NRR/DANU/UNPO/LA NRR/DANU/UNPO/BC NAME AWaugh NParker TTate DATE 04/16/2024 04/22/2024 05/03/2024
Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION Docket No.:
50-150 License No.:
R-75 Report No.:
05000150/2024201 Licensee:
Ohio State University Facility:
Ohio State University Research Reactor Location:
Columbus, Ohio Dates:
March 25-28, 2024 Inspector:
Andrew Waugh Approved by:
Travis L Tate, Chief Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Oversight Branch Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Ohio State University Ohio State University Research Reactor Inspection Report No. 05000150/2024201 The primary focus of this routine announced inspection was the onsite review of selected aspects of the Ohio State University (OSU, the licensees) Class II research reactor facility safety program, including: (1) organization and staffing; (2) operations logs and records; (3) requalification training; (4) surveillance and limiting conditions for operation (LCO);
(5) emergency planning; (6) maintenance logs and records; and (7) fuel handling logs and records. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff determined that the licensees program was acceptably directed toward the protection of public health and safety, and in compliance with NRC requirements.
Organization and Staffing
The inspector determined that the organization and staffing were in compliance with the technical specification (TS) requirements.
Operations Logs and Records
The inspector determined that the operations logs and records were maintained in accordance with the applicable TS and the licensees procedural requirements.
Requalification Training
The inspector determined that the operator requalification program was conducted and completed in accordance with the NRC-approved program and regulatory requirements.
Surveillance and Limiting Conditions for Operation
The inspector determined that surveillances were conducted and LCO were maintained in accordance with TS requirements.
Emergency Planning
The inspector determined that the emergency preparedness program was conducted in accordance with the emergency plan.
Maintenance Logs and Records
The inspector determined that the maintenance activities were performed and documented in accordance with TS requirements.
Fuel Handling Logs and Records
The inspector determined that the fuel movements and inspections were conducted in accordance with TS and the licensees procedural requirements.
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REPORT DETAILS Summary of Facility Status The OSU 500-kilowatt open pool-type research reactor continued to be operated in support of undergraduate instruction, laboratory experiments, and various types of irradiation projects.
During the inspection the reactor was started up, operated, and shut down as required to support these ongoing activities.
1.
Organization and Staffing a.
Inspection Scope (Inspection Procedure [IP] 69001, Section 02.01)
The inspector reviewed the following regarding the licensees organization and staffing to ensure that the requirements of TS 6.1 and 6.6.2 were met:
reactor operations logs, dated 2022-present
notice of staffing change, dated January 8, 2024
administrative procedure (AP)-13, "Personnel Required for Reactor Operation,"
dated January 7, 2021 b.
Observations and Findings The inspector found that the licensees organization was consistent with that specified in the TS, and that the NRC was made aware of the personnel changes in accordance with TS requirements.
The inspector found the minimum shift staffing for reactor operations continued to meet the TS requirement.
c.
Conclusion The inspector determined that the organization and staffing were in compliance with the TS requirements.
2.
Operations Logs and Records a.
Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.02)
The inspector observed completion of a reactor pre-startup checklist, reactor startup, reactor shutdown, and post-shutdown checklist. The inspector also reviewed the following to ensure that logs and records were maintained as required by the licensees administrative procedures and TS 6.7:
various reactor operations logs, dated 2022-present
various pre-startup/ post-shutdown checkout forms, dated 2022-present
record of unscheduled shutdowns, dated 2022-present
2022 and 2023 annual operating reports
AP-15, "Logging Unscheduled Shutdowns," dated August 25, 2022
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instrumentation use and maintenance (IM)-03, Pre-Startup Checkout, dated February 21, 2024
IM-04, Post-Shutdown Checkout, dated February 20, 2024
operations and maintenance (OM)-01, "Reactor Operations," dated June 28, 2022
OM-08, Reactor Operation Logbook Records, dated June 8, 2023 b.
Observations and Findings The inspector found that the licensees operation logs and records were maintained as required by the licensees TS and administrative procedures.
The inspector observed that the measured parameters for several reactor operations met the TS requirements.
c.
Conclusion The inspector determined that the operations logs and records were maintained in accordance with the applicable TS and the licensees procedural requirements.
3.
Requalification Training a.
Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.04)
The inspector reviewed the following aspects of the licensees requalification program to verify compliance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 55, Operators Licenses, and the licensees NRC-approved operator requalification program:
AP-09, RO/SRO Requalification, dated February 15, 2018
AP-10, Console Operating Experience Record, dated August 25, 2022
2022 and 2023 operator requalification summary memos
various operational examination records, dated 2022-present
various written examination records, dated 2022-present
console operating experience records for 2022-present
select medical records, dated 2022-present b.
Observations and Findings The inspector found that the licensees training was conducted and documented in accordance with their NRC-approved requalification and training program, medical examinations were completed every 2 years, and that the license operators requalification training and medical records were maintained.
c.
Conclusion The inspector determined that the operator requalification program was conducted and completed in accordance with the NRC approved program and regulatory requirements.
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4.
Surveillance and Limiting Conditions for Operation a.
Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.05)
The inspector observed completion of a reactor pre-startup checklist, reactor startup, reactor shutdown, and post-shutdown checklist. The inspector also reviewed the following to verify compliance with TS 3.0 and to determine if surveillance tests were performed as required by TS 4.0:
various maintenance logbook entries, dated 2022-present
various reactor operations logs, dated 2022-present
various records of unscheduled shutdowns, dated 2022-present
various weekly process system checklists, dated 2022-present
control rod system data, dated 2022-present
core reactivity data calculations, dated 2022-present
surveillance item trackers, dated 2022-present
IM-05, Core Reactivity Data, dated May 30, 2023
IM-07, Rod Parameter Testing, dated February 20, 2024 b.
Observations and Findings The inspector found that surveillance tests were completed as required by the TS and LCO verifications were completed on schedule and in accordance with the licensees procedures.
c.
Conclusion The inspector determined that the surveillances were conducted and LCO were maintained in accordance with TS requirements.
5.
Emergency Planning a.
Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.10)
The inspector toured the OSU operations center and the alternate emergency support center. The inspector also reviewed the following selected portions of the licensees emergency preparedness program to verify compliance with Appendix E, Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Production and Utilization Facilities, to 10 CFR Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities, and the licensees emergency plan:
emergency preparedness plan, dated November 2021
select training records, dated 2022-present
emergency drill records, dated 2022-present
emergency plan review records, dated 2022-present
emergency equipment inventory checklists, dated 2022-present
various emergency procedures
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b.
Observations and Findings The inspector found that the emergency plan training was conducted, drills were performed, emergency response call lists were maintained and posted, and emergency equipment was maintained and available as required by the emergency plan and licensee procedures.
c.
Conclusion The inspector determined that the emergency preparedness program was conducted in accordance with the emergency plan.
6.
Maintenance Logs and Records a.
Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.11)
The inspector reviewed the following selected maintenance logs and records to verify compliance with the requirements of TS:
various maintenance logbook entries, dated 2022-present
various reactor operations logs, dated 2022-present
various pre-startup/ post-shutdown checkout forms, dated 2022-present
various records of unscheduled shutdowns, dated 2022-present
AP-14, OSURR Modification Requests, dated April 18, 2023 b.
Observations and Findings The inspector found that the scheduled and unscheduled preventive and corrective maintenance activities were performed and documented in accordance with TS requirements and the licensees administrative procedures.
c.
Conclusion The inspector determined that the maintenance activities were performed and documented in accordance with TS requirements.
7.
Fuel Handling Logs and Records a.
Inspection Scope (IP 69001, Section 02.12)
The inspector reviewed the following fuel handling logs and activities to verify compliance with TS requirements:
OM-07, Fuel Element Inspections, dated September 15, 2022
various reactor operations logs, dated 2022-present
fuel element inspection records, dated 2022-present
fuel element inventory forms, dated 2022-present
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b.
Observations and Findings The inspector found that the fuel handling activities were conducted and documented in accordance with TS requirements and the licensees procedural requirements.
c.
Conclusion The inspector determined that the fuel movements and inspections were conducted in accordance with TS and the licensees procedural requirements.
8.
Exit Interview The inspection scope and results were summarized on March 28, 2024, with members of licensee management. The inspector described the areas inspected and discussed the inspection results.
Attachment PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee Personnel Interim Director, Nuclear Reactor Laboratory K. Herminghuysen Research Associate and SRO S. White Research Associate and SRO INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 69001 Class II Non-Power Reactors ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened None Closed None Discussed None