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| | 'Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 NtictaAm AcTivArtoN AN ALysts LABORATORY September 21, 1979 Mr. James R. Miller Acting Asst. Director, Site and Safeguards U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 |
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| Your letter of July 30, 1979 requested information on the impact of the Safeguards Upgrade Rule in the operation of our nuclear reactor facility (License R-62). | | Your letter of July 30, 1979 requested information on the impact of the Safeguards Upgrade Rule in the operation of our nuclear reactor facility (License R-62). Our reactor staff is small and several of them were on vacation in August. Accordingly, we could not meet your dead-line of August 15, 1979. Enclosed you will find our response to the 16 questions you posed. - |
| Our reactor staff is small and several of them were on vacation in August. Accordingly, we could not meet your dead-line of August 15, 1979. | | If I can supply additional information, please let me know. |
| Enclosed you will find our response to the 16 questions you posed. | | Sincerely yours, |
| -If I can supply additional information, please let me know.
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| Sincerely yours, rzf' L._-.'T. F. Parkinson, Director Nuclear Reactor Laboratory | | . |
| >Encl. (1)cc: Dr. A. K. Furr Dr. J. B. Jones Dr. A. H. Krebs RSS File*o3 1175 358 D(1 , 79101903?F_
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| ~$f , 'n v e'Blacksburg, e irginia 24061 NuctsAm AcnVAnON AN ALYSIS LA80R ATORY Response to NRC Recuest of July 30, 1979 1.What additional features will be constructed walls, vaults, CAS, protected area and costs associated with these.
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| Construction of approved type vault: | | Nuclear Reactor Laboratory Encl. (1) cc: Dr. A. K. Furr Dr. J. B. Jones Dr. A. H. Krebs RSS File |
| $5000 2.What is the expected total cost to upgrade hardware? - one time cost - alarms, CCTV, guns, uniforms, badges, detectors. | | * o3 1175 358 D( 1, 79101903?F_ |
| Intrusion system (entry alarms) : | | |
| $3000 Intrusion system (motion sensors) : | | -f |
| $1000 Badges (10 @ $25 each): | | , |
| S 250 Total$4250 3.What is the expected cost annually - guards, material, screening, two man rule - for an upgraded physical security plan - manpower and hardware? | | ' COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING |
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| | 'Blacksburg, e irginia 24061 NuctsAm AcnVAnON AN ALYSIS LA80R ATORY Response to NRC Recuest of July 30, 1979 |
| | : 1. What additional features will be constructed walls, vaults, CAS, protected area and costs associated with these. |
| | Construction of approved type vault: $5000 |
| | : 2. What is the expected total cost to upgrade hardware? - one time cost - alarms, CCTV, guns, uniforms, badges, detectors. |
| | Intrusion system (entry alarms) : $3000 Intrusion system (motion sensors) : $1000 Badges (10 @ $25 each): S 250 Total $4250 |
| | : 3. What is the expected cost annually - guards, material, screening, two man rule - for an upgraded physical security plan - manpower and hardware? |
| For Category II Facility: | | For Category II Facility: |
| Security system maintenance: | | Security system maintenance: $ 200/yr Security guards: provided by the University Security Division |
| $ 200/yr Security guards: provided by the University Security Division 4.What is the cost of shutting down the facility? | | : 4. What is the cost of shutting down the facility? |
| Removal and disposal of fuel ($2000/ element x12):S 24,000 Removal and dispc;al of core structure: | | Removal and disposal of fuel ($2000/ element x12):S 24,000 Removal and dispc;al of core structure: $. 10,000 |
| $. 10,000 Removal and disposal of tank, etc.: | | , Removal and disposal of tank, etc.: $100,000 |
| $100,000 , Removal and disposal of shield: | | * Removal and disposal of shield: $ 50,000 Decontamination of reactor cell and labs: $ 20,000 Dismantling of cooling system: S 5,000 Total S209,000 |
| $ 50,000*Decontamination of reactor cell and labs: | | : 5. What is the annual cost of maintaining possession only status? |
| $ 20,000 Dismantling of cooling system: | | Radiological survey, maintenance and administration (0.5 man yr.): $ 15,000/yr. |
| S 5,000 Total S209,000 5.What is the annual cost of maintaining possession only status? | | : 6. Effect of loss of program on US industry - (i.e.) engineers and operators for U.S. Nuclear Power Plants. |
| Radiological survey, maintenance and administration (0.5 man yr.): | | B.S. engineers (nuclear option) : 25/ year M.S. engineers (nuclear option) : 8/ year Ph.D. engineers (nuclear option) : 2/ year B.S. health physicists: 30/ year |
| $ 15,000/yr. | | : 7. Ef fect of loss on medical research, medical treatment. |
| 6.Effect of loss of program on US industry - (i.e.) engineers and operators for U.S. Nuclear Power Plants. | | Cancer research (American Cancer Society) $ 10,000/yr. |
| B.S. engineers (nuclear option) : | | : 8. Cost of new plans - security, contingency, guard training. |
| 25/ year M.S. engineers (nuclear option) : | | Security planning (0.5 man yr. @ $30,000/yr.): $ 12,500 Safety analysis report (1.0 man yr. @ $30,000/yr)$ 30,000 Environmental impact analysis (0.3 man yr. |
| 8/ year Ph.D. engineers (nuclear option) : | | @ $30,000/yr): $ 10,000 Total S 52,000 1175 359 |
| 2/ year B.S. health physicists: | | . |
| 30/ year 7.Ef fect of loss on medical research, medical treatment. | | |
| Cancer research (American Cancer Society) | |
| $ 10,000/yr. | |
| 8.Cost of new plans - security, contingency, guard training. | |
| Security planning (0.5 man yr. @ $30,000/yr.): | |
| $ 12,500 Safety analysis report (1.0 man yr. @ $30,000/yr)$ 30,000 Environmental impact analysis (0.3 man yr. | |
| @ $30,000/yr): | |
| $ 10,000 Total S 52,000 1175 359. | |
| vnse to NRC Request | | vnse to NRC Request |
| '*. July 30, 1979.pge 2 cf/9.Considering the impact of implementing the Safeguards Upgrade Rule | | ' * |
| ,'will you continue to operate your facility? | | . July 30, 1979 |
| , Yes, at least for the next 5 years 10.Describe the impact of closing the facility on the educational program at your facility (school) - Loss of program and courses.
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| Without a nuclear reactor facility, it would be virtually impossible to support our Nuclear Science and Engineering program.(See Question 16 for specific courses) | | / 9. Considering the impact of implementing the Safeguards Upgrade Rule |
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| | Yes, at least for the next 5 years |
| | : 10. Describe the impact of closing the facility on the educational program at your facility (school) - Loss of program and courses. |
| | Without a nuclear reactor facility, it would be virtually impossible to support our Nuclear Science and Engineering program. (See Question 16 for specific courses) |
| : 11. What is the size of the facility staff? - Will it be cut? | | : 11. What is the size of the facility staff? - Will it be cut? |
| 5.0 Full-time equivalent (permanent staff) 2.0 Part-time equivalent (temporary staffl If the reacto,r were shut-down, the permanent staff would probably be phased out. | | 5.0 Full-time equivalent (permanent staff) 2.0 Part-time equivalent (temporary staffl If the reacto,r were shut-down, the permanent staff would probably be phased out. |
| 12.How many students are in the classes? - Will they finish their degrees? | | : 12. How many students are in the classes? - Will they finish their degrees? |
| Undergraduate students (engineering): | | Undergraduate students (engineering): 30 Undergraduate students (biology /HP): 35 Students now enrolled would probably be able to complete their degrees. |
| 30 Undergraduate students (biology /HP): | | : 13. How many graduate students are in facility - related programs? - |
| 35 Students now enrolled would probably be able to complete their degrees. | |
| 13.How many graduate students are in facility - related programs? - | |
| Will they be able to finish? | | Will they be able to finish? |
| Graduate students (engineering): | | Graduate students (engineering): 15 (D.O.) |
| 15 (D.O.)14.What is the typical annual operating budget? | | : 14. What is the typical annual operating budget? |
| Salary and wages | | Salary and wages $, 89,000 (1978-71T |
| $, 89,000 (1978-71T Operating expenses , 17,500 (1178-791 | | , Operating expenses , 17,500 (1178-791 |
| ,*Total$ 106,500 15.With 100 r/hr at 3 feet exemption criteria, can you meet and maintain the SKM at such a level continuously? What would the impact be on current financial and operating resources? How would it maintain the self-protection criteria affect fuel replacement and coets therafore?
| | * Total $ 106,500 |
| No, we expect to qualify as a Category II facility with no" exempt" fuel. | | : 15. With 100 r/hr at 3 feet exemption criteria, can you meet and maintain the SKM at such a level continuously? What would the impact be on current financial and operating resources? How would it maintain the self-protection criteria affect fuel replacement and coets therafore? |
| 16.How many courses utilize the facility - will they be cut? | | No, we expect to qualify as a Category II facility with no |
| | " exempt" fuel. |
| | : 16. How many courses utilize the facility - will they be cut? |
| NSE 3090, Nuclear Reactor Lab (3L, 1C) | | NSE 3090, Nuclear Reactor Lab (3L, 1C) |
| NSE 4010, Radioisotope Techniques and NAA (6L, 2C) | | NSE 4010, Radioisotope Techniques and NAA (6L, 2C) |
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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20073B9901991-06-18018 June 1991 Forwards Rept Summarizing Findings of Orau Review of 59 Docket Files for Terminated Research & Test Reactors ML20245B4531989-06-0808 June 1989 Forwards Encl Listed Info on Decommissioned & Shutdown Reactors Requested During Discussions at Saxton on 890511 ML20245D3221989-04-24024 April 1989 Advises That No Record Retention Required for Former License R-62 ML20154Q3031988-05-24024 May 1988 Forwards Insp Rept 50-124/88-01 on 880404.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20150D8641988-03-18018 March 1988 Informs of Relocation of NRR to Rockville,Md.Official Mailing Address Still Remains Same & Project Managers Have New Locations & Phone Numbers.Ts Michaels Still Lead Project Manager for Facility & a Adams Will Serve as Backup ML20149H8101988-02-17017 February 1988 Informs That Reactor Bldg Can Be Released for Unrestricted Use Since Residual Contamination Levels for Reactor Bldg Comply W/Reg Guide 1.86,Table 1 in Response to 860717 License Termination Request ML20196E8031988-02-0505 February 1988 Provides Addl Clarification to Final Decommissioning Rept. Data from Resurvey of Suspect Blocks Confirm That Release Criteria Not Exceeded.Resurvey Encl ML20196D5151988-02-0303 February 1988 Forwards Orau 88/A-74, Confirmatory Radiological Survey of Argonaut Reactor Facility,Virginia Polytechnic Inst & State Univ,Blacksburg,Va, Final Rept.Facility Meets Guidelines for Terminating Operating Reactors ML20238C9981987-09-0303 September 1987 Forwards Amend to Final Rept Re Dismantlement & Disposition of Facility,Including Survey Maps Denoting Grids Surveyed & Survey Data on Ventilation Duct Work & Stack,In Response to Items Identified in Insp Rept 50-124/87-01 ML20237H6661987-08-0707 August 1987 Forwards Insp Rept 50-124/87-01 on 870727-29.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20215D2151987-06-11011 June 1987 Informs That T Micheals Assigned as Project Manager for Facility Due to NRR Reorganization ML20206D5901987-04-0606 April 1987 Forwards Argonaut Reactor Facility Decommissioning Final Rept, Per 861029 Dismantlement & Disposition Order.Facility Now Meets Unrestricted Use Criteria.Termination of License Requested ML20211G1361986-10-29029 October 1986 Forwards Order Authorizing Dismantling of Facility & Disposition of Component Parts,Finding of No Significant Environ Impact,Safety Evaluation & Environ Assessment ML20214F6671986-09-10010 September 1986 Notifies of 861029-30 Physical Protection Seminar in Cherry Hill,Nj to Discuss Results of 12-yr Implementation of 10CFR73 for Protection Against Radiological Sabotage. Preliminary Agenda Encl IR 05000124/19860011986-08-22022 August 1986 Forwards Insp Rept 50-124/86-01 on 860808.No Violation or Deviation Noted.Rept Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790 & 73.21) ML20212M2891986-08-19019 August 1986 Forwards Notice of Proposed Issuance of Orders Authorizing Dismantling of Facility & Disposition of Component Parts & Terminating Facility License, for Publication Per 860717 Application ML20214K6051986-08-13013 August 1986 Provides Clarification Re Calibr of Instrumentation Utilized for Radiation Detection,Per 860717 Request for Order Authorizing Facility Dismantlement & Disposition & Termination of License R-62 ML20212N9271986-08-11011 August 1986 Forwards Sections I & II to Region II Incident Response Plan,Incorporating Lessons Learned from 1984 Full Field Exercise.Section III Withheld.W/O Encl ML20203G0071986-07-17017 July 1986 Requests Order Authorizing Facility Dismantling & Disposition to Terminate License R-62 & Publication of Fr Notice.Forwards Decommissioning Plan,Including Security Plan,Tech Specs & Environ Rept ML20206M1691986-06-20020 June 1986 Grants 860516 Request to Take Samples from Biological Shielding of Reactor to Determine Amount of above-limit & Exempt Quantities of Reinforced Concrete That Must Be Removed ML20140G7181986-03-27027 March 1986 Lists Change in Telephone Number for H Bernard,Facility Project Manager,Due to NRR Reorganization.D Tondi New Nonpower Reactors & Safeguards Licensing Section Leader. Correspondence Should Be Sent to Listed Address ML20138G9801985-10-0808 October 1985 Responds to Ltr Re Removal of Unirradiated Highly Enriched U Fuel to Secure Facility.Fuel Will Be Shipped by Proto-Power Bisco to Doe.No Fuel Will Remain at Facility by 860101 ML20112E6161985-01-10010 January 1985 Forwards Revised Tech Specs,Reflecting 841022 Request for Possession Only License ML20140C0381984-05-0808 May 1984 Partial Response to FOIA Request for All Physical Security & Safeguards Insp Repts from 1979 to Present for Ucla,Univs of Washington & Florida,Virginia Polytechnic Inst & Iowa State Univ.Info Partially Withheld (Ref FOIA Exemption 4) IA-84-227, Partial Response to FOIA Request for All Physical Security & Safeguards Insp Repts from 1979 to Present for Ucla,Univs of Washington & Florida,Virginia Polytechnic Inst & Iowa State Univ.Info Partially Withheld (Ref FOIA Exemption 4)1984-05-0808 May 1984 Partial Response to FOIA Request for All Physical Security & Safeguards Insp Repts from 1979 to Present for Ucla,Univs of Washington & Florida,Virginia Polytechnic Inst & Iowa State Univ.Info Partially Withheld (Ref FOIA Exemption 4) ML20140C0351984-03-24024 March 1984 FOIA Request for All Physical & Safeguards Insp Repts from 1979 to Present at Ucla,Univ of Washington,Univ of Florida, Virginia Polytechnic Inst & Iowa State Univ ML20079G2681984-01-17017 January 1984 Responds to 831216 Generic Ltr 83-41 Re Fast Cold Starts of Diesel Generators.No Generators Used at Facility.No Response Required ML20083G0631983-12-14014 December 1983 Describes Actions to Rectify Violation of Operator Requalification program.Hot-functional Test Program Will Be Used to Familiarize Operators W/Console.All Procedures Will Be Reviewed.Actions Adequate Until Unit Restarted ML20085L1831983-09-27027 September 1983 Forwards Revs 1 & 2 to Physical Security Plan.Revs Withheld ML20069E7341983-03-17017 March 1983 Confirms That Proposal for Tech Spec Change Has Been Reviewed & Approved by Reactor Safety Committee ML20069E7171983-03-15015 March 1983 Forwards Remaining Tech Spec Changes for Amend to License R-62.Actual Connection & Testing Contingent on N-16 Calculations & Approved Test Procedures.Table Listing Summary of Specific Changes Encl ML20071C4081983-02-22022 February 1983 Forwards Annual Rept for VA Polytechnic Inst & State Univ Research Reactor,1982 ML20064M0161983-01-11011 January 1983 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-124/82-01.Corrective Actions:Procedure Initiated for Reactor Audit & Review & SAR Will Be Submitted to Radiation Safety Committee Re Manual Control Rod Withdrawal ML20079J4131982-12-22022 December 1982 Forwards Confirmation by Reactor Safety Committee Chairman That Proposal for Tech Spec Change Reviewed & Approved ML20079J4171982-12-16016 December 1982 Forwards Application to Amend License R-62,revising Tech Specs to Delete Ultrasonic Flow Detector W/Paddle Wheel Detector w/1% Accuracy Min ML20066G4471982-11-0202 November 1982 Forwards Public Version of Revised Emergency Response Plan ML20054L3881982-06-16016 June 1982 Ltr to All Research & Test Reactor Licensees Requesting That Reg Guide 2.6 (for Comment) & ANSI/ANS-15.16 (Draft II Dtd 811129) Be Used to Meet Requirement of Final Amend to 10CFR50.54(r) Re Emergency Planning.Fr Notice Encl ML20038A6561981-11-0909 November 1981 Advises That Dr Pratner Will Replace AP Curtner as Reactor Supervisor on 811101 ML20010H2211981-08-25025 August 1981 Responds to NRC 810817 Ltr Re Violation Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-124/81-02.Corrective Actions:Interim Procedure Change Has Been Properly Documented & Approved According to Procedure VI.6 ML19341C5371981-02-25025 February 1981 Forwards Annual Operations Rept,Nuclear Research Reactor, VA Polytechnic Inst & State Univ,1980. ML20003C0371981-02-23023 February 1981 Forwards Final Reactor Operator Requalification Program, Revised to Include Deficient Items Identified in NRC 810212 Ltr,For Inclusion in Renewal Application for License R-62 ML19345B9971980-11-26026 November 1980 Forwards Security Plan & Application for Renewal of License R-62.W/o Encls ML19344E4431980-08-25025 August 1980 Forwards Complete Application for Class 104 License for Nuclear Research Reactor Facility.Prior Issuances Encl. Application Available in Central Files Only ML19330C3531980-08-0101 August 1980 Forwards Data Re Environ Radiation Dispersion,Per M Wohl Telcon Request ML19321A4781980-07-18018 July 1980 Forwards Proposed Tech Specs & Operator Requalification Program for Research Reactor Per License R-62 ML20149K1911980-05-0707 May 1980 Generic Ltr 80-38 to All Nonpower Reactor Licensees Re NPR Physical Protection Requirements.Summary of Certain NPR Physical Protection Requirements Encl & Should Aid in Determining Safeguards Requirements Applicable to Facility ML19345E2541980-03-19019 March 1980 Forwards Univ Draft Emergency Plan ML19309A5301980-03-19019 March 1980 Forwards PSAR ML19309B6191980-03-19019 March 1980 Forwards Sept 1979 Draft Emergency Plan ML19296B4121980-02-13013 February 1980 Forwards Annual Operating Rept 1979 1991-06-18
[Table view] Category:EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION TO NRC
MONTHYEARML20196E8031988-02-0505 February 1988 Provides Addl Clarification to Final Decommissioning Rept. Data from Resurvey of Suspect Blocks Confirm That Release Criteria Not Exceeded.Resurvey Encl ML20238C9981987-09-0303 September 1987 Forwards Amend to Final Rept Re Dismantlement & Disposition of Facility,Including Survey Maps Denoting Grids Surveyed & Survey Data on Ventilation Duct Work & Stack,In Response to Items Identified in Insp Rept 50-124/87-01 ML20206D5901987-04-0606 April 1987 Forwards Argonaut Reactor Facility Decommissioning Final Rept, Per 861029 Dismantlement & Disposition Order.Facility Now Meets Unrestricted Use Criteria.Termination of License Requested ML20214K6051986-08-13013 August 1986 Provides Clarification Re Calibr of Instrumentation Utilized for Radiation Detection,Per 860717 Request for Order Authorizing Facility Dismantlement & Disposition & Termination of License R-62 ML20203G0071986-07-17017 July 1986 Requests Order Authorizing Facility Dismantling & Disposition to Terminate License R-62 & Publication of Fr Notice.Forwards Decommissioning Plan,Including Security Plan,Tech Specs & Environ Rept ML20138G9801985-10-0808 October 1985 Responds to Ltr Re Removal of Unirradiated Highly Enriched U Fuel to Secure Facility.Fuel Will Be Shipped by Proto-Power Bisco to Doe.No Fuel Will Remain at Facility by 860101 ML20112E6161985-01-10010 January 1985 Forwards Revised Tech Specs,Reflecting 841022 Request for Possession Only License ML20079G2681984-01-17017 January 1984 Responds to 831216 Generic Ltr 83-41 Re Fast Cold Starts of Diesel Generators.No Generators Used at Facility.No Response Required ML20083G0631983-12-14014 December 1983 Describes Actions to Rectify Violation of Operator Requalification program.Hot-functional Test Program Will Be Used to Familiarize Operators W/Console.All Procedures Will Be Reviewed.Actions Adequate Until Unit Restarted ML20085L1831983-09-27027 September 1983 Forwards Revs 1 & 2 to Physical Security Plan.Revs Withheld ML20069E7341983-03-17017 March 1983 Confirms That Proposal for Tech Spec Change Has Been Reviewed & Approved by Reactor Safety Committee ML20069E7171983-03-15015 March 1983 Forwards Remaining Tech Spec Changes for Amend to License R-62.Actual Connection & Testing Contingent on N-16 Calculations & Approved Test Procedures.Table Listing Summary of Specific Changes Encl ML20071C4081983-02-22022 February 1983 Forwards Annual Rept for VA Polytechnic Inst & State Univ Research Reactor,1982 ML20064M0161983-01-11011 January 1983 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-124/82-01.Corrective Actions:Procedure Initiated for Reactor Audit & Review & SAR Will Be Submitted to Radiation Safety Committee Re Manual Control Rod Withdrawal ML20079J4131982-12-22022 December 1982 Forwards Confirmation by Reactor Safety Committee Chairman That Proposal for Tech Spec Change Reviewed & Approved ML20079J4171982-12-16016 December 1982 Forwards Application to Amend License R-62,revising Tech Specs to Delete Ultrasonic Flow Detector W/Paddle Wheel Detector w/1% Accuracy Min ML20066G4471982-11-0202 November 1982 Forwards Public Version of Revised Emergency Response Plan ML20038A6561981-11-0909 November 1981 Advises That Dr Pratner Will Replace AP Curtner as Reactor Supervisor on 811101 ML20010H2211981-08-25025 August 1981 Responds to NRC 810817 Ltr Re Violation Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-124/81-02.Corrective Actions:Interim Procedure Change Has Been Properly Documented & Approved According to Procedure VI.6 ML19341C5371981-02-25025 February 1981 Forwards Annual Operations Rept,Nuclear Research Reactor, VA Polytechnic Inst & State Univ,1980. ML20003C0371981-02-23023 February 1981 Forwards Final Reactor Operator Requalification Program, Revised to Include Deficient Items Identified in NRC 810212 Ltr,For Inclusion in Renewal Application for License R-62 ML19345B9971980-11-26026 November 1980 Forwards Security Plan & Application for Renewal of License R-62.W/o Encls ML19344E4431980-08-25025 August 1980 Forwards Complete Application for Class 104 License for Nuclear Research Reactor Facility.Prior Issuances Encl. Application Available in Central Files Only ML19330C3531980-08-0101 August 1980 Forwards Data Re Environ Radiation Dispersion,Per M Wohl Telcon Request ML19321A4781980-07-18018 July 1980 Forwards Proposed Tech Specs & Operator Requalification Program for Research Reactor Per License R-62 ML19345E2541980-03-19019 March 1980 Forwards Univ Draft Emergency Plan ML19309A5301980-03-19019 March 1980 Forwards PSAR ML19309B6191980-03-19019 March 1980 Forwards Sept 1979 Draft Emergency Plan ML19296B4121980-02-13013 February 1980 Forwards Annual Operating Rept 1979 ML19209D0961979-09-21021 September 1979 Responds to NRC 790730 Ltr Re Impact of Safeguards Upgrade Rule on Nuclear Reactor Facility.Provides Info on Size of Academic Staff,Student Enrollment & Economic Impact ML19208A3941979-09-0707 September 1979 Notifies That Rt Stone Will Take 2-yr Leave of Absence. Effective 790901,changes Will Be Made to Positions of Reactor Supervisor & Operators ML19269D3921979-04-18018 April 1979 Responds to NRC 790323 Ltr Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-124/79-2.Correcctive Actions:All Procedures Being Rewritten & Monthly Reactor Operator Meetings Held 1988-02-05
[Table view] Category:INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20073B9901991-06-18018 June 1991 Forwards Rept Summarizing Findings of Orau Review of 59 Docket Files for Terminated Research & Test Reactors ML20196E8031988-02-0505 February 1988 Provides Addl Clarification to Final Decommissioning Rept. Data from Resurvey of Suspect Blocks Confirm That Release Criteria Not Exceeded.Resurvey Encl ML20196D5151988-02-0303 February 1988 Forwards Orau 88/A-74, Confirmatory Radiological Survey of Argonaut Reactor Facility,Virginia Polytechnic Inst & State Univ,Blacksburg,Va, Final Rept.Facility Meets Guidelines for Terminating Operating Reactors ML20238C9981987-09-0303 September 1987 Forwards Amend to Final Rept Re Dismantlement & Disposition of Facility,Including Survey Maps Denoting Grids Surveyed & Survey Data on Ventilation Duct Work & Stack,In Response to Items Identified in Insp Rept 50-124/87-01 ML20206D5901987-04-0606 April 1987 Forwards Argonaut Reactor Facility Decommissioning Final Rept, Per 861029 Dismantlement & Disposition Order.Facility Now Meets Unrestricted Use Criteria.Termination of License Requested ML20214K6051986-08-13013 August 1986 Provides Clarification Re Calibr of Instrumentation Utilized for Radiation Detection,Per 860717 Request for Order Authorizing Facility Dismantlement & Disposition & Termination of License R-62 ML20203G0071986-07-17017 July 1986 Requests Order Authorizing Facility Dismantling & Disposition to Terminate License R-62 & Publication of Fr Notice.Forwards Decommissioning Plan,Including Security Plan,Tech Specs & Environ Rept ML20138G9801985-10-0808 October 1985 Responds to Ltr Re Removal of Unirradiated Highly Enriched U Fuel to Secure Facility.Fuel Will Be Shipped by Proto-Power Bisco to Doe.No Fuel Will Remain at Facility by 860101 ML20112E6161985-01-10010 January 1985 Forwards Revised Tech Specs,Reflecting 841022 Request for Possession Only License ML20140C0351984-03-24024 March 1984 FOIA Request for All Physical & Safeguards Insp Repts from 1979 to Present at Ucla,Univ of Washington,Univ of Florida, Virginia Polytechnic Inst & Iowa State Univ ML20079G2681984-01-17017 January 1984 Responds to 831216 Generic Ltr 83-41 Re Fast Cold Starts of Diesel Generators.No Generators Used at Facility.No Response Required ML20083G0631983-12-14014 December 1983 Describes Actions to Rectify Violation of Operator Requalification program.Hot-functional Test Program Will Be Used to Familiarize Operators W/Console.All Procedures Will Be Reviewed.Actions Adequate Until Unit Restarted ML20085L1831983-09-27027 September 1983 Forwards Revs 1 & 2 to Physical Security Plan.Revs Withheld ML20069E7341983-03-17017 March 1983 Confirms That Proposal for Tech Spec Change Has Been Reviewed & Approved by Reactor Safety Committee ML20069E7171983-03-15015 March 1983 Forwards Remaining Tech Spec Changes for Amend to License R-62.Actual Connection & Testing Contingent on N-16 Calculations & Approved Test Procedures.Table Listing Summary of Specific Changes Encl ML20071C4081983-02-22022 February 1983 Forwards Annual Rept for VA Polytechnic Inst & State Univ Research Reactor,1982 ML20064M0161983-01-11011 January 1983 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-124/82-01.Corrective Actions:Procedure Initiated for Reactor Audit & Review & SAR Will Be Submitted to Radiation Safety Committee Re Manual Control Rod Withdrawal ML20079J4131982-12-22022 December 1982 Forwards Confirmation by Reactor Safety Committee Chairman That Proposal for Tech Spec Change Reviewed & Approved ML20079J4171982-12-16016 December 1982 Forwards Application to Amend License R-62,revising Tech Specs to Delete Ultrasonic Flow Detector W/Paddle Wheel Detector w/1% Accuracy Min ML20066G4471982-11-0202 November 1982 Forwards Public Version of Revised Emergency Response Plan ML20038A6561981-11-0909 November 1981 Advises That Dr Pratner Will Replace AP Curtner as Reactor Supervisor on 811101 ML20010H2211981-08-25025 August 1981 Responds to NRC 810817 Ltr Re Violation Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-124/81-02.Corrective Actions:Interim Procedure Change Has Been Properly Documented & Approved According to Procedure VI.6 ML19341C5371981-02-25025 February 1981 Forwards Annual Operations Rept,Nuclear Research Reactor, VA Polytechnic Inst & State Univ,1980. ML20003C0371981-02-23023 February 1981 Forwards Final Reactor Operator Requalification Program, Revised to Include Deficient Items Identified in NRC 810212 Ltr,For Inclusion in Renewal Application for License R-62 ML19345B9971980-11-26026 November 1980 Forwards Security Plan & Application for Renewal of License R-62.W/o Encls ML19344E4431980-08-25025 August 1980 Forwards Complete Application for Class 104 License for Nuclear Research Reactor Facility.Prior Issuances Encl. Application Available in Central Files Only ML19330C3531980-08-0101 August 1980 Forwards Data Re Environ Radiation Dispersion,Per M Wohl Telcon Request ML19321A4781980-07-18018 July 1980 Forwards Proposed Tech Specs & Operator Requalification Program for Research Reactor Per License R-62 ML19345E2541980-03-19019 March 1980 Forwards Univ Draft Emergency Plan ML19309A5301980-03-19019 March 1980 Forwards PSAR ML19309B6191980-03-19019 March 1980 Forwards Sept 1979 Draft Emergency Plan ML19296B4121980-02-13013 February 1980 Forwards Annual Operating Rept 1979 ML19209D0961979-09-21021 September 1979 Responds to NRC 790730 Ltr Re Impact of Safeguards Upgrade Rule on Nuclear Reactor Facility.Provides Info on Size of Academic Staff,Student Enrollment & Economic Impact ML19208A3941979-09-0707 September 1979 Notifies That Rt Stone Will Take 2-yr Leave of Absence. Effective 790901,changes Will Be Made to Positions of Reactor Supervisor & Operators ML19269D3921979-04-18018 April 1979 Responds to NRC 790323 Ltr Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-124/79-2.Correcctive Actions:All Procedures Being Rewritten & Monthly Reactor Operator Meetings Held 1991-06-18
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Dear Mr. Miller:
Your letter of July 30, 1979 requested information on the impact of the Safeguards Upgrade Rule in the operation of our nuclear reactor facility (License R-62). Our reactor staff is small and several of them were on vacation in August. Accordingly, we could not meet your dead-line of August 15, 1979. Enclosed you will find our response to the 16 questions you posed. -
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- 1. What additional features will be constructed walls, vaults, CAS, protected area and costs associated with these.
Construction of approved type vault: $5000
- 2. What is the expected total cost to upgrade hardware? - one time cost - alarms, CCTV, guns, uniforms, badges, detectors.
Intrusion system (entry alarms) : $3000 Intrusion system (motion sensors) : $1000 Badges (10 @ $25 each): S 250 Total $4250
- 3. What is the expected cost annually - guards, material, screening, two man rule - for an upgraded physical security plan - manpower and hardware?
For Category II Facility:
Security system maintenance: $ 200/yr Security guards: provided by the University Security Division
- 4. What is the cost of shutting down the facility?
Removal and disposal of fuel ($2000/ element x12):S 24,000 Removal and dispc;al of core structure: $. 10,000
, Removal and disposal of tank, etc.: $100,000
- Removal and disposal of shield: $ 50,000 Decontamination of reactor cell and labs: $ 20,000 Dismantling of cooling system: S 5,000 Total S209,000
- 5. What is the annual cost of maintaining possession only status?
Radiological survey, maintenance and administration (0.5 man yr.): $ 15,000/yr.
- 6. Effect of loss of program on US industry - (i.e.) engineers and operators for U.S. Nuclear Power Plants.
B.S. engineers (nuclear option) : 25/ year M.S. engineers (nuclear option) : 8/ year Ph.D. engineers (nuclear option) : 2/ year B.S. health physicists: 30/ year
- 7. Ef fect of loss on medical research, medical treatment.
Cancer research (American Cancer Society) $ 10,000/yr.
- 8. Cost of new plans - security, contingency, guard training.
Security planning (0.5 man yr. @ $30,000/yr.): $ 12,500 Safety analysis report (1.0 man yr. @ $30,000/yr)$ 30,000 Environmental impact analysis (0.3 man yr.
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Yes, at least for the next 5 years
- 10. Describe the impact of closing the facility on the educational program at your facility (school) - Loss of program and courses.
Without a nuclear reactor facility, it would be virtually impossible to support our Nuclear Science and Engineering program. (See Question 16 for specific courses)
- 11. What is the size of the facility staff? - Will it be cut?
5.0 Full-time equivalent (permanent staff) 2.0 Part-time equivalent (temporary staffl If the reacto,r were shut-down, the permanent staff would probably be phased out.
- 12. How many students are in the classes? - Will they finish their degrees?
Undergraduate students (engineering): 30 Undergraduate students (biology /HP): 35 Students now enrolled would probably be able to complete their degrees.
- 13. How many graduate students are in facility - related programs? -
Will they be able to finish?
Graduate students (engineering): 15 (D.O.)
- 14. What is the typical annual operating budget?
Salary and wages $, 89,000 (1978-71T
, Operating expenses , 17,500 (1178-791
- 15. With 100 r/hr at 3 feet exemption criteria, can you meet and maintain the SKM at such a level continuously? What would the impact be on current financial and operating resources? How would it maintain the self-protection criteria affect fuel replacement and coets therafore?
No, we expect to qualify as a Category II facility with no
" exempt" fuel.
- 16. How many courses utilize the facility - will they be cut?
NSE 3090, Nuclear Reactor Lab (3L, 1C)
NSE 4010, Radioisotope Techniques and NAA (6L, 2C)
NSE 4023, Nuclear Engineering Lab (6L, 2C)
NSE 4041, aadiation Protection and Monitoring I (2L,1C)
NSE 4042, Radiation Protection and Monitoring II (2L,1C)
NSE 4970, Independent Study (Reactor Operator Training) (3H, 3C)
Yes, all the above would be cut.
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