Information Notice 1997-87, Second Retrofit to Industrial Nuclear Company IR100 Radiography Camera, to Correct Inconsistency in 10 CFR Part 34 Compatibility

Second Retrofit to Industrial Nuclear Company IR100 Radiography Camera, to Correct Inconsistency in 10 CFR Part 34 Compatibility

ML031050023
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Site:	Beaver Valley, Millstone, Hatch, Monticello, Calvert Cliffs, Dresden, Davis Besse, Peach Bottom, Browns Ferry, Salem, Oconee, Mcguire, Nine Mile Point, Palisades, Palo Verde, Perry, Indian Point, Fermi, Kewaunee, Catawba, Harris, Wolf Creek, Saint Lucie, Point Beach, Oyster Creek, Watts Bar, Hope Creek, Grand Gulf, Cooper, Sequoyah, Byron, Pilgrim, Arkansas Nuclear, Three Mile Island, Braidwood, Susquehanna, Summer, Prairie Island, Columbia, Seabrook, Brunswick, Surry, Limerick, North Anna, Turkey Point, River Bend, Vermont Yankee, Crystal River, Haddam Neck, Ginna, Diablo Canyon, Callaway, Vogtle, Waterford, Duane Arnold, Farley, Robinson, Clinton, South Texas, San Onofre, Cook, Comanche Peak, Yankee Rowe, Maine Yankee, Quad Cities, Humboldt Bay, La Crosse, Big Rock Point, Rancho Seco, Zion, Midland, Bellefonte, Fort Calhoun, FitzPatrick, McGuire, LaSalle, Fort Saint Vrain, Shoreham, Satsop, Trojan, Atlantic Nuclear Power Plant
Issue date:	12/12/1997
From:	Cool D NRC/NMSS/IMNS
To:
References
IN-97-087, NUDOCS 9712090210
Download: ML031050023 (7)

UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDS

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL DC 20555 WASHINGTON,

December 12, 1997 NOTICE 97-87: SECOND RETROFIT TO INDUSTRIAL NUCLEAR

NRC INFORMATION CAMERA, TO

COMPANY IRiOO RADIOGRAPHY

10 CFR PART 34 CORRECT INCONSISTENCY IN

COMPATIBILITY

Addressees

All industrial radiography licensees.

PuMrose

make

Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this information notice to

The U.S. Nuclear (INC) Model IR100

lock of the Industrial Nuclear Company

licensees aware of a retrofit to the It is

Camera, to correct an inconsistency in 10 CFR Part 34 compatibility. activities, Radiography their licensed

the information for applicability to

expected that recipients will review avoid problems. However, suggestions contained in

as appropriate, to

and consider actions, action nor written

requirements; therefore, no specific

this information notice are not NRC

response is required.

Description Circumstances

of

June 18, retrofit to the safety latch plate (NRC Information Notice 97-35, dated would not

The recent camera

where the INC Model IR100 radiography

1997), which corrected a scenario by 10 CFR 34.20, resulted in the equipment not

shock test, as required personnel.

pass the horizontal

the requirement that the lock should not be easily removed by unauthorized correct the

meeting to

the State of California evaluated the problem, and INC took action

INC and

situation.

Discusion

more "fragile areas

Latch Plate" on the IR100 radiography camera has a potentially

The "Safety tested.

Paragraph 8.3.2) than the area previouslyof the plate (with

(as specified in ANSI N432-1980, surface

was struck directly on the front

Apparently, if the Safety Latch Plate inoperable. It

in the safe locked position), the plate could be deformed and deemed top and side. To

the source

the plate might be susceptible to damage if struck from the

also appeared that prevent

was not possible, a bumper that would

ensure that this type of potential damage

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IN 97-87 December 12,1997 deformation was welded to the back of the Safety Latch Plate, and the outer top edge of the plate

was angled at a 45-to-50-degree angle, to a depth of approximately 3 mm (0.12 inch). The

modified device was tested to ensure compliance with ANSI N432-1980, paragraph 8.2.

In the Safety Latch plate retrofit to the IR1 00, the Allen screws used to fasten the plate to the

device were such that they were easily removed by the user. This is contrary to requirements in

10 CFR 34.20(a) which states that all devices in use meet the requirements of ANSI N432-1980.

ANSI N432, Section 5.1.2.1, requires that 0(t]he exposure device shall have a lock which is not

easily removable by unauthorized personnel." To correct this situation, INC has modified the

device design to secure the lock screws by placing a self-adhesive metal foil over the screws.

The foil and adhesive are such that the foil is difficult to remove and cannot be removed and

replaced without showing signs of damage. The foil will serve to inhibit unauthorized personnel

from accessing the screws, and to provide a means to alert the licensee to possible tamperinq of

the lock. INC has indicated that it will contact all owners of potentially affected cameras, on

record with it, to notify them of the retrofit, and to retrofit the cameras for them or to provide them

with the foil covers and instructions on retrofitting the devices. Attachment I contains a copy of

the retrofit letter.

All affected cameras should be retrofitted as soon as possible. Licensees should contact INC, or

the State of California, to obtain retrofit kits or assistance with retrofit procedures, or to report that

they have not received their kits. Affected cameras may be checked for completed retrofits

during any inspection.

This information notice requires no specific action nor written response. If you have any

questions about the information in this notice, please contact one of the technical contacts listed

below or the appropriate regional office.

\.9 Donald A. Cool, Director

Division of Industrial and

Medical Nuclear Safety

Office of Nuclear Material Safety

and Safeguards

Technical contacts: David Wesley

Dept. of Health Services

State of California

(916) 445-1884 Michele Burgess, NMSS

301415-5868 E-mail: mlb5@nrc.gov

Attachments: /V" g ke

1. INC Retrofit Letter

2. List of Recently Issued NMSS Information Notices

3. List of Recently Issued NRC Information Notices

IIN 97-87 December 12, 1997 INDUSTRLAL NUCLEAR CCO K'c.

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SUBJECT; IR- 00 EXPOSURE DEVICE LQCK.

DEAR CUSTOMERi

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ACCORDING TO I 17 CC 30332(C)(1) AND ANSI N432-19 0,5.

IS NOT

1.2.1, EACH IOGRkpHIC DEVICE MUAT HAVE A LOCK THAT

BY UNAUTOIZE PRSONNEL. IN OTHER WORDS

EASILY BMA3 ONLY KNOWLED LE OR AUTHORIZED PtRSONNEL SHOULD DISMANTLE

THE LOCK ASSE BLY.

INSTALL A HEAVY

TO rNSURE THEI ABOVE REGULATION, INC WILL LOCK BOX (RIGHT

LABL OVER T ALLEN SCREW ON THE

DUTY FOI ONLY BY

LABEL WILL STATE "tO BE REMOVED

SIDE OLY) TS

AUTHORIZED PESONNEL.

CHARGE ON EVERY DEVICE

INC WILL INSTALL THE LABELS FREE OF IF WE DO NOT

SHIPPED TO US! FOR RELOADING OR MAIOTAINENCE.

f'o DAYS !FROM THE ABOVE DATE, WE

RECIEvE YOUR DEVICE WITHIN TO INSTALL.

WILL SEND YOU' THE LABELS FOR YOU

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

THANK YOU FOA YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

PLEASE CALL ipic AT 1-800-711-1962.

VERY TRULY YOURS.

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"Sclment 2 IN 97-87 December 12, 1997 LIST OF RECENTLY ISSUED

NMSS INFORMATION NOTICES

Information Date of

Notice No. Subject Issuance Issued to

97-86 Additional Controls for Transport 12/12/97 Registered users of the Model

of the Amersham Model No. 660 No. 660 series packages, and

Series Radiographic Exposure Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Devices industrial radiography licensees

97-75 Enforcement Sanctions Issued 09/24/97 All U.S. Nuclear Regulatory

as a Result of Deliberate Commission licensees

Violations of NRC Requirements

97-72 Potential for Failure 09/22/97 All holders of OLs or CPs

of the Omega Series for nuclear power reactors

Sprinkler Heads and fuel cycle facilities

97-65 Failures of High-Dose- 08/15/97 All high-dose-rate remote

Rate Remote Afterloading afterloader licensees

Device Source Guide Tubes, Catheters, and Applicators

97-64 Potential Problems 08/13/97 All U.S. Nuclear Regulatory

Associated with Loss Commission medical tele- of Electrical Power therapy licensees

in Certain Teletherapy

Units

U.S. Department of 08/06/97 All U.S. Nuclear Regulatory

97-61 Health and Human Commission medical

Services Letter, to licensees, veterinarians, Medical Device Manu- and manufacturers/distri- facturers, on the butors of medical devices

Year 2000 Problem

Mechanical Integrity of 07/31/97 Holders of and Applicants

97-58 for Licenses for In-Situ

In-Situ Leach Injection

Leach Facilities

Wells and Piping

97-57 Leak Testing of Packaging 07/30/97 Suppliers and users of

Used in the Transport of packaging for the trans- Radioactive Material portation of radioactive

material required to per- form packaging leak tests

Attachment 3 IN 97-87 December 12, 1997 LIST OF RECENTLY ISSUED

NRC INFORMATION NOTICES

Information Date of

Notice No. Subject Issuance Issued to

97-86 Additional Controls for 12/12/97 Registered users of the Model

Transport of the Amersham No. 660 series packages, and

Model No. 660 Series Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Radiographic Exposure Devices industrial radiography licensees

97-85 Effects of Crud Buildup 12/11/97 All holders of OLs for pressurized- and Boron Deposition on water reactors, except those

Power Distribution and licensees who have permanently

Shutdown Margin ceased operations and have

certified that the fuel has been

permanently removed from the

reactor vessel

97-84 Rupture in Extraction 12/11/97 All holders of OLs for nuclear

Steam Piping as a power reactors except those

Result of Flow-Accelerated who have permanently ceased

Corrosion operations and have certified

that fuel has been permanently

removed from the reactor vessel

95-49, Seismic Adequacy of 12/10/97 All holders of OLs for nuclear

Thermo-Lag Panels power reactors

Sup. 1

97-83 Recent Events Involving 12/05/97 All holders of OLs for pressurized- Reactor Coolant System water reactors, except those

Inventory Control During licensees who have permanently

Shutdown ceased operations and have

certified that fuel has been

permanently removed from the

reactor vessel

Inadvertent Control Room 11/28/97 All holders of OLs for nuclear

97-82 Halon Actuation Due to a power reactors

Camera Flash

OL = Operating License

CP = Construction Permit

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Novembe;r1997 easily removable by unauthorized personnel.! To correct this situation, INC has modified the

device design to secure the lock screws by placing a self-adhesive metal foil over the screws.

The foil and adhesive are such that the foil is difficult to remove and cannot be removed and

replaced without showing signs of damage. The foil will serve to inhibit unauthorized personnel

from accessing the screws, and to provide a means to alert the licensee to possible tampering of

the lock. INC has indicated that it will contact all owners of potentially affected cameras, on

record with it, to notify them of the retrofit, and to retrofit the cameras for them or to provide them

with the foil covers and instructions on retrofitting the devices. Attachment 1 contains a copy of

the retrofit letter.

All affected cameras should be retrofitted as soon as possible. Ucensees should contact INC, or

the State of California, to obtain retrofit kits or assistance with retrofit procedures, or to report that

they have not received their kits. Affected cameras may be checked for completed retrofits

during any inspection.

This information notice requires no specific action nor written response. If you have any

questions about the information in this notice, please contact one of the technical contacts listed

below or the appropriate regional office.

Donald A. Cool, Director

Division of Industrial and

Medical Nuclear Safety

Office of Nuclear Material Safety

and Safeguards

Technical Contacts: David Wesley

Dept. of Health Services

State of California

(916) 445-1884 Michele Burgess, NMSS

(301) 415-5868 E-mail: mlb5@nrc.gov

Attachments:

1. INC retrofit letter

2. Lst of Recently Issued NRC Information Notices

3 List of Recently Issued NMSS Information Notices

Distribution:

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November\wpr 97 easily removable by unauthorized personnel." To correct this situation, INC has modified the

device design to secure the lock screws by placing a self-adhesive metal foil over the screws.

The foil and adhesive are such that the foil is difficult to remove and cannot be removed and

replaced without showing signs of damage. The foil will serve to inhibit unauthorized personnel

from accessing the screws, and to provide a means to alert the licensee to possible tampering of

the lock. INC has indicated that it will contact all owners of potentially affected cameras, on

record with it, to notify them of the retrofit, and to retrofit the cameras for them or to provide them

with the foil covers and instructions on retrofitting the devices. Attachment 1 contains a copy of

the retrofit letter.

All affected cameras should be retrofitted as soon as possible. Licensees should contact INC, or

the State of California, to obtain retrofit kits or assistance with retrofit procedures, or to report that

they have not received their kits. Affected cameras may be checked for completed retrofits

during any inspection.

This information notice requires no specific action nor written response. If you have any

questions about the information in this notice, please contact one of the technical contacts listed

below or the appropriate regional office.

Donald A. Cool, Director

Division of Industrial and

Medical Nuclear Safety

Office of Nuclear Material Safety

and Safeguards

Technical Contacts: David Wesley

Dept. of Health Services

State of California

(916) 445-1884 Michele Burgess, NMSS

(301) 415-5868 E-mail: mlb5@nrc.gov

Attachments:

1. INC retrofit letter

2. List of Recently Issued NRC Information Notices

3. List of Recently Issued NMSS Information Notices

Distribution:

SSSS rH NE02-SSD-3 KRamsey, IMOB

Coordinated with State of California PX-a

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