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| | COT 07 1983 Mr. Glenn Carroll 139 Kings Highway , |
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| | ==Dear Mr. Carroll:== |
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| | This is in response to your letter to Dr. J. NeNon Grace, dated August 31, ' |
| | 1988, ir, which yN expressed concerns related to the Georgia Tech Pesearch ! |
| | Reactor rr ag operations and requested a hearing in this regard. Your request ir '- a concern regarding the ability of Georgia Tech to operate their rear.v . .ely. The NRC shares your safety interest, and reasonable assuranco of tafe operation will be obtained by the NRC prior to allowing the < |
| | Georgia Te(t Reactor to restart. It is for this very reason that we issued an j Order on January 20, 1988, to cease irradiation experic'ents and a Confinnatory . |
| | Order on March 17, 1988, to cease reactor operations until a)1 safety questions i had been resolved to the NRC's satisfaction and the NRC approved resumption of l operations. ! |
| | When the NRC issued the Confirmatory Order on March 17, any party adversely , |
| | i, affected by that Order was afforded an opportunity within twenty days of the ! |
| | 1 date of the Order to request a public hearing. As no such request was filed ' |
| | i within the required time, no hearing is required to be held. More importantly, ! |
| | l the safety aspects of operating the reactor were all carefully reviewed at the , |
| | tima of licensing, and none of those considerations have been chenged. The thrust of our efforts over the past few months have been to improve certain managernent and administrative practices thct have deteriorated over time, and these issues will be resolved prior to giving our peryt;sion for restart. 4 Thus, because of the relatively narrow, well-defined focus of the issues at t hand, a hearing would not be useful from a safety standpoint. For the,se two reasons, we are denying your request, i We appreciate your interest and will be pleased to respond to any specific concerns you may have. l |
| | ; Sincerely, I |
| | Malcolm L. Ernst Acting Regional Administrator j s cc: v$r Ratib A. Karam, Director |
| | ; . Neely Nuclecr Research Center d |
| | vA. P. Sheppard, Acting Yice i President for Research 1 State of Georgia |
| | ) bec: (Seepage 2) 8810260432 881007 PDR ADOCK 05000160 i_ |
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| | e Mr. Glenn Carroll 2 OCT 0 71998 bec: Document Control Desk PRS Technical Assistant |
| | /A Adam:, NRR RI I Ril I R1 R1 J0 R g HQ Dyerrelli LReyes GJenkins RCoddard P t hr Holahan tele. |
| | 10/4/88 10/4 /88 10/3T 88 10//,/88 1 /h /88 concurrence 10/6/88 |
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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20217D2841999-10-0404 October 1999 Forwards Status Rept for Ga Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Program Covering Sept 1999 ML20211Q6361999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards Status Rept for Georgia Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Program Covering Jul & Aug 1999 ML20211J4181999-08-30030 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/99-203 on 990119-21.No Violations Noted ML20210E9231999-07-22022 July 1999 Provides Responses to 990228 Comments on Georgia Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Plan ML20210E9251999-07-22022 July 1999 Forwards Amend 14 to License R-97 & Safety Evaluation.Amend Authorizes Decommissioning of Gtrr,Per 10CFR50.82(b),IAW Decommissioning Plan,As Presented in 980701,990208 & 0528 Ltrs ML20210F3021999-07-22022 July 1999 Provides Responses to 990413 Comment on Georgia Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Plan.Comment on Removal of Cobalt-60 Should Be Referred to State of Georgia ML20196K3381999-07-0202 July 1999 Forwards Copy of EA & Fonsi Related to Application for Amend Dated 980701.Proposed Amend Would Change Facility OL R-97, Authorizing Decommissioning IAW Proposed Decommissioning Plan ML20195C3531999-05-28028 May 1999 Forwards Environ Rept for Decommissioning of Ga Tech Research Reactor,Per NRC Regulation 51.53(d).Environ Rept Submitted in Apr 1994,encl ML20207A9581999-05-21021 May 1999 Ack Receipt of Re Comments on Georgia Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Plan.Comments Will Be Considered as Part of NRC Ongoing Review of Decommissioning Plan ML20206R3061999-04-13013 April 1999 Submits Georgians Against Nuclear Energy Comments Re Intent of Georgia Tech to Decommission Neely Research Reactor at Georgia Inst of Technology,Atlanta,Ga ML20204G7561999-03-23023 March 1999 Ack Receipt of to Executive Director for Operations That Provided Comment on Georgia Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Plan ML20204G7701999-02-28028 February 1999 Submits Comment on NRC Approval of Georgia Inst of Technology Decommissioning Plan for Their Neely Nuclear Research Reactor on Campus of Georgia Tech Pursuant to 10CFR20.1405 & 10CFR50.82(b)(5) ML20210P1381999-02-0808 February 1999 Forwards Response to NRC Request for Addl Info,Dtd 981228. Rev 0 to Quality Assurance Program Plan for Site Characterization of Georgia Tech Neely Nuclear Research Ctr Encl ML20202A8031999-01-25025 January 1999 Forwards Notice of Solicitation of Comments,Per 10CFR20.1405 & 10CFR50.82 (b)(5) for Proposed Action Concerning Decommissioning ML20202A8401999-01-25025 January 1999 Forwards Notice & Solicitation of Comments,Per 10CFR20.1405 & 10CFR50.82(b)(5) for Proposed Action Concerning Decommissioning ML20202A8691999-01-25025 January 1999 Forwards Notice of Solicitation of Comments,Per 10CFR20.1405 & 10CFR50.82(b)(5) for Proposed Action Concerning Decommissioning ML20198K8781998-12-28028 December 1998 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Decommissioning Plan & License Termination Request for Facility License R-97 for Georgia Tech Research Reactor Submitted on 980701 ML20206P2481998-12-21021 December 1998 Expresses Appreciation for Opportunity to Comment Re Considered Issuance of Emergency Planning Exemption at Facility ML20197J3771998-12-10010 December 1998 Forwards Copy of Environ Assessment & Fonsi for Exemption from Emergency Plan Requirement of 10CFR50.54(q) for Georgia Inst of Technology Research Reactor.Exemption Granted ML20197J2801998-12-0404 December 1998 Responds to to NRC Commissioners Re Concerns That 980924 Response to Was Not from Commissioners. Weiss Response to Subj Ltr Reflects Positions & Policies Established by Commission ML20196H0821998-12-0303 December 1998 Forwards Environmental Assessment & Finding of No Significant Impact Re Licensee Application for Exemption from Emergency Planning Requirements of 10CFR50.54(q).Notice Indicates That NRC Considering Issuance of Exemption ML20155G9681998-11-0404 November 1998 Forwards Amend 13 to License R-97 & Safety Evaluation.Amend Removes Requirements for Security Plan to Protect Special Nuclear Matl Because License Does Not Allow Possession of SNM ML20154J8561998-10-0808 October 1998 Responds to Requesting Termination of Requalification Program for RO & Sro.Nrc Finds Request to Eliminate Operator Requalification Program Requirements Acceptable ML20154E3821998-10-0101 October 1998 Forwards bi-monthly Status Rept for Georgia Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Program for Months of Aug & Sept 1998 ML20197J3061998-10-0101 October 1998 Submits Complain That Addressed to NRC Commissioners Was Answered by Someone Else in Different Section ML20154D7881998-10-0101 October 1998 Forwards Three Entries in Safeguards Event Log Made During Months of Jul,Aug & Sept 1998,per 10CFR73.71(a) Through (C) ML20153H2381998-09-24024 September 1998 Responds to on Concerns Related to Georgia Institute of Technology & Other Matters.Georgia Institute of Technology Submitted Decommissioning Plan by Ltr & Plan Currently Under Review by NRC Staff ML20153H2671998-08-27027 August 1998 Expresses Concern Re Georgia Institute of Technology Neely Nuclear Research Reactor,Contaminated Campus Area, Contaminated Reactor Bldg,Heavy Water & 200,000 Curies of Cobalt-60 Stored in Adjacent Bldg & in Pool ML20237E2461998-08-20020 August 1998 Requests NRC Approval of Exemption to Maintain Nnrc Emergency Preparedness Plan.Georgia Tech Was Defueled in Feb 1996 & All Nuclear Fuel Was Removed ML20237B6731998-08-10010 August 1998 Forwards Status Rept for Georgia Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Program for Month of Jul 1998 ML20236U4891998-07-21021 July 1998 Informs of Termination of Tritium Monitoring Activities Due to Requirement Specified in TS Tables 2.1 & 3.1 ML20236U4061998-07-15015 July 1998 Forwards Status Rept for Georgia Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Program for Month of June 1998 ML20236Q0671998-07-0101 July 1998 Requests Decommissioning Order for Ga Tech Research Reactor. Documentation Supporting Request,Listed.Reactor Is Currently in Safe Shutdown Condition & in Full Compliance W/Possession Only License.Page N-579 of Incoming Submittal Not Include ML20236J2561998-07-0101 July 1998 Informs That No Entries Were Made in Safeguards Event Log During Months of Apr,May & June 1998,per 10CFR73.71(a) Through (C) ML20236Q0731998-06-30030 June 1998 Issues Statement of Intent in Compliance w/10CFR50.75(e)(IV) Re State of Ga Support of Cost Estimate for Decommissioning of Ga Technology Research Reactor ML20236H5771998-06-18018 June 1998 Forwards Synopsis of NRC OI Completed Rept Re Alleged Discrimination by Georgia Institute of Technology Against Employee Who Filed Complaint W/Dol.Determined There Was Insufficient Evidence to Substantiate Allegation ML20154D6621998-06-0101 June 1998 Requests Termination of Requalification Program for Ros/Sros for License R-97.All Licenses for Ros/Sros Should Also Be Terminated.Fuel Has Been Removed from Facility & Licenses No Longer Needed ML20248J6711998-05-21021 May 1998 Forwards Monthly Status Rept for Ga Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Program for Month of Apr 1998 ML20247K3591998-05-0707 May 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/98-201 on 980420-21.No Violations Noted.Various Aspects of Safety & Emergency Preparedness Programs Including Selective Exams of Procedures & Representative Records Were Inspected ML20217G2681998-04-20020 April 1998 Forwards Status Rept for Ga Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Program for Month of Mar 1998 ML20217K6181998-04-0202 April 1998 Forwards Amend 12 to License R-97 & Se.Amend Removes Authority from License to Operate,Authorizes possession-only & Changes TS to Remove Operational Requirements of Reactor ML20202F4471998-02-0404 February 1998 Forwards Addl Info in Support of possession-only-license Amend Application Dtd 970807.Revised TS Re Rev to Facilitate Decommissioning,Encl ML20198H2661998-01-0202 January 1998 Forwards Status Rept for Ga Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Program for Months of Nov & Dec 1997 ML20197J9891997-12-12012 December 1997 Responds to to Atlanta Ofc of EPA Re Georgia Tech Research Reactor.Nrc Evaluations Will Continue to Ensure Acceptable Application of Regulations to Protect Public Health & Safety,Including Decommissioning Activities ML20197G7441997-12-12012 December 1997 Forwards RAI Re Submittals for Possession Only License for Georgia Tech Research Reactor.Response Requested within 60 Days of Date of Ltr ML20197H3701997-12-12012 December 1997 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Submittals for Possession Only License for Georgia Tech Research Reactor ML20199K8571997-11-24024 November 1997 Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/97-201 on 971027-31.No Violations Noted.Various Aspects of Operations,Safety & Security Programs Inspected Including Selective Exams of Procedures & Representative Records & Interviews W/Personnel ML20199G9971997-11-17017 November 1997 Forwards Ga Tech Research Reactor 1997 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Scenario.Exercise Scheduled for 971211 ML20202D1131997-11-13013 November 1997 Forwards Status Rept for Georgia Tech Research Reactor Deommissioning Program for Month of Oct 1997 ML20198T4371997-11-0606 November 1997 Submits Addl Info in Support of possession-only-license Amend & in Response to 970916 RAI 1999-09-03
[Table view] Category:NRC TO PUBLIC ENTITY/CITIZEN/ORGANIZATION/MEDIA
MONTHYEARML20205A3381988-10-12012 October 1988 Responds to Re Resumption of Reactor Operations. Order Issued on 880120 to Cease Irradiation Experiments & on 880317,confirmatory Order Issued to Cease All Reactor Operations.Denies Request for Hearing ML20155J0051988-10-11011 October 1988 Responds to Re Concerns About Ga Tech Research Reactor Resuming operations.Phase-out of Use of Highly Enriched U in Domestic Nonpower Reactors Is Coordinated Govt Program & Being Pursued in Planned,Phased Conversion ML20204J3551988-10-11011 October 1988 Responds to Re Concerns About Licensee Ability to Operate Reactor Safely.Nrc Issued Order on 880120 to Cease Irradiation Experiments & Confirmatory Order Issued on 880317 to Cease Reactor Operations ML20155J5921988-10-0707 October 1988 Responds to Expressing Concerns Re Georgia Tech Research Reactor Resuming Operations.Request Denied Because of Relatively Narrow,Well Defined Focus of Issues at Hand ML20155J5861988-10-0707 October 1988 Responds to Expressing Concerns Re Georgia Tech Research Reactor Resuming Operations.Request Denied Because of Relatively Narrow,Well Defined Focus of Issues at Hand ML20155J5831988-10-0707 October 1988 Responds to Expressing Concerns Re Georgia Tech Research Reactor Resuming Operations.Confirmatory Order Issued on 880120 to Cease Reactor Operations Until All Safety Questions Resolved ML20205C2081988-10-0707 October 1988 Responds to Expressing Concerns Re Georgia Tech Research Reactor Resuming Operations.Request Denied Because of Relatively Narrow Well Defined Focus of Issues at Hand ML20205C0651988-10-0707 October 1988 Responds to Ltr Expressing Concerns That Evacuation Resulting from Emergency at Neely Nuclear Research Reactor Ctr Would Make Interstates I-85 & I-75 Useless.Adequate Emergency Plan Exists ML20195J1591988-06-17017 June 1988 Forwards Summary of 880520 Enforcement Conference Re Activities Authorized Under SOP 20327-1.Concerns Over Lack of Adherence to Procedure,Lack of Diligence in Recording Info in Operating Logs & Casual Attitude Noted ML20150D9721988-03-18018 March 1988 Informs of NRC Relocation to Stated Address.Mailing Address Unchanged.A Adams Project Manager & TS Michaels back-up Project Manager 1988-06-17
[Table view] Category:OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20211J4181999-08-30030 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/99-203 on 990119-21.No Violations Noted ML20210F3021999-07-22022 July 1999 Provides Responses to 990413 Comment on Georgia Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Plan.Comment on Removal of Cobalt-60 Should Be Referred to State of Georgia ML20210E9251999-07-22022 July 1999 Forwards Amend 14 to License R-97 & Safety Evaluation.Amend Authorizes Decommissioning of Gtrr,Per 10CFR50.82(b),IAW Decommissioning Plan,As Presented in 980701,990208 & 0528 Ltrs ML20210E9231999-07-22022 July 1999 Provides Responses to 990228 Comments on Georgia Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Plan ML20196K3381999-07-0202 July 1999 Forwards Copy of EA & Fonsi Related to Application for Amend Dated 980701.Proposed Amend Would Change Facility OL R-97, Authorizing Decommissioning IAW Proposed Decommissioning Plan ML20207A9581999-05-21021 May 1999 Ack Receipt of Re Comments on Georgia Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Plan.Comments Will Be Considered as Part of NRC Ongoing Review of Decommissioning Plan ML20204G7561999-03-23023 March 1999 Ack Receipt of to Executive Director for Operations That Provided Comment on Georgia Tech Research Reactor Decommissioning Plan ML20202A8691999-01-25025 January 1999 Forwards Notice of Solicitation of Comments,Per 10CFR20.1405 & 10CFR50.82(b)(5) for Proposed Action Concerning Decommissioning ML20202A8401999-01-25025 January 1999 Forwards Notice & Solicitation of Comments,Per 10CFR20.1405 & 10CFR50.82(b)(5) for Proposed Action Concerning Decommissioning ML20202A8031999-01-25025 January 1999 Forwards Notice of Solicitation of Comments,Per 10CFR20.1405 & 10CFR50.82 (b)(5) for Proposed Action Concerning Decommissioning ML20198K8781998-12-28028 December 1998 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Decommissioning Plan & License Termination Request for Facility License R-97 for Georgia Tech Research Reactor Submitted on 980701 ML20197J3771998-12-10010 December 1998 Forwards Copy of Environ Assessment & Fonsi for Exemption from Emergency Plan Requirement of 10CFR50.54(q) for Georgia Inst of Technology Research Reactor.Exemption Granted ML20197J2801998-12-0404 December 1998 Responds to to NRC Commissioners Re Concerns That 980924 Response to Was Not from Commissioners. Weiss Response to Subj Ltr Reflects Positions & Policies Established by Commission ML20196H0821998-12-0303 December 1998 Forwards Environmental Assessment & Finding of No Significant Impact Re Licensee Application for Exemption from Emergency Planning Requirements of 10CFR50.54(q).Notice Indicates That NRC Considering Issuance of Exemption ML20155G9681998-11-0404 November 1998 Forwards Amend 13 to License R-97 & Safety Evaluation.Amend Removes Requirements for Security Plan to Protect Special Nuclear Matl Because License Does Not Allow Possession of SNM ML20154J8561998-10-0808 October 1998 Responds to Requesting Termination of Requalification Program for RO & Sro.Nrc Finds Request to Eliminate Operator Requalification Program Requirements Acceptable ML20153H2381998-09-24024 September 1998 Responds to on Concerns Related to Georgia Institute of Technology & Other Matters.Georgia Institute of Technology Submitted Decommissioning Plan by Ltr & Plan Currently Under Review by NRC Staff ML20236H5771998-06-18018 June 1998 Forwards Synopsis of NRC OI Completed Rept Re Alleged Discrimination by Georgia Institute of Technology Against Employee Who Filed Complaint W/Dol.Determined There Was Insufficient Evidence to Substantiate Allegation ML20247K3591998-05-0707 May 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/98-201 on 980420-21.No Violations Noted.Various Aspects of Safety & Emergency Preparedness Programs Including Selective Exams of Procedures & Representative Records Were Inspected ML20217K6181998-04-0202 April 1998 Forwards Amend 12 to License R-97 & Se.Amend Removes Authority from License to Operate,Authorizes possession-only & Changes TS to Remove Operational Requirements of Reactor ML20197J9891997-12-12012 December 1997 Responds to to Atlanta Ofc of EPA Re Georgia Tech Research Reactor.Nrc Evaluations Will Continue to Ensure Acceptable Application of Regulations to Protect Public Health & Safety,Including Decommissioning Activities ML20197G7441997-12-12012 December 1997 Forwards RAI Re Submittals for Possession Only License for Georgia Tech Research Reactor.Response Requested within 60 Days of Date of Ltr ML20197H3701997-12-12012 December 1997 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Submittals for Possession Only License for Georgia Tech Research Reactor ML20199K8571997-11-24024 November 1997 Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/97-201 on 971027-31.No Violations Noted.Various Aspects of Operations,Safety & Security Programs Inspected Including Selective Exams of Procedures & Representative Records & Interviews W/Personnel ML20217G6711997-10-0808 October 1997 Ack Receipt of 970630 & 0926 Ltrs,Informing NRC of Retirement of RA Karam & Appointment of N Hertel as Director of Neely Research Ctr & Addl Changes to Distribution List ML20211D9031997-09-16016 September 1997 Forwards RAI Re 970807 Submittal for Possession Only License for Georgia Tech Research Reactor ML20217P2781997-08-19019 August 1997 Responds to from P Blockey-O'Brien & Recent Telcons Re Denial of 10CFR 2.206 Petition ML20198F7741997-08-0101 August 1997 Informs That on 970804,non-power Reactor Insp Program Will Be Transferred from Region II Ofc to NRR DD-97-16, Informs That Time Provided by NRC Regulation within Which Commission May Act to Review Director'S Decision (DD-97-16) Expired.Commission Declined Review.Decision Became Final on 970722.W/Certificate of Svc.Served on 9707241997-07-24024 July 1997 Informs That Time Provided by NRC Regulation within Which Commission May Act to Review Director'S Decision (DD-97-16) Expired.Commission Declined Review.Decision Became Final on 970722.W/Certificate of Svc.Served on 970724 ML20149H2461997-07-22022 July 1997 Responds to Requesting Pol for Gtrr.Forwards Info to Prepare Pol Application ML20148K2961997-06-11011 June 1997 Forwards Results of Retake Exams Administered on 960408 & Initial Exam Rept 50-160/OL-97-02.Exam & Answer Key Encl ML20137R9241997-04-0909 April 1997 Forwards Senior Reactor Operator License Certificate to Bd Statham.Commission Provides Certificates Suitable for Framing to New Operator Licensees in Recognition of Important Role.W/O Encl ML20137U7731997-04-0101 April 1997 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Exercise Weakness Noted in Insp Rept 50-160/96-05 ML20137U8081997-03-25025 March 1997 Informs of Relocation of Region II Ofc to Atlanta Federal Ctr Complex on 970425.During Transition Period of 970425-27, Ofc Will Not Be Open for Business.Ofc Will Reopen on 970428 ML20135F2231997-02-27027 February 1997 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-160/96-05 Issued on 961220.Addl Info Required to Complete Review.Response Requested within 30 Days of Receipt of Ltr ML20138H5521996-12-20020 December 1996 Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/96-05 on 961125-27.No Violations Noted.Concern Re Weakness in Training & Developmental Program for Alternate Emergency Directors in Areas of Emergency Classification,Command & Control ML20134Q1651996-11-20020 November 1996 Informs That Due to NRC Organizational Changes During Oct 1995,revs Necessary to Previous Guidance Re Submittal of Exercise Objectivies & Scenario Details ML20134C6671996-09-0909 September 1996 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp 50-160/96-02 on 960718 ML20058P6251993-12-0202 December 1993 Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/93-03 on 931102-05.Expresses Concern Re Adequacy & Effectiveness of Licensee Current Approach to Scenario Development ML20059K6441993-11-0101 November 1993 Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/93-02 on 930923-30 & Notice of Violation ML20059B4401993-10-16016 October 1993 Informs of Written & Operating Exams Scheduled for Wk of 940222.Ref Matls Listed in Encl 1 Should Be Submitted at Least 60 Days Prior to Exam Date ML20057C3441993-09-14014 September 1993 Forwards Info Received During Discussions Between Region II Personnel & Concerned Individual.Encl Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790) IR 05000160/19920041993-01-20020 January 1993 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-160/92-04 ML20126E3051992-12-10010 December 1992 Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/92-04 on 921109-10 & Nov.Nov Describes Repeat of Noncited Violation as Noted in Insp Rept 50-160/91-04 ML20059H7921990-09-12012 September 1990 Forwards Request for Addl Info & Clarification Re Amend to License R-97.Response Requested within 60 Days of Ltr Date ML20058L7261990-07-30030 July 1990 Ack Receipt of 900717 Response to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-160/90-02.Implementation of Corrective Actions Will Be Examined During Future Insps ML20058Q3001990-07-25025 July 1990 Forwards Exam Rept 50-160/OL-90-02 on 900507 ML20055G9261990-07-20020 July 1990 Forwards Request for Addl Info & Clarification Re Amend to License R-97 ML20055H4021990-07-11011 July 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/90-02 on 900612-14 & Notice of Violation ML20247Q7671989-09-19019 September 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-160/89-03 on 890822-24.No Violations or Deviations Noted 1999-08-30
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COT 07 1983 Mr. Glenn Carroll 139 Kings Highway ,
Decatur, Georgia 3n030 1
Dear Mr. Carroll:
This is in response to your letter to Dr. J. NeNon Grace, dated August 31, '
1988, ir, which yN expressed concerns related to the Georgia Tech Pesearch !
Reactor rr ag operations and requested a hearing in this regard. Your request ir '- a concern regarding the ability of Georgia Tech to operate their rear.v . .ely. The NRC shares your safety interest, and reasonable assuranco of tafe operation will be obtained by the NRC prior to allowing the <
Georgia Te(t Reactor to restart. It is for this very reason that we issued an j Order on January 20, 1988, to cease irradiation experic'ents and a Confinnatory .
Order on March 17, 1988, to cease reactor operations until a)1 safety questions i had been resolved to the NRC's satisfaction and the NRC approved resumption of l operations. !
When the NRC issued the Confirmatory Order on March 17, any party adversely ,
i, affected by that Order was afforded an opportunity within twenty days of the !
1 date of the Order to request a public hearing. As no such request was filed '
i within the required time, no hearing is required to be held. More importantly, !
l the safety aspects of operating the reactor were all carefully reviewed at the ,
tima of licensing, and none of those considerations have been chenged. The thrust of our efforts over the past few months have been to improve certain managernent and administrative practices thct have deteriorated over time, and these issues will be resolved prior to giving our peryt;sion for restart. 4 Thus, because of the relatively narrow, well-defined focus of the issues at t hand, a hearing would not be useful from a safety standpoint. For the,se two reasons, we are denying your request, i We appreciate your interest and will be pleased to respond to any specific concerns you may have. l
- Sincerely, I
Malcolm L. Ernst Acting Regional Administrator j s cc: v$r Ratib A. Karam, Director
- . Neely Nuclecr Research Center d
vA. P. Sheppard, Acting Yice i President for Research 1 State of Georgia
) bec: (Seepage 2) 8810260432 881007 PDR ADOCK 05000160 i_
H FDC sQ i ZEct
e Mr. Glenn Carroll 2 OCT 0 71998 bec: Document Control Desk PRS Technical Assistant
/A Adam:, NRR RI I Ril I R1 R1 J0 R g HQ Dyerrelli LReyes GJenkins RCoddard P t hr Holahan tele.
10/4/88 10/4 /88 10/3T 88 10//,/88 1 /h /88 concurrence 10/6/88
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