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The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to security and compliance with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's rules and regulations, implementation of certain compensatory measures, and compliance with the conditions of your license. The inspector reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to security and compliance with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's rules and regulations, implementation of certain compensatory measures, and compliance with the conditions of your license. The inspector reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.


Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that a Severity Level IV violation of NRC requirements occurred. The violation was evaluated in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy. The current Enforcement Policy is included on the NRC's Web site at (http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html). The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) and the circumstances surrounding it are described in detail hereafter. The violation is being cited in the Notice because, prior to March 6, 2014, the licensee failed to prevent various individuals without proper authorization from having unescorted access to vital areas of the non-power reactor facility as required. Additionally, at least one person was allowed access to Safeguards Information-Modified Handling without the required determination of trustworthiness and reliability as required by 10 CFR 73.57(g).
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that a Severity Level IV violation of NRC requirements occurred. The violation was evaluated in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy. The current Enforcement Policy is included on the NRC's Web site at  
 
(http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html). The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) and the circumstances surrounding it are described in detail hereafter. The violation is being cited in the Notice because, prior to March 6, 2014, the licensee failed to prevent various individuals without proper authorization from having unescorted access to vital areas of the non-power reactor facility as required. Additionally, at least one person was allowed access to Safeguards Information-Modified Handling without the required determination of trustworthiness and reliability as required by 10 CFR 73.57(g).


You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response. If you have additional information that you believe the NRC should consider, you may provide it in your response to the Notice. The NRC review of your response to the Notice will also determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response. If you have additional information that you believe the NRC should consider, you may provide it in your response to the Notice. The NRC review of your response to the Notice will also determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.


The material enclosed herewith contains Security-Related Information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals could present a security vulnerability. Therefore, the material in the enclosures will not be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC's document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. If Security Related Information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please mark your entire response Security-Related Information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1). In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii), the NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response.
The material enclosed herewith contains Security-Related Information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals could present a security vulnerability. Therefore, the material in the enclosures will not be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC's document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html
. If Security Related Information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please mark your entire response Security-Related Information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1). In accordance with  
 
10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii), the NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response.
 
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Craig Bassett at 301-466-4495
 
or via electronic mail at Craig.Bassett@nrc.gov
.  


If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Craig Bassett at 301-466-4495 or via electronic mail at Craig.Bassett@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,/RA/ Kevin Hsueh, Chief Research and Test Reactors Oversight Branch


Sincerely,/RA/ Kevin Hsueh, Chief Research and Test Reactors Oversight Branch Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-193 License No. R-95  
Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-193 License No. R-95  


Non-Public Enclosure(s):
Non-Public Enclosure(s):
Notice of Violation NRC Inspection Report No. 50-193/2014-202 Document transmitted herewith contains security related information. When separated from the enclosure, this letter is uncontrolled. Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission Docket No. 50-193 cc: Governor 222 State House Room 115 Providence, RI 02903  
Notice of Violation  
 
NRC Inspection Report No. 50-193/2014-202 Document transmitted herewith contains security related information. When separated from the enclosure, this letter is uncontrolled. Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission Docket No. 50-193 cc: Governor  
 
222 State House Room 115  
 
Providence, RI 02903  
 
Dr. Yana K. Reshetnyak Department of Physics University of Rhode Island East Hall, 2 Lippitt Road
 
Kingston, RI 02881
 
Dr. Clinton Chichester, Chairman Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission
 
College of Pharmacy Pharmacy Building
 
7 Greenhouse Road Kingston, RI 02881
 
Dr. Jack Breen, Chairman
 
Nuclear and Radiation Safety Committee
 
Providence College Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 549 River Avenue Providence, RI 02918
 
Test, Research, and Training
 
Reactor Newsletter Dr. Nancy E. Breen Marine and Natural Sciences Building 226 Roger Williams University One Old Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809
 
Dr. Bahram Nassersharif Dean of Engineering
 
University of Rhode Island 102 Bliss Hall Kingston, RI 20881
 
Dr. Howard Chun
 
Cranston High School East 899 Park Avenue Cranston, RI 02910
 
Supervising Radiological Health Specialist Office of Occupational and Radiological


Dr. Yana K. Reshetnyak Department of Physics University of Rhode Island East Hall, 2 Lippitt Road Kingston, RI 02881 Dr. Clinton Chichester, Chairman Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission College of Pharmacy Pharmacy Building 7 Greenhouse Road Kingston, RI 02881 Dr. Jack Breen, Chairman Nuclear and Radiation Safety Committee Providence College Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 549 River Avenue Providence, RI 02918
Health Rhode Island Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill, Room 206


Test, Research, and Training Reactor Newsletter Dr. Nancy E. Breen Marine and Natural Sciences Building 226 Roger Williams University One Old Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809 Dr. Bahram Nassersharif Dean of Engineering University of Rhode Island 102 Bliss Hall Kingston, RI 20881
Providence, RI 02908-5097


Dr. Howard Chun Cranston High School East 899 Park Avenue Cranston, RI 02910
202 Nuclear Sciences Center University of Florida


Supervising Radiological Health Specialist Office of Occupational and Radiological Health Rhode Island Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill, Room 206 Providence, RI 02908-5097 202 Nuclear Sciences Center University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611  
Gainesville, FL 32611  


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ML14199A389 (Letter); ML14199A495 (Package); ML14199A494 (NOV); ML14199A398 (IR); *concurred via e-mail NRC-002 OFFICE NRR/DPR/PROB/RI* NRR/DPR/PROB/BC NAME CBassett KHsueh DATE 07/23/2014 08/15/2014
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Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission - NRC Security-Related Inspection Report No. 50 193/2014-202 and Notice of Violation (Letter)
ML14199A389
Person / Time
Site: Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission
Issue date: 08/15/2014
From: Kevin Hsueh
Research and Test Reactors Branch B
To: Goodwin C
State of RI, Atomic Energy Comm
Bassett C H
Shared Package
ML14199A495 List:
References
IR-2014-202
Preceding documents:
Download: ML14199A389 (4)


Text

August 15, 2014

Dr. Cameron Goodwin, Director Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission 16 Reactor Road Narragansett, RI 02882-1165

SUBJECT: RHODE ISLAND ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION - NRC SECURITY-RELATED INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-193/2014-202 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Dear:

Dr. Goodwin:

This refers to the inspection conducted on March 3-6 and July 7-10, 2014, at the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center Reactor facility and subsequent call on August 15, 2014 (Inspection Report No. 50-193/2014-202). The inspection included a review of activities authorized for your facility. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to security and compliance with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's rules and regulations, implementation of certain compensatory measures, and compliance with the conditions of your license. The inspector reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.

Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that a Severity Level IV violation of NRC requirements occurred. The violation was evaluated in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy. The current Enforcement Policy is included on the NRC's Web site at

(http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html). The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) and the circumstances surrounding it are described in detail hereafter. The violation is being cited in the Notice because, prior to March 6, 2014, the licensee failed to prevent various individuals without proper authorization from having unescorted access to vital areas of the non-power reactor facility as required. Additionally, at least one person was allowed access to Safeguards Information-Modified Handling without the required determination of trustworthiness and reliability as required by 10 CFR 73.57(g).

You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response. If you have additional information that you believe the NRC should consider, you may provide it in your response to the Notice. The NRC review of your response to the Notice will also determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The material enclosed herewith contains Security-Related Information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals could present a security vulnerability. Therefore, the material in the enclosures will not be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC's document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html

. If Security Related Information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please mark your entire response Security-Related Information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1). In accordance with

10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii), the NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response.

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Craig Bassett at 301-466-4495

or via electronic mail at Craig.Bassett@nrc.gov

.

Sincerely,/RA/ Kevin Hsueh, Chief Research and Test Reactors Oversight Branch

Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-193 License No. R-95

Non-Public Enclosure(s):

Notice of Violation

NRC Inspection Report No. 50-193/2014-202 Document transmitted herewith contains security related information. When separated from the enclosure, this letter is uncontrolled. Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission Docket No. 50-193 cc: Governor

222 State House Room 115

Providence, RI 02903

Dr. Yana K. Reshetnyak Department of Physics University of Rhode Island East Hall, 2 Lippitt Road

Kingston, RI 02881

Dr. Clinton Chichester, Chairman Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission

College of Pharmacy Pharmacy Building

7 Greenhouse Road Kingston, RI 02881

Dr. Jack Breen, Chairman

Nuclear and Radiation Safety Committee

Providence College Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 549 River Avenue Providence, RI 02918

Test, Research, and Training

Reactor Newsletter Dr. Nancy E. Breen Marine and Natural Sciences Building 226 Roger Williams University One Old Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

Dr. Bahram Nassersharif Dean of Engineering

University of Rhode Island 102 Bliss Hall Kingston, RI 20881

Dr. Howard Chun

Cranston High School East 899 Park Avenue Cranston, RI 02910

Supervising Radiological Health Specialist Office of Occupational and Radiological

Health Rhode Island Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill, Room 206

Providence, RI 02908-5097

202 Nuclear Sciences Center University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 32611

ML14199A389 (Letter); ML14199A495 (Package); ML14199A494 (NOV); ML14199A398 (IR); *concurred via e-mail NRC-002 OFFICE NRR/DPR/PROB/RI* NRR/DPR/PROB/BC NAME CBassett KHsueh DATE 07/23/2014 08/15/2014