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{{#Wiki_filter:November 19, 2008 Dr. Wade Richards, Manager of Operations and Engineering NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8561 Gaithersburg, MD | {{#Wiki_filter:November 19, 2008 Dr. Wade Richards, Manager of Operations and Engineering NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8561 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8561 | ||
==SUBJECT:== | ==SUBJECT:== | ||
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY TEST REACTOR LICENSE RENEWAL (TAC NO. MD3410) | REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY TEST REACTOR LICENSE RENEWAL (TAC NO. MD3410) | ||
==Dear Dr. Richards:== | ==Dear Dr. Richards:== | ||
We are continuing our review of your application for renewal of Facility Operating License No. TR-5 for the National Institute of Standards and Technology test reactor dated April 9, 2004, as supplemented on October 2, 2006; May 30 and August 14, 2007; and September 16 and October 21, 2008. During our review, questions have arisen for which we require additional information and clarification. Please provide responses to the enclosed requests for additional information no later than 30 days from the date of this letter. Please note that if your response contains any sensitive information, it must be properly labeled and clearly indicated in the cover letter. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.30(b), your response must be executed in a signed original under oath or affirmation. Following receipt of your response, we will continue our review of your application. | We are continuing our review of your application for renewal of Facility Operating License No. | ||
TR-5 for the National Institute of Standards and Technology test reactor dated April 9, 2004, as supplemented on October 2, 2006; May 30 and August 14, 2007; and September 16 and October 21, 2008. During our review, questions have arisen for which we require additional information and clarification. Please provide responses to the enclosed requests for additional information no later than 30 days from the date of this letter. Please note that if your response contains any sensitive information, it must be properly labeled and clearly indicated in the cover letter. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.30(b), your response must be executed in a signed original under oath or affirmation. Following receipt of your response, we will continue our review of your application. | |||
If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at 301-415-2784. | If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at 301-415-2784. | ||
Sincerely, | Sincerely, | ||
/RA/ | |||
William B. Kennedy, Project Engineer Research and Test Reactors Branch A Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-184 | |||
==Enclosure:== | ==Enclosure:== | ||
As stated cc w/enclosure: | As stated cc w/enclosure: Please see next page | ||
Director, Department of State Planning 301 West Preston Street Baltimore, MD | National Institute of Standards and Technology Docket No. 50-184 cc: | ||
Environmental Program Manager III Radiological Health Program Air & Radiation Management Adm. | |||
Maryland Dept of the Environment 1800 Washington Blvd Suite 750 Baltimore, MD 21230-1724 Director, Department of State Planning 301 West Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Director, Air & Radiation Management Adm. | |||
Maryland Dept of the Environment 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 710 Baltimore, MD 21230 Director, Department of Natural Resources Power Plant Siting Program Energy and Coastal Zone Administration Tawes State Office Building Annapolis, MD 21401 Marilyn J. Praisner, President Montgomery County Council 100 Maryland Avenue Rockville, MD 20850 Test, Research, and Training Reactor Newsletter University of Florida 202 Nuclear Sciences Center Gainesville, FL 32611 | |||
November 19, 2008 Dr. Wade Richards, Manager of Operations and Engineering NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8561 Gaithersburg, MD | November 19, 2008 Dr. Wade Richards, Manager of Operations and Engineering NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8561 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8561 | ||
==SUBJECT:== | ==SUBJECT:== | ||
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY TEST REACTOR LICENSE RENEWAL (TAC NO. MD3410) | REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY TEST REACTOR LICENSE RENEWAL (TAC NO. MD3410) | ||
==Dear Dr. Richards:== | ==Dear Dr. Richards:== | ||
We are continuing our review of your application for renewal of Facility Operating License No. TR-5 for the National Institute of Standards and Technology test reactor dated April 9, 2004, as supplemented on October 2, 2006; May 30 and August 14, 2007; and September 16 and October 21, 2008. During our review, questions have arisen for which we require additional information and clarification. Please provide responses to the enclosed requests for additional information no later than 30 days from the date of this letter. Please note that if your response contains any sensitive information, it must be properly labeled and clearly indicated in the cover letter. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.30(b), your response must be executed in a signed original under oath or affirmation. Following receipt of your response, we will continue our review of your application. | We are continuing our review of your application for renewal of Facility Operating License No. | ||
If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at 301-415-2784. | TR-5 for the National Institute of Standards and Technology test reactor dated April 9, 2004, as supplemented on October 2, 2006; May 30 and August 14, 2007; and September 16 and October 21, 2008. During our review, questions have arisen for which we require additional information and clarification. Please provide responses to the enclosed requests for additional information no later than 30 days from the date of this letter. Please note that if your response contains any sensitive information, it must be properly labeled and clearly indicated in the cover letter. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.30(b), your response must be executed in a signed original under oath or affirmation. Following receipt of your response, we will continue our review of your application. | ||
If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at 301-415-2784. | |||
Sincerely, | Sincerely, | ||
/RA/ | |||
William B. Kennedy, Project Engineer Research and Test Reactors Branch A Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-184 | |||
==Enclosure:== | ==Enclosure:== | ||
As stated cc w/enclosure: | As stated cc w/enclosure: Please see next page ACCESSION NO.: ML083230710 Office PRTA:PM PRTA:LA PRTA:BC PRTA:PM Name WKennedy wbk EBarnhill eeb KBrock kmb WKennedy wbk Date 11/18/08 11/18/08 11/18/08 11/19/08 | ||
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS REACTOR DOCKET NO. 50-184 The following requests for additional information (RAIs) are based on a comparison of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Bureau of Standards Reactor (NBSR) emergency plan, dated September 2008, with the guidance contained in the American National Standards Institute standard ANSI/ANS-15.16, | REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS REACTOR DOCKET NO. 50-184 The following requests for additional information (RAIs) are based on a comparison of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Bureau of Standards Reactor (NBSR) emergency plan, dated September 2008, with the guidance contained in the American National Standards Institute standard ANSI/ANS-15.16, Emergency Planning for Research Reactors, dated May 2000, and NUREG-0849, Standard Review Plan for the Review and Evaluation of Emergency Plans for Research and Test Reactors, dated October 1983. | ||
: 1. Section 3.1 | : 1. Section 3.1 Identify by title, with a line of succession, the position in the emergency response organization in charge of radiological assessments including the responsibilities and authority for onsite and offsite dose assessments and recommended protective actions. | ||
: 2. Section 3.2 | : 2. Section 3.2 Section 3.2 references the Maryland Air and Radiation Management Division. | ||
: 3. Section 3.2 | Update this reference to reflect that the current name of the agency is the Maryland Air and Radiation Management Administration. | ||
: 4. Section 3.2 | : 3. Section 3.2 Provide a copy of the written agreement between NIST and National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) that is up-to-date and accurately reflects current information and organization titles (i.e., NIST vs. NBS). | ||
Are there arrangements and agreements, confirmed in writing, in place with these facilities? | : 4. Section 3.2 Section 3.2 states, Local medical facilities identified in emergency procedures also have the resources for treating contaminated injured personnel. What are these facilities? | ||
: 5. Section 5.0 | Are there arrangements and agreements, confirmed in writing, in place with these facilities? If yes, provide the letters of agreement. | ||
: 6. Section 7.1(a) | : 5. Section 5.0 Consider using the Emergency Action Level guidance provided in NRC Information Notice 97-34, Fire within the reactor facility not extinguished within 15 minutes. | ||
: 7. Section 7.1(b) | : 6. Section 7.1(a) Initial notification of the NRC must be made to the NRC Headquarters Operations Center at 301-816-5100 (main), or 301-951-0550 (backup #1), or 301-415-0550 (backup #2), or 301-415-0553 (backup #3). Revise Section 7.1(a) accordingly. | ||
: 7. Section 7.1(b) Review NRC Information Notice 92-79, Non-power Reactor Emergency Event Response, and revise the timeframes for notification of the NRC for emergency class declarations to specify shorter timeframes, i.e., approximately one hour. Alternately, provide justification that the timeframes currently specified in the NBSR emergency plan are adequate for all emergency class declarations.}} |
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Site: | National Bureau of Standards Reactor |
Issue date: | 11/19/2008 |
From: | William Kennedy Research and Test Reactors Licensing Branch |
To: | Richards W US Dept of Commerce, National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) |
Kennedy W, NRR/ADRA/DPR/PRT, 415-2784 | |
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November 19, 2008 Dr. Wade Richards, Manager of Operations and Engineering NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8561 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8561
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY TEST REACTOR LICENSE RENEWAL (TAC NO. MD3410)
Dear Dr. Richards:
We are continuing our review of your application for renewal of Facility Operating License No.
TR-5 for the National Institute of Standards and Technology test reactor dated April 9, 2004, as supplemented on October 2, 2006; May 30 and August 14, 2007; and September 16 and October 21, 2008. During our review, questions have arisen for which we require additional information and clarification. Please provide responses to the enclosed requests for additional information no later than 30 days from the date of this letter. Please note that if your response contains any sensitive information, it must be properly labeled and clearly indicated in the cover letter. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.30(b), your response must be executed in a signed original under oath or affirmation. Following receipt of your response, we will continue our review of your application.
If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at 301-415-2784.
Sincerely,
/RA/
William B. Kennedy, Project Engineer Research and Test Reactors Branch A Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-184
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/enclosure: Please see next page
National Institute of Standards and Technology Docket No. 50-184 cc:
Environmental Program Manager III Radiological Health Program Air & Radiation Management Adm.
Maryland Dept of the Environment 1800 Washington Blvd Suite 750 Baltimore, MD 21230-1724 Director, Department of State Planning 301 West Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Director, Air & Radiation Management Adm.
Maryland Dept of the Environment 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 710 Baltimore, MD 21230 Director, Department of Natural Resources Power Plant Siting Program Energy and Coastal Zone Administration Tawes State Office Building Annapolis, MD 21401 Marilyn J. Praisner, President Montgomery County Council 100 Maryland Avenue Rockville, MD 20850 Test, Research, and Training Reactor Newsletter University of Florida 202 Nuclear Sciences Center Gainesville, FL 32611
November 19, 2008 Dr. Wade Richards, Manager of Operations and Engineering NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8561 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8561
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY TEST REACTOR LICENSE RENEWAL (TAC NO. MD3410)
Dear Dr. Richards:
We are continuing our review of your application for renewal of Facility Operating License No.
TR-5 for the National Institute of Standards and Technology test reactor dated April 9, 2004, as supplemented on October 2, 2006; May 30 and August 14, 2007; and September 16 and October 21, 2008. During our review, questions have arisen for which we require additional information and clarification. Please provide responses to the enclosed requests for additional information no later than 30 days from the date of this letter. Please note that if your response contains any sensitive information, it must be properly labeled and clearly indicated in the cover letter. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.30(b), your response must be executed in a signed original under oath or affirmation. Following receipt of your response, we will continue our review of your application.
If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at 301-415-2784.
Sincerely,
/RA/
William B. Kennedy, Project Engineer Research and Test Reactors Branch A Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-184
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/enclosure: Please see next page ACCESSION NO.: ML083230710 Office PRTA:PM PRTA:LA PRTA:BC PRTA:PM Name WKennedy wbk EBarnhill eeb KBrock kmb WKennedy wbk Date 11/18/08 11/18/08 11/18/08 11/19/08
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS REACTOR DOCKET NO. 50-184 The following requests for additional information (RAIs) are based on a comparison of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Bureau of Standards Reactor (NBSR) emergency plan, dated September 2008, with the guidance contained in the American National Standards Institute standard ANSI/ANS-15.16, Emergency Planning for Research Reactors, dated May 2000, and NUREG-0849, Standard Review Plan for the Review and Evaluation of Emergency Plans for Research and Test Reactors, dated October 1983.
- 1. Section 3.1 Identify by title, with a line of succession, the position in the emergency response organization in charge of radiological assessments including the responsibilities and authority for onsite and offsite dose assessments and recommended protective actions.
- 2. Section 3.2 Section 3.2 references the Maryland Air and Radiation Management Division.
Update this reference to reflect that the current name of the agency is the Maryland Air and Radiation Management Administration.
- 3. Section 3.2 Provide a copy of the written agreement between NIST and National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) that is up-to-date and accurately reflects current information and organization titles (i.e., NIST vs. NBS).
- 4. Section 3.2 Section 3.2 states, Local medical facilities identified in emergency procedures also have the resources for treating contaminated injured personnel. What are these facilities?
Are there arrangements and agreements, confirmed in writing, in place with these facilities? If yes, provide the letters of agreement.
- 5. Section 5.0 Consider using the Emergency Action Level guidance provided in NRC Information Notice 97-34, Fire within the reactor facility not extinguished within 15 minutes.
- 6. Section 7.1(a) Initial notification of the NRC must be made to the NRC Headquarters Operations Center at 301-816-5100 (main), or 301-951-0550 (backup #1), or 301-415-0550 (backup #2), or 301-415-0553 (backup #3). Revise Section 7.1(a) accordingly.
- 7. Section 7.1(b) Review NRC Information Notice 92-79, Non-power Reactor Emergency Event Response, and revise the timeframes for notification of the NRC for emergency class declarations to specify shorter timeframes, i.e., approximately one hour. Alternately, provide justification that the timeframes currently specified in the NBSR emergency plan are adequate for all emergency class declarations.