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Item A.        ". . . . the Reactor Operations Committee had not met from April 24, 1979 to November 7th ,1979. . . . " in violation of Tech. Spec. 6.2.f.
Item A.        ". . . . the Reactor Operations Committee had not met from April 24, 1979 to November 7th ,1979. . . . " in violation of Tech. Spec. 6.2.f.
As noted in the minutes for the meeting of November 7th, the discrepancy had been noted by the Committee.
As noted in the minutes for the meeting of November 7th, the discrepancy had been noted by the Committee.
l l                      '(1) Corrective steps: The Committee established a regular schedule
l l                      '(1) Corrective steps: The Committee established a regular schedule for meetings for the 1980 calendar year and also agreed to meet even if the Reactor Supervisor were recalcitrant at calling a meeting or was absent.
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for meetings for the 1980 calendar year and also agreed to meet even if the Reactor Supervisor were recalcitrant at calling a meeting or was absent.
(2)      To . avoid further violation, the meeting schedule will be closely monitored and a schedule will be established well in advance,-each year.
(2)      To . avoid further violation, the meeting schedule will be closely monitored and a schedule will be established well in advance,-each year.
i (3) Compliance is considered achieved. Meetings were held on January 8th,.
i (3) Compliance is considered achieved. Meetings were held on January 8th,.
April 8th, L and June 10th,1980 in full '. compliance.
April 8th, L and June 10th,1980 in full '. compliance.
Item B.        ". .. . quarterly reviews of operations and operational records had not been conducted between July 5th, 1978 and January 7th,_1980".
Item B.        ". .. . quarterly reviews of operations and operational records had not been conducted between July 5th, 1978 and January 7th,_1980".
A3 noted at .the November 7th,1979 meeting, cited above, this discrepancy had been
A3 noted at .the November 7th,1979 meeting, cited above, this discrepancy had been nsted by-the Committee.
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nsted by-the Committee.
(1)      Compliance steps:
(1)      Compliance steps:
(a) The Committee has established a regular schedule of member rotation-for review of facility operations.
(a) The Committee has established a regular schedule of member rotation-for review of facility operations.
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                                     '(b)  At a' regular. meeting of the ';ommittee on June 10th, 1980,.
                                     '(b)  At a' regular. meeting of the ';ommittee on June 10th, 1980,.
the Committee voted. unanimously to amend section 3.4 of the
the Committee voted. unanimously to amend section 3.4 of the Standard Operating Procedures for the UCI facility relating to-this matter as follows:
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Standard Operating Procedures for the UCI facility relating to-this matter as follows:
Modify one sentence as follows (words deleted are indicated)
Modify one sentence as follows (words deleted are indicated)
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                                                 "The Committee'will. review reactor. operations at least-quarterly to assure that the facility is operated in a manner consistent withipublic safety and within the terms of the facility license."
                                                 "The Committee'will. review reactor. operations at least-quarterly to assure that the facility is operated in a manner consistent withipublic safety and within the terms of the facility license."
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(2)    No further action is planned, as these actions are expected to preclude further violations.
(2)    No further action is planned, as these actions are expected to preclude further violations.
(3)    Compliance is considered to be achieved. Reviews were conducted by Committee members as follows : 1/7/80, 2/11/80, 3/17/80, 6/3/80, 6/10/80.
(3)    Compliance is considered to be achieved. Reviews were conducted by Committee members as follows : 1/7/80, 2/11/80, 3/17/80, 6/3/80, 6/10/80.
The above items were classified as Infractions. We question that the items represent any " substantial potential for causing, contributing to or aggravating an incident" or that there was any threat to the health, safety or interest of the public or the common defense or security other than " remote". We would argue that items of this nature, would more properly constitute Deficiencies
The above items were classified as Infractions. We question that the items represent any " substantial potential for causing, contributing to or aggravating an incident" or that there was any threat to the health, safety or interest of the public or the common defense or security other than " remote". We would argue that items of this nature, would more properly constitute Deficiencies according to Commission guidelines of December 31, 1974.
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according to Commission guidelines of December 31, 1974.
We will be pleased to supply any additional information the Commission may require.
We will be pleased to supply any additional information the Commission may require.
Sincerely, 4      pA N
Sincerely, 4      pA N
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Responds to NRC 800703 Ltr Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-326/80-01.Corrective Actions:Reactor Operations Committee Will Establish Regular Schedule for Review of Facility Operations & Schedule Quarterly Committee Meetings
ML19344F143
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Site: University of California - Irvine
Issue date: 07/24/1980
From: Mcgaugh J
CALIFORNIA, UNIV. OF, IRVINE, CA
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NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
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U. S. Nuclear Regula ...issic.

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Suite 202,. Walnut Creek Plaza Walnut Creek, California 94596-Ref: Docket 50-326 iicense No: R-ll6 Inspection 80-01 Undated Notice of Violation Centlemen:

We are in receipt of a Notice of Violation attached to a letter dated July 3rd, 1980, received by this University on July lith, 1980. This Notice was generated as a result n# Sspection made May 19-21, 1980.

We make .the following aponse in accord with 10CFR 2.201. :

Item A. ". . . . the Reactor Operations Committee had not met from April 24, 1979 to November 7th ,1979. . . . " in violation of Tech. Spec. 6.2.f.

As noted in the minutes for the meeting of November 7th, the discrepancy had been noted by the Committee.

l l '(1) Corrective steps: The Committee established a regular schedule for meetings for the 1980 calendar year and also agreed to meet even if the Reactor Supervisor were recalcitrant at calling a meeting or was absent.

(2) To . avoid further violation, the meeting schedule will be closely monitored and a schedule will be established well in advance,-each year.

i (3) Compliance is considered achieved. Meetings were held on January 8th,.

April 8th, L and June 10th,1980 in full '. compliance.

Item B. ". .. . quarterly reviews of operations and operational records had not been conducted between July 5th, 1978 and January 7th,_1980".

A3 noted at .the November 7th,1979 meeting, cited above, this discrepancy had been nsted by-the Committee.

(1) Compliance steps:

(a) The Committee has established a regular schedule of member rotation-for review of facility operations.

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'(b) At a' regular. meeting of the ';ommittee on June 10th, 1980,.

the Committee voted. unanimously to amend section 3.4 of the Standard Operating Procedures for the UCI facility relating to-this matter as follows:

Modify one sentence as follows (words deleted are indicated)

"The Committee'will. review reactor. operations at least-quarterly to assure that the facility is operated in a manner consistent withipublic safety and within the terms of the facility license."

Add one sentence to read:

"The Committee shall meet at least quarterly."

(2) No further action is planned, as these actions are expected to preclude further violations.

(3) Compliance is considered to be achieved. Reviews were conducted by Committee members as follows : 1/7/80, 2/11/80, 3/17/80, 6/3/80, 6/10/80.

The above items were classified as Infractions. We question that the items represent any " substantial potential for causing, contributing to or aggravating an incident" or that there was any threat to the health, safety or interest of the public or the common defense or security other than " remote". We would argue that items of this nature, would more properly constitute Deficiencies according to Commission guidelines of December 31, 1974.

We will be pleased to supply any additional information the Commission may require.

Sincerely, 4 pA N

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J. L. McGaugh E ecutive Vice-Chancellor JM/km

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