ML090540704

American Radiation Services, Inc. Laboratory Analysis Report No. ARS1-08-02367, Revised 01/09/2009

ML090540704
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Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	01/09/2009
From:	Byrd T American Radiation Services
To:	Noggle J NRC Region 1
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2609 North River Road, Port Allen, Louisiana 70767 (800) 401-4277 --

FAX (225) 381-2996 INTERNATIONAL American Radiation Services, Inc.

Laboratory Analysis Report ARSI-08-02367 Prepared for:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

James Noggle USNRC Region 1 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 James.Noggle@nrc.gov Phone: 610.337.5063 Revised 1/9/09 MaazcOJ (TiA,Pf,,J SProt!"4-' nager Review Review Notes: American Radialion Services, Inc. assumes no liability for the use or interpretation of any analyfical results provided other than the cost of the analysis itself.

Reproduction of this report in less than full requires the written consent of the client.

Contact Person: Questions regarding this analytical report should be addressed to:

Project Manager Project Managers@amrad.com Phone: 225.381.2991 Fax: 225.381.2996

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2609 North River Road

. Port Allen,.Louisiana 70767 NTA 1 (800) 401-4277

• Fax (225) 381-2996 INTERNATIONAL January 9, 2009 Nuclear Regulatory Commission James Noggle 475 Allendale Road.

King of Prussia, PA 19406 Client Sample: LAF-002-(010)

ARS SGD: ARSI-08-02367

Dear Mr. Noggle,

On November 19, 2008, American Radiation Services (ARS) received 1 Ground Water Sample to be analyzed for Gamma Spectroscopy, Tritium, Strontium-90, and Nickel-63. This sample was reanalyzed for Ni-63 to verify the positive value per client's request.

The sample was processed and counted using the appropriate counting equipment and QA/QC for this type of analysis. Results of the analysis and QA/QC are attached in the data package.

The sample and QAIQC's were counted with a count time sufficient to meet a statistical sound detection limits.

Counting equipment Quality Assurance was with in acceptance criteria when the above referenced samples were processed.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call at 225-381-2991.:

Sincerely, Quality Assurance Officer

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....SR 3INTERNATIONAL 2609 North River Road & PortAllen, Louisiana 70767 1 (800)401-4277

• Fax (225)381-2996 COVER PAGE Statement 'of Work for Analytical Laboratories PROJECT SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION CROSS-REFERENCE TO ARS SAMPLE LABORATORY IDs CLIENT SAMPLE American Radiation Services SAMPLE ID NUMBER(S)

LAF-002-(010)

ARSI-08-02367-001 SAMPLE RECEIPT The samples were received in good condition. The samples were screened for radioactive contamination as per procedure ARS-062 "Sample Receiving".

ANALYTICAL METHODS The Gamma Spectroscopy determinations were performed using American Radiation Services procedure ARS-006/EPA 901.1, "Gamma Emitting Radionuclides in Water." The tritium analyses were performed using American Radiation Services procedure ARS-054, "Tritium In Water". ". The Strontium-90 analyses were performed using American Radiation Services procedure ARS-032, "Total Strontium by Eichrom Resin Seperation." The Nickel-63 analyses were performed using American Radiation Services procedure ARS-022.

ANALYTICAL RESULTS The result data that are flagged with "U" indicates that the activity is below the MDC, With regards to Nickel-63 analysis, the highlevel LCS standard (S-0 178) was accidentally used for the LCS/LCSD.

Due to the LCS/LCSD sample counts being higher than the yield spike counts, the activity for the LCS/LCSD could not be calculated. Due to each sample having its own yield spike, data is being released as valid per technical review.

After reanalyzing the sample, the activity was below the MDA; therefore, the original results werea false positive.

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"I certify that this sample data package is in compliance with SOW requirements, both technically and for completeness, other than the conditions detailed above. Release of the data contained in this s*ample data package and the computer-readable EDD, as applicable, submitted on diskette or by modem, has been authorized by the Laboratory Manager or the Manager's designee,. as verified by the following signature."

VI certify that this electronic image, and all hardcopies produced from this image, accurately represents the data and is in compliance with the client specific requirements, both technically andfor completeness, other than the conditions detailed above or in the sample data package narrative. Release, by submission through email, the data*

contained in this electronic image and the computer-readable EDD (as applicable), has been authorized by the laboratory Manager/Technical Director or the Manager's designee."'

SigntrO' Quality Assurance Officer, American Radiation Services Title Date

siRS INTERNATIONAL 2609.orthRive Road, Por427 FAll(,225) sn 70729 67 1 (800) 401-4277 FAX (225) 381-2996 ARS Sample Delivery Group:

Client Sample ID:

Sample Collection Date:

Sample Matrix:

ARS1-08-02367 LAF-002-(010) 10/17/08 10:32 Aqueous Request or PO Number:

ARS Sample ID:

Date Received:

Report Date:

N/A ARS1108-02367-001 11/19/2008

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.3 pCi/L ARS 006/EPA 901.1 111/24/08 16:46 1

LA N/A FE-59 2.127 2,455 8260 4.130 U

pCi/L ARS-006/EPA 901.1 11/24/08 16:46 ILA t

N/A CO-58.

0.858 1

1.120 3.770 1.885 u

pCi/L ARS-006/EPA 901.1 11/24/08 16:46 ILA N/A

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1.256 1 339 4.520 2.260 U

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ARS-006/EPA 901.1 111/24/08 16:46 LA ZN-65 1.087 2.286 9.640 4.820 j

U pCi/L ARS-006/EPA 901.1 11/24/08 16:46 1

)LA N/A NB-95 0.600 1

1.269 4.290 2.145 i

pCi/L ARS-006/EPA 901.2 11/24/08 16:46

)LA N/A 2.145 U

pCi/L ARS-IDAEP. 9/A ZR-95 1.124 i

1.852 6350 3.175 U

PO/L ARS-006/EPA 901.1 11/24/08 1646 I

-131 0.192

.1137 3840 1.920

• U

. pCi/L ARS-DO6/EPA 902.1 1/24/0816:48 JL l/A CS-134 3.142 2 1.199 4.510 2,255 U

pCi/L ARS-006/EPA901.1 11/24/08 16:46

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N/A CS-137 i

1.142 1.258 1

4.220 2.110 U

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ARS-OQ6/EPA 901.1 11/24/08 16:46 JLA BA-140

-1.254 18.742 17.200 8.600 U

pCi/L ARS-006/EPA 901.1 11/24/08 16:46 JLA I

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I-LA-140_--72 3.055 pCL ARS-006/EPA 901.1 I 11/24/08 16:46

)LA N/A SR-90 0.413 0.311 0.316 0.147 U 1 pCi/L i

ARS-032/Eichrom SRW-01

-12/10/08 13:30 B)S 107.67%

H-3 124.532 1

89 882 j

147.733 72.695 U

pCi/L ARS-084/EPA 906.0 NI-62 i

-3.6214 4 5757 i

7.7984 3.8363 U

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• R-022 12/7/08 18:00 B.S N/A

-1 NOThS: Ni-63 reanalyzed Projtt Manager R( o-)

Notes: American Radiation Services, Inc. assumes no liabilIty for the use or Interpretation of any analytical results provided other than the cost of the analysis Itself. Reproduction of this report In less than full requires th* written consent of the client.

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A-IN TERNATI1A 2609 North River Road

• Port Allen, Louisiana 70767 1 (800) 401-4277

• Fax (225) 381-2996 Notes:

Comments:

1.0)

Soil and Sludge analysis are reported on a wet basis or an as received basis unless otherwise indicated.

2.0)

Data in this report are within the limits of uncertainty specified in the reference method unless otherwise specified.

3.0)

Modified analysis procedures are procedures that are modified to meet the certain specifications. An example may be the use of a water method to analyze a solid matrix due to the lack of an officially recognized procedure for the analysis of the solid matrix.

Modified analyses are indicated by the subsequent addition of "m" to the procedure number (i.e. 900.OM),

4.0)

Derived Air Concentrationsand Effluent Release Concentrations are obtained from 10 CFR 20 Appendix B.

5.0)

Total activity is actually total gamma activity and is determined utilizing the prominent gamma emitters from the naturally occurring radioactive decay chains and.other prominent radioactive nuclides. Total activity may be lower than the actual total activity due to the extent of secular equilibrium achieved In the various decay chains at the time of analysis. The total activity is not representative of nuclides that emit solely alpha or beta particles.

6.0)

Ra-228 is determined via secular equilibrium with its daughter. Actinium 228. (Gamma Spectroscopy only).

7.0)

U-238 is determined via secular equilibrium with its daughter, Thorium 234. (Gamma Spectroscopy only).

8.0)

All gamma spectroscopy was performed utilizing high purity germanium detectors (HPGe).

9.0)

ARS makes every attempt to match sample density to calibrated density; however, in some cases, it is not practical or possible to do so and data results may be affected.

Method

References:

1.0)

EPA 60014-80-032; Prescribed Procedures for the Measurements of Radioactivity in Drinking Water, August 1980.

2.0)

Standard Methods' for Examination of Water and Waste Water, 18 1h, 1992.

3.0)

EPA SWr846; Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Third Edition, (9186). (Updated through 1995).

4.0)'

EPA 600/4f79-020: Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Waste, March 1983.

6.0)

HASL 300 6.0)

ARS-040; An LCSD is not reported with this process. The criteria for the.LCS/LCSD analysis for reproducibility have not been established for Low Level Tritium analysis. A prepared standard for Low Level Tritium has not been developed. As a result, the standard we use is based on the dilution of a verified conventional tritium standard. The volume required for. Low Level Tritium analysis, in addition to the lack of an available Low Level Tritium standard, introduce variability into the LCS/LCSD analysis that does not represent the actual sample analysis. The preferred measure for reproducibility is to run a duplicate analysis of a sample.

Definitions:

1.0) 2.0) 3.0) 4.0) 5.0) 6.0) 7.0) 8.0) 9.0) 10.0) 11.0) 12.0) 13.0) 14.0) 15.0)

ND MDC MBL DO DUP MSIMSD S

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• SC NR N/A U

LCS/LCSD Not detected above the detection limit (non-detect).

(Minimum Detectable Concentration) minimum concentration of the analyte that ARS can detect utilizing the specific analysis Method Blank Duplicate Original Method Duplicate Matrix Spike/Matrix Spike Duplicate Spike Reference Spike

'Subcontracted out to another qualified laboratory Not Referenced Not Applicable Reported as a calculated value False Positive due to interference from Bi-214 Activity is below the MDC Laboratory Control Standard/Laboratory Control Standard Duplicate Notes:

ARS International assumes no liability for the use or interpretation of any analytical results provided other than the cost of the analysis itself. Reproduction of this report in less than full requires the written consent of ARS International.

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C FORM 303 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION LABORATORY USE ONLY 004)

CONTROL NUMBER REQUEST FOR ANALYSIS AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY LABORATORY:

4PLE LOCATION (LICENSEE)

LICENSEE NUMBER DOCKET NO.

INDIAN POINT ENERGY CENTER SAMPLE SUBMITTED

1. TOTAL TYPE VOLUME WEIGHT DATE SAMPLES SUBMITTED PRIORITY 1

GROUND WATER 2000 ML 2 Kg -

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SAMPLE COLLECTION INTERVAL MONTH DAY YEAR TIME START

ECTOR RESPONSIBIE TELEPHONE NUMBER "STOP Jim Noggle (USNRC)

(610) 337-5063

-TOP LIST DESIRED LIST DESIRED ANALYSIS TO BE PERFORMED LLD (Optional)

OTHER TYPE OF ANALYSIS (Specify)

LLD (Optional)

[-] GROSS ALPHA (GA)

STRONTIUM-90 (Sr90)

D GROSS BETA (GB)

NICKEL-63 (Ni63)

GAMMA SPEC (GS)

D F1 TRITIUM (3)

D CARBON-14 (C14)D D--]

IODINE-125 (1125)

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RELENQUISHED BY RECEIVED BY DATE TIME REASON FOR CHANGE OF CUSTODY

<L FEE RECOVERABLE D

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CONTROL NUMBER SAMPLE RECORD - Continued LABORATORY:

SAMPLE SAMPLE NAME COLLECTION REMARKS, PRESERVATIVE NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION DATEITIME ANALYSIS REQUESTED, ETC.

LAF-002-(01 0)

Ground Water Split Sample of LAF-002-(01 0) t /'

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Sample is unfiltered & unpreserved. Analyze foi S/

U 2'*J Gamma Spec, H3, Sr9O, Ni63

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