ML20247N228

Requests Addl Info Re 970930 Application for Renewal of License SNM-1373.Info Should Be Provided within 30 Days

ML20247N228
Person / Time
Site:	07001374
Issue date:	05/07/1998
From:	Soong S NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
To:	Kunze J IDAHO STATE UNIV., POCATELLO, ID
References
TAC-L31020, NUDOCS 9805270083
Download: ML20247N228 (4)

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.May 7, 1998 5

Dr. Jay Kunze, Dean

' College of Engineering l Idaho State University ISU Box 8060 Pocatello, Idaho 83209 -

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: IDAHO STATE RENEWAL (TAC NO. L31020)-

Dear Dr. Kunze:

- This refers to your application dated September 30,1997, requesting renewal of Materials License SNM-1373.

Our review of your application has identified additional information that is needed before final action can be taken on your request. The additionalinformation, specified in the enclosure, .

l should be provided within 30 days of the date of this letter. Please reference the above TAC No.

in future correspondence related to this request. I

- If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Sean Soong at 1

. (301) 415-8155.

Sincerely, i

Original signed by:

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. Licensing Branch Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS Docket 70-1374 License SNM-1373

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SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: IDAHO STATE RENEWAL (TAC NO. L31020)

Dear Dr. Kunze:

This refers to your application dated September 30,1997, requesting renewal of Materials License SNM-1373.

Our review of your application has identified additional information that is needed before final action can be taken on your request. The additional information, specified in the enclosure, should be provided within 30 days of the date of this letter. Please reference the above TAC No. in future correspondence related to this request.

If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Sean Soong at (301)415-8155.

Sincerely,

+ u Sean Soong Licensing Section 2 Licensing Branch Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS Docket 70-1374 l License SNM-1373 i

Enclosure:

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i Request for AdditionalInformation Application Dated September 30,1997 Idaho State University Docket 70-1374 Please provide the following information

1. Section 70.22.a.3 on page 3 may be revised to request a 10-year licence as NRC has allowed.

2. Section 70.22.a.6 on page 3 should be modified to state that the Dean, School of Engineering, the Reactor Administrator and the Radiation Safety Officer will be responsibility for the supervision and operation of the licensed activities.

3. Section 70.22.a.7(b) on page 4 should be modified to add that all radiation detection instruments used in connection with this license shall be calibrated at intervals not to exceed 8 months.

4. Section 70.22.a.8 (a) (ii) on page 7 should be deleted, since Pu-Be sources are no longer an authorized material.

5. Section 70.22.a.8 (e) on page 8 should be modified to add that a radiological!

l contamination survey shall be conducted in the work area of the Accelerator Facility monthly or after completion of each project with the licensed material, which ever one is i shorter.

6. Section 70.22.b (ii) on page 9 should be modified to add the following:

(a) Prior to working or handling licensed nuclear material, all personnel shall receive training or shall be under the supervision of persons who have received training in radiation protection.

(b) The Radiation Safety Officer shall review radiation dose data at least annually to ensure that doses are maintained ALARA and shall report the findings of the assessment to the Radiation Safety Committee.

(c) The Reactor Safety Committee shall review and approve all plans and procedures for the use of the licensed material.

l (d) The description of the qualifications of personnel who will be responsible for the safety and use of the licensed material at the Accelerator Center.

i (e) The usage and transfer of the licensed material will not occur until approval has been granted by the Reactor Administrator.

7. Section 70.24.a on page 9 should be modified to include how the criticality alarm system meets the radiation level requirements.

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8. Section 70.24.b on page 9 should be modified to include the emergency procedure for the Accelerator Center.

9. Provide a copy of the nuclear criticality safety study of fuel arrangement experiments which concluded that the assembly is subcritical under normal water reflector and moderator but could be made critical through the use of effective reflectors or moderators such as heavy water, beryllium, and graphite.

10. Provide a copy of the study which concluded that the administrative control which limits the types and amounts of superior moderator or reflector materials in the assembly, as shown in section 70.22.a.8 (c) of your renewal application, are sufficient to preclude an inadvertent criticality.

11. Provide a current copy of the Emergency Plan for the Nuclear Facility at Idaho State University (Rev. 5 dated 4/26/94 as shown in renewal application 9/30/97).

12. Describe how firefighting is allowed in the suberitical assembly room regarding the addition of moderating materials such as water.

13. Describe the possession, use, and storage of the suberitical assembly while up to 10 fue! plates and/or up to 25 U-Al foils are being used at the ISU Accelerator Center.

14. Describe the transfer and control of the fuel plates and/or foils while in transit from the Nuclear Facility to the Accelerator Center, at the Accelerator Center, and in transit from j the Accelerator Center to the Nuclear Facility.  ;

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15. Describe the location in the Accelerator Center where the fuel plates and/or foils will be used including radiation protection, criticality safety, and fire protection.

16. Describe the possession, use, and storage of the fuel plates and/or foils at the Accelerator Center in relation to the possession, storage, and use of other SNM at the  !'

Accelerator Center.

17. Provide maps describing the location of the ISU Accelerator Center in relation to the Nuclear Facility, Idaho State University, and the Pocatello area.

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