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{{#Wiki_filter:W'lLLMM L S7Hf1ART                                       Nuclear Operations Department Vice President                                           Post Office Box 26666
* W'lLLMM L S7Hf1ART Vice President " Nuclear Operations June 14, 1985 Dr. J. Nelson Grace Regional Administrator Region II U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 101 Marietta Street, Suite 2900 Atlanta, Georgia 30323 Gentlemen:
    "   Nuclear Operations                                         OneJames River Plaza Richmond, Virginia 23261
Serial No. NO/HLM:dn Docket Nos. License Nos. Nuclear Operations Department Post Office Box 26666 One James River Plaza Richmond, Virginia 23261 ** VIRGINIA POWER 85-383 50-280 50-281 DPR-32 DPR-37 We have reviewed your letter of May 16, 1985 in reference to the inspection conducted at Surry Power Station on April 15 -19, 1985, and reported in IE Inspection Report Nos. 50-280/~and 50-281/85-13.
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Our response to the specific violation is attached.
June 14, 1985                                               **
We have determined that no proprietary information is contained in the report. Accordingly, Virginia Power has no objection to this inspection report being made a matter of public disclosure.
VIRGINIA POWER Dr. J. Nelson Grace                             Serial No.      85-383 Regional Administrator                         NO/HLM:dn Region II                                       Docket Nos. 50-280 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission                             50-281 101 Marietta Street, Suite 2900                 License Nos. DPR-32 Atlanta, Georgia 30323                                        DPR-37 Gentlemen:
The information contained in the attached pages is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Very truly yours, Attachment cc: Cw/attachment)
We have reviewed your letter of May 16, 1985 in reference to the inspection conducted at Surry Power Station on April 15 -19, 1985, and reported in IE Inspection Report Nos. 50-280/~and 50-281/85-13. Our response to the specific violation is attached.
Mr. Steven A. Varga, Chief Operating Reactors Branch No. 1 Division of Licensing Mr. D. J. Burke NRC Resident Inspector Surry Power Station --------,____ ----~, ,.,----8507i00564 85060014280  
We have determined that no proprietary information is contained in the report. Accordingly, Virginia Power has no objection to this inspection report being made a matter of public disclosure. The information
~DR ADOCK 050 PDR 11"111 ., ,.. VIOLATION RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-280/85-13 and 50-281/85-13 , 10 CFR 20. 203 (f) requires each container of licensed material to bear a visible label identifying the radioactive contents.
* contained in the attached pages is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
The label shall bear the radiation caution symbol and the words "CAUTION -RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL" and shall provide sufficient information to permit individuals handling or using the containers or work-ing in the vicinity thereof, to take precautions to avoid or minimize exposures.
Very truly yours, Attachment cc:     Cw/attachment)
Contrary to the above, on April 16, 1985, a piece of p1p1ng insulation wrapped in yellow herculite measuring 30mr/hr on contact was determined to contain a quantity of radioactive material greater than that listed in 10 CFR 20, Appendix C, and the wrapping over the insulation did not display the radiation caution symbol or the words "Caution" or "Radioactive Material." This is a Severity Level V violation (Supplement IV). RESPONSE (1) ADMISSION OR DENIAL OF THE ALLEGED VIOLATION  
Mr. Steven A. Varga, Chief Operating Reactors Branch No. 1 Division of Licensing Mr. D. J. Burke NRC Resident Inspector Surry Power Station
'-The alleged violation is denied. Our reason for denial is as follows: The radioactively contaminated piping insulation referred to in the violation was located inside the reactor containment building which is a posted* radioactive materials area. The insulation had been removed from a reactor coolant system component to facilitate inspection activities and was wrapped in yellow herculite to afford personnel protection during movement and to minimize the potential for spread of contamination.
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The insulation was temporarily stored in the pressurizer cubicle behind a posted rope barrier and the contact radiation level was written on the wrapping.
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The use of protective wrappings for contamination control is a radiological work practice employed in* many situations when material with loose surface or internal contamination must be handled or when work is being conducted nearby. The wrapping reduces contamination hazards (both to the skin and through reduction in the generation of airborne radioactivity) to workers and aides in the maintenance of contamination level boundaries.
          ~DR         ADOCK 050 PDR
Personnel working within established radioactive material areas are provided with and required to use appropriate radiation protection equipment (e.g., protective clothing, respirators, survey instruments, etc.). In addition, workers are trained in the various contamination control practices utilized at the station. Wrappings, coverings and enclosures
 
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* employed in controlling contamination are not intended to serve as containers in areas where the presence of radioactive material is incident to the work environment.
RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-280/85-13 and 50-281/85-13 VIOLATION
              , 10 CFR 20. 203 (f) requires each container of licensed material to bear a visible label identifying the radioactive contents. The label shall bear the radiation caution symbol and the words "CAUTION - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL" and shall provide sufficient information to permit individuals handling or using the containers or work-ing in the vicinity thereof, to take precautions to avoid or minimize exposures.
Contrary to the above, on April 16, 1985, a piece of p1p1ng insulation wrapped in yellow herculite measuring 30mr/hr on contact was determined to contain a quantity of radioactive material greater than that listed in 10 CFR 20, Appendix C, and the wrapping over the insulation did not display the radiation caution symbol or the words "Caution" or "Danger"-
                "Radioactive Material."
                                                                            '-
This is a Severity Level V violation (Supplement IV).
 
===RESPONSE===
(1) ADMISSION OR DENIAL OF THE ALLEGED VIOLATION The alleged violation is denied. Our reason for denial is as follows:
The radioactively contaminated piping insulation referred to in the violation was located inside the reactor containment building which is a posted* radioactive materials area. The insulation had been removed from a reactor coolant system component to facilitate inspection activities and was wrapped in yellow herculite to afford personnel protection during movement and to minimize the potential for spread of contamination. The insulation was temporarily stored in the pressurizer cubicle behind a posted rope barrier and the contact radiation level was written on the wrapping.
The use of protective wrappings for contamination control is a radiological work practice employed in* many situations when material with loose surface or internal contamination must be handled or when work is being conducted nearby. The wrapping reduces contamination hazards (both to the skin and through reduction in the generation of airborne radioactivity) to workers and aides in the maintenance of contamination level boundaries. Personnel working within established radioactive material areas are provided with and required to use appropriate radiation protection equipment (e.g., protective clothing, respirators, survey instruments, etc.). In addition, workers are trained in the various contamination control practices utilized at the station. Wrappings, coverings and enclosures
 
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employed in controlling contamination are not intended to serve as containers in areas where the presence of radioactive material is incident to the work environment.
(2) REASONS FOR VIOLATION Not applicable.
(2) REASONS FOR VIOLATION Not applicable.
(3) CORRECTIVE STEPS WHICH HAVE BEEN TAKEN AND THE RESULTS ACHIEVED Not applicable.
(3) CORRECTIVE STEPS WHICH HAVE BEEN TAKEN AND THE RESULTS ACHIEVED Not applicable.
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(5) DATE WHEN FULL COMPLIANCE WAS.ACHIEVED.
(5) DATE WHEN FULL COMPLIANCE WAS.ACHIEVED.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Under the circumstances described in Section 1 of this response, we consider that we were in full compliance with the requirments of 10CFR20.203 .}}
Under the circumstances described in Section 1 of this response, we consider that we were in full compliance with the requirments of 10CFR20.203 .
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Revision as of 01:31, 21 October 2019

Responds to NRC 850516 Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-280/85-13 & 50-281/85-13.Violation Denied.Contaminated Piping Insulation Found in Posted Radioactive Matls Area & Contact Radiation Level Written on Protective Wrapping
ML18142A546
Person / Time
Site: Surry  
Issue date: 06/14/1985
From: Stewart W
VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.)
To: Grace J
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
References
85-383, NUDOCS 8507100564
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W'lLLMM L S7Hf1ART Nuclear Operations Department Vice President Post Office Box 26666

" Nuclear Operations OneJames River Plaza Richmond, Virginia 23261

June 14, 1985 **

VIRGINIA POWER Dr. J. Nelson Grace Serial No.85-383 Regional Administrator NO/HLM:dn Region II Docket Nos. 50-280 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 50-281 101 Marietta Street, Suite 2900 License Nos. DPR-32 Atlanta, Georgia 30323 DPR-37 Gentlemen:

We have reviewed your letter of May 16, 1985 in reference to the inspection conducted at Surry Power Station on April 15 -19, 1985, and reported in IE Inspection Report Nos. 50-280/~and 50-281/85-13. Our response to the specific violation is attached.

We have determined that no proprietary information is contained in the report. Accordingly, Virginia Power has no objection to this inspection report being made a matter of public disclosure. The information

  • contained in the attached pages is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Very truly yours, Attachment cc: Cw/attachment)

Mr. Steven A. Varga, Chief Operating Reactors Branch No. 1 Division of Licensing Mr. D. J. Burke NRC Resident Inspector Surry Power Station

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,.,----8507i00564 85060014280

~DR ADOCK 050 PDR

11"111 ., ,..

RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-280/85-13 and 50-281/85-13 VIOLATION

, 10 CFR 20. 203 (f) requires each container of licensed material to bear a visible label identifying the radioactive contents. The label shall bear the radiation caution symbol and the words "CAUTION - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL" and shall provide sufficient information to permit individuals handling or using the containers or work-ing in the vicinity thereof, to take precautions to avoid or minimize exposures.

Contrary to the above, on April 16, 1985, a piece of p1p1ng insulation wrapped in yellow herculite measuring 30mr/hr on contact was determined to contain a quantity of radioactive material greater than that listed in 10 CFR 20, Appendix C, and the wrapping over the insulation did not display the radiation caution symbol or the words "Caution" or "Danger"-

"Radioactive Material."

'-

This is a Severity Level V violation (Supplement IV).

RESPONSE

(1) ADMISSION OR DENIAL OF THE ALLEGED VIOLATION The alleged violation is denied. Our reason for denial is as follows:

The radioactively contaminated piping insulation referred to in the violation was located inside the reactor containment building which is a posted* radioactive materials area. The insulation had been removed from a reactor coolant system component to facilitate inspection activities and was wrapped in yellow herculite to afford personnel protection during movement and to minimize the potential for spread of contamination. The insulation was temporarily stored in the pressurizer cubicle behind a posted rope barrier and the contact radiation level was written on the wrapping.

The use of protective wrappings for contamination control is a radiological work practice employed in* many situations when material with loose surface or internal contamination must be handled or when work is being conducted nearby. The wrapping reduces contamination hazards (both to the skin and through reduction in the generation of airborne radioactivity) to workers and aides in the maintenance of contamination level boundaries. Personnel working within established radioactive material areas are provided with and required to use appropriate radiation protection equipment (e.g., protective clothing, respirators, survey instruments, etc.). In addition, workers are trained in the various contamination control practices utilized at the station. Wrappings, coverings and enclosures

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'

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employed in controlling contamination are not intended to serve as containers in areas where the presence of radioactive material is incident to the work environment.

(2) REASONS FOR VIOLATION Not applicable.

(3) CORRECTIVE STEPS WHICH HAVE BEEN TAKEN AND THE RESULTS ACHIEVED Not applicable.

(4) CORRECTIVE STEPS WHICH WILL BE TAKEN<TO AVOID FURTHER VIOLATIONS Not applicable.

(5) DATE WHEN FULL COMPLIANCE WAS.ACHIEVED.

Not applicable.

Under the circumstances described in Section 1 of this response, we consider that we were in full compliance with the requirments of 10CFR20.203 .