ML15188A054

Amendment to R-110 Reactor License for AGN-201 at Idaho State University

ML15188A054
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Site:	Idaho State University, 07001374
Issue date:	05/27/2015
From:	Van Der Schyf C Idaho State University, Pocatello
To:	Kevin Ramsey, Xiaosong Yin Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Idaho State UNIVERSITY Office for Research 921 South 8th Avenue, Stop 8130

• Pocatello, Idaho 83209-8130 May 27, 2015 NRC Public Document Room U.S. Nuclear Energy Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 One White Flint North Mail Stop: OWEN E13 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738 C: Xiaosong Yin Kevin Ramsey Research and Test Reactors Br. Fuel Mfg. Br.

MS: 0-12 D 03 MS: E2-C40M

SUBJECT:

Amendment to R-110 Reactor License for AGN-201 at Idaho State University Enclosed is a revision for Page 21 of the Technical Specifications document for the AGN-201 Training Reactor, licensed to Idaho State University under NRC License R- 110.

This amendment involves only minor alterations to the reporting structure within the university concerning the NRC license for this reactor, as well as for the SNM- 1373 Special Nuclear Materials License 1373.

These changes do not compromise the safety of the reactor or its operation, and do not affect .the likelihood or consequences of an accident.

Idaho State University intends to implement these administrative changes on or before June 22, 2015.

Sincerel Dr. Comelis Van der Scliyf, B.Pharm., D.Sc., DTE Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School Enclosure Phone: (208) 282-3134

• Fax: (208) 282-4487

• www.isu.edu/research ISU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

State of Idaho )

S.S.

County of Bannock)

On this 2 7th day of May, in the year of 2015, before me, Kathryn J. Harris, a notary public, personally appeared Comelis Van der Schyf, personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same.

Notary Public My Commission Expires on li I[Q

6.0 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.1 Organization The administrative organization for control of the reactor facility and its operation shall be as set forth in figure 1. The authorities and responsibilities set forth below are designed to comply with the intent and requirements for administrative controls of the reactor facility as set for the by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

6.1.1 University Officer The University Office is an administrative officer responsible for the University and in whose name the application for licensing is made.

6.1.2 Dean, College of Science and Engineering The dean of the College of Science and engineering is the administrative officer responsible for the operation of the College of Science and Engineering 6.1.3 Reactor Administrator The Reactor Administrator (RA) is the administrative officer responsible for the operation of the AGN-201 M Reactor Facility. In this capacity the RA shall have final authority and ultimate responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and safety of the reactor facility within the limitations set forth in the facility license. The Reactor Administrator shall be responsible for appointing the Assistant Reactor Administrator (ARA) and the Reactor Supervisor, who may report to either the RA or the ARA. The RA shall seek the advice and approval of the Reactor Safety Committee and /or the Radiation Safety Committee in all matters concerning unresolved safety question, new experiments and new procedures, and facility modifications which might affect safety. The RA and ARA shall be ex-office members of the Reactor Safety Committee.

6.1.4 Reactor Supervisor The Reactor Supervisor (RS) shall be responsible for the preparation, promulgation, and enforcement of administrative controls, including all rules, regulation, instruction, and operating procedures to ensure that the reactor facility is operated in a safe, competent, and authorized manner at all times. The RS shall direct the activities of operators and technicians in the daily operation and maintenance of the reactor; schedule reactor operations and maintenance, be responsible for the preparation, authentication, and storage of all prescribed logs and operating records' authorize all experiments, procedures, and changes thereto which have received the approval of the Reactor Safety Committee and/or the Radiation Safety Committee and the RA; and be responsible for the preparation of experimental procedures involving use of the reactor. The RS shall hold a valid Senior Reactor Operator's license issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

AGN-201 Technical Specification, Amendment No. 8 RSC Approval: May 22, 2015 NRC Approval: Page 20 of 31

PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL.ARRANGEMENT AT ISU FOR THE R-110 AGN AND SNM LICENSE Vice President for Research .Provost - Chief Administrative Officer 4-lk Dean, College of Science and Engineering REACTOR SAFETY COMMIrFEE Reactor Administrator chair of Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics Assistant Reactor Administrator

-t Reactor Supervisor Reactor Operators Senior Reactor Operators NOTES:

A University Officer is a Vice President or the President. Typically the Vice President of Research is the Officer through which the NRC License is administered.

The Reactor Administrator is typically a university employee in an administrative position, such as a department chair or a dean.

The Reactor Supervisor could report either to the Reactor Administrator or to the Assistant Reactor Administrator.

Senior Reactor Operators can oversee reactor operations with the approval of the Assistant Reactor Administrator or the Reactor Supervisor.

The Reactor Administrator and the Assistant Reactor Administrator could be the same individual.

Figure 6.1 - Administrative Organization - ISU AGN-201M Reactor Facility, NRC License R-110 Persons holding position on the Administrative organization shall meet or exceed the qualification requirements of ANSI/ANS-15-5-1988, "Selection and Training of Personnel for Research Reactors."

6.1.5 Reactor Operators Reactor Operators shall be responsible for the manipulation of the reactor controls, monitoring of instrumentation, operation of the reactor-related equipment, and maintenance of complete and current records during operation of the facility. Reactor Operators shall hold a valid Reactor Operator's license issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

AGN-201 Technical Specifications, Amendment No. .8 RSC Approval: May 22, 2015 NRC Approval: Page 21 of 31

6.1.11 Operating Staff

a. The minimum operating staff during anytime in which the reactor is not secured shall consist of:

(1) One licensed Reactor Operator in the reactor control room (2) One Certified Observer in the reactor control room.

(3) One licensed senior reactor Operator readily available on call.

This requirement can be satisfied by having a licensed Senior reactor Operator perform the duties stated in paragraph (1) or (2) above, or by designating a licensed Senior reactor Operator who can be readily contacted by telephone and can arrive at the reactor facility within 30 minutes.

b. A licensed senior Reactor Operator shall supervise all reactor maintenance or modifications which could affect the reactivity of the reactor.

c. A listing of reactor facility personnel by name and phone number shall be conspicuously posted in the reactor control room.

6.2 Staff Qualifications The Reactor Administrator and /or Assistant Reactor Administrator, the Reactor Supervisor, licensed Reactor Operators, and technicians performing reactor maintenance shall meet the minimum qualification set forth in ANSIIANS-15-4, "Standards for Selection and Training of Personnel for Research Reactors." Reactor Safety Committee members shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in their profession or a baccalaureate degree and two (2) years of professional experience. Generally, these committee members will be made up of University faculty, but outside experience will be sought in areas where additional experience is considered necessary by the reactor Administrator.

6.3 Training The Reactor supervisor shall be responsible for directing training as set forth in ANSI/ANS-15-4, (op-cit). All licensed reactor operators shall participate in requalification training as set forth in 10 CFR 55.

6.4 Reactor Safety Committee 6.4. 1 Meetings and Quorum The Reactor Safety Committee (RSC) shall meet as often as deemed necessary.

by the RSC Chair or the Ram but shall meet at least annually. A quorum for the conduct of the official business shall consist of not less than one-half of the current RSC.

AGN-201 Technical Specifications, Amendment No. 8 RSC Approval: May 22, 2015 NRC Approval: Page 23 of 31