ML18214A237
| ML18214A237 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 03038920 |
| Issue date: | 07/23/2018 |
| From: | Gattone R G NRC/RGN-III |
| To: | ERP Iron Ore |
| References | |
| IR 2018001 | |
| Download: ML18214A237 (2) | |
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NRC FORM 591 M PART 1 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULA TORY COMMISSION (07-2012) 1 ocFR2.2 o1 SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT AND COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
- 1. LICENSEE/LOCATION INSPECTED:
ERP Iron Ore, LLC 64 E IOON Reynolds, IN REPORT NUMBER(S) 2018-001 2. NRG/REGIONAL OFFICE Region III U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 210 Lisle, IL 60532-4352
- 3. DOCKET NUMBER(S)
- 4. LICENSE NUMBER(S)
- 5. DATE(S) OF INSPECTION 030-38920 13-35286-01 7/23/18 LICENSEE:
The inspection was an examination of the activities conducted under your license as they relate to radiation safety and to compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rules and regulations and the conditions of your license. The inspection consisted of selective examinations of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the inspector.
The inspection findings are as follows: 0 1. D 2. D 3. D 4. Based on the inspection findings, no violations were identified.
Previous violation(s) closed. The violations(s), specifically described to you by the inspector as non-cited violations, are not being cited because they were self-identified, non-repetitive, and corrective action was or is being taken, and the remaining criteria in the NRC Enforcement Policy, to exercise discretion, were satisfied.
Non-cited violation(s) were discussed involving the following requirement(s):
During this inspection, certain of your activities, as described below and/or attached, were in violation of NRC requirements and are being cited in accordance with NRC Enforcement Policy. This form is a NOTICE OF VIOLATION, which may be subject to posting in accordance with 10 CFR 19.11. (Violations and Corrective Actions) Statement of Corrective Actions I hereby state that, within 30 days, the actions described by me to the Inspector will be taken to correct the violations identified.
This statement of corrective actions is made in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 2.201 (corrective steps already taken, corrective steps which will be taken, date when full compliance will be achieved).
I understand that no further written response to NRC will be required, unless specifically requested.
TITLE PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE DATE LICENSEE'S REPRESENTATIVE NRC INSPECTOR Robert G. Gattone, Jr. BRANCH CHIEF Aaron T. McCraw NRC FORM 591M PART 1 (07-2012) f?// /ts 91...-. /} 0 I ////""{_)-
for A1M V NRC FORM 591 M PART 3 (07-2012) 10CFR 2.201 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULA TORY COMMISSION Docket File Information SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT AND COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
- 1. LICENSEE/LOCATION INSPECTED:
ERP Iron Ore, LLC 64 E 100N Reynolds, IN REPORT NUMBER(S) 2018-001 3. DOCKET NUMBER(S) 030-38920
- 6. INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED 87124 2. NRG/REGIONAL OFFICE 4. LICENSE NUMBER(S) 13-35286-01 Region III U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 210 Lisle, IL 60532-4352
- 5. DATE(S) OF INSPECTION 7/23/18 7. INSPECTION FOCUS AREAS All SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION INFORMATION
- 1. PROGRAM CODE(S) 03120 2. PRIORITY 5 [Z] Main Office Inspection D Field Office Inspection D Temporary Job Site Inspection
- 3. LICENSEE CONTACT Mark Luttrell, RSO Next Inspection Date: PROGRAM SCOPE 4. TELEPHONE NUMBER (765) 412-6988 07/23/2019 This was an unannounced, routine inspection at the licensee's facility in Reynolds, Indiana. The licensee had 20 fixed gauges during the onsite inspection.
None of the gauges had been used since October 2016. The RSO was as authorized, and he reported to the Maintenance Manager. The RSO stated that the week before the onsite inspection, the licensee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The licensee had 12 Berthold Technologies Model LB-7440-D-CR fixed gauges, and 8 Vega America Model SHLD 1 fixed gauges. Based on the licensee's recent history, the acting MIB Chief determined that the next routine inspection is due on 7 /23/19. Performance Observations The inspector: ( 1) asked the RSO to provide the written notification regarding the Chapter 11 bankruptcy as required by 10 CFR 30.34(h);
(2) observed two Model SHLD1 fixed gauges stored in a secured cabinet that was posted with a "Caution Radioactive Material" sign, and used an NRC-owned, calibrated survey instrument to conduct an independent ambient exposure rate survey of the surfaces of the gauges and the result was 0.33 milliRoentgen per hour; (3) observed that all of the gauges' shutters were locked closed; (4) observed the licensee's calibrated survey instrument; (5) noted that the RSO stated that there were no incidents, fire, flood, loss, or theft of the gauges since the last inspection; ( 6) the licensee conducted gauge inventories, closed shutter position checks, and shutter lock checks at 6 months intervals; (7) used an NRC-owned, calibrated survey instrument to conduct independent ambient exposure rate surveys of the surfaces of selected gauges that were accessible and there were no concerns, and (8) spoke to the RSO about the written notification requirement in 10 CFR 30.36(d)(3) realizing that the 24 months term ends in October 2018. No violations ofNRC regulatory requirements were identified as a result of this inspection.
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