ML20126E683
| ML20126E683 | |
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| Site: | University of New Mexico |
| Issue date: | 06/30/1985 |
| From: | Whan G NEW MEXICO, UNIV. OF, ALBUQUERQUE, NM |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
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| NUDOCS 8506170179 | |
| Download: ML20126E683 (3) | |
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9 a-REPORT ON FACILITY LICENSE NO. R-102 THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO AGN-201M REACTOR JULY 1, 1983 - JUNE 30, 1985 The University of New Mexico's AGN-201M reactor continues to be used extensively for teaching experiments as a part of our undergraduate and graduate programs. These experiments include approach-to-critical, reactor period and reactivity measurements, importance function measurements, sample activation, control rod calibrations, and reactor power and i.eutron fluence measurements. The reactor is also used in support of our research programs. The reactor is regularly used throughout the Fall, Spring and Summer sessions of the University. All experiments have received prior approval from our Reactor Safeguards Advisory Committee and conform to radiological safety procedures developed by the University Radiation Control Committee. No modifications or experiments involving violation of'the reactor Technical Specifications have been performed.
The personnel assignments for the reporting period are summarized belows Dean, College of Engineering Gerald W. May Chairman, Department of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering and Reactor Administrator Glenn A. Whan Chief Reactor Supervisor
(!Ju183-30Jun84) J. Craig Robertson (IJul84-30Jun85) David M. Woodall l
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U99RC-licensed Senior Reactor Operators Glenn A. Whan J. Craig Robertson David M. Woodall USNRC-licensed Reactor Operator Charles W. Woodstock Reactor Safeguards Advisory Committee Robert D. Busch Robert A. Jefferson R. Douglas O' Dell Jon A. Reuscher As required by the " Operator and Senior Operator Requalification Program," retraining sessions were conducted on 16Sep83, 3Nov83, 16Jan84, 22Jun84, 26Sep84, 5Dec84 and 27May05. Dr. Robertson went on sabbatical leave from the University in the summer of 1984 and did not continue to maintain a current license during the subsequent period. He has been replaced on the Operations Committee and his Senior Reactor Operator's license will be allowed to lapse.
An operator training program was conducted in the 1984-85 academic year. There were three operator trainees, Dr. Gary W. Coopar, Dr.
Robert Busch and Mr. John Buksa. The training sessions were held on 22SepB4, 7Nov84, 14Nov84, 21Nov84, 2BNov84, 5Dec84 and 14Dec84. In addition a number of hours of reactor operations were scheduled for each operator trainee. An NRC Operator Examininer from NRC Region IV, Mr.
Steve McCrory, adninistered Senior Reactor Operator (Busch and Cooper) and Reactor Operator (8uksa) Examinations on May 7-8, 1985. We expect thit all three individuals have become licensed, with the delivery of those operator licenses expected this summer.
The Research Reactor Emergency Plan for our Reactor (originally submitted in October, 1982, and revised November, 1983) was again Page 2, LNi AGN-20lM Report
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revised and submitted to the USNRC in September of 1984. Subsequent NRC review comments led to the complete revision and resubmission in March of 1985. Security and emergency plans were reviewed and confirmed with appropriate campus and beyond-campus agencies.
The AGN-201M Reactor Facility is an essential part of our educational program, including public education, and continues to serve us well. . The use of the reactor from July of 1983 through June of 1985 was as follads:
Type of use (Hours) Ju183-Jun84 Ju184-Jun85 Faculty Research 5 2 Teaching 23 8 Operatcr Training and Requalification 4 19
, Graduate Student Research 13 6 Class Demonstration 4 2 Total for Year 51 37
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EE THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE.NEW MEXICO 87131 June 3, 1985 Director of Inspection & Enforcement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington , D.C. 20555
Dear Sir:
In conformance with 10CFR50.59, enclosed is a brief statement on the status of the University of New Mexico's AGN-20lM, Serial No.112, reactor facility as licensed under Facility License Number R-102, Docket Number 50-252.
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Glenn A. Whan Professor and Chairman GAW:ew cc: USNRC, Region IV Reactor Administrator ChiefReactorSupervisor(2)
CilEMICAl & NUCl. EAR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT f*I TEl.El'1(ONE 505: 277-5431