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MONTHYEARML20212D4381999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards Amend 31 to License R-103 & Safety Evaluation.Amend Authorizes Conduct of Moveable & Unsecured Experiments in Center Test Hole of Reactor ML20212D4961999-09-13013 September 1999 Informs That a Schoone Has Terminated Employment with Univ of Missouri Research Reactor as of 990820.JC Mckibben Assumed Position of Interim Reactor Manager Effective 990820 ML20210Q7301999-08-12012 August 1999 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp of License R-103 Issued on 990701 ML20210J3681999-07-30030 July 1999 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-186/99-201.Corrective Actions:Reactor Manager Reiterated That After Sample Handling & Prior to Reactor start-up That Upscale Switch Should Be in Normal Position ML20216D4181999-07-23023 July 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990521 RAI for Evaluation of License Amend Request ML20196K4171999-07-0101 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-186/99-201 on 990607-11 at Univ of Missouri - Columbia Research Reactor & Notice of Violation ML20207A9651999-05-21021 May 1999 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Amend Request for Amended Facility License R-103 for Univ of Missouri - Columbia Research Reactor,Submitted on 990504 ML20206A2481999-04-21021 April 1999 Informs That Umrr Is Withdrawing Request Listed as Item 2 of Re Changes to QA Program.Revised Page 4 of QA Plan Which Conforms to 10CFR71 Guidelines,Encl ML20204H8101999-02-16016 February 1999 Submits Notification Re Radioactive Spent Fuel Shipment from Univ of Missouri Research Reactor ML20203C9231999-02-0404 February 1999 Informs That Attached Ltr Request for QA Plan Amend Was Lost in Transit to Destination,Explaining Discrepancy in Date at Top of Ltr & in Area Notarized ML20203C8931999-02-0303 February 1999 Forwards DOE Ltr Dtd 990120,notifying Licensee That Federal Funds for Conversion of Reactor Not Available During FY99 ML20203C9351999-01-26026 January 1999 Requests Changes to QA Program,Updating MURR Organization Charts & QA Personnel Responsibilities Description on Pages 3,4,7,app A-1 & B-1 ML20198L1051998-12-21021 December 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 50-186/98-202 on 981116-20.No Violations Noted.Determined That Rp,Transportation,Security & Matl Control Activities at Univ of Missouri at Columbia Research Reactor Were Safety Oriented & Professional ML20198C2241998-12-15015 December 1998 Responds to 980701 Request for Approval of Route for Transporting Sf from Univ of Missouri Research Reactor to Savannah River Site,Aiken,Sc.Route Which Meets Regulatory Requirements of 10CFR73.37 & Approval Through Dec 2000 Encl ML20198A3831998-12-10010 December 1998 Discusses Concerns with Umrr Re Degradation of Beam Port Floor Surface Area & Loose Particles or Dust from Concrete Shielding That May Become Lodged in Equipment.Determined That Safety Significance of Concerns to Be Neglible ML20198C3061998-11-11011 November 1998 Forwards Info Re Radioactive Spent Fuel Shipments from Univ of Missouri Research Reactor.Info Has Been Classified as Safeguards Info,Per 10CFR73.21(b)2,not Encl ML20151T7541998-09-0303 September 1998 Informs That Wa Meyer,License SOP-2862-7,has Been Reassigned to Position That No Longer Requires SRO License ML20237C2471998-08-13013 August 1998 Submits Proposed Alternative to Literal Interpretation of Listed Step Re Implementation of Improved Controls Governing Process by Which Irradiated Topaz Is Exported,Per 10CFR110. Alternative Is Rev to 951117 Response to CAL RIII-95-04 ML20236Q8881998-07-0101 July 1998 Discusses NRC 970109 Final Approval of Encl Highway Route for Shipment of Spent Reactor Fuel Through 981231,per 10CFR73.37(b)(7).Requests Approval of Addl 2 Yrs Starting 990109.W/o Encl ML20249C1751998-06-23023 June 1998 Ack Receipt of ,Transmitting Changes to Emergency Plan for Univ of Missouri Research Reactor Submitted Under Provisions of 10CFR50.54(q) ML20248D3601998-05-27027 May 1998 Ack Receipt of Ltr Dtd 970506,which Transmitted Changes to Physical Security Plan for University of Missouri Research Reactor,Submitted Under 10CFR50.54(p) ML20249B7401998-04-16016 April 1998 Submits Advance Notification of Shipment of RQ Radioactive Matl,Fissile,Nos 7,UN2918,25,000 Lbs,Rq (Reportable quantity);1.5 Kg of Fission Products & MFP (Mixed Fission Products) to Aiken,Sc ML20216G9391998-04-15015 April 1998 Forwards Certificate to Newly Licensed Individual Pj Muren at Univ of Missouri Research Reactor ML20216C9791998-03-11011 March 1998 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in NOV .NRC Reviewed C/As,Which Appear to Be Adequate & Have No Further Questions at Present Time.C/As Will Be Examined During Future Insp ML20216C0541998-03-0303 March 1998 Forwards Ltr from DOE Stating That Federal Funds for Conversion of Licensee Reactor Will Not Be Available During FY98.Licensee Will Respond Again,Prior to 990327,per 10CFR50.64(c)(2) ML20203J8681998-02-27027 February 1998 Provides follow-up to Info in Re Unanticipated Reactivity Insertion ML20203H3891998-02-26026 February 1998 Forwards Amend 30 to License R-103.Amend Clarifies TS Requirements for Procedures for Preparation for Shipment of Byproduct Matl Produced Under Reactor License.Safety Evaluation Also Encl ML20203J6771998-02-25025 February 1998 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-186/98-201 on 980115.Corrective Actions:All Licensed Personnel Have Completed 1997 Operating Test Sections ML20202J3141998-02-17017 February 1998 Forwards Ballots for ANS-10.4, Guidance for Verification & Validation of Scientific & Engineering Computer Programs for Nuclear Industry. Voted Approved W/Comments ML20203A2701998-02-0505 February 1998 Ack Receipt of in Response to Transmitting Nov.Corrective Actions Will Be Examined During Future Insp ML20199J7811998-02-0202 February 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 50-186/98-201 on 980112-15 & Notice of Violation.Purpose of Insp to Determine Whether Activities Authorized by License Were Conducted Safely & in Accordance W/Nrc Requirements ML20199L2161998-01-27027 January 1998 Requests Reinstatement of Senior Operator License for Pj Muren.Physical Exam for Muren Scheduled for 980130. Written Exam W/Scope as Biennial Exam Administered in Oct/ Nov 1997 Will Also Be Administered ML20199B6321998-01-23023 January 1998 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-186/97-201.Corrective Actions:Calibr Source Stored in Unposted Area ML20198N5131998-01-12012 January 1998 Forwards Curriculum Vitae of EA Deutsch,Appointed Director of Univ of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor on 971201.Encl Shows Strong Background in Business Mgt & Academic Research ML20198K5871998-01-0909 January 1998 Documents 980105 Telcon W/A Adams Re Request for Two Week Extension to Reporting Requirement for NOV Until 980125. Informed on 980107,by a Adams,That NRC Had Granted Extension ML20198N1561998-01-0909 January 1998 Forwards Corrected Pages for Page 1 of NOV & Page 1 of Insp Rept 50-186/97-201.Insp Rept Forwarded on 971211 ML20203E9251997-12-11011 December 1997 Forwards Safety Insp Rept 50-186/97-201 on 971103-07 & Notice of Violation.One Concern Noted Was Inconsistent Mgt Expectation & Practice W/Regard to Second Verification of Critical Procedure Steps in Radioisotope Svcs Program ML20211H4421997-09-29029 September 1997 Responds to Re Request for Approval to Use DOE Transcom satellite-based Vehicle Tracking Sys to Monitor Upcoming Sf Shipment from Facility to DOE Savannah River Plant ML20211A0481997-08-29029 August 1997 Requests That NRC Grant Permission to Let Shipments from Licensee Site Be Monitored by Transcom,Due to Listed Features.Safeguards Info Put on Transcom Will Not Be Compromised ML20217P3201997-08-22022 August 1997 Informs That Responsibility for Non-Power Reactor Insp Program Has Been Transferred from Nrr.All Related Repts, Correspondence & Inquires W/Docket Number Specified Should Be Directed to Listed Address ML20211A0291997-08-13013 August 1997 Submits Info Re Radioactive Spent Fuel Shipments from Univ of Missouri Research Reactor to Savannah River Site.Info Classified as Safeguards Info as Per 10CFR73.21(b)2 ML20140G8611997-05-0606 May 1997 Forwards Revised Pp to Physical Security Plan for Univ of Missouri Research Reactor.Encl Withheld Per 10CFR73.21(b)(1) & 10CFR73.21(c) ML20148C0541997-04-23023 April 1997 Forwards Info Re Radioactive Spent Fuel Shipment,Which Has Been Classified as Safeguards Info,Per 10CFR73.21(b)2. W/O Encl ML20137Q6731997-04-0404 April 1997 Expresses Appreciation for Providing Jan & March Spent Fuel Shipments ML20137D6621997-03-18018 March 1997 Forwards Copy of DOE ,To Univ of Mo Research Reactor,Notifying Licensee That Federal Funds for Conversion Unavailable During FY97 ML20136E8821997-03-0707 March 1997 Informs That No Further Enforcement Action Appropriate Based on Results of 961031 OI Investigation & Review of Corrective Actions ML20136D7081997-03-0606 March 1997 Forwards Amend 29 to License R-103 & Safety Evaluation.Amend Changes Aspects of Administrative Structure Having Oversight Authority for MURR & Corrects Inconsistency in TS Re Meeting Requirements of Reactor Advisory Committee ML20134Q1221997-02-24024 February 1997 Forwards Reactor Operator/Senior Operator License Certificates.W/O Encls ML20134P0661997-02-19019 February 1997 Discusses Revised Reactor Operator Requalification Plan for Univ of Missouri Reactor Submitted by 970107 & 0207 Ltrs. Proposed Changes Meet Requirements of 10CFR55 & Acceptable ML20134H5181997-02-0707 February 1997 Forwards Results of 970127-28 Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Facility.W/O Encl 1999-09-20
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MONTHYEARML20212D4961999-09-13013 September 1999 Informs That a Schoone Has Terminated Employment with Univ of Missouri Research Reactor as of 990820.JC Mckibben Assumed Position of Interim Reactor Manager Effective 990820 ML20210J3681999-07-30030 July 1999 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-186/99-201.Corrective Actions:Reactor Manager Reiterated That After Sample Handling & Prior to Reactor start-up That Upscale Switch Should Be in Normal Position ML20216D4181999-07-23023 July 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990521 RAI for Evaluation of License Amend Request ML20206A2481999-04-21021 April 1999 Informs That Umrr Is Withdrawing Request Listed as Item 2 of Re Changes to QA Program.Revised Page 4 of QA Plan Which Conforms to 10CFR71 Guidelines,Encl ML20204H8101999-02-16016 February 1999 Submits Notification Re Radioactive Spent Fuel Shipment from Univ of Missouri Research Reactor ML20203C9231999-02-0404 February 1999 Informs That Attached Ltr Request for QA Plan Amend Was Lost in Transit to Destination,Explaining Discrepancy in Date at Top of Ltr & in Area Notarized ML20203C8931999-02-0303 February 1999 Forwards DOE Ltr Dtd 990120,notifying Licensee That Federal Funds for Conversion of Reactor Not Available During FY99 ML20203C9351999-01-26026 January 1999 Requests Changes to QA Program,Updating MURR Organization Charts & QA Personnel Responsibilities Description on Pages 3,4,7,app A-1 & B-1 ML20198C3061998-11-11011 November 1998 Forwards Info Re Radioactive Spent Fuel Shipments from Univ of Missouri Research Reactor.Info Has Been Classified as Safeguards Info,Per 10CFR73.21(b)2,not Encl ML20151T7541998-09-0303 September 1998 Informs That Wa Meyer,License SOP-2862-7,has Been Reassigned to Position That No Longer Requires SRO License ML20237C2471998-08-13013 August 1998 Submits Proposed Alternative to Literal Interpretation of Listed Step Re Implementation of Improved Controls Governing Process by Which Irradiated Topaz Is Exported,Per 10CFR110. Alternative Is Rev to 951117 Response to CAL RIII-95-04 ML20236Q8881998-07-0101 July 1998 Discusses NRC 970109 Final Approval of Encl Highway Route for Shipment of Spent Reactor Fuel Through 981231,per 10CFR73.37(b)(7).Requests Approval of Addl 2 Yrs Starting 990109.W/o Encl ML20249B7401998-04-16016 April 1998 Submits Advance Notification of Shipment of RQ Radioactive Matl,Fissile,Nos 7,UN2918,25,000 Lbs,Rq (Reportable quantity);1.5 Kg of Fission Products & MFP (Mixed Fission Products) to Aiken,Sc ML20216C0541998-03-0303 March 1998 Forwards Ltr from DOE Stating That Federal Funds for Conversion of Licensee Reactor Will Not Be Available During FY98.Licensee Will Respond Again,Prior to 990327,per 10CFR50.64(c)(2) ML20203J8681998-02-27027 February 1998 Provides follow-up to Info in Re Unanticipated Reactivity Insertion ML20203J6771998-02-25025 February 1998 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-186/98-201 on 980115.Corrective Actions:All Licensed Personnel Have Completed 1997 Operating Test Sections ML20199L2161998-01-27027 January 1998 Requests Reinstatement of Senior Operator License for Pj Muren.Physical Exam for Muren Scheduled for 980130. Written Exam W/Scope as Biennial Exam Administered in Oct/ Nov 1997 Will Also Be Administered ML20199B6321998-01-23023 January 1998 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-186/97-201.Corrective Actions:Calibr Source Stored in Unposted Area ML20198N5131998-01-12012 January 1998 Forwards Curriculum Vitae of EA Deutsch,Appointed Director of Univ of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor on 971201.Encl Shows Strong Background in Business Mgt & Academic Research ML20198K5871998-01-0909 January 1998 Documents 980105 Telcon W/A Adams Re Request for Two Week Extension to Reporting Requirement for NOV Until 980125. Informed on 980107,by a Adams,That NRC Had Granted Extension ML20211A0481997-08-29029 August 1997 Requests That NRC Grant Permission to Let Shipments from Licensee Site Be Monitored by Transcom,Due to Listed Features.Safeguards Info Put on Transcom Will Not Be Compromised ML20211A0291997-08-13013 August 1997 Submits Info Re Radioactive Spent Fuel Shipments from Univ of Missouri Research Reactor to Savannah River Site.Info Classified as Safeguards Info as Per 10CFR73.21(b)2 ML20140G8611997-05-0606 May 1997 Forwards Revised Pp to Physical Security Plan for Univ of Missouri Research Reactor.Encl Withheld Per 10CFR73.21(b)(1) & 10CFR73.21(c) ML20148C0541997-04-23023 April 1997 Forwards Info Re Radioactive Spent Fuel Shipment,Which Has Been Classified as Safeguards Info,Per 10CFR73.21(b)2. W/O Encl ML20137Q6731997-04-0404 April 1997 Expresses Appreciation for Providing Jan & March Spent Fuel Shipments ML20137D6621997-03-18018 March 1997 Forwards Copy of DOE ,To Univ of Mo Research Reactor,Notifying Licensee That Federal Funds for Conversion Unavailable During FY97 ML20134K0141997-02-0707 February 1997 Forwards Two Replacement Pp for Revised MURR Requalification Program Submitted for Approval on 970107.Pages Correct Errors in Earlier Submittal Which Were Pointed Out by T Michaels in 970206 Telcon ML20133G4881997-01-10010 January 1997 Forwards Response to RAI Re License Amend Request ML20134P9541997-01-0909 January 1997 Forwards Info Re Radioactive Sf Shipments from Licensee.Info Classified as Safeguards Info,Per 10CFR73.21(b)2 ML20133G3341997-01-0707 January 1997 Requests That Encl Revised Requalification Program Replace Current Program Which Was Approved on 780426.Changes, Submitted ML20133H2661996-12-0909 December 1996 Informs of Cancellation of Spent Fuel Shipment ML20133H2491996-12-0303 December 1996 Forwards Envelope Containing Info Re Radioactive Spent Fuel Shipments from Univ of Missouri Research Reactor.Encl Withheld ML20134J2471996-11-0101 November 1996 Informs That University of Missouri Research Reactor Tentatively Scheduled to Begin Series of Shipments to Savannah River Site in Early 1997.Requests That NRC Extend Approval Route Through Dec 1998 ML20117H2541996-08-30030 August 1996 Provides Responses to 960731 RAI Re Organizational Structure at Univ of Mo at Columbia Research Reactor Facility ML20117F1181996-08-16016 August 1996 Expresses Thanks for Participation in Making Univ of Missouri-Columbia Commissioner Dicus First Univ Licensee Visit ML20108D8051996-05-0101 May 1996 Forwards Responses to Request for Addl Info, , Requesting Clarification to Evaluate Emergency Plan Revs Submitted on 951220 ML20117L1161996-04-17017 April 1996 Partially Deleted Ltr Re Appointment of New Director at Univ of Missouri Research Reactor ML20107G4881996-04-15015 April 1996 Expresses Thanks for Kindness & Quick Response to Questions Re Temporary Changes Licensee Making at Univ of Mo Nuclear Reactor ML20101F5121996-03-21021 March 1996 Forwards Revised Pages III-1/III-2 & VII-1/VII-2 to 1995 Operations Annual Rept,Changing Reporting Date from Jan-Dec 1996 to Jan-Dec 1995 & Mwd for Fuel Element Serial MO-377 from 125.88 to 125.58 on Pages III-1 & VII-1,respectively ML20100H4051996-02-21021 February 1996 Responds to 950912 Motice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in Amount of $8,000.Fee Paid ML20149L2491996-02-16016 February 1996 Forwards Four Corrections to Route for Transport of Regulated Matls ML20101Q8681996-02-16016 February 1996 Submits Notification of Radioactive Sf Shipments to Include 25,000 Lbs of RQ Radioactive Matl from Univ of Missouri Research Reactor Ctr to Aiken,Sc.Forwards Classified SGs Info Re Subj Shipment,Per 10CFR73.21(b)2.W/o Encl ML20097A4141996-01-31031 January 1996 Forwards Revised Pages to Physical Security Plan.Encl Withheld Per 10CFR2.790(d) & 10CFR73.21(c) ML20100C3771996-01-24024 January 1996 Submits Errors in & Questions About 951215 Spent Fuel Route Approval ML20117L0901996-01-18018 January 1996 Discusses Implementation of Procedures Replacing Current CAL-RIII-95-04, Control Governing Activities of Room 267 ML20117L0861996-01-0808 January 1996 Forwards Tracking Sheets for All Safety Concern Repts Submitted to Msoc Since Insp & Membership List ML20099L8161995-12-21021 December 1995 Forwards 951221 Revs to Emergency Plan,Changing Section 6.3, First Aid & Medical Facilities, Page 16 & Section 6.4, Decontamination Facilities, Page 17 to Reflect Shower Facilities Mandated by Americans W/Disabilities Act ML20099L8021995-12-20020 December 1995 Forwards 951220 Revs to Emergency Plan,As Required by NRC Memo & Orders CLI-95-01,CLI-95-08,CLI-95-11 & CLI-95-17 ML20094S0161995-11-30030 November 1995 Responds to NRC Re Violation Noted in Insp Rept 50-186/95-03.Corrective Actions:Contaminated Lead Containers Immediately Moved to Restricted Area & Labeled Contaminated & Storage Location for Recycle Bin Moved ML20094L9721995-11-17017 November 1995 Forwards Revised Pages to Physical Security Plan.Encl Withheld 1999-09-13
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I Research Reactor Facility II* Research Park Columbia, Missouri 65211 Telephone (314) 882-4211 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA FAX (314) 882-3443 November 3,1994 Director, Office of Enforcement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington DC 20555 RE: EA 94-121 University of Missouri Research Reactor License R-103 Response to Licensee's reply to Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalties (September 12,1994); and MURR Directors' replies to the Demand for Information therein
Dear Sir:
My name is J. Steven Morris, Complainant in Department of Labor Case 94-ERA-036, which has been i combined with Case 94-ERA-034 brought by Complainant Kurt R. Zinn.
I have read the above referenced documents and find significant factual errors and omissions. Consequently, it j is my intention to comprehensively respond to these filings and related issues on, or before, November 15, !
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My response is partially motivated by the University's characterization of the dol Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Decision and Order as flawed because, in part, it is alleged that he failed to consider "uncontroverted" or "unrefuted" evidence brought by the University. His allegation appears in the University's post-hearing briefs, has been repeated at the July 22,1994, Enforcement Conference, and appears in the written statement provided at that conference by Interim Vice Provost McCormick, who was the ranking administrative official representing the University.
I do not agree that there was evidence, favorable to the University, that was not appropriately considered by the Administrative Law Judge. The University apparently believes that the report of an ad hoc task force of the ,
Reactor Advisory Committee should have been admitted as an exhibit in the Dot IIcaring. The ALJ determined that it was an "after the fact" University report; and the University was p_oj going to call its authors as witnesses where they would be subjected to cross examination. Based on this determination, the ALJ disallowed the report. Therefore, it was by the University's own actions that this evidence was not considered.
Nevertheless, the University did introduce and discuss the ad hoc report at the July 22,1994, Enforcement l Conference and it is referenced as an independent Reactor Advisory Committee report in Dr. Rhyne's October J 31,1994 letter to the Director of Enforcement. Consequently, I will provide a specific discussion of this report, and how it and its authors were characterized at the July 22,1994 Enforcement Conference, in my November 15,1994 response. l I
At the July 22,1994 Enforcement Conference, the University provided a copy of its July 19,1994, brief in opposition to the Recommended Decision and Order of the Administrative Law Judge. My November 15,1994 i response will include the two post-hearing briefs filed on my behalf. I nv '
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- i Director of Enforcement November 3,1994 pa8e 2 MURR administration arranged for a three-member panel to interview MURR staff and MU faculty and students who work at the MURR regarding their assessment of MURR's safety culture. This group adopted as their name the MURR Independent Safety Assessment Team, ISAT for short. Their report was made available to MURR staff and each group was requested by the MURR Director to develop a " grass-roots" response. The group which I lead did so and requested that it be supplied as an appendix to the University's official response to the Notice of Violation. Our response was provided to NRC Region 111 but not to the Director of Enforcement. This group response to the ISAT Report will be provided as part of my November 15, 1994 response.
To my knowledge the documents and enforcement conference referenced and discussed above are those items ,
for which a response, in my opinion, is necessary if the record is to be accurate. However, if there are specific issues of interest to the Director of Enforcement that are not included in the response I have outlined above, please inform me and I will attempt to do so.
In summary, it is my sole intention to correct and document the record. I have studied the commitments made by MU and MURR administrators to avoid reoccurrence of the circumstances in which we now find ourselves.
I hope their statements and intentions are genuine; time will tell. When a licensee takes serious personnel actions as a result of dissent, whether those actions are discriminatory, unwarranted, unadvised, or simply misunderstood; one of the first casualties is the working environment. It is quite easy to create a chilling and hostile atmosphere; it is quite difficult to repair it; it is impossible to repair it if the record is not accurate.
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