ML20054F797

RO 82-027:on 820511,excessive Radioactive Contamination Identified in Two Areas of Offsite Dump.Caused by Inadequate Control of Dump Access & Failure to Survey Large Loads of Matl Thoroughly.Area Cleaned Up & Procedure 12-5 Revised

ML20054F797
Person / Time
Site:	Dresden
Issue date:	06/09/1982
From:	Scott D COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
To:	James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
References
82-659, RO-82-027, RO-82-27, NUDOCS 8206170337
Download: ML20054F797 (3)

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James G. Keppler, Regional Administrator Directorate of Regulatory Operations - Region III i

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,i 799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 A copy of Deviation Report 12-2-82-27 is being submitted to your office in accordance with 10 CFR 20.405 Appendix D, levels of radiation or radioactive material in an unrestricted area in excess of ten times any applicable limit set forth in this part or in the license. This report describes tne event and corrective actions being taken to prevent reoccurrence.

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., LOAD (MAE) y g CESCRIPTIO,N OF EVENT Uhile performing a quarterly surveillance survey of the station's offsite dump area, contamination in excess of the Rad Control standard limits was found in two arras of the dump. Contamination found ranges from 400 CPM - 13,000 CPM. Material in-volved consists of wood, plastic, clothing, ash and scrap metal.

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R E SPON S i st E SuPERviSO, g, y PART 2 l 0PE RA TI NG ENGINEER' S COA 9 DENTS Immediately implemented a cleanup program to remove any contamination from the affected dump site area.

DAP 12-5 will be revised to maintain dump gate locked with ABB lock. An overall curvey of the dump will also be done using an HP 210 instrument.

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