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MONTHYEARIR 05000170/20232012023-09-26026 September 2023 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report No. 05000170/2023201 IR 05000170/20222012022-08-24024 August 2022 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report No. 05000170/2022201 ML21362A7662022-01-14014 January 2022 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute Routine Inspection Report No. 05000170_2021203 IR 05000170/20212022021-08-24024 August 2021 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Inspection Report No. 05000170/2021202 IR 05000170/20212012021-08-24024 August 2021 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Security Inspection Report No. 05000170/2021201 (Public) IR 05000170/20202012021-01-14014 January 2021 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine and Follow-up Inspection Report No. 05000170/2020201 IR 05000170/20192032019-12-30030 December 2019 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Reactive Inspection Report 05000170/2019203 IR 05000170/20192022019-07-17017 July 2019 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Reactive Safety Conscious Work Environment Issue of Concern Follow-Up Interim Inspection Report No. 05000170/2019-202-0004 IR 05000170/20192012019-03-14014 March 2019 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Inspection Report No. 05000170/2019201 IR 05000170/20184502018-10-0404 October 2018 Armed Force Radiobiology Research Institute - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Reactor Safety Conscious Work Environment Issue of Concern Follow-up Inspection Report No. 05000170/2018450 IR 05000170/20184012018-07-12012 July 2018 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Announced Security Inspection Report No. 05000170/2018401 IR 05000170/20172012017-03-29029 March 2017 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Inspection Report No. 50-170/2017-201 and Notice of Violation IR 05000170/20172022017-02-17017 February 2017 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Unannounced Security Inspection Report No. 50-170/2017-202 (Cover Letter - Public) IR 05000170/20162012016-02-11011 February 2016 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - NRC Security Inspection Report No. 50-170/2016-201 IR 05000170/20162022016-02-11011 February 2016 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - NRC Routine, Announced Inspection Report 50-170/2016-202, January 12-14, 2016 IR 05000170/20152012015-04-0303 April 2015 IR 05000170/2015201; 03/03-05/2015; Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute Research Reactor Facility NRC Inspection Report IR 05000170/20132012013-04-15015 April 2013 IR 05000170-13-201; March 18-21, 2013 at Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - NRC Routine Inspection Report IR 05000170/20122022012-05-29029 May 2012 IR 05000170-12-202 on May 1-3, 2012 at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - NRC Security Inspection Report No. 50-170/2012-202 IR 05000170/20122012012-05-24024 May 2012 IR 05000170-12-201, on May 1-4, 2012, at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - NRC Routine Announced Inspection Report No. 50-170/2012-201 IR 05000170/20112012011-05-0505 May 2011 IR 05000170-11-201, on April 11-14, 2011, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute IR 05000170/20102022010-08-11011 August 2010 IR 05000170-10-202; on 07/12/2010 - 07/15/2010 for Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute; Afrri Research Reactor Facility, NRC Routine Inspection IR 05000170/20092022009-09-28028 September 2009 IR 05000170-09-202, on 09/01/2009 - 09/02/2009, for Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute IR 05000170/20092012009-03-26026 March 2009 IR 05000170-09-201, on 01/23-27/2009, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute IR 05000170/20082012008-01-28028 January 2008 IR 05000170-08-201, on 01/07/2008 - 01/10/2008, for Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute IR 05000170/20072022007-03-27027 March 2007 NRC Inspection Report No. 50-170-07-202 - Cover Letter IR 05000170/20072012007-03-15015 March 2007 NRC Routine, Announced IR 05000170-07-201; Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute; 02/22-2007 Through 02/28/2007; Afrri Reactor Facility IR 05000170/20062012006-07-24024 July 2006 Letter to Colonel David G. Jarrett from Johnny Eads NRC Routine, Announced Inspection Report No. 50-170-06-201 IR 05000170/20020012002-02-0606 February 2002 OL50-170/02-01 Exam Scheduling for Armed Forces Radiobiological Research Institute for Week of April 4, 2002 (90-day Letter) IR 05000170/19982011998-03-0303 March 1998 Insp Rept 50-170/98-201 on 980202-06.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Status Including Organization & Staffing,Operation Logs & Records & Facility Changes IR 05000170/19930011993-08-13013 August 1993 Safety Insp Rept 50-170/93-01 on 930720-22.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Organization & Staffing,Status of Implementaion of Revised 10CFR20 Regulations,Radiation Monitoring & Environ Monitoring IR 05000170/19910011991-07-10010 July 1991 Discusses Insps 50-170/91-01 & 30-04545/91-01 on 910425. Commends Both Inspectors & Mgt of Region I Insp Program IR 05000170/19880041989-03-22022 March 1989 Discusses Insp Rept 50-170/88-04 on 881026-28 & 1107 & Forwards Notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in Amount of $2,500 IR 05000170/19880021988-07-26026 July 1988 Matl Control,Acounting & Physical Security Insp Repts 50-170/88-02 & 30-04545/88-01 on 880629-30.No Noncompliances Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Organization & Operation, Shipping & Receiving,Storage & Internal Controls & Records IR 05000170/19880031988-07-21021 July 1988 Unsigned Exam Rept 50-170/88-03OL on 880721.Exam Results: One Senior Reactor Operator Took & Passed Exam IR 05000170/19880011988-03-30030 March 1988 Exam Rept 50-170/88-01OL on 880224-25.Exam Results:One Senior Reactor Operator Candidate Passed Operating Exam But Failed Two Sections of Written Exam IR 05000170/19870021987-09-0202 September 1987 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-170/87-02 IR 05000170/19860011986-10-23023 October 1986 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-170/86-01 IR 05000170/19850031985-08-26026 August 1985 Insp Rept 50-170/85-03 on 850813-14.No Violation Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Facility Operations,Organization, Reviews & Audits,Operator Requalification Training, Surveillance Activities & Radiation Protection IR 05000170/19850011985-05-14014 May 1985 Exam Rept 50-170/85-01 on 850311.Exam Results:One Reactor Operator & One Senior Reactor Operator License Issued IR 05000170/19850021985-05-0909 May 1985 Physical Protection Insp Rept 50-170/85-02 on 850422.No Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Physical Protection Measures for Protecting SNM of Low Strategic Significance IR 05000170/19820011982-06-17017 June 1982 IE Safeguards Insp Repts 50-170/82-01 & 30-04545/82-01 on 820513.No Noncompliance Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Facility Organization & Operation,Shipping & Receiving,Storage & Internal Control,Physical Inventory & Records & Repts 2023-09-26
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MONTHYEARML24185A2502024-07-0202 July 2024 Us Dept. of Defense, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (Afrri) - Reactor Facility Director Change Appointed Update ML24095A2482024-06-0404 June 2024 Examination Result Letter No. 50-170/OL-24-01, Armed Forces Radiobiological Research Institute ML24095A2472024-05-23023 May 2024 Examination Report Letter No. 50-170/OL-24-01, Armed Forces Radiobiological Research Institute ML24087A2372024-04-0303 April 2024 Examination Confirmation Letter No 50-170-OL 24-01 Armed Forced Radiobiology Research Institute ML24088A2602024-03-28028 March 2024 Submittal of 2023 Annual Operating Report for the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute IR 05000170/20232012023-09-26026 September 2023 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report No. 05000170/2023201 ML23163A2262023-08-10010 August 2023 Examination Result Letter No. 50-170/OL-23-01, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute ML23214A1552023-07-13013 July 2023 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences - Change of Director at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (Usuhs), Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (Afrri) in Bethesda, Maryland ML23163A2252023-06-13013 June 2023 Examination Report Letter No. 50-170/OL-23-01, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute ML23040A4612023-05-0404 May 2023 Examination Confirmation Letter No. 50-170-OL-23-01, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute ML23080A0162023-03-10010 March 2023 2022 Annual Operating Report for the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (Afrri) ML22263A2382022-09-12012 September 2022 Uniformed Services Univ. of the Health Sciences - Letter of Reply to the Event Report No. 54349 IR 05000170/20222012022-08-24024 August 2022 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report No. 05000170/2022201 ML22131A3712022-06-27027 June 2022 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Issuance of Amendment No. 26 to Renewed Facility Operating License No. R-84 ML22118A8682022-04-28028 April 2022 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (Afrri) - Supplement to the License Amendment Request for the Digital Instrumentation and Control Upgrade ML22096A2802022-04-0404 April 2022 Uniformed Services Univ. of the Health Sciences, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (Afrri), Submittal of Supplement to License Amendment Request for the Digital Instrumentation and Control Upgrade ML22090A1762022-03-31031 March 2022 Submittal of 2021 Annual Operating Report Required by the Technical Specifications for the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (Afrri) Facility Operating License No. R-84, Docket 50-170 ML22067A2462022-03-29029 March 2022 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (Afrri) Digital Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Audit Report ML21362A7662022-01-14014 January 2022 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute Routine Inspection Report No. 05000170_2021203 ML22007A2642022-01-0707 January 2022 Us Dept. of Defense, Uniformed Services Univ. of the Health Sciences - the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (Afrri) Is Submitting a Supplement to the License Amendment Request for the Digital Instrumentation and Control Upgrade ML21327A3812021-12-30030 December 2021 Examination Confirmation Letter No. 50-170/OL-22-01, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute ML21316A0332021-11-0808 November 2021 Afrri - LAR - Digital IC - Functional Requirement Specification ML21302A0972021-10-28028 October 2021 Afrri LAR for the Digital Instrumentation and Control Upgrade Revision 1 ML21270A0672021-10-22022 October 2021 Letter - Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Exemption from 10 CFR 55.31(a)(5) and 55.45(b) ML21302A1072021-10-15015 October 2021 Enclosure 4 - Affidavit for Proprietary Information ML21285A0252021-10-0707 October 2021 Afrri - RO Licensing Exemption Request Supplemental Information ML21260A1842021-09-17017 September 2021 Us Dept of Defense, Uniformed Services Univ. of the Health - Afrri Exemption Request for Licensing of Reactor Operators ML21253A0012021-09-13013 September 2021 Us Department of Defense Armed Forces Radiology Research Institute - Regulatory Audit Plan for Digital Instrumentation and Control System Upgrade IR 05000170/20212022021-08-24024 August 2021 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Inspection Report No. 05000170/2021202 IR 05000170/20212012021-08-24024 August 2021 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Security Inspection Report No. 05000170/2021201 (Public) ML21138A9092021-05-14014 May 2021 Uniformed Services Univ. of the Health Sciences, Interim Reactor Facility Director Change Update ML21316A0372021-04-27027 April 2021 Enclosure 4 - Affidavit for Proprietary Information ML21089A1212021-03-29029 March 2021 Uniformed Services Univ. of the Health Sciences - 2020 Annual Operating Report ML21053A2672021-02-25025 February 2021 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute Acceptance of the Application for a Llicense Amendment Digital Instrumentation and Control Upgrade ML21042B8412021-02-11011 February 2021 Transmittal of Proposed Changes to the Technical Specifications in Support of the License Amendment Request for the Digital Instrumentation and Control Upgrade for the Afrri Triga Reactor ML21041A1652021-02-10010 February 2021 EA-2020-056, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Relaxation Letter ML21036A2972021-02-0505 February 2021 Response to NRC 01/08/2021 Letter Re License Amendment Request for Facility Operating License No. R-84 for the Afrri Triga Reactor Docket No. 50-170 ML24219A1102021-01-28028 January 2021 Afrri Letter to Mr. Wilson NRC Feb 2021 IR 05000170/20202012021-01-14014 January 2021 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine and Follow-up Inspection Report No. 05000170/2020201 ML20303A2062020-11-19019 November 2020 Cover Letter to Confirmatory Order and NRC Investigation Report 1-2019-003 to Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (EA-20-056) ML20318A3392020-11-10010 November 2020 Afrri LAR for Digital I&C Upgrade ML20322A0372020-11-0909 November 2020 Signed Consent and Hearing Waiver from Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (EA-20-056) ML20108F5342020-03-30030 March 2020 2019 Annual Operating Report Required by the Technical Specifications for the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute Reactor (License R-84, Docket 50-170) ML20023C3412020-03-0303 March 2020 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Violation IR 05000170/20192032019-12-30030 December 2019 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Reactive Inspection Report 05000170/2019203 ML19357A0622019-12-13013 December 2019 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (Afrri) - Change in Afrri Licensee (Level I Management), Docket No. 50-170, License R-84 ML19281C3322019-09-0505 September 2019 Appointment of Walter (Dale) Tomlinson as the Reactor Facility Director for the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (Afrri) Training; Docket 50-170, License R-84 ML19058A3272019-08-14014 August 2019 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Issuance of Amendment No. 25 Regarding Changing the Required Qualifications of Reactor Facility Director Per Technical Specification 6.1.3.1.B. and 6.2.5 Audit Frequencies IR 05000170/20192022019-07-17017 July 2019 Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Reactive Safety Conscious Work Environment Issue of Concern Follow-Up Interim Inspection Report No. 05000170/2019-202-0004 ML19170A1052019-06-0606 June 2019 Us Dept. of Defense, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute - Reply to Notice of Violation Dated May 10, 2019 2024-07-02
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February 11, 2016
Colonel L. Andrew Huff, Director Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute National Naval Medical Center 8901 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20889-5603
SUBJECT: ARMED FORCES RADIOBIOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE - NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ROUTINE ANNOUNCED INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-170/2016-202
Dear Colonel Huff:
From January 12-14, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) conducted an inspection at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute. The inspection included a review of activities authorized for your facility. The enclosed report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on January 14, 2016, with you and members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspector reviewed selected procedures and records, observed various activities, and interviewed personnel. Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified. No response to this letter is required.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, "Public inspections, exemptions, requests for withholding," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC's document system (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). If you have any questions concerning this inspection, please contact Johnny H. Eads at (301) 415-0136 or by electronic mail at Johnny.Eads@nrc.gov
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Sincerely,/RA/ Anthony J. Mendiola, Chief Research and Test Reactors Oversight Branch
Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-170 License No. R-84
Enclosure:
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ML16040A353; *concurred via email NRC-002 OFFICE NRR/DPR/PROB/RI* NRR/DPR/PROB/LA* NRR/DPR/PROB/BC NAME JEads NParker AMendiola DATE 02/10/2016 02/11/2016 02/11/2016 Enclosure U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION
Docket No: 50-170
License No: R-84
Report No: 50-170/2016-202
Licensee: Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
Facility: AFRRI Research Reactor Facility
Location: Bethesda, MD
Dates: January 12-14, 2016
Inspectors: Johnny Eads
Approved by: Anthony J. Mendiola, Chief Research and Test Reactors Oversight Branch
Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute AFRRI Research Reactor Facility Inspection Report No. 50-170/2016-202
The primary focus of this routine, announced inspection was the onsite review of selected aspects of the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI or the licensee's) Class II research reactor facility safety programs including: (1) procedures; (2) experiments; (3) health physics; (4) design changes; (5) committees, audits and reviews; and (6) transportation. The licensee's programs were acceptably directed toward the protection of public health and safety and in compliance with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements.
Procedures
- The inspector found that appropriate procedures were in effect, being followed, and being updated as necessary.
Experiments
- Conduct and control of experiments met the requirements of regulations, the AFRRI Technical Specifications (TS), and the applicable facility procedures.
Health Physics
- The radiation protection program was effective in minimizing radiation doses to individuals. Effluent monitoring satisfied license and regulatory requirements and releases were within the specified regulatory limits.
Design Changes
- The design change program was being implemented as required by the TS and facility procedures.
Committees, Audits and Reviews
- The Reactor and Radiation Facilities Safety Subcommittee provided the oversight required by the TS.
Transportation
- The program for transportation of radioactive materials satisfied NRC requirements.
REPORT DETAILS Summary of Facility Status The Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute's (AFRRI's or the licensee's) one megawatt Training Research Isotope Production General Atomics Mark II research reactor, located on the campus of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, is operated in support of the Institute's mission of research, experiments, education, reactor operator training, and periodic equipment surveillance testing. During the inspection, the reactor was shut down and secured for maintenance and testing.
1. Procedures a. Inspection Scope (Inspection Procedure (IP) 69001)
The inspector reviewed the following to ensure that the requirements of Technical Specifications (TS) Section 6.3, "Procedures," were being met concerning written procedures:
- AFRRI Operational Procedure 0, "Writing and Modifying Procedures," revised February 11, 1999
- AFRRI Operational Procedure 8, "Reactor Operations," Tab B, "Daily Operational Startup Checklist," revised April 10, 2012 b. Observations and Findings The inspector reviewed the licensee's written procedures and revisions to procedures. The Procedures Manual was organized to address the specific categories of procedures identified in TS Section 6.3, "Procedures."
The inspector determined that written procedures were available for the activities delineated in TS Section 6.3, and were approved by the Reactor and Radiation Facility Safety Subcommittee (RRFSS) before they were implemented. A cover sheet on each procedure documented review by the Reactor Facility Director, the Reactor and Radiation Facility Safety Committee (RRFSC) or RRFSS, and each licensed reactor operator on the staff at the time the procedure modification was implemented.
Through observation of various activities at the facility, including reactor operation, the inspector determined that licensee personnel conducted activities in accordance with applicable procedures.
c. Conclusion The inspector found that appropriate procedures were in effect, being followed, and being updated as necessary. 2. Experiments a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
To verify compliance with the licensee's procedures; TS Sections 3.6,
"Limitations on Experiments;" TS Section 6.4, "Review and Approval of Experiments;" and Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Section 50.59, "Changes, test and experiments," the inspector reviewed selected aspects of:
- Reactor Logbook from January 2014, to present
- Reactor Utilization Requests, various 2014
- Operational Procedure 8, Tab A, "Logbook Entry Checklist," dated February 26, 2001 b. Observations and Findings The reactor utilization requests reviewed had been completed and contained the appropriate information, hazards analyses as applicable, and had been reviewed and approved as required by TS and procedure.
Through review of the experiment procedure and the reactor logbook, the inspector verified that the experiments were conducted as outlined in the experiment authorizations and as required by the TS.
c. Conclusion Conduct and control of experiments met the requirements of regulations, the AFRRI TS, and the applicable facility procedures.
3. Health Physics a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
The inspector reviewed the following to verify compliance with 10 CFR Part 20, "Standards for Protection against Radiation," requirements:
- AFRRI Facility and Environmental Thermoluminescent Dosimeter Report for the third quarter 2015
- Liquid Effluent Release Reports for 2015
- Gaseous Radioeffluents Reports for 2015
- Radiation Exposure Report (Extremity), various for 2015
- Radiation Exposure Report (Whole Body), various for 2015
- Reactor Controlled Area Radiation Level/Contamination Survey, various for 2015 b. Observations and Findings The inspector reviewed the facility and environmental dosimetry program and determined that radiation doses were being monitored and reviewed as appropriate to evaluate the impact to the public.
Dosimetry results were reviewed by the inspector; AFRRI's associated occupational radiation exposures were in conformance with 10 CFR Part 20 and administrative limits. During the review of the records for 2015, the inspector identified that doses were low (in most cases zero) due, in part, to the limited time the reactor was operated.
The inspector reviewed radiation and contamination surveys for the reactor. All surveys reviewed indicated that radiation levels and contamination swipe results were less than the threshold action levels at the facility.
The calibration records of selected devices were reviewed. Calibration tags on devices found throughout the facility were verified to be current and in accordance with the calibration records that were reviewed.
No unmarked radioactive material was found in the facility. A copy of the current NRC Form 3 notice to radiation workers required by 10 CFR Part 19 was posted at the entrance to the control room and reactor bay and other conspicuously placed areas near laboratory work stations.
c. Conclusion The radiation protection program was effective in minimizing radiation doses to individuals. Effluent monitoring satisfied licensee and regulatory requirements and releases were within the specified regulatory limits.
4. Design Changes a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
To verify compliance with the licensee's procedures, TS Section 6.2.4, "Review Function," and 10 CFR 50.59, the inspector reviewed selected aspects of:
- Annual Report for AFRRI, covering the period January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014
- Reactor Logbook from January 2014, to present b. Observations and Findings Through review of applicable records and interviews with licensee personnel, the inspector determined that no changes requiring prior NRC approval had been
initiated and/or completed at the facility since the last NRC operations inspection.
The licensee completed the 10 CFR 50.59 screenings and evaluation as required.
c. Conclusion The design change program was being implemented as required per the TS and facility procedures.
5. Committees, Audits, and Reviews a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
The inspector reviewed the following to verify compliance with the requirements
of TS Section 6.2, "Review and Audit":
- Minutes of the RRFSC meeting dated June 11, 2015, for the meeting held on January 15, 2015
- Minutes of the RRFSC meeting dated January 4, 2016, for the meeting held on December 22, 2015 b. Observations and Findings The inspector verified that the RRFSC composition, meeting quorums, and meeting frequency were all in accordance with TS Section 6.2. Records of meeting proceedings were well organized and included complete sets of materials distributed at meetings. The inspector verified that review functions prescribed in TS Section 6.2.4, "Review Function," were all reviewed by the committee. The inspector also verified that the audit function required by TS Section 6.2.5, "Audit Function," was conducted and that the audit reports were
reviewed by the RRFSC.
c. Conclusion The RRFSC provided the oversight required by the TS. 6. Transportation a. Inspection Scope (IP 86740)
The inspector interviewed licensee personnel and reviewed the following records to verify whether the licensee has established and is maintaining an effective management-controlled program, to ensure radiological and nuclear safety for shipping of licensed radioactive material:
- Annual Report for AFRRI, covering the period January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014
- Reactor Logbook from January 2014, to present b. Observations and Find Through review of applicable records and interviews with licensee personnel, the inspector determined that the licensee had not completed any radioactive material shipments since the last inspection.
c. Conclusion The program for transportation of radioactive materials satisfied NRC requirements.
7. Exit Interview The inspection scope and results were summarized during an exit meeting on January 14, 2016, with members of licensee management. The inspector described the areas inspected and discussed significant inspection observations. The licensee did not identify as proprietary any of the material provided to or reviewed by the inspector during the inspection.
PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee
CDR M. Perry Radiation Protection Officer SFC D. Planter Security Operations Manager S. Miller Reactor Facility Director H. Spence Contractor
INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 69001 Class II Research and Test Reactors IP 86740 Transportation
ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened None
Closed None
Discussed None PARTIAL LIST OF ACRONYMS USED 10 CFR Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations AFRRI Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute IP Inspection Procedure NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission RRFSC Reactor and Radiation Facility Safety Committee RRFSS Reactor and Radiation Facility Safety Subcommittee TS Technical Specifications