ML102300158
| ML102300158 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Mcguire, Palo Verde, Yankee Rowe, McGuire |
| Issue date: | 08/12/2010 |
| From: | Rich S NRC/NMSS/SFST/LID/LB |
| To: | Patko T NAC International |
| References | |
| Download: ML102300158 (2) | |
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NRCFORM699 (9-2003)U.S.NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION DATEPage1 08/09/2010 CONVERSATION RECORDNAMEOF PERSON(S)CONTACTEDORIN CONTACTWITHYOU Tony Patko (Director.
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ORGANIZATION NAC International (NAC)SUBJECT Nameplates on loaded UMS and MPC systems I TELEPHONE NO.678-328-1274 TIME 2:00pm
SUMMARY
(ContinueonPage2)Participants:NRC-Pamela Longmire, Ph.D.;Raynard Wharton;Norma Garcia-Santos; and Sarah RichNAC-Tom Danner and Tony PatkoAsan introduction, NAC presented the backgroundofhowNAC identified that loaded NAC-UMS and NAC-MPC systems at varioussiteshave the weight of the empty vertical concrete cask (VCC)on their nameplates instead of the empty weight of the system (VCC weight plus empty canister weight).This presents a compliance issue with 10 CFR 72.236(k).
Theissuehas been entered into NAC's quality assurance program.NAC took corrective action to ensure thatallnew cask systems are labeled in compliance with 10 CFR 72.236(k).NAChas considered several options to resolve the issue:-Request an exemption to cover all the casks that are not in compliance.
-Submit exemption requests on behalf of each licensee thatisin possession of the affected casks.This includes Maine Yankee, Connecticut Yankee, Yankee Rowe, Maguire, Catawba and Palo Verde.-Request that the NRC accept the current configuration, (l.e., VCC labeled with its empty weight and the canister seperately labeled with its empty weight).The NRC stated that theOfficeof General Counsel is notlikelyto grant an exemption covering several licensees, and therefore each exemption would havetobe justified individually.
NRC staff askedifNAC had considered replacing or modifying all the nameplates.
NAC responded that this would require alotof resources and may involve unnecessary dose.The NRC asked how the nameplates are mounted on the VCCs.NAC responded that they are mounted approximatelysixfeet off the ground by four anchor bolts.A mechanical means, as opposedtoan adhesive, would be used to attach an additional platetothe existing nameplates if that corrective action was chosen.TheNRC stated thatifa resolution path is identified(e.g.,ifall the nameplates are replaced), and the proposed corrective action is completed, the issue would remain outside the enforcement arenaduetoits minor safety significance.
Continue onPage2ACTIONREQUIREDNAC-Estimate the dose received by updating nameplates with the correct weight at eachofthesitesNAC-Estimate thecostfor updating nameplates with the correct weightNAC-Notify PM of potential dates nextweekfor another meetingNRC-Discuss with OGC the likelihood of obtaining an exemptionforthe nameplatesNAMEOFPERSON DOCUMENTING CONVERSATION Sarah Rich ACTION TAKEN DATE 08/12/2010TITLEOFPERSONTAKINGACTION Pamela Lonzmire, Ph.D.NRCFORM699(9-2003)
I SIGNATUREOFPERSON TAKING ACTION DATEPRINTEDON RECYCLED PAPER CONVERSATION RECORD (Continued)
SUMMARY
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NAC and NRC agreed to take the actions listed below.Call ended at 2:30 PM.Continue onPage3Page2