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| Site: | 03020447 |
| Issue date: | 11/02/1998 |
| From: | Jackie Cook NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| References | |
| 466888, 50-23276-01, 50-23276-1, NUDOCS 9812210044 | |
| Download: ML20198B630 (29) | |
See also: IR 05000232/1976001
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mendmen No. 05
MATERIALS LICENSE
( Pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-438), and Title 10, Code I
of Faderal Regulations, Chapter I, Parts 30,31,32,33,34,35,36,39,40, and 70, and in reliance on statements and representations h:ratofore made by the licensee, e license is hereby issued authorizing the licensee to receive, acquire, possess, and transfer byproduct, source, and special nuclear material designated below; to use such material for the purpose (s) and at the place (s) designated below; to deliver or transfer such material to persons authorized to receive it in accordance with the regulations of the applicable Part(s). This license shril be deemed to contain the conditions specified in Section 183 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and is subject to all
, applicable rules, regulations, and orders of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission now or hereafter in effect and to any conditions specified l b: low.
Licensee In accordance with letter dated
August 12,1996
1. Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company 3. Ucense number 50-23276-01 is amended in
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2. 3000 Vintage Blvd. Suite 200 '
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P.O. Box 32199
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7. Chemical and/or physical form 8. Niaxirnum amount that licensee may
6. Byproduct. source, and/or specialpJ
nuclear material possess at any one time under this
A. Cesium-137
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incorporated in a
compatible gauging device
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C. Cesium-137 '
C. Sealed sources registered C. See Condition 9.C.
either with NRC under
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compatible gauging device
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NRc (oRM 374A U.s. NUCLEAR REGULATORY CoMMisSloN PAGE 2 of 5 PAGEs
Uconse Number
50-23276-01
MATERIALS LICENSE D cket r Reference Number
! SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET 030-20447
Amendment No. 05
9. Authorized use
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A.andB. To be used, for measurement purposes, in compatible portable Troxler Electronic
Laboratories, Inc. or Boart Longyear Company (formerly Campbell Pacific Nuclear
Company) gauging devices that have been registered either with NRC under
10 CFR 32.210 or with an Agreement State and have been distributed in accordance
with an NRC or Agreement State specific license authorizing distribution to persons
specifically authorizad.bp an~NRC'or'Agieerne.nt State license to receive, possess, and
use the devices..f '/ ,
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C. To be use.d,jor evaluated and approved licensing purp,oses, in Ohmart Corporation
fixed gauging devices that have been registered either with NRC under 10 CFR 32.210
or with sn Agreement State and have been distributed'in'accordance with an NRC or l
Agreement State sp,ecific license authorizing,disfr tiution to persons specifically j
authorizing disiribbtion to persons specifically authorized L
by>an NRC or Agreement Sta
license to receive,. posse'ss, and use the devices.
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10. Licensed material may C stored Atitfie liddrisee's ware' house l'o citSd at the Hawk Inlet facility on
Admiralty Island. Licenssd matdrials may bb used at the'Greeh's Creek Mir'1e/ Mill site on Admiralty Island,
18 air miles southwest of Juneau,' Alaska?Lidensed'niaie~ri31'de' scribed in'ltems A. and B. may also be
used at temporary job sites of the li6 ens 5e an wh"e'rd'in the United Stat 3s where the U.S. Nuclear
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Regulatory Commission maindin,s jurisdiction flir'{egulating the use 6f licensed material. .
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11. A. Licensed material shall only be used by,'or under the supervision and in the physical presence of
individuals who have successfully completed the manufacturer's training program for gauge users,
other training program submitted by Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company, or training program
submitted and used by the State of Alaska Department of Transpormtion, License No. 50-14102-01,
approved by NRC; have received copies of, and training in, the licensee's operating and emergency
procedures, and have been designated by the Radiation Safety Officer.
B. The Radiation Safety Officer for this license is Brian A. LaPlaunt.
C. Before assuming the duties and responsibilities as RSO for this license and before obtaining licensed
material, Brian A. LaPlaunt shall have successfully completed one of the training courses described
in Criteria in Section 8.8 of NUREG-1556, Volume 1, dated May 1997.
( 12. A. Sealed sources and detector cells shall be tested for leakage and/or contamination at intervals not to ! exceed 6 months or at such other intervals as specified by the certificate of registration referred to in
10 CFR 32.210 or by an Agreement State.
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B. Notwithstanding Paragraph A of this Condition, sealed sources designed to emit alpha particles shall
be tested for leakage and/or contamination at intervals not to axceed 3 months.
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NRC FORM 374A u.s. NUCLEAR REGULATORY Commission PAGE 3 of 5 PAGEs
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50-23276-01
MATERIALS LICENSE Docket r Reference Number
SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET 030-20447
Amendment No. 05
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C. In the absence of a certificate from a transferor indicating that a leak test has been made within
6 months prior to the transfer, a sealed source or detector cell received from another person shall not
be put into use until tested.
D. Sealed sources need not be leak tested if:
(i) they contain only hydrogen-3; or
(ii) they contain only a radioactive gas or R r2 g
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(iii) the half-life of the isotop5 is 30 days or less; or "
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(iv) they contain not more than 100 microcuries of beta and/or gamma emitting material or not more
than 10 microcOpes of alpha emitting material; or P
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when they ara. removed'from[ storage for use or transferred to another pers
been tested % thin the re$uiredlleik test in,terval[thi/;shall be tes@d before use or transfer. No
sealed sour'ctror
tested for lesRage detector; cell shall bastored
and/or,oonta'minsiidh"Q
D f,M y ?orja period of ml
E. The leak test shall9e D'rY INb b /thd4 presenc[e
capabidWdetNti$g N o,f 005 microcurie o
on the test sample.\llthe tesEdve'alsu thh presencfof 0.006icrocurG or more of removable
contamination, a report'shallnfilsdnthe U;S1 nee 5ERegula. tory Commission in accordance
with 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2 hand tfieD0rcesh5il'bs remoyhd immediately from service and
decontaminated, repaired ogdisposed of Wa' cedrdance%ith gojmr'nission regulations. The report
shall be filed within 5 days [of the date the leak test result is known with th
Commission, Region IV,611 Ryah Plaza Drive, Suite 400, Arlington, Texas 76011, ATTN: Director,
Division of Nuclear Materials Safety. Thiriip6'rt'shall s' pecify the source involved, the test results,
and corrective action taken.
F. The licensee is authorized to collect leak test samples for analysis by TN Technologies, Technical
Services Group; The Ohmart Corporation; or Boart Longyear Corporation. Alternatively, tests for
leakage and/or contamination may be performed by persons specifically licensed by the Commission
or an Agreement State to perform such services.
13. Sealed sources or detector cells containing licensed material shall not be opened or sources removed
from source holders by the licensee.
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14. The licensee shall conduct a physicalinventory every 6 months to account for all sources and/or devices
[ received and possessed under the license. l '
15. Each portable gauge shall have a lock or outer locked container designed to prevent urauthorized or
accidental removal of ihe sealed source from its shielded position. The gauge or its container must be
locked when in transport, storage, or when not under the direct surveillance of an authorized user.
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NRC FORM 374A u.s. NUCLEAR REGULATORY Commission PAGE 4 of 5 PAGEs
Licenss Number
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50-23276-01
MATERIALS LICENSE Docket or Reference Number
SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET 030-20447
Amendment No. 05
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16. Except for maintaining labeling as required by 10 CFR Part 20 or 71, the licensee shall obtain
authorization from NRC before making any changes in the sealed source, device, or source-device
combination that would alter the description or specifications as indicated in the respective Certificates of
Registration issued either by the Commission pursuant to 10 CFR 32.210 or by an Agreement State.
17. Any cleaning, maintenance, or repair of the portable gauges that requires removal of the source rod shall
be performed only by the manufacturer or by.other persons specifically licensed by the Commission or an
Agreement State to perform such sen/ ices'x M f C ;^, / .
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18. The licensee is authorized to transport licensed material only in accordance with the provisions of
10 CFR Part 71, " Packaging ajnd Transportation of Radioactive Material,"
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19. In addition to the possession limits in Item 8, the licensee shall further rdstrict the possession of licensed
material to quantities below the minimum limit specified in 10 CFR'30.35(d) for establishing
decommissioning finarjci5l assuihnceh 4 '" ,
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20. Installation, initial , relocation, or rergoval from slervice of Ohmar
radiation \ survey & f.
sealed sources shall be~ performed by Briah A. llaPlaunt, Bryan:D. Hall, or by persons specificaily licensed
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by the Commission or'an Agree pent Stat'e toyerf6ris sUch seJvicese Maintenance and repair of devices
and installation, replacernent, and disposal of~ sealed' sources shall be performed only by persons
specifically licensed by the Commission'6riar) Agreement" State'to'perfornTsuch services.
21. Each Ohmart gauge shall be
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proper operation
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of,the on-off ~ mechanism and indicator, if any,
at no longer than 6-month' int'ervals or at such longer: intervals as specified by the manufacturer and
approved by U.S. Nuclear Reghl
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22. Prior to initial use and after installation',' relocation, dismantling, alignment, or any other activity involving
the source or removal of the shielding, the licensee shall assure that a radiological survey is performed to
determine radiation levels in accessible areas around, above, and below the Ohmart gauge with the
shutter open.
This survey shall be performed only by persons authorized to perform such services by the Commission
or an Agreement State.
23. The licensee shall operate each fixed gauge within the manufacturer's specified temperature and/or
environmentallimits such that the shielding and shutter mechanism of the source holder are not
compromised.
24. The licensee shall assure that the fixed gauge shutter mechanism is locked in the closed position during
periods when a portion of an individual's body may be subject to the direct radiation beam. The licensee
shall review and modify as appropriate its " lock-out" procedures whenever a new gauge is obtained to
- incorporate the device manufacturer's recommendations.
NRC FORM 374A ~ U.s. NUCLEAR RE8uLAToRY Commission PAGE 5 of 5 PAGES
Ucenso Number
50-23276-01
MATERIALS LICENSE D cket r Reference Number
SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET 030-20447
Amendment No. 05
25. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this license, the licensee shall conduct its program in
accordance with the statements, representations, and procedures contained in the documents, including
any enclosures, listed below. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's regulations shall govern unless the
statements, representations, and procedures in the licensee's application and correspondence are more
restrictive than the regulations.
A. Letter dated November 3,1992
B. Letter dated January 22,1993
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Letter dated March 17,1993-
Letter dated March 22,1993J(
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F. Letter dated Septembeg0h 993
G. Letter dated September 5,1996
H. Two letters dated Novymber 14,1996 hA
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Date NOV 2 1998 By f('/)ugf[4p jh7
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Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company
ATTN: Brian A. LaPlaunt
Radiation Safety Officer
3000 Vintage Blvd., Suite 200
P.O. Box 32199
Juneau,AK 99803-2199
SUBJECT: LICENSE AMENDMENT
Please find enclosed License No. 50-23276-01. You should review this license carefully and be
sure that you understand all conditions. If you have any questions, you may contact the l
reviewer who signed your license at 817-860-8132. 1
The NRC does not recognize " Alternate Radiation Safety Officer." Note that a Radiation Safety l
Officer (RSO) is responsible for the overall management of the radiation safety program;
identifying radiation safety problems, initiating, recommending or providing corrective actions;
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verifying implementation of corrective actions; ensuring compliance with the Cornmission's rules l
and regulations and conditions of the license. Ari RSO should actively participate in the day-to- l
day management of the radiation safety program. Although the performance of certain I
radiation safety tasks may be delegated by the RSO to other individuals, the responsibility for l
the overall effectiveness of the radiation safety program and for compliance with NRC rules and
regulations and conditions of the license reside with the RSO.
NRC expects licensees to conduct their programs with meticulous attention to detail and a high
standard of compliance. Because of the serious consequences to employees and the public !
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which can result from failure to comply with NRC requirements, you must conduct your program
involving radioactive materials in accordance with the conditions of your NRC license, ,
representations made in your license application, and NRC regulations. In particular, note that {
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1. Operate in accordance with NRC regulations 10 CFR Part 19, " Notices, Instructions and l
Reports to Workers: Inspection and investigations," 10 CFR Part 20, " Standards for ,
Protection Against Radiation," and other applicable regulations. l
2. Possess radioactive material only in the quantity and form indicated in your license. ;
3. Use radioactive material only for the purpose (s) indicated in your license. l
4. Notify NRC in writing of any change in mailing address (no fee required if the location of
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radioactive material remains the same).
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5. Request and obtain written NRC consent before transferring your license or any right l
thereunder, either voluntarily or involuntarily, directly or indirectly, through transfer of !
control of your license to any person or entity. A transfer of control of your license
includes not only a total change of ownership, but also a change in the controlling l
interest in your company whether it is a corporation, partnerchip, or other entity. !
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In addition, appropriate license amendments must be requested and obtained for any
other planned changes in your facility or program that are contrary to your license or
contrary to representations made in your license application, as well as supplemental
correspondence thereto, which are incorporated into your license. A license fee may be
charged for the amendments if you are not in a fee-exempt category.
6. Maintain in a single document decommissioning records that have been certified for
completeness and accuracy listing all the following items applicable to tne license:
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Onsito areas designated or formerly designated as restricted areas as defin6d in
10 CFR 20.3(a)(14) or 20.1003.
* Onsite areas, other than restricted areas, where radioactive materials in
quantities greater than amounts listed in Appendix C to 10 CFR 20.1001-20.2401
have been used, possessed, or stored.
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Onsite areas, other than restricted areas, where spills or other unusual
occurrences involving the spread of contamination in and around the facility.
equipment, or site have occurred that required reporting pursuant to 10 CFR
,30.50(b)(1) or (b)(4), including areas where subsequent cleanup procedures
have removed the contamination.
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Specific locations and radionuclide contents of previous and current burial areas
within the site, excluding radioactive material with half-lives of 10 days or less,
depleted uranium used only for shielding or as penetrators in unused munitions,
or sealed sources authorized for use at temporary job sites.
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Location and description o' all contaminated equipment involved in licensed
operations that is to rerm a onsite after license termination.
7. , Submit a complete renewal application with proper fee, or termination request at least
30 days before the expiration date on your license. You will receive a reminder notice
approximately 90 days before the expiration date. Possession of radioactive material
after your license expires is a violation of NRC regulations.
8. Request termination of your license if you plan to permanently discontinue activities
involving radioactive material.
You will be periodically inspected by NRC. Failure to conduct your program in accordance with
NRC regulations, license conditions, and representations made in your license application and
suop!emental correspondence with NRC will result in enforcement action against you. This
could include issuance of a notice of violation; imposition of a civil penalty; or an order
suspending, modifying, or revoking your license as specified in the " General Statement of
Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions" (Enforcement Policy), NUREG 1600, Rev.
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Brian A. LnPlaunt Environmental Technician Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company Minerals FAX Neme: Jacqueline D. Cook
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I have also mailed a copy of the faxed information to your attention. If you have any questions
or comments please contact me at (907) 790-8472. Thank you.
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Docket No. 030-20447 I
Control No. 466888
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This letter is in response to your fax dated September 29,1998 (a 15 day extension to the original !
response deadline was given to KGCMC via telephone on October 13,1998).
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NRC Comment: Pleasepravide an outline ofthe training submitted by Kennecott Greens Creek
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Mining Company and show its eqtdvalency to the training offerea by the device installer. !
KOCMC Response: Attendees will receive train 8ng in the following areas and be required to
pass a written exam:
e Basic Atomic Theory (1.5 to 2 hours)
e Radiation Safety (1.5 to 2 hours)
e Regulations (1.5 to 2 hours)
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Operation and Transportation (1.5 to 2 hours)
This training is comparable in scope to training offered by both the Ohmart Vega Corporation
and Troxler Electronic Laboratories,Inc. (see attached outlines of training courses).
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NRC Comment: In addition, please provide an outline ofthe training submitted and used by the
State ofAlaska Departinent of Transportation (DOT) and show its equivalency to the training
offeredby the device installer.
KGCMC Response: The State of Alaska Department of Transportation cunently has a training
program approved by the NRC per Materials License Number 50-14102-01, Docket 030-07710,
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NRC Comment: Please specify the name ofthe instructor (s) andsubmit the qualifications of the
instructor (s)for the training submitted by Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company and the
training wbmitted and rued by the State ofAlaska DOT.
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KGCMC Response: Instructors for Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company's training
program will be persons whom have either of the following:
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Successful completion of an 8 hour radiation safety course; and
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This criteria is consistent with Appendix D of the NUREG-1556, Vol.1, ' Consolidated Guidance
About Materials Licenses: Program-Specific Guidance about Portable Gaugo Licenses.' dated
May 1997.
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In addition to responding to the NRC comments conceming KGCMC's Materials License
Amendment, KGCMC requests condition 11b be amended to read;
The radiation Safety Officerfor this license is Brian A. Larlaunt.4The alternate
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Radiation Safety Officerfor this license is Bryan D. Hall. Before being namedas the
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Daining and Experience - Radiation Safety OBicer'in NUREG.]556, Vol.1, j
' Consolidated Guidance about Asaterials Licenses: Program Specific Guidance about
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KGCMC also requests condition 21 be amended to read; I
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installation, inhial radiallon survey, relocation, or removalfrom service ofOhmart
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devices containing sealedsources shall be performed by Brian A. LaPlaunt, Bryan D.
11all, or bypersons specifically licensed by the Commission or an Agreement State to
perform such services. Maintenance andrepair ofdevices andinstallation, replacement. i
and disposal ofsealed sources s hall be performed only bypersons specifically licensed I
, the Commission or an Agreement State toperform such services.
I hope this satisfies your written comments regarding the proposed Materials License
Amendment. If you have any additional questions or comments please contact me at (907) 790-
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Methods to Reduce Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . ....................................... . . . . . 10
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Results of Type A Package Testfrig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........,.......
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Emergency Response Sheet ..................................................... 18
Emergency Response Telephone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . 18
Bill of bding Requirements ......................................................... 19
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Locking or Scaling of Packsge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................................19
Inspection of Package Prior to Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... ................ ........ 19
Aechtent Notification Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... . 20
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RA DIATION SA FE TY PRO G RA M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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G L O S SA R Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *.. .... 32
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Section 1- Basic Radiation Theory
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Isotopes
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Double Encapsulation 1-7
Radiation Vs Radioactivity 1-8
Types of Radiation
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Properties of Radiation
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Penetrating Ability of Radiation 1-14
Decays
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X Rays 1-19
Electromagnetic Waves
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Electromagnetic Spectrum 1-20
Becoming Radioactive 1 21
Section 2-Radiation Measurement and Monitoring
Radiation Units 2-2
Quality Factor 25
Activity 26
Monitoring Techniques 2-8
Nuclear Oauging Theory 2-12
Radiatioh Transmission Equation 2-13
Web (Sheet) Measurement 2 16
Specific Gravity 2-18
Operation of a Nuclear Gauge 2 19
Survey Meter 2-20
Personnel Dosimetery 2-21
' Conversion Factors 2-24
Metdc Prefixes 2 25
Section 3- Radiation Safety Calculations
Radiation Field Intensity Calculations 3-2
Inverse Sq' rare Law 34
Shielding Jialf-value Layer 3-7
Calculating Dose Rate at any Distance 3-10
Total Dose 3 12
Planning . 3-13
Method For Calculating Radioactive Decay 3-16
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' Radiation Compared with Occupational Risks 4-7
Natural Background Radiation
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Man made Radiation - 4 10
Dose Effect Relationship 4 11
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Types of Exposures
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Body Cell Damage
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Interaction with Tissue 4-16
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Effect on Embryonic Development 4-18
Dose Limitations 4-19
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Purpose of Regulations 4 22 l
Section 5- Emergency Guidelines
General Guidelines 52
Exposure VS Contamination
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Stuck Shutter l
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Loss of Theft 5-5
Entering a Tank or Vessel , 5-5
Fall of Collision 5-7
Fire .
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Fireproof Source Holders 5-11
Emergency Equlpment List 5 12
Section 6- U.S. NRC Regulations
U.S. NRC Agreement States 6-2
General Licenses 6-4
Specific License 6-7
Tests to be Performed of Nuclear Gauges 6-8
Posting Requirements 69
Record Keeping Requirements 6 11
Personnel Monitoring 6 13
Radiation Protection Program 6-14
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Sources of Federal Regulations 7-17 l
DOT Definitiens 7-18
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Installation of a Sourecholder 8-3
Removal of a Sourceholder 8-7
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Industrial Gauge Inspection Report Form 8 13
Instructions for Leak Testing !
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Shutter Check 8-20
Radiation Lockout Procedures 8-21
Radiation Lockout Permit 8 22
Section 9- Glossary and Index
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Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Co.
P.O. Box 32199
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611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400
Arlington, Texas 76011-8064
Re: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Materials License #50-23276-01
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Dear Ms. Cook: i
Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company (KGCMC) requests an amendment to Material
License # 50-23276-01. Enclosed is a check for $340.00 to cover the applicable amendment
fees.
KGCMC requests condition lla be amended to read;
Licensed material shall only be used by, or under the supervision and in the physical l
presence ofindividuals who have successfully completed a nynufacturers training j
programfor gauge users or other trainingprogram submitted by Kennecott Greens
Creek Mining Company, or trainingprogram submitted and used by the State ofAlaska j
Department of Transportation approved by the NRC. These gauge users must have l
received copies of; o"d training in, the licensee 's operating and emergencyprocedures, l
and have been designated by the Radiation Safety Oficer.
KGCMC requests condition 11b be amended to read; *
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The Radiation Safety Oficerfor this license is Brian A. LaPlaunt. The alternate
Radiation Safety Officerfor this license is Bryan D. Hall.'.
Both Bryan Hall, Mill Electrical Supervisor, and Brian LaPlaunt, Environmental Technician II,
received Ohmart Corporation Radiation Safety Training cer:ificates dated June,1998. The
following subject matter was covered by this 40 hour Ohmart course:
. Basic atomic theory
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Training Certificate dated July,1997 and Bri.ui LaPlaunt has received a Troxler Nuclear Gauge !
Safety Training Program certificate dated April,1997. Copies of these training certificates have i
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Emergency procedures
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4/24/97
TRAINING DATE
Training materials used are part of the Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc. Nuclear Caure Safety Trainine Procram. Topics covered apply to recognition, labeling, preparation for transport, transportation, regulatory compliance, emergency response, personal protection, and accident avoidance only as they apply to radioactive White I and Yellow 11 portable gauging devices.
TROXLER ELECTRONIC LABORATORIES, INC.
3008 CORNWALLIS ROAD
P.O. BOX 12057
RESEARCII TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27709
JOHN THORNTON
INSTRUCTOR
I hereby certify that the above named employee has been properly trained and tested in accordance with the requirements of 49CFR172,subpart II.
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Order Number: AK97-111-1679 (000010-000)
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Control No. 466888
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Phone: 907-790-8472
From: Jacqueline D. Cook
Date: September 29,1998
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Mr. LaPlaunt,
Per your letter dated August 12,1998, the items on the next page are deficiencies which
require your response. Please respond to this fax within 15 days. Our fax number is l
(817) 860-8263, if you have any questions regarding our discussion and this fax, please call l
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installer.
Please specify the name of the instructor (s) and submit the
qualifications of the instructor (s) for the training submitted by
Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company and the training
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