IR 015000004/2018005

Thermo Gamma-Metrics, LLC - NRC Form 591M Parts 1 & 3, Inspection Report 15000004/2018005 (DNMS)

ML18338A051
Person / Time
Site:	15000004, 015000004
Issue date:	11/07/2018
From:	Ryan Craffey NRC/RGN-III
To:	Proctor R Thermo Gamma-Metrics
References
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Download: ML18338A051 (3)

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NRC FORM 591M PART 1 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (07-2012)

10CFR2.201 SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT AND COMPLIANCE INSPECTION 1. LICENSEE/LOCATION INSPECTED: 2. NRG/REGIONAL OFFICE Thermo Gamma-Metrics, LLC Region III 10010 Mesa Rim Road U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission San Diego, CA 92121 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 210 Location inspected: Job site in Charlevoix, MI Lisle, IL 60532-4352 REPORT NUMBER(S) 2018005 3. DOCKET NUMBER(S) 4. LICENSE NUMBER(S) 5. DATE(S) OF INSPECTION 150-00004 CA-3775-37 November 7, 2018 LICENSEE:

The inspection was an examination of the activities conducted under your license as they relate to radiation safety and to compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rules and regulations and the conditions of your license. The inspection consisted of selective examinations of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the inspector. The inspection findings are as follows:

[Z] Based on the inspec1ion findings, no violations were identifie D Previous violation(s) close D The violations(s), specifically described to you by the inspector as non-cited violations, are not being cited because they were self-identified, non-repetitive, and corrective action was or is being taken, and the remaining criteria in the NRC Enforcement Policy, to exercise discretion, were satisfie Non-cited violation(s) were discussed involving the following requirement(s):

D During this inspection, certain of your activities, as described below and/or attached, were in violation of NRC requirements and are being cited in accordance with NRC Enforcement Policy. This form is a NOTICE OF VIOLATION, which may be subject to posting in accordance with 10 CFR 19.1 (Violations and Corrective Actions)

Statement of Corrective Actions I hereby state that, within 30 days, the actions described by me to the Inspector will be taken to correct the violations identified. This statement of corrective actions is made in accordance with the requirements of 1O CFR 2.201 (corrective steps already taken, corrective steps which will be taken, date when full compliance will be achieved). I understand that no further written response to NRC will be required, unless specifically requeste TITLE PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE DATE LICENSEE'S REPRESENTATIVE NRC INSPECTOR Ryan Craffey 11/16/2018 BRANCH CHIEF Aaron Mccraw 11/30/2018 NRC FORM 591M PART 1 (07-2012)

NRC FORM 591M PART 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (07-2012)

10 CFR 2.201 Docket File Information SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT AND COMPLIANCE INSPECTION 1. LICENSEE/LOCATION INSPECTED: 2. NRG/REGIONAL OFFICE Thermo Gamma-Metrics, LLC Region III 10010 Mesa Rim Road U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission San Diego, CA 92121 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 210 Location inspected: Job site in Charlevoix, MI Lisle, IL 60532-4352 REPORT NUMBER(S) 2018005 3. DOCKET NUMBER(S} 4. LICENSE NUMBER(S) 5. DATE(S) OF INSPECTION 150-00004 CA-3775-37 November 7, 2018 6. INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED 7. INSPECTION FOCUS AREAS 87126 FE 3-7 SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION INFORMATION 1. PROGRAM CODE(S} 2. PRIORITY 3. LICENSEE CONTACT 4. TELEPHONE NUMBER 03225 5 Ray Proctor - Alternate RSO (858) 812-2613 D Main Office Inspection Next Inspection Date: TBD D Field Office Inspection

[l] Temporary Job Site Inspection 16000 Bells Bay Road, Charlevoix, MI PROGRAM SCOPE This was an announced field inspection of a fixed gauge manufacturer authorized by the State of California to use radioactive material for numerous applications, including but not limited to manufacturing, distribution, installation, service, and disposal of gauging devices. The licensee used this license to perform installation, removal, and service of such devices in NRC jurisdiction under the terms of a reciprocity request approved in January 2018. The scope of this inspection was limited to observations oflicensed activities (sealed source handling, leak test collection and analysis) at the St Marys Cement facility in Charlevoix, Michigan, where two Thermo Fischer cross-belt elemental analyzers containing Cf-252 were in use under NRC Materials License No. 21-32044-01 (Docket No. 030-34588).

PERFORMANCE OBSERVATIONS: The inspector accompanied the licensee's field service engineer at the job site in Charlevoix and observed the handling of sealed sources incident to the collection of leak tests for both elemental analyzers. The inspector conducted independent and confirmatory surveys in the vicinity of these sources, and noted the use of adequate personal protective equipment, ALARA practices, and personnel monitoring (including extremities)

throughout. The inspector observed as the technician used a calibrated SE International Inspector instrument to analyze the leak test samples, and discussed with him the implementation of licensee procedures for responding to a test indicative of leakage. The inspector and technician also discussed the implementation of procedures for analyzer source exchanges, with a focus on receipt and security of packages containing radioactive material and ALARA practices implemented during exchange The inspector reviewed a selection of records available on site, including annual survey instrument calibrations and a record of leak test analysis for the client. The inspector also noted that the reciprocity change report filed by the licensee on October 22, 2018, accurately reflected the work performed. The inspector contacted the licensee's alternate RSO following the onsite inspection to request and review documentation demonstrating the adequacy of instrument used to perform leak test analysis, as well as documentation recent personnel monitoring results for the technicia No violations ofNRC requirements were identified as a result of this inspection. The inspector conducted an exit meeting with the alternate RSO on November 15, 2018.

NRG FORM 591M PART 3 (07-2012)

Craffey, Ryan From: Craffey, Ryan Sent: Monday, December 03, 2018 12:53 PM To: 'Proctor, Ray'

Cc: Barnes, Rob; Portz, Matthew Subject: NRC Inspection Report Attachments: NRC Inspection Report - Thermo Gamma-Metrics (Charlevoix 2018).pdf Good afternoon Mr. Proctor, Attached is a copy of the report for my inspection of Thermo Gamma-Metrics at a job site in Charlevoix, Ml last 111onth. Since no violations were identified, no additional action on your part is required, but if you have any questions or concerns about this inspection, please feel free to reach out any time.

Thank you!

Ryan Craffey Health Physicist US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Materials Inspection Branch, Region Ill (630) 829-9655 1