IR 015000016/2019006
| ML19171A395 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 15000016, 015000016 |
| Issue date: | 05/30/2019 |
| From: | Harvey E, O'Dowd D NRC/RGN-III |
| To: | Echterling C Chase Environmental Group |
| References | |
| IR 2019006 | |
| Download: ML19171A395 (2) | |
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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 Chase Environmental Group, Inc Region III 11450 Walterson Court U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Louisville, KY 40299 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 210 Lisle, IL 60532-4352 REPORT NUMBER(S) 2019006 3. DOCKET NUMBER(S) 4. LICENSE NUMBER(S) 5. DATE(S) OF INSPECTION 150-00016 KY-201-605-15 (Agreement State) May 30, 2019 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 (NRG) 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:
[ZJ Based on the inspection 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 NRG 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 NRG requirements and are being cited in accordance with NRG Enforcement Policy. This form is a NOTICE OF VIOLATION, which may be subject to posting in accordance with 10CFR 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 10 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 NRG will be required, unless specifically requeste TITLE PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE DATE LICENSEE'S REPRESENTATIVE NRG INSPECTOR Edward F. Harvey/Dennis P. O'Dowd ~ ~I fl(/IAM,,)t ,{),_/) 612012019 BRANCH CHIEF Aaron T. Mccraw 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 Chase Environmental Group, Inc Region III 11450 Walterson Court U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Louisville, KY 40299 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 210 Lisle, IL 60532-4352 REPORT NUMBER(S) 2019006 3. DOCKET NUMBER(S) 4. LICENSE NUMBER(S) 5. DATE(S) OF INSPECTION 150-00016 KY-201-605-15 (Agreement State) May 30, 2019 6.INSPECTIONPROCEDURESUSED 7. INSPECTION FOCUS AREAS 87126 All SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION INFORMATION 1. PROGRAM CODE(S) 2. PRIORITY 3. LICENSEE CONTACT 4. TELEPHONE NUMBER 03234 2 Chris Echterling, RSO (865) 816-6015 D Main Office Inspection Next Inspection Date: TBD D Field Office Inspection
[Z] Temporary Job Site Inspection 27566 US-12, Edwardsburg, Michigan PROGRAM SCOPE This was a limited-scope, reciprocity inspection of a sealed source recovery performed by an environmental services group licensed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The licensee was contracted by a company who discovered that a sealed source, containing approximately 4.5 mCi of cesium-137 (Cs-137), broke free from its weld on the source rod of a Troxler Model 3430 portable gauge while taking a measurement at a temporary job site in Edwardsburg, Michigan. The best estimated location of the source was 2 feet underground beneath four inches of a recently poured sidewalk. The licensee filed its reciprocity request with the NRC for this service on May 24, 2019. All activities were performed by two authorized individuals employed by the license This inspectors observed the licensee perform radiological surveys of the sidewalk to confirm the best estimate of the source location. Once this location was determined, licensee personnel cordoned off the area and posted it as a radiologically controlled area until successful recovery of the source was achieved and contamination surveys were completed. The inspectors observed a safety briefing given by the licensee that discussed the potential hazards on the work site. The licensee staff wore personal dosimetry and provided direct reading dosimeters to three individuals that were contracted to remove the concrete above the source. The inspectors then observed excavation of the concrete, periodic surveys and wipe tests, excavation of the soil, and location of the source with no issues noted. Once the source was located, the inspectors observed the licensee use long handled tools to perform a wipe test for leakage and place the source into a shielded container. After the source was removed from the ground, the licensee performed surveys of the surrounding soil and concrete to determine that there was no indication of residual contamination. All individuals that entered the controlled area were also surveyed for contamination. The inspectors performed independent and confirmatory surveys to verify these results. Following the surveys, the area was released from radiological contro The licensee stated that the source would be transported to a waste broker in Wampum, PA. The inspectors observed the licensee package the source within a Type A container, determine the transport index, block and brace the container, and generate the shipping papers with no issues noted. Dosimetry results indicated no exposures in excess ofNRC limit No violations ofNRC requirements were identified during this inspection.
NRC FORM 591M PART 3 (07-2012)