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MONTHYEARIR 05000223/20232012023-11-24024 November 2023 University of Massachusetts, Lowell U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report No. 05000223/2023201 IR 05000223/20222012022-10-16016 October 2022 University of Massachusetts Lowell - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report No. 05000223/2022201 IR 05000223/20212022021-12-17017 December 2021 University of Massachusetts Lowell U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Inspection Report No. 05000223/2021202 IR 05000223/20212012021-12-17017 December 2021 University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Security Inspection Report No. 05000223/2021201 - Cover Letter ML20317A1942021-04-13013 April 2021 University of Massachusetts Lowell Routine Reactor Inspection Report - October 2020 IR 05000223/20192012019-07-17017 July 2019 University of Massachusetts Lowell - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report No. 05000223/2019201 IR 05000223/20182012018-09-28028 September 2018 University of Massachusetts Lowell - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Safety Inspection Report No. 05000223/2018201 IR 05000223/20184102018-08-21021 August 2018 Letter University of Massachusetts-Lowell - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Security-Related Inspection Report No. 05000223/2018-410 IR 05000223/20172012017-06-12012 June 2017 University of Massachusetts Lowell - NRC Safety Inspection Report 05000223/2017201 IR 05000223/20162012016-05-0909 May 2016 University of Massachusetts Lowell - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report 05000223/2016201, April 4-7, 2016 IR 05000223/20152012015-06-12012 June 2015 IR 05000223/2015201, on 04/06/2015-04/09/2015, University of Massachusetts Lowell, NRC Safety Inspection Report IR 05000223/20132012013-08-0505 August 2013 IR 05000223-13-201, on July 9-11, 2013 at University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor IR 05000223/20122012012-08-13013 August 2012 IR 05000223/12-201 on July 16-19, 2012 at the University of Massachusetts Lowell - NRC Announced Routine Inspection Report No. 50-223/2012-201 IR 05000223/20112022011-06-21021 June 2011 IR 05000223-11-202, on May 23-26, 2011, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Transmittal Letter of NRC Security-Related Inspection Report No. 50-223/2011-202 IR 05000223/20112012011-06-21021 June 2011 IR 05000223-11-201, on 05/23-26/2011, University of Massachusetts Lowell, NRC Announced Routine Inspection IR 05000223/20102012010-06-16016 June 2010 IR 05000223-10-201; University of Massachusetts; May 24-27, 2010; Massachusetts Lowell IR 05000223/20092012009-03-0505 March 2009 IR 05000223-09-201, on 02/02-06/2009, for University of Massachusetts - Lowell Research Reactor Facility IR 05000223/20092022009-02-26026 February 2009 IR 05000223-09-202, on 02/02 to 02/06/2009, University of Massachusetts-Lowell Research Reactor Facility. Cover Letter IR 05000223/20082012008-02-25025 February 2008 NRC Inspection Report No. 50-223/2008-201 IR 05000223/20072012007-04-23023 April 2007 NRC Inspection Report No. 50-223/2007-201 on March 26-29, 2007 for Univ. of Massachusetts - Lowell Research Reactor Facility and Notice of Violation ML0711300032007-04-23023 April 2007 NRC Inspection Report No. 50-223/2007-201 on March 26-29, 2007 for Univ. of Massachusetts - Lowell Research Reactor Facility and Notice of Violation IR 05000223/20072022007-04-0909 April 2007 NRC Inspection Report No. 50-223/2007-202 - Cover Letter IR 05000223/20062012006-04-21021 April 2006 IR 05000223-06-201, on 03/06-09/2006, University of Massachusetts - Lowell IR 05000223/19982001998-04-0707 April 1998 Insp Rept 50-223/98-200 on 980317-20.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:License Programs Were Directed Toward Protection of Public Health & Safety.Mgt Attention Should Be Directed to Issues Raised by Firefighters During Tours IR 05000223/19972011997-06-26026 June 1997 Insp Rept 50-223/97-201 on 970513-16.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Organization,Operations & Maint Activities IR 05000223/19960021996-10-10010 October 1996 Insp Rept 50-223/96-02 on 961007-10.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Radiation Protection Program IR 05000223/19900031990-09-19019 September 1990 Insp Rept 50-223/90-03 on 900827-28.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Radiation Protection Program,Including Status of Previously Identified Items,Staffing,External Exposure Controls & Contamination Controls IR 05000223/19880011989-03-29029 March 1989 Submits Results of Investigation of Concern Re Fitness for Duty Noted in Insp Rept 50-223/88-01.Insufficient Evidence Provided to Determine If Fitness for Duty Issue Existed W/Individual Involved IR 05000223/19880061989-02-15015 February 1989 Exam Rept 50-223/88-06OL on 881205.Exam Results:One Reactor Operator Candidate Successfully Completed Exam & Granted License IR 05000223/19880051988-10-29029 October 1988 Insp Rept 50-223/88-05 on 880829.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Emergency Preparedness IR 05000223/19880041988-09-28028 September 1988 Exam Rept 50-223/88-04OL on 880803-05.Exam Results:All Candiates Passed Operating Exams.Senior Reactor Operator & One Reactor Operator Passed Written Exam But One Reactor Operator Failed Section G of Written Exam IR 05000223/19880021988-07-14014 July 1988 Insp Rept 50-223/88-02 on 880414,0512 & 0610.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Facility Tour & Organization, Action on Previous NRC Findings,Logs & Records,Procedures, Surveillances & Mgt Oversight IR 05000223/19870011987-03-0909 March 1987 Exam Rept 50-223/87-01OL on 870127-28.Exam Results:All Candidates Passed Written & Operating Exams IR 05000223/19860031986-10-0707 October 1986 Exam Rept 50-223/86-03OL on 860916-17.Exam Results:One Candidate Received License & Other Candidate Failed Written Exam IR 05000223/19860021986-08-19019 August 1986 Insp Rept 50-223/86-02 on 860723.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Radiation Protection Program,Including Previously Identified Items,External Exposure Controls & Effluent & Environ Monitoring IR 05000223/19860011986-05-13013 May 1986 Exam Rept 50-223/86-01 on 860424.Exam Results:Candidate Successfully Passed Operating Exam IR 05000223/19850031986-01-24024 January 1986 Physical Security Insp Rept 50-223/85-03 on 850924-25. Licensee in Compliance W/Nrc Requirements.Major Areas Inspected:General Requirements for Physical Protection of SNM of Moderate Strategic Significance IR 05000223/19850021985-08-27027 August 1985 Insp Rept 50-223/85-02 on 850805-07.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Health Physics & Radiological Controls Programs,Including Posting & Labeling,Instrument & Monitor Calibr & Surveys & Sampling IR 05000223/20030241985-04-18018 April 1985 Insp Repts 50-321/85-09 & 50-366/85-09 on 850223-0324. Violation Noted:Failure to Establish Procedures as Required Per Tech Spec 6.8.1 & Failure to Correct Reactor Vessel Temp & Pressure Curves for Fluence IR 05000223/20030221985-04-16016 April 1985 Insp Repts 50-424/85-09 & 50-425/85-09 on 850223-0322. Violation Noted:Failure to Follow Procedure to Prevent Dissimilar Metallic Matls from Coming in Direct Contact W/One Another IR 05000223/19780031978-09-15015 September 1978 Insp Rept 50-223/78-03 on 780817-18.Noncompliance Noted: Failure to Comply w/10CFR21 Posting Requirements 2023-11-24
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MONTHYEARML24024A2372024-01-31031 January 2024 Examination Confirmation Letter No. 50-223/OL-24-01, University of Massachusetts-Lowell IR 05000223/20232012023-11-24024 November 2023 University of Massachusetts, Lowell U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report No. 05000223/2023201 ML23241A0502023-08-29029 August 2023 Univ. of Massachusetts - Lowell, Submittal of Annual Report ML23152A1582023-06-0101 June 2023 to the Emergency Preparedness Plan for the University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor (Umlrr) ML23107A1862023-04-21021 April 2023 Examination Results Letter No. 50-223/OL-23-01 ML23024A1412023-03-0707 March 2023 Examination Confirmation Letter, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, OL-23-01 IR 05000223/20222012022-10-16016 October 2022 University of Massachusetts Lowell - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report No. 05000223/2022201 ML22243A1412022-08-30030 August 2022 Annual Report for the University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor ML22154A4812022-06-0909 June 2022 Examination Confirmation Letter No. 50-223/OL-22-01, University of Massachusetts-Lowell ML22075A1172022-03-15015 March 2022 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Research Reactor - Designation of Level-1 and Level-2 Per License Technical Specifications 6.1.2(1 and 2) and 6.7.2(3) ML21168A0532022-02-0303 February 2022 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Transmittal Letter for Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 IR 05000223/20212022021-12-17017 December 2021 University of Massachusetts Lowell U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Inspection Report No. 05000223/2021202 IR 05000223/20212012021-12-17017 December 2021 University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Security Inspection Report No. 05000223/2021201 - Cover Letter ML21302A0552021-11-0909 November 2021 University of Massachusetts Lowell Update Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML21229A0812021-08-30030 August 2021 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Update Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML21214A1102021-08-0202 August 2021 Univ of Massachusetts - Lowell, Submittal of Routine Annual Report ML21133A1682021-05-19019 May 2021 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Update Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML21110A0532021-04-20020 April 2021 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Research Reactor - Draft Renewed License ML20317A1942021-04-13013 April 2021 University of Massachusetts Lowell Routine Reactor Inspection Report - October 2020 ML21095A2452021-04-0505 April 2021 University of Massachusetts, Lowell Research Reactor - Request for Additional Language to Item 2.B of the Proposed Renewed Facility Operating License ML21042B8572021-03-0404 March 2021 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Report on the Regulatory Audit Re the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML21047A2452021-02-16016 February 2021 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Research Reactor - Response to Items Discussed in NRC Telephone Conference with Uml on 02/11/21 ML21030A0052021-01-30030 January 2021 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Research Reactor - Response to NRC License Renewal Audit Letter Dated 12/17/2020 (ML20303A305) ML21007A1722021-01-11011 January 2021 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Status of the Regulatory Audit and Update Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML21005A2372021-01-0505 January 2021 Univ. of MA-Lowell Research Reactor - Response to NRC Letter Dated December 17, 2020, Report on Regulatory Audits the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML20303A3052020-12-17017 December 2020 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Report on the Regulatory Audits the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML20295A4242020-11-16016 November 2020 Notification of Mailing Address Change Regarding Submittal of Fingerprint Cards ML20274A2492020-09-30030 September 2020 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Research Reactor - Response to NRC License Renewal Audit Letter Dated 9/1/2020 (ML20240A043) ML20274A2552020-09-30030 September 2020 Opto 22 Procedures: Software Quality Assurance Plan ML20240A0432020-09-0101 September 2020 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Status of the Regulatory Audit and Update Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML20196L9762020-07-16016 July 2020 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Status of the Regulatory Audit and Update Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML20114E0592020-04-27027 April 2020 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Status of the Regulatory Audit and Update Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML20055F6042020-02-24024 February 2020 University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Closeout of Open RAI Items 7.4c and 7.5a, NRC Letter Dated July 19, 2019 - Request for Additional Information Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML20036E5012020-02-13013 February 2020 Request for Withholding of Information from Public Disclosure Documents in Support of Licensing Requests Initiated by the University of Massachusetts Lowell ML20021A3152020-02-0404 February 2020 University of Massachusetts Lowell - Regulatory Audit the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML20009E8482020-01-13013 January 2020 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Response to Request for Extension of Time to Respond to Request for Additional Information Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML20017A1552020-01-0808 January 2020 Request by General Atomics to Withhold Certain Information from Public Disclosure Under 10CFR2.390 ML19354A6102019-12-20020 December 2019 Supplement to University of Massachusetts Lowell Letter Dated 12/19/2019 in Response to Letter from NRC ML19353C5232019-12-19019 December 2019 Second Supplement to Response Dated October 18, 2019 (First Supplement Dated 10/24/19) Regarding NRC Letter Dated July 19, 2019 - Request for Additional Information Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 and Second Re ML19296E2792019-10-30030 October 2019 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Response to Request for Extension of Time to Respond to Request for Additional Information Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML19297F4332019-10-24024 October 2019 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Research Reactor - Supplement to Response Dated October 18, 2019 Regarding NRC Letter Dated July 19, 2019 - Request for Additional Information Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 ML19291C2932019-10-18018 October 2019 University of Massachusetts - Lowell - Response to NRC Letter Dated July 19, 2019 - Request for Additional Information Re the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 Instrumentation and Controls (EPID No. L-2015-RNW-0001) & Request ML19248C1162019-08-30030 August 2019 Submittal of Routine Annual Report for the University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor ML19214A0192019-08-27027 August 2019 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Review of Emergency Plan in Support of License Renewal ML19214A0172019-08-27027 August 2019 University of Massachusetts Lowell, Review of Physical Security Plan in Support of License Renewal ML18092B0902019-07-19019 July 2019 University of Massachusetts Lowell - Request for Additional Information Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 for the University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor and Primarily Related to Instrumentation and C IR 05000223/20192012019-07-17017 July 2019 University of Massachusetts Lowell - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report No. 05000223/2019201 ML19100A2732019-04-10010 April 2019 University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Log Power Measuring Channel - Revised SAR Section 7.4.1.2 for Renewal of Facility Operating License R-125 ML19058A3452019-03-0505 March 2019 Examination Report No. 50-223/OL-19-01, University of Massachusetts - Lowell ML19064B3752019-03-0505 March 2019 Response to NRC Letter Dated November 5, 2018 - Request for Additional Information Regarding the Renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-125 for the University of Massachusetts-Lowell Research Reactor Primarily Related to Technical Spec 2024-01-31
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SUBJECT:
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ROUTINE INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000223/2021202
Dear Dr. Chowdhury:
From November 2-4, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff conducted an inspection at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor. The enclosed report documents the inspection results which were discussed on November 4, 2021, with members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspector reviewed selected procedures and records, observed 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 Section 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 Publicly Available Records component of the NRCs 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). Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, please contact Phil OBryan at 301-415-0266, or by electronic mail at Phil.OBryan@nrc.gov.
Sincerely, Signed by Tate, Travis on 12/17/21 Travis L. Tate, Chief Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Oversight Branch Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-223 License No. R-125 Enclosure:
As stated cc: See next page
University of Massachusetts - Lowell Docket No. 50-223 cc:
Mayor of Lowell City Hall Lowell, MA 01852 Mr. Leo Bobek Reactor Supervisor University of Massachusetts - Lowell One University Avenue Lowell, MA 01854 Department of Environmental Protection One Winter Street Boston, MA 02108 Jack Priest, Director Radiation Control Program Department of Public Health Schrafft Center, Suite 1M2A 529 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129 Ms. Samantha Phillips, Director Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency 400 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702-5399 Test, Research and Training Reactor Newsletter Attention: Ms. Amber Johnson Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of Maryland 4418 Stadium Drive College Park, MD 20742-2115
ML21316A099 NRC-002 OFFICE NRR/DANU/UNPO NRR/DANU/UNPO/LA NRR/DANU/UNPO/BC NAME POBryan NParker TTate DATE 11/16/2021 11/16/2021 12/17/2021
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION Docket No.: 50-223 License No.: R-125 Report No.: 05000223/2021202 Licensee: University of Massachusetts Lowell Facility: University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor Location: Lowell, Massachusetts Dates: November 2-4, 2021 Inspector: Phil OBryan Approved by: Travis L Tate, Chief Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Oversight Branch Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Enclosure
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor Inspection Report No. 05000223/2021202 The focus of this routine announced inspection was the onsite review of selected aspects of the University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor (UMLRR, the licensee) safety program including: (1) organization and staffing, (2) operations logs and records, (3) requalification training, (4) surveillance and limiting conditions for operation (LCO), (5) emergency planning, (6) maintenance logs and records, and (7) fuel handling logs and records. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff determined that the licensees program complied with NRC requirements.
Organization and Staffing Organizational structure and staffing were consistent with licensee technical specification (TS) requirements.
Operations Logs and Records Operation logs and records were maintained as required by licensee procedures.
Requalification Training Licensed operator licenses, requalification and medical examinations met TS, administrative, and regulatory requirements.
Surveillance and Limiting Conditions for Operation LCO and surveillances were implemented in accordance with TS.
Emergency Planning The emergency planning program was conducted in accordance with the licensees emergency plan and regulatory requirements.
Maintenance Logs and Records Maintenance activities were conducted in accordance with licensee procedures.
Fuel Handling Logs and Records Fuel movements and inspections were conducted in accordance with TS and procedural requirements.
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REPORT DETAILS Summary of Facility Status The UMLRR is routinely operated in support of educational experiments and demonstrations, research and service irradiations, reactor operator training, and periodic equipment surveillances. During this inspection, the reactor was not operated.
1. Organization and Staffing a. Inspection Scope (Inspection Procedure (IP) 69001)
To ensure that the requirements of TS Section 6.1, Organization and Management, were met, the inspector reviewed:
UMLRR radiation laboratory organizational chart UMLRR console logbooks UMLRR Annual Reports for 2019 and 2020 b. Observations and Findings The inspector found that the UMLRR reactor organization and staffing was consistent with that specified in the TS and that operational staffing met the minimum TS requirements.
c. Conclusion The inspector determined that the licensees organization and staffing complied with the requirements of TS 6.1.
2. Operations Logs and Records a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
To ensure that the requirements of TS Sections 6.1 and 6.7, Plant Operating Records, were met, the inspector reviewed:
UMLRR console logbooks UMLRR Annual Reports for 2019 and 2020 reactor operator instruction forms (RF-RO-7A)
daily routine check sheets (RF-4)
pre-startup check sheets - forced convection (RF-RO-7B)
b. Observations and Findings The inspector verified that the procedurally required logbook entries were logged and that the checklists were completed. During the inspection, the inspector observed control blade inspections and verified compliance with the written procedures and TS requirements.
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c. Conclusion The inspector found that logbooks and records were maintained in accordance with TS and procedural requirements.
3. Requalification Training a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
To ensure that the requirements of the NRC-approved Operator Requalification Program and applicable regulations were met, the inspector reviewed the following:
Operator Requalification Program for the University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor for Licensed Reactor Operators and Licensed Senior Reactor Operators.
personnel records (i.e., biennial medical exams and reactor operator requalification exams)
reactor operator and senior reactor operator operations records b. Observations and Findings The inspector found that training was conducted, records were maintained, and medical exams were completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and the licensees NRC-approved requalification and training program.
c. Conclusion The inspector found that operator requalification was conducted as required by the requalification program and regulations.
4. Surveillance and Limiting Conditions for Operation a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
To verify that the licensee met the requirements of TS Sections 3.0, Limiting Conditions for Operation, and 4.0, Surveillance Requirements, the inspector reviewed the following:
surveillance master schedule completed surveillance data sheets UMLRR console logbooks b. Observations and Findings The inspector found that surveillance tests and surveillances were completed as required by TS and licensee procedures, and that LCOs were satisfied.
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c. Conclusion The inspector found that all surveillances were completed in accordance with TS 4.0 and the licensee complied with the LCO requirements in TS 3.0.
5. Emergency Planning a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
The inspector reviewed selected aspects of the following to verify compliance with the licensees emergency plan and associated procedures:
Emergency Preparedness Plan for the UMLRR, and associated emergency procedures biennial training and annual emergency drills emergency contact sheet emergency closet inventory memorandum of understandings with offsite organizations b. Observations and Findings The inspector verified that the UMLRR training records, exercise records, staffing requirements, off-site support, emergency equipment maintenance, and emergency plan implementing procedures met the requirements of the UMLRR emergency plan and regulations. Inspector Follow-up Item 05000223/2019201-01, The UMLRR EP, dated August 2007, contains incorrect information pertaining to uranium-235 fuel enrichment and needs to be updated, was issued during the last NRC inspection of emergency planning in 2019.
During this inspection, the inspector verified that the emergency plan was updated with correct information.
c. Conclusion The inspector found that the licensee maintained its emergency planning program in accordance with its emergency plan and regulatory requirements.
6. Maintenance Logs and Records a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
To ensure that maintenance activities were consistent with TS requirements and procedures, the inspector reviewed:
UMLRR console logbooks UMLRR Annual Reports for 2019 and 2020 b. Observations and Findings The inspector reviewed the maintenance records related to scheduled and unscheduled preventive and corrective maintenance activities that occurred-5-
during the inspection period. The inspector verified that all maintenance was conducted in accordance with the requirements of TS and administrative procedures.
c. Conclusion The inspector found that maintenance was performed in accordance with TS and licensee procedure requirements.
7. Fuel Handling Logs and Records a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
To ensure the requirements of TS Sections 4.7, Fuel Surveillance, and 6.7 were met, the inspector reviewed the following:
UMLRR console logbooks current record of all fuel locations in the fuel storage racks fuel and control blade inspection records b. Observations and Findings The inspector found that fuel handling and inspection activities were controlled in accordance with TS and administrative requirements.
c. Conclusion The inspector found that fuel handling and inspection activities were completed and documented as required by the TS and licensee procedures.
8. Exit Meeting Summary The inspection scope and results were summarized on November 4, 2021, with Mr. Leo Bobeck and members of the UMLRR staff. The inspector described the areas inspected and discussed the inspection findings.
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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee L. Bobek Reactor Supervisor D. Lajeunesse Senior Reactor Operator R. LaCouture Senior Reactor Operator S. Snay Radiation Safety Officer INSPECTION PROCEDURE IP 69001 Class II Research and Test Reactors ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED OPENED None CLOSED IFI 05000223/2019201-01 The UMLRR EP, dated August 2007, contains incorrect information pertaining to uranium-235 fuel enrichment and needs to be updated.
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