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Responds to FOIA request for documents re insps of Rare Earth facility.Forwards App A & App C documents.App B documents available in PDR.App C documents partially & completely withheld (ref FOIA Exemptions 5 & 6).

Accession Number: ML19263E767

Date Released: Friday, October 25, 2024

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• ML20128F426 - Responds to FOIA request for documents re insps of Rare Earth facility.Forwards App A & App C documents.App B documents available in PDR.App C documents partially & completely withheld (ref FOIA Exemptions 5 & 6). (17 page(s), 4/8/1985)
• ML20128J086 - Forwards repts on Anaconda Co & Vitro Chemical Co.Expresses appreciation for loan of repts & assistance on isnp of Lindsay Chemcial Co. (1 page(s), 5/4/1961)
• ML20128H390 - Provides observations of 770912 visit to licensee Rare Earth plant in effort to maintain status of facility.Packaging of waste matl from storage shed for final shipment to Shieffield,IL nearly complete. (2 page(s), 9/14/1977)
• ML20128G189 - Declines to review & concur w/S Munson 820308 ltr requesting N Nicholson sign ltr ack info discussed during 820219 insp, per 820303 ltr.Request not efficient use of inspector resources. (2 page(s), 3/31/1982)
• ML20128K378 - Forwards Insp Findings & Licensee Ack on 620430-0503,0614 & 0816 of License 12-4932-1.No noncompliance noted. (2 page(s), 8/17/1962)
• ML20128F558 - Commends recipients for factual,objective & easy to read facility insp rept of Lindsay Chemical Co. (1 page(s), 6/16/1958)
• ML20128G495 - Ack receipt of 761008 ltr informing NRC of steps taken to correct noncompliance noted in 760917 ltr. (1 page(s), 10/27/1976)
• ML20128G545 - Forwards info from Region III files & other sources re questions in 840906 memo concerning Kress Creek decontamination litigation.Search of files not exhaustive. Questions assigned in 840909 telcon addressed. (14 page(s), 11/16/1984)
• ML20128G215 - Ack receipt of 820303 ltr re Insp Rept 40-2061/82-01. Comments on specific points raised in ltr include bldg demolition,liquid releases & perimeter fence integrity. Decommissioning procedures should be reevaluated. (2 page(s), 3/23/1982)
• ML20128K289 - Forwards compliance insp rept on 641215-17 re insp of License STA-583. (3 page(s), 1/20/1965)
• ML20128K746 - Notifies that inquiry re 630905 rept of overexposure identified during insp of License STA-583 will be made during next insp.Occurrence repititious of incidents on 620509,0801 & 630509.Corrective actions will be noted. (1 page(s), 9/11/1963)
• ML20128F696 - Discusses insp of Licenses 12-4932-1,R-234 & C-3377 on 610419-21,24 & 0623.Noncompliance noted:matl storage & airborne radioactivity areas not posted & radiation surveys inadequate.Related info encl. (12 page(s), 3/26/1962)
• ML20128J068 - Forwards 600503 insp rept for Anaconda Co & 591208 & 600808 insp repts for Vitro Chemical Co,per 610419 request. (1 page(s), 4/19/1961)
• ML20128G509 - Advises of RM Healy 611219 notification of resumption of thorium separation operations at facility.Div of Licensing & Regulation has not completed enforcement action for June 1961 insp.Questions in 610721 insp rept affect future insps. (1 page(s), 12/19/1961)
• ML20128H419 - Provides observations of 770726 & 28 tours of licensee Rare Earth plant.Fire took place on 770726 in tank loaded as overpack for waste source matl,during final seal operation. General direct surveys revealed no contamination. (3 page(s), 8/3/1977)
• ML20128K637 - Discusses 620816 insp of License R-234 re recommended citation,per 10CFR20.301,based on disposal of liquid process waste containing thorium by discharge info pond,per 621021 telcon.Citation in order. (2 page(s), 11/19/1962)
• ML20128L327 - Insp Findings & Licensee Ack on 680613 of License STA-583. Insp findings:no noncompliance noted.Health physics analysis & insp details encl. (10 page(s), 6/13/1968)
• ML20128F769 - Forwards EPA ltr to licensee re Pb-212 emissions from West Chicago facility.Meeting on 830309 requested to discuss matter.Enforcement action in order if EPA data substantiates ltr. (3 page(s), 3/2/1983)
• ML20128F781 - Ack receipt of 720403 ltr informing NRC of steps taken to correct noncompliance identified in 720322 ltr. (1 page(s), 4/5/1972)
• ML20128G526 - Notifies that State of IL Dept of Nuclear Safety placed on std distribution list for insp repts for Kerr-McGee West Chicago facility,in response to 840529 ltr & 840619 telcon. Environ surveillance programs described. (1 page(s), 6/20/1984)
• ML20128G180 - Requests that Region III survey data be provided so that comparison can be made of NRC & facility measurements.Author aware that one meter improper.Suggests meeting on 761019,20 or 21 to discuss matters. (2 page(s), 10/11/1976)
• ML20128H363 - Provides observations of 770915 tour of licensee Rare Earth plant in effort to maintain status of facility.Personnel decontamination equipment & vehicles used in removal of waste for release for unrestricted use. (2 page(s), 9/27/1977)
• ML20128J010 - Discusses American Potash & Chemcial Corp petition for amend to 10CFR40, "Licensing of Source Matl," per Regulatory Meeting 96 on 610405. (2 page(s), 4/6/1961)
• ML20128G588 - Discusses exposures to employees in excess of permissible limits under License R-234.Addl overexposures reported in encl 620801 ltr.Lead shielding installed & administrative procedures tightened.W/o encl. (2 page(s), 8/20/1962)
• ML20128K730 - Notifies that inquiry re 630509 rept of overexposure identified during insp of License STA-583 will be made during next insp.Occurrence repititious of incidents on 620509 & 0809.Licensee corrective actions will be noted. (1 page(s), 5/21/1963)
• ML20128H345 - Provides observations of 770916 & 19 tours of licensee Rare Earth plant in effort to maintain status of facility. Waste storage shed,from which matl removed,observed to be almost void of matl. (3 page(s), 11/2/1977)
• ML20128F679 - Documents JG Davis 620608 telcon w/RM Healy establishing 620614 appointment to discuss results of 620503 insp. R French of State of IL will attend. (1 page(s), 6/11/1962)
• ML20128L362 - Discusses DL Foster 661222 telcon w/J Sutherland re package discovered during 661215 insp at American Potash & Chemical Co containing monozite sand exceeding radiation limit.Post Ofc Dept taking no action. (2 page(s), 12/22/1966)
• ML20128H195 - Forwards Insp Findings & Licensee Ack on 790510 of License STA-583.No noncompliance noted. (1 page(s), 5/22/1979)
• ML20128G246 - Comments on 820222 ltr re results of insp of License STA-583 on 810811-820217.Several items within rept in error & require clarification.Razing of structures done under controlled conditions & sump sampled weekly. (2 page(s), 3/3/1982)
• ML20128F477 - Requests 6-month extension for radiation protection compliance,per 10CFR20.Radiation protection conditions discussed.Proposed equipment installation should be completed by 570801. (2 page(s), 3/1/1957)
• ML20128H870 - Discusses insp of Licenses 12-4932-1,R-106 & C-3377 on 590612 re list of exports to Canada of thorium oxide under Licenses S-5088A,S-5148D,S-5337B & S-5380B. (2 page(s), 12/10/1959)
• ML20128J038 - Advises that AW Holmes will provide assistance in insp of Lindsay Chemical Div,West Chicago facility during wk of 610417,per request.Arrangements for transportation requested. (1 page(s), 4/7/1961)
• ML20128F978 - Discusses 760804 radiation survey of License STA-583.Survey included property located between plant site & waste disposal area.Survey showed that considerable debris had been removed & contaminated soil excavated & replaced. (1 page(s), 8/11/1976)
• ML20128G173 - Responds to NRC 760917 ltr re noncompliance noted in insp of License STA-583.Corrective actions:overexposed individual reassigned to work areas which would reduce exposure. ubmitted (13 page(s), 10/8/1976)
• ML20128K954 - Responds to 700408 ltr re licensee noncompliance w/AEC regulations.Corrective actions:new sys of checking badge readings initiated & exposed individual informed of exposure.Ltr to person exposed encl. (2 page(s), 4/28/1970)
• ML20128J180 - Discusses insp of License STA-583 on 641215,16 & 17. Noncompliance noted:three employees received whole body radiation doses & surveys of radiation levels within plant inadequate.Response requested. (3 page(s), 3/4/1965)
• ML20128F561 - Advises that two employees at facility incurred back injuries due to pile of monazite ore bags falling,per 580516 telcon.Incident not of interest to insp div since no radiation involved. (1 page(s), 5/16/1985)
• ML20128K866 - Ack receipt of 650324 ltr informing AEC of action taken re 650304 AEC notice. (1 page(s), 4/7/1965)
• ML20128F599 - Discusses insp of License STA-583 on 720229 & 0301 & forwards description of noncompliance items,including failure to submit source matl inventory for period ending 710630. (3 page(s), 3/22/1972)
• ML20128F728 - Forwards insp rept for Apr-June 1961 reinsp of Licenses 12-4932-1,R-234 & C-3377.Noncompliance noted.Air samples taken in thorium bldg will be used during next reinsp planned when thorium operations resume. (9 page(s), 7/21/1961)
• ML20128H292 - Provides observations of 780317 tour of licensee facilities. "Caution:Radioactive Matl" signs required to be posted at 50 ft intervals on fence line were missing.Photographs of facilities encl. (7 page(s), 6/6/1978)
• ML20128F468 - Requests info re requirements for fenced area of low radioactivity,per 10CFR20.Controlled access needed for two or three acres of radioactivity. (1 page(s), 2/20/1957)
• ML20128J106 - Informs that RC Williams will conduct reinsp & initial insp of Licenses 12-4932-1 & C-3377,respectively,on 590611. Records on 10CFR40 export licenses will also be reviewed. (1 page(s), 6/4/1959)
• ML20128F610 - Submits marked-up health physics analysis of License STA-583.Day-to-day health physics converage for employees handling thorium or thorium bearing matls appears to be adequate.Significant health & safety hazard does not exist. (26 page(s), 2/29/1972)
• ML20128K606 - Discusses recommended citation per 10CFR20.301,concerning License R-234.Disposal by tailings pond retention sys not specifically referenced in 10CFR20.AEC aware of existence of tailings pond & facility approved method. (1 page(s), 11/28/1962)
• ML20128G534 - Notifies that airborne Pb-212 concentrations reported for West Chicago facility high by 32.5% due to bias in counting sys & bias in transient equilibrium status between Pb-212 & Bi-212.Counting sys will be repaired. (8 page(s), 1/5/1984)
• ML20128G139 - Confirms that all decontamination operations at West Chicago facility ceased as of 760720.Eberline Instrument Corp will provide health physics plans & procedures for decontamination of facility by end of Aug. (12 page(s), 6/30/1976)
• ML20128K438 - Ack receipt of 621204 ltr informing AEC of steps taken to correct deficiencies noted in licensed program,per 621129 ltr.Immediate steps should be taken to assure that surveys to determine compliance w/10CFR20 conducted. (1 page(s), 12/28/1962)
• ML20128H602 - Provides observations of 770531 tour of licensee Rare Earth plant in continuing effort to maintain status of facility. No evidence of movement of matl visible in plant or waste storage areas.Portion of fence in need of repair. (2 page(s), 6/3/1977)
• ML20128L137 - Forwards notice of nonconformance re insp on 700323-24 of License STA-583.Licensee should advise AEC of position re remaining noncompliance & corrective actions.Response requested within 20 days of ltr date. (1 page(s), 4/8/1970)
• ML20128F713 - Forwards 610721 memo & 610713 insp rept for Licenses 12-4932-1,R-234 & C-3377 for appropriate enforcement action. Interpretation requested for questions on Pages 3 & 4 re incineration of shipping bags & storage of waste matls. (1 page(s), 8/24/1961)
• ML20128F529 - Requests exemption until 570901 from 10CFR20 regulations re airborne radioactivity in restricted areas,30-day notification of overexposures,processing of monazite ore & preparation of thorium oxide. (2 page(s), 7/12/1957)
• ML20128F643 - Ack receipt of 620409 ltr informing AEC of measures taken to correct deficiencies noted in AEC 620326 ltr.AEC Health & Safety Div sample record encl. (5 page(s), 4/27/1962)
• ML20128F664 - Notifies of intentions to inspect Licenses 12-4932-1,R-234, 12-2103-3 & STB-303 during wks of 620430 & 0507,using special air sampling equipment. (1 page(s), 4/13/1962)
• ML20128F864 - Application to amend License STA-583,changing name from American Potash & Chemical Corp to Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. (1 page(s), 4/3/1972)
• ML20128G604 - Repts overexposure of four employees during 620115-0415 due to improper storage of matl & excessive operator time in proximity of matl during filtration,per 10CFR20.405. (2 page(s), 5/9/1962)
• ML20128K409 - Discusses J Berkman 631023 telcon re compliant against Lindsay Chemical Co made at West Chicago council meeting concerning poisoning of DuPage River. (2 page(s), 10/23/1962)
• ML20128H518 - Provides observations of 770715 & 18 tours of licensee Rare Earth plant in continuing effort to maintain status of facility.ATCOR contracted new personnel to weld tanks used to contain low integrity drums of waste matl. (2 page(s), 7/20/1977)
• ML20128G791 - Provides observations of 791018 visit to Kerr-McGee West Chicago facility.TLDs should be placed around facility. Related info encl. (3 page(s), 10/23/1979)
• ML20128H312 - Provides observations of 771202 insp of various decontamination testing techniques in progress at West Chicago facility.Location where fencing had been broken being repaired.One gate off track. (12 page(s), 5/9/1978)
• ML20128F759 - Requests insp of facility be changed to Friday due to inability of Landauer to be present.R Healy has taken Kremers place re radiological safety program.Bauer & Black insp can be changed to Thursday. (1 page(s), 6/8/1959)
• ML20128H280 - Insp Rept 40-2061/79-01 on 790223.No noncompliance noted. Major areas inspected:licensed program,radiological protection procedures,posting & labeling & records of receipt & transfer of matl. (20 page(s), 3/9/1979)
• ML20128G474 - Summarizes Mar-May 1983 insp findings at West Chicago facility,identifying elevated Pb-212 concentration.Items of noncompliance proposed,including failure to monitor radioactive matl concentrations. (3 page(s), 5/11/1983)
• ML20128F549 - Discusses AEC issuance of License R-106 for use of source matls & advises of plans to schedule insp of program during first wk in Dec.Insp will be confirmed on 571118. (1 page(s), 11/8/1957)
• ML20128H747 - Provides observations of 770121 tour of licensee West Chicago facility to determine status of action items agreed to in licensee 761130 ltr.Review of log sheets showed no evidence of security breach in fence line. (2 page(s), 1/25/1977)
• ML20128K465 - Responds to AEC 621129 ltr re overexposure of employees to radiation.Corrective actions:tanks shielded w/lead sheets & employees rotated to jobs involving less exposure. (1 page(s), 12/4/1962)
• ML20128H579 - Provides observations of 770627 tour of licensee Rare Earth plant in continuing effort to maintain status of facility. ATCOR,Inc contracted to remove high concentration source matl residues & equipment from waste disposal area. (10 page(s), 6/29/1977)
• ML20128F799 - Responds to 720322 ltr re noncompliance noted in insp of License STA-583 on 720229 & 0301.Thorium inventory rept for 1972 will be submitted for period after 710630.Company will change name to Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. (2 page(s), 4/3/1972)
• ML20128F816 - Forwards thorium inventory rept for License STA-583 as of 710630. (2 page(s), 3/15/1972)
• ML20128F629 - Discusses overexposure to employees under License R-234. Licensee visited on 620614.Insp rept w/citation for exposures under preparation.Licensee corrective measures appropriate.No addl action recommended. (2 page(s), 7/9/1962)
• ML19263E766 - IE Insp Findings & Licensee Ack dtd 790510 of License STA-583.Insp findings:no items of noncompliance noted. (1 page(s), 5/10/1979)
• ML20128H340 - Provides observations of 771004-07 tours of Moore Chemical storage barn re decontamination process.ATCOR personnel will perform radiation surveys,clean up spilled matl, decontaminate & repackage & reclassify matl. (9 page(s), 1/11/1978)
• ML20128F892 - Discusses proposed closing of thorium processing facility in West Chicago,per 730705 insp.Licensee intends to have entire operation shut down by end of CY73.Lists areas of concern,including disposition of contaminated equipment. (1 page(s), 9/5/1973)
• ML20128G273 - Lists recommendations & actions taken to augment health physics & safety programs,per 810726-0810 safety insps.Chain link fence gate installed to secure Bldg 21 & radiological training course conducted for fire dept. (3 page(s), 1/19/1982)
• ML20128H907 - Discusses 591211 memo re exports of matl under Licenses R-106 & C-3377.Insp rept on 590721 stated no item of noncompliance observed.Licenses in question may have resulted from clerical error. (2 page(s), 2/23/1960)
• ML20128F555 - Advises that plan to inspect facility during first wk in Dec has been confirmed.Matter will be discussed on 571122. (1 page(s), 11/19/1957)
• ML20128H241 - Insp Findings & Licensee Ack on 790327-28 of License STA-583.Insp findings:no noncompliance or unsafe conditions found. (1 page(s), 3/27/1979)
• ML20128F544 - Ack receipt of 570712 request for temporary exemption from 10CFR20 requirements.AEC,Div of Insp,scheduling insp of facility equipment & ventilation sys. (1 page(s), 10/30/1957)
• ML20128J166 - Submits addl info re 630509 & 640212 ltrs informing of overexposure of individuals to external radiation,per 10CFR20.405.Corrective action to prevent future overexposures include weekly film badge svc. (2 page(s), 3/24/1965)
• ML20128H627 - Provides observations of 770407 tour of licensee Rare Earth plant in continuing effort to maintain status of facility based on 770406 telcon w/Dulage County Health Dept.No significant changes in waste site occurred. (4 page(s), 4/13/1977)
• ML20128H237 - Forwards Insp Findings & Licensee Ack on 790327-28 of License STA-583.No noncompliance noted. (1 page(s), 4/5/1979)
• ML20128H617 - Provides observations of 770503 tour of licensee Rare Earth plant in continuing effort to maintain status of facility. Records of shipments showed that equipment had been surveyed & appeared acceptable for unrestricted use. (2 page(s), 5/4/1977)
• ML20128J030 - Forwards LR Rogers 610404 confirmation of telcon w/Brockett. Requests inclusion of answers in insp rept to questions raised by Brockett.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 4/6/1961)
• ML20128G319 - Forwards enforcement package documenting insp findings of elevated Pb-212 concentrations in unrestricted area at Kerr-McGee West Chicago facility.Two items of noncompliance proposed.Severity level reduced for stated reasons. (544 page(s), 8/5/1983)
• ML20128H561 - Notifies that radiation surveys of tray of matls discovered in bldg owned by R Westrom conducted on 770701,in response to 770630 request.No radiation levels above background indicated. (1 page(s), 7/6/1977)
• ML20128H320 - Concludes that Region III has taken all necessary actions re offsite contamination based on surveys of residential sections around Kerr-McGee West Chicago facility.Related info encl. (61 page(s), 10/1/1981)
• ML20128H642 - Provides observations of 770325 tour of licensee Rare Earth plant in continuing effort to maintain status of facility. Insufficient radiation warning signs posted on perimeter fence of plant area. (1 page(s), 3/28/1977)
• ML20128G648 - Repts overexposure of two employees during 620415-0715, per 10CFR20.405.Steps taken to ensure that employees will not be overexposed in future.Related info encl. (24 page(s), 8/1/1962)
• ML20128G748 - Confirms 810428 telcon re problems at Kerr-McGee facility. facility.EIS must be issued before NRC will allow bldgs to be torn down & rubble buried on south end of property. (1 page(s), 5/11/1981)
• ML20128G574 - Notifies of compliance inquiry re licensee 700916 ltr reporting film badge reading of 1,400 mrem for employee. Reading may not be valid due to film storage practices. Matter will be reviewed during next insp. (1 page(s), 9/17/1970)
• ML20128H835 - Provides observations of 770105 tour of licensee West Chicago facility to determine status of progress made on action items.Three outside contractors will be submitting bids for disposal of matls. (2 page(s), 1/6/1977)
• ML20128K885 - Insp Findings & Licensee Ack on 650506 of License STA-583. Insp findings:no noncompliance noted. (5 page(s), 5/6/1965)
• ML20128K422 - Forwards 621029 memo to files re Wheaton Daily Journal interest in operations of Lindsay Chemical Co,per request. (1 page(s), 10/30/1962)
• ML20128H330 - Notifies that responsibility for Kerr-McGee/West Chicago & Cotter/West Lake landfill projects transferred from T Lonergan to T Essig.Summary of ANL findings at West Chicago facility encl. (4 page(s), 2/13/1978)
• ML20128H984 - Forwards 610306 ltr re petition for rulemaking & request for amend to 10CFR40.13(c)(1) to reestablish exemption from licensing for rare earth matls & compounds.Rept will be submitted to Commission w/recommendations. (1 page(s), 3/15/1961)
• ML20128H693 - Provides observations of 770201 tour of licensee West Chicago facility to determine status of action items. Evaluation of waste area revealed minimal disturbance of gangue dust by high wind velocities. (2 page(s), 2/3/1977)
• ML20128K904 - Ack receipt of 700428 ltr informing AEC of actions taken to correct noncompliance noted in 700408 ltr. (1 page(s), 5/7/1970)
• ML20128H926 - Discusses 610324 telcon re proposed insp of Lindsay Chemical Div of American Potash & Chemical Co.B Barker stated that request submitted for exemption of rare earth operations from 10CFR40.Samples in rare earth area requested. (1 page(s), 3/28/1961)
• ML20128H844 - Confirms 591105 telcon re intermixing of thorium nitrate consigned to New Brunswick Lab w/30,000 lb of whiskey & gin.Shipments transferred in same truck.No problem of contamination.Steps should be taken to prevent recurrence. (1 page(s), 11/6/1959)
• ML20128L316 - Notice of nonconformance from insp on 661214-15 & 670209. Nonconformance noted:excessive quantities of radiation in unrestricted area.Deficiency corrected by removal of tote carts containing source matl residues.Insp details encl. (23 page(s), 2/20/1967)
• ML20128F621 - Documents Outten 620717 request for addl data re film badge results noted for American Potash & Chemical Co employees during recent insp.Nature of contamination & purpose of Davis memo requested. (1 page(s), 7/17/1962)
• ML20128K431 - Discusses 621029 interview w/J Berckmann of Wheaton Daily Journal re concern about Lindsay Chemical Co.Draft article for publication in Wheaton Daily Journal will be reviewed by AEC & amended if necessary. (4 page(s), 10/29/1962)
• ML20128K672 - Forwards notice of violation re insp on 620430-0503,0614 & 0816 of License R-234 for concurrence.Recommends licensee be cited for noncompliance due to incineration of contaminated bags w/o AEC approval.Citation deleted. (1 page(s), 11/19/1962)
• ML20128F969 - Submits results of radioanalysis on soil samples taken on 760708-14 from West Chicago area showing presence of Th-232 & Ra-226 decay chain products.Info sheet dtd 760802 encl. (2 page(s), 7/15/1976)
• ML20128H661 - Provides observations of 770211 tour of licensee West Chicago Rare Earth plant in continuing effort to determine status of action items.No new developments evident since ATCOR completed survey of plant & waste areas. (2 page(s), 2/16/1977)
• ML20128J200 - Discusses Butler telcon re American Potash Chemical insp & deletion of citation from License 13-1865-2 for Butler Univ. (1 page(s), 2/25/1965)
• ML20128G165 - Submits results of analysis of West Chicago soil samples for Sr-90.No Sr-90 activity above background detected in either Kerr-McGee most active site or Reed-Keppler Park samples. (1 page(s), 9/1/1976)
• ML20128K314 - Compliance insp rept on 641215-17 of License STA-583. Noncompliance noted:exposure of individuals to radiation & failure to adequately conduct personnel exposure due to high thorium airborne concentrations. (23 page(s), 1/12/1965)
• ML20128G553 - Submits addl info re application for amend to License STA-583.Development of disposal plan & environ effects of waste storage discussed.Results of leachability tests will be reported when available.Related documents encl. (16 page(s), 10/21/1975)
• ML20128F648 - Documents 620426 telcon w/WB Johnston providing clearance for reinsp of American Potash & Taylor Forge.Special areas to be covered in insp noted,including when weekly average exposure determinations made. (1 page(s), 4/26/1962)
• ML20128K339 - Forwards insp rept of License R-234 showing six items of noncompliance.Citations recommended for overexposure of personnel to airborne concentrations & external radiation.No followup insp planned. (3 page(s), 8/27/1962)
• ML20128H354 - Provides observations of 770816 & 0906 tours of licensee Rare Earth plant in effort to maintain status of facility. Tri-State Hauling picked up five large tanks containing waste thorium as overpacks in three separate shipments. (4 page(s), 9/30/1977)
• ML20128F659 - Discusses reinsp of Licenses 12-4932-1 & R-234 scheduled for wk of 620430.No objections to reinsp.Special attention should be given to determination of employee weighted exposures to airborne radioactivity & air samples. (1 page(s), 4/26/1962)
• ML20128F740 - Compliance insp rept for 610419-21,24 & 0621 insp of Licenses 12-4932-1,R-234 & C-3377.Noncompliance noted: failure to post isotope storage area & failure to conduct adequate radiation surveys. (34 page(s), 7/13/1961)
• ML20128G444 - Notification of significant licensee meeting on 830628 in Region III ofc to discuss followup corrective actions in response to recent insp findings & available enforcement options. (1 page(s), 6/22/1983)
• ML20128G834 - Ack receipt of 790815 ltr informing of corrective actions taken re noncompliance identified in NRC 790802 ltr.Related info encl. (5 page(s), 8/28/1979)
• ML20128H667 - Forwards memos summarizing site visits during 770106-0211 re observation of licensee progress toward fulfilling commitments made in 761123 ltr.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 2/15/1977)
• ML20128H269 - Discusses insp of License STA-583 on 790223.No noncompliance noted. (2 page(s), 3/13/1979)
• ML20128K768 - Notifies that inquiry re 630923 rept of overexposure identified during insp of License STA-583 will be made during next insp.Overexposure initially reported on 630905.Resubmission of rept,per 10CFR20,requested. (1 page(s), 9/26/1963)
• ML20128H584 - Discusses mobile radiation survey external to plant,waste storage area & locations around West Chicago,IL on 770621. Further investigation & detailed radiation surveys should be performed. (4 page(s), 6/23/1977)
• ML20128F463 - Insp rept of License R-106 for Lindsay Chemical Corp on 560320-21.No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected: review of facility to determine whether or not mgt of thorium nitrate would require insp under 10CFR20. (18 page(s), 4/2/1956)
• ML20128G888 - Insp Rept 40-2061/79-01 on 790717.Noncompliance noted: two employees working in restricted area of facility w/no records of required training. (2 page(s), 7/25/1979)
• ML20128G930 - Draft 2 to Insp Rept 40-2061/79-01 on 790717.Major areas inspected:compliance w/760726 immediate action ltr re commitments required prior to initiation decontamination operations at West Chicago facility. (3 page(s), 7/25/1979)
• ML20128K794 - Forwards licensee 640219 ltr reporting personnel overexposure to radiation during Fourth Quarter 1963.Inquiry into matter will be made during next insp. (1 page(s), 2/28/1964)
• ML20128L294 - Forwards notice of nonconformance re insp on 661214-15 & 670209 of License STA-583.Deficiency corrected as noted during AEC 670209 return visit to facility. (1 page(s), 2/20/1967)
• ML20128H414 - Provides observations of 770805 tour of licensee Rare Earth plant in effort to maintain status of facility.ATCOR personnel took daily air particular samples in shed during working operations.Sample readings listed. (4 page(s), 8/9/1977)
• ML20128K355 - Insp rept on 620430-0503,0614 & 0816 of License R-234. Noncompliance noted:overexposure of personnel to airborne concentrations & external radiation. (22 page(s), 8/16/1962)
• ML20128K930 - Notifies of author 720322 telcon w/WL Silvernail re results of independent measurements of water,mud & floor smears as received from ANL.Independent measurements taken during insp on 720229-0301 of License STA-583. (2 page(s), 3/22/1972)
• ML20128G196 - Forwards S Munson 820308 ltr confirming previous info provided during insp & telcon.Written request for documentation necessary due to controversial environ surrounding decommissioning of West Chicago facility. (1 page(s), 3/3/1982)
• ML20128F576 - Advises of agreement w/ltr documenting 830315 meeting re control & monitoring of airborne Pb-212 at West Chicago,IL facility.Expresses confidence that program will establish that no public health risk associated w/facility. (1 page(s), 3/21/1983)
• ML20128F572 - Insp rept of License R-106 on 571203,12 & 580409. Noncompliance noted:airborne concentrations exceeded limits in 10CFR20. (11 page(s), 6/16/1958)
• ML20128H260 - Insp Rept 40-2061/79-02 on 790327-28.Major areas inspected: licensed program,radiological protection procedures, instrumentation,matls,facilities,posting & labeling & records of transfer of matl. (2 page(s), 4/5/1979)
• ML20128F964 - Forwards State of IL Dept of Public Health 760125 request for licensee to upgrade site security to preclude unauthorized entry & provide stabilization of onsite matls. IE plans to examine health & safety aspects. (3 page(s), 6/28/1976)
• ML20128L233 - Notice of nonconformance from insp on 700323-24. Nonconformance noted:cans containing thorium finished products not labeled w/conventional radiation symbol.Health physics analysis & insp details encl. (27 page(s), 4/8/1970)
• ML20128F518 - Ack receipt of 570507 request for extension in complying w/10CFR20 regulations.Specific sections of regulation need to be identified in order to grant exemption.Alternative measures requested. (2 page(s), 5/7/1957)
• ML20128J048 - Requests latest repts on Vitro Chemical at Salt Lake City, UT & Homestake-New Mexico Partners. (1 page(s), 4/18/1961)
• ML20128H404 - Provides observations of 770809 tour of licensee Rare Earth plant in effort to maintain status of facility.NECO trailer loaded w/tote boxes & awaiting pickup by tractor for delivery to Sheffield,IL. (3 page(s), 8/23/1977)
• ML20128K250 - Forwards notice of violation from insp on 641215-17 of License STA-583 for concurrence.Citation of noncompliance re licensee failure to survey surplus equipment for thorium contamination not included. (1 page(s), 2/23/1965)
• ML20128F613 - Forwards Part 2 ltr re License R-234 for concurrence.Notice of violation will include citation for excessive levels of radiation in unrestricted areas,in addition to citations recommended in insp rept.Response to 610824 memo provided. (4 page(s), 3/2/1962)
• ML20128F675 - Documents Maryniw telcon re location of air samples taken during May 1962 insp.List of locations provided. (1 page(s), 6/12/1962)
• ML20128F638 - Requests analysis of air samples taken at American Potash & Chemical Corp West Chicago,IL facility for total thorium. Early rept requested for inclusion in insp rept. (1 page(s), 5/11/1962)
• ML20128G811 - Advises that insp conducted at Kerr-McGee in Aug 1979 for reviewing procedures for dismantling one solvent extraction unit.Followup insp scheduled for Sept 1979.No further decommissioning activities approved by NMSS. (16 page(s), 9/11/1979)
• ML20128F566 - Forwards insp rept of License R-106 on 571203,12 & 580409. Airborne radioactive concentrations did not comply w/10CFR20.Improvements licensee making in safeguards for radiation protection merit attention. (2 page(s), 6/16/1958)
• ML20128H954 - Requests assistance of Idaho Compliance Div for insp of Licenses R-234,R-106,C-3377 & 12-4932-1.Wk of 610417 tentatively agreed upon as suitable date for insp.Files re licenses forwarded on 610316. (1 page(s), 3/20/1961)
• ML20128H221 - Insp Rept 40-2061/79-03 on 790510.No noncompliance noted. Major areas inspected:review of licensee activities re storage & distribution of source matl & removal of remaining samarium-gadolimium carbonate. (43 page(s), 5/21/1979)
• ML20128F589 - Lists record of shipments of thorium oxide to Ontario, Canada,per 590706 compliance insp rept.Licenses S-5088A, S-5148D,S-5337B & S-5380B authorizing export of matl not listed in licensee records.Comments requested. (3 page(s), 10/27/1959)
• ML20128G776 - Investigation Rept 40-2061/79-01 on 791220-800104.No noncompliance identified.Major areas investigated:allegation that unsurveyed steel beam removed from facility & installed in private residence in 1976. (8 page(s), 2/7/1980)
• ML20128K828 - Notifies that inquiry into overexposure of licensee personnel to radiation during Second Quarter 1964,per 640724 ltr,will be made during next insp. (1 page(s), 9/3/1964)
• ML20128J097 - Forwards analytical data sheets of air & liquid samples collected at Lindsay Chemical Co.Samples arranged according to areas sampled,including thorium processing area,sand roasting area & rare earth section.Water sample data encl. (8 page(s), 6/7/1961)
• ML20128J128 - Ack receipt of 630905 rept re exposure of employee to radiation in excess of 10CFR20.101 limits,per 10CFR20.405. FR notice re amends to 10CFR9 & 20 encl.Requests that rept be resubmitted since exposed individual named.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 9/18/1963)
• ML20128H968 - Forwards 610315 memo w/610506 encl for transmission to Commission. (1 page(s), 3/23/1961)
• ML20128G154 - Forwards draft insp rept of License STA-583 on 730706.No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:activities conducted re radiation safety & review of corrective actions to noncompliance noted during 720229 & 0301 insp. (11 page(s), 8/16/1973)
• ML20128F617 - Confirms T Brockett telcon re forthcoming insp of American Potash & Chemical Co facility on or about 610417.Areas of Rare Earth facility requiring special attention noted, including review of air sampling procedures. (1 page(s), 4/4/1961)
• ML20128H537 - Provides observations of 770706,12 & 13 tours of licensee Rare Earth plant in continuing effort to maintain status of facility.Contracted personnel from ATCOR at waste area preparing matl for shipment to burial site. (3 page(s), 7/14/1977)
• ML20128K402 - Forwards Region III,Div of Compliance 620709 & 0820 memos re film badge overexposures received by licensee employees during quarters ending 620415 & 0715.Addl info re exposures contained in 620816 insp rept.W/o encls. (1 page(s), 9/7/1962)
• ML20128K710 - Notifies of T Brockett 621030 telcon re questions raised by Enforcement Div concerning Lindsay Chemical rept.Div desires to know whether citation per 10CFR20.301 concerns disposal of retention pit. (1 page(s), 10/30/1962)
• ML20128G658 - Forwards survey rept of data collected at Kerr-McGee factory perimeter & residential sections of West Chicago,IL.Both tailing piles & offsite deposits appear to contribute to offsite dose.W/o encl. (2 page(s), 8/31/1981)
• ML20128K479 - Discusses insps on 620430-0503,0614 & 0816 of License R-234. Noncompliances noted:overexposure of employees to radiation & excess quantities of radiation in unrestricted areas. (3 page(s), 11/29/1962)
• ML20128K387 - Insp Findings & Licensee Ack on 620430-0503,0614 & 0816 of License 12-4932-1.Insp findings:no noncompliance noted. (8 page(s), 8/17/1962)