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Further response to FOIA request for info on sites involved in commercial irradiation of medical instruments,wood & wood flooring & consumer products & info on any accident or safety violation since 1974.Documents encl.

Accession Number: ML19270G011

Date Released: Friday, October 25, 2024

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• ML20128P289 - Further response to FOIA request for info on sites involved in commercial irradiation of medical instruments,wood & wood flooring & consumer products & info on any accident or safety violation since 1974.Documents encl. (10 page(s), 5/2/1985)
• ML20128P812 - Insp Rept 30-08985/76-02 on 761117.Noncompliance noted: failure to rept that individual working in restricted area received whole body radiation dose of 1.4 rems during Third Quarter 1976. (8 page(s), 11/17/1976)
• ML20128P856 - Discusses Insp Repts 30-05282/76-01,30-06990/76-01, 30-05283/7601 & 30-05284/76-01 on 760122.No noncompliance noted. (2 page(s), 2/10/1976)
• ML20126B007 - Responds to NRC 800109 ltr re violations noted in IE insp of License 29-02786-06 on 791218.Corrective actions:wipe tests on two 2.0 mCi of Ni-63 indicated less than 50 dpm & wipe tests to be performed routinely at 6-month intervals. (5 page(s), 1/21/1980)
• ML20128P867 - Discusses Insp Rept 30-08985/77-01 on 770427 & 28 & forwards notice of violation.Analysis of samples taken for independent measurement in regional ofc to indicate contamination in excess of licensee survey results. (3 page(s), 5/17/1977)
• ML20128P315 - Insp Findings & Licensee Ack on 760420 of License 06-13514-01.Insp findings:no noncompliance or unsafe conditions found. (5 page(s), 4/20/1976)
• ML20128P494 - Advises that Region I performed insp of pool irradiator described in licensee 740808 application & 741115 & 1206 ltrs re license 29-15364-01.Equipment & operation of irradiators as described in application & ltrs. (1 page(s), 2/11/1975)
• ML20128P916 - Responds to NRC 770517 ltr re violations noted in Insp Rept 30-08985/77-01.Corrective actions:areas posted w/appropriate signs & wastes will be disposed of by end of June. (1 page(s), 6/13/1977)
• ML20128P480 - Insp Rept 30-06891/82-01 on 820802 of License 06-13514-01. Noncompliance noted:no leak test certificate & test performed at interval greater than 6 months & no records of semiannual or annual audits. (11 page(s), 8/6/1982)
• ML20128P968 - Insp Repts 30-05284/79-02 & 30-06990/79-02 on 791218. Noncompliance noted:failure to perform leak test on chromatograph containing Ni-63.Supporting documentation encl. (7 page(s), 1/3/1980)
• ML20128P817 - Submits insp findings on 740724 & 25 of License 29-02786-03, per J Davis 740529 memo.Licensee has not recognized any losses or leakage of sys used to contain radioactivity. (2 page(s), 1/28/1975)
• ML20128P897 - Discusses Insp Rept 30-06990/77-01 on 771021.No noncompliance noted. (2 page(s), 11/4/1977)
• ML20128Q022 - Irradiator insp rept for License 29-02786-03 on 810629. No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:scope of program,exposure evaluation,surveys,instrumentation & training re std & emergency procedures. (9 page(s), 6/29/1981)
• ML20128Q055 - Ack receipt of 740906 ltr informing NRC of steps taken to correct violations noted in insp of License 29-15345-02.No activity in accord w/AEC regulatory requirements unless specifically authorized in AEC license. (1 page(s), 9/17/1974)
• ML20128Q095 - Special Insp Rept 30-08985/78-02 on 780608.No noncompliance noted.Major area inspected:organization,licensee internal audits,training & instructions to employees,radiation protection procedures & matls,facilities & instruments. (9 page(s), 6/14/1978)
• ML20128Q079 - Responds to NRC 780222 ltr re violations in Insp Repts 30-08985/78-01 & 30-10036/78-01.Corrective actions:Eberline Model MS-2 single pulse height analyzer ordered to improve capability to detect removable contamination in water. (2 page(s), 3/6/1978)
• ML20128P378 - Advises that licensee should be scheduled for special insp during Mar 1976. (1 page(s), 12/19/1975)
• ML20128P936 - Insp Repts 30-05283/79-01 & 30-05284/79-01 on 790307.No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:organization, licensee internal audits,training & instruction to employee & radiation protection procedures. (9 page(s), 3/14/1979)
• ML20128P886 - Discusses Insp Rept 30-06990/76-02 on 761230-770114.No noncompliance noted.Samples of irradiator pool water taken to be analyzed in regional ofc to verify licensee capability to analyze contaminants.Supporting documentation encl. (8 page(s), 1/25/1977)
• ML20128P904 - Ack receipt of 770517 ltr informing NRC of steps taken to correct violation noted in Insp Rept 30-08985/77-01. (1 page(s), 6/20/1977)
• ML20128Q001 - Discusses Insp Repts 30-08985/78-01 & 30-10036/78-01 on 780131 & forwards notice of violation.Samples taken for independent measurement to verify licensee capability to analyze removable contamination in water. (2 page(s), 2/22/1978)
• ML20128P875 - Insp Rept 30-06990/76-02 on 761230-770114.No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:organizational,licensee audits, training & instructions,radiation protection procedures & matl facilities & instruments. (8 page(s), 12/30/1976)
• ML20128Q130 - Advises that insp of pool irradiator described in 740808 application for License 29-15364-01 performed on 750121. Equipment & operation of pool irradiator is as described in application. (2 page(s), 1/31/1975)
• ML20128P441 - Insp Rept 30-06891/80-01 on 800417 of License 06-13514-01. Areas insp:mgt meeting program requirements & independent insp effort. (9 page(s), 4/30/1980)
• ML20126B011 - Discusses IE insp of Licenses 29-02786-03 & 29-02786-06 on 791218 & forwards notice of violation. (2 page(s), 1/9/1980)
• ML20128P787 - Special Insp Rept 30-08985/76-01 on 760728.No special problems noted.Major areas inspected:radiological safety measures to control hazard of external or internal exposure of personnel. (6 page(s), 7/28/1976)
• ML20128P414 - Insp Findings & Licensee Ack on 771121 of License 06-13514-01.Insp findings:no noncompliance or unsafe conditions found. (1 page(s), 11/21/1977)
• ML20128Q105 - RO Insp Rept 74-01 of License 29-15354-02 on 740614 & 21. Noncompliance noted:failure to post notices to workers & possession of 8,000-Ci Co-60 sealed source unauthorized on license.Supporting documentation encl. (10 page(s), 8/14/1974)
• ML20125A501 - Discusses IE insp of License 29-15364-01 on 790215.No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:plans to release portion of Parsippany facility for unrestricted use. (2 page(s), 2/27/1979)
• ML20128Q016 - Notice of violation from insp on 780131. (1 page(s), 2/22/1978)
• ML20128P334 - Forwards Bulletin 74-07, "Personnel Overexposure - Irradiation Facility." Action to be taken identified in Section B. (1 page(s), 6/28/1976)
• ML20128P474 - Discusses insp of Licenses 29-02786-03 & 29-02786-06 on 740724-25 & notice of violation. (2 page(s), 8/7/1974)
• ML20128Q205 - Irradiator insp rept for License 29-15364-01 on 801210. No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:scope of program,exposure,evaluation,surveys,instrumentation & training re std & emergency procedures. (10 page(s), 12/10/1980)
• ML20128Q140 - Special Insp Rept 30-08985/79-03 on 790907 & 1106.No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:progress in reducing contamination levels prior to releasing portion of facility for unrestricted use. (4 page(s), 9/18/1979)
• ML20128Q113 - Handwritten irradiator insp rept on 781019.No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:scope of program,exposure evaluation,surveys,instrumentation,evaluation of effluent & training re std & emergency procedures & NRC regulations. (9 page(s), 10/19/1978)
• ML20128P848 - Notification of overexposure of employee during quarter ending 760924 (ref 10CFR20.405a).Individual received 1.508 rem dose,exceeding lifetime dose. (1 page(s), 4/1/1977)
• ML20128P445 - Insp Rept 30-06891/83-01 on 831230 of License 06-13514-01. No noncompliance noted.Areas inspected:mgt meeting,program requirements & independent insp effort. (10 page(s), 1/12/1984)
• ML20128P763 - Insp Rept 30-08985/75-01 on 751022.Noncompliance noted: failure to rept results of 750319 leak test taken on Cs-137 sealed sources in excess of 0.05 uCi. (7 page(s), 10/22/1975)
• ML20128P796 - Discusses Insp Rept 30-08985/76-01 on 760728.No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:exam of radiological safety control procedures implemented following contamination from Co-60 sources reported in 760720 ltr. (2 page(s), 8/12/1976)
• ML20128P462 - Discusses insp of License 06-13514-01 on 800417.No noncompliance noted.Areas inspected:exam of procedures & representative records,interviews w/personnel & observations by inspector. (1 page(s), 5/20/1980)
• ML19270G010 - IE Insp Findings & Licenseee Ack dtd 790307 of License 29-02786-05 & 29-02786-06.Insp findings:no items of noncompliance. (1 page(s), 3/7/1979)
• ML20128P346 - Bulletin 74-07, "Personnel Overexposure - Irradiation Facility." (2 page(s), 6/28/1974)
• ML20128P687 - Special Insp Rept 30-08985/75-01 on 750121.No violation noted.Major areas inspected:conformance of irradiator operation w/representations made in 741206 application & 741115 & 1206 ltrs. (10 page(s), 1/29/1975)
• ML20126B018 - Notice of violation from insp on 791218.Noncompliance noted: failure to test chromatograph detector containing Ni-63 for contamination or leakage at 6-month intervals. (1 page(s), 1/9/1980)
• ML20128P429 - Insp Rept 30-06891/77-01 on 771121 of License 06-13514-01. No noncompliance noted.Areas inspected:mgt meeting program requirements & independent insp effort. (10 page(s), 11/23/1977)
• ML20126B003 - Ack receipt of 800121 ltr informing NRC of steps taken to correct violations noted in IE insp of Licenses 29-02786-03 & 29-02786-06 on 791218. (1 page(s), 2/1/1980)
• ML20128P779 - Notice of violation from insp on 740724-25.Violation noted: radwaste barrels not checked to assure no significant contamination on exteriors.Supporting documentation encl. (55 page(s), 8/7/1974)
• ML20125A435 - Discusses IE Inspec#78-03 on 781019 re activities per NRC Lic#29-15364-01 during which no items of noncompliance were noted.Test of irradiator entry control devices on each shift before entry will be reviewed later. (2 page(s), 11/3/1978)
• ML20126E071 - Responds to NRC 801125 ltr re violations noted in IE insp of License 45-11496-01 on 801021-23.Corrective actions: instrument sent to manufacturer for full calibr certification. (1 page(s), 12/11/1980)
• ML20128P808 - Responds to violation identified in insp of Licenses 29-02786-03 & 29-02786-06.Corrective actions:measurements for radioactivity will be taken 3 ft from drum exterior surface & matl tagged when appropriate. (4 page(s), 8/26/1974)
• ML20128Q136 - Special Insp Rept 30-08985/79-02 on 790727.Noncompliance noted:on 790727,radiation levels along wall outside radioactive matls storage area high enough that individual continuously in area will receive excessive dose. (9 page(s), 7/28/1979)
• ML20126E567 - Discusses IE insp of License 29-15364-01 on 801210.No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:wipe samples of floors & equipment in facility & water sample taken from source storage pool. (1 page(s), 1/7/1981)
• ML20128Q117 - Irradiator insp rept of License 29-15364-01 on 741212 & 13. No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:scope of program,exposure evaluation,surveys,interlocks into high radiation area & instrumentation. (6 page(s), 12/12/1974)
• ML20128P519 - Forwards Insp Rept 30-08985/75-01 on 750121.No violation or safety items observed. (4 page(s), 1/31/1975)
• ML20128P767 - Discusses Insp Rept 30-08985/75-01 on 751022 & forwards notice of violation. (2 page(s), 11/4/1975)
• ML20128Q120 - Special Insp Rept 30-08985/79-01 on 790215.No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:licensee plans to release front portion of facility to landlord on or about 790501. (4 page(s), 2/16/1978)
• ML20128Q070 - Ack receipt of 780306 ltr informing NRC of steps taken to correct violations noted in Insp Repts 30-08985/78-01 & 30-10036/78-01. (1 page(s), 3/22/1978)
• ML20128P401 - Submits info re source wipe test for leakage at North Canaan,CT radiation facility,per 770125 telcon request.No trace of radioactive contamination found on pads. (1 page(s), 1/25/1977)
• ML20128Q190 - Discusses insp of License 29-15364-01 on 801210.Licensee revealed that labor problems experienced from attempts of certain employees to organize union at facility. (1 page(s), 12/17/1980)
• ML20128Q961 - Submits interim response to NRC 761206 ltr re Insp Rept 30-08985/76-02.Full response will be forwarded by 770112. (1 page(s), 1/4/1977)
• ML20128Q040 - Insp Rept 30-05284/81-01 on 810629.No noncompliance noted. Major areas inspected:organization,radiation protection procedures & followup on previous insp findings. (9 page(s), 7/9/1981)
• ML20128P833 - Ack receipt of 770112 & 0401 ltrs & 770401 rept in response to NRC 761206 & 770201 ltrs re steps taken to correct violation noted in Insp Rept 30-08985/76-02. (1 page(s), 4/29/1977)
• ML20126E075 - Notice of violation from insp on 801021-23.Noncompliance noted:portable survey meter had not received annual insp. (1 page(s), 11/25/1980)
• ML20128P366 - Insp Findings & Licensee Ack dtd on 740830 of License 06-13514-01.Insp findings:no noncompliance or unsafe conditions found. (9 page(s), 8/30/1974)
• ML20126E067 - Ack receipt of 801211 ltr informing NRC of steps taken to correct violations noted in IE insp of License 45-11496-01 on 801021-23. (1 page(s), 12/19/1980)
• ML20126E072 - Discusses IE insp of License 45-11496-01 on 801021-13 & forwards notice of violation. (2 page(s), 11/25/1980)
• ML20128P772 - Notice of violation from insp on 751022. (1 page(s), 11/4/1975)
• ML20128Q007 - Limited Special Insp Rept 30-06990/80-01 on 800805.Limited special insp due to 800731 fire in irradiator room during mapping.Fire apparently caused by spontaneous combustion of cardboard filler being used to simulate samples. (10 page(s), 8/7/1980)
• ML20128Q084 - Notice of violation from insp on 740614 & 21. (2 page(s), 8/15/1974)
• ML20128Q109 - Discusses Insp Rept 30-08985/78-02 on 780608.No noncompliance noted.Samples taken for independent measurement to verify licensee capability to identify radioactive contaminants in facility & effluents. (2 page(s), 6/22/1978)
• ML20128P842 - Further response to Insp Rept 30-08985/76-02 & 770325 meeting re overexposure of individual.Corrective actions include:regulating control program to limit individual exposure to below 1.25 rem per quarter. (2 page(s), 4/1/1977)
• ML20128P837 - Insp Rept 30-06990/76-01 on 760122.No noncompliance noted. Major areas inspected:responsibilities & qualifications of users,radiation safety officers & mgt internal audits & qualification & competence of instructions. (10 page(s), 1/22/1976)
• ML20128Q069 - Responds to violations noted in insp of License 29-15345-02 on 740614 & 21.Application for amend to License 29-15345-02 submitted on 740624,emergency instructions posted on 740621 & notices to workers posted on 740622. (2 page(s), 9/6/1974)
• ML20128P880 - Notice of violation from insp on 770427 & 28. (1 page(s), 5/17/1977)
• ML20128P955 - Insp Repts 30-08985/78-01 & 30-10036/78-01 on 780131. Noncompliance noted:failure to conduct surveys or evaluations of concentrations of radioactive matls in water effluent discharged from resin beds. (9 page(s), 2/10/1978)
• ML20128P791 - Ack receipt of 740826 ltr informing AEC of steps taken to correct violations noted in insp of Licenses 29-02786-03 & 29-02786-06. (1 page(s), 8/29/1974)
• ML20128Q126 - Discusses insp of License 29-15364-01 on 741212 & 13.No violation noted. (2 page(s), 12/31/1974)
• ML20128Q036 - Special Insp Rept 30-08985/82-01 on 820622.No noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:training & instructions to employees,radiation protection procedures & matls facilities & instruments. (12 page(s), 6/24/1982)
• ML20125E159 - Notice of violation from insp on 791106.Noncompliance noted: failure to limit radiation dosage to whole body of one individual for second quarter of 1979. (1 page(s), 12/10/1979)
• ML20128Q074 - Forwards Insp Rept 74-01 of License 29-15354-02 & notice of violation. (2 page(s), 8/15/1974)
• ML20125A431 - Discusses IE Inspec#78-01 on 781006 re activities per Lic#29-02786-03,during which no items of noncompliance were noted. (2 page(s), 11/2/1978)
• ML20128P908 - Insp Rept 30-06690/78-01 on 781006.No noncompliance noted. Major areas inspected:organization,licensee internal audits, training & instructions to employees,radiation protection procedures & matls,facilities & instruments. (9 page(s), 10/20/1978)
• ML20128Q045 - Insp Rept 30-06990/83-01 on 830818.Noncompliance noted: failure to test interlock prior to operation after days when operations not continuously uninterrupted. (10 page(s), 8/23/1983)