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Addl response to FOIA request for documents re receipt, processing,storage or removal of source matl at Canonsburg, PA site,Vitro Mfg Co & Vitro Rare Metals Co.Forwards documents listed in App A.

Accession Number: ML20028A762

Date Released: Friday, October 25, 2024

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• ML20028A761 - Addl response to FOIA request for documents re receipt, processing,storage or removal of source matl at Canonsburg, PA site,Vitro Mfg Co & Vitro Rare Metals Co.Forwards documents listed in App A. (5 page(s), 10/25/1982)
• ML20028A945 - Requests renewal of License SUC-315.Commonwealth of PA 640424 ltr notifying Vitro Corp of America that bldgs & ground released for occupancy encl. (3 page(s), 6/2/1964)
• ML20028A893 - Forwards RS Cleveland 630308 ltr & compliance insp rept of License SUC-315 on 621220,630103 & 0218.Vitro Corp of America may be required to decontaminate property & bldgs prior to vacating site. (1 page(s), 3/18/1963)
• ML20028A775 - Confirms 651223 & 30 telcons w/consultant J Murphy & Allied-Crossroads Nuclear Corp re Commission approval to transfer facility to individuals w/o appropriate AEC source matl licenses. (1 page(s), 1/5/1966)
• ML20028A914 - Forwards RT Ruder 650219 ltr formally requesting authorization for burial of U tailings in lagoon area of former Canonsburg,PA site. (4 page(s), 2/23/1965)
• ML20028A948 - Ack receipt of 631203 ltr & encls informing AEC of steps taken to correct licensing program deficiencies noted in 631101 notice of violation.Awaits receipt of survey rept scheduled for completion by 640131. (1 page(s), 12/17/1963)
• ML20028A855 - Forwards trip rept of 630521 visit to Canonsburg,PA for onsite tour to determine extent of radioactive contamination. (2 page(s), 7/25/1963)
• ML20028A829 - Summarizes 631121 telcons w/E Little of Vitro Corp of America re requested 10-day extension to reply to notice of violation concerning Canonsburg,PA operation. (1 page(s), 11/21/1963)
• ML20028A927 - Forwards AEC 640814 ltr to Vitro Corp of America in response to 641001 telcon request.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 10/5/1964)
• ML20028A835 - Forwards followup compliance insp rept of License SUC-315 on 631009 & 16. (3 page(s), 10/25/1963)
• ML20028A824 - Forwards results of 640423 health physics survey of former Canonsburg,PA site & transmittal memo. (1 page(s), 4/30/1964)
• ML20028A964 - Proposes that U stockpiles on Canonsburg,PA site be covered w/UNOLITE-230-S to prevent spread of radiation,pending development of permanent solution for cleanup of waste matls & surface contamination. (4 page(s), 7/15/1963)
• ML20028A818 - Informs of recent exchanges in correspondence between Vitro Corp of America,NRC & Allied Crossroads Nuclear Corp re results of Region 1 soil samples taken from lagoon area of former Canonsburg,PA site on 631009. (1 page(s), 8/20/1964)
• ML20028A838 - Requests expeditious processing of followup compliance insp rept for License SUC-315 on 631009. (1 page(s), 10/22/1963)
• ML20028A811 - Discusses proposed visit to Canonsburg,PA site during wk of 640907 for insp to determine suitability of lagoon area for burial of U-bearing residues. (4 page(s), 8/27/1964)
• ML20028A764 - Forwards PR Nelson 640619 memo transmitting results of 640413 health physics survey. (1 page(s), 6/26/1964)
• ML20028A780 - Forwards Div of Matls Licensing 651006 memo requesting expedited final closeout insp of Canonsburg,PA site by Div of Compliance. (3 page(s), 10/7/1965)
• ML20028A782 - Requests final closeout insp of Canonsburg,PA site by Div of Compliance to determine compliance w/specified radiation levels & to determine if disposal of U-bearing residues meets authorized procedures. (1 page(s), 10/6/1965)
• ML20028A947 - Comments on proposed press release re decontamination of bldgs & property near Canonsburg,PA site transmitted by 631126 ltr,per 631202 telcon. (5 page(s), 12/20/1963)
• ML20028B002 - Provides addl info to suppl 610512 application for source matl license,in response to 610526 request. (2 page(s), 5/29/1961)
• ML20028A992 - Requests 10-day extension to respond to 631101 notice of violation from compliance insp of License SUC-315 on 631009 & 16. (1 page(s), 11/21/1963)
• ML20028A863 - Summarizes 630604 interview w/J Curran of Vitro Corp of America re 621231 sale of Canonsburg,PA site. (1 page(s), 6/7/1963)
• ML20028A907 - Ack receipt of 650518 ltr informing NRC of proposed statement to be filed w/applicable land records of Canonsburg,PA site. (6 page(s), 5/28/1965)
• ML20028A946 - Confirms 631202 & 20 telcons re proposed press release transmitted by PA Dept of Health 631126 ltr.Release will not be issued. (1 page(s), 1/6/1964)
• ML20028A836 - Followup compliance insp rept of License SUC-315 on 631009 & 16.Noncompliance noted:warning signs not posted in high level radiation lagoon area. (12 page(s), 10/25/1963)
• ML20028A797 - Amends 650304 authorization for burial of U-bearing residue to include statement of average & max allowable external radiation levels at 2.5 ft above residue covering,in response to 650825 request. (1 page(s), 9/8/1965)
• ML20028A933 - Requests addl info re 640626 & 0715 applications for burial of U-bearing residues in lagoon area of former Canonsburg,PA site. (2 page(s), 8/14/1964)
• ML20028A883 - Clarifies content & quantity of U tailings at Canonsburg,PA site.Total weight calculated at 7,600 tons contrary to previously estimated 76,000 tons. (2 page(s), 4/2/1963)
• ML20028A831 - Summarizes 631119 telcon w/E Little of Vitro Corp of America re addl time needed to respond to 821101 notice of violation.Commonwealth of PA 631107 ltr approving interim solution for decontamination encl. (3 page(s), 11/19/1963)
• ML20028A765 - Forwards results of 640413 health physics survey.Results of 640319 survey also encl. (6 page(s), 6/19/1964)
• ML20028A839 - Forwards 631014 memo summarizing followup compliance insp of License SUC-315 on 631009.Samples collected during insp will be analyzed by ID Health & Safety Div. (1 page(s), 10/18/1963)
• ML20028B003 - Requests addl info re procedures & facilities used to prevent unauthorized persons from entering storage area & procedures for preventing spread of contamination to assist in reviewing 610512 application for source matl license. (1 page(s), 5/26/1961)
• ML20028B006 - Authorizes possession of & title to 48,000 tons milling byproduct residual matls imported from Canada & transfer of title to refined source matl. (1 page(s), 8/16/1956)
• ML20028A858 - Trip rept of 630531 visit to Canonsburg,PA for onsite tour to determine extent of radioactive contamination.Site map, industrial data sheet,photographs & sketch encl. (15 page(s), 6/4/1963)
• ML20028A934 - Forwards supplemental results of 640625 radiation survey of mud & soil samples collected in lagoon area of former Canonsburg,PA site. (3 page(s), 7/15/1964)
• ML20028A768 - Advises that Vitro Corp of America rept on effects of recent decontamination efforts in reducing radiation levels outside Bldgs 14 & 16 will be submitted,in response to D Harmon 640105 request to allow termination of license. (1 page(s), 1/11/1966)
• ML20028A827 - Forwards RW Kirkman 631127 memo transmitting results of environ samples collected on 631009 in Idaho Falls,ID. (1 page(s), 12/9/1963)
• ML20028A926 - Provides addl info re proposed program for burial of U- bearing residues in lagoon area of former Canonsburg,PA site,in response to 640814 ltr.Canon Development Co,Inc 641119 ltr confirming sale of Canonsburg,PA property encl. (6 page(s), 12/2/1964)
• ML20028A843 - Requests followup compliance insp of License SUC-315 be scheduled based on recommendations in encl RG Page 630918 memo & DA Nussbaumer 630912 memo.W/o encls. (2 page(s), 9/24/1963)
• ML20028A861 - Forwards R Handle 630607 memo summarizing 630603 discussion w/RG Cavanaugh re US Public Health Svc & WF Nischan telcon concerning sale of Canonsburg,PA site.RW Kirkman 630607 memo confirming sale of property also encl. (2 page(s), 6/7/1963)
• ML20028A772 - Informs that Region 1/PA Dept of Public Health closeout radiation survey performed on 651101-02,per D Nussbaumer 651006 request. (2 page(s), 11/10/1965)
• ML20028B010 - Submits application for license to import 22.5 tons milling byproduct residual matl from Canada. (2 page(s), 4/26/1956)
• ML20028A901 - Compliance insp rept of License SUC-315 on 621220,630103 & 0218.Noncompliance noted:warning signs not posted in storage area for pile of U residues.Industrial data sheet,supporting documentation & photographs,encl. (31 page(s), 3/7/1963)
• ML20028A822 - Summarizes 640602 telcon w/EG Littel of Vitro Corp of America.Application for renewal of License SUC-315 will be submitted immediately. (1 page(s), 6/2/1964)
• ML20028A984 - Informs that 630502 ltr re activities under License SUC-315 being forwarded to corporate ofc in New York,NY. (2 page(s), 5/3/1963)
• ML20028A807 - Summarizes 650202 & 03 telcons w/Vitro Corp of America re proposed plan to bury U-bearing residues at former Canonsburg,PA site.PA Health Dept should not be contacted until 650212 to allow Dept review of Vitro application. (1 page(s), 2/5/1965)
• ML20028A830 - Trip rept of 631106 visit to Harrisburg,PA to discuss decontamination of Vitro Corp of America former Canonsburg, PA site & disposition of stored residues & tailings lagoon. (3 page(s), 11/19/1963)
• ML20028A826 - Forwards analytical results of soil,water & vegetation samples collected during 631009 followup insp of Canonsburg, PA site. (4 page(s), 1/3/1964)
• ML20028A787 - Requests termination of License SUC-315.Site decontamination,including burial & shielding of tailings, complete.Health physics survey encl. (6 page(s), 9/30/1965)
• ML20028A936 - Forwards summary & conclusion sheets & radio chemical rept to be attached to Allied-Crossroads Nuclear Corp geological studies on feasibility of placing U tailings in lagoon as final repository.Addl sample results forthcoming. (6 page(s), 6/26/1964)
• ML20028A771 - Confirms that results of Region 1 & PA Dept of Public Health 651101-02 closeout radiation survey & 651215 memo transmitted to D Harmon on 651217. (3 page(s), 12/21/1965)
• ML20028A805 - Discusses Vitro Corp of America proposed plan for burial of approx 7,000 tons of U-bearing residues & contaminated dirt in lagoon area of former Canonsburg,PA site. (2 page(s), 3/3/1965)
• ML20028A975 - Requests comments on encl draft press release re decontamination of Canonsburg,PA site. (4 page(s), 11/26/1963)
• ML20028A912 - Approves 640626,0715 & 1202 applications for burial of approx 7,000 tons U-bearing residues at Canonsburg,PA site. Authorization requires that notice be incorporated in land records.No restrictive covenant in deed of transfer needed. (2 page(s), 3/4/1965)
• ML20028A987 - Forwards Vitro Corp of America source matl license application & associated correspondence in response to 610707 ltr.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 8/15/1961)
• ML20028A769 - Forwards Region 1 closeout radiation survey rept of site insp on 651101-02.No conclusive evidence found to determine degree of compliance w/Div of Matls Licensing 630502 criteria.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 1/5/1966)
• ML20028A950 - Forwards extensive documentation to provide background for insp of License SUC-315 on 631009 & 16 to determine adequacy of interim decontamination procedures,in response to AEC 631101 & 29 ltrs. (28 page(s), 12/3/1963)
• ML20028A897 - Forwards compliance insp rept of License SUC-315 on 621220,630103 & 0218.Issue re extent of Vitro Corp of America responsbility for cleanup of equipment,bldgs & property should be addressed prior to enforcement action. (4 page(s), 3/8/1963)
• ML20028A918 - Solicits comments on Vitro Corp of America application for burial of U-bearing residues in lagoon area of former Canonsburg,PA site. (1 page(s), 1/25/1965)
• ML20028A852 - Summarizes 630812 meeting w/former Congressman J Van Zandt re status of decontamination of former Canonsburg,PA site & proposed mod to plan for temporary storage of U tailings. Telcon summary encl. (4 page(s), 8/13/1963)
• ML20028B005 - Authorizes possession of &/or title to 45,000 lb U-containing residues imported from Canada & transfer of title to residual byproduct. (1 page(s), 4/27/1956)
• ML20028A777 - Forwards Region 1/PA Dept of Public Health closeout radiation survey performed on 651101-02.Radiation levels meet Div of Matls Licensing 630502 criteria for lagoon area only. (26 page(s), 12/15/1965)
• ML20028B004 - Application for source matl license to permit 60-day storage of two residue stockpiles on former Canonsburg,PA site,pending transfer of matl to abandoned PA coal mine. (2 page(s), 5/12/1961)
• ML20028A996 - Submits notice of violation from compliance insp of License SUC-315 on 631009 & 16.Noncompliance noted:warning signs not posted in vicinity of U stock-pile & lagoon area. (7 page(s), 11/1/1963)
• ML20028A997 - Ack receipt of 630522 ltr in response to 630502 notice of violation from compliance insp of License SUC-315 & 630604 site visit.Addl info re Items 2 & 3 on decontamination of unrestricted areas should be submitted within 20 days. (5 page(s), 6/28/1963)
• ML20028A943 - Forwards 640319 health physics survey results of bldgs & grounds near Canonsburg,PA site.Final disposition of U- bearing waste pile in Section B not yet determined. (4 page(s), 3/19/1964)
• ML20028A833 - Summarizes 631016 meeting w/PA State Health Dept re status of Vitro Corp of America former Canonsburg,PA site. (1 page(s), 11/1/1963)
• ML20028A864 - Summarizes J Villforth of US Public Health Svc telcon re 630531 visit to Canonsburg,PA site. (2 page(s), 6/3/1963)
• ML20028A930 - Forwards ltr transmitted to RT Ruder on 640814.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 8/24/1964)
• ML20028A810 - Summarizes 641125 meeting w/E Littel of Vitro Corp of America re draft reply to NRC 640814 request for addl info on Vitro application for burial of U-bearing residues in lagoon areas of former Canonsburg,PA site. (2 page(s), 12/4/1964)
• ML20028B000 - Requests procedures for containment or disposal of milling byproduct residual matl outlined in Vitro Corp of America 610512 & 29 source matl license applications. (1 page(s), 7/7/1961)
• ML20028A957 - Responds to AEC 630502 ltr re violations noted during noncompliance insp of License SUC-315.Corrective actions: U stockpile & associated areas posted w/caution signs & labels.Vitro Corp of America 630711 ltr to F Buckley encl. (6 page(s), 5/22/1963)
• ML20028A886 - Summarizes 630321 telcon w/J Murphy of Allied Maint Corp re recommendations for decontamination of 19 bldgs & disposal of 76,000 tons of U tailings from Canonsburg,PA site.Visit to WA headquarters planned for early Apr 1963. (3 page(s), 3/29/1963)
• ML20028A941 - Forwards draft results of Allied-Crossroads Nuclear Corp geological survey of lagoon area near Canonsburg,PA site, consisting of narrative rept,tabled calculations & maps. (20 page(s), 6/8/1964)
• ML20028A999 - Notifies that License SUC-315,Condition 8,amended per 630715 request.Results of health physics analyses & surveys showing compliance w/630502 decontamination procedures requested. (5 page(s), 8/14/1963)
• ML20028A977 - Forwards Vitro Corp of America 610512,29 & 630715 ltrs & AEC 610512,29 & 630814 ltrs.W/o encls. (1 page(s), 11/1/1963)
• ML20028A798 - IE Insp Findings & Licensee Ack dtd 650819 of License SUC- 315.Insp findings:no noncompliance noted. (2 page(s), 8/19/1965)
• ML20028A840 - Summarizes followup compliance insp of License SUC-315 on 631009.Noncompliance noted:warning signs not posted in high level radiation lagoon area. (1 page(s), 10/14/1963)
• ML20028A799 - Requests that final radiation surveys be performed at 2.5 ft or gonada height of 0.2 m/h & max of 0.5 m/h.Geiger counters should be set at zero prior to survey to establish ref point & to maintain consistency w/instruments. (3 page(s), 8/25/1965)
• ML20028A808 - Summarizes 650118 telcon w/J Lieben of State of PA Dept of Health re pending Vitro Corp of America application for burial of U-bearing residues on former Canonsburg,PA site. Application not yet received. (2 page(s), 1/21/1965)
• ML20028A778 - Forwards Region 1 651110 telex re results of radiation closeout survey on 651101 & 02.Survey forthcoming. (3 page(s), 11/12/1965)
• ML20028A803 - Summarizes 650302 telcon w/J Lieben of State of PA Health Dept re Vitro Corp of America proposal to bury U-bearing residues on former plant site in Canonsburg,PA. (1 page(s), 3/3/1965)
• ML20028A800 - Informs that onsite health physics survey will begin on 650802. (1 page(s), 7/27/1965)
• ML20028B009 - Submits application for license to import approx 48,000 tons milling byproduct residue matl from Canada. (1 page(s), 8/8/1956)
• ML20028A828 - Forwards results of environ samples collected on 631009 in Idaho Falls,ID. (3 page(s), 11/27/1963)
• ML20028A974 - Informs that filing date for reply to 631101 notice of violation extended to 631205,per 631121 request. (1 page(s), 11/29/1963)
• ML20028A981 - Forwards Allied-Crossroads Nuclear Corp health physics survey of Canonsburg,PA site.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 7/26/1963)
• ML20028A792 - Forwards 650930 health physics survey rept of waste pile, lagoon & plant area. (7 page(s), 9/30/1965)
• ML20028A940 - Ack receipt of 640602 application for renewal of License SUC-315.License will not expire until Commission review of application complete.Oversize drawing of tailings pond encl. Aperture card available in PDR. (2 page(s), 6/10/1964)
• ML20028A881 - Forwards notice of violation from compliance insp of License SUC-315 on 621220,630103 & 0218.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 4/25/1963)
• ML20028A921 - Forwards ltr addressed to RT Ruder of Vitro Corp of America inadvertently transmitted to NRC.W/o encl. (1 page(s), 1/21/1965)
• ML20028B007 - Authorizes possession of &/or title to 100,000 lb U-containing residues imported from Canada & transfer of title to residual byproducts. (1 page(s), 11/15/1955)
• ML20028B008 - Submits application for license to import one carload milling byproduct residue matl from Canada. (2 page(s), 11/14/1955)
• ML20028A847 - Trip rept of 630619 visit to Canonsburg,PA to discuss two preliminary proposals for disposal of approx 4,500 tons of sand residues containing source matl. (3 page(s), 8/14/1963)
• ML20028A971 - Responds to AEC 630502 & 0628 ltrs re violations noted during compliance insp of License SUC-315 on 630604. Resolution of Item 2 awaits owner permission to relocate contaminated stockpiles to restricted area. (8 page(s), 7/17/1963)
• ML20028A924 - Forwards PA Dept of Health 641228 ltr re proposed burial of approx 7,000 tons U ore residues in lagoon area of former Canonsburg,PA site. (3 page(s), 1/21/1965)