ML12261A265
| ML12261A265 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | West Valley Demonstration Project, P00M-032 |
| Issue date: | 07/30/2012 |
| From: | Bembia P State of NY, Energy Research & Development Authority |
| To: | Glenn C NRC/FSME/DWMEP/DURLD |
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| Download: ML12261A265 (2) | |
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July 30, 2012 Mr. Chad Glenn, Sr. Program Manager FSME/DWMEP/DURLD MS T-8-F5, TWFN U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11545 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
SUBJECT:
Transmittal of the Radiation Protection Program for the Non-SDA, Non-WVDP Portions of the Western New York Nuclear Service Center
Dear Mr. Glenn:
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has completed the development of a Radiation Protection Program (RPP) for the non-SDA, non-WVDP portions of the Western New York Nuclear Service Center (Center). The program, which was developed to meet the requirements of 10 CFR Part 20: Standards for Protection Against Radiation. was first discussed with you and other NRC staff during a conference call on March 3, 2011. 1 have enclosed a copy of the RPP plans and procedures for your information.
The program was prepared to provide a structured process for the review and approval of work activities that will be conducted on the non-SDA, non-WVDP portions of the Center where low-levels of Part 50-Licensed radioactive materials may be present. The U.S. Department of Energy does not provide radiation protection for NYSERDA's workers and contractors in these areas, and these areas fall outside the jurisdiction of the NYS Department of Health Radioactive Materials License for the State-Licensed Disposal Area.
During the March 3, 2011 conference call, you stated that NRC understands that NYSERDA was developing this RPP out of an abundance of caution; and that NRC had no objections to NYSERDA establishing an RPP as a framework for the review of such work activities. You also acknowledged that NRC was not formally requiring this program, and as such, NRC's review and approval of the program was not necessary prior to implementation. The program was formally implemented on July 17, 2012.
PJB/I 2amd0 I 9.ejt New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Albany Buffalo New York City West Valley Site 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203-6399 726 Exchange Street 485 Seventh Avenue Management Program (P) 1 (866) NYSERDA I (F) (518) 862-1091 Suite 821 Suite 1006 9030-B Route 219 Buffalo, NY New York, NY West Valley, NY nyserda.ny.gov I info@nyserda.org 14210-1484 10018-6815 14171-9500 (P) (716) 842-1522 (P) (212) 971-5342 (P) (716) 942-9960 Francis J. Murray, Jr., President and CEO (F) (716) 842-0156 (F) (518) 862-1091 (F) (716) 942-9961
Messr. Chad Glenn Page 2 July 30, 2012 If the plans and procedures for this RPP are revised over time, we will provide you with an electronic copy for your records.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact NYSERDA's Radiation Safety Officer, Edward Traverso, RPPT, at (716) 942-9960 at extension 4027.
Sincerely, WPALLEY SITE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Paul J. Bembia, Director EJT/amd
Enclosures:
- 1.
Copies of the RP-RPP plans and procedures
- 2.
Index of RP-RPP Plans and Procedures, dated 7/30/2012 cc:
B. C. Bower, DOE-WVDP (w/encs.)
E. J. Traverso, RPPT, RSO, NYSERDA-WV (w/o encs.)
J. L. Williams, NYSERDA-WV (w/o encs.).
D. A. Munro, NYSERDA-Albany (w/o encs.)
D. J. O'Hehir, NYSDEC, Albany (email w/encs.)
File: 10512-12 (w/encs.)