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HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 1 of 28 TP-1 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Radioactive Materials Handling and Accountability.

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1 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 1 of 28 TP-1 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Radioactive Materials Handling and Accountability HPT 001.310

2 Rev. 0 Page 2 of 28 TP-2 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Enabling Objectives Define: BSM Controller BSM Custodian Byproduct Material Item Control Area NORM Physical Inventory Source

3 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 3 of 28 TP-3 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Enabling Objectives Define: - Sealed Source - Exempt Source - Non-Exempt Source - Source Material - User - Special Nuclear Material

4 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 4 of 28 TP-4 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Enabling Objectives Identify License-Containing Document Identify TVAN BSM Procedure State BSM Controller Responsibilities State BSM Custodian Responsibilities Tell SNM Controller Responsibilities

5 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 5 of 28 TP-5 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Enabling Objectives Identify Radioactive Materials Receipt Org. Identify Receipt Survey Time Period Identify NRC Regulation for Exempt Quantities Identify NRC Regulation for Distribution of Exempt Quantities State Inventory Requirements/Procedures

6 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 6 of 28 TP-6 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Enabling Objectives Tell Actions for Lost/Stolen Sources Identify Leak Test Requirements State Leak Test Procedures Calculate Leak Test Smear Activity Identify BSM Disposal Organization

7 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 7 of 28 TP-7 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Basis Documents Code of Federal Regulations Plant Technical Specifications -- Operating License -- BSM/SNM Authorization TVAN Procedures -- SPP-5.6, “Controlling Byproduct and Source Material” -- SPP-5.8, “Special Nuclear Material Control”

8 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 8 of 28 TP-8 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program BSM Controller Individual in RADCON Responsible for BSM Source Control Directs and Maintains Facility BSM Program Maintains Copies of Records -- Receipt -- Transfer -- Inventory -- Leak Test -- Disposal

9 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 9 of 28 TP-9 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program BSM Custodian Responsible for BSM Control Within User Group Controls BSM Sources Assigned to Group Provides & Maintains Storage Area for Group Keeps Inventory & Leak Test Records Accessible

10 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 10 of 28 TP-10 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program SNM Custodian Reactor Engineering Representative Responsible for Management of All SNM at the Site -- Supply/Receipt Control -- Internal Control -- Isotopic Inventories -- Shipping Control

11 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 11 of 28 TP-11 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Procuring Radioactive Materials Requests for BSM made by -- BSM Custodian -- User Groups BSM Controller ensures: -- Materials Actually Needed -- Materials Not Available Onsite -- Adequate Controls by Custodian/User Group RADCON/BSM Controller Approves Request SNMC Approves Requests for Nonfuel SNM

12 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 12 of 28 TP-12 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Receiving Radioactive Materials Packages Must Meet 10CFR20.1906 Requirements Received by Site Nuclear Stores Inspect Packages for Leakage or Damage RADCON Surveys Package| -- Within 3 Hours For White I, Yellow II or III Packages Opened in Presence of RADCON

13 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 13 of 28 TP-13 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Inspect Packages for Damage

14 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 14 of 28 TP-14 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Receipt of Special Nuclear Materials SNMC Opens Unsealed Packages Within Two Days of Receipt -- Conduct Piece Count to Verify Content Verify Seals Intact With Correct Seal Numbers for Sealed Containers Reconcile any Differences Report Receipt to Nuclear Fuels

15 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 15 of 28 TP-15 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program BSM Storage Accountability & Use Properly Label All Sources and/or Containers Storage Locations Approved by BSM Controller Administrative Controls -- Records Assigning Custodians -- Inventory or List of All Sources -- Records of Source Assignments

16 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 16 of 28 TP-16 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Assignment of Sources User Accountable for Control, Handling, and Return of Sources Individual User May Not Transfer Assignment Any Nonexempt Source Not in Its Assigned Storage Location MUST be Signed For. Only Individuals Authorized by the Assigned BSM Custodian or Controller May Sign Out Licensed Sources

17 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 17 of 28 TP-17 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Exempt Sources Exempt Concentrations and Exempt Quantities Defined by 10 CFR 30.14 and 10 CFR 30.18 Exempt Concentrations and Exempt Quantities Listed in 10 CFR 30.70 and 10 CFR 30.71 Distribution of Exempt Sources Authorized by 10 CFR 32

18 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 18 of 28 TP-18 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Control of SNM SNMC Ensures RADCON Requirements Met All Transfers of SNM Documented Nonfuel SNM Identified on Inventory Records ICAs Established for Physical Security SNMC Authorizes Transfers Into, Out of, or Within an ICA Calibration Sources Removed from ICA Must be Signed Out to Personal Custody of User

19 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 19 of 28 TP-19 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program BSM Source Inventory Conducted Semiannually Inventory All Sources Containing: -- > 100 µCi of Beta and/or Gamma -- > 5 µCi of Alpha -- Certain Sources with Exempt Quantities That Exceed 100 µCi Verify by Direct Observation or Detection by Survey Instruments

20 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 20 of 28 TP-20 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program “Found” BSM Sources Take Positive Control Notify BSM Controller BSM Controller Will: -- Report to RADCON Superintendent -- Report to Shift Manager -- Document the Occurrence -- Forward Report to RADCON Superintendent

21 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 21 of 28 TP-21 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program “Lost” BSM Sources If Quantity Greater Than 10 Times 10CFR20, Appendix C, or 1,000 Times the Aggregate, BSM Controller will: -- Document the Occurrence -- Notify the RADCON Superintendent -- Notify the Shift Manager for Reportability Determination For Lesser Quantities, Document & Report to RADCON Superintendent

22 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 22 of 28 TP-22 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Leak Testing BSM Leak Test All Sources Containing: -- > 100 µCi of Beta and/or Gamma -- > 5 µCi of Alpha -- Certain Sources with Exempt Quantities That Exceed 100 µCi Stored Sources When Removed from Storage Start-up Sources Prior to Installation Upon Receipt, if not Performed in 6 Months Following Repair or Maintenance on Source

23 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 23 of 28 TP-23 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program General Guidelines for Conducting Leak Tests Use Dry Smears or Swabs Wipe Encapsulated Sources Directly Wipe Container of Plated/Mylar Window Sources Wipe External Surfaces of Enclosed Sources Wipe Housing Internals of Sources that move through a Housing

24 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 24 of 28 TP-24 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Evaluating Leak Test Smears Use the Equation: Activity (µCi) = Gross Counts – Bkg Counts (Detector Eff)(2.22 E6) If Activity ≥ 0.005 µCi -- Withdraw From Use or Control Access -- Document & Report to RADCON Superintendent

25 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 25 of 28 TP-25 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program SNM Inventory Conducted Annually by SNM Custodian ICA Inventories Completed Within 30 Days From Start Use Direct Verification Where Possible Updating Last Inventory Acceptable Verification of Type-E Metal Seals Integrity Transmit Records to Management Services Within 60 Days

26 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 26 of 28 TP-26 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Transfer & Disposal of RAM BSM Returned to BSM Controller for Transfer or Disposal Coordinate with RadWaste for Transfer Obtain RadWaste Concurrence for Disposal Shipments Prepared by RadWaste in Accordance with RMSM SNM Ensures Packages Containing SNM are Prepared & Controlled per RMSM

27 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 27 of 28 TP-27 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program QA Records BSM Source Receipt Records Facility-Specific Inventory Forms Forms for: -- Receipt -- Offsite Transfer -- Disposal Leak Test Documentation

28 HPT001.310 Rev. 0 Page 28 of 28 TP-28 TVAN Technical Training Health Physics (RADCON) Initial Training Program Summary NRC Regulations and TVAN Procedures RADCON Responsible for BSM Control -- BSM Controller from RADCON -- BSM Custodian for User Groups SNM Custodian for Special Nuclear Material Control BSM Controller & Custodians Perform Inventory & Leak Tests RadWaste Responsible for Disposal and/or Shipment


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