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[Docket No. 50–131; NRC–2016–0154]
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs;
Alan J. Blotcky Reactor Facility
Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
ACTION: License termination; issuance.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) is providing notice
of the termination of Facility Operating
License No. R–57 for the Alan J. Blotcky
Reactor Facility (AJBRF). The NRC has
terminated the license of the
decommissioned AJBRF at the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA or
the licensee) facility in Omaha,
Nebraska, and has released the site for
unrestricted use.
DATES: Notice of termination of Facility
Operating License No. R–57 given on
August 1, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID
NRC–2016–0154 when contacting the
NRC about the availability of
information regarding this document.
You may obtain publicly-available
information related to this document
using any of the following methods:
• Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov and search
for Docket ID NRC–2016–0154. Address
questions about NRC dockets to Carol
Gallagher; telephone: 301–415–3463;
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Conway, Office of Nuclear Material
Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, Washington DC
20555–0001; telephone: 301–415–1335;
email: Kimberly.Conway@nrc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
AJBRF in Omaha, Nebraska, was
operated by the Omaha Veterans
Administration Medical Center (VAMC)
to support nuclear medicine and
research programs conducted at the
Omaha VAMC. Between 1959 and 1965,
the facility was funded as a national
laboratory and employed approximately
30 people. The AJBRF was primarily
used for neutron activation of biological
samples, but was also used for training
Fort Calhoun Station nuclear power
reactor operators.
By letters dated September 21, 2004,
August 15, 2011, March 8, 2012, May
21, 2014, and November 12, 2014,
(ADAMS Accession Nos. ML042740512,
ML11255A334, ML12075A202,
ML14150A404 (Package),
ML14335A597, respectively), the
licensee submitted to the NRC an
application for amendment of Facility
Operating License No. R–57 for AJBRF.
The application requested NRC
approval of the AJBRF decommissioning
plan (DP). The NRC approved the
revised VA DP by Amendment No. 12
to License R–57, dated January 8, 2015
(ADAMS Package Accession No.
ML14318A624).
As required by the approved DP, the
VA submitted a Final Status Survey
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(FSS) Plan, dated October 15, 2015
(ADAMS Accession No. ML15299A385),
as a supplement to the DP. By letter
dated November 4, 2015 (ADAMS
Accession No. ML15302A508), the NRC
reviewed the FSS Plan and determined
that it was consistent with the guidance
in NUREG–1757, ‘‘Consolidated
Decommissioning Guidance’’ (ADAMS
Accession No. ML063000243); and
NUREG–1575, ‘‘Multi-Agency Radiation
Survey and Site Investigation Manual’’
(ADAMS Accession No. ML082470583).
On February 29, 2016, the VA
submitted its FSS Report (ADAMS
Accession No. ML16068A254) and
requested termination of the AJBRF
license. The report demonstrates that
the criteria for termination, set forth in
its DP and FSS Plan, have been
satisfied. The FSS Report indicates that
all individual radiological measurement
determinations made throughout the
facility for surface contamination (both
total and removable) were found to be
less than the criteria established in the
DP. Similarly, all sample results were
found to be less than the volumetric
radionuclide concentration criteria
established in the DP. Additionally, all
the radioactive wastes have been
removed from the facility, and
documentation regarding its removal
disposition is provided in the FSS
Report. As such, the NRC staff
determined that the survey results in the
report comply with the criteria in the
NRC-approved DP and the release
criteria in subpart E of part 20 of title
10 of the Code of Federal Regulations
(10 CFR).
On September 21–23, 2015 (ADAMS
Accession No. ML15316A495), Region
IV of the NRC conducted a routine
safety inspection at the AJBRF. The
inspection was an examination of the
VA’s licensed activities as they relate to
radiation safety and to compliance with
the Commission’s regulations and the
license conditions, including the DP
and FSS Plan. The inspection consisted
of observations by the inspectors,
interviews with personnel, and a review
of procedures and records. No health
and safety concerns were identified
during these inspections.
On December 8–9, 2015, Oak Ridge
Associated Universities (ORAU)
performed confirmatory surveys. The
survey activities performed included
cursory gamma scans, 100 percent of the
facility floor, judgment scans of surfaces
(based on unusual appearance, location
relative to known contaminated areas,
and high potential for residual
radioactivity), direct measurements, and
smear collection (wet and dry). The
ORAU provided the results of the
confirmatory surveys in a report dated
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February 24, 2016 (ADAMS Accession
No. ML16173A165). The ORAU report
showed that results of all samples were
less than the volumetric radionuclide
concentration criteria established in the
DP.
Based on observations during NRC
inspections, decommissioning activities
have been carried out by the VA in
accordance with the approved AJBRF
DP. Additionally, NRC staff evaluated
the VA’s FSS Report and the results of
the independent confirmatory survey
conducted by ORAU. All FSS Report
measurements were found to be less
than the DP and FSS Plan criteria, and
ORAU’s analytical results from
independent confirmatory surveys were
consistent with the VA’s FSS Report
results. Therefore, the NRC staff has
concluded that the VA AJBRF has
completed decommissioning in
accordance with the approved DP. The
NRC staff evaluated the VA AJBRF FSS
Report, DP, and associated
documentation and determined that the
facilities and site are suitable for
unrestricted release in accordance with
the criteria for license termination in 10
CFR part 20, subpart E. By letter dated
July 22, 2016 (ADAMS Accession No.
ML16173A093), the licensee was
informed of the license termination.
Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR
50.82(b)(6), Facility Operating License
No. R–57 is terminated.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 22nd
day of July 2016.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
John R. Tappert,
Director, Division of Decommissioning,
Uranium Recovery, and Waste Programs,
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and
Safeguards.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Alan J. Blotcky Reactor
Facility
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: License termination; issuance.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing
notice of the termination of Facility Operating License No. R-57 for
the Alan J. Blotcky Reactor Facility (AJBRF). The NRC has terminated
the license of the decommissioned AJBRF at the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA or the licensee) facility in Omaha, Nebraska, and
has released the site for unrestricted use.
DATES: Notice of termination of Facility Operating License No. R-57
given on August 1, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID NRC-2016-0154 when contacting the
NRC about the availability of information regarding this document. You
may obtain publicly-available information related to this document
using any of the following methods:
Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC-2016-0154. Address
questions about NRC dockets to Carol Gallagher; telephone: 301-415-
3463;
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email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For technical questions, contact the
individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this document.
NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System
(ADAMS): You may obtain publicly-available documents online in the
ADAMS Public Documents collection at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. To begin the search, select ``ADAMS Public Documents'' and
then select ``Begin Web-based ADAMS Search.'' For problems with ADAMS,
please contact the NRC's Public Document Room (PDR) reference staff at
1-800-397-4209, 301-415-4737, or by email to pdr.resource@nrc.gov. The
ADAMS accession number for each document referenced in this document
(if that document is available in ADAMS) is provided the first time
that a document is referenced.
NRC's PDR: You may examine and purchase copies of public
documents at the NRC's PDR, Room O1-F21, One White Flint North, 11555
Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Conway, Office of Nuclear Material
Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington
DC 20555-0001; telephone: 301-415-1335; email: Kimberly.Conway@nrc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The AJBRF in Omaha, Nebraska, was operated
by the Omaha Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) to support
nuclear medicine and research programs conducted at the Omaha VAMC.
Between 1959 and 1965, the facility was funded as a national laboratory
and employed approximately 30 people. The AJBRF was primarily used for
neutron activation of biological samples, but was also used for
training Fort Calhoun Station nuclear power reactor operators.
By letters dated September 21, 2004, August 15, 2011, March 8,
2012, May 21, 2014, and November 12, 2014, (ADAMS Accession Nos.
ML042740512, ML11255A334, ML12075A202, ML14150A404 (Package),
ML14335A597, respectively), the licensee submitted to the NRC an
application for amendment of Facility Operating License No. R-57 for
AJBRF. The application requested NRC approval of the AJBRF
decommissioning plan (DP). The NRC approved the revised VA DP by
Amendment No. 12 to License R-57, dated January 8, 2015 (ADAMS Package
Accession No. ML14318A624).
As required by the approved DP, the VA submitted a Final Status
Survey (FSS) Plan, dated October 15, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No.
ML15299A385), as a supplement to the DP. By letter dated November 4,
2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15302A508), the NRC reviewed the FSS Plan
and determined that it was consistent with the guidance in NUREG-1757,
``Consolidated Decommissioning Guidance'' (ADAMS Accession No.
ML063000243); and NUREG-1575, ``Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site
Investigation Manual'' (ADAMS Accession No. ML082470583).
On February 29, 2016, the VA submitted its FSS Report (ADAMS
Accession No. ML16068A254) and requested termination of the AJBRF
license. The report demonstrates that the criteria for termination, set
forth in its DP and FSS Plan, have been satisfied. The FSS Report
indicates that all individual radiological measurement determinations
made throughout the facility for surface contamination (both total and
removable) were found to be less than the criteria established in the
DP. Similarly, all sample results were found to be less than the
volumetric radionuclide concentration criteria established in the DP.
Additionally, all the radioactive wastes have been removed from the
facility, and documentation regarding its removal disposition is
provided in the FSS Report. As such, the NRC staff determined that the
survey results in the report comply with the criteria in the NRC-
approved DP and the release criteria in subpart E of part 20 of title
10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR).
On September 21-23, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15316A495), Region
IV of the NRC conducted a routine safety inspection at the AJBRF. The
inspection was an examination of the VA's licensed activities as they
relate to radiation safety and to compliance with the Commission's
regulations and the license conditions, including the DP and FSS Plan.
The inspection consisted of observations by the inspectors, interviews
with personnel, and a review of procedures and records. No health and
safety concerns were identified during these inspections.
On December 8-9, 2015, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
performed confirmatory surveys. The survey activities performed
included cursory gamma scans, 100 percent of the facility floor,
judgment scans of surfaces (based on unusual appearance, location
relative to known contaminated areas, and high potential for residual
radioactivity), direct measurements, and smear collection (wet and
dry). The ORAU provided the results of the confirmatory surveys in a
report dated February 24, 2016 (ADAMS Accession No. ML16173A165). The
ORAU report showed that results of all samples were less than the
volumetric radionuclide concentration criteria established in the DP.
Based on observations during NRC inspections, decommissioning
activities have been carried out by the VA in accordance with the
approved AJBRF DP. Additionally, NRC staff evaluated the VA's FSS
Report and the results of the independent confirmatory survey conducted
by ORAU. All FSS Report measurements were found to be less than the DP
and FSS Plan criteria, and ORAU's analytical results from independent
confirmatory surveys were consistent with the VA's FSS Report results.
Therefore, the NRC staff has concluded that the VA AJBRF has completed
decommissioning in accordance with the approved DP. The NRC staff
evaluated the VA AJBRF FSS Report, DP, and associated documentation and
determined that the facilities and site are suitable for unrestricted
release in accordance with the criteria for license termination in 10
CFR part 20, subpart E. By letter dated July 22, 2016 (ADAMS Accession
No. ML16173A093), the licensee was informed of the license termination.
Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.82(b)(6), Facility Operating
License No. R-57 is terminated.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 22nd day of July 2016.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
John R. Tappert,
Director, Division of Decommissioning, Uranium Recovery, and Waste
Programs, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards.
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