**NRC INSPECTION MANUAL** DQASIP

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 83526

CONTROL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

AND CONTAMINATION, SURVEYS, AND MONITORING

(PREOPERATIONAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL)

PROGRAM APPLICABILITY: 2513, 2515, and 2525

83526‑01 INSPECTION OBJECTIVE

To determine whether the applicant can effectively control radioactive
materials and contamination and can perform surveys and monitoring.

83526‑02 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

02.01 [Area Radiation and Airborne Radioactivity Monitors]{.underline}.
Determine whether area radiation and airborne radioactivity monitors for
normal and emergency operations are installed as described in the FSAR
and NUREG‑0737, Item II.F.1, Attachment 3, and that adequate procedures
have been developed for calibration, performance check, maintenance, and
use.

02.02 [Portable Survey, Sampling, and Contamination Monitoring
Instruments]{.underline}. Determine whether the kinds and quantities of
portable survey, sampling, and contamination monitoring instruments,
including representative samples of those contained in the emergency
kits, the Operations Support Center, and the Technical Support Center
meet FSAR commitments, are adequate for use during normal operations,
including outages, and for emergency operations, and that adequate
procedures have been developed for calibration, performance check,
maintenance, and use.

02.03 [Protective Clothing and Equipment]{.underline}. Determine whether
the kinds and quantities of protective clothing and equipment (other
than respiratory protection equipment), including representative samples
of that contained in the emergency kits, the Operational Support Center,
and the Technical Support Center meet FSAR commitments, are adequate for
use during outages and under emergency operations, and that adequate
procedures have been developed for their use.

02.04 [Radioactive Material and Contamination Control]{.underline}.
Determine whether provisions for control of radioactive materials and
contamination meet requirements and FSAR commitments.

02.05 [In‑Plant Surveys and Monitoring]{.underline}. Determine whether
provisions for surveys and monitoring of radiation and radioactivity
meet requirements and FSAR commitments.

83526‑03 INSPECTION GUIDANCE

03.01 [Area Radiation and Airborne Radioactivity
Monitors]{.underline}[^1]

> a\. For area radiation monitors, factors that may be examined include:
>
> 1\. Conformance with the guidance of ANSI/ANS‑HPSSC‑6.8.1 (for
> monitoring and normal operations), of Regulatory Guide 1.97 (for
> accident monitors), and of NUREG‑0737, Item II. F.1, Attachment 3
> (containment high‑range radiation monitor).
>
> 2\. Procedures for calibrations and checks of monitors. (See August
> 16, 1982 memo from Eisenhut for guidance on calibration of accident
> monitors.)
>
> 3\. Alarm setpoints.
>
> 4\. Existence of procedures/guidance on actions to be taken when
> monitors alarm in control room.
>
> b\. For airborne radioactivity monitors, factors that may be examined
> include:
>
> 1\. Locations at normally occupied areas where air‑borne radioactivity
> may exist.
>
> 2\. Representative air concentration measured at detectors located as
> close as possible to sampler intakes.
>
> 3\. Provisions for calibrations (routinely and after maintenance) and
> periodic performance checks.
>
> 4\. Alarm setpoints.
>
> c\. For instrumentation to monitor accidental criticality, factors
> that may be examined include:
>
> 1\. Criteria of 10 CFR 70.24(a)(1).
>
> 2\. Guidance in Regulatory Guide 8.12 and ANSI/ANS 8.3‑1979.

03.02 [Portable Survey, Sampling, and Contamination Monitoring
Instruments]{.underline}

> a\. Portable instruments for measuring radiation or radioactivity
> normally include:
>
> 1\. Low‑ and high‑range exposure rate meters (see Regulatory Guide
> 1.97 for ranges).
>
> 2\. Portable G‑M counters.
>
> 3\. Alpha scintillation or proportional counter rate meters.
>
> 4\. Neutron dose equivalent rate meters.
>
> 5\. Air samplers for use with particulate filters and iodine
> collection devices (such as charcoal cartridge or equivalent filters)
> and airborne radioactivity monitors, and provisions for collecting
> noble gas samples. See NUREG‑0737, Item III.D.3.3 regarding inplant
> iodine monitoring instrumentation for accident conditions.
>
> See ANSI N323‑1978 for guidance on test and calibration of portable
> survey instruments.
>
> b\. Dedicated instruments for monitoring contamination of individuals
> include friskers, hand and foot counters, and portal monitors. Factors
> that may be examined for these include:
>
> 1\. Capability of the instruments to detect contamination at
> acceptable levels.
>
> 2\. Procedures for using the instruments for monitoring and provisions
> for ensuring compliance with procedures.
>
> c\. For instruments intended for use during emergency operations,
> additional factors that may be examined include:
>
> 1\. Special procedures for calibration of high range instruments.
>
> 2\. Sufficient supplies of appropriate instruments should be readily
> available and accessible under accident conditions. (See NUREG‑0654,
> Planning Standard H, I, J, K, and L, which is endorsed by Regulatory
> Guide 1.101.)
>
> 3\. Instruments in emergency kits should be operable, calibrated, and
> maintained on a specific schedule (see NUREG‑0654, Planning Standard
> H, which is endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.101).
>
> 4\. Personnel should be trained in proper use of instruments and be
> aware of their locations.

03.03 [Protective Clothing and Equipment]{.underline}

> a\. Examples of this clothing and equipment (other than respiratory
> protection equipment) are anti‑contamination clothing; plastic suits
> for liquid contamination control; head covers; shoe covers; and
> gloves.
>
> b\. Use of this equipment should be specified by procedures, including
> criteria for use, suitup, suit removal, disposal of contaminated
> clothing and protective equipment, laundering, and contamination
> control.
>
> c\. Sufficient supplies should be readily available and accessible for
> both normal and emergency operations. See NUREG‑0654, Planning
> Standards H and J, for emergency operations.

03.04 [Radioactive Material and Contamination Control]{.underline}

> a\. Documented plans and procedures should describe the system and
> responsi­bilities for identification, accountability, control,
> movement, storage, and inventory of radioactive materials outside of
> controlled areas; for identification, control, movement, and storage
> within controlled areas; for receipt of radioactive material; and
> criteria for release and unrestricted use in uncontrolled areas of
> materials from contaminated areas.
>
> b\. Provisions should be made for proper work techniques for
> contamination control and prompt correction and cleanup of
> contamination.
>
> c\. Provisions for minimizing the introduction of uncontaminated
> materials into contaminated areas.
>
> d\. Contamination control has been found to be a good measure of the
> effectiveness of the health physics program.
>
> e\. Provisions to detect, control, and promptly repair leaks in
> radioactive systems.

03.05 [In‑Plant Surveys and Monitoring]{.underline}

> a\. This inspection requirement is limited to surveys and monitoring
> used to evaluate potential occupational exposure. Surveys for
> radiation exposure rate, air‑borne radioactivity, radioactive
> contamination, and radioactive materials are included. Monitoring of
> individual radiation exposures (personal dosimetry) is covered in
> other procedures.
>
> b\. Procedures, or other survey program documents, should describe:
>
> 1\. Frequency of surveys.
>
> 2\. Situations requiring surveys.
>
> 3\. Nature and extent of surveys.
>
> 4\. Equipment to be used.
>
> 5\. Reviews of surveys and uses of survey data in work planning and
> procedures, including radiation work permits.
>
> 6\. Investigation, evaluation, and correction of abnormal radiological
> conditions that may be found.
>
> 7\. Health physics supervision/management review of survey results.
>
> c\. Contamination surveys should include:
>
> 1\. Checks for contamination of individuals using procedures and
> equipment that provide acceptable detection levels.
>
> 2\. Adequate detection of contaminated or activated materials before
> release for unrestricted use (see IE Circular No. 81‑07).
>
> 3\. Surveys of clean‑waste dumps, salvage areas, storage areas, etc.

83526‑04 REFERENCES

Regulatory Guide 1.97, \"Instrumentation for Light‑Water‑Cooled Nuclear
Power Plants to Assess Plant Conditions During and Following an
Accident.\"

Regulatory Guide 1.101, \"Emergency Planning and Preparedness for
Nuclear Power Reactors.\"

Regulatory Guide 8.12, \"Criticality Accident Alarm Systems.\"

Regulatory Guide 8.25, \"Calibration and Error Limits of Air Sampling
Instruments for Total Volume of Air Sampled.\"

NUREG‑0654, \"Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological
Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power
Plants.\"

NUREG‑0737, \"Clarification of TMI Action Plan Requirements,\" 1980.

NUREG/CR‑2956 (PNL‑4471), \"Neutron Dosimetry at Commercial Nuclear
Plants,\" March 1983.

ANSI N13.1‑1969 (R 1982), \"Guide to Sampling Airborne Radioactive
Materials in Nuclear Facilities.\"

ANSI N323‑1978, \"Radiation Protection Instrumentation Test and
Calibration.\"

ANSI/ANS‑HPSSC 6.8.1‑1981, \"Location and Design Criteria for Area
Radiation Monitoring Systems for Light‑Water Nuclear Reactors.\"

ANSI/ANS 8.3‑1979, \"Criticality Accident Alarm System.\"

INPO Report 82‑001‑EPN‑01, \"High Sensitivity Portal Monitors ‑ A
Review,\" January 1982.

INPO Good Practice 82‑001‑FDO‑02, \"Modular Contamination Enclosures,\"
September 1982.

INPO OEN‑01, \"Strippable Decontamination Coatings,\" November 1981.

INPO Good Practice 82‑001‑OEN‑9, \"Low Level Radioactive Waste
Management,\" September 1982.

INPO Good Practice 82‑001‑OEN‑10, \"Monitoring Personnel for Radioactive
Contamination,\" September 1982.

IE Bulletin No. 80‑10, \"Contamination of Nonradioactive Systems and
Resulting Potential for Unmonitored, Uncontrolled Release to
Environment,\" May 2, 1980.

IE Circular No. 79‑21, \"Prevention of Unplanned Releases of
Radioactivity,\" October 19, 1979.

IE Circular No. 80‑14, \"Radioactive Contamination of Plant
Demineralized Water System and Resultant Internal Contamination of
Personnel,\" June 24, 1980.

IE Circular No. 81‑07, \"Control of Radioactively Contaminated
Material,\" May 8, 1981.

IE Information Notice No. 80‑22, \"Breakdown in Contamination Control
Programs,\" May 22, 1980.

IE Information Notice No. 82‑32, \"Contamination of Reactor Coolant
System by Organic Cleaning Solvents,\" August 19, 1982.

IE Information Notice No. 82‑49, \"Correction for Sample Conditions for
Air and Gas Monitoring,\" December 16, 1982.

IE Information Notice No. 83‑05, \"Obtaining Approval for Disposing of
Very‑Low‑Level Radioactive Waste ‑ 10 CFR 20.302,\" February 24, 1980.

IE Information Notice No. 83‑33, \"Nonrepresentative Sampling of
Contaminated Oil,\" May 26, 1983.

NCRP Report No. 57, \"Instrumentation and Monitoring Methods for
Radiation Protection,\" May 1, 1978.

NCRP Report No. 65, \"Management of Persons Accidentally Contaminated
with Radionuclides,\" April 15, 1980.

HASL‑312, \"Guidance for Air Sampling at Nuclear Facilities,\" A. J.
Breslin, November 1978.

LA‑4558‑MS, \"Surface Contamination: Decision Levels,\" J. W. Healy,
September 1971.

\"Proposed Guidance for Calibration and Surveillance Requirements for
Equipment Provided to Meet Item II. F.1, Attachments 1, 2, and 3,
NUREG‑0737,\" memorandum from D. G. Eisenhut, NRR, to Regional
Administrators, August 16, 1982, with enclosures.

END

[^1]: Process and effluent monitors are covered in other inspection
    procedures.