NUCLEAR 

UNITED STATES 

REGULATORY COMMISSION 

REGION IV 

911 RYAN PLAZA DRIVE, SUITE 400 

ARLINGTON, TEXAS 780114005 

June 21 I '2004 

Mr. Stanley R. Marshall 

Radiological Health Section 

Bureau of Health Protection Services 

Nevada State Health Division 

1 179 Fairview Drive, Suite 102 

Carson City, Nevada 87901 -5405 

Dear Mr. Marshall: 

A periodic meeting with Nevada was held on May 13,2004. The purpose of this meeting was 

to review and discuss the status of Nevada's Agreement State Program. I have completed 

and enclosed a general meeting summary, including any specific actions that will be taken as a 

result of the meeting. 

If you feel that our conclusions do not accurately summarize the meeting discussion, or have 

any additional remarks about the meeting in general, please contact me at (817) 860-81 16 or 

e-mail mIml@nrc.gov to discuss your concerns. 

Sincerely, 

Linda McLean 

Regional State Agreements Officer 

Enclosure: 

State of Nevada 

Periodic Meeting Summary 

cc w/enclosure: 

Paul Lohaus, Director, STP 
AGREEMENT STATE PERIODIC MEETING 

SUMMARY FOR NEVADA 

MAY 13,2004 

ATTENDEES: 

State of Nevada 

Amy Roukie, Chief, Bureau of Health Protection Services 

Stan Marshall, Manager, Radiological Health 

Larry Boschult, Radiological Health Staff 

NRC 

Elmo Collins, Director, Division of Nuclear Materials Safety, Region IV 

Linda McLean, Regional State Agreements Officer, Region IV 

John Zabko, Agreement State Project Officer, Office of State and Tribal Programs 

(by telephone) 

DISCUSSION: 

The Nevada Agreement State program is administered by the Radiological Health Section (the 

Section) of the Bureau of Health Protection Services, State Health Division, Nevada 

Department of Human Resources. The Nevada program regulates approximately 250 specific 

licenses. The State’s last IMPEP Review was conducted in April 2003. 

The following is a summary of the meeting held in Carson City, Nevada, on May 13, 2004, 

between representatives of the NRC and the State of Nevada. During the meeting, the topics 

suggested in a letter dated March 25, 2004, from Mrs. McLean to Mr. Marshall were discussed. 

The discussion pertaining to each topic is summarized below. 

Current Status on IMPEP Review Findinas 

1. The review team recommended that the State, in accordance with the Department of 

Administration audit report, increase the radioactive materials program staff to meet 

program needs. 

Current Status 

Two staff members have been hired for the Las Vegas office (in October and May, 

respectively). One hire was a replacement of the Las Vegas office supervisory position. 

Both individuals have experience in radioactive materials inspection and licensing 

activities. Six additional FTE have been approved for the Section. The six include both 

radioactive materials staff and x-ray staff. The hiring process for these six positions has 

been started, although, the staff must demonstrate that the increase in fees will pay for 

the additional 6 FTE. (A copy of the revised organizational chart is attached. 3.8 FTE is 

planned for the radioactive materials program). It is recommended that this item remain 

oDen. 
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SUMMARY FOR NEVADA -2- 

2. The review team recommended that the State provide training to current and future 

technical personnel, either by formal course work or equivalent, as prescribed by the 

Division’s training policy. 

Current Status 

Although, the Section does not have the funding or the ability to send new hires and 

current technical personnel to formal course work this fiscal year, the manager stated 

that the additional funding from the increase in fees should resolve that situation in the 

future. It is recommended that this item remain open. 

3. The review team recommended that the Section take appropriate measures to conduct 

core inspections (including initial inspections) in accordance with the NRC’s inspection 

priority system. (Recommendation 1 from the 2001 report.) 

Current Status 

The staff stated that there are currently no overdue inspections. A copy of the 

inspection data base is attached. It is recommended that this item remain open. 

State Feedback on NRC’s Proaram/NRC Proaram or Policv Chanaes That Could ImDact 

Aareement States 

The following topics were discussed: 

0 Manual Chapter 2800 changes: Changes in NRC inspection frequencies and how they 

may affect the State’s inspection program were discussed. 

0 A copy of the Region IV organization chart was provided to the Section. 

0 Security inspections and the 274(i) agreement change: Currently Nevada does not have 

any licensees that fit the initial category; therefore, they have not negotiated or provided 

any draft agreement to NRC. 

0 The Interim Data Base and the NMSS data base were discussed. 

Recent or Pendina State Proaram Chanaes 

The major recent or pending program changes were described above. The Section has the 

approval for a new supervisory position in the Carson City office. (A copy of the revised 

organizational chart is attached.) 

Internal Proaram Audits or Self Assessments 

Audits of the inspection status are routinely completed to assure the State is conducting them in 

accordance with the NRC’s inspection priority system. 
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Status of Alleqations Referred bv NRC to the State 

One allegation was referred by NRC to the State during the review period. The allegation will 

be investigated in June during the Gem Show in Nevada. 

Compatibility of Nevada Rules and Requlations 

The State Regulation Status (SRS) Data Sheet report was discussed. The State has kept up 

with the many regulation changes. Only two regulations will need to be addressed in the future. 

The Section will review and update the SRS Data Sheet, and the information will be forwarded 

to STP. 

Nuclear Material Events Database (NMED] 

The Section is using the NMED database system for submitting events to INEEL. The State 

reports significant events to NRC’s Operations Center. 

Schedule for next IMPEP Review 

The next IMPEP Review is tentatively for March 2005. 
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