CGS, ANSWERS BELOW.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
Barber, Jerry
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 3:14 PM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: Powernet: RP "Non-Core" Responsibilities
I have been asked to compare RP's "non-core" responsibility commitments at our
site to other sites. To assist in this effort, I would appreciate answers to
the following questions:
Does RP calibrate radiation monitors?
If so, which type?
Area Monitors? NO
Process Monitors? NO
Accident Monitors? NO
Does RP sample storm drains (per ANI, for tritium and gamma analysis)? NO
If so, at what frequency are these samples collected?
Does RP obtain soil samples from locations inside the site boundary for gamma
analysis? RP REQUIRES WORK GROUPS TO SAMPLE ALL EXCAVATIONS.
If so, at what frequency are these samples collected? PER
PROCEDURAL GUIDANCE.
Does RP perform sampling of volumetric materials (oil, soil, concrete, etc.)
for unconditional release? YES
Is RP responsible for calibrating/maintaining/daily operability checks for the
following?
Gamma Spectroscopy Equipment NO
Alpha and beta proportional counters NO
Is RP responsible for the Confined Space Program? NO, INDUSTRIAL SAFETY DEPT.
Does RP perform all atmospheric sampling for confined spaces? NO
Is RP responsible for sluicing secondary resin? NO
Is RP responsible for sluicing primary resin? NO
Is RP responsible for dewatering resin for shipment? YES
Is RP responsible for packaging radioactive waste casks for shipment? YES
Do RP technicians manage all day to day dosimetry operations (issue TLDs,
perform Personnel Exposure Investigations for anomalous ED or TLD readings,
badge exchange, etc.)? YES
And finally, How many units do you have, 1, and how many RP technicians do you
have per unit? 26 (18 ARE REQUIRED FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE, 6 PER SHIFT) Please
include all RP technician/equivalents who perform ALARA planning 0, RWPs,
Outage Planning 2-3, Dosimetry 0, Instruments 1, Respiratory Protection 0,
Radioactive Waste 1, Confined Space sampling/permitting no matter what
organization they report to.
Thanks for helping make Powernet work for all of us!!!!!
Jerry Barber
Lead RC Specialist
H.B. Robinson Nuclear Plant
843-857-1496
[email protected]
