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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC-2024-007563 CLIVE SITE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL DATE: 11/14/2024 ATTN: LLRW CC; Treesa Parker Karen Kirkwood RE: Transmittal 2024-083 Description of Documents Transmitted Qty See attached for update to Environmental. CL-EV-PR-012 Rev 5, Area Radiation and Radon Thoron Monitoring 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please replace your current procedure revisions with the documents within this Transmittal. You are not required to sign any documents to verify receipt of this distribution. However, you should make every effort to ensure that your copy of the License is current. FROM: EnergySolutions Document Control Clive Facility Electronic documents, once printed, are uncontrolled and may become outdated. Refer to the Intranet or the Document Control authority for the correct revision. CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Authored By: Jason Hill, Environmental Technician III Date Reviewed By: Vern C. Rogers, Director of Regulatory Affairs Date Approved By Thomas A. Brown, Radiation Safety Officer Date Approved By Vern C. Rogers, Director of Regulatory Affairs Date Non-Proprietary New Proprietary Title Change Restricted Information Revision Safeguards Information Rewrite Sensitive Security Information Cancellation Jason Hill Digitally signed by Jason Hill DN: dc=com, dc=energysolutions, ou=North America, ou=Users, ou=CLUT, cn=Jason Hill, email=jhill@energysolutions.com Date: 2024.11.12 16:15:39 -07'00' Vern C. Rogers Digitally signed by Vern C. Rogers DN: cn=Vern C. Rogers, o=EnergySolutions, ou=Waste Management Division, email=vcrogers@energysolutions.com, c=US Date: 2024.11.12 18:12:26 -07'00' Digitally signed by Thomas BrownDN: OU=Health Physics, O="EnergySolutions, LLC", CN=Thomas Brown, E=tabrown@energysolutions.com Reason: I am approving this document Location: Clive Date: 2024-11-14 06:56:33Foxit PhantomPDF Version: 9.7.5 Thomas Brown Vern C. Rogers Digitally signed by Vern C. Rogers DN: cn=Vern C. Rogers, o=EnergySolutions, ou=Waste Management Division, email=vcrogers@energysolutions.com, c=US Date: 2024.11.12 18:13:03 -07'00' CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 2 of 17 Table of Contents 1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE ........................................................................................................ 3 1.1 Purpose........................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Scope............................................................................................................................... 3 2 REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................... 3 3 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 4 3.1 Definitions ...................................................................................................................... 4 3.2 Responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 5 3.3 Precautions and Limitations ........................................................................................ 7 3.4 Records........................................................................................................................... 9 4 REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE .................................................................................. 9 5 ATTACHMENTS AND FORMS......................................................................................... 13 CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 3 of 17 1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1.1 Purpose This procedure identifies the requirements and methods for the use of Mirion, Landauer or equivalent (referred to hereafter as dosimeters) to determine average radiation levels and Landauer RadTrak2®, Radonova Rapidos®, or equivalent radon detectors (referred to hereafter as radon detectors) to monitor radon-222 (radon) and radon-220 (thoron) in an area over extended periods. 1.2 Scope This procedure focuses on the field activities related to the use of and record requirements for dosimeters for area radiation monitoring and radon detectors for monitoring radon and thoron. It is written specifically for activities required by the Environmental Monitoring Plan (as required by Radioactive Material Licenses UT2300249 and UT2300478) but may also be used for any activity where the dosimetry is read by the dosimetry supplier. The procedure excludes management and tracking of dosimeters or radon detectors after they are transferred to a vendor or the Dosimetry Specialist, as documented using a chain-of-custody. 2 REFERENCES 2.1 CL-LB-PR-003, Sample Control, As Revised. 2.2 Environmental Monitoring Plan, , As Revised. 2.3 Gollnick, D.A, Basic Radiation Protection Technology, Pacific Radiation Corporation, Altadena, CA, Fourth Edition. 2.4 Application for 11e.(2) Radioactive Materials License, Section 17, EnergySolutions, LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah, As Revised. 2.5 Brochure: Radtrak2® Alpha Track Radon Detector Specifications, Landauer, Inc., Westmont, Illinois, As Revised. 2.6 Brochure: Rapidos® A High-Sensitivity Detector Specifications, Landauer, Inc., Westmont, Illinois, As Revised. 2.7 Pearson D. & Spangler R., Calibration of -Track Monitors for Measurement of Thoron (220Rn), Health Physics Vol. 60, No. 5, pp 697-701, 1991. 2.8 CL-AD-PR-004, Document Preparation, Control, Distribution, Interim Storage, and Destruction, As Revised. 2.9 CL-RS-PG-001, ALARA Program, As Revised. 2.10 CL-RS-PG-002, Radiation Protection Program, As Revised. 2.11 ES-AD-PR-008, Condition Reports, As Revised. CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 4 of 17 3 GENERAL 3.1 Definitions 3.1.1 Background Radiation – refers to the natural radiation that constantly exists in the environment. This includes cosmic radiation from the sun and stars, terrestrial radiation from the Earth, and internal radiation found in all living organisms. Background radiation represents the portion of the total radiation dose measured from non-licensed sources, typically recorded using a dosimeter. 3.1.2 Collected - The act of removing a dosimeter from the intended monitoring location. 3.1.3 Control Dosimeter - A dosimeter identified by the vendor to be used for determining the exposure from background radiation. 3.1.4 Custodian – A person who is responsible to secure by custody seal and other means of physical security the integrity of a dosimeter. 3.1.5 Custody - A condition where a person can ensure the integrity of a dosimeter by direct observation, by physically securing the sample using a lock and key, or by using a custody seal. 3.1.6 Custody Seal - A custody seal is a physical barrier designed to indicate any unauthorized access to a dosimeter. When applied correctly, custody seals can substitute for continuous physical possession by securing sample containers, collection bags, or shipping containers in a way that prevents opening without breaking the seal. These seals should be made from durable material suited to expected conditions but must visibly show damage if accessed, ensuring the integrity of the sample. 3.1.7 Duplicate - A quality control method used to verify measurement precision. More than one dosimeter is placed at the same location, so they receive the same radiation exposure. The dosimeter and the duplicate results are compared, and the difference is used to verify the reliability of the monitoring method. 3.1.8 Exposed Dosimeters - A designation used to identify dosimeters that have been exposed to radiation for the purpose of determining the radiation exposure in an area over a specified period. 3.1.9 Exposed Detectors - A designation used to identify radon detectors that have been used to measure radon/thoron exposure. 3.1.10 In Use - The condition of a dosimeter when it is being used to monitor the radiation exposure at its intended location. The in-use period begins when the dosimeter is placed and ends when the dosimeter is collected. CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 5 of 17 3.1.11 Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) – A technology for assessing personal dose using aluminum oxide doped with carbon material manufactured by Landauer. 3.1.12 Pouch - The bag used by Landauer to seal radon detection devices. Radon detection devices received from Landauer are sealed inside a pouch. The devices start measuring the radon/thoron concentrations in the surrounding environment after the pouch seal is breached. 3.1.13 Placed - The act of setting a dosimeter or radon detector at its intended monitoring location. 3.1.14 Reporting Threshold - The ratio of the measured exposure rate to the regulatory exposure limit. In cases where multiple measured exposure rates must be combined to calculate a ratio against the regulatory exposure limit, the ratio shall be calculated with available measured exposures (even if not all required exposure rates are known at the time of ratio calculation). For example, the ratio of Deep Dose Equivalent or Committed Effective Dose Equivalent can be used to calculate a reporting threshold with the 100 mrem/year Total Effective Dose Equivalent limit promulgated in Utah Administrative Code R313-15-301. When this threshold reaches or exceeds 0.75 (i.e., 75% of the regulatory exposure limit), a Condition Report shall be generated to assess options for reducing the measured exposure rate, aiming to prevent any potential exceedance of the regulatory exposure limit. 3.1.15 Sealed - A condition where air is not permitted to migrate into the radon device. 3.2 Responsibilities 3.2.1 Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or designee shall: 3.2.1.1 Identify approved sampling locations as specified in the Environmental Monitoring Plan or other necessary locations. Direct the placement of dosimeters and radon detectors to measure exposure to external radiation or airborne radon gas inhalation near the fence boundary surrounding waste management areas. Document and archive this information accordingly. 3.2.1.2 Review and report dosimeter and radon detector results related to CL-RS-PG-001, ALARA Program, CL-RS-PG-002, Radiation Protection Program, the Environmental Monitoring Plan, and the Radiation Control program monitoring requirements. 3.2.1.3 Generate a Condition Report when any Reporting Threshold is equal to or exceeds 0.75 to assess options for reducing the CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 6 of 17 measured exposure rate, aiming to prevent any potential exceedance of the regulatory exposure limit. 3.2.2 Environmental Monitoring Technician shall: 3.2.2.1 Report to and work under the authority of the Clive Facility Groundwater and Environmental Monitoring Program Manager. 3.2.2.2 Communicate directly with the dosimeter or radon detector vendor. Communication shall include ordering unused dosimeters and radon detectors, receiving and shipping, managing associated administrative requirements, and receiving monitoring reports. 3.2.2.3 Ensure that Environmental Monitoring dosimetry and radon detector orders are submitted to the vendor. 3.2.2.4 Notify the Clive Facility Groundwater and Environmental Monitoring Program Manager when shipments containing Environmental Monitoring dosimeters and radon detectors are received. 3.2.2.5 Inspect dosimeters and radon detector shipments upon receipt. 3.2.2.6 Place dosimeters and radon detectors at locations identified by the RSO. 3.2.2.7 Package and ship exposed dosimeters and radon detectors to vendor. 3.2.2.8 Timely provide Environmental Monitoring related reports to the Clive Facility Groundwater and Environmental Monitoring Program Manager. 3.2.2.9 Request raw data reports from dosimeter and radon detector vendors, as required. 3.2.2.10 Record the placement location and unique dosimeter or radon detector identification numbers into the vendors electronic form, prior to placement. 3.2.2.11 Identify duplicate sample locations. 3.2.2.12 Place dosimeters and radon detectors. 3.2.2.13 Ship unexposed dosimeters for Gamma Spike test. 3.2.2.14 Ship unexposed radon detectors for Radon Spike test. 3.2.2.15 Verify the logs are complete and accurate, then sign and date. 3.2.2.16 Transmit completed logs to the Clive Facility Groundwater and Environmental Monitoring Program Manager. CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 7 of 17 3.2.3 Clive Facility Groundwater and Environmental Monitoring Program Manager shall: 3.2.3.1 Provide order information to the Environmental Monitoring Technician. 3.2.3.2 Review and sign the dosimeter and radon detector field placement logs after verifying they are complete and accurate. 3.2.3.3 Review and report dosimeter and radon detector results, assemble Reporting Threshold ratios for measured dosimeter results, promptly reporting Report Threshold ratios and dosimeter results to the RSO, including highlight of any findings that indicate potential upward trends, Reporting Threshold exceeding or equal to 0.75, or non-compliance with dose limits established in the Environmental Monitoring Plan, ALARA Program, or Radiation Protection Program. 3.2.3.4 Direct special sampling, as needed. 3.2.3.5 Maintain an adequate radon detector inventory to meet Environmental Monitoring Plan requirements. 3.3 Precautions and Limitations 3.3.1 Specifically required radiation and radon and thoron monitoring locations and quality assurance requirements are established in the Environmental Monitoring Plan. Radiation and radon and thoron monitoring may be required at additional locations as directed by the Clive Facility Groundwater and Environmental Monitoring Program Manager or the RSO. Additional location will be documented per CL-AD-PR-004. 3.3.2 Dosimeters and radon detectors shall be shipped and stored in a manner that prevents premature exposure, (such as by sealed plastic pouch – as conducted by Landauer). 3.3.3 After a dosimeter has been placed and exposed to external radiation, the results include radiation from the area being monitored and background radiation. Unexposed dosimeters are used as controls to identify exposure received when the dosimeter is not in use. For this reason, dosimeters awaiting exposure shall be stored with control dosimeters prior to and after use. 3.3.4 Radon detectors begin measuring radon and thoron when the seal on the pouch is breached. Detectors shall be placed for monitoring within one hour after the seal is breached. Failure to place radon detectors within one hour after seal is broken shall be documented in the comment section of the log. Document the date, time and reason the pouch was breached greater than one hour before being put in place. CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 8 of 17 3.3.5 The dosimeter or radon detector number shall be confirmed at time of placement and again when it is collected, to ensure the log is correct. Confirmation is done by either the use of the lab’s online tracking system or a lab provided checklist. 3.3.6 When collected, radon detectors shall be placed in a common zip top bag to inhibit further migration of radon and thoron into the device. Detectors collected following exposure shall be returned within 4 days after the device is collected. 3.3.7 Radon detectors shall be protected from unnecessary exposure to moisture. Radon detectors with visible water or other damage shall be removed from service and the measured exposure from these devices excluded from subsequent analysis and reporting. 3.3.8 Only radon detectors specifically authorized by the Environmental Monitoring Plan shall be employed. 3.3.9 Radonova Rapidos® detector shall only be used for monitoring required by the Environmental Monitoring Plan. 3.3.10 Radonova Rapidos® and Landauer RadTrak2® detectors may be used for supplemental occupational monitoring in the Restricted Area (under the RSO’s direction). 3.3.11 Abnormal conditions that may affect the radon detector readings shall be noted in the radon detector log. 3.3.12 All dosimeters used during a given monitoring period shall be returned together in the same shipment to supplier. 3.3.13 Dosimeter shipments should be received, inspected, and inventoried early enough to provide time to correct errors before the dosimeters need to be placed. 3.3.14 Radon detectors shall not be placed after the expiration date. 3.3.15 Exposed radon detectors shall be controlled using Form EC-0101E (Chain-of-Custody). A chain-of-custody shall be filled out prior to relinquishing custody to someone other than the person collecting the sample or to another lab. Associated Chain-of-Custody requirements are listed in Section 4.4. 3.3.16 The number of dosimeters ordered each quarter should consider the number of locations specified in the Environmental Monitoring Plan, the number of dosimeters needed for spike and duplicate testing, and dosimeters for any additional location required by the RSO. CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 9 of 17 3.4 Records 3.4.1 RSO directives shall be documented in a memo having an assigned correspondence number. The last directive will supersede previous directives, so only one document needs to be referenced to determine the RSO-directed radon detection monitoring locations for any given quarter. The correspondence number for the active RSO directive shall be recorded on the last sheet of the radon detector log each quarter. Additional location will be documented per CL-AD-PR-004. 3.4.2 Radon Detector/OSL Log, Form # CL-EV-PR-012-F1 shall be used to record detector and dosimeter monitoring information. 3.4.3 The gamma spike test shall be documented using Form # CL-EV-PR-012- F2. 3.4.4 A new log shall be started each Quarter. The Quarter/Year and the page number shall be written on each page before use. 3.4.5 Radon detector logs and chain-of-custody documents shall be submitted to Document Control for archiving within 30 days after the final signature. 3.4.6 Duplicate samples shall be recorded in sequential order as D-1, D-2, D- 3…. The actual location shall be recorded in the comment section of the log. The actual location of the duplicate sample shall not be disclosed to Landauer until after the radon detector results have been reported. 4 REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE 4.1 Shipment Receipt 4.1.1 Verify there is no visual damage to dosimeters and detectors. 4.1.2 Compare the packing list, purchase requisition, and content to ensure the correct number of dosimeters or radon detectors, were sent. Confirmation is done by either the use of the lab’s online tracking system or a lab provided checklist. 4.1.3 Upon receipt of radon detectors, assign them to their locations and mark them on the outside of the pouch. Use the Contract number and password provided in the shipping paperwork to log onto the vendor website. Fill in the form with the location and dosimeter ID’s. Leave the time and date blank for now. Mark the shipping paperwork with the Quarter/Year and keep in a safe place. Keep this paperwork with the log after the detectors have been collected. Fill out the new CL-EV-PR-012 F1 with the dosimeter ID’s. 4.2 Dosimeter Placement Note: Dosimeter and detector placement and collection may be done concurrently. CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 10 of 17 4.2.1 Open monitoring enclosure, if required. 4.2.2 Record or confirm the location is correctly identified on the log. 4.2.3 Verify the dosimeter or detector number are next to the appropriate location on the log. 4.2.4 Open the seal on the pouch, if necessary. 4.2.5 Withdraw the radon detector from pouch and record the start date and time next to the appropriate location on the log. 4.2.6 Write the location on the detector using a visible marker. Note: Radon detectors should be placed within one hour of breaking the seal on the pouch. 4.2.7 Place the dosimeter or detector. 4.2.8 Close and lock monitoring enclosure, if required. 4.3 Dosimeter and Detector Collection 4.3.1 Open monitoring enclosure, if required. 4.3.2 Collect dosimeter or radon detector from enclosure or location. 4.3.3 Confirm the identification number on the side of the dosimeter or as inscribed on the radon detector with the number recorded in the log. 4.3.4 Record the collection date, time, and initial in the log. 4.3.5 Close and lock monitoring enclosure, if required. 4.4 Chain of Custody Requirements 4.4.1 Exposed dosimeters and detectors must remain in the custody of the individual collecting the sample until they are relinquished. Alternatively, the dosimeters or detectors should be secured with a custody seal or stored in a secure location until shipment. Note: Only one person at any time may have custody of a dosimeter or detector. 4.4.2 Form EC-0101E documentation instruction: 4.4.2.1 Custody Holder: The person collecting the dosimeter or detector. If the dosimeter or detector is being transferred from another chain-of-custody it is the person receiving the dosimeter or detector. 4.4.2.2 Sampling Team: Person(s) collecting the dosimeters or detectors. 4.4.2.3 Field Logbook Page No.(s): Record “Radon Detector/OSL Log” with the applicable Quarterly sampling period and year. CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 11 of 17 4.4.2.4 Sample ID: List the identification listed on the dosimeter or detector. 4.4.2.5 Description: If the monitoring location is different from the dosimeter or detector identification, record the sample location. If the dosimeter or detector was used as a duplicate, record the duplicate number (i.e., D-1, D-2, D-3…). This blank may also be used to record details related to a single dosimeter. Note: To prevent disclosing the monitoring location of duplicate quality control measurements do not record the location of duplicate samples on the chain-of-custody form. 4.4.2.6 Date and Time: Identify the date and time a dosimeter or detector is collected or transferred from another chain-of- custody. A single related date and time (e.g., the date and time the chain-of-custody document was written, the sampling event start, or sampling event stop date and time) may be used for all rows. 4.4.2.7 Relinquished To COC: List the chain-of-custody number where the dosimeter or detector is being transferred. 4.4.2.8 Received from COC: List the chain-of-custody where the dosimeter or detector is being transferred from. 4.4.2.9 Transfer Initial Date/Time: The date and time when a sample was transferred to a different chain-of-custody and the initial of the person removing or accepting responsibility for the dosimeter or detector. 4.4.2.10 To transfer the chain of custody to another individual: 4.4.2.10.1 Sign the “Relinquished By” blank. 4.4.2.10.2 The person accepting the chain-of-custody; verifies the dosimeters or detector with the chain-of- custody, signs in the corresponding “Received By” blank, and enters the transfer date and time in the “Date/Time” blank. 4.4.3 Seal the radon detectors and a copy of the chain of custody and a copy of the detector log in a bag using a tamper proof seal for shipment. 4.4.4 Place the sealed radon detectors in the box for shipment. Ship box containing the detectors to the address of record for the supplier. 4.4.5 A supplier employee shall sign the “Received by” section and return a copy of the chain-of-custody to document that they have custody of the listed radon detectors. CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 12 of 17 4.4.6 The corresponding incomplete chain-of custody shall be replaced with the chain-of-custody returned by the supplier. 4.5 Gamma Radiation Spike Test 4.5.1 Collect dosimeters for spike test and one control dosimeter. The control dosimeter is used to verify the gamma exposure to the spike test dosimeters from sources other than the spike test. 4.5.2 Record the dosimeter numbers in Radon Detector/OSL Log (CL-EV-PR- 012-F1), and Gamma Spike Test (CL-EV-PR-012-F2). 4.5.3 Ensure that the dosimeter used as the control dosimeter is adequately labeled. 4.5.4 Record the dosimeter information (Id#, Spike/Control, and Device type) on Form CL-EV-PR-012-F1. 4.5.5 Record the requested exposure on Forms CL-EV-PR-012-F2. 4.5.6 Deliver or ship dosimeters with Form CL-EV-PR-012-F2 for gamma exposure. Note: The distance from the source to the detector's effective center during exposure must be at least seven times the larger of the source’s or detector’s maximum dimension. The OSL should be secured to prevent movement, with its face directed toward the radioactive source during the gamma spike exposure. After exposure, ensure that the "Source," "Exposure," "Exposure Calculation," "Performed by," "Organization," and "Date" sections of Form CL-EV-PR-012-F2 are completed. 4.5.7 Return dosimeter to have them read by the applicable organization. 4.6 Radon Detector Spike Test 4.6.1 Select four sealed radon detectors and verify pouch is sealed. 4.6.2 Record the detector number on log with spike information. 4.6.3 Seal and address package 4.6.4 Ship the package to the radon spike test facility. 4.7 Compliance with Regulatory Exposure Limits 4.7.1 The Reporting Threshold shall be calculated each time new measured exposure rates become available. When not all measured exposure rates are available for comparison with regulatory exposure limits, a partial Reporting Threshold shall be calculated as a ratio of the incomplete measured exposure rates against the regulatory exposure limit. For example, the ratio of Deep Dose Equivalent or Committed Effective Dose Equivalent can be used to calculate a reporting threshold with the 100 CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 13 of 17 mrem/year Total Effective Dose Equivalent limit promulgated in Utah Administrative Code R313-15-301. 4.7.2 When this threshold reaches or exceeds 0.75 (i.e., 75% of the regulatory exposure limit), a Condition Report shall be generated to assess options for reducing the measured exposure rate, aiming to prevent any potential exceedance of the regulatory exposure limit. 5 ATTACHMENTS AND FORMS 5.1 CL-EV-PR-012-F1 Radon /Gamma Log (Example) 5.2 CL-EV-PR-012-F2 Gamma Spike Test (Example) CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 14 of 17 Attachment 5.1 – Radon /Gamma Log, CL-EV-PR-012-F1 CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 15 of 17 Attachment 5.1 – Radon /Gamma Log, CL-EV-PR-012-F1 cont. CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 16 of 17 Attachment 5.2 - Gamma Spike Test, CL-EV-PR-012-F2 CL-EV-PR-012 Area Radiation and Radon/Thoron Monitoring Revision 5 Non-Proprietary Page 17 of 17