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OCT 0 7 1987

Docket Nos. 50-54 1

70-687

Cintichem, IncorporatedATTN: Mr. James J. McGovern

Plant ManagerP. O. Box 324Tuxedo, New York 10987

Gentlemen: |l

Subject: Combined Inspection Report Nos. 50-54/87-04; 70-687/87-05 )I

A routine safety inspection of your radiation protection program was conductedon August 10-13, 1987. This inspection was conducted to review two areas:

1) Your actions in response to NRC Confirmatory Action Letter (CAL)No. 87-01, dated January 20, 1987; and,

ii) the status of your radiation protection program upgrades.

Specific improvements were noted in association with your radiological controlprogram upgrades and in your control of the manipulator hand repair operation.

One apparent violation, concerning a failure to post an airborne radioactivityarea, was identified during this inspection. This violation was reviewed andfound to meet the mitigative tests described in 10 CFR 2. Appendix C;consequently, no Notice of Violation is being issued. The establishment andimplementation of your long-term corrective actions for this violation will bereviewed during a subsequent inspection, i

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Your cooperation with us is appreciated.

Sincerely,Original Signed By: ,

Roaa!d R. Baliamy.

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Thomas T. Martin, DirectorDivision of Radiation Safety and'

Safeguards

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