RP-AA-463 — High Radiation Area Key Controls
DRAFT — Reconstructed from exam materials
Purpose
Provides the requirements and controls for key release and access into High Radiation Areas (HRA). Defines authorization levels for key release based on area dose rates and posting classifications.
Key Actions / Information
Key Release Authorization (Attachment 1)
| Area Classification | Authorization Required | Source |
|---|---|---|
| High Radiation Area (HRA) | SRPT (Senior Radiation Protection Technician) | RP-AA-463 Att. 1 |
JPM — 2019 SRO-A4
HRA entry authorization for Unit 1 Pipe Alley (Elevation 84 ft, Auxiliary Building): area posting is High Radiation Area (HRA) and Contaminated Area (CA). Highest On Contact dose rate = 205 mrem/hr. Highest General Area dose rate = 10 mrem/hr. Per Attachment 1, SRPT authorizes key release for HRA entry. Operators may also need to sign onto RWP-1 and receive an HRA brief from Rad Pro per RP-AA-460 P&Ls 2.1.1 and 2.1.3. Dose calculation: [205 mrem/hr x (1/60)] x 2 min = 6.8 mrem.
Connections
- Related procedures: RP-AA-460 — Controls for High and Very High Radiation Areas, RP-AA-300 — Radiological Survey Program
- Related JPMs: 2019 JPM SRO-A4
- Related exam: 2019 NRC Operating Exam