Current Problems bulletin

Communication with the profession was at first maintained by continuing (until January 1985) the Adverse Reaction Series leaflets started by CSD, and later by a regularly published bulletin on Current Problems . The first issue of Current Problems in September 1975 led with the adverse oculo-cutaneous effects and sclerosing peritonitis associated with p-adrenergic receptor blocking agents and also included items on loss of consciousness associated with prazosin and on the risks of anti-inflammatory agents and asthma. 

In light of recent incomplete control rod insertion events, the incomplete understanding of the root causes, and the rate at which such problems appear, the ability to insert the control rods fully must be demonstrated at appropriate intervals in order to meet the current licensing basis. A proposed Bulletin Supplement is under consideration by the USNRC which would specify bumup limits as one way to resolve the problem. Should licensees choose to limit bumups to less than those stated, the problem... 

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