ML030660438
| ML030660438 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oregon State University |
| Issue date: | 02/24/2003 |
| From: | Klein A Univ of Oregon |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| Download: ML030660438 (2) | |
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RADIATION CENTER February 24, 2003 IU. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY 100 Radiation Center Corvallis, Oregon 97331-5903
Reference:
Subject:
Oregon State University TRIGA Reactor (OSTR)
Docket No. 5 0-243, License No. R-106 Proposal submitted in response to the Commission's regulation requiring conversion of the OSTR from high enriched uranium (HEU) fuel to low enriched uranium (LEU)
Gentlemen:
"-Ifiac-cTrddh-n with the-Commission's-regulation contained in 10 CFR 50.64(c)(2)(ii) and with reference to the attached letter from the U. S. Department of Energy, the Oregon State University Radiation Center has not been notified of any change in funding status. Therefore, Federal Government funding for conversion of the OSTR from HEU to LEU cannot be certified and therefore no further action towards conversion will be taken at this time.
Sincerely, Andrew C. Klein Director Attachment cc:Al Adams, USNRC Craig Bassett, USNRC David Stewart-Smith, OOE
-Rich Holdren.OSU John Ringle, OSU Steve Reese, OSU Telephone 541.737-2341 Fax 541-737 0480 0
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Department of Energy Germantown, MD 20874-1290 March 9, 2001 S_ Stephen.E.ý.Binney Director Oregon State University 100 radiation Center Corvallis, Oregon 97331-5903
Dear Mr. Binney:
In accordance with 10 CFR Part 50.64, "Limitation on the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in Domestic Non-Power Reactors," you are hereby notified that Federal funding under the Department of Energy University Reactor Fuel Assistance Program for conversion of your reactor to low enrichment uranium fuel will not be available during fiscal year 2001.
You will be notified in the event these circumstances change.
Sincerely, DrWilliain AVanDye University Programs Office of Technology and International Cooperation Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology W
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