ML051120373
| ML051120373 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 05000128 |
| Issue date: | 04/27/2005 |
| From: | Mendonca M NRC/NRR/DRIP/RNRP |
| To: | Reece W Texas A&M Univ |
| Mendonca M, NRC/NRR/DRIP/RNRP, 415-1128 | |
| References | |
| TAC MC2315 | |
| Download: ML051120373 (4) | |
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April 27, 2005 Dr. Warren D. Reece, Director Nuclear Science Center Texas A&M University System Texas Engineering Experiment Station F.E. Box 89, M/S 3575 College Station, TX 77843
SUBJECT:
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATIONREQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CHAPTER 9, AUXILIARY SYSTEMS (TAC NO. MC2315)
Dear Dr. Reece:
We are continuing our review of the Application for Renewal of License No. R-83, Docket No. 50-128 for the Texas A&M Nuclear Science Center TRIGA research reactor. The application was submitted on February 27, 2003. During our review of Chapter 9 of the Safety Analysis Report for the application, questions have arisen for which we require additional information and clarification. In accordance with my conversation with Mr. James A. Remlinger of your staff and Mr. Remlingers letter of March 30, 2005, please provide responses to the enclosed request for additional information with your proposal for conversion of the research reactor to low enriched uranium fuel. As I understand this proposal is expected to be sent to NRC in October 2006. If this schedule changes, please notify me at your earliest convenience.
In accordance with 10 CFR 50.30(b), your response must be executed in a signed original under oath or affirmation. Following receipt of the additional information, we will continue our evaluation of your request.
If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at 301-415-1128.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Marvin M. Mendonca, Senior Project Manager Research and Test Reactors Section New, Research and Test Reactors Program Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-128
Enclosure:
As stated cc with enclosure: See next page
Texas A&M University System Docket No. 50-128 cc:
Texas A&M University System ATTN: James A. Remlinger, Reactor Manager Nuclear Science Center Texas Engineering Experiment Station F.E. Box 89, M/S 3575 College Station, TX 77843 Texas State Department of Health Radiation Control Program Director Bureau of Radiation Control 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78756-3189 Test, Research, and Training Reactor Newsletter 202 Nuclear Sciences Center University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611 U.S. Customs Service Safety Branch ATTN: Mr. Rick Whitman 6026 Lakeside Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46278 U.S. Department of Transportation Mr. Raymond Lamagdelaine, Special Investigations Chief Office of Hazardous Materials Enforcement DHR-40 400 7th Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20590
April 27, 2005 Dr. Warren D. Reece, Director Nuclear Science Center Texas A&M University System Texas Engineering Experiment Station F.E. Box 89, M/S 3575 College Station, TX 77843
SUBJECT:
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATIONREQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CHAPTER 9, AUXILIARY SYSTEMS (TAC NO. MC2315)
Dear Dr. Reece:
We are continuing our review of the Application for Renewal of License No. R-83, Docket No. 50-128 for the Texas A&M Nuclear Science Center TRIGA research reactor. The application was submitted on February 27, 2003. During our review of Chapter 9 of the Safety Analysis Report for the application, questions have arisen for which we require additional information and clarification. In accordance with my conversation with Mr. James A. Remlinger of your staff and Mr. Remlingers letter of March 30, 2005, please provide responses to the enclosed request for additional information with your proposal for conversion of the research reactor to low enriched uranium fuel. As I understand this proposal is expected to be sent to NRC in October 2006. If this schedule changes, please notify me at your earliest convenience.
In accordance with 10 CFR 50.30(b), your response must be executed in a signed original under oath or affirmation. Following receipt of the additional information, we will continue our evaluation of your request.
If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at 301-415-1128.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Marvin M. Mendonca, Senior Project Manager Research and Test Reactors Section New, Research and Test Reactors Program Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-128
Enclosure:
As stated cc with enclosure: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY DOCKET NO. 50-128
- 1. In SAR Section 6.2.1, a stack height of 84 feet is given and in 9.1.2 a height of 85 feet is stated. Provide clarification.
- 2. For the fuel storage locations, provide a discussion of compliance with the criticality monitoring requirements of 10 CFR 70.24(a).
- 3. Provide a description of the plans or procedures for receiving, inspecting, and documenting the arrival of new fuel to assure that all SNM is accounted for and that the fuel meets procurement specifications.
- 4. When would irradiated fuel be stored dry? Section 11.1.1.3 states that typical four element fuel bundles will generate fields of 100 to 1000 R/hr at three feet if removed from the reactor pool. What precautions would be implemented to protect worker and public safety?
- 5. Provide additional description of the fire protection system. Discuss any other fire protection systems other than fire extinguishers (e.g. hose stations or hydrants, even outside building). Discuss if there are any manual pull stations. Discuss the potential reporting of a fire by phone or by public address system. Discuss where the detection system alarms in addition to the offsite fire station. Are the doors to the reactor room fire rated? Discuss how these provisions and systems meet the applicable fire code or standards. Discuss the training that is conducted for use of the systems.
- 6. Discuss if there is a floor drain system to collect fire fighting water. If so, to where or what does the floor drain system drain?