ML051710374
| ML051710374 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 05000128 |
| Issue date: | 06/22/2005 |
| 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: ML051710374 (4) | |
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June 22, 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 7, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL 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 7 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
June 22, 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 7, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL 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 7 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. The SAR indicates that nearly all of the original measuring instruments were replaced with solid-state electronics. Was this modification performed in accordance with Guidance of NRC Generic Letter 95-02, Use of NUMARC/EPRI Report Tr-102348, "Guideline on Licensing Digital Upgrades," in Determining the Acceptability of Performing Analog-to-digital Replacements under 10 CFR 50.59? If not, describe the standards and guidance that were used.
- 2. The LSSS described in TS 14.2.2 (use of power LSSS during steady-state operations when fuel temperature channel is not available) appears to be a change from the previous TS which required the availability of both instrument channels. Please provide clarification on the purpose and necessity for this change.