ML16054A192

Submittal of Federal Funding for the Conversion of the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor from Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel

ML16054A192
Person / Time
Site:	University of Missouri-Columbia
Issue date:	02/18/2016
From:	Rhonda Butler, Fruits J Univ of Missouri - Columbia
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Download: ML16054A192 (2)

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UNWVERSITY of MISSOURI RESEARCH REACTOR CENTER February 18, 2016 Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Stop P1-37 Washington, DC 20555-0001

REFERENCE:

Docket Number 50-186 University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor Amended Facility License R- 103

SUBJECT:

Federal Funding for the Conversion of the university of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor fr'om Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel Enclosed is a copy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) letter stating Federal funding under the DOE's University Research Reactor Infrastructure Program for the conversion of the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor (MUJRR) from highly-enriched uranium (HEUl) to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel will not be available during fiscal year 2016.

ENDORSEMENT:

Reviewed and Approved Sincerely, John L. Fruits Ralph A. Butler, P.E.

Reactor Manager Director Enclosure xc: Mr. Alexander Mr. Adams,U.S.

Geoffrey Wertz, Jr.,Nuclear U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Regulatory Commission Commission Mr. Johnny Eads, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ] 0 8

1513 Research Park Drive Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 573-882-4211 Fax: 573-882-6360 Web: www.murr~missouri.edu Fighting Cancer with Tomorrow s Technology

Idaho Operations Office

~Department 1955 FremontofAvenue Energy Idaho Falls, ID 83415 Feb 16, 2016 Mr. Ralph Butler University of Missouri - Columbia Research Reactor Facility Columbia, MO 65211

SUBJECT:

Notification that No Federal Funding will be Available in Fiscal Year 2016 to Support the University of Missouri Research Reactor Conversion from Highly Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium (NPD-I 6-01!4)

Dear Mr. Butler:

The University of Missouri's Research Reactor (MURR) applied for a unique purpose exemption as defined in 10 CFR Part 50.2, which is still under review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

In accordance with 10 CFR Part 50.64, Limitations on the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in Domestic Non-PowerReactors, MURR is required to send a letter annually to the NRC documenting if Federal funds are available to convert to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel.

In accordance with 10 CFR Part 50.64, you are hereby notified that the Department of energy funding will not be available in FY 2016 for your conversion to LEU fuel.

You will be notified in the event these circumstances change. If you have any questions, please contact me at (208) 526-3132.

Sincerely, Bradley Heath Research Reactor Infrastructure Program Office of Nuclear Energy cc: Jeff D. Chamberlin, NA-231I Brian D. Waud, NA-231I Mike Worley, DOE-HQ, NE-42 Kenny Osborne, DOE-HQ, NE-42 Derrick Ogg, DOE-HQ, NE-42

UNWVERSITY of MISSOURI RESEARCH REACTOR CENTER February 18, 2016 Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Stop P1-37 Washington, DC 20555-0001

REFERENCE:

Docket Number 50-186 University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor Amended Facility License R- 103

SUBJECT:

Federal Funding for the Conversion of the university of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor fr'om Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel Enclosed is a copy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) letter stating Federal funding under the DOE's University Research Reactor Infrastructure Program for the conversion of the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor (MUJRR) from highly-enriched uranium (HEUl) to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel will not be available during fiscal year 2016.

ENDORSEMENT:

Reviewed and Approved Sincerely, John L. Fruits Ralph A. Butler, P.E.

Reactor Manager Director Enclosure xc: Mr. Alexander Mr. Adams,U.S.

Geoffrey Wertz, Jr.,Nuclear U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Regulatory Commission Commission Mr. Johnny Eads, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ] 0 8

1513 Research Park Drive Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 573-882-4211 Fax: 573-882-6360 Web: www.murr~missouri.edu Fighting Cancer with Tomorrow s Technology

Idaho Operations Office

~Department 1955 FremontofAvenue Energy Idaho Falls, ID 83415 Feb 16, 2016 Mr. Ralph Butler University of Missouri - Columbia Research Reactor Facility Columbia, MO 65211

SUBJECT:

Notification that No Federal Funding will be Available in Fiscal Year 2016 to Support the University of Missouri Research Reactor Conversion from Highly Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium (NPD-I 6-01!4)

Dear Mr. Butler:

The University of Missouri's Research Reactor (MURR) applied for a unique purpose exemption as defined in 10 CFR Part 50.2, which is still under review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

In accordance with 10 CFR Part 50.64, Limitations on the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in Domestic Non-PowerReactors, MURR is required to send a letter annually to the NRC documenting if Federal funds are available to convert to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel.

In accordance with 10 CFR Part 50.64, you are hereby notified that the Department of energy funding will not be available in FY 2016 for your conversion to LEU fuel.

You will be notified in the event these circumstances change. If you have any questions, please contact me at (208) 526-3132.

Sincerely, Bradley Heath Research Reactor Infrastructure Program Office of Nuclear Energy cc: Jeff D. Chamberlin, NA-231I Brian D. Waud, NA-231I Mike Worley, DOE-HQ, NE-42 Kenny Osborne, DOE-HQ, NE-42 Derrick Ogg, DOE-HQ, NE-42