ML17058A400

Proposal for Conversion to Low Enriched Uranium, Mit Research Reactor, Docket No. 50-20, 10 CFR 50.64 (c)(2)(ii) of That Paragraph

ML17058A400
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Site:	MIT Nuclear Research Reactor
Issue date:	02/22/2017
From:	Hu L, Queirolo A MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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MIT NUCLEAR REACTOR LABORATORY AN MIT INTERDEPARTMENTAL CENTER

_ Al Queirolo Mail Stop: NW12-116a Phone: 617 253-4211 Director of Reactor Operations 138 Albany Street Fax: 617 324-0042 Cambridge, MA 02139 Email: queirolomit.edu February 22, 20,17 Attn: Document Control Desk Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555

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Proposal for Conversion to Low Enriched Uranium, MIT Research Reactor, Docket No. 50-20, 10 CFR 50.64 (c)(2)(ii) of that paragraph.

Dear Sir or Madam:

In accordance with 10 CFR 50.64 "Limitation of the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in Domestic Non-Power Reactors," the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory submits herewith the information required by subsection (c)(2)(ii) of that paragraph.

We have been notified by the U.S. Department of Energy that Federal Funding for conversion to low enriched uranium will not be available during Fiscal Year 2018. However, we wish to note that we continue to receive funding for studies that will enable us to perform the conversion once the proposed fuel completes qualification tests. In particular, a new LEU fuel element design was developed. LEU core designs for the MITR have been analyzed and demonstrated to meet nuclear safety and performance criteria. Also, a schedule is in place for submission of a preliminary LEU conversion Safety Analysis Report to NRC and we are in adherence with that schedule.

Lin-wen Hu, Ph.D. Al Queirolo Director, Research and Services Director of Reactor Operations Cc: USNRC - Senior Project Manager Research and Test Reactors Licensing Branch Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation USNRC - Senior Reactor Inspector Research and Test Reactors Oversight Branch Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office ofNucle_ru:_ Reactor Regulation