ML18317A353

Enclosure 1: Certificate of Compliance No. 9291, Rev No. 11 (Letter to W. Edwards Amendment and Renewal of Certificate of Compliance No. 9291 for the Model No. LIQUI-RAD Transport Unit Package)

ML18317A353
Person / Time
Site:	07109291
Issue date:	02/13/2019
From:	John Mckirgan Spent Fuel Licensing Branch
To:	Edwards W TN Americas LLC
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Shared Package
ML18317A352	List: ML18317A353 ML18317A355
References
CAC 001029, EPID L-2018-LLA-0160, EPID L-2018-RNW-0027
Download: ML18317A353 (3)

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NRC FORM 618 (8-2000) 10 CFR 71 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PACKAGES 1

a. CERTIFICATE NUMBER

b. REVISION NUMBER

c. DOCKET NUMBER

d. PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PAGE PAGE S

9291 11 71-9291 USA/9291/B(U)F-96 1

OF 3

2.

PREAMBLE a.

This certificate is issued to certify that the package (packaging and contents) described in Item 5 below meets the applicable safety standards set forth in Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Material.

b.

This certificate does not relieve the consignor from compliance with any requirement of the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation or other applicable regulatory agencies, including the government of any country through or into which the package will be transported.

3.

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED ON THE BASIS OF A SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT OF THE PACKAGE DESIGN OR APPLICATION

a.

ISSUED TO (Name and Address) b.

TITLE AND IDENTIFICATION OF REPORT OR APPLICATION TN Americas LLC 7135 Minstrel Way, Suite 300 Columbia, MD 21045 TN Americas LLC, application dated January 10, 2019 4.

CONDITIONS This certificate is conditional upon fulfilling the requirements of 10 CFR Part 71, as applicable, and the conditions specified below.

5.

(a)

Packaging (1)

Model No.: Liqui-Rad (LR) Transport Unit Package (2)

Description The LR Package is designed to transport Type B quantities of fissile uranyl nitrate solutions.

The package uses thermal and impact limiting systems to protect the containment vessel and prevent the contents from being released. The primary structural components of the LR packaging consist of a stainless steel containment vessel, a carbon steel outer vessel and a carbon steel framing system. The containment vessel is built in accordance with ASME Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII, Division 1) but does not require an ASME stamp.

Double O-ring seals on the containment vessels primary and secondary lids provide a leak tight seal which is leak testable. A closed-cell phenolic foam or polyurethane foam surrounds the top and bottom head area of the containment vessel and ceramic fiber blanket and board insulation are used in the sidewalls and outer lid for thermal insulation and impact absorption.

The maximum volume of the contents is limited to 230 gallons which maintains a minimum ullage of 33 gallons.

The LR is a cylindrical package set in a rectangular angle frame. The dimensions of the package are approximately 56 inches long (l) x 56 inches wide (w) x 73 inches high (h). The maximum weight of the package is 5,692 pounds. The outer vessel is constructed of 10 gauge carbon steel. The containment vessel is constructed of 1/4 - inch stainless steel with 1/4 - inch thick flanged and dished heads. The containment vessel is rated at 50 psig pressure. Closed-cell phenolic or polyurethane foam and ceramic fiber insulation are sandwiched between the containment vessel and the packages outer shell.

NRC FORM 618 (8-2000) 10 CFR 71 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PACKAGES

1.

a. CERTIFICATE NUMBER

b. REVISION NUMBER

c. DOCKET NUMBER

d. PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PAGE PAGE S

9291 11 71-9291 USA/9291/B(U)F-96 2

OF 3

5.(a)(2)

Description (Continued)

The package is designed to be leak-tight [maximum allowable leak rate of 1x10-7 ref-cubic centimeters per second (cm3/s)]. The containment vessel is closed using a double O-ring and is secured by sixteen 5/8 - inch stainless steel studs. The outer lid is closed with twelve 5/8 - inch stainless steel studs and the Manual Vent Enclosure (MVE) lid is secured with four 5/8 - inch stainless steel bolts and nuts. The package is also equipped with plastic plugs to vent any gases that may be generated by the insulation during a fire event. All valves and fittings are provided within sealed enclosures to contain any leakage during valve failure.

(3)

Drawings The packaging is constructed and assembled in accordance with Columbiana Hi Tech Drawing Nos. LR-SAR, sheets 1 through 4, Rev. 10.

5.(b)

Contents (1)

Type and form of material Low enriched Uranyl Nitrate solutions with the specifications shown in Table 1 below. The uranium concentration must be less than or equal to 125 grams of Uranium per liter (gU/l) with an enrichment less than or equal to 5.0 wt.% 235U. Non-fissile chemical impurities may be present up to the chemical impurity specification in Table 1. Additionally, fissile isotopes are also limited to the quantities in Table 1.

(2)

Maximum quantity of material per package 230 gallons of Uranyl Nitrate solution with limits as shown in Table 1.

Table 1 ITEM SPECIFICATION Solution Density 1.17 g/cm3 Chemical Impurities 1,500 g/gU Nitric Acid Normality 0.1 - 0.7 Uranium Concentration 125 gU/l 232U 2.0 x 10-3 g/gU 234U 2.0 x 103 g/gU 235U 0.05 g/gU (12 pounds maximum quantity of 235U per LR) 236U 2.5 x 104 g/gU 238U remainder of uranium

NRC FORM 618 (8-2000) 10 CFR 71 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PACKAGES

1.

a. CERTIFICATE NUMBER

b. REVISION NUMBER

c. DOCKET NUMBER

d. PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PAGE PAGE S

9291 11 71-9291 USA/9291/B(U)F-96 3

OF 3

5.(b)(2)

Maximum quantity of material per package (Continued)

ITEM SPECIFICATION Pu/Np Alpha Activity 93 Becquerel/gU Gamma Emitters 0.515 x 10-1 Curies (c)

Criticality Safety Index 0.0

6.

In addition to the requirements of Subpart G of 10 CFR Part 71:

(a)

The package must be prepared for shipment and operated in accordance with the Operating Procedures in Chapter 7 of the application.

(b)

Each packaging must be acceptance tested and maintained in accordance with the Acceptance Tests and Maintenance Program in Chapter 8 of the application.

7.

The package authorized by this certificate is hereby approved for use under the general license provisions of 10 CFR 71.17.

8.

Packagings must be marked with Package Identification Number USA/9291/B(U)F-96.

9.

Transport by air of fissile material is not authorized.

10.

Expiration date: July 31, 2024.

REFERENCES TN Americas, LLC, consolidated application dated January 10, 2019.

FOR THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

/RA/

John McKirgan, Chief Spent Fuel Licensing Branch Division of Spent Fuel Management Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards Date: February 13, 2019