ML19249F323

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Requests Addl Info Re 780214 Application Seeking Approval to Deliver Modedl HFIR Unirradiated Packaging to Carrier for Transport.Needs Demonstration That Packaging Will Withstand Accidents at Low Temp
ML19249F323
Person / Time
Site: 07105797
Issue date: 09/11/1979
From: Macdonald C
NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
To: Ross D
ENERGY, DEPT. OF
References
NUDOCS 7910110312
Download: ML19249F323 (2)


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U. S. Department of Energy ATTN:

Dr. Donald M. Ross Washington, D. C.

20545 Gentlemen:

This refers to your application dated February 14, 1978, as amended, requesting approval to deliver the hbdel No. ! FIR (Unirradiated) packaging to a carrier for transport.

In connection with our review, we need the infomation identified in the enclosure to this letter.

Please advise us within thirty (30) days from the date of this letter when this information will be provided. The additional information requested by this letter should be submitted in the form of revised pages to the original Safety Analysis Report in order to preserve the continuity of your application.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, we will be pleased to meet with you and your staff.

Sincerely, f

Charles. MacDonald, Chief Transportation Cer tification Branch Division of Fuel Cycle and Material Safety

Enclosure:

As stated cc: w/enci U. S. Department of Energy ATTN: Mr. William H. Travis P.O. Box E Oak Ridge, TN 37830 7 910110 3 la f

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Department of Energy Model No. HFIR Unirradiated Packaging 5E? 111979 Encl to ltr dtd 1.

Demonstrate that the packaging will withstand the hypothetical accident conditions of transport at low temperature (-20 F). Note that materials such as carbon steel become brittle at low temperatures.

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Provide legible drawings of the packaging.

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