ML19309C629
| ML19309C629 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07109122 |
| Issue date: | 03/04/1980 |
| From: | Reynolds L CHEM-NUCLEAR SYSTEMS, INC. |
| To: | Macdonald C NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| References | |
| 15722, NUDOCS 8004090091 | |
| Download: ML19309C629 (2) | |
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CHEM-NUCLEAR SYSTEMS INC.
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MacDonald, Chief Transportation Certification Branch Division of Fuel Cycle and Material Safety U.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. MacDonald:
In response to your letter dated January 29, 1980, we have conducted an exhaustive review of our records to determine the facts with respect to the events as you described them in the second paragraph of your letter.
The results of our inquiry have revealed the following facts:
(a)
The 18-450 Model container was used only as a " strong type container" (STC) by VEPCO in an attempt to provide an extra measure of the protection provided for the health and welfare of the public.
(b)
The 18-450 Model container has not been used for any shipment of radioactive materials for which an NRC approval was required during Calendar Year 1979 and can not be used for such shipments in the foreseeable future.
(c)
The 18-450 Model container has been modified in such a way as to be used only for STC shipments and until such time as the container is modified to comply with Certificate of Compliance or a new container is constructed which meets the C of C requirements we will not be using the 18-450 Model container for shipments requiring an NRC licensed package.
(d)
There have not been any reportable violations of regulatory requirements with respect to the use of the 18-450 Model container during the period in question or in any other period of use subsequent to the time that the container was converted to an STC.
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T Page two Reynolds/MacDonald It is my understanding that the relevant facts of this situation were made available to the Region II Inspector during the inspection of these activities.
I trust that the information supplied in this letter will suffice to eliminate any further concem with respect to this matter.
If you desire further information concerning these or other matters please do not hesitate to call or write.
Sincerely, CH"M-NUCLEAR STEMS, INC.
Lou s E. Reynoldd Director Regulatory Affairs Division cc:
James P. O'Reilly Director, Region II Office Of Inspection & Enforcement 101 Marietta Street, Suite 3100 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 W.
L. Prbffitt Virginia Electric & Power Company P. O. Box 26666 Richmond, VA 23261 U
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