ML19348B238
| ML19348B238 | |
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| Site: | 05000192 |
| Issue date: | 02/24/1994 |
| From: | Alexander Adams Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Harris T AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
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| Download: ML19348B238 (4) | |
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REQUIREMENTS TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A RESEA I am responding to our phone conversation of January percent uranium-235 enriched research reactor. requested the r 27, 1994
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission for licensing and regulating nuclear facilities and materials under the A nsible Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and other statutes omic Part 50 of Title 10, " Domestic Licensing of Productio Our regulations Facilities" (10 CFR Part 50), contains the requirements for nuclear rea rs.
The following discussion touches some of the issues involved in the lic process, but is in no way complete.
ensing To issue a license, the Commission staff performs a safety evaluation i
application analysis to ensure that the proposed facility (1) can be built operated without undue risk to the health and safety of the public inimical to the common defense and
, (2) is not makes other findinos as necessary. security of the United States, and (3)
Some of the information required as part of an application includes accordance with 10 CFR 50.33 and 50.34:
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Updated Safety Analysis Report (SAR) are required to be submitted with applications.A complete S its operation; and a safety analysis of the structure The SAR includes systems to ensure that they will be able to perform their intended functions.
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Financial Oualifications_ (10 CFR 50.33(f))
I This information mJst show that there is reasonable assurance that you i
will be able to obtain the funds necessary to cover estimated construction and operating costs for the period of the requested license plus the estimated costs of permanently shutting down the facility and i
decommissioning it.
appropriately certified:The following information is required to be provided, The most recently published annual financial-statement of the reactor a.
The source of funds utilized to cover costs of construction owner.
and operation of the reactor facility must be indicated.
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The estimated cost of facility construction and the estimated annual r
cost to operate the reactor for the requested licensing period, the underlying assumptions and bases of the estimate and certification that future budget will include these funds, and The estimated costs of eventually shutting down the reactor and safely c.
disposing of it, a listing of what is included in these costs, the assumptions underlying these estimated costs, the type of shutdown con +emplated, and the source of funds to cover these costs.
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Envirg w ntal Reoort (10 CFR Part 51)
An Environmental Report (ER) is required that includes sufficient i
operational data, analyses and discussions to provide a substantial basis for NRC to develop its environmental assessment.
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Technical Spec.?ications The content and format for Technical Specifications should be in i
conformance with ANSI /ANS Specifications for Research Reactors."15.1-1982, "The Development of Technical the American Nuclear Society.
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Operator Recualification Proaram (10 CFR 50.54 (i-1) and 10 CTR Part 55)
A copy of a proposed operator requalif' cation program must be submitted.
6.
Emeroency Plan (10 CFR 50.54(q) and (r) and 10 CFR 50, Appendix E)
An Emergency Response Plan (ERP) must be approved by NRC.
be submitted for NRC review in accordance with the above-citedThe plan must regulations.
7.
Physical Security Plan (10 CFR 73.67)
A Physical Security Plan must be submitted with NRC which we shall review in accordance with 10 CFR 73.67.
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Filine of Apolication l
The requirements for submitting an application and all other forma.
documentation relating to a license with respect to addressee, notarization, signatory and number of copies are defined in 10 CFR 50.4 l
and 10 CFR 50.30.
The NRC issues a construction permit to an applicant that authorizes the plant to be built in accordance with the application.
During the construction process, NRC inspectors conduct inspections to ensure that i
the facility is constructed as described in the application.
The construction permit holder then submits an application to the Commission for an operating' license. The staff performs a detailed review of this application.
The licensing process provides an opportunity for a i
public hearing to persons whose interests may be affected.
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NRC licensed reactors are operated by reactor operators and senior reactor I
operators who.are licensed by the NRC. Persons who operate licensed reactors are subject to NRC operator licensing requirements, including requirements covering fitr.ess for duty and completion of a training i
program.
Because you are interested in a reactor with 25 percent U-235 enrichment, the J
reactor would have to qualify for a unique purpose exemption in accord with-the requirements of 10 CFR 50.64.
I All Put 50 reactor licensees are required by 10 CFR Part 140 to maintain financial protection to cover liability caused by nuclear accidents.
Fees for NRC licensing and annual fees for nuclear reactors are contained in 10 CFR Part 170 and Part 171.
I hope that you will find this information useful in determining your course.
of action.
For your information, I have enclosed a copy of the safety 5
analysis report, NRC staff evaluation, license and technical specifications for the research recctor at the University of Texas.
If you require i
additional information, please contact me at 301-504-1127.
0rigina5' signed by:
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Project Directorate Division of Operating Reactor Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Filina of Application The requirements for submitting an application and all other formal I
documentation relating to a license with respeci to addressee, notarization, signatory and number of copies are deficed in 10 CFR 50.4 and 10 CFR 50.30.
The NRC issues a construction permit to an applicant that authorizes the I
plant to be built in accordance with the application. During the construction process, NRC inspectors conduct inspections to ensure that the facility is constructed as described in the application.
The construction permit holder then submits an application to the Commission for an operating license.
The staff performs a detailed review of this application.
The licensing process provides an opportunity for a public hearing to persons whose interests may be affected.
NRC licensed reactors are operated by reactor operators and senior reactor operators who are licensed by the NRC.
Persons who operate licensed i
reactors are subject to NRC operator licensing requirements, including requirements covering fitness for duty and completion of a training program.
Because you are interested in a reactor with 25 percent U-235 enrichment, the reactor would have to qualify for a unique purpose exemptio' In accord with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.64.
All Part 50 reactor licensees are required by 10 CFR Part 140 to maintain financial protection to cover liability caused by nuclear accidents.
Fees for NRC licensing and annual fees for nuclear reactors are contained in 10 CFR Part 170 and Part 171.
t I hope that you will find this information useful in determining your course i
of action.
For your information, I have enclosed a copy of the safety
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analysis report, NRC staff evaluation, license and technical specifications for the research reactor at the University of Texas.
If you require additional information, please contact me at 301 504-1127.
Sincerely,
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Alexander Adams, Jr.,
e or Project Manager Non-Power Reactors and-commissioning Project Directorate Division of Operating Reactor Support i
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
As stated
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