ML19351D156
| ML19351D156 | |
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| Issue date: | 07/14/1980 |
| From: | Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards |
| To: | Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards |
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| ACRS-1761, NUDOCS 8010090106 | |
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- i MINUTES OF THE WASTE MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE AND 2 2-80 FUEL CYCLE SUBCOMMITTEE JOINT MEETING JUNE 26 & 27,1980 WASHINGTON, DC The Subcomittees met jointly on June 26 & 27,1980 at 1717 H St., NW Washington, DC. The main purposes of the meeting were to review pertinent porttons of the proposed 1982 safety research budget. Notice of the meeting was published in the Federal Register on June 11, 1980. Copies of the notice, meeting attendees list, and meeting schedule are included as Attachments 1, 2, and 3, respectively.
No written statement and no request for time to make oral comments were received from members of the public.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. S. Lawroski. Subcommittee chairman, convened the meeting at 1:00 p.m. and introduced the ACRS members (Attachment 2) who were present. The meeting was conducted in accordance with the. Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Govern-ment in the Sunshine Act. Mr. Peter Tam wss the Designated Federal Employee.
Members made no additional comments' at this point and the meeting proceeded as scheduled.
DISCUSSION WITH THE NRC STAFF The following is a record of significant points raised by the Subcomittees and the Staff during a project-by-projec' review.
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the point (s) refers to the particular project as listed in the Description of Research Projects (a document provided by the Research staff).
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High-Level Waste The Staff said that the NRC waste management research is very e
general, and results can usually be applied to all waste fonns and sites.
(B6352) The Staff said that DOE would not be interested in develop-e ing techniques to measure leach rates. NRC, on the other hand, would be interested in evaluating various techniques since one of the per-fonnance criteria required by 10 CFR 60 is low leach rates.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT /7UEL CYCLE 6/26&27/80 The NRC research projects do not involve mining of underground e
cavities, due to the high cost of such operations; existing sites or mines are being used instead.
Geologists working in waste management have to be trained to e
think differently from what other geolcgists do: the former have to think in terms of avoidance of minerals and underground water, whereas the latter searches for such.
The regulatory staff (NMSS) supports strong increase of research e
personnel.
The staff assured the Subcommittees that there is a strong linkage e
between research and regulatory development.
The research staff said that the Commission may be forced to cut e
LLW research due to an overall research budget cut. The regulatory staff said that it opposes any cut in LLW and U-tailings research.
The Subcommittee suggested that the Staff should obtain the advice e
of outside advisory groups on its research' projects.
P (B6627, B6664, and B7401)
In mining, one does not worry a lot e
about damaging surrounding rocks; the purpose is just to get useful minerals out. But in excavation fcr waste storage, one has to exercise great care not to cause damage. These projects illustrate such emphasis.
(B7404, B7063, B7401, and B6673) The regulatory staff suggests e
budgets for these should be reduced.
II. Low-Level Waste (LLW) e (B7065) TMI-2 EPICOR waste is' treated as LLW, according tolNMSS.
When properly solidified, it can be shipped to Hanford for storage.
WASTE MANAGEMENT / FUEL CYCLE 6/26827/80 Mr. Moeller suggested that the Staff advocate preferred ways e
for LLW solidification.
Some nuclear plants generate more waste than others. Proper e
administrative procedures would enable drastic cuts in LLW
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The Subcommittee recommended that the Staff poll all volumes.
J nuclear plints to find out what volume of LLW generated per Plants that generate too much LLW should be told to MWt.
improve.
III. U-Mil 1 Tailings _
Mining companies, whose prime objective is to obtain the uranium e
from the ore, have traditionally lacked motivation to properly treat r5fil tailings.
(B7414 and B7420) Every country, except the US, require tailings j
e neutralization as a major step in treatment.
The regulatory staff said that logic would dictate that mill e
tailings should get the most attention, but public fear has required HLW research to get the highest priority.
IV. Fuel Cycle The Subcommittees questioned how the Staff proposes to (B7043) e
' develop" decontamination alternatives for nuclear plants with No explanation was offered by the Staff, such small amount as $0.2M.
The Subcommittees noted that the Staff has made large improvement e
in the goals, objective, and management of waste management and fuel cycle research, The Staff has written a letter'(copy provided) to all medical and o
academic licensees advising them of the use of temporary storage and subsequent disposai as non-radwaste as an acceptable means for waste treatment.
27, 1980.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. on June details, a complete transcript of the meeting is NOTE:
For additional available in the NRC Public Document Room,1717 H St., NW, Washington, 300 7th St., SW, Washington, DC, t DC 20555 or from Alderson Reporters, (202-554-2345).
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Endowment for the Arts. Washington, review to Congress. In order to perform 7,1982 B;30 a.m. until the conclusion of D.C. 20506, or call (202) 634-a070.
this review. the ACRS must be able to
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engage in frank discussions with ne Subcommittees may meet in Da'ed: May 30.1sso.
members of the NRC Staff and such Executive Session. with any of their a H. M Operc [on discussions would not be possibi if consultants who may be present, to t
held in public sessions. In addition it uplore and exchange their preliminary at o w
the Arts.
may be necessary for the Subcommittee opinions regarding matters which should A 0" """' " "" ** *"I to hold one or more closed sessions for De considered during the meeting.
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the purpose of exploring matters At the conclusion of the Executive
- involving proprietary information Session, the Subcommittees will hear INUCl. EAR REGULATORY t regarding plant security. I havs presentations by and bold discussions determmed, therefore m accordance with representatives of the NRC Staff.
COMM:SSION with Subsection 10(d) of the Federal their consultants and other interested Advisory Committee on Reactor Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L 92*.
persons regarding pertinent portions of Safeguards Subcommittee on 463) that, should such sessions be
,be NRC research program for the ACRS Safeguarda and Security; Meeting required. It is,aecessary to close annual report to NRC and Congress.
cortions of this meeting to prevent ne ACRS is required by Section 5 cf i
&- ACKS Subcommittee on
}rustration of the above stated aspect of the 1978 NRC Authorization Act to Safeguards and Security will hold a the ACRS' statutory responsibilities and
.eview the NRC research program and
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20555. Notice of this meeting was 552b(c)(9)(B) and 552b(c)(4).
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the ACRS ""'t be able t published May 15,1980.
Further information regarding topics vi**'ad &cussions we engage h in accordance with the procedures to be discussed, whether the meeting
" embers of the NRC Staff and such outlined in the Federal Register on hu been canceDed or tcscheduled, the iscussi ns would not be possible if October 1.1979. (44 Fx 56408). oral or Chairman's ruling on requests for the held in public sessions. I have written statements may be presented by - opportunity to present oral statements determined. therefore. in accordance j
j mernbers of the public, recordings will and the time allotted therefor can be
- ,th Subsection 10(d) of the Federal be permitted only during those portions obtained by a prepaid telephone call to Advisory Committee Act (Pub.L 92-of the meeting when a transcript is being the cognizant Designated Federal 463), that should such sessions be kept, and questions may be asked only Employee. Mr. Richard K. Major required,it is necessary to close J
by members of the Subcommittee.its (telephone 202/634:.1414) between 8:15 p rtions of this meeting to prevent consultants, and Staff. Persons desiring a.m. and b p.m EDT.
frustration of the above stated aspect of to ciake oral statements should notify Dated June 5. Issa the ACRS' statutory responsibilities. See the Designated Federal Employee as far John C. Hoyla.
5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B).
In advance as practicable so that approptiate arrangements ca3 be made Adrisory Committee Management Officee.
Further information regardmg topics to a!!ow the necessary time during the p k so m u sa m eisami to be discussed. whether the meeting come me.ew has been canceIIed or rescheduled. the meeting for such statements.
De agenda for subject metting shall Chairman's ruling on requests for the l
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opportunity to present oral statements dvisory Committee on Reactor
- and the time allotted therefor can be i
Thursdoy. /t;e 2a 1980t a.10 a.m. Until
$afeguards Subcommittees on Waste obtained by a prepaid telephone call to the Cor V.,sion ofBusmess ganagement and Fuel Cycle; Meeting the cognizant Designated Federal ne Subcommittee may meet in The ACR3 Subcommittees on Wasta Employee. Mr. Peter Tam (telephone Executive Session, with any ofits f anagement and Fuel Cycle will hold a 202/634-1413) between a.15 a.m. and consultants who may be present. to
.oint meeting on June 26-27.1980 in 5.100 p.m EDT.
explore aad exchange their preliminary Soom 1046.1717 H Street. NW.
Dated: June 5.tosa opinions regarding matters which should Washington DC 20555. Notice of this lohn C. Hoyle. -
be considered during the meeting.
meeting was published May 15.1980.
Advisory Committee Managen ent Oficer.
At the conclusion of the Executive In accordance with the procedures Session, the Subcommittee will hear outlined in the Federal Register on
" " '** N 6'" **' "3 presentations by and hold discuss!ons October 1.1979 (44 FR 56408). oral or with representatives of the NRC Staff.
written statements may be pre ~sented by mi
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' heir consultants and other interested members of the public, recordings will persons regarding pertinent portions of be permitted only during those portions OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND the NRC research program for the ACRS of the meeting when a transcript is being BUDGET annual reports to NRC and Congress, kept, and questions may be asked only necently completed NRC studies relating _ by members of the Subcommittee,its Mandatory i..*vrmation Requirements to reactor plant design to reduce consultants, and Staff. Persons desiring for Federal Assistance Program vulnerability to sabotage, code
' to make oral statements should notify Announcements development related to spent fuel the Designated Tetieral Employee as far actacy: Office of Management and storage pool consequence estimates in advance as practicable so that Budget. Executive Office of the from sabotage, and recent events appropriate arrangements can be made president.
relating to plant security, to allow the necesse y time during the acT1opc Notice ofinformation ne ACRS is required by Section 5 of meeting for such statements.
the 1978 NRC Authorization Act to h agenda for subject meeting shall requirements for program announcements.
review the NRC research program and be as folicws:
ATTACHMENT 1 I
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WASTE MANAGEMENT AND FUEL CYCLE SUSCCN:..
.. ' MEETING WASHINGTON, Dr JUNE 26 & 27, 198u ATTENDEE LIST ACRS K. S. Kim, RES S. Lawroski, Chairman for both Committees S. A. Bellmund, RES D. Moeller, Member J. J. Davis, RES W. Kerr, Member E. E. Held, RES J. Mark, Member F. J. Arsenault, RES P. Tam, Designated Federal Employee J. Martin,-NMSS L. Doyle, RES M. Bell, NMSS M. Kearney, NMSS M. C. Cullingford, PAS /RES K. Benson, PAS /RES E. Regnier, NMSS OTFER R. Boyle, NMSS S. A. Sterling, General Atomic Co.
D. Kathbern, OPE C. Newton, DOE
- J. Davis, SAFER S. Bassett, SAFER Dan E. Martin, NMSS/WMUR L. J. Miller, HMSS/WMUR R. D. Smith, NMSS J. Durst, SAFER D. Solberg, SAFER J. Foulkes, SAFER R. L. J.evenson, NMSS J. Kastner, SAFER /RES W. R. Laws, RES/ SAFER
- C. Newton was permitted by the Chairman to attend the closed session of the meeting, with consent of the NRC staff.
ATTACHMENT 2
ACRS JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING ON FUEL CYCLE AND WASTE MANAGEMENT JUNE 26 & 27, 1980 s
WASHINGTON, DC SCHEDULE JUNE 26, 1980 APPR0XIMATE TIME EXECUTIVE SESSION 1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
o Chairman's Opening Statement o Change of Schedule o Preliminary Comments DISCUSSION WITH THE NRC STAFF - F. Arsenault, J. Davis, and M. Cullingford a.
High-level waste 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
(20 mins.)*
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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b.
Low-level waste 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
(20 mins. )*
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Uranium recovery 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
(20 mins.)*
d.
Fuel cycle risk assessment 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
(10 mins.)*
(Meeting recessed, to be reconvened at 8:30 a.m. on the following day.)
Time needed, as indicated by the speakers, for uninterrupted presentation.
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PROPOSED SCHE 00LE (Cont'd) i June 27, 1980 APPROXIMATE TIME EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
f DISCUSSION WITH NRC STAFF 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The Staff will make presentations on the following SAFER decision units. The actual presentations may not be made as outlined, therefore, no specific presentation durations have been indicated.
I Speakers:
F. Arsenault and J. Davis (1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />)
Fission product release and transport Fuel cycle facility safety Decommissioning Transportation Effluent control Product safety Occupational protection
- BREAK ********************
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Continue the above 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- LUNCH *********************
EXECUTIVE SESSION 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Draft of pertinent portions of the ACRS Research Report
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Memo, Tam to Lawroski, et al., " Status Report," June 12, 1980 2.
Letter, Martin to all medical and academic licensees, June 23, 1980
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Description of research projects (" decision units")
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Viewgraphs used by D. Solberg 5.
Viewgraphs used by F. Arsenault Indicates that the item is for official ACRS use only. Not available to the public during the meeting and not to be released after the meeting unless clearance is granted by the ACRS Office.
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