ML20033C582
| ML20033C582 | |
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| Site: | 05000083 |
| Issue date: | 07/17/1978 |
| From: | Reid R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Diaz N FLORIDA, UNIV. OF, GAINESVILLE, FL |
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| ML19283A221 | List: |
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| FOIA-81-339 NUDOCS 8112030459 | |
| Download: ML20033C582 (5) | |
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July 17,1978 Docket No.: 50-83 University of Florida College of Engineering Department of Nuclear Engineering Sciences ATTN: Dr. Nils J. Diaz Reactor Supervisor 202 Nuclear Sciences Center Gainesville, Florida 32611 Gentlemen:
Based on our review of your October 21, 1977, application for renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-56 for your Argonaut Research Reactor, we have concluded that additional infonnation is needed.
We request that you review the enclosed list and submit information on the indicated items as soon as possible. You are reminded that you may incorporate by reference,' any information contained in previous applications, statements or reports filed with the Commission.
If you have any questions, please contact Steve L. Ramos (301-492-7435) who has been assigned project manager for your facility.
Sincerely, h
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Robert W. Reid, Chief Operating Reactors Branch #4 Division of Operating Reactors
Enclosure:
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Contents of Application _
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General Information (10 CFR 50.33) i Provide applicable information delineated in the referent T_ e following 10 CFR 50.'33 paragraphs obtain:
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.(e)- Include all licenses issued for use on the campus
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(f) Financial Considerations - The review process to satisfy 10 CFR 50.33(f) requires information that will.show that the licensee possesses the funds necessary to cover estimated operating costs or that there is reasonable assurance of obtaining the _ funds for the period of.t,.,e license renewal plus the estimated costs of permanently ' shutting down the facility and maintaining it in a To facilitate reviewing the financial aspects, safe condition.
it is requested that the following information be provided-in three signed and notarized originals and six-additional copies:
(1) The most recent published annual statement of operations of the University.
Indicate, or provide = separately, that portion of the budget which clearly delineates the sources 4
of funds to be utilized to cover costs of operation of your reactor facility.
(2) The estimated annual costs to operate the reactor for the additional license renewal period and a certification-that amounts designated in your application for renewal of the facility will be included in future budgets.
(3) The estimated costs of permanently shutting down the reactor, a listing of what is included in these costs, the assumptions made in estimating the costs, the type of shutdown contemplated, and the source of funds to cover these costs.
(4) ! An estimate of the annual cost to maintain the shutdown facilities in a safe condition.
Indicate what is included in this estimate, assumptions made in determining the cost, any interest-rates assumed, and the source of funds to cover this in perpetuity.
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Provide applicab1'e information as delineated in 10 CFR 50.30
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(e) Exempt (f) ' Environmental Considerations
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Attached is a memorandum, " Environmental Considerations Regarding the Licensing of Research Reactors and Critical Facilities" l
dated January 28, 1974, from D. Muller to D. Skovholt, that
.provides the general environmental impact of research reactors l
and may be used as a reference in developing the EIA.
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Technical Information (10 CFR 50.34)
(a) FSAR - (applicable portions) of 10 CFR 50.34(b)
A complete review of your Safety Hazards Report (SAR) will be conducted to ensure no significant safety hazard exists. Data should be included to update the SAR with regard to natural and unnatural phenomena. This information p.
must use current analysis techniques and infonaation.
Further, a description and analysis of the structures,
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systems and components of the facility, with emphasis on r
the operational performance and the ability to function pruperly and safely for the term of the license. This is particularly important because the original license was evaluated for a specific term.
As some parts have obviously worn and there is some deterioration of the structure, the ability of the facility to operate safely for the requested term is an unreviewed safety question.
-(b) 10 CFR 50.34(b)(6) - Applicable portions.
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The following pertains to specific ite'ns:
(v) Emergency Planning Provide your emergency plan. The plan should contain, but not be limited to, the elements listed in Section IV of Appendix. E to 10 CFR Part 50. Attach'ed are draft copies of ANS 15.16 " Standard for Emergency Planning for Research Reactors," and Regulatory Guide 2.XX, " Emergency Planning for Research Reactors."
Both of these should provide you guidance in developing your plan.
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(vi) Proposed Technical Specifications (T.S.) in accordance with 10 CFR 50.36)
Attached is a copy of a typical T.S. for an AGN-201 reactor facility. Although there are considerable differences between your Argonau'c and an AGN-201, the basic outline and format is that desired for T.S.
In the course of license renewal, it is appropriate to upgrade T.S. and to make them as standard as' physical and operational constraint permit.
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. are, therefore, requested to use the attached T.S.
E ; a guide to revise your T.S.
Further, the following l.
was the subject of previous correspondence and is provided herein as a reminder.
(a) ALARA consideration should be included in the T.S., as delincated in 10 CFR 50.36a.
(b) Provision regarding the insertion and irradiation of explosives must be included in the T.S. or not be handled l
at all. All research reactors licensees were advised of this requirement June 1971. Previous concerns are reiterated in the following:
"An increasing number of programs b'eing performed at research and testing reactor facilities involve the radiography of explosives. The presence and irradiation of explosives in a reactor facility must be etaluated carefully because of the potential for damage to the reactor.
The use of explosives within a reactor facility is considered to be an unreviewed safety question pursuant to Section 50.59 of 10 CFR Part 50 unless such usage has been reviewed and approved by the Commission.
If you presently receive, or have plans to receive and handle explosives, an evaluation of the con-l sequences of accidental explosions should be made and submitted to the Commission's Division of Reactor Licensing.
Proposed operating restrictions -that provide for safe usuage of explosive materials should be submitted for in-clusion in your Technical Specifications.
In.this context,
" explosives" include all materials that would constitute Class A, Class B and Class C explosives as described in Title 49, Parts 172 and 173 of the Code of Federal Regulations, regarding transportation.of explosives and other dangerous ma terial s.
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The Technical Specifications should c'ontain sufficient' information to establish operating restrictions; should j
indicate the maximum quantity of explosives (in pounds.
of_ equivalent TNT) allowed in the facility, the form of the explosives, the controls exercised when handling and storing explosives, the cumulative radiation exposure limits for explosives, the utilization of explosives within the facility, and the maximum quantity of explosives that could be involved.in postulated accidents; and should include an assessment of the probability and the potential consequences l
of an explosion occurring."
(,c). Attached is one set of Regulatory Guides (2,1-2.5) that pertain c
to research reactors that should also be used in revising your T.S.
(c) Operator Licenses and Requalification Training Program (10 CFR Part 55)
(10 CFR 50.34(b)(7) and (8).
l (d) Physical Security Plan (10 CFR 50.34(c))
Your physical security plan will be reviewed in accordance with guidance provided in June 1974 (copy attached) and 10 CFR Part 73 changes published since then.
If required, submit six copies of your revised physical security plan (PSP) with your renewal application.
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Standard _s and Regulatory Guides For your information, concomitant to the review of items in A above, all documents will include a perusal to ensure you have included references and use of applicable ANS/AtlSI standards and NRC Regulatory Guides (2,1-2.5) for research reactors.
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All items froia referenced 10 CFR articles not listed above are self-explanatory, 2.
Above subparagraphs are keyed to 10 CFR paragraphs.
Attachments:
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11uller/Skovholt Memo dtd.1/28/74 2.
Draft Copy ANS 15.16 - Emergency Planning 3.
Draft Copy Reg. Guide 2.XX - Emergency Planning 4.
Typical AGN-201 T.S.
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Regulatory Guides 2.1. - 2.5 6.
Physical Security Plan Guidance e
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