ML20041A388
| ML20041A388 | |
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| Site: | 07109503 |
| Issue date: | 01/26/1982 |
| From: | Macdonald C NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
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| NUDOCS 8202220070 | |
| Download: ML20041A388 (4) | |
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4 Form NRC418 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION I8 8
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
,g CFR 71 For Radioactive Materials Packages 1.(a) Certificate Number 1.(b) Revision No.
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1.bc)SA/951e Iden ifi 1.(d) 1Pages No.1.(e) Total No. Pages Pack n No.
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- 2. PRiiAMBLE 2.(a)
This certificate is issued to satisfy Sections 173.393a,173.394,173.395, and 173.396 of the Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR 170189 and 14 CFR 103) and Sections 146-19-10a and 146-19-100 of the Department of Transportation Dangerous Cargoes Regulations (46 CFR 146-149), as amended.
2.(b)
The packaging and contents described in item 5 below, meets the safety standards set forth in Subpart C of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, Packaging of Radioactive Materials for Transport and Transportation of Radioactive Material Under Certain Conditions."
2.(c)
This certificate does not relieve the consignor from compliance with any requirement of the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation or other applicable regulatory agencies, including the government of any country through or into which the package will be transported.
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- 3. This certificate is issued on the basis of a safety analysis report of the package design or application-3.lal Prepared by (Name and address):
3.(b)
Title and identification of report or applicatior:
Monsanto Research Corporation Monsanto Research Corporation Report Mound Laboratory No. MLM-2074 dated June 28, 1974 Miamisburg, OH 45342 3.(ci Docuei No. 71-9503
- 4. CONDITIONS This certificate is conditional upon the fulfilling of the requirements of Subpart D of 10 CFR 71, as applicable, and the conditions specified in item 5 below.
- 5. Description of Packaging and Authorized Contents, Model Number, Fissile Class, Other Conditions, and
References:
(a) Packaging (1) Model No.: MWH-IHS-SC (2) Description A multi-hundred watt isotope heat source shipping container. Main components consist of a carrier and a finned cask. The carrier body is fabricated of heavy gauge steel screen welded to channel and angle iron frame members. The base plate is a 3/4-inch thick steel plate.
The carrier top is fabricated of aluainum scrten welded to aluminum frame members to facilitate handling. Approximate dimensions of the carrier are 62 inches in height with a width and length of 49 inches.
The finned cask, positioned within the carrier, is made of stainless j
steel with aluminum fins to dissipate heat. The cask is about 43 l
inches in both height and diameter. The maximum gross weight of the l
packaging and contents is 3,000. pounds.
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Packaging (continued)
(3) Drawings The packaging is constructed in accordance with the following Monsanto Research Corporation Drawing Nos.:
5-2059, Sheet 1, Rev. A Multi-Hundred Watt' Isotope Heat Sheet 2, Rev. A Source Shipping Container; l
5-2060, Sheet 1, Rev. B Carrier Body; Sheet 2, Rev. A 5-2061, Sheet 1, Rev. B Carrier Cap; Sheet 2, Rev. A 5-2062, Sheet 1, Rev. B Cask; and Sheet 2, Rev. A Drawings given in Appendix IV of application.
(b) Contents (1) Type and form of material Hot-pressed solid plutonium oxide in 24 Fuel Sphere Assemblies (FSA) as the primary containment within secondary packagings of a Heat Source Assembly (HSA) and a Storage Protection Container (SPC).
(2) Maximum quantity of material per package A total plutonium content not to exceed 5.3 kg, of which not more than 20 w/o may consist of Pu-239, Pu-241 or any combination of those nuclides. The maximum content weight, including the HSA and SPC, not to exceed 300 pounds with a total decay heat not to exceed 2,430 watts.
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Fissile Class II Minimum transport index to be shown on label 0.3 6.
The MHW-IHS-SC shipping container must be filled with helium gas to the equivalent of approximately 7 psig at 200 F.
The MHV-IHS-SC shipping container must be equipped with a pressure relief valve set et 33+3 psig which must be tested initially and annually thereafter.
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The valve on the Storage Protection Containar (SPC) must be closed prior to delivery to a carrier for transport. The SPC must be leak tested in accordance with the American National Standard N 14.5 prior to delivery to a carrier for transport.
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The shipping container must meet the Quality Control specified in Section J of the Application.
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The package authorized by this certificate is hereby approved for use under the general license provisions of 10 CFR 571.12(b).
- 10. Expiration date: January 31, 1987.
REFERENCE Monsanto Research Corporation's Safety Analysis Report No. MLM-2074 dated June 28, 1974.
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Charles E. MacDonald, Chief Transportation Certification Branch Division of Fuel Cycle and Material Safety, NMSS JAN 2 6 EMM!
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The shipping container must meet the Quality Control specified in Section J of the Application.
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The package authorized by this certificate is hereby approved for use under the general license provisions of 10 CFR 571.12(b).
- 10. Expiration date: January 31, 1987.
REFERENCE Monsanto Research Corporation's Safety Analysis Report No. MLM-2074 dated June 28, 1974.
FOR THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Mk Charles E. MacDonald, Chief Transportation Certification Branch Division of Fuel Cycle and Material Safety, NMSS JAN 2 6 1982 Date:
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Transportation Certification Branch Approval Record Model No. MWH-IHS-SC Docket No. 71-9503 By application dated December 8,1981, Department of Energy, Albuquerque Operations Office, requested renewal of Certificate of Compliance No. 9503.
No changes have been requested or made to the package since approval of Safety Analysis Report No. MLM-2074 dated June 28, 1974.
The drawing list, Item 5.(a)(3) of the Certificate of Compliance, was revised to show the correct revision level (Rev. A) for Drawing No. 5-2059, Sheet 2.
The correct revision level was confinned through discussions with the applicant.
The staff concludes'that the statements of the original application satisfies the requirement for renewal _of the Certificate of Compliance.
Charles E. MacDonald, Chief Transportation Certification Branch Division of Fuel Cycle and Material Safety, NMSS Date:
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