ML20044F070
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| Site: | 07109159 |
| Issue date: | 05/20/1993 |
| From: | Macdonald C NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
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| NUDOCS 9305260427 | |
| Download: ML20044F070 (5) | |
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a This certshcate s issued to certsty that the packaging and contents described an item 5 below, meets the applecable safety stancaros set forth m Trtie 10. Code g
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This certificate a conoitional upon fumHmo the requirements of to cFR Part T1. as apphcable, and the cond4tions specsfied below-d l
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Steel encased lead shielded ~ casks for low specific activity material.
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plates ranging in thickness from 2.0 10-3.0 inches;.;The primary cask lid is i
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primary lid with eight, 3/4-inch studs and nutst Each lid is provided with a i
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stainless steel liner (seal welded along all edges), an optional lid vent L
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casks are provided with four equally spaced lifting / tie-down devices. The h
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Maximum gross weight of the contents, secondary containers, and shoring is limited g
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containers and the cask cavity to minimize movement during normal conditions of i)l l
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In addition to the requirements of Subpart G of 10 CFR Part 71:
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Each packaging must meet the Acceptance Tests and Maintenance Program of:
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assigned for the sole use of the licensee.
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I Nuclear Packaging, Inc., application dated February 29, 1988.
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Supplements dated: April 19, 1988; and February 16, 1993.
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November 22, 1985.
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APPROVAL RECORD Model Hos. NUPAC 14/190L, NUPAC 14/190M, NUPAC 14/190H, LN 14-170H, LN 14-170L, and LN 14-170M Certificate of Compliance No. 9159 Revision No. 6 Pacific Nuclear Systems, Inc. (PNSI),
16, 1993, By application dated Februaryrequested renewal of Certificate of Compliance N Also, by NUPAC 14/190L, NUPAC 14/190M, and NUPAC 14/190H packages. Scientific Ecology G 30, 1993, application dated Aprilrequested renewal of Certificate of Compliance No. 9159 LN 14-170H, LN 14-170L, and LN 14-170M packages.
request any changes to the package design.
PNSI, the certificate holder, requested that the certificate be revised toThe certifica incorporate their company name and address.In addition, the certificate was correc accordingly.
contents.
The staff has reviewed previous submittals, including the be complete and adequate.
The Certificate of Compliance has been renewed for a five year period.which expires May 31, 1998.
knV Charles E. MacDonald, Chief Transportation Branch Division of Industrial and Medical Nuclear Safety, NMSS WM 2 01933 Date: