ML20058J625

Advises of Change in Circumstances Affecting Scope of Discovery on Contention Xx.Ucla Recently Completed Transfer of Reactor Fuel,Reducing U-235 Inventory to Less than 5 Kg. Transfer Changes Basis of 10CFR73.60 Exemption Request

ML20058J625
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Site:	05000142
Issue date:	08/06/1982
From:	Cormier W CALIFORNIA, UNIV. OF, LOS ANGELES, CA
To:	Frye J, Luebke E, Paris O Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
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August 6, 1982 John H. Frye, III, Chairman Dr. Emmeth A. Luebke Administrative Judge Administrative Judge Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Atomic Safety and Licensing U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Board Washington, D.C. 20555 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Dr. Oscar H. Paris Washington, D.C. 20555 Administrative Judge Atomic Safety and Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 4 Washington, D.C. 20555 In the Matter of The Regents of the University of California (UCLA Research Reactor)

(Proposed Renewal of Facility License) ,

Dear Administrative Judges:

This letter is to advise the Board and Parties of a change in circumstances which affects the scope of discovery on Contention XX as set forth by the Board in the Prehearing Conference Order of July 26, 1982 (pages 2-3).

As described in the enclosed letter (W.F. Wegst to Hal Bernard, dated August 6, 1982), UCLA recently completed a transfer of reactor fuel sufficient to reduce the total inventory of U-235 (both irradiated and unirradiated) at the UCLA facility to less than 5 kilograms. As a result, UCLA's exemption from the requirements of 10 CFR 73.60, which incorporates certain require-ments and exemptions contained in 10 CFR 73.67, is no longer dependent on maintaining the self-protecting conditions for the l "in-core" fuel (100 rem /hr. at 3 feet, unshielded). UCLA's exemption i is now based on the fact that UCLA possesses less than 5 kilograms of reactor fuel.

Respectfully submitted William H. Cormier UCLA Representative Enclosure cc: Service List (w/ enclosure) 8208110139 820006 t PDR ADOCK 05000142 j G PDR