ML20135F356

Submits Info Required by Subsection (c)(2)(ii) of Paragraph IAW 10CFR50.64, Limitations on Use of Highly Enriched U in Domestic Non-Power Reactors. Federal Funding for Conversion to Low Enriched U Will Not Be Available During Fy 1997,encl

ML20135F356
Person / Time
Site:	MIT Nuclear Research Reactor
Issue date:	03/07/1997
From:	Bernard J NUCLEAR REACTOR LABORATORY
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
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NUDOCS 9703120157
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Subject:

Proposal for Conversion to Low Enriched Uranium, MIT Research Reactor, Docket No. 50-20,10 CFR 50.64(c)(2)(ii) 1 Gentlemen:

In accordance with 10 CFR 50.64, " Limitations on the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in Domestic Non-Power Reactors," the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory submits herewith the information required by subsection (c)(2)(ii) of that paragraph.

We have been notified by the U.S. Department of Energy that Federal funding for conversion to low enriched uranium will not be available during Fiscal Year 1997. A copy of Dr. William Hartman's letter dated February 28,1997 is attached.

, It is our understanding that this letter fulfills the requirements of 10 CFR 50.64 until March 27,1998. We shall inform you if fmther information regarding the availability of funding should become available in the meantime.

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Dear Dr. Bernard:

j In accordance with 10 CFR Part 50.64," Limitations on the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in Domestic Non-Power Reactors,"you are hereby notified that Federal funding for conversion of your reactor to low enrichment uranium fuel will not be available during Fiscal Year 1997.

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