ML20138E984
| ML20138E984 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 05000087 |
| Issue date: | 09/27/1985 |
| From: | Hoyle J NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY, DIV OF CBS CORP. |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8510250155 | |
| Download: ML20138E984 (3) | |
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sm UNITED STATES OF AVERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY CCVMISSION In tne natter of Docket No. 50-87 WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CCRPORATION L
(Research Reactor)
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE I.
The Westingnouse Electric Corporation ("the licensee") is the holder of Facility Operating License No. R-119 issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
("the Commission").
The license autnorizes the operation of a research reactor at Zion, Illinois.
TI.
Recognizing that many nonoower reactor facilities 1 have on hand unitradi-atec nigh erricned uranium (HEU) fuel tnat is not neeced for current operations, the Commission celieves that prucence cittates the taking cf reasorable steps to decrease the ootential for any adverse consequences from possession of HEU in excess of operational needs by suspending tne right to possess HEU invento-ries in excess of quantities sufficient for the maintenance of normal operations or for the replacement of depleted fuel and failed elements.
Therefore, the Commission has found it desirable to protect the public healtn and safety and common defense and security by requiring all excess HEU fuel to be removed to a secure facility away from tne reactor site.
'Inciuces research, test and critical exoeriment facilities.
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III.
Accordingly, pursuant to Sections 104, 161b, and 1611 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and Section 2.202 of 10 CFR Part 2 and Section 50.54(h) of 10 CFR Part 50, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the licensee shall show cause why the licensee's authority to possess HEU fuel should not be suspended in accor-cance with the following provisions:
(1) The licensee shall within 120 days from the effective date of this Order move to a secure facility all unirradiated high enriched ura-nium fuel presently on-site except for that needed to replace one failed element for each different type element in the core.
There-after, the licensee may possess unirradiated nign enriched uranium fuel on-site only in that quantity necessary to replace one failed element for each dif ferent type element in the core.
For purposes of this condition, a secure facility is a Department of Energy facility i
or a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensed fuel cycle facility that is protecting formula quantities of strategic special nuclear 4
material.
(2)
Facilities that require replacement elements for refueling may also maintain an inventory of not more than the amount of fuel depleted in 5
I a 90-day ceriod of normal operation.
(3) Tne Commission may relax the aDove requirements in writing for good Cause shown.
IV.
l Within 30 days of the date of this Order, the licensee may snow cause why tne provisions specified in Section III should not be ordered, by filing a written answer under oath or affirmation that sets forth the matters of fact and law on wnich the licensee relies.
The lictnsee may answer this Order, as l
provided in 10 CFR 2.202(d), by consenting to the entry of an order in sub-stantially tne form croposed in this Order to Show Cause.
Upon the licensee's consent to tne provisions set forth in Section III of this Order or failure to 2
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J ans-er :r re:ues; a ea-r; Or :nt s Orcer witnin tre sce:f fiec time :eriod, :ne
- r:.isiens set fiftn in Secti:n III snall :ecome effe::fve ai ncut fartner Orcer.
If the licensee fi'es an answer c;;csing :ne Orcer ;r::asec in Section
!!I cr if a hearing is re Lested, the provisions set for n in Se::jen II; shall Oe: Ore e##e::ive :) :ne ca:e s ecified in an order issued folla.1 g furtner proceecirgs or :- s Cr:er.
Tre liceasee or aay c rer persen wncse interest is adversely affe :ec cy
- nis Creer may -ecuest a nea-ing on :nis Orcer.
Any ans er to :nis Orcer or request for aeartrg s all te sent witnin 30 cays of the cate of this Order to
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? mission, Wasnington, 00 y sna i ais0 De sent to the :xecutive Legal,ufrect:r at the 3,
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a sa e at:ress.
If a rea 'rg is :: ce meid, tre Commission will issue an order designating t~e tite and ciate of any su:n rearing.
If a hearing is neld, :ne issue for aearing snali ce aretre-tae Orovistons set forth in Se::1cn III of this Order s cul ce sustaiaec.
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