ML20147C023
| ML20147C023 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 10/03/1978 |
| From: | Moore R NRC OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (OIP) |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (OIP) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 7810110258 | |
| Download: ML20147C023 (2) | |
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d WASHINGTON, D. C 20555 CT 03 1978 MEMORANDUM FOR:
Files FROM:
R. N. Moore, Senior Licensing Reviewer
SUBJECT:
FINDINGS RELATED TO PROPOSED IMPORT LICENSE NO.
ISNM-1692, (351.2 GRAMS PUO /UO2 FROM JAPAN) 2 Transnuclear, Inc. filed an application, dated November 9,1976, for a license to import 351.2 grams of Pu0 /UO 2
2 in sixteen fuel pins.
The quantities of material are:
245.84 grams U02 and 105.36 grams Pu02 containing 93 grams plutonium (84.937 grams fissile). The fuel pins will be imported frcm Japan for overpower safety testing in the General Electric Test Reactor, Pleasanton, California.
The pins will be re-exported intact to Japan following testing.
The reexport would be subject to separate licensing procedures.
The material will be packaged in one type BP-2 container in accordance with IAEA Certificate of Competent Authority number USA /5331/B()F.
This package is approved by NRC as meeting the regulatory requirements for Type B packaging for fissile material of not more than 900 grams of uranium or plutonium metal, oxides, or a mixture of both, provided that the contents will withstand a temperature of 800 degrees C. with-out pressure-generating decomposition.
The container complies with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 71.
Shipment will be via ocean carrier to San Francisco and then by truck to Pleasanton, California.
3 The material involved is in a solid, nonparticulate oxide form contained in fuel pins.
Based upon evaluations nade in BNWL-1846, "An Assessment of the Risk of Transporting Plutonium Oxide and Liquid Plutonium Nitrate by Truck," (T.I. McSweenety et al, August 1975) a probable release of plutonium available for inhalation by individuals as plutonium oxide powder due to an accident involving a 6M container is extremely remote.
Iri the case of this application for solid fuel pins in the type BP-2 container, the likelihood of release would tse substantially lower.
The environmental impact of radioactive material shipments also was evaluated in NUREG-0170, December 1977, in which it was determined that the radiological impact from import shipments is negligible compared to domestic shipments.
The physical protection requirements of 10 CFR Part 73 are not applicable since the quantity of SNM to be imported is exempted under 10 CFR Part 73.1.
2 Memorandum to the File The proposed action conforms with the standard provisions governing such shipments and will have no significant impact on the environment or on the general public. Accordingly, the staff finds this information will not be inimical to the common defense and security or constitute an undue risk to public health, safety, and the environment.
R. N. Moore Senior Licensing Reviewer
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