ML20199L276

Informs That Encl RAI Needs to Be Completed Bfore Final Action Can Be Taken on Request for Amend to License SNM-33 to Authorize Release of Hydrofluoric Acid for Unrestricted Use

ML20199L276
Person / Time
Site:	07000036
Issue date:	11/25/1997
From:	Soong S NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
To:	Sharkey R ABB COMBUSTION ENGINEERING NUCLEAR FUEL (FORMERLY
References
TAC-L30995, NUDOCS 9712010366
Download: ML20199L276 (3)

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November 25, 1977 4  ;;

TMr. Robert W.:Sharkey. Manager Regulatory Compliance

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'3300 State Road P Hematite. MO 63047 .

SUBJECT:

AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR UNRESTRICT RELEASE 0F HYOROFLUORIC ACID (TAC N0. L30995) vear Mr. Sharkey:  !

This refers.to your application dated August 12. 1997. requesting an amendment i to Materials License SNM-33 to authorize release of hydrofluoric acid for unrestricted use. ,

Our review of your application has identified additional information that is needed before final action can be taken on your request. The additional information, specified in the enclosure, should be provided within 30 days of the date of this letter. Please reference the above TAC No. in future correspondence related to this request.

If'you have any questions regarding this matter, please. contact me at (301) 415-8155.

Sincerely, ean Soong Licensing Secti 2 Licensing Brinch Division of Fuel Cycle Safety '

and Safeguards. NMSS Docket License 70-36 SNM 33 AJPoo,

Enclosure:

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3300 State Road P Hematite, M0 63047

SUBJECT:

AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR UNRESTRICTED RELEASE OF HYOROFLUORIC ACIO (TAC N0, L30995)-

Dear Mr. Sharkey:

This refers to your application dated August - 12, 1997, requesting an amendment to Materials License SNM-33 to authorize release of hydrofluoric acid for unrestricted use.

Our review of your applicatior, has identified additional information that is needed before final action can be taken on your request. The additional information specified in the enclosure, should be provided within 30 days of the date of this letter. Please reference the above TAC No, in future correspondence related to this request.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (301) 415-8155.

Sincerely, f

Sean Soong Licensing Sect on 2 Licensing Branch Division of Fuel Cycle S6fety and Safeguards NHSS Docket 70-36 License SNM-33

Enclosure:

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- Application Dated August 12. 1997 Combtstion Engineering, Inc.

. -- Docket 70 .5

1. According to your August 12, 1997. letter, you have performed an integrated safety assessment (ISA) on the hydrogen fluoride (HF) scrubber liquid process. Provide a copy of this ISA.

2. Provide a detailed process description of all equipment associated with the liquid scrubbing process. Include all equipment utilized from the off-gas metal filters through the truck loading fill line. include operating temperatures along the path, chemicai concentrations, materials of construction, and chemical hazards anticipated from the hazard analysis. Identify controls necessary to mitigate process upsets and normal controls. Explain how the HF scrubber and associated equipment piping is maintained to ensure integrity and confinement of HF and uranium, if applicable.

3. 13 there any credible scenario where unreacted UF 6 gas could be carried over to the llF scrubber? If so, describe.

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