ML20205D055

Forwards Request for Addl Info Re 870122 Application for Amend to Radioactive Matl package:850.Response Indicating When Info Will Be Provided Requested within 30 Days of Ltr Date.Info Should Be Submitted in Form of Revised Pages

ML20205D055
Person / Time
Site:	07109147
Issue date:	03/24/1987
From:	Macdonald C NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
To:	Roughan C AMERSHAM-TECH/OPS RPD
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NUDOCS 8703300322
Download: ML20205D055 (2)

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~ 4 RETURN TO A. Nachlis FCTC: RHO g 34 g M 71-9147 Amersham-Tech / Ops RPD ATTN: _ Ms. Cathleen M. Roughan 40 North Avenue-

-Burlington, MA 01803 Gentlemen:

.This refers to your application dated January 22, 1987, requesting an

. amendment to the Model No. 850 package.

In connection with our review, we need the information identified.in the enclosure to this letter.

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.Piease advise us within 30 days from the date of this letter when this

~ fnforwation will be provided. The additional information. requested by this

letter should be submitted-in the form of revised pages. If you have any questions regarding this matter, we would be pleased to meet with you and your s ta ff. -

Sincerely,

. originsi signed W Ross chappcil

" @ Charles E. MacDonald, Chief -

Transportation Certification Branch.

Division of Fuel Cycle and Material Safety, NMSS

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Amersham-Tech / Ops RPD Model No. 850 Package Docket No. 71-9147 Enc 1 to ltr dtd: U DRAWING -

- Provide an engineering drawing of the package which includes the following information: ,

o Drawing notes should specify the code or standard by which the welder and welding procedure will be qualified.

o Weld symbols should conform to the standard location of elements of a weld symbol as given in the AWS Code.

o The drawings should specify, by appropriate weld symbol, the requirements for all packaging weld joints (including size, type, and length of welds).

o Provide weld inspection criteria.

o Drawing should give the size of the shield plates and the location-relative to the side of the source changer.

STRUCTURAL

1. Demonstrate that the proposed welding of thicker shielding plates onto the thinner source changer walls will not adversely affect the structural integrity of the package.

- 2. Address the impact of increasing the gross weight of the package without reinforcing the package's edges.

SHIELDING

Demonstrate that the shielded shipping plugs will provide adequate shielding after the accident.

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