ML20205P213

Informs That DOE Advised Licensee That Federal Funding for Conversion of Reactor to LEU Will Not Be Available During FY99,per 10CFR50.64

ML20205P213
Person / Time
Site:	University of Wisconsin
Issue date:	04/12/1999
From:	Cashwell R WISCONSIN, UNIV. OF, MADISON, WI
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
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NUDOCS 9904200074
Download: ML20205P213 (2)

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April 12, 1999 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 RE: Docket 50-156; 10 CFR Part 50.64C

Dear Sirs:

We are providing the following information in conformance to 10CFR Part 50.64.

The Department of Energy has advised us that Federal funding for conversion of our reactor to low enrichment will not be available during Fiscal Year 1999. This information was contained in a letter signed by John Gutteridge and dated April 7, 1999. A copy of that letter is attached.

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Dear Dr. Cashwell:

j In accordance with 10 CFR Part 50.64, " Limitations on the Use of Highly l 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 1999.

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You will be notified in the event these circumstances change.

l Sincerely,

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