ML20205T240
| ML20205T240 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | MIT Nuclear Research Reactor |
| Issue date: | 04/22/1999 |
| From: | Bernard J MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CAMBRIDGE |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9904270198 | |
| Download: ML20205T240 (2) | |
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,e gx NUCLEAR REACTOR LABORATORY AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL CENTER OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JOHN A. BERNARD 138 Albany Street, Cambndge. MA 02139-4296 Act!vation Analysis Director Telefax No (617gg Coolant Chemistry Director of Reactor Operations Tel. No. (617)
Nuclear MedK:sne Prmcipal Research Engineer Reactor Engineenng April 22,1999
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 A'ITN: Document Control Desk
Subject:
Proposal for Conversion to Low Enriched Uranium, MIT Research Reactor, Docket No. 50-20,10 CFR 50.64(c)(2)(ii)
Gentlemen:
In accordance with 10 CFR 50.64, " Limitations on the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in Domestic Non-Power Reactors," the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory submits herewith the information required by subsection (c)(2)(ii) of that paragraph.
We have been notified by the U.S. Department of Energy that Federal funding for conversion to low enriched uranium will not be available during Fiscal Year 1999. A copy of Dr. John Gutteridge's letter dated April 8,1999 is attached.
It is our understanding that this letter fulfills the requirements of 10 CFR 50.64 until March 27,2000. We shall inform you if further information regarding the availability of funding should become available in the meantime.
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Dear Dr. Bernard:
In accordance with 10 CFR Part 50.64," Limitations on the Use of Highly 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.
You will be notified in the event these circumstances change.
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