ML20207D187

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Informs That Conversion of Fuel from High to Low Enrichment Will Not Occur During FY87 Due to Lack of Federal Funding. NRC Will Be Notified by 880327 Re Availability of Federal Funds for Conversion
ML20207D187
Person / Time
Site: Neely Research Reactor
Issue date: 12/19/1986
From: Karam R
Neely Research Reactor, ATLANTA, GA
To:
NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION (ADM)
References
NUDOCS 8612300345
Download: ML20207D187 (2)


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Georgia Institute of Technology f' Neely Nuclear Research Center - ' -

Atlanta, Georgia 30332 (404) 894-3600 GronGIATECH 1845-1965 DESIGNDG TOMORROW TODAT 50-l& O December 19, 1986 Director of the Office of Nuclear Regulations U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Attention: Document Control Desk Gentlemen:

In accordance with 10 CFR Part 50.64 (c.2) and on behalf of the Georgia Institute of Technology, I hereby notify U.S.N.R.C. that federal funding is not available during fiscal year 1987 for converting the GTRR fuel from high to low enrichment.

The letter from Mr. Richard E. Stephens of DOE to me on the subject is appended. No further action on the conversion question is currently being contemplated by Georgia Tech during 1987.

We will, however, notify U.S.N.R.C. by March 27, 1988 about the availability of federal funds and will submit a proposal for the conversion should such funds become available.

Sincerely yours, k' W m R.A. Karam Director RAK:jlr pc: Dr. T.E. Stelson Dr. J. Stevenson 861230034S 861219 PDR ADOCK 05000160 P pop 0l0 i li An Equal Education and Employment Opportunity Institution A Unit of the University System of Georgia

Department of Energy Washington, D.C. 20545 DEC 0 31986 Dr. Ratib A. Karan Neely Nuclear Research Center School of Nuc. Engineering & Health Physics Georgia Institute of Technology , _ , , ,,, .,

Atlanta, Georgia 30332- ,

Dear Dr. Karam In accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rule,10 CFR Part 50, Limiting the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in Domestically Licensed .

Research and Test Reactors, you are hereby notified that Federal funding for conversion of your reactor will not be available during Fiscal Year 1987.

You will be notified in the event these circumstances change.

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Richard E. Stephens, Di actor Division of University & Industry Programs Office of Field Operations Management Office of Energy Research

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