ML20212K399

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Informs That Funding for Conversion of Nbs Reactor to Low Enriched U Fuel Not Available,Per Encl DOE . Schedule for Conversion of Nbs Reactor Cannot Be Submitted at Present
ML20212K399
Person / Time
Site: National Bureau of Standards Reactor
Issue date: 03/04/1987
From: Rozier Carter
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY (FORMERL
To:
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
NUDOCS 8703090296
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(301) 975-6210 FTS 879-6210 March 4, 1987 Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulations U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555

Dear Sir:

Subject:

Docket No. 50-184 As indicated in the enclosed letter from the Department of Energy, funding for conversion of the NBS reactor to LEU fuel is not available.

Accordingly, a schedule for conversion of the NBSR cannot be submitted at this time.

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Dear Dr. Carter:

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 by the Department of Energy for conversion of your reactor will not be available during Fiscal Year 1987 Current Department of Energy plans include funding for conversion of university owned reactors only. You will be notified if these circumstances change.

Sincerely, E

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