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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20209F9151999-07-0707 July 1999
Notifies NRC That Pursuant to 10CFR70.38(d),Seattle Univ Has Begun Process of Decommissioning of Nuclear Facility. Packaging of U & Preparation for Transport Is Now Projected to Take Place Week of 990726
ML20248E0061998-05-20020 May 1998
Discusses Transfer of Subcritical Assembly from Seattle Univ to Doe,Per Telcon Held During Wk of 980420 W/S Chotoo of Nrc.Schedule for Transfer of Subject Matl,Requested
ML20217R0481998-04-30030 April 1998
Forwards Renewed License SNM-589 in Response to Requesting Extension of License Expiration Date
ML20217F9451998-04-24024 April 1998
Requests Extension of Radioactive Matls License SNM-589 for Five Yrs IAW 10CFR70.38a(2)
ML20217A8171998-03-18018 March 1998
Responds to Telcon Held in Dec 1997,which Requested Info on Procedure for Termination of Special Nuclear Matl License. Listed Actions Have to Be Taken in Order to Terminate License
ML20149M2891996-12-10010 December 1996
Informs That Mf Weber Branch Chief for Fuel Cycle Licensing Branch,Effective 961118
ML20059M0391993-11-15015 November 1993
Forwards Renewed License SNM-589 for 5-yr Period,Expiring 981130 & Ser.Nrc Guidelines for Decontamination of Facilities & Equipment Prior to Release...Or Termination of Licenses..., Dtd Apr 1993 Also Encl
ML20127G4031993-01-15015 January 1993
Informs That Renewal Application Shall Not Expire Until Application Finally Determined by Commission
ML20236Y6201987-12-0909 December 1987
Forwards Renewed License SNM-589 & Ser.License Expires on 921231
ML20236E5861987-10-0505 October 1987
Forwards Revised Chapter 8 in Univ Application for Renewal of License SNM-589.Chapter Now Covers Emergency Procedures Dealing W/Fire & Personal Injury,Per 870915 Telcon
ML20236N6641987-08-0606 August 1987
Ack Receipt of 870724 Application for Renewal of License SNM-589.Since Application Received 30 Days Prior to 870831 Expiration Date,License Shall Not Expire Until Application for Renewal Finally Determined by Commission
ML20238A3911987-08-0606 August 1987
Responds to 870805 Telcon Re Application for Renewal of License SNM-589.Enrichment of Licensed U Is 0.947% Rather than 0.974%.Agrees That Ratio Visitors to Qualified Nuclear Facility Personnel of 10 to 1 Appropriate
ML20236K8061987-07-24024 July 1987
Forwards Application for Renewal of License SNM-589
ML20212M2691987-03-0909 March 1987
Forwards Draft Guide for Preparation of Renewal Applications for SNM Licenses for Univs & R&D Facilities, Per Telcon
ML20202G8301986-06-0606 June 1986
Ack Receipt of NRC Amending License SNM-589 Re Radiation Safety Officer.R Guy Appointed Formally as Radiation Safety Officer & Director of Nuclear Facility
ML20210V1751986-05-28028 May 1986
Issues Amend 1 to License SNM-589,replacing Name of Radiation Safety Officer in Condition 11 W/Position Title & Adding Condition 15 Re Qualifications of Radiation Safety Officer.Ser Encl
ML20214C0911985-02-0404 February 1985
Notifies of Death of Fr Valente & Appointment of RA Guy as Acting Radiation Safety Officer & Facility Director Until Permanent Appointment Made.Immediate Notification Will Follow Appointment to Permanent Positions
ML20058F9811982-07-29029 July 1982
Forwards IE Safeguards Insp Rept 70-0600/82-01 on 820721.No Noncompliance Noted
ML20054F2741982-06-0101 June 1982
Requests Addl Info Re Outlined Topics to Assist in Evaluation of License Renewal Request,Per 820521 Telcon.Info Should Be Submitted by 820630
1999-07-07
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Category:OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20248E0061998-05-20020 May 1998
Discusses Transfer of Subcritical Assembly from Seattle Univ to Doe,Per Telcon Held During Wk of 980420 W/S Chotoo of Nrc.Schedule for Transfer of Subject Matl,Requested
ML20217R0481998-04-30030 April 1998
Forwards Renewed License SNM-589 in Response to Requesting Extension of License Expiration Date
ML20217A8171998-03-18018 March 1998
Responds to Telcon Held in Dec 1997,which Requested Info on Procedure for Termination of Special Nuclear Matl License. Listed Actions Have to Be Taken in Order to Terminate License
ML20149M2891996-12-10010 December 1996
Informs That Mf Weber Branch Chief for Fuel Cycle Licensing Branch,Effective 961118
ML20059M0391993-11-15015 November 1993
Forwards Renewed License SNM-589 for 5-yr Period,Expiring 981130 & Ser.Nrc Guidelines for Decontamination of Facilities & Equipment Prior to Release...Or Termination of Licenses..., Dtd Apr 1993 Also Encl
ML20127G4031993-01-15015 January 1993
Informs That Renewal Application Shall Not Expire Until Application Finally Determined by Commission
ML20236Y6201987-12-0909 December 1987
Forwards Renewed License SNM-589 & Ser.License Expires on 921231
ML20236N6641987-08-0606 August 1987
Ack Receipt of 870724 Application for Renewal of License SNM-589.Since Application Received 30 Days Prior to 870831 Expiration Date,License Shall Not Expire Until Application for Renewal Finally Determined by Commission
ML20212M2691987-03-0909 March 1987
Forwards Draft Guide for Preparation of Renewal Applications for SNM Licenses for Univs & R&D Facilities, Per Telcon
ML20210V1751986-05-28028 May 1986
Issues Amend 1 to License SNM-589,replacing Name of Radiation Safety Officer in Condition 11 W/Position Title & Adding Condition 15 Re Qualifications of Radiation Safety Officer.Ser Encl
ML20058F9811982-07-29029 July 1982
Forwards IE Safeguards Insp Rept 70-0600/82-01 on 820721.No Noncompliance Noted
ML20054F2741982-06-0101 June 1982
Requests Addl Info Re Outlined Topics to Assist in Evaluation of License Renewal Request,Per 820521 Telcon.Info Should Be Submitted by 820630
1998-05-20
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- ! j ti NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20066 4 001
'% March 18, 1998 ;
Dr. Reed A. Guy Director, Nuclear Facility School of Science and Engineering Seattle University Seattle. Washington 98112-4460
SUBJECT:
DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSITION OF THE URANIUM SUBCRITICAL ASSEMBLY
Dear Dr. Guy:
This letter is in response to our telephone conversation in December 1997, in which you requested information on the procedure for termination of your Special Nuclear Material License. Currently, you are authorized by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for possession only of 900 aluminum-clad, uranium fuel slugs, which make up a subcritical assembly. You have indicated that you intend to transfer this material to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). but have yet been ur. successful.
We have contacted DOE on your behalf concerning the disposition of this material. DOE has indicated that it will look into the matter. We will continue to follow this issue and will keep you informed. Because it is unlikely that DOE will take possession of the subcritical assembly before your license expires on November 30. 1998. you should plan to submit a renewal application in accordance with 10 CFR 70.33.
Prior to 1993. you were also authorized to possess four Plutonium-Beryllium (Pu-Be) sealed sources, which have been transferred to Los Alamos National Laboratory's Pu-Be Source Recovery Program. It is our understanding from conversations with you that these Pu-Be sources and the uranium fuel slugs !
have never leaked. (The uranium fuel slugs are considered sealed sources O because the uranium is contained in the aluminum cladding.) Therefore, to terminate your license, you are required to do the following:
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- 1. Submit notification .to the NRC as required under 10 CFR 70.38(d):
- 2. Transfer to the NRC the decommissioning records discussed in 10 CFR 70.25. 70.38 and 70.51:
- 3. Dispose of the licensed material in accordance with NRC requirements (in this case, by transfer to DOE):
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- 4. Demonstrate that the sources used never leaked through records of leak -
tests or perform a radiation survey to demonstrate no leakage of-activity: and
- 5. Submit NRC Form 314. " Certificate of Disposition of Materials." or equivalent information.
In this case. a decommissioning plan would not be required. However, if you determine that the sources used may have leaked, a decommissioning plan may be required if the procedures and activities necessary.to carry out the decommissioning could increase the potential health and safety impacts to the workers or the public as specified in 10 CFR 70.38(g)(1).
-It is our understanding that you also have nuclear materials licensed by the State of Washington. Termination of your NRC license would not be affected by continuing use or possession of these materials. Further guidance on decommissioning requirements can be found in NUREG/BR-0241, "NMSS Handbook for Decommissioning Fuel Cycle and Materials Licensees." Please contact me if you have any-additional questions at.(301) 415-8102.
Sincerely, Original signed by:
Susan D. Chotoo Licensing Section 2 Licensing Branch Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards. NMSS Dock'et 70-600 License SNM-589 Distribution:
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-activity; and 5 Submit NRC Form 314. " Certificate of Disposition of Materials." or equivalent information.
In this case, a decommissioning plan would not be required. However, . if you
- determine that the sources used may have leaked, a decommissioning plan may be-required if the procedures and activities necessary to carry out the decommissioning could increase the potential health and safety impacts to the workers or the public as specified in 10 CFR 70.38(g)(1).
It is our understanding that you also have nuclear materials licensed by the State of Washington. Termination of your NRC license would not be affected by continuing use or possession of.these materials. Further guidance on decommissioning requirements can be found in NUREG/BR-0241, "NMSS Handbook for Decommissioning Fuel Cycle and Materials Licensees." Please contact me if you
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have any additional questions at (301)-415-8102.
Sincerely.
Susan D. Chotoo Licensing Section 2 Licensing Branch Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS Docket 70-600 License SNM-589
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