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Requests Addl Info Re Application for Amend to License SNM-1227 within 45 Days of Ltr Date
ML20247J249
Person / Time
Site: Framatome ANP Richland
Issue date: 09/11/1989
From: Bidinger G
NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
To: Malody C
SIEMENS POWER CORP. (FORMERLY SIEMENS NUCLEAR POWER
References
NUDOCS 8909200230
Download: ML20247J249 (2)


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Docket No.- 70-1257 License No. SNM-1227 Advanced Nuclear Fuels Corporation ATTN: Mr. C. W. Malody, Manager

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Gentlemen:

This: refers to your application dated June 1,1989 (transmitted by letter dated May 31,1989), requesting an amendment to Materials License No. SNM-1227 for authorization to relocate the mixed oxide waste currently stored in the Specialty Fuels Building and for an exemption from the requirements of 10 CFR 70.24(a) during maintenance of the criticality-alarm system.

.0ur review of'your application has identified additional information that is needed before final-action can be taken on your request. The additional information (6 copies), specified in the enclosure, should be provided in the l

form of proposed license conditions, as appropriate, or as revisions to the

safety demonstration section within 45 days of the date of this letter.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Scott Pennington of my staff on (301) 492-0693.

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  • Request for Additional Information Application Dated June 1,1989 Licensee: Advanced Nuclear Fuels Docket No. 70-1257 Please provide the following:
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A description of the provisions to prevent liquid spills from flowing into the below grade pit. Consideration should be given to spills of caustic and acidic liquids which could deteriorate the 55-gallon drums or L

potentially result in a fire or explosion.

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Covering the storage pit with steel plates could create a " confined space."

.If so, what monitoring will be performed to ensure detection of atmospheres within the pit that are either explosive or "immediately dangerous to life?"

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A description of the below grade pit including dimensions and construction of walls, floor, and joints.

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A description of materials other than the drummed mixed oxide waste that will be placed in the storage pit.

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During maintenance of the criticality alarm system, will health physics personnel conduct surveys in affected areas?

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