ML21092A171

University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor - Federal Funding for the Conversion of the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor from Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel

ML21092A171
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Site:	University of Missouri-Columbia
Issue date:	04/02/2021
From:	Meffert B, Robertson J Univ of Missouri - Columbia
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI RESEARCH REACTOR CENTER April 2, 2021 ATIN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001

REFERENCE:

Docket Number No. 50-186 University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor Renewed Facility Operating License No. R-103

SUBJECT:

Federal Funding for the Conversion of the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor from Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel Enclosed is a copy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Material Management and Minimization, letter stating Federal funding under the DOE's University Research Reactor Infrastructure Program for the conversion of the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor (MURR) from highly-enriched uranium (HEU) to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel will not be available during fiscal year 2021.

ENDORS EMENT:

Sincerely, Reviewed and Approved

~ J. David Robertson, PhD Reactor Manager Reactor Facility Director cc: Reactor Advisory Committee Reactor Safety Subcommittee Dr. Thomas Spencer, Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development Mr. Geoffrey Wertz, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Craig Bassett, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Enclosure:

I. DOE Letter to MURR Regarding Conversion Funding, dated April I, 2021 1513 Research Park Drive Columbia, MO 652 11 Phone: 573 -882-4211 Fax: 573-882-6360 Web: www.murr.missouri.edu Fighting Cancer with Tomorrow's Technology

Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Washington, DC 20585 April I, 2021 Dr. J. David Robertson University of Missouri - Columbia Research Reactor Facility Columbia, MO 65211

Dear Dr. Robertson:

In accordance with IO CFR 50.64, Limitations on the Use ofHighly Enriched Uranium in Domestic Non-Power Reactors, the University of Missouri's Research Reactor (MURR) is required to send a letter annually to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission documenting if Federal funds are available to convert to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel.

In accordance with 10 CFR 50.64, you are hereby notified that Department of Energy funding will not be available in fiscal year 2021 to complete the conversion of MURR to LEU fuel. While significant funds are being invested to qualify a new LEU fuel that will meet MURR' s performance requirements and support the conversion of MURR, an acceptable LEU fuel is not currently available.

You will be notified in the event these circumstances change. If you have any questions, please contact me at my telework number, (202) 751-2377.

Sincerely, Brian Waud Director, Reactor Conversion Program Office of Material Management & Minimization Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation cc: Christopher Landers, NA-231 Vic Pearson, DOE-ID Kenny Osborne, DOE-HQ, NE-51