ML21349A093
| ML21349A093 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07109290 |
| Issue date: | 12/07/2021 |
| From: | Efseaff M Best Theratronics, Ltd |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards |
| References | |
| Download: ML21349A093 (2) | |
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413 March Road lJe5t* Ottawa, Ontario Canada K2K 0E4 Theratronits Tel: 613-591-2100
December 7, 2021
Attention: Document Control Desk Director, Division of Fuel Management Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001
SUBJECT:
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE NO. 9290, Rev 8 Docket #71-9290 MODEL NO. F-430/GC-40 Transport Package.
- Hello,
Pursuant to 10 CFR 71.38, Best Theratronics requests a renewal to the Certificate of Compliance No.
9290, which will expire on February 28, 2022.
Thank you for your consideration on this matter. If you have any questions please contact me at the telephone number or email address provided below.
Sincerely,
Radiation Safety Officer Tel: (613) 591-2100 ext: 2762 E-mail: matthew.efseaff@theratronics.ca Fax: (613) 591-5680
Included: Certificate of Compliance 9290, Rev 8 Safety Evaluation Report NRC FORM 618 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (8 -2000) 10 CFR 71 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PACKAGES 1 a. CERTIFICATE NUMBER b. REVISION NUMBER c. DOCKET NUMBER d. PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PAGE PAGES 9290 8 71-9290 USA/9290/B(U)-85 1 OF 3
- 2. PREAMBLE
a. This certificate is issued to certify that the package (packaging and contents) described in Item 5 below meets the applicable safety standards set forth in Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71, "Packag ing and Transportation of Radioact ive Material."
b. This certificate does not relieve the consignor from compliance with any requirement of the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation o r other applicab le regulatory agenc ies, including the government of any country through or into which the package will be transported.
- 3. THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED ON THE BASIS OF A SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT OF THE PACKAGE DESIGN OR APPLICATION
a. ISSUED TO (Name and Address) b. TITLE AND IDENTIFICATION OF REPORT OR APPLICATION Best Theratronics Best Theratronics application dated October 10, 2017, 413 March Road as supplemented.
Ottawa, Ontario Canada K2K 0E4
4. CONDITIONS
This certificate is conditional upon fulfilling the requirements of 1 O CFR Part 71, as applicable, and the cond itions specified below.
5.
(a) Packaging
(1) Model No. F-430/GC-40 Transport Package
(2) Description
The Model No. F-430/GC-40 Transport package is designed to transport MOS Nordion's Gammacell-40 (GC-40) irradiator containing cesium-137 sealed sources in special form. The F-430 overpack provides impact and thermal protection for the radioactive contents. Containment is provided by the special form sealed source and shielding is provided by the GC-40 irradiator body.
The F-430 is stainless steel cylindrical package with a 50" diameter and a height of 50" that is placed on a removable mild steel skid. The maximum weight of the package is 7000 pounds. The maximum weight of the GC-40 contents is 3835 pounds.
The overpack consists of nested cylindrical shells. The shells are made from stainless steel and the volume between the shells is filled with rigid foam. This foam provides insulation during an accidental fire. Vent holes, plugged with material designed to melt in a fire, are provided between the shells to prevent pressure buildup and allow a pathway for escape of gases from foam during an accidental fire.
The package contents consist of a Cesium-137 sealed source contained within an MOS Nordion GC-40 irradiator (upper or lower heads). The GC-40 is a research irradiator with lead shielding and a lead filled source drawer.
NRC FORM 618 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (8-2000) 10CFR 71 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PACKAGES 1 a. CE RTIFICATE NUMBER b. REVISION NUMBER c. DOCKET NUM BER d. PACKAGE IDE NTIFICATION NUM BER PAGE PAGES 9290 8 71-9290 USA/9290/B(U)-85 2 OF 3
5.(a)(2) (continued)
The approximate dimensions and weights of the package are as follows:
Package outside diameter SO inches Package height SO inches Cavity diameter 36inches Cavity height 35.25 inches Removable skid 50 inches x 50 inches x 8 inches (height)
Overpack weight 2640 pounds Contents weight 3835 pounds Maximum package weight 7000 pounds
(3) Drawings
The packaging is constructed in accordance with the Best Theratronics drawings F643001-001, Rev. P, sheet 1 of 3, and F643001-001, Rev. H, sheet 2 of 3, and F643001-001, Rev. B, sheet 3 of 3.
(b) Contents
(1) Type and form of material
Cesium-137 as a sealed source which meet the requirements of special form radioactive material.
(2) Maximum quantity of material per package
2,000 Curies.
- 6. In addition to the requirements of Subpart G of 1 O CFR Part 71:
(a) The package must be prepared for shipment and operated in accordance with the Operating Procedures in Chapter 7 of the application.
(b) Each packaging must be acceptance tested and maintained in accordance with the Acceptance Tests and Maintenance Program in Chapter 8 of the application.
NRC FORM 618 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (8 *2000) 10CFR 71 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PACKAGES 1 a. CERTIFICATE NUMBER b. REVISION NUMBER c. DOCKET NUMBER d. PAt;KAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PAGE PAGES 9290 8 71-9290 USA/9290/B(U)-85 3 OF 3
- 7. The package authorized by this certificate is hereby approved for use under the general license provisions of 10 CFR 71. 17.
- 8. Transport by air of fissile material is not authorized.
- 9. Revision No. 7 of this certificate may be used until December 31, 2018.
- 10. Expiration date: February 28, 2022.
REFERENCES
Best Theratronics application dated October 10, 2017.
FOR THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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Meraj Rahimi, Acting Chief Spent Fuel Licensing Branch Division of Spent Fuel Management Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Date : December g, 2017 SAFETY EVALUATION REPORT DockE!t No. 71-9290 Mo.del No. F-430 Certificate of Compliance No.. 9290 Revision No. 8
SUMMARY
By application dated Nove_mber 8, 2016, as supplemented April 6, June 7, August 24, ano October 1 0, 2017, Best Theratronics* (Best) requested renewal of Certificate of Compliance (CoC) N_o, 9290 f.or the Mqdel No. FA30 package. Best did not request any design changes to the package. The certificate has been.renewed for a five year term.
EVALU4TION
Best requested renewal of Coe No. 9290 for the Model No. F-430 shipping pclckage. Best did not reques.t any changes to the package design or authorized co*ntents.. Also, Best did not request any.changes to the current operating procedures, acceptance tests., and maintenance programs. Best pr<;>vided a consolidated safety ~nalysis report (SAR), but in the. course of review and v.erification, NRC staff found some missing information. By letter dated October 1 0, 2017, Best provicled a revised consolidated SAR with all necessary information incorporated.
NRG staff has referenced this consolidated SAR in the renewed Coe.
Based on the information provided in the application, the staff cQncludes that the Model No.
F-430 package continues to meet the requirements of 1 o CFR Part 71.
CONDITIONS
The following.ch~nges have been made to the Certificate:
Section 3b. was revised ~o refer to the October 10, 2017, consolidated safety analysis report.
Condition No. 9 wa:s revised to now authorize the use of the previous revision (Rev. 7) Of the certificate for a period of approximately one year.
Condition No. 1 0 was added to reflect the new expiration date of the certificate, which is February 28, 2022. This information was previously contained in Condition No. 9.
The References section was revised to refer to the consolidated safety analysis report provided as part of the renewal request process.
CONCLUSION
The certificate has been renewed for a five-year term that expires on February 28, 2022. Based on the statements and representations in the application, the staff finds the package to meet the requirements of 1 0 CFR Part 71.
Issued with Certificate of Compliance No. 9290, Revision No. 8, on December!, 2017.
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