ML22151A027

BWXT Nog 60-Day Written Report Per 10 CFR 71.95(c)

ML22151A027
Person / Time
Site:	BWX Technologies, 07105797, 07100088
Issue date:	05/18/2022
From:	Freudenberger R BWXT
To:	Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
P SAVEROT NRC/NMSS/DFM/STLB 3014157505
References
22-035, DE-AC05-00OR22725
Download: ML22151A027 (4)

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aWXr BVVX Technologle,s, Inc.

May 18, 202,2,22-035 '

ATTN: Document Control Desk Director, Division of Fuel Manajgement Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington,: D.C. 20555-0001 i I

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References:

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• 1) Docket 71-0088

2) License No. 9NM-42, Docket No. 70-27

• 3) Certificate of, Compliance 5797 - Package Identification No. USA/5797:1B(U)F Subject , 60-Day w'ritten Report - 16 CFR 71.~5(c)

• D~ar Sir 'or Madam:*

BWXT Nuclear Operations Group - Lynchburg (BWXT NOG-L) is .submitting the enclos~d written report as required by 10 CFR 71.95(a)(3) when "instances in which the conditions of approval in the Certificate of Compliance were not observed in making a shipment." This letter and its e~cl~sure satisfy the 60-Day written report requirement of 10 CFR 71.95(c).

I The enclpsure presents the detailed information required by 10 CFR 71.95(c)(1 ), (2), (3)', (4),

(5), (6) and (7). , '

Should you have any questions in this regard, please contact Garey Pritchett at 434-522-5699 or by email at gwpritchett@bwxt.com.

Sincerely,

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~?:J.___L-Lr Richard J. Freudenberger

.Manager, Environment, Safety, Health & Safeguards BWXT Nµclear Operations Group, Inc. - Lynchburg Enclosure cc: NRC, James Downs, Sr. Project .Inspector NRC, Region II NRC, Resident Inspector DOE, Dr. James Shuler People Strong BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, Inc.

PO. Box 785 Lynchburg, VA 24505 USA t: +1.434.522.6000 www.bwxt.com INNCJVATIDN DRIVEN >

ENCLOSURE 60-Day Written Report in Accordance with 10 CIFR 71.95(c)

People Strong BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, Inc.

P.O. Box 785 Lynchburg, VA 24505 USA INNOVATION DRIVEN >

t: ~1.434.522.6000 www.bwxt.com

60-Day Written Report in Accordance with 10 CFR 71.95(c)

Abstract 10 CFR 71.95(c)(1)

BWX Technologies, Inc., Nuclear Operations Group, Lynchburg facility (BWXT NOG-L) is providing this sixty-day written report in accordance with 10 CFR 71.95(c). The report is required for "instances in which the conditions of approval in a Certificate of Compliance were not observed in making a shipment per 10 CFR 71.95(a)(3)."

The USN5797/B(U)F is used to ship the Inner and Outer unirradiated fuel elements to Y-12 or ORNL in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The container has a tie-down band to assist with the securing of the container in the transport vehicle.

On March 25, 2022, ORNL notified BWXT, as a registered user for the 5797 package, that an error was discovered on drawing M-20978-EL-00BE regarding the shackle size and configuration for the tie down band. ORNL stated they were working to resolve the error with the DOE and the NRC, but to not ship the packages until further notice.

Narrative 10 CFR 71.95(c)(2)

BWXT NOG-L has shipped HFIR elements to ORNL and Y-12 in these containers for over 25 years.

BWXT was notified that the "as-built" Tie Down Band (TDB) did not match the licensing drawing M-20978-EL-00BE. BWXT placed the containers on hold until the NRC issued an amendment letter dated April 15, 2022 allowing shipments to continue through January 31, 2023.

Investigation and Assessment of Safety Consequences 10 CFR 71.95(c)(3)

Investigation There was no investigation by BWXT NOG-L since the error was a nonconformance of the "as-built" TDB hardware configuration and components with respect to the licensing drawings referenced in the Certificate of Compliance (CoC) no. 5797, Rev. 22 (Docket 71-5797).

Safety Assessment No components or systems failed.

The TDB does not affect the safety of the container. It is used to help secure the container in the transport vehicle.

Corrective Actions 10 CFR 71.95(c)(4)

Actions Taken Corrective Action CA202200594 was initiated and the BWXT NOG-L NRC Resident Inspector was contacted to report the event once it was deemed reportable.

Planned Corrective Actions Nuclear Materials Control (NMC) Transportation Administration has a commitment to ensure the licensing drawing is updated and approved by the NRC or prepare to stop shipments utilizing the HFIR container until the NRC has approved the new CoC.

Commitment Date: December 16, 2022 with a note to follow-up mid January, 2023 if necessary.

Reference to Any Previous Similar Events 10 CFR 71.95{c)(5)

There is no knowledge of previous similar events at BWXT.

Contact Information 10CFR 71.95(c)(6)

Dr. Garey Pritchett Manager, Measurement Control & Transportation Phone: (434)-522-5699 Email: gwpritchett@bwxt.com Extent of Exposure of Individuals to Radiation 10 CFR 71.95(c)(7)

The TDB resulted in no exposure of individuals to radiation.