ML23026A138

Transmittal Letter E-62007, Enclosure 1, Japanese Certificate of Competent Authority No. J/2009/AF, Model No. GP-01

ML23026A138
Person / Time
Site:	07103098
Issue date:	08/24/2022
From:	Kiyomitsu H Govt of Japan, Nuclear Regulation Authority, Orano TN Americas
To:	Boyle R Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, US Dept of Transportation (DOT), Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
Garcia-Santos N
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IDENTIFICATION :MARK J/2009/AF COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF JAPAN CERTIFICATE FOR APPROVAL OF PACKAGE DESIGN FOR THE TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE :MATERIALS ISSUED BY NUCLEAR REGULATION AUTHORITY 1-9-9, ROPPONGI MINATO-KU TOKYO, JAPAN

CERTIFICATE FOR APPROVAL OF PACKAGE DESIGN FOR THE TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS This is to certify, in response to the application by Nuclear Fuel Industries, Ltd., that the package design described herein complies with the design requirements for a package containing Uranium oxide (UO2, UOs and UsOs) or Uranium oxides mixed with gadolinia, specified in the 2018 Edition of the Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (International Atomic Energy Agency, Safety Standards Series No.SSR-6) and the Japanese rules based on the Act on Regulation of Nuclear Sou1*ce Material, Nuclear Fuel Material and Reactors.

This certificate does not relieve the consignor from compliance with any requirement of the government of any country through or into which the package will be transported.

COMPETENT AUTHORITY IDENTIFICATION MARK: J/2009/AF Hasegawa Ki~u Director, Division of Licensing for Nuclear Fuel Facilities Secretariat of Nuclear Regulation Authority Competent Authority of JAPAN for Package Design Approval

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1. The Competent Authority Identification Mark: J/2009/AF

2. Name of Package: GP-01

3. Type of Package : Type A Fissile package

4. Specification of Package (1) Materials of Packaging : See the attached Table* I (2) Total Weight of Packaging: 730kg or less (3) Outer Dimensions of Packaging (i)Length: Approximately 1140 mm (ii)Width : Approximately 830 mm Gii)Height : Approximately 1060 mm (4) Total Weight of Package : 1300kg or less Reference of J/2009/AF Page 1 of 6 Pages (5) Illustration of Package: See the attached Figure (Bird's-eye view)

5. Specification of Radioactive Contents : See the attached Table-2

6. Description of Containment System The inner receptacle which is the containment boundary of this package consists of the body, the lid and the O*ring. The O*ring is made of silicon rubber.

7. For package containing Fissile Materials (1) Restrictions on Package (i)Restriction Number "N' : No restriction (ii)Array of Package : No restriction Gii)Criticality Safety Index (CSI) : o

(2) Description of Confinement System Reference of J/2009/AF Page 2 of 6 Pages Confinement system consists of the inner receptacle which maintains the fuel pellets contained in the package.

(3) Assumptions of Leakage of Water into Package The criticality analysis of this package is carried out on the assumption that the fuel zone is immersed in water under normal conditions and under accident conditions.

(4) Special Features in Criticality Assessment There is no special device.

8. For Type B(M) Packages, a statement regarding prescriptions of Type B(U) Package that do not apply to this Package Not applicable.

9. Assumed Ambient Conditions (i)Ambient Temperature Range :-40°C"-'38°C (ii)Insolation Data: Table12 ofIAEARegulation

10. Handling, Inspection and Maintenance (1) Handling Instructions (i) Package should be handled carefully in accordance with the schedule and procedures established properly taking all possible safety measures.

(ii) Package should be handled using appropriate lifting devices such as forklift or crane.

(iii) When packaging is stored outdoors, appropriate measures should be taken, avoiding the direct exposure to the weather.

(2) Inspections and Maintenance of Packaging The following inspections should be performed not less than once a year (once for every ten times in a case where the packaging is used not less than ten times a year) and defect of packaging should be repaired, if any, in order to maintain the integrity of packaging.

(i) Visual inspection (ii) Subcriticality inspection (iii) Lifting inspection (iv) Maintenance of valves and gaskets of containment system

(3) Actions prior to Shipment Reference of J/2009/AF Page 3 of 6 Pages The following inspections should be performed prior to shipment.

(i) Visual Inspection (ii) Contents Inspection (iii) Surface Contamination Inspection (v) Subcriticality Inspection (vii) Lifting Inspection (iv) Dose Rate Inspection (vi) Weight Inspection (4) Precautions for Loading of Package for Shipment Package should be securely loaded to the conveyance at the designated tie-down portion of the packaging so as not to move, roll down or fall down from the loading position during transport.

11. Issue Date and Expiry Date (i)Issue Date

August 1, 2022 (ii)Expiry Date

July 31, 2102 However, if this certificate no longer meets the technical standards (limited to those related to the design of package) due to a revision of the regulations*1,2, this certificate will be expired.

• 1 The NRA Ordinance on off-Site Transportation of Nuclear Fuel Materials, etc.

Issuance: Order of the Prime Minister's Office No. 57 of December 28, 1978

• 2 The Notification on Technical Details for Off-Site Transportation of Nuclear Fuel Materials, etc.

Issuance: The Public Notice of the Science and Technology Agency No. 5, an extra of November 28, 1990

Table 1.

Component Outer receptacle Inner receptacle Heat insulating material Neutron absorber Shock absorber Rod bolt Nut Material of Packaging Material Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Ceramic Fiber Borated stainless steel Aluminum honeycomb Chrome molybdenum steel Stainless Steel Reference of J/2009/AF Page 4 of 6 Pages

Reference of J/2009/AF Page 5 of 6 Pages Table 2.

Description of Nuclear Fuel Materials and so on Description Uranium oxide(UO2, UOa and UaOs) or Uranium oxides mixed with gadolinia Phvsical State Solid (Pellet) 2 units of pellet storage box assembly(Type A) : 264kg or less Weight 2 units of pellet storage box assembly(Type B) : 200kg or less Type A and Type B are not combined in one package Total

3. 75 X 1010 Bq or less 2a2u 1.34 X 108 Bq or less 2a4u

2. 70 x 1010 Bq or less Activity 2a5u 1.87 X 109 Bq or less 2asu 1.40 X 108 Bq or less 2asu 8.26 x 109 Bq or less 99Tc 1.46 x 106 Bq or less Enrichment 5.0wt% or less Burn up Rate Total Heat Generation Rate Not Applicable Cooling Time 2a2u

~0.0001 p.g/gU 2a4u

~ 10 X 10a p.g/g235U Impurity Specification of 2asu

~250 p.g/gU Enriched Uranium 99Tc

~0.01 p.g/gU If the 236U measurement result is less than 125 p.g/gU, measurements of 232U and 99Tc are not required.

Lid of Outer Receptacle Lid oflnner Receptacle Body of Outer Receptacle Body oflnner Receptacle (894)

Fork guard Reference of J/2009/AF Page 6 of 6 Pages Fusible plug Pellet storage box assembly Rod bolt for outer receptacle General View of Type GP-01 Package Rod bolt for inner receptacle Flange spacer Aluminum honeycomb element (Unit: mm)