ML23101A034
| ML23101A034 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07103004 |
| Issue date: | 08/16/2020 |
| From: | Boyle R, Neely R Edlow International Co, US Dept of Transportation (DOT), Office of Hazardous Materials Safety |
| To: | Division of Fuel Management |
| Shared Package | |
| ML23100A181 | List: |
| References | |
| Download: ML23101A034 (10) | |
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East Building, PHH-23 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 U.S. Department COMPETENT AUTHORITY CERTIFICATION FOR A of Transportation TYPE B(U)F FISSILE RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS PACKAGE DESIGN Pipeline and CERTIFICATE USA/0401/B(U)F-96, REVISION 14 Hazardous Materials Safety Administration REVALIDATION OF JAPANESE COMPETENT AUTHORITYCERTIFICATE J/111/B(U)F-96
The Competent Authority of the United States certifies that the radioactive material package design described in this certificate satisfies the regulatory requirements for a Type B(U)F package as prescribed in the regulations of the International Atomic Energy Agency1 and the United States of America2.
- 1. Package Identification - JMS-87Y-18.5T.
- 2. Package Description and Authorized Radioactive Contents - as described in Japanese Certificate of Competent Authority J/111/B(U)F-96, Revision 2 (attached).
- 3. Criticality - The minimum criticality safety index is 0.0. The maximum number of packages per conveyance is determined in accordance with Table X of the IAEA regulations cited in this certificate.
- 4. General Conditions -
- a. Each user of this certificate must have in his possession a copy of this certificate and all documents necessary to properly prepare the package for transportation. The user shall prepare the package for shipment in accordance with the documentation and applicable regulations.
- b. Each user of this certificate, other than the original petitioner, shall register his identity in writing to the Office of Engineering and Research, (PHH-23), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590-0001.
1 "Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2012 Edition, No. SSR-6" published by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),
Vienna, Austria.
2 Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100-199, United States of America.
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CERTIFICATE USA/0401/B(U)F-96, REVISION 14
- c. This certificate does not relieve any consignor or carrier from compliance with any requirement of the Government of any country through or into which the package is to be transported.
- d. Records of Management System activities required by Paragraph 306 of the IAEA regulations1 shall be maintained and made available to the authorized officials for at least three years after the last shipment authorized by this certificate. Consignors in the United States exporting shipments under this certificate shall satisfy the applicable requirements of Subpart H of 10 CFR 71.
- 5. Special Conditions -
- a. The package is not to be transported by air.
- b. Maximum decay heat per package is 1.5 kilowatts.
- c. Known or suspected failed fuel assemblies and fuel with cladding defects greater than pin holes and hairline cracks are not authorized.
- d. Neutron poison plates in the fuel basket must be constructed in accordance with JAERI document entitled "JMS-87Y-18.5T Package Information" dated June 11, 2003.
- e. For shipments which enter into or transit the United States, all international approvals and revalidations, including Approval of Packaging and Confirmation of Packaging certificates issued by the government of Japan, shall be issued prior to the commencement of transport.
- 6. Marking and Labeling - The package shall bear the marking USA/0401/B(U)F-96 in addition to other required markings and labeling.
- 7. Expiration Date - This certificate expires on September 11, 2023.
Previous editions which have not reached their expiration date may continue to be used.
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CERTIFICATE USA/0401/B(U)F-96, REVISION 14
This certificate is issued in accordance with paragraph(s) 810 and 816 of the IAEA Regulations and Section 173.472 and 173.473 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, in response to the November 2, 2018 petition by Edlow International Company, Washington, DC, and in consideration of other information on file in this Office.
Certified By:
November 16, 2018 William Schoonover (DATE)
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety
Revision 14 - Issued to endorse Japanese Certificate of Competent Authority No. J/111/B(U)F-96 (Rev.2) dated August 3, 2018.
IDENTIFICATION MARK J/111/B(U) F-96(Rev.2)
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
- Reference of J/111/B(U)F-96 (Rev.2)
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CERTIFICATE FOR APPROVAL OF PACKAGE DESIGN FOR THE TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
This is to certify, in response to the application by Japan Atomic Energy Agency, that the package design described herein complies with the design requirements for a package containing spent fuel elements, specified in the 2012 Edition of the Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (International Atomic Energy Agency, Safety Standards Seri_es No.SSR-6) and the Japanese rules based on the Act on Regulation of Nuclear Source 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/111/B(U)F-96(Rev.2)
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Date Ii KazuyaAoki
Director, Division of Licensing for Nuclear Fuel Facilities
Secretariat of Nuclear Regulation Authority Competent Authority of JAPAN for Package Design Approval Page 2 of 7 Pages
- 1. The Competent Authority Identification Mark : J/111/B(U)F*96(Rev. 2)
- 2. Name of Package : JMS*87Y* 18.5T
- 3. Type of Package : Type B(U) package containing fissile materials
- 4. Specification of Package (1) Materials of Packaging
( i ) Body & Lid ': Stainless steel
( ii) Basket : Stainless steel, Boral plate (iii) Shock absorber : Stainless steel, Fir -plywood (2) Total Weight of Packaging : 18110 kg or less (3) Outer Dimensions of Packaging
( i ) Outer Diameter : Approximately 1.9 m (ii) Height : Approximately 2.0 m (4) Total Weight of Package : 18440 kg or less (5) Illustration of Package : See the attached Figure
- 5. Specification of Radioactive Contents : See the attached Table
- 6. Description of Containment System Containment system consists of the body, the lid, the vent valve and the drain valve made of the stainless steel.
Silicone rubber is used for contact surface of lid, valves, and valve seat.
- 7. For Package containing Fissile Materials (1) Restrictions on Package
( i ) Restriction Number "N'. : No restriction (ii) Arra:y-of package : No restriction (iii) Criticality Safety lndex(CSI) :o (2) Description of Confinement System Confinement system consists of the basket which maintains the fuel elements contained in the package.
(3) Assumptions of Leakage of Water into Package It is assumed in criticality analysis that water will leak into void spaces of inner packaging.
(4) Special FeatUl"es in Criticality Assessment There is no special device.
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- 8. For Type B(M) Packages, a statement regarding prescriptions of Type B(U) Package that do not apply to this Package No application. (This package is Type B(U))
9. Assumed Ambient Conditions
( i ) Ambient Temperature Range : -40 °C~88 °C
( ii) lnsolation Data : Table 12 of IAEA Regulation(No.SSR-6)
- 10. Handling, Inspection and Maintenance (1) Handling Instructions
( i ) Package should be handled carefully in accordance with the schedule and procedures estab*
lished properly taking all possible safety measures.
(ii) Package should be handled using appropriate lifting devices and the crane.
( iii) When packaging is stored outdoors, it should be covered with an appropriate waterproof sheet,
avoiding the situation where it is placed directly on the ground.
(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 Appearance Inspection (ii) Pressure Durability Inspection (iii) Leakage Rate Measurement Inspection (iv) Maintenance ofO-ring, Valve, etc. Used for Containment System
( v) Shielding Inspection ( vi) Subcriticality Inspection
( vii) Heat Transfer Inspection (viii) Lifting Inspection (3) Actions prior to Shipment The following inspections should be performed prior to shipment.
( i ) Visual Appearance Inspection ( ii) Lifting Inspection (iii) Weight Measurement Inspection (iv) Surface Contamination Measurement Inspection
( v) Radiation Dose Rate Inspection ( vi) Subcriticality Inspection (vii) Contents Specification Check Inspection (viii) Surface Temperature Inspection (ix) Leakage Rate Measurement Inspection
( x) Pressure 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.
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- 11. Issue Date and Expiry Date
( i) Issue Date : Sep.12, 2018 (ii) Expiry Date : Sep.11, 2023 Page 5 of 7 Pages
Upper shock absorber Bolts for fastening upper shock absorber Frame of access proof surface
Lid
Bolts for fastening lid
Vent plug
Lifting lug
Tie-downl
0 8 N
j Fins
Bottom fin Drain valve Bolts for fastening bottom shock absorber Bottom shock absorber
Approx. 1900
Figure Illustration of JMS-87Y-18.5T Package (Unit : mm)
East Building, PHH-23 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 U.S. Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
CERTIFICATE NUMBER: USA/0401/B(U)F-96
ORIGINAL REGISTRANT(S):
Edlow International Company 1666 Connecticut Ave, N.W Suite 201 Washington, DC, 20009 USA
Department of Energy U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Ave, SW EM-60 Washington, DC, 20585 USA
Secured Transportation Services 5210 Palmero Court Suite 107 Buford, GA, 30518 USA
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