ML033320093

11/28/03 - Ltr to F. Oshinowo, Edlow, Frm J. Shea, Nsir/Dns, Approval of Highway Route to Transport Spent Nuclear Fuel from Athens, AL, to Pleasonton, CA (NRC Route No. 209)

ML033320093
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry, Zion, 07001252
Issue date:	11/28/2003
From:	James Shea NRC/NSIR/DNS
To:	Oshinowo F Edlow International Co
Bennington G NSIR/DNS 301-415-8183
Shared Package
ML033320079	List: ML033320093 ML033320138
References
+kBR1SISP20060113, -RFPFR, 07001252920R
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SAFEGUARDS INFORMATIONSAFEGUARDS INFORMATIONNovember 28, 2003Mrs. Franchone OshinowoVice President, Spent Fuel Program Edlow International Company 1666 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 201 Washington, D.C. 20009

SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF HIGHWAY ROUTE TO TRANSPORT SPENT NUCLEAR FUELFROM ATHENS, AL, TO PLEASANTON, CA (NRC ROUTE NO. 209)

Dear Mrs. Oshinowo:

On behalf of the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), I am responding to yoursubmittal of July 17, 2003, which requested the NRC approve a route for transporting spent nuclear fuel (SNF) from Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Athens, AL, to GE Vallecitos Nuclear Center, Pleasanton, CA (NRC Route No. 209). The NRC has reviewed Edlow International Company's submittal and concluded that theinformation satisfies the requirements of 10 CFR 73.37. Specific details of Route No. 209 are enclosed [Enclosure 1]. Specific details of Route No. 209 combined with additional Safeguards Information (SGI) are also enclosed [Enclosure 2]. Enclosure 2 will not be released to the public and you should protect it in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 73.21.

Approval of Route No. 209 will expire two years from the date of this letter. The NRC issued additional security measures for the transportation of SNF for NRC licenseeswho ship greater than 100 grams of SNF. Licensees are required to comply with the requirements of 10 CFR 73.37 and these measures when shipping SNF. Licensees are also required to comply with the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security regulations on the shipment of hazardous materials.In addition, the NRC also issued Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2002-12I, Rev. 1, onOctober 3, 2002, "Transportation of Spent Nuclear Fuel Greater than 100 Grams - NRC Threat Advisory and Protective Measures System." The RIS advised licensees shipping SNF to consider various recommendations to be taken in conjunction with changes to the national or transportation-sector threat levels.WARNING: Violation of Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act, "Safeguards Information" is subject to Civil and Criminal PenaltiesWhen separated from Enclosure 2 this document is DECONTROLLED SAFEGUARDS INFORMATIONF. Oshinowo- 2 -SAFEGUARDS INFORMATIONIf you are requested by State officials to deviate from a portion of the approved route (due tohighway construction activities or other exigent conditions), please provide details of the deviation to Mrs. Gloria Bennington of my staff as soon as possible. If you have questions on this route approval or require additional information please contact Mrs. Bennington at (301) 415-8183 or via e-mail at GMB@nrc.gov for non-SGI information or via secure e-mail atGMB@nrc.sgov.gov

.Sincerely,/RA/Joseph W. Shea, Project DirectorNuclear Security Policy Project Directorate Division of Nuclear Security Office of Nuclear Security and Incident ResponseDocket No. 70-1252

Enclosures:

(Note: Enclosure 2 contains Safeguards Information)1. Route No. 209 - Mileage Summary

2. Route No. 209 - Detailed Highway Route Plan (U)

SAFEGUARDS INFORMATIONF. Oshinowo- 2 -SAFEGUARDS INFORMATIONIf you are requested by State officials to deviate from a portion of the approved route (due tohighway construction activities or other exigent conditions), please provide details of the deviation to Mrs. Gloria Bennington of my staff as soon as possible. If you have questions on this route approval or require additional information please contact Mrs. Bennington at (301) 415-8183 or via e-mail at GMB@nrc.gov for non-SGI information or via secure e-mail atGMB@nrc.sgov.gov

.Sincerely,/RA/Joseph W. Shea, Project DirectorNuclear Security Policy Project Directorate Division of Nuclear Security Office of Nuclear Security and Incident ResponseDocket No. 70-1252

Enclosures:

(Note: Enclosure 2 contains Safeguards Information)1. Route No. 209 - Mileage Summary

2. Route No. 209 - Detailed Highway Route Plan (U)DISTRIBUTION: (07001252920R) (TAC # D91386)w/enclosures 1 and 2:

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