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| | Certificction #P 639 227 354 STATE OF RilODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS RIIODE ISLAND ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION Nuclear Science Center South Ferry Road Narragansett, R.I. 02882-1197 March 23, 1987 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Standardization and Special Projects Directorate Division of PWR Licensing-B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Washington, DC 20555 Attn: Mr. Herbert N. Berkow, Director License R-95 Docket 50-193 Gentlemen: |
| | This letter is transmitted to meet the requirements of the HEU-LEU conversion rule. |
| | The Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission submitted a funding proposal to the Department of Energy on May 2, 1986 for the conversion of the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center reactor to low enriched uranium fuel . As required by the Department of Energy, the submission was based on the use of a standardized LEU fuel plate containing considerably more U235 (225 grams vs. 124 grams) and thinner (0.050 inches vs. 0.060 inches) than the fuel plate currently in use in the Rhode Island reactor. The contract with the Department of Energy for the conversion study became effective on August 15, 1986. |
| | The use of the standardized plate in the Rhode Island reactor will create conditions which will require compensating adjustment. While the Department of Energy grant contains some funding for potential hardware solutions to these conditions is is primarily a study grant intended to find solutions to the conditions. |
| | Scoping studies in cooperation with the RERTR group at Argonne are in progress with the goal of designing a satisfactory core arrangement. These studies are expected to continue for the remainder of 1987 during which the data required for the application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commisison for authorization to convert will be generated. |
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| | U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission March 23, 1987 Page 2 It is expected that the application for authorization to convert will be submitted to the Nucleot Regulatory Commission by January 4, 1988. |
| | After receiving the Nuclear Regulatory Commission order to convert, the schedule is as follows: All times are measured from the date of receipt of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission conversion order. |
| | : 1. Completion of plans and schedules. 2 months |
| | : 2. Installation of new hardware. 6 months |
| | : 3. Removal of HEU and replacement by LEU 7 months (assuming prompt delivery of LEU fuel elements). |
| | : 4. Completion of LEU initial tests of operational parameters with LEU. 8 months |
| | : 5. Reports to NRC summarizing new operating conditions and comparing with SAR predictions. 10 months |
| | : 6. Completion of shipments of HEU to reprocessing. 12 months During this period of study and implementation, the Rhode Island reactor will continue to operate using HEU as long as the implementation schedule permits. Shipments of spent HEU fuel elements to reprocessing will continue. It is therefore not expected that changes in the physical security programs will be required We will be pleased to provide more information if necessary. |
| | Very truly yours, gYq h' A-A. Francis DiMeglio Director AFD:cd cc: Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission L}} |
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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20217H8701999-10-15015 October 1999
Responds to Recipient Informing NRC of from W Simoneau to Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commmission & Proposed Minutes from Rhode Island Commission Meeting of 990923
ML20205L0991999-04-0707 April 1999
Forwards Insp Rept 50-193/99-201 on 990322-26.No Violations Noted.Insp Included Review of Activities Authorized for Facility
ML20155G4431998-10-14014 October 1998
Confirms 981014 Telcon That T Tehan Will Take Two Year re- Qualification Exam at Same Time SRO License Will Be Changed from Inactive to Active Status
ML20154J3051998-10-13013 October 1998
Forwards Insp Rept 50-193/98-202 on 980921-25.No Violations Noted.Various Aspects of Safety Program Inspected Including Selective Exams of Procedures & Representative Records & Interviews with Personnel
ML20203E0421998-02-13013 February 1998
Forwards Insp Rept 50-193/98-201 on 980113-15.No Noncompliance or Safety Concerns Were Identified
ML20199E8141997-11-12012 November 1997
Forwards Amend 25 to License R-95 & Safety Evaluation.Amend Corrects Omission from Previous TS Amend
ML20211J0081997-10-0202 October 1997
Forwards Corrected Copy of Page 29 of Amend 24 of TS Re Change Made by Amend 20
ML20217E2851997-09-23023 September 1997
Forwards Amend 24 to License R-95 & Se.Amend Clarifies TS Requirements & Corrects Typographical Errors
ML20198F0111997-08-0505 August 1997
Informs That Responsibility for Non-Power Reactor Insp Program Has Been Transferred from Regional Ofc to Nrr. Addresses Listed
ML20140H7241997-06-17017 June 1997
Forwards Amend 23 to License R-95 & Se.Amend Removes Reactor Coolant Inlet Temp as TS Requirement in SL & Lsss,Section 2.1.1 & 2.2.1,respectively
ML20140F8331997-06-11011 June 1997
Forwards Results of 970528 Operator Initial Exam at Rhode Island Aec.W/O Encl
ML20148J8071997-06-11011 June 1997
Forwards Operator Licensing Initial Exam Rept 50-193/OL-97-01 During Wk of 970526
ML20196G8941997-05-30030 May 1997
Informs of Error in ,Concerning Changes to Riaec License.Ts Page 63 Correct
ML20140E7681997-04-23023 April 1997
Forwards Insp Rept 50-193/97-01 on 970311-14.No Violations Noted
ML20135E1481997-03-0404 March 1997
Requests Matl Listed in Encl 1, Ref Matl for Reactor/Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Exams, at Least 60 Days Prior to 970526.Procedures for Administration & Review of Written Exams Requested
ML20132E2351996-12-18018 December 1996
Forwards Amend 22 to License R-95 & Safety Evaluation.Amend Provides for Extension of Annual TS Surveillances for Safety Blade Testing & Reactivity Calculations
ML20135E3531996-12-0505 December 1996
Requests One Time Extension to Allow Safety Blade Testing & Reactivity Calculations as Outlined Per Encl.One Month Extension Requested to Allow Testing to Be Done in Jan 1997
ML20134K4811996-11-13013 November 1996
Informs That B Smith,SOP-10724-1,has Retired & No Longer Needs to Maintain License
ML20117A8001996-08-20020 August 1996
Forwards Info Which Constitutes Second Annual Rept Required by Rev One to TS
ML20096D4081996-01-12012 January 1996
Provides Answers to Concerning Rev of Rhode Island Nuclear Science Ctr TS to Combine Radiation Safety Committee & Reactor Utilization Committee Into Single Committee Called Nuclear & Radiation Safety Committee
ML20083M5121995-05-12012 May 1995
Forwards Second Rev to ECCS for Facility.Rev Incorporates Comments from Design Review Conducted by Anl
ML20082S0001995-04-18018 April 1995
Advises That Shipment Id R95-030995B Made Successful Transit from Point of Origin to Destination on Schedule
ML20082R9971995-04-0505 April 1995
Advises That 10CFR73 Shipment Id R95-030995A Successfully Transported from Point of Origin to Destination on Schedule
ML20081J0781995-03-20020 March 1995
Forwards Rev of TS to Combine Radiation Safety Committee Reactor Utilization Committee Into Single Committee Called Nuclear & Radiation Safety Committee
ML20078R3571994-12-16016 December 1994
Notifies of stand-down of Shipment W/Id Numbers R95-111894A, R95-111894B & Rescheduling of Shipment.Nrc to Be Notified of New Shipment Dates & New Id Numbers to Be Assigned
ML20078R5861994-12-14014 December 1994
Proposes Rev of TS to Require Sampling of Secondary Coolant Sys for Radioactivity (TS 4.3.b) on Weekly Basis & Deletion of Requirement for Secondary Radiation Detector,Per Discussion W/Nrc.Revised TS Page 42 Encl
ML20080B1411994-11-17017 November 1994
Advises That for Purposes of Completion of Notification Requirements Under 10CFR73.72,original Enrichment of Sf Assemblies Was 93%,appropriate Governors Notified According to NRC Requirements & Armed Escorts Will Be Provided
ML20078B6241994-10-0707 October 1994
Forwards Ri Nuclear Science Ctr Proposed 3 MW or Higher ECCS Plan
ML20072M6941994-08-24024 August 1994
Forwards Change to Physical Security Plan,Per 10CFR50.54(p)(2).Encl Withheld
ML20072S2751994-08-24024 August 1994
Proposed That Section 3.7.1 of TS Be Changed as Listed, Concerning Rev of TS to More Clearly Define Allowed Reactor Operation W/O Particulate or Gaseous Stack Effluent Monitor in Svc
ML19346J0111994-08-24024 August 1994
Informs That Annual Rept for 1993-1994 Would Be Administrative Burden than Technical Value.Full Rept Will Be Submitted for 1994-1995
ML20071G1801994-07-0505 July 1994
Notifies That Ef Spring Retired as Employee of Riaec & No Longer Has Need to Maintain Operators License at Facility Effective 940628.Spring RO License OP-2365-11 Should Be Expired,Per 10CFR50.74(b)
ML20069H4681994-06-0101 June 1994
Forwards Rhode Island Nuclear Science Ctr Proposed 3 MW or Higher Emergency Core Cooling Sys Plan
ML20069J6041994-05-17017 May 1994
Responds to NRC Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-193/94-01.Corrective Actions:Revision of Procedures & Radiation Safety Guide Has Started Which Would Be Completed by 940731 Rather than 940701 Due to Delays
ML20070N7331994-04-13013 April 1994
Informs That 10CFR20 Training Requirements Fulfilled Re New Requirements Issued on 940223 Per Insp Rept 50-193/94-01
ML20063K7901994-02-18018 February 1994
Forwards Preliminary Rept on Ri Nuclear Science Ctr Conversion from HEU to LEU Fuel
ML20063G0961994-01-31031 January 1994
Forwards Rev 1 to Tech Specs,Including Revs Resulting from Review Process to Date
ML20058K3591993-12-0808 December 1993
Forwards Insp Rept 50-193/93-04 on 931116-18.No Violations Noted
ML20058G8291993-12-0303 December 1993
Submits Change to Ri Atomic Energy Commission Physical Security Plan.Change Withheld
ML20058A6551993-11-17017 November 1993
Forwards Revised Copy of Proposed TSs for License R-95, Incorporating Questions Received from NRC to Date
ML20057C2411993-09-17017 September 1993
Forwards Insp Rept 50-193/93-03 on 930810-18.No Violations Noted
ML20056H3101993-09-0202 September 1993
Forwards Revised Emergency Plan,Reflecting Comments from Recent NRC Region I Review of Plan.Copy of Old Plan Also Encl
ML20056H2801993-08-24024 August 1993
Requests Addl Info to Continue Review of Application for Amend of OL R-95,per 921222 Submittal
ML20056C1451993-03-18018 March 1993
Forwards Insp Rept 50-193/93-02 on 930223-25.No Violations Noted.Written Procedures for Some Health Physics Operations Not Formalized
ML20128G6661993-02-0404 February 1993
Forwards Safeguards Insp Rept 50-193/93-01 on 930119-22.No Safety Concerns or Violations Noted
ML20128E7271993-01-28028 January 1993
Advises That 921130 & 930107 Revs 4 & 5,respectively,to Physical Security Plan Consistent W/Provisions of 10CFR50.54(p) & Acceptable
ML20127H2611993-01-13013 January 1993
Forwards Revised Pages to Sar,Rev 1,addressing Issues Discussed in 930131 Telcon Re Amended Facility License,Leu Reactor Startup Plan,Reactor Core & Control Elements,Safety Sys Settings & Beryllium Lifetime
ML20126F4461992-12-22022 December 1992
Forwards Rev 1 to SAR for Low Enriched Fuel Conversion of Ri Nuclear Science Ctr Research Reactor, Incorporating Questions Forwarded by NRC 920914 & 1102 Ltrs & Original & Revised Tech Specs,Per ANSI N378-1974
ML20116L3711992-11-0202 November 1992
Advises That Listed Multiple Choice Question B 016 from 921027 Initial/Requalification Exam Had Two Possible Answers.All Other Questions/Answers Resolved Satisfactorily at Exit Meeting
ML20099A6181992-07-23023 July 1992
Forwards Rev 1 to SAR for Low Enriched Fuel of Rhode Island Nuclear Science Ctr Research Reactor, Per Telcon W/M Mendonca.Rev Updates Analysis of LOCA to Reflect Beamport Operational & Design Considerations
1999-04-07
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Category:INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20155G4431998-10-14014 October 1998
Confirms 981014 Telcon That T Tehan Will Take Two Year re- Qualification Exam at Same Time SRO License Will Be Changed from Inactive to Active Status
ML20211J0081997-10-0202 October 1997
Forwards Corrected Copy of Page 29 of Amend 24 of TS Re Change Made by Amend 20
ML20196G8941997-05-30030 May 1997
Informs of Error in ,Concerning Changes to Riaec License.Ts Page 63 Correct
ML20135E3531996-12-0505 December 1996
Requests One Time Extension to Allow Safety Blade Testing & Reactivity Calculations as Outlined Per Encl.One Month Extension Requested to Allow Testing to Be Done in Jan 1997
ML20134K4811996-11-13013 November 1996
Informs That B Smith,SOP-10724-1,has Retired & No Longer Needs to Maintain License
ML20117A8001996-08-20020 August 1996
Forwards Info Which Constitutes Second Annual Rept Required by Rev One to TS
ML20096D4081996-01-12012 January 1996
Provides Answers to Concerning Rev of Rhode Island Nuclear Science Ctr TS to Combine Radiation Safety Committee & Reactor Utilization Committee Into Single Committee Called Nuclear & Radiation Safety Committee
ML20083M5121995-05-12012 May 1995
Forwards Second Rev to ECCS for Facility.Rev Incorporates Comments from Design Review Conducted by Anl
ML20082S0001995-04-18018 April 1995
Advises That Shipment Id R95-030995B Made Successful Transit from Point of Origin to Destination on Schedule
ML20082R9971995-04-0505 April 1995
Advises That 10CFR73 Shipment Id R95-030995A Successfully Transported from Point of Origin to Destination on Schedule
ML20081J0781995-03-20020 March 1995
Forwards Rev of TS to Combine Radiation Safety Committee Reactor Utilization Committee Into Single Committee Called Nuclear & Radiation Safety Committee
ML20078R3571994-12-16016 December 1994
Notifies of stand-down of Shipment W/Id Numbers R95-111894A, R95-111894B & Rescheduling of Shipment.Nrc to Be Notified of New Shipment Dates & New Id Numbers to Be Assigned
ML20078R5861994-12-14014 December 1994
Proposes Rev of TS to Require Sampling of Secondary Coolant Sys for Radioactivity (TS 4.3.b) on Weekly Basis & Deletion of Requirement for Secondary Radiation Detector,Per Discussion W/Nrc.Revised TS Page 42 Encl
ML20080B1411994-11-17017 November 1994
Advises That for Purposes of Completion of Notification Requirements Under 10CFR73.72,original Enrichment of Sf Assemblies Was 93%,appropriate Governors Notified According to NRC Requirements & Armed Escorts Will Be Provided
ML20078B6241994-10-0707 October 1994
Forwards Ri Nuclear Science Ctr Proposed 3 MW or Higher ECCS Plan
ML20072M6941994-08-24024 August 1994
Forwards Change to Physical Security Plan,Per 10CFR50.54(p)(2).Encl Withheld
ML20072S2751994-08-24024 August 1994
Proposed That Section 3.7.1 of TS Be Changed as Listed, Concerning Rev of TS to More Clearly Define Allowed Reactor Operation W/O Particulate or Gaseous Stack Effluent Monitor in Svc
ML19346J0111994-08-24024 August 1994
Informs That Annual Rept for 1993-1994 Would Be Administrative Burden than Technical Value.Full Rept Will Be Submitted for 1994-1995
ML20071G1801994-07-0505 July 1994
Notifies That Ef Spring Retired as Employee of Riaec & No Longer Has Need to Maintain Operators License at Facility Effective 940628.Spring RO License OP-2365-11 Should Be Expired,Per 10CFR50.74(b)
ML20069H4681994-06-0101 June 1994
Forwards Rhode Island Nuclear Science Ctr Proposed 3 MW or Higher Emergency Core Cooling Sys Plan
ML20069J6041994-05-17017 May 1994
Responds to NRC Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-193/94-01.Corrective Actions:Revision of Procedures & Radiation Safety Guide Has Started Which Would Be Completed by 940731 Rather than 940701 Due to Delays
ML20070N7331994-04-13013 April 1994
Informs That 10CFR20 Training Requirements Fulfilled Re New Requirements Issued on 940223 Per Insp Rept 50-193/94-01
ML20063K7901994-02-18018 February 1994
Forwards Preliminary Rept on Ri Nuclear Science Ctr Conversion from HEU to LEU Fuel
ML20063G0961994-01-31031 January 1994
Forwards Rev 1 to Tech Specs,Including Revs Resulting from Review Process to Date
ML20058G8291993-12-0303 December 1993
Submits Change to Ri Atomic Energy Commission Physical Security Plan.Change Withheld
ML20058A6551993-11-17017 November 1993
Forwards Revised Copy of Proposed TSs for License R-95, Incorporating Questions Received from NRC to Date
ML20056H3101993-09-0202 September 1993
Forwards Revised Emergency Plan,Reflecting Comments from Recent NRC Region I Review of Plan.Copy of Old Plan Also Encl
ML20127H2611993-01-13013 January 1993
Forwards Revised Pages to Sar,Rev 1,addressing Issues Discussed in 930131 Telcon Re Amended Facility License,Leu Reactor Startup Plan,Reactor Core & Control Elements,Safety Sys Settings & Beryllium Lifetime
ML20126F4461992-12-22022 December 1992
Forwards Rev 1 to SAR for Low Enriched Fuel Conversion of Ri Nuclear Science Ctr Research Reactor, Incorporating Questions Forwarded by NRC 920914 & 1102 Ltrs & Original & Revised Tech Specs,Per ANSI N378-1974
ML20116L3711992-11-0202 November 1992
Advises That Listed Multiple Choice Question B 016 from 921027 Initial/Requalification Exam Had Two Possible Answers.All Other Questions/Answers Resolved Satisfactorily at Exit Meeting
ML20099A6181992-07-23023 July 1992
Forwards Rev 1 to SAR for Low Enriched Fuel of Rhode Island Nuclear Science Ctr Research Reactor, Per Telcon W/M Mendonca.Rev Updates Analysis of LOCA to Reflect Beamport Operational & Design Considerations
ML20101U1911992-07-17017 July 1992
Forwards SAR for Low Enriched Fuel Conversion of Rhode Island Nuclear Science Ctr Research Reactor
ML20091Q3981992-01-23023 January 1992
Forwards Executed Amendment to Indemnity Agreement E-25 & 14
ML19337F4991992-01-22022 January 1992
Forwards Rev to Physical Security Plan.Rev Withheld
ML20091K9801992-01-22022 January 1992
Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept of License R-95.Corrective Actions:Security Plan Rev Submitted for Review
ML20086E4051991-11-18018 November 1991
Forwards Safety Analysis Rept for Low Enriched Fuel Conversion of Ri Nuclear Science Ctr Research Reactor
ML20086D2051991-11-18018 November 1991
Forwards SAR for Low Enriched Fuel Conversion of Rhode Island Nuclear Science Ctr Research Reactor
ML20067B2931991-01-23023 January 1991
Confirms 910116 Telcon Rept Re Complete Loss of Telephone Svcs,Including Both Voice & Burglar/Supervisory Alarm Sys. Caused by Telephone Lines Cut Through While Installing Phone Poles.Contact Verified Using two-way Radios
ML20066C2801990-12-26026 December 1990
Advises That SAR Re Conversion of Reactor from High to Low Enriched U Fuel Will Be Submitted by 910401.Employee Retirement Incentive Programs Resulted in Retirement of Assistant Director for Reactor Operations
ML20055H1281990-07-17017 July 1990
Submits Financial Info in Response to Decommissioning Rule (10CFR50.75)
ML20012D5741990-03-22022 March 1990
Forwards Changes to Physical Security Plan.Encl Withheld
ML20245J4271989-02-22022 February 1989
Requests Date for Submittal of SAR for Conversion of Reactor from Use of High Enriched U to Low Enriched U Fuel Extended from 890301 to 890901
ML20195H7901988-06-23023 June 1988
Requests That Date for Submission of Low Enriched U Conversion Application Be Extended to 890306.Extension Required to Do Remaining Work for Selection & Validation of Low Enriched Core for Facility
ML20155B9011988-05-19019 May 1988
Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-193/88-01.Corrective Action:Full Compliance W/Tech Specs Achieved & Calculations Will Be Performed at Least Quarterly
ML20151K5291988-04-12012 April 1988
Requests Concurrence in Subj Design Criteria So as Not to Interfere W/Operation of Reactor Facility Exhaust Stack
ML20151U6351988-02-25025 February 1988
Provides Description of Servo Regulating Element Contained in Tech Specs,Per 880208 Telcon.During Review of Retyped Specs,Possible Discrepancy in Description Noted
ML20237A3251987-12-0808 December 1987
Requests That Expected Date for Submitting Application to Convert from High to Low Enriched U Be Extended from 880104 to 880705,per 870323 Submittal of Proposed Schedule.Delay Due to Difficulties in Converting Re Use of Std Fuel Plate
ML20236P9771987-11-0909 November 1987
Responds to NRC Re Amend 15 to License R-95.EPZ Will Not Be Modified During Const & After Completion of Ctr for Atmospheric Chemistry Studies Bldg.Provisions Made to Notify Workers During Const in Event of Emergency
ML20236J3611987-08-0303 August 1987
Forwards Revised Emergency Plan for State of Ri Nuclear Science Ctr.Rev Corrects Spelling to Incorporate Name Change for Support Agency & Correct Refs
ML20205C9111987-03-23023 March 1987
Submits Info to Meet Requirements of Highly Enriched U-low Enriched U (HEU-LEU) Conversion Rule.Schedule of Completion Dates Encl for After Conversion Approval
1998-10-14
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Category:STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO NRC
MONTHYEARML20055H1281990-07-17017 July 1990
Submits Financial Info in Response to Decommissioning Rule (10CFR50.75)
ML20012D5741990-03-22022 March 1990
Forwards Changes to Physical Security Plan.Encl Withheld
ML20245J4271989-02-22022 February 1989
Requests Date for Submittal of SAR for Conversion of Reactor from Use of High Enriched U to Low Enriched U Fuel Extended from 890301 to 890901
ML20195H7901988-06-23023 June 1988
Requests That Date for Submission of Low Enriched U Conversion Application Be Extended to 890306.Extension Required to Do Remaining Work for Selection & Validation of Low Enriched Core for Facility
ML20155B9011988-05-19019 May 1988
Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-193/88-01.Corrective Action:Full Compliance W/Tech Specs Achieved & Calculations Will Be Performed at Least Quarterly
ML20151K5291988-04-12012 April 1988
Requests Concurrence in Subj Design Criteria So as Not to Interfere W/Operation of Reactor Facility Exhaust Stack
ML20151U6351988-02-25025 February 1988
Provides Description of Servo Regulating Element Contained in Tech Specs,Per 880208 Telcon.During Review of Retyped Specs,Possible Discrepancy in Description Noted
ML20237A3251987-12-0808 December 1987
Requests That Expected Date for Submitting Application to Convert from High to Low Enriched U Be Extended from 880104 to 880705,per 870323 Submittal of Proposed Schedule.Delay Due to Difficulties in Converting Re Use of Std Fuel Plate
ML20236P9771987-11-0909 November 1987
Responds to NRC Re Amend 15 to License R-95.EPZ Will Not Be Modified During Const & After Completion of Ctr for Atmospheric Chemistry Studies Bldg.Provisions Made to Notify Workers During Const in Event of Emergency
ML20236J3611987-08-0303 August 1987
Forwards Revised Emergency Plan for State of Ri Nuclear Science Ctr.Rev Corrects Spelling to Incorporate Name Change for Support Agency & Correct Refs
ML20205C9111987-03-23023 March 1987
Submits Info to Meet Requirements of Highly Enriched U-low Enriched U (HEU-LEU) Conversion Rule.Schedule of Completion Dates Encl for After Conversion Approval
ML20140A4081986-03-0303 March 1986
Responds to 850927 Order to Show Cause Re Amount of Unirradiated High Enriched U Fuel Onsite.Normal Compliment of Unirradiated High Enriched U Fuel Consists of Three Elements,Containing Total of 372 G
ML20135F0981985-09-0606 September 1985
Responds to NRC Re Violation Noted in Insp Rept 50-193/85-02 on 850611-12.Corrective Actions:Filters Tested in Place on 850813 by B&B Testing Co & Better Record Retention Sys Initiated
ML20115F1101985-04-0808 April 1985
Suppls Response to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-193/84-02.Hand-held Radio Communication Capability Will Not Be Available Until 850615 Due to Equipment Ordering & Delivery Delays
ML20111C2111985-02-0707 February 1985
Responds to NRC-identified Improvement Areas Noted in Insp Rept 50-193/84-02.Corrective Actions:Development of Training Matrix for Emergency Director & Emergency Coordinator Initiated
ML20096F9891984-09-0606 September 1984
Advises That Complete Implementation of Emergency Plan Approval Will Be Achieved by 840917
ML20028F4631983-01-0303 January 1983
Responds to NRC 821215 Ltr Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-193/82-02.Corrective Actions:Storage Area Monitor Modified to Provide Clearly Audible Alarm Signal If Accidental Criticality Occurs
ML20069F3451982-09-0101 September 1982
Forwards Public Version of Revised Emergency Plan for State of Ri Nuclear Science Ctr
ML20069F3491982-08-31031 August 1982
Forwards Public Version of Revised Emergency Plan for State of Ri Nuclear Science Ctr.Apps 3.1-3.11 Contain Agreements Reached W/Offsite Agencies
ML20041F2661982-03-0909 March 1982
Notifies That Records Should Be Changed to Show Jj Garrahy Designation as Governor of Ri & New Dept of Atty General Location
ML20041E1911982-02-0505 February 1982
Forwards Operating Statistics,Jul 1980-June 1981.
ML20040D6101982-01-22022 January 1982
Requests Changes to Wording of Tech Spec Sections K.3.C.(3) & (4) Re Makeup & Cleanup Sys,Respectively.Actual Operating Limits Contained in K.3.C.(5) & (6).No Change Requested for Limits
ML20003H9531981-05-0606 May 1981
Forwards Proposed Revisions to Security Plan.Revisions Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790)
ML19347E0771981-04-13013 April 1981
Forwards Replacement Pages for Proposed Physical Security Plan.Pages Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790)
ML20002C0891980-12-0404 December 1980
Requests Route Change for Shipment of Spent Fuel from Narragansett,Ri to Aiken,Sc.Police Escort Arranged for Area Near Harrisburg,Pa
ML20003D5661980-10-27027 October 1980
Provides Alternate Route from Narragansett,Ri to Aiken,Sc, Updating 800610 Proposal.Use of Private Grounds Is Not Anticipated
ML20008E2991980-10-0606 October 1980
Notifies That Amend 10 to Indemnity Agreement E-43 Was Mailed to NRC on 791024,in Response to NRC 800924 Ltr
ML19320B0861980-07-0101 July 1980
Advises NRC That Rept Re Nonpower Reactor Physical Protection Upgrade Requirements Will Be Submitted to NRC by 800801
ML19323F7461980-05-22022 May 1980
Ack Receipt of NRC 800507 Notice Re Nonpower Reactor Physical Protection Requirements.Plan Will Be Forwarded as Soon as Possible
ML19256F6261979-12-0707 December 1979
Notifies of Error in 791203 Ltr Re RO 50-193/79-03.Date in First Line of Second Paragraph Should Read 791129
ML19254D9261979-10-26026 October 1979
Forwards Executed Amend 10 to Indemnity Agreement E-43.New Chairman of Ri AEC Is G Seidel of Brown Univ
ML19249C5461979-09-0505 September 1979
Requests Amend of License R-95 to Permit Use of U Aluminide or U Oxide Fuel Elements
ML19207C4381979-09-0404 September 1979
Reports Failure of Auxiliary Electrical Power Generator During 790830 Routine Test.Caused by Weak Battery. Battery Cell Specific Gravity Will Be Tested Weekly
ML19276H0501979-08-17017 August 1979
Responds to 790730 Ltr.Upgrade Rule Will Not Imply Significant Changes in Ri Atomic Energy Commission Nuclear Science Ctr.Operating Data for Jul 1977-June 1978 Encl
ML20207D5281963-04-16016 April 1963
Submits,For Approval,Info to Establish Atmospheric Dilution Factor for Determining Permissible Average Concentration of Radioactive Effluent from Reactor Effluent Disposal Stack
1990-07-17
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Certificction #P 639 227 354 STATE OF RilODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS RIIODE ISLAND ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION Nuclear Science Center South Ferry Road Narragansett, R.I. 02882-1197 March 23, 1987 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Standardization and Special Projects Directorate Division of PWR Licensing-B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Washington, DC 20555 Attn: Mr. Herbert N. Berkow, Director License R-95 Docket 50-193 Gentlemen:
This letter is transmitted to meet the requirements of the HEU-LEU conversion rule.
The Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission submitted a funding proposal to the Department of Energy on May 2, 1986 for the conversion of the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center reactor to low enriched uranium fuel . As required by the Department of Energy, the submission was based on the use of a standardized LEU fuel plate containing considerably more U235 (225 grams vs. 124 grams) and thinner (0.050 inches vs. 0.060 inches) than the fuel plate currently in use in the Rhode Island reactor. The contract with the Department of Energy for the conversion study became effective on August 15, 1986.
The use of the standardized plate in the Rhode Island reactor will create conditions which will require compensating adjustment. While the Department of Energy grant contains some funding for potential hardware solutions to these conditions is is primarily a study grant intended to find solutions to the conditions.
Scoping studies in cooperation with the RERTR group at Argonne are in progress with the goal of designing a satisfactory core arrangement. These studies are expected to continue for the remainder of 1987 during which the data required for the application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commisison for authorization to convert will be generated.
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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission March 23, 1987 Page 2 It is expected that the application for authorization to convert will be submitted to the Nucleot Regulatory Commission by January 4, 1988.
After receiving the Nuclear Regulatory Commission order to convert, the schedule is as follows: All times are measured from the date of receipt of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission conversion order.
- 1. Completion of plans and schedules. 2 months
- 2. Installation of new hardware. 6 months
- 3. Removal of HEU and replacement by LEU 7 months (assuming prompt delivery of LEU fuel elements).
- 4. Completion of LEU initial tests of operational parameters with LEU. 8 months
- 5. Reports to NRC summarizing new operating conditions and comparing with SAR predictions. 10 months
- 6. Completion of shipments of HEU to reprocessing. 12 months During this period of study and implementation, the Rhode Island reactor will continue to operate using HEU as long as the implementation schedule permits. Shipments of spent HEU fuel elements to reprocessing will continue. It is therefore not expected that changes in the physical security programs will be required We will be pleased to provide more information if necessary.
Very truly yours, gYq h' A-A. Francis DiMeglio Director AFD:cd cc: Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission L