ML15183A461

Federal Funding for the Conversion of the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor from Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel

ML15183A461
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Site:	University of Missouri-Columbia
Issue date:	05/11/2015
From:	Butler R A, Fruits J L Univ of Missouri - Columbia
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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UNIVERSITY of MISSOURIRESEARCH REACTOR CENTERMay 11, 2015Director of Nuclear Reactor RegulationU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionAttn: Document Control DeskMail Stop P1-37Washington, DC 20555-0001

SUBJECT:

Docket Number 50-186University of Missouri-Columbia Research ReactorAmended Facility License R- 103Federal Funding for the Conversion of the University of Missouri-ColumbiaResearch Reactor from Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-EnrichedUranium FuelEnclosed is a copy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) letter stating Federal funding underthe DOE's University Research Reactor Infrastructure Program for the conversion of theUniversity of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor (MURR) from highly-enriched uranium(HEU) to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel will not be available during fiscal year 2015.Sincerely,John L. FruitsReactor ManagerENDORSEMENT:Reviewed and ApprovedRalph A. Butler, P.E.DirectorEnclosurexc: Mr. Alexander Adams, Jr., U.S. NRCMr. Johnny Eads, U.S. NRCAo0;CokAlez1513 Research Park Drive Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 573-882-4211 Fax: 573-882-6360 Web: www.murr.missouri.eduFighting Cancer with Tomorrow's Technology Department of EnergyIIdaho Operations Office1955 Fremont AvenueIdaho Falls, ID 83401May 8, 2015Mr. Ralph ButlerUniversity of Missouri -ColumbiaResearch Reactor FacilityColumbia, MO 65211

SUBJECT:

Notification that No Federal Funding will be Available in Fiscal Year 2015 toSupport the University of Missouri Research Reactor Conversion from Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium (NPD-15-003)

Dear Mr. Butler:

The University of Missouri's Research Reactor (MURR) applied for a unique purpose exemptionas defined in 10 CFR Part 50.2, which is still under review by the Nuclear RegulatoryCommission (NRC). In accordance with 10 CFR Part 50.64, Limitations on the Use of HighlyEnriched Uranium in Domestic Non-Power Reactors, MURR is required to send a letter annuallyto the NRC documenting if Federal funds are available to convert to low-enriched uranium(LEU) fuel.In accordance with 10 CFR Part 50.64, you are hereby notified that the Department of Energyfunding will not be available in FY 2015 for your conversion to LEU fuel.You will be notified in the event these circumstances change. If you have any questions, pleasecontact me at (208) 526-3132.Sincerely,Bradley HeathResearch Reactor Infrastructure ProgramOffice of Nuclear Energycc: Parrish A. Staples, NA-212Christopher C. Landers, NA-212Mike Worley, DOE-HQ, NE-42Derrick Ogg, DOE-HQ, NE-42