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| | issue date = 01/08/1993 | | | issue date = 01/08/1993 |
| | title = Forwards 920117 Ltr to DOE Indicating That Funds for Converting Reactor to Low Enriched U Unavailable in DOE FY92 Budget & Request Has Not Been Submitted in DOE FY93 & FY94 Planning Budgets | | | title = Forwards to DOE Indicating That Funds for Converting Reactor to Low Enriched U Unavailable in DOE FY92 Budget & Request Has Not Been Submitted in DOE FY93 & FY94 Planning Budgets |
| | author name = Rowe J | | | author name = Rowe J |
| | author affiliation = NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY (FORMERL | | | author affiliation = NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY (FORMERL |
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| | document report number = NUDOCS 9301150002 | | | document report number = NUDOCS 9301150002 |
| | | title reference date = 01-17-1992 |
| | document type = CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS, INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE | | | document type = CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS, INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE |
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| In reference to your January 2, 1992, letter inquiring about the availability of funds from the Department of Energy for the conversion of the NIST reactor to low enriched uranium, you are hereby advised that funds are unavailable in DOE's FY 1992 budget and have not been submitted in DOE's FY 1993 and FY 1994 planning budgets. | | In reference to your {{letter dated|date=January 2, 1992|text=January 2, 1992, letter}} inquiring about the availability of funds from the Department of Energy for the conversion of the NIST reactor to low enriched uranium, you are hereby advised that funds are unavailable in DOE's FY 1992 budget and have not been submitted in DOE's FY 1993 and FY 1994 planning budgets. |
| Sincerely, O | | Sincerely, O |
| ,c W | | ,c W |
| Richard E. Stephens Associate Director Office of University and Science Education-Programs Office of Energy Research | | Richard E. Stephens Associate Director Office of University and Science Education-Programs Office of Energy Research |
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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20216F6621999-09-20020 September 1999
Discusses 990804 Request for Renewal of Route to Be Used for Transport of Sf from Natl Inst of Stds & Technology, Gaithersburg,Md to Doe,Savannah River Site Near Aiken,Sc. Route in Encl 1 Meets Regulatory Requirements of 10CFR73.37
ML20210F6581999-07-29029 July 1999
Responds to Providing Comments on Proposed FY99 Annual Fee Rule & Requesting That NRC Reject Proposed Annual Fee Increases for non-power Reactors.Request for Exemption from 10CFR171 Annual Fee Requirements Denied
ML20196K4551999-07-0101 July 1999
Forwards Ballot for ANS-1, Conduct of Critical Experiments. Scope of Standard Has Been Reviewed & Has Been Approved with Comments & No Objections
ML20202J2301999-02-0202 February 1999
Forwards Ballots for ANS-10.2, Portability of Scientific & Engineering Software & ANS-15.4, Selection & Training of Personnel for Research Reactors. Author Voted Not Approved to ANS-10.2 & Approved to ANS-15.4
ML20199G7981999-01-21021 January 1999
Informs That Funding for Conversion of NIST Reactor Will Not Be Available at Any Time in Foreseeable Future.Schedule for Conversion of Nbsr Cannot Be Submitted at Present Time
ML20195H8881998-11-16016 November 1998
Forwards Insp Rept 50-184/98-202 on 981006-07.No Violations Noted
ML20216C5981998-05-12012 May 1998
Forwards Certificates To,Pa Bobik,Sc Pierce & SG Slaughter, Newly Licensed Individuals
ML20217A1451998-04-16016 April 1998
Informs That on 980306 NRC Administered Initial Exam Rept 50-184/OL-98-01 to Employees of Facility Who Applied for License to Operate Natl Inst of Stds & Technology Reactor
ML20216H1231998-04-16016 April 1998
Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at National Institute of Standards & Technology on 980408-09. W/O Encls
ML20216J4371998-04-16016 April 1998
Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-184/OL-98-01 for Week of 980306.NRC Administered Initial Exams to Employees of Facility Who Applied for License to Operate NIST Reactor. W/O Encls
ML20217F3711998-03-25025 March 1998
Informs of Arrangements Made for Administration of Operator Licensing Exams,Scheduled for Wk of 980406.Matl Already Provided by T Raby Will Be Used
ML20199J5881998-01-21021 January 1998
Informs That Funding for Conversion of NIST Reactor to LEU Will Not Be Available at Any Time in Foreseeable Future
ML20198R3601998-01-16016 January 1998
Forwards Insp Rept 50-184/97-202 on 971006-09.No Violations Noted
ML20203C9601997-09-29029 September 1997
Submits Advance Notification of Sf Shipment from Natl Inst of Stds & Technology,Doc to Doe.Shipment Will Consist of Three Loaded tractor-trailers,traveling as Single Convoy W/Escorts.Further Description of Shipment Encl
ML20217B0891997-09-0909 September 1997
Forwards Ballots for ANS-6.1.2,Rev, Neutron & Gamma-Ray Cross Sections for Nuclear Radiation Protection Calculations NPP, ANS6.3.1,Reaffirmation, Program for Testing Radiation Shields in Lwr
ML20198E9941997-08-0505 August 1997
Informs That Responsibility for Non-Power Reactor Insp Program Has Been Transferred from Regional Ofc to Nrr. Addresses Listed
ML20149L4721997-07-30030 July 1997
Responds to 961015 & 970619 Requests for Approval of Route to Be Used for Transport of Sf from Natl Inst of Stds & Technology to Doe.Info on Law Enforcement Arrangements & Map of Route Encl
ML20149E7651997-07-11011 July 1997
Forwards Insp Rept 50-184/97-201 on 970616-18.No Violations Noted
ML20148U3851997-06-19019 June 1997
Requests Approval of Proposed Route as Outlined in .Route Must Be Approved No Later than End of Jul 1997 in Order to Make Timely Preparations for Shipments in Sept. Copies of Past Correspondence Encl
ML20141J9591997-04-30030 April 1997
Forwards Revised Page of Nbsr Emergency Plan.Change to Plan Made in Order to Conform to Recent Change in Nbsr Tech Specs Authorized by Commission
ML20147H3621997-03-31031 March 1997
Forwards Amend 8 to License TR-5 & Safety Evaluation.Amend Changes TSs to Change Name of Organization from Reactor Radiation Division to NIST Ctr for Neutron Research
ML20138H5681996-12-30030 December 1996
Forwards Insp Rept 50-184/96-03 on 961105-08.No Violations Noted
ML20129E3931996-10-15015 October 1996
Requests Approval of Proposed Route for Shipment of Research Reactor Spent Fuel
ML20129G7081996-09-30030 September 1996
Forwards Ballot for ANS-15.2, Quality Control for Plate- Type Uranium-Aluminum Fuel Elements
ML20100C8291995-12-18018 December 1995
Responds to NRC Requesting Info Re Features & Provisions in Effect at NIST to Control Access to Neutron Beams
ML20071F8771994-06-30030 June 1994
Forwards Thank You Ltr Re Keeping Exposures Below Regulatory Limits
ML20210F6731994-03-23023 March 1994
Provides Notice That After Careful Consideration,Commission Decided to Reinstate Annual Fee Exemption for Nonprofit Educational Institutions.Nrc Will Cancel Fy 1993 Annual Fee Invoices for Licensed Activities Exempt Under Final Rule
ML20059E7651994-01-0404 January 1994
Informs That as Indicated in Encl Ltr from Doe,Funding for Conversion of NIST Reactor to LEU Fuel Not Available & That Schedule for Conversion of Nbsr Cannot Be Submitted at This Time
ML20056E0661993-08-0303 August 1993
Forwards Results for Operator Initial Exam on 930713. W/O Encl
ML20056E4411993-08-0303 August 1993
Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-184/OL-93-01 on 930713
ML20127C8151993-01-0808 January 1993
Forwards to DOE Indicating That Funds for Converting Reactor to Low Enriched U Unavailable in DOE FY92 Budget & Request Has Not Been Submitted in DOE FY93 & FY94 Planning Budgets
ML20126J5731992-12-23023 December 1992
Forwards Safeguards Insp Rept 50-184/92-02 on 921208-09. No Safety Concerns or Violations Noted
ML20099E9181992-07-31031 July 1992
Requests Review of Encl Proposal for New Liquid Hydrogen Cold Source to Replace Existing Heavy Water Source. Development of New Source Represents Major Breakthrough for Us Science & Technology
ML20091M6331992-01-24024 January 1992
Forwards DOE to NIST Advising That Funds for Conversion of Reactor to Low Enriched U Unavailable in FY93 & FY94.Schedule for Conversion Cannot Be Submitted at Present Time
ML20081L8191991-07-0303 July 1991
Advises That on 910625 While Remotely Inserting New Fuel Element Into Position in Core,Element Fell Off Tool Onto Top Grid.Element Retrieved Undamaged.Element Cleaned & Minor External Scratches Polished & Reinserted Into Postion
ML20070K0111991-03-11011 March 1991
Advises That Funding for Conversion of Natl Inst of Stds & Technology Reactor to LEU Fuel Not Available
ML20059M6701990-09-28028 September 1990
Advises That Shim 4 Did Not Return to Normal Position on 900918.Bearing-seal Assemblies Replaced Using Stainless Steel Bearings
ML20059H2121990-09-0707 September 1990
Informs of Error in Scheduled Quarterly Surveillance Test 5.6.1.Test Inadvertently Scheduled for Aug Rather than May, 1990.Error Occurred Due to Surveillance Date Changes Necessitated by Extended Reactor Shutdown
ML20056A2651990-08-0101 August 1990
Provides Addl Info on Request for Change to Section 6.2 of Tech Specs.Basic Design Considerations Unchanged Re Performance,Matl,Design Pressure & Temp & Fabrication Code Requirements
ML20055H3311990-07-23023 July 1990
Certifies That Congressional Appropriation for Decommissioning of Reactor Will Be Requested When Necessary. Amount of Appropriation Will Be Based on FY90 Estimated Cost
ML20055G8441990-07-19019 July 1990
Forwards Safety Insp Rept 50-184/90-03 on 900605-07 & 26.No Violations Noted
ML20055H3281990-07-17017 July 1990
Forwards Certification Verifying That Congressional Appropriation Will Be Requested Re Decommissioning Reactor. Decommissioning Estimated to Require Min of Five Yrs
ML20012A4701990-03-0202 March 1990
Forwards Proposed Addendum 1 to Physical Security Plan,For Approval.Addendum Upgrades Plan Per Recommendations Contained in 1987 Nonpower Reactor Sabotage Study (U). W/O Encl
ML20011E6751990-02-14014 February 1990
Advises That Funding for Conversion of NIST Reactor to Low Enriched U Fuel Unavailable,Per Encl DOE 900206 Ltr.Schedule for Conversion of NIST Reactor to Low Enriched U Cannot Be Submitted
ML19332B8721989-11-15015 November 1989
Forwards Revised Section 7.5(c),Step 2,Page 14 of Emergency Plan,Involving Use of Search or Surveillance or Both as Alternate Method of Accounting for Personnel in Confinement Bldg During Site Area Emergency
ML20245J2591989-04-26026 April 1989
Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-184/89-01
ML20247D6571989-03-24024 March 1989
Responds to Re Low Level Radiological Release from NIST During Aug-Oct 1987.Encl Insp Rept 50-184/89-01 Notes That Incident Involving Two Separate,But Related Events Pose Threat to Public Health or Safety
ML20246P3111989-03-22022 March 1989
Advises That Research & Test Reactor Seminar Scheduled for 890418 & 19 in King of Prussia,Pa.Topics to Be Discussed Include,Nrc Research Reactor Insp Program,Operator Licensing & Fitness for Duty.Info Re Lodging Encl
ML20063Q0541988-11-29029 November 1988
Discusses Transfer of Activities,Responsibilities & Obligations of Nbs to Natl Institute of Stds & Technology. Designation of Reactor Will Continue to Be Nbsr
ML20154K0901988-09-13013 September 1988
Forwards Safety Insp Rept 50-184/88-02 on 880809-11.No Violations Noted
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Category:INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20199G7981999-01-21021 January 1999
Informs That Funding for Conversion of NIST Reactor Will Not Be Available at Any Time in Foreseeable Future.Schedule for Conversion of Nbsr Cannot Be Submitted at Present Time
ML20199J5881998-01-21021 January 1998
Informs That Funding for Conversion of NIST Reactor to LEU Will Not Be Available at Any Time in Foreseeable Future
ML20203C9601997-09-29029 September 1997
Submits Advance Notification of Sf Shipment from Natl Inst of Stds & Technology,Doc to Doe.Shipment Will Consist of Three Loaded tractor-trailers,traveling as Single Convoy W/Escorts.Further Description of Shipment Encl
ML20148U3851997-06-19019 June 1997
Requests Approval of Proposed Route as Outlined in .Route Must Be Approved No Later than End of Jul 1997 in Order to Make Timely Preparations for Shipments in Sept. Copies of Past Correspondence Encl
ML20141J9591997-04-30030 April 1997
Forwards Revised Page of Nbsr Emergency Plan.Change to Plan Made in Order to Conform to Recent Change in Nbsr Tech Specs Authorized by Commission
ML20129E3931996-10-15015 October 1996
Requests Approval of Proposed Route for Shipment of Research Reactor Spent Fuel
ML20100C8291995-12-18018 December 1995
Responds to NRC Requesting Info Re Features & Provisions in Effect at NIST to Control Access to Neutron Beams
ML20071F8771994-06-30030 June 1994
Forwards Thank You Ltr Re Keeping Exposures Below Regulatory Limits
ML20059E7651994-01-0404 January 1994
Informs That as Indicated in Encl Ltr from Doe,Funding for Conversion of NIST Reactor to LEU Fuel Not Available & That Schedule for Conversion of Nbsr Cannot Be Submitted at This Time
ML20127C8151993-01-0808 January 1993
Forwards to DOE Indicating That Funds for Converting Reactor to Low Enriched U Unavailable in DOE FY92 Budget & Request Has Not Been Submitted in DOE FY93 & FY94 Planning Budgets
ML20099E9181992-07-31031 July 1992
Requests Review of Encl Proposal for New Liquid Hydrogen Cold Source to Replace Existing Heavy Water Source. Development of New Source Represents Major Breakthrough for Us Science & Technology
ML20091M6331992-01-24024 January 1992
Forwards DOE to NIST Advising That Funds for Conversion of Reactor to Low Enriched U Unavailable in FY93 & FY94.Schedule for Conversion Cannot Be Submitted at Present Time
ML20081L8191991-07-0303 July 1991
Advises That on 910625 While Remotely Inserting New Fuel Element Into Position in Core,Element Fell Off Tool Onto Top Grid.Element Retrieved Undamaged.Element Cleaned & Minor External Scratches Polished & Reinserted Into Postion
ML20070K0111991-03-11011 March 1991
Advises That Funding for Conversion of Natl Inst of Stds & Technology Reactor to LEU Fuel Not Available
ML20059M6701990-09-28028 September 1990
Advises That Shim 4 Did Not Return to Normal Position on 900918.Bearing-seal Assemblies Replaced Using Stainless Steel Bearings
ML20059H2121990-09-0707 September 1990
Informs of Error in Scheduled Quarterly Surveillance Test 5.6.1.Test Inadvertently Scheduled for Aug Rather than May, 1990.Error Occurred Due to Surveillance Date Changes Necessitated by Extended Reactor Shutdown
ML20056A2651990-08-0101 August 1990
Provides Addl Info on Request for Change to Section 6.2 of Tech Specs.Basic Design Considerations Unchanged Re Performance,Matl,Design Pressure & Temp & Fabrication Code Requirements
ML20055H3311990-07-23023 July 1990
Certifies That Congressional Appropriation for Decommissioning of Reactor Will Be Requested When Necessary. Amount of Appropriation Will Be Based on FY90 Estimated Cost
ML20055H3281990-07-17017 July 1990
Forwards Certification Verifying That Congressional Appropriation Will Be Requested Re Decommissioning Reactor. Decommissioning Estimated to Require Min of Five Yrs
ML20012A4701990-03-0202 March 1990
Forwards Proposed Addendum 1 to Physical Security Plan,For Approval.Addendum Upgrades Plan Per Recommendations Contained in 1987 Nonpower Reactor Sabotage Study (U). W/O Encl
ML20011E6751990-02-14014 February 1990
Advises That Funding for Conversion of NIST Reactor to Low Enriched U Fuel Unavailable,Per Encl DOE 900206 Ltr.Schedule for Conversion of NIST Reactor to Low Enriched U Cannot Be Submitted
ML19332B8721989-11-15015 November 1989
Forwards Revised Section 7.5(c),Step 2,Page 14 of Emergency Plan,Involving Use of Search or Surveillance or Both as Alternate Method of Accounting for Personnel in Confinement Bldg During Site Area Emergency
ML20063Q0541988-11-29029 November 1988
Discusses Transfer of Activities,Responsibilities & Obligations of Nbs to Natl Institute of Stds & Technology. Designation of Reactor Will Continue to Be Nbsr
ML20154P3121988-05-18018 May 1988
Forwards Addl Info Re Application for Amend to Nbsr Tech Specs Per NRC 871217 Request
ML20151U3461988-04-21021 April 1988
Forwards Corrected Operations Rept 40,1987, Correcting Typos
ML20196E8881988-02-25025 February 1988
Informs That Funding for Conversion of Nbs Reactor to Low Enriched U Fuel Not Available.Schedule for Conversion of Nbs Reactor Cannot Be Submitted at This Time
ML20237J2001987-08-11011 August 1987
Forwards Study Rept, Penetrations in Reactor Bldg for New Hot Plug Storage,Hx Vault & Neutron Beam Tubes, Supporting Nbs 870622 Application for Amend to Tech Specs
ML20207R7561987-03-10010 March 1987
Submits Addl Info Re Nbs Reactor Use of Highly Enriched Fuel,Per 870211 Request.Majority of Programs at Nbs Reactor Require Current Enrichment Levels.Lowering of Enrichment Level Below 80 % Unacceptable
ML20212K3991987-03-0404 March 1987
Informs That Funding for Conversion of Nbs Reactor to Low Enriched U Fuel Not Available,Per Encl DOE . Schedule for Conversion of Nbs Reactor Cannot Be Submitted at Present
ML20212L3011987-02-27027 February 1987
Forwards Addl Info Re 861230 Unique Purpose Exemption Request,Including Discussion of Facility Contributions in Natl Interest & Demonstration That Reactor Could Not Perform Function W/O high-enriched U
ML20210K7411986-09-19019 September 1986
Requests Exemption from Conversion from High Enriched U Fuel to Low Enriched U Fuel.Conversion Would Reduce Unique Reactor Purpose of Providing Natl Measurement Capability to Address Large Variety of Important Research Areas
ML20128H2261985-05-10010 May 1985
Responds to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-184/85-01. Corrective Actions:Personnel Posted Inside Process Room.Need for Action Disputed
ML20115F2941985-04-15015 April 1985
Requests 2-month Extension Until 850731 to Complete Implementation of New Emergency Plan,Due to Unexpected Delays in Completing Reactor Mods
ML20099L3961984-11-23023 November 1984
Withdraws 840921 Request to Review Proposed Cold Neutron Source Experiment,Per 841030 Discussion.Experiment Satisfies 10CFR50.59 for Changes Permitted W/O Prior NRC Approval
ML20098E1261984-09-21021 September 1984
Responds to 840823 Request for Schedule to Implement New Emergency Response Plan.Preparation of Procedures & Training to Implement Emergency Response Plan Expected to Be Completed in May 1985
ML20098G3581984-09-21021 September 1984
Forwards for Review & Approval, SAR on D2O Cold Neutron Source for Nbs Reactor
ML20083H7261984-01-0606 January 1984
Advises That Magnetically Coupled Contacts on mercury-wetted Contact Type Relays Will Open & Initiate Scram.Currently, Four Subj Relays Installed in Reactor
ML20072L3361983-03-18018 March 1983
Forwards Operations Rept 34,Jul-Dec 1982
ML20071Q6791982-11-0404 November 1982
Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Rept 50-184/82-02.Corrective Actions:Subj Individual Checked Out on Pneumatic Facility & Was on Approved List of Users
ML20063P1761982-09-30030 September 1982
Forwards Operations Rept 33,Jan-June 1982
ML20071M6731982-09-22022 September 1982
Advises That EIS Re Licensing Renewal & Power Increase Scheduled for Fr Publication on 820924.Public Review Period Will Terminate on 821025
ML20052G4821982-05-14014 May 1982
Discusses Proposed Relocation of Emergency Control Station to Basement of Reactor Bldg.New Location Will Be More Functional & Accessible
ML20054C6191982-04-12012 April 1982
Confirms Understanding Re Removal of Inner & Outer Plenna Check Valves.Valve Removal Comes Under Provisions of 10CFR50.59 & Requires No Prior NRC Authorization
ML20050B5341982-03-30030 March 1982
Forwards Semiannual Operating Rept,Jul-Dec,1981.
ML20041C5311982-02-25025 February 1982
Advises of No Comments Re Renewal of License TR-5 for Operation of Nbs Reactor in Gaithersburg,Md
ML20049H7301982-02-24024 February 1982
Verifies Official Filing of NUREG-0877,EIS for Facility. EPA Scheduled Publication of Notice of Availability in Fr on 820226.Public Review Period Terminates 820412
ML20040C6041982-01-26026 January 1982
Submits Environ Info in Response to Telcon.Tritium Releases to Sanitary Sewers for 1975-1981 & Sensitivity of Environ Monitoring Listed
ML20010J3021981-09-29029 September 1981
Forwards Answers to First 14 NRC Questions Re Environ Rept. Encl Rept, Geology,Seismology & Hydrology of Nbs Research Reactor Site,Gaithersburg,Md, Contains Answers to Questions 15 & 16
ML20010G1871981-09-10010 September 1981
Forwards Semiannual Operating Rept for Jan-June 1981
ML19343C4451981-03-20020 March 1981
Forwards Operations Rept 30 for Jul-Dec 1980.
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Dear Sir:
subject: Docket 11o. 50-184 As indicated in the enclosed letter from the Department of Energy, funding for conversion of the NIST reactor to LEU fuel is-not available. Accordingly, a schedule for conversion of the NDSR cannot be submitted at this time.
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. Michael Rowe Chief, Reactor Radiation Division Enclosure .
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.- January 17, 1992 Mr. J. Michael Rowe Chief, Reactor Radiation Division National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899
Dear Mr. Rowe:
In reference to your January 2, 1992, letter inquiring about the availability of funds from the Department of Energy for the conversion of the NIST reactor to low enriched uranium, you are hereby advised that funds are unavailable in DOE's FY 1992 budget and have not been submitted in DOE's FY 1993 and FY 1994 planning budgets.
Sincerely, O
,c W
Richard E. Stephens Associate Director Office of University and Science Education-Programs Office of Energy Research
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