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| {{#Wiki_filter:UNWVERSITY of MISSOURIRESEARCH REACTOR CENTERFebruary 18, 2016Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control DeskMail Stop P1-37Washington, DC 20555-0001 | | {{#Wiki_filter:UNWVERSITY of MISSOURI RESEARCH REACTOR CENTER February 18, 2016 Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Stop P1-37 Washington, DC 20555-0001 |
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| Docket Number 50-186University of Missouri-Columbia Research ReactorAmended Facility License R- 103Federal Funding for the Conversion of the university of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor fr'om Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched UraniumFuelEnclosed is a copy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) letter stating Federal funding under theDOE's University Research Reactor Infrastructure Program for the conversion of the University ofMissouri-Columbia Research Reactor (MUJRR) from highly-enriched uranium (HEUl) to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel will not be available during fiscal year 2016.Sincerely, John L. FruitsReactor ManagerENDORSEMENT: | | Docket Number 50-186 University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor Amended Facility License R- 103 Federal Funding for the Conversion of the university of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor fr'om Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel Enclosed is a copy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) letter stating Federal funding under the DOE's University Research Reactor Infrastructure Program for the conversion of the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor (MUJRR) from highly-enriched uranium (HEUl) to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel will not be available during fiscal year 2016.Sincerely, John L. Fruits Reactor Manager ENDORSEMENT: |
| Reviewed and ApprovedRalph A. Butler, P.E.DirectorEnclosure xc: Mr. Alexander Adams, Jr., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Geoffrey Wertz, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Johnny Eads, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission | | Reviewed and Approved Ralph A. Butler, P.E.Director Enclosure xc: Mr. Alexander Adams, Jr., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Geoffrey Wertz, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Johnny Eads, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| ] 081513 Research Park Drive Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 573-882-4211 Fax: 573-882-6360 Web: www.murr~missouri.edu Fighting Cancer with Tomorrow s Technology | | ] 0 8 1513 Research Park Drive Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 573-882-4211 Fax: 573-882-6360 Web: www.murr~missouri.edu Fighting Cancer with Tomorrow s Technology |
| ~Department of EnergyIdaho Operations Office1955 Fremont AvenueIdaho Falls, ID 83415Feb 16, 2016Mr. Ralph ButlerUniversity of Missouri | | ~Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office 1955 Fremont Avenue Idaho Falls, ID 83415 Feb 16, 2016 Mr. Ralph Butler University of Missouri -Columbia Research Reactor Facility Columbia, MO 65211 |
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| | | Notification that No Federal Funding will be Available in Fiscal Year 2016 to Support the University of Missouri Research Reactor Conversion from Highly Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium (NPD-I 6-01!4) |
| Notification that No Federal Funding will be Available in Fiscal Year 2016 to Support theUniversity of Missouri Research Reactor Conversion from Highly Enriched Uranium Fuel toLow-Enriched Uranium (NPD-I 6-01!4) | |
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| ==Dear Mr. Butler:== | | ==Dear Mr. Butler:== |
| The University of Missouri's Research Reactor (MURR) applied for a unique purpose exemption asdefined in 10 CFR Part 50.2, which is still under review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).In accordance with 1 0 CFR Part 50.64, Limitations on the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in DomesticNon-Power | | The University of Missouri's Research Reactor (MURR) applied for a unique purpose exemption as defined in 10 CFR Part 50.2, which is still under review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).In accordance with 1 0 CFR Part 50.64, Limitations on the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in Domestic Non-Power Reactors, MURR is required to send a letter annually to 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 energy funding will not be available in FY 2016 for your conversion to LEU fuel.You will be notified in the event these circumstances change. If you have any questions, please contact me at (208) 526-3132.Sincerely, Bradley Heath Research Reactor Infrastructure Program Office of Nuclear Energy cc: Jeff D. Chamberlin, NA-231I Brian D. Waud, NA-231I Mike Worley, DOE-HQ, NE-42 Kenny Osborne, DOE-HQ, NE-42 Derrick Ogg, DOE-HQ, NE-42 UNWVERSITY of MISSOURI RESEARCH REACTOR CENTER February 18, 2016 Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Stop P1-37 Washington, DC 20555-0001 |
| : Reactors, MURR is required to send a letter annually to the NRC documenting if Federalfunds 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 energy fundingwill not be available in FY 2016 for your conversion to LEU fuel.You will be notified in the event these circumstances change. If you have any questions, please contactme at (208) 526-3132.
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| Sincerely, Bradley HeathResearch Reactor Infrastructure ProgramOffice of Nuclear Energycc: Jeff D. Chamberlin, NA-231IBrian D. Waud, NA-231IMike Worley, DOE-HQ, NE-42Kenny Osborne, DOE-HQ, NE-42Derrick Ogg, DOE-HQ, NE-42 UNWVERSITY of MISSOURIRESEARCH REACTOR CENTERFebruary 18, 2016Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control DeskMail Stop P1-37Washington, DC 20555-0001 | |
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| Docket Number 50-186University of Missouri-Columbia Research ReactorAmended Facility License R- 103Federal Funding for the Conversion of the university of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor fr'om Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched UraniumFuelEnclosed is a copy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) letter stating Federal funding under theDOE's University Research Reactor Infrastructure Program for the conversion of the University ofMissouri-Columbia Research Reactor (MUJRR) from highly-enriched uranium (HEUl) to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel will not be available during fiscal year 2016.Sincerely, John L. FruitsReactor ManagerENDORSEMENT: | | Docket Number 50-186 University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor Amended Facility License R- 103 Federal Funding for the Conversion of the university of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor fr'om Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel Enclosed is a copy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) letter stating Federal funding under the DOE's University Research Reactor Infrastructure Program for the conversion of the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor (MUJRR) from highly-enriched uranium (HEUl) to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel will not be available during fiscal year 2016.Sincerely, John L. Fruits Reactor Manager ENDORSEMENT: |
| Reviewed and ApprovedRalph A. Butler, P.E.DirectorEnclosure xc: Mr. Alexander Adams, Jr., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Geoffrey Wertz, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Johnny Eads, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission | | Reviewed and Approved Ralph A. Butler, P.E.Director Enclosure xc: Mr. Alexander Adams, Jr., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Geoffrey Wertz, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Johnny Eads, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| ] 081513 Research Park Drive Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 573-882-4211 Fax: 573-882-6360 Web: www.murr~missouri.edu Fighting Cancer with Tomorrow s Technology | | ] 0 8 1513 Research Park Drive Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 573-882-4211 Fax: 573-882-6360 Web: www.murr~missouri.edu Fighting Cancer with Tomorrow s Technology |
| ~Department of EnergyIdaho Operations Office1955 Fremont AvenueIdaho Falls, ID 83415Feb 16, 2016Mr. Ralph ButlerUniversity of Missouri | | ~Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office 1955 Fremont Avenue Idaho Falls, ID 83415 Feb 16, 2016 Mr. Ralph Butler University of Missouri -Columbia Research Reactor Facility Columbia, MO 65211 |
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| | | Notification that No Federal Funding will be Available in Fiscal Year 2016 to Support the University of Missouri Research Reactor Conversion from Highly Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium (NPD-I 6-01!4) |
| Notification that No Federal Funding will be Available in Fiscal Year 2016 to Support theUniversity of Missouri Research Reactor Conversion from Highly Enriched Uranium Fuel toLow-Enriched Uranium (NPD-I 6-01!4) | |
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| The University of Missouri's Research Reactor (MURR) applied for a unique purpose exemption asdefined in 10 CFR Part 50.2, which is still under review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).In accordance with 1 0 CFR Part 50.64, Limitations on the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in DomesticNon-Power | | The University of Missouri's Research Reactor (MURR) applied for a unique purpose exemption as defined in 10 CFR Part 50.2, which is still under review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).In accordance with 1 0 CFR Part 50.64, Limitations on the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in Domestic Non-Power Reactors, MURR is required to send a letter annually to 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 energy funding will not be available in FY 2016 for your conversion to LEU fuel.You will be notified in the event these circumstances change. If you have any questions, please contact me at (208) 526-3132.Sincerely, Bradley Heath Research Reactor Infrastructure Program Office of Nuclear Energy cc: Jeff D. Chamberlin, NA-231I Brian D. Waud, NA-231I Mike Worley, DOE-HQ, NE-42 Kenny Osborne, DOE-HQ, NE-42 Derrick Ogg, DOE-HQ, NE-42}} |
| : Reactors, MURR is required to send a letter annually to the NRC documenting if Federalfunds 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 energy fundingwill not be available in FY 2016 for your conversion to LEU fuel.You will be notified in the event these circumstances change. If you have any questions, please contactme at (208) 526-3132.
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| Sincerely, Bradley HeathResearch Reactor Infrastructure ProgramOffice of Nuclear Energycc: Jeff D. Chamberlin, NA-231IBrian D. Waud, NA-231IMike Worley, DOE-HQ, NE-42Kenny Osborne, DOE-HQ, NE-42Derrick Ogg, DOE-HQ, NE-42}} | |
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the Curators of the University of Missouri - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report No. 05000186/2023202
ML23198A0232023-08-29029 August 2023
Examination Result Letter No. 50-186/OL-23-02, University of Missouri-Columbia
ML23198A0222023-08-29029 August 2023
Examination Report Letter No. 50-186/OL-23-02, University of Missouri - Columbia
ML23221A1172023-08-0303 August 2023
Written Communication as Specified by 10 CFR 50.4(b)(4) Regarding the Submittal of the Physical Security Plan for the University of Missouri Research Reactor as a Part of the Process to Renew Amended Facility Operating License R-103
ML23213A0592023-08-0101 August 2023
Written Communication as Specified by University of Missouri Research Reactor Technical Specification 6.6.2(d) Regarding a Permanent Change in the Facility Organization Involving the Executive Director
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the Curators of the University of Missouri U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Safety Inspection Report No. 05000186/2023201
ML23186A2132023-07-31031 July 2023
Examination Confirmation Letter No. 50-186/OL-23-03, University of Missouri - Columbia
ML23124A0422023-05-0808 May 2023
Examination Confirmation Letter 50-186/OL-23-02, University of Missouri - Columbia
ML23103A0742023-04-10010 April 2023
University of Missouri, Columbia Research Reactor, Shipment of Radioactive Material Shipment Identifier MURR 23-01 Highway Route Controlled Quantity
ML23024A2772023-04-0707 April 2023
Cover Letter for the Security Inspection Report for the University of Missouri (Public) - October 2022
ML23087A1142023-03-29029 March 2023
Examination Results Letter No. 50-186/OL-23-01, University of Missouri - Columbia
ML23089A3162023-03-29029 March 2023
Letter Notifying Univ. of Missouri That Us Dept. of Energy Funding Will Not Be Available in Fiscal Year 2023 to Complete the Conversion of MURR to LEU Fuel
ML23087A1132023-03-29029 March 2023
Examination Report No. 50-186/OL-23-01, University of Missouri-Columbia
ML23055B1372023-02-24024 February 2023
Submittal of Annual Operating Report for the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor as Required by MURR Technical Specification 6.6.e
IR 05000186/20222022023-02-23023 February 2023
the Curators of the University of Missouri - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Inspection Report No. 05000186/2022202 - Cover Letter and Enclosure
ML23031A0132023-02-14014 February 2023
Examination Confirmation Letter No. 50-186/OL-23-01, University of Missouri-Columbia
ML23017A2072023-01-13013 January 2023
Written Communication as Required by University of Missouri Research Reactor Technical Specification 6.6.c(3) Regarding a Deviation from Technical Specification 6.1.f
ML22349A0422022-12-0808 December 2022
Written Communication as Specified in 10 CFR 50.54(b)(5) Regarding Changes to the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor Facility Emergency Plan Without Prior Commission Approval Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(q)(3)
ML22314A2102022-11-0909 November 2022
Written Communication as Required by Technical Specification 6.6.d(2), Other Reports, Regarding a Change in University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor Organization Involving the Reactor Facility Director
ML22304A0042022-10-27027 October 2022
University of Missouri - Columbia, Shipment of Radioactive Material, Highway Route Controlled Quantity
ML22291A0322022-10-14014 October 2022
University of Missouri Written Communication as Required by 10 CFR 73, Appendix G Regarding a Deviation from the MURR Physical Security Plan
ML22290A0042022-10-12012 October 2022
University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor, Reportable Event Report Pursuant to 20.2201(a)(ii) Regarding Loss of Licensed Material During Shipment
IR 05000186/20222012022-06-14014 June 2022
the Curators of the University of Missouri - U.S. NRC Routine Inspection Report No. 05000186/2022201
ML22158A0792022-06-0606 June 2022
Submittal of Revised Annual Operating Report for the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor as Required by MURR Technical Specification 6.6.e
ML22097A0592022-04-0707 April 2022
Approval for Spent Nuclear Fuel Highway Route Application - NRC Route No. 182D - Docket Number 050-0186
ML22088A0782022-03-25025 March 2022
Univ. of Missouri, Federal Funding for the Conversion of the Columbia Research Reactor from Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel
IR 05000186/20212032022-03-0202 March 2022
the Curators of the University of Missouri U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Inspection Report No. 05000186/2021203
ML22056A5162022-02-25025 February 2022
Submittal of Annual Operating Report for the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor as Required by MURR Technical Specification 6.6.e
ML22038A6012022-02-0808 February 2022
Acceptance for Spent Nuclear Fuel Highway Route Application NRC No. 182D-Docket No. 050-0186
ML22013B1412022-01-21021 January 2022
Examination Confirmation Letter No. 50-186-OL-22-02, University of Missouri-Columbia
ML21327A3042021-11-23023 November 2021
Written Communication as Required by University of Missouri Research Reactor Technical Specification 6.6.c(3) Regarding a Deviation from Technical Specification 3.2.f.6
ML21298A1972021-10-25025 October 2021
University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor - Written Communication as Required by University of Missouri Research Reactor Technical Specification 6.6.c(3) Regarding a Deviation from Technical Specification 3.2.g.6
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Examination Confirmation Letter No. 50-186/OL-22-01, University of Missouri Columbia
ML21221A3252021-08-0909 August 2021
University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor, Written Communication as Required by Technical Specification 6.6.c(3) Regarding a Deviation from Technical Specifications 3.2.a
ML21217A2982021-08-0505 August 2021
University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor - Reportable Event Report Pursuant to 20.2203(a)(2)(iv)
ML21215A4982021-07-0707 July 2021
Univ of Missouri, Submittal of Revised Road Transportation Security Plan for the Shipment of Irradiated Reactor Fuel
ML21098A1992021-06-10010 June 2021
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IR 05000186/20212022021-05-28028 May 2021
the Curators of the University of Missouri - U.S. Nuclear Commission Routine Inspection Report No. 05000186/2021202
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University of Missouri-Columbia U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Security Inspection Report No. 05000186/2021201 - Non-OUO-Sri Cover Letter
ML21118A9682021-04-28028 April 2021
Examination Confirmation Letter No. 50-186/OL-21-01, University of Missouri-Columbia
ML21092A1712021-04-0202 April 2021
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ML21078A5002021-03-19019 March 2021
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Written Communication as Specified by 10 CFR 50.4(b)(l) Requesting U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Approval to Revise the Technical Specifications Appended to Renewed Facility Operating License No. R-103 Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.90
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University of Missouri - Columbia - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Routine Inspection Report No. 05000186/2020202 - Cover Letter and Enclosure
ML21050A2512021-02-19019 February 2021
Submittal of Annual Operating Report for the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor as Required by MURR Technical Specification 6.6.e
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Univ. of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor - Written Communication as Specified by Univ. of Missouri Research Reactor Tech Spec 6.6.d(2) Regarding a Permanent Change in the Facility Organization Involving the Office of the Chancellor
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UNWVERSITY of MISSOURI RESEARCH REACTOR CENTER February 18, 2016 Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Stop P1-37 Washington, DC 20555-0001
REFERENCE:
SUBJECT:
Docket Number 50-186 University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor Amended Facility License R- 103 Federal Funding for the Conversion of the university of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor fr'om Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel Enclosed is a copy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) letter stating Federal funding under the DOE's University Research Reactor Infrastructure Program for the conversion of the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor (MUJRR) from highly-enriched uranium (HEUl) to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel will not be available during fiscal year 2016.Sincerely, John L. Fruits Reactor Manager ENDORSEMENT:
Reviewed and Approved Ralph A. Butler, P.E.Director Enclosure xc: Mr. Alexander Adams, Jr., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Geoffrey Wertz, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Johnny Eads, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
] 0 8 1513 Research Park Drive Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 573-882-4211 Fax: 573-882-6360 Web: www.murr~missouri.edu Fighting Cancer with Tomorrow s Technology
~Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office 1955 Fremont Avenue Idaho Falls, ID 83415 Feb 16, 2016 Mr. Ralph Butler University of Missouri -Columbia Research Reactor Facility Columbia, MO 65211
SUBJECT:
Notification that No Federal Funding will be Available in Fiscal Year 2016 to Support the University of Missouri Research Reactor Conversion from Highly Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium (NPD-I 6-01!4)
Dear Mr. Butler:
The University of Missouri's Research Reactor (MURR) applied for a unique purpose exemption as defined in 10 CFR Part 50.2, which is still under review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).In accordance with 1 0 CFR Part 50.64, Limitations on the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in Domestic Non-Power Reactors, MURR is required to send a letter annually to 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 energy funding will not be available in FY 2016 for your conversion to LEU fuel.You will be notified in the event these circumstances change. If you have any questions, please contact me at (208) 526-3132.Sincerely, Bradley Heath Research Reactor Infrastructure Program Office of Nuclear Energy cc: Jeff D. Chamberlin, NA-231I Brian D. Waud, NA-231I Mike Worley, DOE-HQ, NE-42 Kenny Osborne, DOE-HQ, NE-42 Derrick Ogg, DOE-HQ, NE-42 UNWVERSITY of MISSOURI RESEARCH REACTOR CENTER February 18, 2016 Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Stop P1-37 Washington, DC 20555-0001
REFERENCE:
SUBJECT:
Docket Number 50-186 University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor Amended Facility License R- 103 Federal Funding for the Conversion of the university of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor fr'om Highly-Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium Fuel Enclosed is a copy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) letter stating Federal funding under the DOE's University Research Reactor Infrastructure Program for the conversion of the University of Missouri-Columbia Research Reactor (MUJRR) from highly-enriched uranium (HEUl) to low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel will not be available during fiscal year 2016.Sincerely, John L. Fruits Reactor Manager ENDORSEMENT:
Reviewed and Approved Ralph A. Butler, P.E.Director Enclosure xc: Mr. Alexander Adams, Jr., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Geoffrey Wertz, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Johnny Eads, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
] 0 8 1513 Research Park Drive Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 573-882-4211 Fax: 573-882-6360 Web: www.murr~missouri.edu Fighting Cancer with Tomorrow s Technology
~Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office 1955 Fremont Avenue Idaho Falls, ID 83415 Feb 16, 2016 Mr. Ralph Butler University of Missouri -Columbia Research Reactor Facility Columbia, MO 65211
SUBJECT:
Notification that No Federal Funding will be Available in Fiscal Year 2016 to Support the University of Missouri Research Reactor Conversion from Highly Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low-Enriched Uranium (NPD-I 6-01!4)
Dear Mr. Butler:
The University of Missouri's Research Reactor (MURR) applied for a unique purpose exemption as defined in 10 CFR Part 50.2, which is still under review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).In accordance with 1 0 CFR Part 50.64, Limitations on the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium in Domestic Non-Power Reactors, MURR is required to send a letter annually to 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 energy funding will not be available in FY 2016 for your conversion to LEU fuel.You will be notified in the event these circumstances change. If you have any questions, please contact me at (208) 526-3132.Sincerely, Bradley Heath Research Reactor Infrastructure Program Office of Nuclear Energy cc: Jeff D. Chamberlin, NA-231I Brian D. Waud, NA-231I Mike Worley, DOE-HQ, NE-42 Kenny Osborne, DOE-HQ, NE-42 Derrick Ogg, DOE-HQ, NE-42