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Forwards Several Documents Re License Applications from Diversified Scientific Svcs,Inc,For Import & re-export of Radwaste
ML20203K609
Person / Time
Issue date: 02/27/1998
From: Hauber R
NRC OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (OIP)
To: Mobley M
TENNESSEE, STATE OF
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Mr. Michael H. Mobley, Director '

Division of Radiological Health Department of Environment and Conservation L & C Annex,3rd Floor 401 Church Str9et Nashville, TN 37243-1532 .

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IMPORT OF LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE Fi )M CANADA AND RE-EXPORT OF RADIOACTIVE SOLIDS -

Dear Mr. Mobley:

Enclosed are several documents relating to license applicatio'ns from Diversified Scientific Services, Inc. (DSSI) for the import and re-export of radioactive waste. On July 23,1997 DSSI applied to the NRC for a license to authorize the import from Canada of up to 5,000,000 kilograms per year of low level radioactive waste for incineration in DSSI's industrial Boller Facility in Kingston, Tennessee. At the same time, DSSI requested a license to authorize the re-export of the resultant ash back to Canada for final disposition. The import application (NRC license No IWOO4)is at Enclosure 1; the export license application (NRC license No. XWOO2) is at Enclosure 2. DSSI holds Tennessee Radioactive License No. R 73014-K98.

The low level radioactive waste from Canada will be in the form of used oil and other combustible materials contaminated with small amounts of tritium, carbon 14 and mixed fission product radionuclides generated by Ontario Hydro Technologies nuclear power station operations.

The NRC reviewed the original applications and by letter dated December 12,1997 we requested soditional information from DSSI in order for us to complete our review. Our December 12 letter is at Enclosure 3; DSSI's January 15,1998 response is at Enclosure 4.

Other pertinent correspondence is also enclosed for your information, namely:

1) NRC letter to U.S. Department of State (DOS), dated August 28,1997;  ;
2) DOS letter to NRC, dated October 31,1997;
3) NRC letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), dated November 28, 1997 '
4) Federal Register notice dated September 8,1997 NRC requests confirmation that DSSI is the holder of an active license issued by the State of Tennessee which authorizes DSSI to receive the radioactive waste for processing, in the context described in its July 23 letter, and that you do not object to the proposed imports for the purpose described or the subsequent re-export to Canada of the resultant ash We would also t appreciate receiving any other comments you may have regarding any other aspects of these license applicationsJYour assistance in providing this information is appreciated. If possible, -

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bY ,, % M. Mobley 2-we would like to have your oom:nents by March 13, if you have any questions, please cdll Betty Wright or me at (301) 415 2344. Sincerely, OriginalSignedby Ren2!d D. Haubor Ronald D. Hauber, Director Division of Non Proliferi an, Exports and Multilateral Relations , Office of International Programs

Enclosures:

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Director for Non-Proliferation, Exports & Multilateral Relations d M d O 9 $ ' Office of Internationcl Programs U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20855 Re: Application for a Specific License to import / Export Radioactive Waste

Dear Mr. Hauber:

Diversified Scientific Services, Inc. (DSSI) requests, under 10 CFR 110.20 (a)(2), the issuance of a specific import license to receive radioactively contaminated waste from Ontario, Canada for processing. Additionally, DSSI requests the issuance of a specific export license to return to the generator the , radioactive solids associated with processing the imported material.

  • DSSI operates an Industrial Boiler Facility for the treatment of liquid waste. DSSI is permitted to receive this material and to perform this treatment under RCRA Part B Permit Number TNHW-024 issued by the Tennessee Division of Solid Waste Management and Radioactive Materials License Number R-73014 K98 issued by the Tennessee Division of Radiological Health.

This process completely destroys the original waste. The DSSI air pollution control system captures particulate matter and neutralizes the acid forming gasses generated during combustion of the waste. The salts from neutralization and boiler ash associated with this waste will then be returned to the generator. C Prior to making the first shipment of radioactive material to DSSI for processing, Ontario Hydro will provide written assurance from the appropriate Canadian authorities confirming Ontario Hydro's authorization to accept return receipt of their material, processed or unprocessed. Oti21 l'J G W # d10 G3!d303E 

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l AD0234 97, Page 2 1 Mr. Ronald D. Hauber July 23,1997 As required by 10 CFR 110.31, the following attachments are enclosed in support of this license application: Attachment A Information required by 10 CFR 110.32 for an import license Attachment B information required by 10 CFR 110.32 on an NRC Form 7 for an export license Attachment C Initial $5,000.00 application fee ir, accordance with 10 CFR 170.31 Additionally, a letter from Ontario Hydro concerning their ability to receive solids from DSSI generated from processing their liquid is also attached as follows: Attachment D Ontario Hydro letter from H. Morrison dated June 27,1997 Thank you for your consideration in this matter, if you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (423)376-8712. Sincerely, im Selph . DSSI Radiation Safety Officer Attachments CC: Dr. J.P. Kraznia, Ontario Hydro Technologies Mr. Roger Perry, TN DEC, Division of Radio'ogical Health 

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The following information is provided, as required by 10 CFR 110.32, to support , l the application for a specific license to import radioactive waste. Name and Address of Applicant Diversified Scientific Services, Inc. (DSSI) 657 Gallaher Road Kingston, Tennessee 37763 l l TN Radioactive Material License No. R-73014 K98 

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Name and Address of Supolier Ontario Hydro Technologies

. Pickering Nuclear Division P.O. Box 160 Pickering, Ontario L1V 2R5 Country of Oriain Canada Name and Address ofIntermediate Conslanees There are no intermediate consignees. The waste will be shipped directly to DSSI for procest'ng and the resultant solids will be shipped directly back. Dates of Proposed First and Last Shloment First Shipment - August,1997 Last Shipment - Continuous business from date of authorization AD0234-97, Attachment A Page 1 of 2 

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c . 1 Material Description 3 i The radioactive wastes to be imported from Ontario Hydro Technologies are typically liquid, used oil and/or other combustible materials containing primarily_ 

;                   H 3 and C-14, mixed fission product radionuclides, and other contaminants. The -

waste is generated during the normal course of business by the nuclear power utility. Only waste authorized by our RCRA Permit, our Radioactive Materials License, and the Used Oil Regulations (40 CFR 279) will be imported. 4 The anticipated maximum quantity of waste is SX10' kilograms per year. The anticipated maximum quantity of radioactivity is approximately 1000 Ci of H 3 and C-14 and 10 Cl of mixed fission product radionuclides per year. The wastes - to be shipped to DSSI under this license will be destroyed and not disposed . Therefore the classification described in 10 CFR 61.55 is not applicable. In accordance with 49 CFR 171.1. .' the material shall be transported in accordance with Canadian and U.ti, transportation regulations. The material will most likely be transported by exclusive use tractor trailer or tank truck to DSSI as Radioactive LSA or an exempt quantity. ' The material was generated during the last 20 years from routine maintenance of machines and machine shop work. The generator has a regulatorily driven ' yson to dispose of this waste prior to August 31,1997 and there_ is no permitted outlet for it in Canada. After the waste has been processed, the resultant solids will be returned to the generator in Canada for storage. 4 2 AD0234 97 Attachment A Page 2 of 2

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sNAME 4 SUPPLIER 0 NAME AND ADDRESS Diversified Scientific Services, Inc. (Compiete ir opplea'it is not ser of the meterte!) b STREET ADDRE&s (Faciley $ae) eNAME 657 Gallaher Road Same as Number 3 cCnY d STATE e ZIP CODE b &TREET ADDRESS Kingston Tennessee 37763 

           ~f TELEPHONE NUMBER (Area Coos. Number. Extensen)                                 c. CITY             c. STATE                    e ZIP CODE 423 376 0084 6 F#R$7 sMiPMENT           $ FINAL SHIPMENT          7. APPLCANT1 CONTRACTUAL               4 PRO 8'OSEDLCEN: 4          0 U s DEPARTMENT CW ENERGY sCHEDMED                SCHEDULED                   DMfVERY DATE                          EXPlaLLTCN oATE           CONTRACT No Of tuovm 8/07                 On-Going            before August 31,1997                   Maumum iengtn anomd                          N/A to ULTIMATE FOREIGN CONslGNEE                       908                        11 ULTp4 ATE END USE                         l Ost C00e a NAME                                                                         Onclues Pla"I s' today r ***)

Ontario Hydro Technologies Retum solid material from processing liquids from b ETREET ADDRESS (Facilir/5.ie -t- Ontario Hydro to F "cnr Nwis Station for storage. Piche; Nuch S=en S) v- w e e Sh.h a n b"C1 T c CITY-M VM grvs y a COUNTRY N - ,; Ontano Canada 118 DATE R30V' RED August 31,1997 12 iNTERi4EDaTE FOREcN CONscNEE pus - 13 NTERMEDATE END Ust l Usa coos - a NAME N/A N/A b STREET ADDRESS (Facianv Sae) c CITY d COUNTRY 13e DATE REOUIRED ie INTERMEDaTE FORECN CONsCNEE Ria > IS INTERMEDATE END U$E l USE CCOE e NAME N/A N/A b STREET ADDR'E$$ (Facility Sne) c CITY dCouNTRY 1se SATE REoviRED 16 COM 17 DESCRIPTION 18 MAX ELEMENT 18 hMK. 20 IAAX iSCTOPE 21. CODE (include chemical and physcal form of nuclear matenal; gW WECHT WT. % WECHT UNIT conar value of nuclear equipment and components) DSSI's combustion process completely destroys  :: . the original waste liquids. The DSSI air pollution N/A N/A N/A ~a; m g/A control system Capures particulate matter and neutralizes the acid forming gasses generated g 9 3 , 1 during Combustion of the waste. The salts from j 2 l neutralization and boiler ash associated with this 7  ! waste will be the material retumed to the 3 3  ! generator. The radionuclides retumed will be primarily mixed fission products with an annual o ' 1' activity of less ten (10) curies. The waste does y c> 

                       ,     not contain Source Material or Special Nuclear Material.

1 22 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. 23 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.$NM ' 24 COUNTRtES WHICM ATTACM SOURCE MATERIAL WHERE ENRICHED OR PRODUCED sAFEcuARDs (r known) N/A N/A l N/A 25 ADDITONAL MORMATON ON CONDIGNE E S, END UsEs, AND PRODUCT DESCR6PTIONN (Use separete sheet W rwcessary) See DSSI Letter AD0234 97 dated July 23,1997 to the U.S. NRC regarding an application for a specific license to import / export radioactive waste. 26 The opphcant certiries that ins appbcatn>n es prepared in conformtry with Tsue to, Coce of Federal Regulatio# . and that allinformaton n correct to tne t=st of hister knowiedoe // ,

27. A'lTHORIZED OFFICIAL a $JNATURE b TITLE DSSI Radiation Safety Officer
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CK Som ilWC, Thwton. Cmtarlo nog 2To TeWew (s19) 3612673 MEMORANDUM [W " J. KRASZNAl 97 06 27 Principle Research Engineer / Scientist < Technology Services Division KKR 230 FILE: WO-03463 (TS) Ash from the Dettruction of RadioactiveMguld at DSSI We were asked if we would accept ash from the destruction of radioactively contaminated liquid if that material was destroyed at a U.S, facility such as that operated by DSSI. Our facility is licensed to accept radioactive materials ' produced at nuclear generating statioris or other facilities currently or previously operated by Ontario Hydro', it is therefore essential that you are able to demonstrate that the ash we receive is the ash which arose from the radioactive materials generated at Ontario Hydro facilities. If this can be demonstrated, and if the ash meets our Waste Acceptance Criteria (attached), then we can accept if for storage at Radioactive Waste Operations Site #2. If the ash is sent to us we would prefer to receive it in a B25 box, although new carbon steel drums are an acceptable attemative if quantitles do not warrant the use of B25's. H. Morrison Manager Waste Management Services Dept. KMombourquette/pb Nuclear Waste & Environment Services Div. Att. cc: K. Mombourquette 4 n:\wm:mgr\ memo \ destruct. doc l .}}

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