ML052070402
| ML052070402 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Robinson, 07001252  |
| Issue date: | 08/03/2005 |
| From: | Ordaz V L NRC/NSIR/DNS/NSPPD |
| To: | Burton C Progress Energy Co |
| Riner K NSIR/DNS 301-415-6623 | |
| References | |
| 07001252A00R, TAC D91617 | |
| Download: ML052070402 (3) | |
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OFFICIAL USE ONLY - 10 CFR 2.790(d)OFFICIAL USE ONLY - 10 CFR 2.790(d)August 3, 2005Mr. Chris BurtonProgress Energy P.O. Box 1551 411 Fayetteville Street MallRaleigh, NC 27602
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF RAIL ROUTE TO TRANSPORT SPENT NUCLEAR FUELFROM HARTSVILLE, SC, TO NEW HILL, NC (NRC ROUTE NO.
135)
Dear Mr. Burton:
On behalf of the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), I am responding to yoursubmittal of February 1, 2005, which requested the NRC approve a rail route for transportingspent nuclear fuel (SNF) from the H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Hartsville, SouthCarolina, to the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, New Hill, North Carolina (NRC RouteNo. 135). The NRC has reviewed Progress Energy's submittal and concluded that the informationsatisfies the requirements of 10 CFR 73.37. Specific details of Route No. 135 are enclosed
[Enclosure 1]. Specific details of Route No. 135 are also enclosed [Enclosure 2]. Enclosure 2 will not be released to the public. Approval of Route No. 135 will expire five years from the dateof this letter. The NRC issued Additional Security Measures (ASMs) for the transportation of SNF onOctober 3, 2002, for NRC licensees who ship greater than 100 grams of SNF. Licensees arerequired to comply with the requirements of 10 CFR 73.37 and these CMs when shipping SNF.
Licensees are also required to comply with U.S. Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security regulations on the shipment of hazardous materials.In addition, the NRC also issued Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2002-12I, Rev. 1, onOctober 3, 2002, "Transportation of Spent Nuclear Fuel Greater than 100 Grams - NRC ThreatAdvisory and Protective Measures System." The RIS advised licensees shipping SNF to consider various recommendations to be taken in conjunction with changes to the national or transportation-sector threat levels.When separated from Enclosure 2this document is DECONTROLLED C. Burton- 2 -If you are requested by State officials to deviate from a portion of the approved route (due torail construction activities or other exigent conditions), please provide details of the deviation to Mrs. Kelly Riner of my staff as soon as possible. If you have questions on this route approval or require additional information please contact Mrs. Riner at (301) 415-6623 or via e-mail at PKR@nrc.gov
.Sincerely,/RA/Vonna L. Ordaz, Project DirectorNuclear Security Policy Project Directorate Division of Nuclear Security Office of Nuclear Security and Incident ResponseDocket No. 50-261
Enclosures:
- 1. Route No. 135 - Rail Transportation Route
- 2. Route No. 135 - Spent Nuclear Fuel Rail Route C. Burton- 2 -If you are requested by State officials to deviate from a portion of the approved route (due torail construction activities or other exigent conditions), please provide details of the deviation to Mrs. Kelly Riner of my staff as soon as possible. If you have questions on this route approval or require additional information please contact Mrs. Riner at (301) 415-6623 or via e-mail at PKR@nrc.gov
.Sincerely,/RA/Vonna L. Ordaz, Project DirectorNuclear Security Policy Project Directorate Division of Nuclear Security Office of Nuclear Security and Incident ResponseDocket No. 50-261
Enclosures:
- 1. Route No. 135 - Rail Transportation Route
- 2. Route No. 135 - Spent Nuclear Fuel Rail RouteDISTRIBUTION: (07001252A00R) (TAC # D91617)w/enclosures 1 and 2:
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