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University of Michigan’s Ford Nuclear
Reactor Facility
Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
ACTION: License termination; issuance.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) is noticing the
termination of Facility Operating
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License No. R–28 for the Ford Nuclear
Reactor (FNR). The NRC has terminated
the license of the decommissioned FNR
at the University of Michigan (UM or
the licensee) in Ann Arbor, Michigan,
and has released the site for unrestricted
use.
DATES: Notice of termination of Facility
Operating License No. R–28 given on
April 14, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID
NRC–2015–0090 when contacting the
NRC about the availability of
information regarding this document.
You may obtain publicly-available
information related to this document
using any of the following methods:
• Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov and search
for Docket ID NRC–2015–0090. Address
questions about NRC dockets to Carol
Gallagher; telephone: 301–415–3463;
email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For
technical questions, contact the
individual listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
document.
• NRC’s Agencywide Documents
Access and Management System
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ADAMS Public Documents collection at
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please contact the NRC’s Public
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Theodore Smith, Office of Nuclear
Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Washington, DC 20555–0001; telephone:
301–415–6721; email: Theodore.Smith@
nrc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FNR
was operated by the Michigan Memorial
Phoenix Project (MMPP) at the UM as a
memorial to students and alumni of the
UM who served in World War II,
including the 588 who died in the war.
The MMPP’s purpose has been to
encourage and support research on the
peaceful uses of nuclear energy and its
social implications. The FNR was used
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by students, faculty and staff of the UM
and other institutions and entities for
research, experiments, and education
classes. The FNR operations provided
major assistance to a wide variety of
research and educational programs,
including neutron irradiation services,
neutron beam port experimental
facilities, classes in reactor operations,
reactor related laboratory work, neutron
activation analysis, isotope preparation,
radiochemical preparation, gamma
irradiation services, neutron
radiography, testing services, and
training programs. The licensee ceased
operation of the facility in July 2003,
and the fuel was subsequently removed
in December 2003. The FNR underwent
decommissioning activities from 2006
until 2012, followed by Final Status
Surveys (FSS) in the winter of 2012 to
assess the final radiological status of the
facility.
The licensee submitted a proposed
Decommissioning Plan (DP) on June 23,
2004 (ADAMS Package No.
ML041810586) which was revised on
January 10, 2006 (ADAMS Package No.
ML060180411). The NRC approved the
revised UM DP by Amendment No. 50
to License R–28, dated June 26, 2006
(ADAMS Accession No. ML061220260).
As required by the FNR DP, the UM
submitted a Final Status Survey Plan
(FSSP), in letters dated April 8, 2011,
July 12, 2011, January 20, 2012, June 1,
2012, July 13, 2012, and September 17,
2012 (ADAMS Accession Nos.
ML11119A004, ML11199A009,
ML12025A125, ML12157A266,
ML12199A018, and ML12264A562,
respectively). Additional site
characterization information for the
FNR was provided on February 14,
2012, and September 18, 2012 (ADAMS
Package No. ML120950629 and ADAMS
Accession No. ML12264A064).
By letter dated October 25, 2012
(ADAMS Accession No. ML12293A302),
the NRC reviewed the FSSP and
determined that after a change to one
paragraph, it was acceptable and
consistent with the guidance in
NUREG–1757, ‘‘Consolidated
Decommissioning Guidance’’ (ADAMS
Accession No. ML063000243), and
NUREG–1575, ‘‘Multi-Agency Radiation
Survey and Site Investigation Manual’’
(MARSSIM) (ADAMS Accession No.
ML082470583). The UM provided the
modified FSSP with the revised
paragraph on November 2, 2012
(ADAMS Accession No. ML12312A130).
The modification required an additional
final status survey for three special areas
of the FNR.
The UM provided a final status survey
report (FSSR) which included
information on the three special FSS
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areas in a letter dated July 11, 2013
(ADAMS Package ML13205A152),
followed by a corrected background
count rate for the FSSR on August 19,
2013 (ADAMS Accession No.
ML13235A009).
In a letter dated February 26, 2014
(ADAMS Accession No. ML14063A207),
the UM confirmed that FNR systems
and components had been transferred to
the UM Broad Scope license No. 21–
00215–04 by Amendment No. 102, in
accordance with the approved DP, and
requested termination of the FNR
license. The Amendment No. 102
transfer was approved by the NRC, with
a correction, on February 19, 2014
(ADAMS Accession No. ML14055A189).
On June 23, 2014, NRC inspectors
confirmed that site conditions were
acceptable for license termination
(ADAMS Accession No. ML14197A232).
Additionally, NRC staff has reviewed
the FNR FSSR. The FNR FSSR states
that the criteria for termination set forth
in FNR’s license (R–28), and as
established in its DP and FSSP have
been satisfied.
The FSSR indicates that all but one of
the individual radiological
measurement determinations made
throughout the facility for surface
contamination (both total and
removable) were found to be less than
the criteria established in the DP, which
is acceptable in accordance with the
MARSSIM statistical methodology.
Similarly, sample results from soil, and
sediments were found to be less than
the volumetric radionuclide
concentration criteria established in the
DP. Additionally, all the radioactive
wastes have been removed from the
facility. For these reasons, the NRC staff
has determined that the survey results
in the report comply with the criteria in
the NRC approved DP and the release
criteria in subpart E of part 20 of Title
10 of the Code of Federal Regulations
(10 CFR).
On August 9 through 11, 2011 the
NRC conducted an on-site inspection of
the decommissioning activities at the
FNR. The NRC inspector evaluated
decommissioning performance and
conducted independent radiation
surveys and soil sampling, with soil
sample evaluation of the NRC samples
by the Oak Ridge Associated
Universities (ORAU). The inspection
was an examination of UM’s licensed
activities as they relate to radiation
safety and to compliance with the
Commission’s regulations and the
license conditions, including the DP
and FSSP. The inspection consisted of
observations by the inspectors,
interviews with personnel, and a review
of procedures and records and
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acquisition of split samples. As a result
of this inspection, a Notice of Violation
was issued to the UM for failing to
independently monitor or audit either
decommissioning operations or the
quality assurance program annually as
required (ADAMS Accession No.
ML11299A076). This violation has been
resolved by the UM reinitiating audits
and quality assurance reviews as part of
semi-annual Decommissioning Review
Committee meetings, as documented in
an October 10, 2012 NRC inspection
report. (ADAMS Accession No.
ML12284A282). The final report from
ORAU of the results of the soil sample
analysis was provided to the NRC on
August 23, 2011 (ADAMS Accession
No. ML112420852). One of the soil
samples exceeded the FNR DP’s soil
derived concentration guideline level
for Cobalt-60, which was addressed by
the UM subsequently remediating all
the soil from the cavity area, and
resampling as part of the final status
survey.
At the request of NRC staff, on
January 16, 2015 (ADAMS Accession
No. ML15020A725), UM provided the
results of eight additional soil samples,
taken to a depth of thirteen feet, in the
area where stockpiled soils were reused
to refill the excavation in the former
storage ports area of the FNR. All
samples were below minimum
detectable activity and well below the
soil derived concentration guideline
levels, which demonstrates that the
reused stockpiled soils are acceptable
for unrestricted release. Additionally,
three split samples were sent to ORAU
for laboratory analysis (ADAMS
Accession No. ML15030A311). The
results contained in the analytical report
are consistent with UM’s report.
Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.82(b)(6), the
NRC staff has concluded that the UM
FNR in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been
decommissioned in accordance with the
approved DP and that the FSSR and
associated documentation demonstrates
that the facilities and site may be
released in accordance with the criteria
for license termination in 10 CFR part
20, subpart E. Further, on the basis of
the decommissioning activities carried
out by the UM, the NRC’s review of the
licensee’s FSSR, the results of the NRC
inspections conducted at the reactor
facility, and the results of confirmatory
lab analyses, the NRC has concluded
that the decommissioning process is
complete and the facilities and sites
may be released for unrestricted use.
Therefore, Facility Operating License
No. R–28 is terminated.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 2nd day
of April 2015.
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For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Andrew Persinko,
Deputy Director, Division of
Decommissioning, Uranium Recovery, and
Waste Programs, Office of Nuclear Material
Safety and Safeguards.
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ACTION: Exemption and combined
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AGENCY:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
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INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
document.
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University of Michigan's Ford Nuclear Reactor Facility
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ACTION: License termination; issuance.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is noticing the
termination of Facility Operating License No. R-28 for the Ford Nuclear
Reactor (FNR). The NRC has terminated the license of the decommissioned
FNR at the University of Michigan (UM or the licensee) in Ann Arbor,
Michigan, and has released the site for unrestricted use.
DATES: Notice of termination of Facility Operating License No. R-28
given on April 14, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID NRC-2015-0090 when contacting the
NRC about the availability of information regarding this document. You
may obtain publicly-available information related to this document
using any of the following methods:
Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC-2015-0090. Address
questions about NRC dockets to Carol Gallagher; telephone: 301-415-
3463; email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For technical questions, contact
the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this document.
NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System
(ADAMS): You may obtain publicly-available documents online in the
ADAMS Public Documents collection at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. To begin the search, select ``ADAMS Public Documents'' and
then select ``Begin Web-based ADAMS Search.'' For problems with ADAMS,
please contact the NRC's Public Document Room (PDR) reference staff at
1-800-397-4209, 301-415-4737, or by email to pdr.resource@nrc.gov. The
ADAMS accession number for each document referenced (if it is available
in ADAMS) is provided the first time that it is mentioned in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
NRC's PDR: You may examine and purchase copies of public
documents at the NRC's PDR, Room O1-F21, One White Flint North, 11555
Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theodore Smith, Office of Nuclear
Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Washington, DC 20555-0001; telephone: 301-415-6721; email:
Theodore.Smith@nrc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FNR was operated by the Michigan
Memorial Phoenix Project (MMPP) at the UM as a memorial to students and
alumni of the UM who served in World War II, including the 588 who died
in the war. The MMPP's purpose has been to encourage and support
research on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and its social
implications. The FNR was used by students, faculty and staff of the UM
and other institutions and entities for research, experiments, and
education classes. The FNR operations provided major assistance to a
wide variety of research and educational programs, including neutron
irradiation services, neutron beam port experimental facilities,
classes in reactor operations, reactor related laboratory work, neutron
activation analysis, isotope preparation, radiochemical preparation,
gamma irradiation services, neutron radiography, testing services, and
training programs. The licensee ceased operation of the facility in
July 2003, and the fuel was subsequently removed in December 2003. The
FNR underwent decommissioning activities from 2006 until 2012, followed
by Final Status Surveys (FSS) in the winter of 2012 to assess the final
radiological status of the facility.
The licensee submitted a proposed Decommissioning Plan (DP) on June
23, 2004 (ADAMS Package No. ML041810586) which was revised on January
10, 2006 (ADAMS Package No. ML060180411). The NRC approved the revised
UM DP by Amendment No. 50 to License R-28, dated June 26, 2006 (ADAMS
Accession No. ML061220260).
As required by the FNR DP, the UM submitted a Final Status Survey
Plan (FSSP), in letters dated April 8, 2011, July 12, 2011, January 20,
2012, June 1, 2012, July 13, 2012, and September 17, 2012 (ADAMS
Accession Nos. ML11119A004, ML11199A009, ML12025A125, ML12157A266,
ML12199A018, and ML12264A562, respectively). Additional site
characterization information for the FNR was provided on February 14,
2012, and September 18, 2012 (ADAMS Package No. ML120950629 and ADAMS
Accession No. ML12264A064).
By letter dated October 25, 2012 (ADAMS Accession No. ML12293A302),
the NRC reviewed the FSSP and determined that after a change to one
paragraph, it was acceptable and consistent with the guidance in NUREG-
1757, ``Consolidated Decommissioning Guidance'' (ADAMS Accession No.
ML063000243), and NUREG-1575, ``Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site
Investigation Manual'' (MARSSIM) (ADAMS Accession No. ML082470583). The
UM provided the modified FSSP with the revised paragraph on November 2,
2012 (ADAMS Accession No. ML12312A130). The modification required an
additional final status survey for three special areas of the FNR.
The UM provided a final status survey report (FSSR) which included
information on the three special FSS
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areas in a letter dated July 11, 2013 (ADAMS Package ML13205A152),
followed by a corrected background count rate for the FSSR on August
19, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13235A009).
In a letter dated February 26, 2014 (ADAMS Accession No.
ML14063A207), the UM confirmed that FNR systems and components had been
transferred to the UM Broad Scope license No. 21-00215-04 by Amendment
No. 102, in accordance with the approved DP, and requested termination
of the FNR license. The Amendment No. 102 transfer was approved by the
NRC, with a correction, on February 19, 2014 (ADAMS Accession No.
ML14055A189). On June 23, 2014, NRC inspectors confirmed that site
conditions were acceptable for license termination (ADAMS Accession No.
ML14197A232). Additionally, NRC staff has reviewed the FNR FSSR. The
FNR FSSR states that the criteria for termination set forth in FNR's
license (R-28), and as established in its DP and FSSP have been
satisfied.
The FSSR indicates that all but one of the individual radiological
measurement determinations made throughout the facility for surface
contamination (both total and removable) were found to be less than the
criteria established in the DP, which is acceptable in accordance with
the MARSSIM statistical methodology. Similarly, sample results from
soil, and sediments were found to be less than the volumetric
radionuclide concentration criteria established in the DP.
Additionally, all the radioactive wastes have been removed from the
facility. For these reasons, the NRC staff has determined that the
survey results in the report comply with the criteria in the NRC
approved DP and the release criteria in subpart E of part 20 of Title
10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR).
On August 9 through 11, 2011 the NRC conducted an on-site
inspection of the decommissioning activities at the FNR. The NRC
inspector evaluated decommissioning performance and conducted
independent radiation surveys and soil sampling, with soil sample
evaluation of the NRC samples by the Oak Ridge Associated Universities
(ORAU). The inspection was an examination of UM's licensed activities
as they relate to radiation safety and to compliance with the
Commission's regulations and the license conditions, including the DP
and FSSP. The inspection consisted of observations by the inspectors,
interviews with personnel, and a review of procedures and records and
acquisition of split samples. As a result of this inspection, a Notice
of Violation was issued to the UM for failing to independently monitor
or audit either decommissioning operations or the quality assurance
program annually as required (ADAMS Accession No. ML11299A076). This
violation has been resolved by the UM reinitiating audits and quality
assurance reviews as part of semi-annual Decommissioning Review
Committee meetings, as documented in an October 10, 2012 NRC inspection
report. (ADAMS Accession No. ML12284A282). The final report from ORAU
of the results of the soil sample analysis was provided to the NRC on
August 23, 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML112420852). One of the soil
samples exceeded the FNR DP's soil derived concentration guideline
level for Cobalt-60, which was addressed by the UM subsequently
remediating all the soil from the cavity area, and resampling as part
of the final status survey.
At the request of NRC staff, on January 16, 2015 (ADAMS Accession
No. ML15020A725), UM provided the results of eight additional soil
samples, taken to a depth of thirteen feet, in the area where
stockpiled soils were reused to refill the excavation in the former
storage ports area of the FNR. All samples were below minimum
detectable activity and well below the soil derived concentration
guideline levels, which demonstrates that the reused stockpiled soils
are acceptable for unrestricted release. Additionally, three split
samples were sent to ORAU for laboratory analysis (ADAMS Accession No.
ML15030A311). The results contained in the analytical report are
consistent with UM's report.
Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.82(b)(6), the NRC staff has concluded that
the UM FNR in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been decommissioned in
accordance with the approved DP and that the FSSR and associated
documentation demonstrates that the facilities and site may be released
in accordance with the criteria for license termination in 10 CFR part
20, subpart E. Further, on the basis of the decommissioning activities
carried out by the UM, the NRC's review of the licensee's FSSR, the
results of the NRC inspections conducted at the reactor facility, and
the results of confirmatory lab analyses, the NRC has concluded that
the decommissioning process is complete and the facilities and sites
may be released for unrestricted use.
Therefore, Facility Operating License No. R-28 is terminated.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 2nd day of April 2015.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Andrew Persinko,
Deputy Director, Division of Decommissioning, Uranium Recovery, and
Waste Programs, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards.
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