Request for a License To Export High-Enriched Uranium, 54133-54134 [2016-19360]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 157 / Monday, August 15, 2016 / Notices facility component located within the restricted area, as defined in 10 CFR part 20, and issuance of this exemption involves: (i) No significant hazards consideration, (ii) no significant change in the types or a significant increase in the amounts of any effluents that may be released offsite, and (iii) no significant increase in individual or cumulative occupational radiation exposure. Therefore, in accordance with 10 CFR 51.22(b), no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment need be prepared in connection with the NRC’s consideration of this exemption request. The basis for the NRC staff’s determination is discussed as follows, with an evaluation against each of the requirements in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9)(i)– (iii). Requirements in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9)(i) sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES The NRC staff evaluated whether the exemption involves no significant hazards consideration using the standards described in 10 CFR 50.92(c), as presented below: 1. Does the proposed exemption involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated? Response: No. The proposed change would allow the use of Optimized ZIRLOTM clad nuclear fuel in the reactors. The NRC approved Topical Report WCAP–12610–P–A & CENPD–404–P– A, Addendum 1–A, ‘‘Optimized ZIRLOTM,’’ prepared by Westinghouse, addresses Optimized ZIRLOTM and demonstrates that Optimized ZIRLOTM has essentially the same properties as currently licensed ZIRLO®. The fuel cladding itself is not an accident initiator and does not affect accident probability. Use of Optimized ZIRLOTM fuel cladding has been shown to meet all 10 CFR 50.46 acceptance criteria and, therefore, will not increase the consequences of an accident. Therefore, the proposed change does not involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated. 2. Does the proposed exemption create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated? Response: No. Use of Optimized ZIRLOTM clad fuel will not result in changes in the operation or configuration of the facility. Topical Report WCAP–12610–P–A & CENPD–404–P–A demonstrate that the material properties of Optimized ZIRLOTM are similar to those of ZIRLO®. Therefore, Optimized ZIRLOTM fuel rod cladding will perform similarly to those fabricated from ZIRLO®, and, therefore, precludes the possibility of the fuel becoming an accident initiator and causing a new or different type of accident. Therefore, the proposed change does not create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:23 Aug 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 3. Does the proposed exemption involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety? Response: No. The proposed change will not involve a significant reduction in the margin of safety because it has been demonstrated that the material properties of Optimized ZIRLOTM are not significantly different from those of ZIRLO®. Optimized ZIRLOTM is expected to perform similarly to ZIRLO® for all normal operating and accident scenarios, including both LOCA and non-LOCA scenarios. For LOCA scenarios, plant-specific evaluations have been performed, which allow the use of fuel assemblies with fuel rods containing Optimized ZIRLOTM. These LOCA evaluations address the NRC safety evaluation report conditions and limitations for Optimized ZIRLOTM fuel rod cladding and provide continued compliance with the acceptance criteria of 10 CFR 50.46. Therefore, the proposed change does not involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety. Based on the above, the NRC staff concludes that the proposed exemption involves no significant hazards consideration. Accordingly, the requirements of 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9)(i) are met. Requirements in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9)(ii) The proposed exemption would allow the use of Optimized ZIRLOTM fuel rod cladding material in the reactors. Optimized ZIRLOTM has essentially the same material properties and performance characteristics as the currently licensed ZIRLO® cladding. Therefore, the use of Optimized ZIRLOTM fuel rod cladding material will not significantly change the types of effluents that may be released offsite or significantly increase the amount of effluents that may be released offsite. Therefore, the requirements of 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9)(ii) are met. Requirements in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9)(iii) The proposed exemption would allow the use of Optimized ZIRLOTM fuel rod cladding material in the reactors. Optimized ZIRLOTM has essentially the same material properties and performance characteristics as the currently licensed ZIRLO® cladding. Therefore, the use of Optimized ZIRLOTM fuel rod cladding material will not significantly increase individual occupational radiation exposure or significantly increase cumulative occupational radiation exposure. Therefore, the requirements of 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9)(iii) are met. Conclusion Based on the above, the NRC staff concludes that the proposed exemption meets the eligibility criteria for the categorical exclusion set forth in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9). Therefore, in accordance PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54133 with 10 CFR 51.22(b), no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment need be prepared in connection with the NRC’s proposed issuance of this exemption. IV. Conclusions Accordingly, the Commission has determined that, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.12(a), the exemption is authorized by law, will not present an undue risk to the public health and safety, is consistent with the common defense and security, and that special circumstances are present to warrant issuance of the exemption. Therefore, the Commission hereby grants SNC an exemption from the requirements of 10 CFR 50.46 and 10 CFR part 50, appendix K, paragraph I.A.5, to allow the application of these criteria to, and the use of, Optimized ZIRLOTM fuel rod cladding material at FNP and VEGP. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 4th day of August 2016. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Anne T. Boland, Director, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. 2016–19363 Filed 8–12–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Request for a License To Export HighEnriched Uranium Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 110.70 (b) ‘‘Public Notice of Receipt of an Application,’’ please take notice that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received the following request for an export license. Copies of the request are available electronically through the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System and can be accessed through the Public Electronic Reading Room link https:// www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.html at the NRC Homepage. A request for a hearing or petition for leave to intervene may be filed within thirty days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register (FR). Any request for hearing or petition for leave to intervene shall be served by the requestor or petitioner upon the applicant, the office of the General Counsel, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555; the Secretary, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555; and the Executive Secretary, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520. E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1 54134 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 157 / Monday, August 15, 2016 / Notices A request for a hearing or petition for leave to intervene may be filed with the NRC electronically in accordance with NRC’s E-Filing rule promulgated in August 2007, 72 FR 49139; August 28, 2007. Information about filing electronically is available on the NRC’s public Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/ site-help/e-submittals.html. To ensure timely electronic filing, at least 5 days prior to the filing deadline, the petitioner/requestor should contact the Office of the Secretary by email at HEARINGDOCKET@NRC.GOV, or by calling 301–415–1677, to request a digital ID certificate and allow for the creation of an electronic docket. In addition to a request for hearing or petition for leave to intervene, written comments, in accordance with 10 CFR 110.81, should be submitted within thirty days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register to Office of the Secretary, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555, Attention: Rulemaking and Adjudications. The information concerning this application for an export license follows. NRC EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION [Description of Material] Name of applicant Date of application Date received Application No. Docket No. U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. July 14, 2016 ..................... July 21, 2016 ..................... XSNM3776 ........................ 11006241 ........................... Material type High-Enriched Uranium (93.35 WGT %) in the form of broken metal. Dated this 8th day of August 2016 at Rockville, Maryland. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. [FR Doc. 2016–19360 Filed 8–12–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–78517; File No. SR– BatsBZX–2016–44] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Bats BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change Related to Fees for Use of the Exchange’s Options Platform sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES August 9, 2016. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on July 29, 2016, Bats BZX Exchange, Inc. (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘BZX’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated the proposed rule change as one establishing or changing a member due, fee, or other charge imposed by the 2 17 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:23 Aug 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 6.7 kilograms (kg) uranium-235 contained in 7.2 kg uranium. End use For target fabrication at AREVA NP Romans in France, to be used for medical isotope production at the Institute for Radioelements in Belgium. Exchange under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(2) thereunder,4 which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. Mugeh Afshar-Tous, Acting Director, Office of International Programs. 1 15 Total quantity I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange filed a proposal to amend the fee schedule applicable to Members 5 and non-Members of the Exchange pursuant to BZX Rules 15.1(a) and (c). The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange’s Web site at www.batstrading.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). 5 The term ‘‘Member’’ is defined as ‘‘any registered broker or dealer that has been admitted to membership in the Exchange.’’ See Exchange Rule 1.5(n). Destination Belgium. places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements. (A) Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange proposes to modify its fee schedule applicable to the Exchange’s options platform (‘‘BZX Options’’) to: (i) Increase the fee for orders that yield fee code NP, which is appended Non-Customer 6 orders in Non-Penny Pilot Securities; 7 (ii) add three new tiers under new footnote 13 entitled, ‘‘Non-Customer Non-Penny Pilot Take Volume Tier’’; (iii) eliminate Tier 4 from footnote 5, Quoting Incentive Program (‘‘QIP’’) Tier; and (iv) modify the billing policy for the logical port fees. Fee Code NP Fee code NP is appended to NonCustomer orders that remove liquidity in Non-Penny Pilot Securities on the Exchange. Orders that yield fee code NP currently incur a fee of $0.99 per contract. The Exchange is proposing to increase this fee to $1.07 per contract, which as explained below, is commensurate with industry standards. 4 17 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6 As defined in the Exchange’s fee schedule available at https://www.batsoptions.com/support/ fee_schedule/bzx/. 7 Id. E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 157 (Monday, August 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54133-54134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19360]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Request for a License To Export High-Enriched Uranium

    Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 
110.70 (b) ``Public Notice of Receipt of an Application,'' please take 
notice that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received 
the following request for an export license. Copies of the request are 
available electronically through the Agencywide Documents Access and 
Management System and can be accessed through the Public Electronic 
Reading Room link https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.html at the NRC 
Homepage.
    A request for a hearing or petition for leave to intervene may be 
filed within thirty days after publication of this notice in the 
Federal Register (FR). Any request for hearing or petition for leave to 
intervene shall be served by the requestor or petitioner upon the 
applicant, the office of the General Counsel, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission, Washington, DC 20555; the Secretary, U.S. Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555; and the Executive 
Secretary, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520.

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    A request for a hearing or petition for leave to intervene may be 
filed with the NRC electronically in accordance with NRC's E-Filing 
rule promulgated in August 2007, 72 FR 49139; August 28, 2007. 
Information about filing electronically is available on the NRC's 
public Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/site-help/e-submittals.html. To 
ensure timely electronic filing, at least 5 days prior to the filing 
deadline, the petitioner/requestor should contact the Office of the 
Secretary by email at HEARINGDOCKET@NRC.GOV, or by calling 301-415-
1677, to request a digital ID certificate and allow for the creation of 
an electronic docket.
    In addition to a request for hearing or petition for leave to 
intervene, written comments, in accordance with 10 CFR 110.81, should 
be submitted within thirty days after publication of this notice in the 
Federal Register to Office of the Secretary, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission, Washington, DC 20555, Attention: Rulemaking and 
Adjudications.
    The information concerning this application for an export license 
follows.

                                         NRC Export License Application
                                            [Description of Material]
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    Name of applicant Date of
    application Date received        Material type      Total quantity          End use           Destination
   Application No. Docket No.
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U.S. Department of Energy,        High-Enriched       6.7 kilograms (kg)  For target          Belgium.
 National Nuclear Security         Uranium (93.35      uranium-235         fabrication at
 Administration.                   WGT %) in the       contained in 7.2    AREVA NP Romans
July 14, 2016...................   form of broken      kg uranium.         in France, to be
July 21, 2016...................   metal.                                  used for medical
XSNM3776........................                                           isotope
11006241........................                                           production at the
                                                                           Institute for
                                                                           Radioelements in
                                                                           Belgium.
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     Dated this 8th day of August 2016 at Rockville, Maryland.

    For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Mugeh Afshar-Tous,
Acting Director, Office of International Programs.
[FR Doc. 2016-19360 Filed 8-12-16; 8:45 am]
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