HI-STORE: A Consolidated Interim Storage Facility for Used Nuclear Fuel & HLW

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1 INMM Spent Fuel Seminar 2018, January 23-25, 2018 HI-STORE: A Consolidated Interim Storage Facility for Used Nuclear Fuel & HLW By: Dr. Stefan Anton, Vice President of Engineering, Holtec International

2 Topics Holtec International Overview Holtec s View of CISF Holtec International / Eddy Lea Energy Alliance Team HI-STORE / HI-STORM UMAX Technologies Licensing Approach Path Forward Page 2

3 Holtec International: Corporate Profile Established in 1986 Order Book for Future Deliveries: 5.0 Billion USD + Impeccable on-time delivery record No history of long-term debt Self financed company growth Highest industrial credit rating [D&B-1R2] Business Mix: 85% Nuclear power & nuclear waste 10% Fossil power-combined cycle Holtec Technology Center located in Camden, New Jersey, U.S.A 5% Renewables - solar, wind, etc. Page 3 Holtec is a Vertically Integrated, Innovative Technology Leader with Unique Approaches to Design & Manufacturing

Holtec is a Vertically Integrated Turnkey Supplier of Goods

integration spans: Design Engineering and Licensing

Construction Operations This allows for: Coupling of

delivery, and costs Expedited Delivery Integrated solutions

4 Holtec is a Vertically Integrated Turnkey Supplier of Goods and Services to Clients on Six Continents Holtec s vertical integration spans: Design Engineering and Licensing Fabrication Critical Material Supply Site Installation Construction Operations This allows for: Coupling of design, fabrication, and construction Control over quality, delivery, and costs Expedited Delivery Integrated solutions for customers Turnkey projects Site Services Construction Page 4

Holtec Operation Centers Around the Globe Holtec International Corporate Headquarters, Jupiter, Florida Singh Center for Nanotechnology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Holtec Technology Campus, Camden,

5 Holtec Operation Centers Around the Globe Holtec International Corporate Headquarters, Jupiter, Florida Singh Center for Nanotechnology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Holtec Technology Campus, Camden, New Jersey Holtec Manufacturing Division, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Orrvilon Manufacturing Center, Orville, Ohio Holtec Asia Manufacturing Center, Dahej, India Holtec Asia, Pune, India Holtec Satellite Office, Sizewell, United Kingdom Air Cooled Systems Project Office, San Diego, California Holtec Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine Holtec Africa, Ruimsig Holtec Arabia, Dubai Page 5

HI-STORE: Holtec s View of a CISF Opportunity for DOE to follow through on government s promise to defuel nuclear plant sites Supplements long-term repository Allows removal of used fuel from nuclear

6 HI-STORE: Holtec s View of a CISF Opportunity for DOE to follow through on government s promise to defuel nuclear plant sites Supplements long-term repository Allows removal of used fuel from nuclear plant sites sooner than awaiting repository Cost efficient away-from-reactor storage Eliminate stakeholder & political challenges with fuel storage at reactor plant site by relocating fuel to area with strong local and state support Page 6

Ukraine s facility in Chernobyl Private Fuel Storage, CISF licensed for 4000 Holtec

7 Holtec s CIS Expertise: Only world supplier with extensive experience in developing CIS: 1. America s only licensed CIS (Skull Valley, Utah) 2. Ukraine s facility in Chernobyl Private Fuel Storage, CISF licensed for 4000 Holtec Storage Systems (licensed 2003) Ukraine s Central Storage Facility (in development) Page 7

Holtec & ELEA Team Public Private Partnership Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance, LLC Long-standing NM alliance Owners are: Counties of Eddy & Lea Cities of Carlsbad & Hobbs Formed in 2006 NM Local Economic

8 Holtec & ELEA Team Public Private Partnership Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance, LLC Long-standing NM alliance Owners are: Counties of Eddy & Lea Cities of Carlsbad & Hobbs Formed in 2006 NM Local Economic Development Act Holtec International U.S. company with U.S. manufacturing Vertically Integrated Turnkey Projects Holtec Advanced Manufacturing Division, Camden, NJ Advanced dry storage technology Experience in licensing fuel storage facilities Page 8

9 HI-STORE Utilizes HI-STORM UMAX Technology HI-STORM UMAX at Callaway, MO Page 9 9

10 HI-STORM UMAX: Technology Below Grade, Vertical, Air Cooled Store canisters up to: 75 ¾ in dia / 213 in tall Any US-origin commercial nuclear fuel: Packaged in dry storage canisters Stored in fuel pools No repackaging required Page 10

public land Maximizes Safety Minimize dose to environment & crew Virtually immune to environmental disasters - hurricanes, floods, tornados,

11 HI-STORM UMAX: Site Characteristics Operational Advantages Universal System Canister placed into storage or removed in less than one shift Maximizes Security Facility visually inconspicuous Profile < 2 ft tall No area of obstructed view Less visible from air Reduced visibility from public land Maximizes Safety Minimize dose to environment & crew Virtually immune to environmental disasters - hurricanes, floods, tornados, earthquakes Designed to withstand crashing aircraft or on-site fire without any radiological consequences HI-STORM UMAX at Callaway, MO Page 11

HI-STORE Site 1,000 acres: geologically stable, dry, elevated land Developed infrastructure: electric, water, roads & rail Remote location: 35 miles from nearest town

12 HI-STORE Site 1,000 acres: geologically stable, dry, elevated land Developed infrastructure: electric, water, roads & rail Remote location: 35 miles from nearest town Midway between Carlsbad & Hobbs, NM Populace: robust scientific & nuclear workforce Strong support: Local communities State & Local government Page 12 12

Batch Plant Administrative Building Rail

13 Site Layout Heavy Haul Path ISFSI Security Fence Relocated Public Road Total Storage Capacity 10,000 canisters (120,000 MTU) Initial Storage Capacity 500 canisters Facility utilizes 500 of the 1000 acres available Operations could commence 2022 Rail Line Security Fence Cask Transfer Building Heavy Haul Path Batch Plant Administrative Building Rail Line Storage Building Security Building Parking Page 13

14 Timeline Expected Timeline Pending agreements with DOE and Nuclear Utilities: Application submitted to USNRC: March 2017 License issued by the USNRC: 2019 Construction Start: 2019 Construction Complete: 2022 Accept First Shipment: Page 14

15 Approach to Licensing 1. Make HI-STORM UMAX Universal Storage Solution April 2015, Initial Approval of HI- STORM UMAX system August 2016 Submitted HI-STORM UMAX License Amendment: Added NUHOMS 24PT1 canister for vertical storage RSIs received & responded to Once Licensing Strategy Affirmed Update HI-STORM UMAX certificate Add all canisters licensed to store SNF Priority - shutdown / decommissioned plants 2. Apply HI-STORM UMAX to Interim Storage in NM March 2017: Submitted Site Specific License Application Initial application canisters Reference the HI-STORM UMAX Certificate & FSAR All RSI Responses submitted, awaiting acceptance letter Future Amendments Will reference the amended HI- STORM UMAX CoC & FSAR Amendments for additional canisters up to 10,000 Page 15

MPC-89 (BWR) Additional canister types (Holtec & others) will be

16 Transportation HI-STAR 190 Universal Transport Cask July 2015: Submitted Application September 2017: Licensed MPC-37 (PWR) & MPC-89 (BWR) Additional canister types (Holtec & others) will be submitted for certification to meet industry needs Page 16

17 Path Forward Continue Licensing Effort Holtec Funding Internally Goal - License approval 2019 Secure Funds for Construction & Operation Page 17

18 Questions? Callaway, MO Page 18 San Onofre, CA

TABLE OF CONTENTS. IV. Reliance on Unproven Activities/Technologies: Chillers 21

TABLE OF CONTENTS. IV. Reliance on Unproven Activities/Technologies: Chillers 21 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction 2 II. Dry Storage System Lifespan 3 III. Concrete Degradation 18 IV. Reliance on Unproven Activities/Technologies: Chillers 21 V. Spent Fuel Pool Retirement Risks 24 VI.