CX-270356: INTEC - CPP-603 Large Cask Adaptability

DOE is responsible for the safe storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) in its possession as well as obtaining data to verify the condition of SNF currently being stored in large storage casks at the INL Site. To meet this responsibility, DOE needs to open and examine the low-burnup SNF currently in long-term dry storage to verify the condition of the fuel and look for degradation. DOE examined this fuel at the TAN Hot Cell in the 1980’s and early 1990’s. To obtain the necessary confirmatory data, DOE needs to examine the fuel in those casks again. However, the TAN Hot Cell has been demolished and a facility is needed with the capabilities to accommodate large storage casks. DOE is proposing to modify the CPP-603 Irradiated Fuel Storage Facility (IFSF) located at the Idaho Nuclear Technology and Engineering Center (INTEC) to accommodate these large casks, fabricate and/or procure specialized tools to handle and open/close the casks, and develop techniques to safely and efficiently perform the work on the casks.