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CNWRA PROGRAM MANAGER'S PERIODIC REPORT

ON ACTIVITIES OF THE

CENTER FOR NUCLEAR WASTE REGULATORY ANALYSES

FOR THE FISCAL REPORTING PERIOD

September 30 - October 27, 1989

PMPR No. 90-01

November 10, 1989

8911170082 891115_ P1IR.. WASTE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. SUMMAE1.11.21.31.4

2. CNWRA2.12.22.32.4

Technical Status . . . .Major Problems . . . . .Forecast for Next PeriodSummary Financial Status

OPERATIONSTechnical Status . . . .Major Problems . . . . .Forecast for Next PeriodElement Financial Status.

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3. WASTE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION3.13.23.33.4

Technical Status . . . .Major Problems . . . . .Forecast for Next PeriodFinancial Status . . . .

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4. QUALITY ASSURANCE4.1 Technical Status . . . .4.2 Major Problems . . . . .4.3 Forecast for Next Period4.4 Financial Status . . . .

5. GEOLOGIC SETTING5.1 Technical Status . . . .5.2 Major Problems . . . . .5.3 Forecast for Next Period5.4 Financial Status . . . .

6. ENGINEERED BARRIER SYSTEM6.1 Technical Status . . . .6.2 Problems . . . . . . . .6.3 Forecast for Next Period6.4 Financial Status . . . .

7. SPECIAL PROJECTS7.1 Technical Status . .

7.2 Problems . . . . . . . .7.3 Forecast for Next Period7.4 Financial Status . . . .

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8. REPOSITORY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION,8.1 Technical Status . . . .8.2 Major Problems . . . . .8.3 Forecast for Next Period8.4 Financial Status . . .

AND OPERATIONS38383940

9. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT9.1 Technical Status . . . . .9.2 Major Problems . . . . . .9.3 Forecast for Next Period .9.4 Financial Status . . . . .

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10. TRANSPORTATION RISK STUDY

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Technical Status . . . . .Major Problems . . . . . .Forecast for Next Period .Subelement Financial Status

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11. RESEARCH

11.1 Technical Status . . . . .11.2 Major Problems . . . . . .11.3 Forecast for Next Period11.4 Element Financial Status

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CNWRA PROGRAM MANAGER'S PERIODIC REPORTON ACTIVITIES OF THE

CENTER FOR NUCLEAR WASTE REGULATORY ANALYSES

TITLE: Center for Nuclear Waste FIN: D1035-8Regulatory Analyses

NRC CNWRA PROGRAM MANAGER: Jesse L. Funches CONTRACTOR: SwRI(301) 492-3324

NRC CNWRA DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER: Shirley L. Fortuna(301) 492-0427

CENTER PRESIDENT: John E. Latz CONTRACT NO: NRC-02-88-005(512) 522-5154

ESTIMATED BUDGET: $42,550,000 SITE: 6220 Culebra RoadSan Antonio, Texas

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10/26/87 - 10/26/92PERIOD OF THIS REPORT: 09/30/89 - 10/27/89

1. SUMMARY

1.1 Technical Status

NMSS Element 1 - CNWRA ODerations

Comments were received on the Division of High Level WasteOperations- Plans and Overall Research Project Plan and a meetingwas held October 18-19, 1989, to discuss and negotiate therequested changes. Revisions to these Plans commenced this period(Section 2).

The current status of Center staffing is indicated in the attachedtables. Three important additions were made to the staff thisperiod: two individuals in the corrosion/electrochemistry area anda QA professional.

Quality Assurance surveillance of implementation of the key PAdevelopment guidance documents TOP-001-02 and TOP-001-03 continuedthis Period with 100% review of all inputs to the PA relationaldatabase.

NMSS Element 2 - Waste Systems Engineering and Integration

Major effort continued toward completion of the RegulatoryRequirements dealing with "Adverse Condition--Erosion" and"Substantially Complete Containment". Identification of Regulatoryand Institutional Uncertainties in the remainder of 10 CFR Part 60was accelerated.

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The 1989 version of 10 CFR Part 60 was loaded into the PASSdatabase. Preparation of the requirements document for Version 2.0of PASS began.

Support activities related to the Technical Positions on ThermalLoad and Retrievability, as well as the Regulatory Requirementconcerning "Adverse Condition--Geochemical Processes", continued.

NMSS Element 3 - External Quality Assurance

Staff completed preparations for the Observation Audit of the LosAlamos National Laboratory (Section 4).

NMSS Element 4 - Geologic Setting

Geological Setting Element (Section 5) activities included work onthe Natural Resources technical position. Two preliminary draftletter reports on (a) oil and gas evaluation methods and (b)definitions/-terminology relevant to natural resource assessmentwere prepared.

Preparations, including consultant agreements, were completed forthe October 31-November 2, 1989, DOE-NRC Technical Exchange Meetingon Tectonic Models.

NMSS Element 5 - Engineered Barrier Systems

The EBS Element continued activities related to the potentialrulemaking on "Substantially Complete Containment" (Section 6).More than 30 papers and reports were reviewed to develop technicalinformation for the 'Elements of Proof" report. A. Journel(Stanford), L. Abramson (NRC), and J. Wu met at the Center todiscuss uncertainty evaluation methodologies that will be presentedin a report on this subject.

A study was initiated to evaluate approaches to treating theperformance of statistically dependent waste packages within theEBS Performance Assessment Code (EBSPAC).

Three thermal analysis codes (ANSYS, SINDA, and TOPAZ3D), wereevaluated and the TOPAZ3D code was selected for use in generatingthe temperature fields within EBSPAC.

NMSS Element 6 - Special Projects

Development of background information relevant to the LicenseApplication Review Strategy (LARS) and the Environmental ImpactReview Strategy (EIRS) commenced (Chapter 7). An analysis ofstatutory interfaces with the EIS review was begun.

NMSS Element 7 - Repository Design. Construction. and Operations

RDCO Element staff supported the DOE/NRC technical exchange meeting

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on the Exploratory Shaft (Section 8). In addition, work continuedon the technical position on thermal loads.

NMSS Element 8 - Performance Assessment

Work continued on the performance assessment review strategy (PARS)tasks. Preparation of letter reports on the statutory andregulatory bases for performance assessment, and options forconducting performance assessment review neared completion (Chapter9).

NMSS Element 9 - Transportation Risk Study

Two additional databases have been identified for possible use inthe Transportation Risk Study (Section 10). A two-day workshop onRADTRAN 4.0, which is scheduled for release in mid-November, wasattended.

NRC comments on Chapter 2 of the TRS were received and responsesare being prepared. An initial analysis of scenarios for normaltransportation was performed. Preliminary results, using data fromNUREG-0170 and scenarios from SAND84-7174 greatly exceed the dosescalculated from the 1975 data and the 1985 projected data.

Research Project 1 - Overall Research

The research Project Plans for "Geochemical Analog of ContaminantTransport in Unsaturated Rock" and "Stochastic Analyses ofUnsaturated Flow and Transport Through Fractured Rock for LargeScale Hydrogeologic Systems" projects were completed andtransmitted to the NRC. Revision of the Overall Research ProjectPlan for FY90-91 commenced, based on comments received on the draftPlan.

Research Project 2 - Geochemistry

The annual status report on geochemical modeling activities wascompleted. The companion report on geochemical laboratory studieswas essentially complete. A poster session was prepared for theMigration '89 Conference.

Research Project 3 - Thermohvdrologv

The Task 1 literature report document summarizing thestate-of-knowledge of thermohydrology in unsaturated media wascompleted and sent to NRC. Approximately 50 articles were reviewedand summarized as part of this task.

The interim letter report describing the present status of thepreliminary separate ,effects experiments is near completion. Theletter report will describe instrumental evaluation andvisualization experiments completed to date and will include adiscussion of recommendations as to the goals of the separateeffects experiments in the future.

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Research Project 4 - Seismic Rock Mechanics

The major activities related to Seismic Rock Mechanics ResearchProject that took place during this reporting period include: (a)the qualification study of computer codes, (b) visit to Luck FridayMine at Mullan, Idaho, (c) the tuff specimens acquisition effort,(d) seismic rock mechanics experimental apparatus, instrumentationdevelopment and (e) Seismic Rock Mechanics Revised Project Planpreparation.

Research Project 5 - Integrated Waste Package Experiments

Electrochemical testing continued, but on a smaller scale directedtoward understanding limitations of these techniques. Staffparticipated in a DOE/NRC Technical Exchange on canister materials.

1.2 Major Problems

None to report this period.

1.3 Forecast for Next Period

Revisions of the Division of High Level Waste Operations Plans andthe Overall Research Project Plan will be the highest priority taskand are expected to be completed during the next period.Preparation of the Center ADP, Management, and Staffing Plans willbe undertaken next period. Staffing will continue to be a highpriority activity. Implementation of Revision 1 of the CenterQuality Assurance Manual will continue and revisions will beconsidered. Emphasis will continue on the oversight of the ProgramArchitecture development and review activities.

Development of the Program Architecture and PASS will continue witha focus on the December 1989 deliverable concerning the Regulatoryand Institutional Uncertainties in 10 CFR Part 60. Preparation ofsubmittals regarding "baselining" will be completed and responsesto comments on those submittals will be high priority activities inthe WSE&I Element. Primary training of Center and support staff inthe new procedures will continue. PASS development, as well asother Program Architecture development activities will continueconsistent with the FY90-91 Operations Plan.

Center and SwRI quality assurance professionals will continue withAudit Observation work; an audit of Los Alamos National Laboratoryis planned.

The Geologic Setting Element activities will focus on technicalassistance on the Natural Resources Technical Position, andpreparation of plans for the commencement of work on various otherTPs. Staff will support the DOE/NRC Technical Exchange Meeting onTectonics. Acquisition and equipping of facilities in which toperform GS technical work will continue next period.

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The EBS Element will conduct technical assistance work related tothe Regulatory Requirement "Substantially Complete Containment."Activities will continue regarding EBS performance assessment.

Activities in the SP Element will focus on the LARS and EIRS.

Activities within the RDCO Element will be related primarily totechnical positions on retrievability and thermal loads.

Work on the Performance Assessment Review Strategy, includingcompletion of two letter reports, will continue in accordance withthe Operations Plan.

The Transportation Risk Study staff will continue the RADTRANanalyses and sensitivity analyses. Responses to comments onChapter 3 of the TRS will be completed.

Work will continue in the Geochemistry, Thermohydrologics, SeismicRock Mechanics, and Integrated Waste Package Experiments Projectsin accordance with approved plans. Based on evaluation andresponse to the Peer review comments on the IWPE Project,recommendations for project changes will be made.

1.4 Summary Financial Status

Table 1, below, indicates the financial status of the overallCenter program in the context of "ceiling" and "allotted" fundsestablished by the NRC. Table 2 displays planned and actual coststo date on both a per period and cumulative basis. In addition,variances are shown on both a dollar and percentage basis. Thesedata do not include commitments in the amount of $13,819. Similardata are presented for each Element/Subelement in the respectivesections of this periodic report. The attached figure displays theestimated cumulative spending plan and the actual cumulative coststo date.

Table 1. Financial Status

a) Prior Year Unfunded Cost $ 966,693b) FY90 Funds Allocated $ 2,108,000c) Total FY90 Funds Available $ 3,074,693

Funds Costed to Date $ 481,422Funds Uncosted $ 2,593,271

Recommended Adjustment to $ -0-Complete (+/-)

See the enclosed Element Status Cost Report.

Notes:a) The current unspent amount from previous portions of each FIN.b) See "Total Contract Amount" in corresponding element page of the

"Project Status Report."c) Sum of (a) and (b)

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CENTER CORE STAFF -- HIRING PROFILE(BASED ON APPROVED FY90-91 OPERATIONS PLANS)

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GEOSTATISTICS (b)

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MINING ENGINEERING

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PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (b)

QUALITY ASSURANCE

RADIOCHEMISTRY (b)

REGULATORY AND POLICY ANALYSIS Cf) (d)..............................................RELIABILITY..............................................ROCK MECHANICS (b) (a) (d)..............................................STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY (b) (a) (d)..............................................SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (b)..............................................TRANSPORTATION..............................................VOLCANOLOGY/IGNEOUS GEOLOGY (b)..............................................TOTAL REQUIRED

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CENTER CORE STAFF -- CURRENT PROFILE (10/27/89)

I IJEXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE

.I.1ADMINISTRATION J. Latz, R. Adler, H. Garcia, U. Patrick, A. Whiting -

DATA BASE MANAGEMENT AND DATA PROCESSING S. HcFaddin, H. Pape

1ELECTROCHEMISTRY N. Sridhar-------------. I ----------------------------------------------------------------ENGINEERING GEOLOGY/GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

GEOCHEMISTRY W. Murphy, R. Pabalan

GEOHYDROLOGY R. Ababou, R. Green

GEOLOGY J. Russel(, M. Miklas |

GEOMORPHOLOGY

GEOSTATISTICS

1HEALTH PHYSICS J. Hageman

1INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS R. Johnson, R. Marshall

MATERIAL SCIENCES P. Nair, H. Manaktata, G. Cragnolino IMECHANICAL, INCLUDING DESIGN & FABRICATION C. Tschoepe

METEOR/CLIMATOLOGY

MINING ENGINEERING S-M. Hsiung

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PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT B. Sagar

COUALITY ASSURANCE B. Mabrito, R. Brient.... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ....... ... ........................................................... . .

RADIOCHEMISTRY

REGULATORY AND POLICY ANALYSIS P. LaPlante, S. Spector

RELIABILITY J. Wu

ROCK MECHANICS A. Chowdhury

STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING D. T. Romine

JTRANSPORTATION R. Weiner ;

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3700-000 CENTER COMPOSITE Element Status Cost Report

ITEM I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 TOTAL

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JACTUAL PERIOO COST 1481,422 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 481,422

IVARIANCE, S 176,130 790,803 724,868 669,336 679,552 726,528 665,478 683,267 701,018 709,230 718,850 699,632 702,319 j 8,647,011

IVARIANCE, X 26.8 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 j 94.7

I…---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|ESTIHATED FY CUMUL COST I 657,552 1,448,355 2,173,223 2,842,559 3,522,111 4,248,639 4,914,117 5,597,384 6,298,402 7,007,632 7,726,482 8,426,114 9,128,433

|ACTUAL FY CUHUL COST 481,422 481,422 481,422 481,422 481,422 481,422 481,422 481,422 481,422 481,422 481,422 481,422 481,422

IPERCENT COMPLETE, X 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053

IVARIANCE, S 176,130 966,933 1,691,801 2,361,137 3,040,689 3,767,217 4,432,695 5,115,962 5,816,980 6,526,210 7,245,060 7,944,692 8,647,011

°° IVARIANCE, X | 26.8 66.8 77.8 83.1 86.3 88.7 90.2 91.4 92.4 93.1 93.8 94.3 94.7 |......................... ........................................................ ................ ................................... ..................... __........... ................ ..........

NOTES:

1. All Estimated and actual costs exclude award fee.

2. Estimates are taken from September 1989 Draft Operations Plan,

TRS Estimates are taken from the Year 2 Project Plan submitted on 04/04/89 (Revision 1).

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2. CNWRA OPERATIONS

NRC Program Element Manager: Shirley L. Fortuna

NRC Proiect Officers: None Assigned

CNWRA Subelement Manager: Henry F. Garcia

Key Personnel: J. Latz, H. Garcia, A. Whiting, R. Johnson,W. Patrick, R. Adler, B. Mabrito

Subcontractors/Consultants: Advisory Board Committee: F.P. Cotter,A. P. Rollins, Jr., G. T. McBride, Jr., andP.T. Flawn; and A. Greenberg


The tasks associated with this Element cover a variety ofadministrative functions, and generally fund the numerousmanagement and staff activities described in the correspondingOperations Plan. All projects and/or programs, i.e., managementmeetings and related discussions, selected internal trainingsessions, personnel recruitment, internal quality assurance, anddevelopment of various plans, in each respective task areproceeding consistent with resource availability and timeconstraints.

Task 1 - Management and Technical Support

The level of Center management meeting attendance continues toincrease as the cognizant NRC management personnel request thepresence of Center management staff at these meetings. Effortscontinue in development and introduction of Center policies andprocedures to address the various and numerous issues and concernsassociated with the management of the Center. The various plans,described in the CNWRA Operations Plan, are under development. TheProgram Manager's Periodic Report (PMPR) will be produced, under arevised format, in accordance with the established schedule.

Task 2 - Develop and Sustain Technical and Analytical Capabilities

The Center continues input of various documents into the TechnicalDocument Index. Although no specific attendance at technicalseminars for Center staff training and development can be reportedduring the initial period of Fiscal 1990, internal trainingsessions relative to the development and production of the finalOperations Plans have been conducted by Center IMS personnel.

Task 3 - Staffing Activities

Three applicants, an electrochemist, a materials engineer, and aquality assurance engineer, have accepted positions and onegeochemist position has been offered another candidate during thisperiod.

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Dr. Narasi Sridhar accepted a position with the Center and will beon board on November 27, 1989. Dr. Sridhar will participate in thematerials projects under both the NRC-HLW and NRC-RES programs.Also, Dr. Gustavo Cragnolino has accepted a position at the Centerin the area of electrochemistry/corrosion. He is expected to jointhe staff *in December 1989. Dr. Cragnolino is a seniorprofessional well known internationally in the electrochemicalstudies of metals in various environments. With the addition ofDrs. Sridhar and Cragnolino the Center will be in a position tofully support the currently identified materials related projectsfor both NRC-HLW and NRC-RES.

Robert Brient, of the SwRI Quality Assurance Department, wasinterviewed and selected for the Senior Research Scientist QualityAssurance position at the Center. He will transition to the Centerformally on November 25, 1989. Mr. Brient has worked for theCenter on NRC Audit Observation TEams and has received anindoctrination/ training briefing from the NRC on the DOE AuditObservation Team Program.

Task 4 - Operations Plans and Five Year Plan Development

Efforts proceed on the analyses of strategic issues and thedevelopment of the Center Five-Year Plan. The development andpresentation of final operations plans continue, and they willreflect the various changes based on continued discussions withseveral NRC staff.

Task 5 - CNWRA Internal QA

The development of the Center Quality Assurance Manual as well ascontinued growth of COI activities have consumed most of timeallocated to this task. All Center products are being reviewed bythe Center QA Director to ensure the mandates of the Center QualityAssurance Manual are being fulfilled..

2.2 Major Problems

None.


Preliminary drafts of both the Center Management and ADP Plans willbe prepared. The PMPR will be produced for the second period.Attendance at professional development events will be encouraged.Continued dedicated effort will characterize the Center'srecruitment activities, and a draft of the revised Staffing Planwill be presented. The activities surrounding the identificationand analyses of strategic issues will continue to involve allcognizant Center and NRC personnel who will provideprogrammatically relevant information to be incorporated into thedevelopment of the Center's Five-Year Plan. The Center's QA staffwill maintain their review of applicable reports, plans or otherdocuments, and sustain their coordination efforts in COI matters.

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2.4 Element Financial Status

Table 1, below, indicates the financial status of this Element inthe context of "ceiling" and "allotted" funds established by theNRC. Table 2 displays planned and actual costs to date on both aper period and cumulative basis. In addition, variances are shownon both a dollar and percentage basis. These data do not includecommitments in the amount of $2,600. Spending is on target for theestablished budgets. No changes to budget or schedule arerecommended at this time. The attached figure displays theestiamted cumulative spending plan and the actual cumulative coststo date.


a) Prior Year Unfunded Cost $ -0-b) FY90 Funds Allocated $ 419,879c) Total FY90 Funds Available $ 419,879

Funds Costed to Date $ 176,916Funds Uncosted $ 242,963





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]ESTIMATED PERIOD COST 1140713 198121 178713 133643 137487 175201 138081 131358 134454 155737 156011 138507 136492 ] 19545171]ACTUAL PERIOD COST 176916 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 176916]]VARIANCE, $ -36203 198121 178713 133643 137487 175201 138081 131358 134454 155737 156011 138507 136492 1 17776011]VARIANCE, % -25.7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 1 90.9]... .... ... .... .... .... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

]ESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST1140713 338834 517546 651189 788676 963877 1101*3 1233316 1367770 1523507 1679518 1818025 1954517 1]ACTUAL FY CUMUL COST 1176916 176916 176916 176916 176916 176916 176916 176916 176916 176916 176916 176916 176916 1 1)PERCENT COMPLETE, % 1 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.091 1)VARIANCE, S 1-36203 161918 340630 474273 611760 786961 925042 1056400 1190854 1346591 1502602 1641109 1777601 ] ]]VARIANCE, % 1 -25.7 47.8 65.8 72.8 77.6 81.6 83.9 85.7 87.1 88.4 89.5 90.3 90.9 ] ]................... ..... ............ ... . .

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3. WASTE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION

NRC Program Element Manager: Philip M. Altomare

NRC Project Officer forProgram Architecture: Michael P. Lee

CNWRA Element Manager: Allen R. Whiting

Key Personnel: R. Adler, R. Johnson, J. Latz, W. Patrick, A. Whiting,T. Romine-

Subcontractors/Consultants: None


Major efforts in support of revising, finalizing and integratingthe Draft Operations Plans were initiated during this period.

Task 1 - Statutory and Regulatorv Analysis

Major emphasis this period included finalizing and submittingadvanced copies of draft and final two Regulatory RequirementTopics (RRT's) "Erosion" and "Substantially Complete Containment"for "baselining" the Program Architecture (reference letter from A.Whiting to P. Altomare dated October 20, 1989). The two submittalsreflected copies of the completed Program Architecture data inputformats and synopses of the contents. These are to be reviewed bythe NRC and finalized along with the review and finalization ofTOP-001-02 Rev. 1 by the end of the year. Work has begun toaccelerate identification of the remaining Regulatory andInstitutional Uncertainties in 10 CFR Part 60 and the regulationsincorporated by reference consistent with the December 1989deliverable. Training of additional regulatory analysts related tothe TOP-001-02 Rev. 1 was accomplished this period. Also, work wasinitiated to develop a "functional" system evaluation analysis todetermine the "sufficiency" of 10 CFR Part 60.

Throughout this period the above effort was supported by PASS andother user systems maintained and serviced by the IMS staff.

Task 2 - Program Architecture Development and Support System

During this period the 1989 revisions to the 10 CFR Part 60regulations were loaded into the PASS. The design of Version 2.0and preparation of a Requirements Definition Report as well as aPASS users manual was continued throughout this period.

Initial discussions were held with NRC staff regarding theimplementation of OS/2 and the PASS development for Versions 2.0and 3.0.

Training on the use of Version 2.0 and PADB was provided for Centerand contractor staff.

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Task 3 - HLVM Program Analysis and Integration

During this period effort continued on developing the Center'sprocedure AP-009 for Task Control and Project Management with theobjective of completing it next period. Also developed were thekey milestone interface points for technical positions andrulemaking efforts of the Center to be coincident with the NRCOperations Plan Schedules (reference teleconference between W.Patrick [CNWRA] and R. Johnson [NRC] dated October 19, 1989).

Task 4 - RDCO Related Program Architecture Development forTechnical Positions and Rulemaking Basis

A continuation of regulatory analysis activity in support of theTechnical Positions of Thermal Load and Retrievability occurredthis period with the assistance of T. Brandshaug from Itasca.

Task 5 - GS Related Program Architecture Development for TechnicalPositions and Rulemaking Basis

A low-level activity was continued this period on the AdverseGeochemical Processes RRT.

Task 6 - EBS Related Program Architecture Development for TechnicalPositions and Rulemaking Basis

No activity was initiated this period.

Task 7 - Special Projects Related Program Architecture Development


Task 8 - Performance Assessment Program Architecture Developmentfor Technical Positions and Rulemaking Basis


3.2 Major Problems

None.


Element activities during the next period will be focused on:

o Finalizing the Operations Plans.o Finalizing the "baselining" of Program Architecture.o Accelerating the review of 10 CFR Part 60 and incorporated by

reference regulations for defining the regulatory andinstitutional uncertainties in support of the Decemberdeliverable.

o Initiation of a Technical Operating Procedure TOP-001-05"Procedure for Attribute Analysis."

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o Submitting the Requirements Definition Report on Version 2.0 ofthe PASS.

o Continued PADB training of Center and contractor staff onVersion 2.0 and preparation of PASS Users Manual for Version1.0.

o Continued loading of 1989 revisions of regulations.o Finalization of the Center Task Control and Project

Management Procedure (AP-009).o Continued effort in developing the "what" must be proven

portions of those RRT's that are the statutory and regulatorybasis for the Rulemakings and Technical Positions being workedby RDCO, GS, EBS, and PA Elements, consistent with theschedules reflected in the Center and Division OperationsPlans.


Table 1, below, indicates the financial status of the Element/Subelement program in the context of "ceiling" and "allotted" fundsestablished by the NRC. Table 2 displays planned and actual coststo date on both a per period and cumulative basis. In addition,variances are shown on both a dollar and percentage basis. Thesedata do not include commitments in the amount of $1,551. Theattached figure displays the estimated cumulative spending plan andthe actual cumulative costs to date.


a) Prior Year Unfunded Cost $ 77,745b) FY90 Funds Allocated $ 419,258c) Total FY90 Funds Available $ 497,003





nProject Status Report."c) Sum of (a) and (b)

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3702-030 WSE&I Element Status Cost Report

....... ....................... .... .................................... ........... .............................. .I ITEM I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ] TOTAL I

....... ................. ............. .................................... .................. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ESTIMATED PERIOD COST 112865]ACTUAL PERIOD COST 129467)VARIANCE, $ -16602]VARIANCE, % -14.7................................

JESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST1112865]ACTUAL FY CUMUL COST 1129467IPERCENT COMPLETE, % 1 0.067]VARIANCE, S 1-16602]VARIANCE, % 1 -14.7

181601 162590 1638490 0 0

181601 162590 163849100.0 100.0 100.0

......................

294465 457055 620904129467 129467 1294670.067 0.067 0.067164998 327588 49143756.0 71.7 79.1

171634 160558 145964 130761 137264 1547090 0 0 0 0 0

171634 160558 145964 130761 137264 154709100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

.......................................

792537 953095 1099*3 1229820 1367085 1521794129467 129467 129467 129467 129467 1294670.067 0.067 0.067 0.067 0.067 0.067663070 823628 969592 1100353 1237617 1392327

83.7 86.4 88.2 89.5 90.5 91.5

1487670

148767100.0

16705611294670.067

154109492.'3

1497560

149756100.0

18203171294670.067

169085092.9

1222710

122271100.0

19425891294670.067

181312293.3

1 19425891] 1294671] 1813122]

93.3]

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Estimate vs. Actual

m nm nm

'-I

2000000

1800000

1600000 -

1400000-

1200000-

DOLLARS ioooooo-

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400000-

200000-

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FISCAL PERIOD

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE

NRC Program Element Manager: Mark S. Delligatti

NRC Proiect Officer for External OA Task: James E. Kennedy

CNWRA Element Manager: Bruce E. Mabrito

Key Personnel: Bruce E. Mabrito, Robert D. Brient, Thomas C. Trbovich,Robert E. Engelhardt, Michael R. Gonzalez

Subcontractors/Consultant: William M. Bland, Jr., P.E., John H. Doyle


The Center employs the resources of its own QA staff, those of theSwRI QA Department, or consultants who have demonstrated competenceand qualifications for the External QA activities.

The major work activity during this period was the development ofthe External QA Program Element and Task 5 input to the Center FY90and FY91 Operations Plans following guidelines provided by the NRC.

The San Antonio section of the American Society for Quality Controlhad a local electronic equipment calibration expert make apresentation to the organization during the October meeting whichwas chaired by the Center QA Director.

Task 1 - Audit DOE OA Program for Site Characterization

During this reporting period, the Center Director of QualityAssurance continued oversight of this phase of this Element,reviewing Audit Observation Reports written by the NRC andreviewing input provided by personnel working for the Center on NRCAudit Observation Teams.

Task 2 - Conduct Quality Assurance On-Site Visits

Discussions have taken place with Messrs. Kennedy and Hooks on theapproach and best way to make QA on-site visits most reliable.

Task 3 - Update OA Review Plan and Staff Technical Positions(Unfunded)

No activity this period.

Task 4 - Review Management Control Documents and OA Plan Revisions(Unfunded)


4.2. Major Problems

None.


Activities will focus on preparation and participation in the Los

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Alamos National Laboratory Audit Observation Team. Mr. Michael R.Gonzalez of the SwRI QA Department will be the Centerrepresentative for this Audit Observation.

Discussion and potential implementation of on-site visits has beenaddressed in the NRC QA staff teleconferencing calls, but noactivity is expected during the next period.


Table 1 below, indicates the financial status of this Element inthe context of "ceiling" and "allotted" funds established by theNRC. Table 2 displays planned and actual costs to date on both aper period and a cumulative basis. In addition, variances areshown on both a dollar and percentage basis. The attached figuredisplays the estimated cumulative spending plan and the actualcumulative costs to date.




Recommended Adjustment to $ -0-Complete (+/-)See the enclosed Element Status Cost Report.



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3702-040 QA Element Status Cost Report

..................... ............................................................ ................... .............................................................................................................. .....................

I ITEM I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ] TOTAL ]............. ... ........... ........................ ............................................................ ............................

]ESTIMATED PERIOD COST ] 12139 7263 9892 8615 9221 14801 7252 11544 11862 7723 13786 14051 11366 1 1395131]ACTUAL PERIOD COST 12549 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ] 25491]VARIANCE, $ l 9589 7263 9892 8615 9221 14801 7252 11544 11862 7723 13786 14051 11366 1 136964])VARIANCE, % l 79.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 ] 98.21

]ESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST] 12139 19402 29293 37908 47129 61930 69182 80725 92588 100311 114097 128148 139513 1 1)ACTUAL FY CUMUL COST 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 2549 1 ])PERCENT COMPLETE, % 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 ]]VARIANCE, $ 9589 16853 26744 35359 44580 59380 66633 78176 90038 97761 111548 125598 136964 ]]VARIANCE, % 79.0 86.9 91.3 93.3 94.6 95.9 96.3 96.8 97.2 97.5 97.8 98.0 98.2 ] ]


3702-040 GA - FY 90

Estimate vs. Actual140000 ^ n r r n n n n n r s n r

120000- -

100000

e AVAILABLE

DOLLARS -+ +ESTIMATE

60000 - Y

* *ACTUAL

40000

20000

vn I I I I I I I I I I1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I1 12 13

FISCAL PERIOD

5. GEOLOGIC SETTING

NRC Program Element Manager: David Brooks

NRC Proiect Officer for Task 1: John Trapp

NRC Project Officer for Tasks 2 and 4: Tin Mo

NRC Project Officer for Subtask 4.1: William Ford

NRC Proiect Officer for Task 3: Jeff Pohle

CNWRA Element Manager: John L. Russell

Key Personnel: M. Board, A. Brown, R. Hart, M. Logsdon, L. Lorig,J. Russell, W. Murphy, R. Pabalan, M. Miklas, R. AbabouR. Green

Subcontractors/consultants: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc., Adrian BrownConsultants, Inc.


A major work activity during the period was the development of theGeologic Setting Program Element components of the Center's FY90and FY91 Operations Plans.

Task 1 - Prelicensing Activity

During Period 1, contractual and logistical arrangements were madeto have three individuals (W. Murphy, W. Leeman, and L. McKague)represent the Center at the October 31 - November 2 NRC-DOETechnical Exchange Meeting and field trip on Tectonics Models. Dr.W. Leeman is a consultant with a specialization in volcanology andigneous processes. L. McKague is also a consultant and hastechnical expertise in seismo-tectonics and extensive geologicfield experience in the Yucca Mountain region.

Task 2 - Reyulatorv and Technical Guidance Development

Technical assistance work was conducted to support the developmentof the Natural Resources Technical Position. The work wasperformed by the Center, including its subcontractors, ItascaConsulting Group, Inc., Adrian Brown Consultants, Inc., and by R.Wright, a consultant to the Center. Work was accomplished on Steps1, 3, 4, and 7 of the technical direction from the NRC to theCenter.

L. McKague, C. Purcell, W. Murphy, M. Miklas, and J. Russellprepared preliminary reviews of the NRC's Tectonics ModelsTechnical Position. The preliminary reviews will be consolidatedinto a letter report on review of the technical position.

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Task 3 - Analysis. Codes, and Methods

No activity.

Task 4 - Review Plan Preparation

No activity.

Task 5 - Support Development and Maintenance of ProgramArchitecture

This task is reported byIntegration Program Element.

the Waste Systems Engineering and

5.2 Major Problems

None.


The Center will provide technical assistance to the NRC throughparticipation in the Tectonic Models Technical Exchange Meeting andfield trip at Las Vegas and the NTS during October 31 - November 2.

Technical assistance support of the development of a NaturalResources Assessment Methodology Technical Position will proceed.A rescheduling of the milestones and deliverables will beaccomplished and included in the FY90-91 Operations Plans.


Table 1, below, indicates the financial status of the Element/Subelement program in the context of "ceiling" and "allotted" fundsestablished by the NRC. Table 2 displays planned and actual coststo date on both a per period and cumulative basis. In addition,variances are shown on both a dollar and percentage basis. Thesedata do not include commitments in the amount of $1,278. Theattached figure displays the estimated cumulative spending plan andthe actual dumlative costs to date.


a) Prior Year Unfunded Costb) FY90 Funds Allocatedc) Total FY90 Funds Available

Funds Costed to DateFunds Uncosted

Recommended Adjustment toComplete (+/-)

$ 168,962$ 261,433$ 430,395

$ 4,921$ 425,474

$ -0-


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3702-000 GS Element Status Cost Report

I ITEM I ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ] TOTAL I.......................... ........................................................................... ............................ . . .

]ESTIMATED PERIOD COST ] 86956]ACTUAL PERIOD COST 4921]VARIANCE, $ 82035]VARIANCE, % 94.3

IESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST) 86956]ACTUAL FY CUMUL COST l 4921]PERCENT COMPLETE, % ] 0.004]VARIANCE, S 1 82035]VARIANCE, % ] 94.3

655970

65597100.0

........

15255349210.00414763296.8

522280

52228100.0

........

2047804921

0.004199859

97.6

664510

66451100.0

........

2712314921

0.004266310

98.2

746100

74610100.0

3458414921

0.004340920

98.6

762270

76227100.0

42206849210.004

41714798.8

89411 1149060 0

89411 114906100.0 100.0

511479 6263854921 49210.004 0.004

506558 62146499.0 99.2

116869 111008 129603 117059 110230 ]0 0 0 0 0]

116869 111008 129603 117059 110230 ]100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

................................................................... ..

743255 854262 983866 1100925 1211154 ]4921 4921 4921 4921 4921

0.004 0.004 0.004 0.004 0.004 ]738334 849341 978945 1096004 1206233 ]

99.3 99.4 99.5 99.6 99.6 ]

121115414921]

1206233199.6]

.. ..


C~~ ~~ (T7'@

3702-000 GS - FY 90

Estimate vs. Actual1400000

1200000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EW/

1000000

800000 -e AVAILABLE800000 _,

DOLLARS ± + ESTIMATE

600000-_-*ACTUAL

400000--

200000

i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 toI P 12 13

FISCAL PERIOD

6. ENGINEERED BARRIER SYSTEM

NRC Program Element Manager: Jerome R. Pearring

NRC Proiect Officer for Tasks 1-4: Kien C. Chang

CNWRA Element Manager: Prasad K. Nair

Key Personnel: H Manaktala, P. Nair, W. Patrick, E. TschoepeA. Whiting, Y. Wu

Subcontractors/Consultants: Systems Support, Inc.


During this reporting period the modifications to the FY90 and FY91EBS Program Element Operations Plan were initiated following theguidelines provided by the NRC.

Task 1 - Prelicensing Activities

P. Nair, H. Manaktala, and N. Sridhar participated in a NRC-DOEtechnical exchange meeting on October 26, 1989, at the NRC WhiteFlint Offices. This meeting was held to discuss the canistermaterials program in support of the waste package activities. DOEpresented the background on the selection and the researchactivities of the six materials currently in the* waste packageprogram. P. Nair presented background information on the Center'smaterials program as part of the overall NRC presentation. Thetechnical exchange was very useful, both from a programmatic senseand from a technical understanding of corrosion methods used in thevarious laboratories.

Task 2 - Regulatory and Technical Guidance Development

The major activity under this task for the first three periods ofFY-90 is the feasibility study being conducted for theSubstantially Complete Containment (SCC) rulemaking. A technicalreview meeting was held at the NRC White Flint Offices on October27, 1989, to review the status of the, feasibility study. Themeeting was attended by C. Interrante (NIST), J. Bunting and J.Pearring (NRC), and P. Nair (CNWRA). The SCC activity has twomajor reports under preparation.

(A) Elements of Proof Report

Review activities on degradation modes of canister materialscontinued this period. Over 30 papers and reports were reviewed inthe area of copper and copper-based alloys. Focus was on pitting,crevice, and stress corrosion mechanisms. A limited amount ofliterature (mainly DOE reports and papers) was reviewed on theeffects of gamma radiation on corrosion. Based on the review, itindicates that radiation and radiolysis products can significantlyincrease corrosion rates in certain copper alloys. Also, thecorrosion rates appear to be the highest in saturated steam,followed by liquid water, and then by the gaseous phase. A format

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for presenting technical information in the EOP report wasdeveloped.

(B) Uncertainty Evaluation Methodology Report

Efforts continued to review existing uncertainty evaluationmethodologies that are applicable to the EBS performanceassessment. A report discussion meeting, attended by A. Journel(Stanford), L. Abramson (NRC) and Y. Wu was held in the Center onOctober 11, 1989, to discuss the existing uncertainty evaluationmethods. The information is being compiled for the purposes ofwriting a report related to potential rulemaking regarding"substantially complete containment."

Task 3 - Analysis Codes and Methods

Work was initiated under Subtask 3.1 - Development of theEngineered Barrier System Performance Assessment Code (EBSPAC). Asa first step to design a code structure that is flexible enough toprovide useful source term information for system integration, thesystem performance assessment methodologies for the high levelwaste management developed by SANDIA were reviewed. In particular,the scenario development methodologies and the Latin hypercubesampling methodology were studied. The review will continue inparallel with the implementation of the code structure.

Current EBSPAC code structure is good for statistically independentwaste packages. For dependent waste packages, which is morerealistic because of the common environmental factors, amethodology and code structure needs to be established. A studywhich makes use of the system reliability analysis technique isunderway.

In the EBSPAC framework, well-developed external codes based onestablished technology will be used to define waste package initialand boundary conditions. Three thermal analysis codes have beenevaluated. These codes are TOPAZ3D, ANSYS, and SINDA. The TOPAZ3Dcode was selected as suitable for the EBSPAC code integration. Theselection was based on the considerations of the thermal analysiscapabilities, the source code availability and the codedocumentation. The TOPAZ3D source code is available to the public,is well documented, and provides sufficient analysis capabilitiesfor the anticipated EBS thermal analysis.


No currently planned activities


This task is reported by the Waste Systems Engineering andIntegration Program Element.

6.2 Problems

None.

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The revised EBS FY90 and FY91 Operations Plan will be completed andsubmited.

Prelicensing activities will include participation in a NRC-DOEsite visit to West Valley. Review the ongoing wasteform studieswill continue.

Development of preliminary draft materials for the Elements ofProof and Uncertainty Evaluation Methodology Reports will continue.

Development of the EBSPAC code structure will continue anddevelopment of thermal modelling capability will be initiated.

6.4 Financial Status

Table 1, below, indicates the financial status of the Element/Subelement program in the context of "ceiling" and "allotted" fundsestablished by the NRC. Table 2 displays planned and actual coststo date on both a per period and cumulative basis. In addition,variances are shown on both a dollar and percentage basis. Thesedata do not include commitments in the amount of $3,850. Theattached figure displays the estimated cumulative spending plan andthe actual cumulative costs to date.




Recommended Adjustment toComplete (+/-) $ -0-




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3702-010 EBS Element Status Cost Report

I ITEM I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ] TOTAL ]............................ ................................................................................. ............ . . . . . . .

]ESTIMATED PERIOD COST ]]ACTUAL PERIOD COST]VARIANCE, $]VARIANCE, %

]ESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST]]ACTUAL FY CUMUL COST ]]PERCENT COMPLETE, % I]VARIANCE, $ ]]VARIANCE, % ]

65915 70137 42960 3703925455 0 0 040460 70137 42960 3703961.4 100.0 100.0 100.0

65915 136052 179012 21605225455 25455 25455 254550.048 0.048 0.048 0.04840460 110597 153558 19059761.4 81.3 85.8 88.2

453480

45348100.0

261400254550.048

23594590.3

427440

42744100.0

304144254550.048278689

91.6

435980

43598100.0

347742254550.048

32228792.7

398830

39883100.0

387625254550.048362170

93.4

333980

33398100.0

421023254550.048395568

94.0

329340

32934100.0

453956254550.048

42850194.4

328280

32828100.0

486784254550.048461329

94.8

279370

27937100.0

514721254550.048

48926695.1

202190

20219100.0

534940254550.048509485

95.2

II

534940125455]5094851

95.21

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3702-010 EBS - FY 90

Estimate vs. Actual

I n f% rl n ri ri n r1 rl % f f",

500000-

w

DOLLARS 300004

v A v v aJ a v a a a v

I - - -1 -

e& AVAILABLE

+ ESTIMATE

*- ACTUAL

200000 4

100000 4

nul

1 2 3 4 5 6

FISCAL

7 B 9 10 11 12 13

PERIOD

7. SPECIAL PROJECTS ELEMENT

NRC Program Element Manager: Mark S. Delligatti

NRC Proiect Officers: Robert L. Johnson, Julia A. Corrado

CNWRA Subelement Manager: John P. Hageman

Key Personnel: J. Hageman, S. Spector, R. Weiner, P. LaPlante

Subcontractors/Consultants: A. Greenberg


The Special Project Element has one task, Task 1 - PrelicensingSupport which involves assistance in the development of the LicenseAplication Review Strategy and Review Plan, assistance indevelopment of the Environmental Impact Review Strategy, the EISReview Plan, and when directed, review of the DOE's Mission Planand Project Decision Schedule.

Task 1 - Prelicensing Support

Background documentation relevant to developing the LicenseApplication Review Strategy (LARS) and Environmental Impact ReviewStrategy (EIRS) has begun. A copy of the National EnvironmentalImpact Act NEPA (42 USCS 4321-4370) with amendments andinterpretive notes and decisions was obtained and is beingreviewed. A brief summary of NEPA notes related to EIRS is beingcompiled. Also, the proposed and final rulemaking changes to 10CFR Parts 2, 51 and 60 (53 FR 16131 and 54 FR 27864) pertinent toEIRS, DOE's Draft Environment Program Overview, DOE/RW-0207December 1988 and Draft Environmental Regulatory Compliance Planfor Site Characterization of the Yucca Mountain Site, DOE/RW-0177,January 1988 are being reviewed to help define other requirementswhich could impact the EIRS. S. Spector has begun an analysis ofthe statutory interfaces with EIS review.

Identification of documentation related to licensing reviews andreview plans for various NRC facilities has begun. A proposed listof agenda items to discuss in upcoming strategy planning meetingswas sent to the NRC Program Element Manager for review andconsideration. These agenda items will serve as points ofdiscussion and analysis in formulation of the LARS. J. Hagemanreviewed the Performance Assessment Review Strategy which wasprepared by R. Weiner and will become a subpart of LARS.

Since DOE has not issued an amended Mission Plan or ProjectDecision Schedule no work on this subtask has begun.

7.2 Major Problems

None this period.


Strategy meetings or teleconferences on LARS and EIRS are planned.

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Brief synopsis of the ideas and suggestion developed during theencounters will be informally forwarded to the Project Officer,Robert Johnson.


Table 1, below, indicates the financial status of theElement/Subelement program in the context of "ceiling" and"allotted" funds established by the NRC. Table 2 displays plannedand actual costs to date on both a per period and cumulative basis.In addition, variances are shown on both a dollar and percentagebasis. The attached figure displays the estimated cumulativespending pland and the actual cumulative costs to date.




Recommended Adjustment toComplete (+/-) $ -0-




35

3702-050 SP Element Status Cost Report

I ITEM I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 TOTAL I............ ............................................................................... ...... ............... ....... . . . . . . . .

]ESTIMATED PERIOD COST l 28252 20585 23006 19573 26054 26565 22781 28568 33472 29108 26011 36127 40717 1 360819])ACTUAL PERIOD COST l9087 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J 9087]IVARIANCE, $ 1 19165 20585 23006 19573 26054 26565 22781 28568 33472 29108 26011 36127 40717 1 3517321]VARIANCE, % l 67.8 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 1 97.51

. ........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......

]ESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST 28252 48837 71843 91415 117469 144035 166815 195383 228856 257964 283975 320102 360819 lJACTUAL FY CUMUL COST 9087 9087 9087 9087 9087 9087 9087 9087 9087 9087 9087 9087 9087 1)PERCENT COMPLETE, % l 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 l]VARIANCE, $ l 19165 39750 62755 82328 108382 134947 157728 186296 219768 248876 274887 311014 351732 l]VARIANCE, % l 67.8 81.4 87.4 90.1 92.3 93.7 94.6 95.3 96.0 96.5 96.8 97.2 97.5 l 1

............................. .................................................................................... ........................


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Estimate vs. Actual

C. I,

wA

4000001

300000

250000

DOLLARS 200000-

150000-

100000 -

5000-

0 o

I %U w l5 U V %J J Ut %U Ut Ut 1

* a a a a a

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+ ESTIMATE

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19 f% 19 1 19 9 19 19 % 19 19 1 IV%

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1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

FISCAL PERIOD

8. REPOSITORY DESIGN. CONSTRUCTION. AND OPERATIONS

NRC Program Element Manager: Jerome R. Pearring

NRC Project Officer for Tasks 1-4: John Buckley

CNWRA Element Manager: Asadul H. Chowdhury

Key Personnel: A. Chowdhury, S. Hsiung, L. Lorig, T. Brandshaug,J. Daemen

Subcontractors/consultants: Itasca


Task 1 - PrelicensinE Activities

During this reporting period, the RDCO Program Element supportedNRC in the DOE/NRC technical exchange meeting on the exploratoryshaft facility at NRC on October 4, 1989. The specific topicscovered the DOE method for flowdown of 10 CFR Part 60 requirementsand the.NRC staff's Site Characterization Analysis Comment 128. A.Chowdhury of the Center staff and J. Daemen of the University ofArizona (Center subcontractor) supported NRC at this technicalexchange meeting.

Task 2 - Regulatory and Technical Guidance Development

Planning activities for the development of a technical position onthermal loads have been carried out during this reporting period.A. Chowdhury and S. Hsiung of the Center staff, and T. Brandshaugof Itasca performed these activities. The Program Architectureactivities on thermal loads which have been performed by A.Chowdhury, S. Hsiung, and T. Brandshaug during this period havebeen reported by Waste Systems Engineering and Integration ProgramElement.

Task 3 - Analysis Codes and Methods

Not funded in FY90.


Not funded in FY90.


This task is reported by the Waste Systems Engineering andIntegration Program Element.

8.2 Major Problems

None.

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Planning activities for the development of a technical position onwaste retrievability will be carried out during the next period.L. Lorig of Itasca will visit the Center on November 7 and 8, 1989,to participate in the waste retrievability technical positionplanning activities and to attend a Program Architecture anddatabase training based on TOP-001-02 Rev 1. It is anticipatedthat the Program Architecture activities on thermal loads willprogress enough to initiate the development of the technicalposition on the thermal loads during the next reporting period.

During the next period, RDCO Program Element will perform work onthe Center Five-Year Plan and Uncertainty Analysis for 10 CFR Part60 requirements.

8.4 Financial Status

Table 1, below, indicates the financial status of the Element/Subelement program in the context of "ceiling" and "allotted" fundsestablished by the NRC. Table 2, displays planned and actual coststo date on both a per period and cumulative basis. In addition,variances are shown on both a dollar and percentage basis. Theattached figure displays the estimated cumulative spending plan andthe actual cumulative costs to date.




Recommended Adjustment to $Complete (+/-)




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I ITEM I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12................................................. . ................... . ..................... . . ..................................... . . . . . . . . . ................ ..... . . . . ............................. .... ................

IESTIMATED PERIOD COST]ACTUAL PERIOD COST]VARIANCE, $ I]VARIANCE, %1..........................

]ESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST]ACTUAL FY CUMUL COST]PERCENT COMPLETE, %]VARIANCE, $]VARIANCE, %............ ............................... .....

419518976

3297478.6

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419518976

0.0213297478.6

42260 41961 38293 31783 31931 35447 299070 0 0 0 0 0 0

42260 41961 38293 31783 31931 35447 29907100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

84210 126171 164465 196248 228179 263627 2935348976 8976 8976 8976 8976 8976 89760.021 0.021 0.021 0.021 0.021 0.021 0.02175234 117195 155489 187272 219203 254651 28455889.3 92.9 94.5 95.4 96.1 96.6 96.9

27313 225110 0

27313 22511100.0 100.0

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320847 3433588976 8976

0.021 0.021311871 334382

97.2 97.4

297080

29708100.0

.. .....

3730668976

0.021364090

97.6

294520

29452100.0

40251889760.021

39354297.8

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9. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

NRC Program Element Manager: Pauline Brooks

NRC Project Officers: None Assigned

CNWRA Element Manager: Ruth F. Weiner

Key Personnel: R. Green, J. Hageman

Subcontractors/Consultants: R. Fields


The penultimate draft of the Operations Plan for PerformanceAssessment was produced during this period.

Task 1 - Prelicensing Reviews


Task 2 - Regulatorv and Technical Guidance Development

R. Weiner, D. Fehringer, R. Ballard and J. Randall met with EPAstaff to discuss NRC comments on Working Draft 1. of the revisionsto 40 CFR Part 191, and to be briefed on the preliminaries ofWorking Draft 2.

The scoping document for the TP on Scenario Identification andEvaluation, prepared by NRC staff, was reviewed and comments weresubmitted to NRC. The SNL report on this question is under review.

J. Hageman and S. Spector met with NRC staff to discuss schedulingof the rulemaking on the design basis accident dose limit. J.Hageman remains in contact with appropriate NRC staff to determinewhen Center action will be needed.


Two letter reports were delivered to NRC: (1) "Statutory Basis forPerformance 'Assessment Review and Identification of Requirementsfor Performance Assessment in 10 CFR Part 60" and (2) "PolicyOptions for a Performance Assessment Review Strategy." R. Weineris the principal author of these two letter reports.

Task 5 - Iterative Performance Assessment

R. Green spent a week meeting with the NMSS/RES team outliningproblems and the address of those problems under the Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) between NMSS and RES. He reviewed documentsrelated to the MOU work and to development of an overallperformance assessment model.

R. Weiner met with CNWRA staff (R. Green, W. Murphy, R. Ababou) andwith Element Managers to outline and coordinate FY90 work.

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9.2 Maior Problems

None.


R. Weiner will attend the quarterly review of work by SandiaNational Laboratory (SNL) under contract FIN A1165, and willprovide comments on SNL documents on techniques for determiningprobabilities, techniques for evaluating scenarios, and formal useof expert judgment. It is also anticipated that work plans forSubtasks 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8, 4.2, 5.3 and 5.4 will besubstantially completed during this period.

J. Hageman will meet with R. Neel and M. Fleishman to definefurther the role of the Center in the DBA rulemaking.

9.4 Subelement Financial Status

Table 1 below, indicates the financial status of this Element inthe context of "ceiling" and "allotted" funds established by theNRC. Table 2 displays planned and actual costs to date on both aper period and a cumulative basis. In addition, variances areshown on both a dollar and percentage basis. The attached figuredisplays the estimated cumulative spending plan and the actualcumulative costs to date.


a) Prior Year Unfunded Cost $ -0-b) FY90 Funds Allocated $ 147,673c) Total FY90 Funds Available $ 147,673


Recommended Adjustment to $ -0-Complete (+/-)See the enclosed Element Status Cost Report.



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l ITEM I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ] TOTAL I…........................................…...........….............…...…..

]ESTIMATED PERIOD COST ])ACTUAL PERIOD COST]VARIANCE, $]VARIANCE, %]

]ESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST)]ACTUAL FY CUMUL COST ]PERCENT COMPLETE, % ]VARIANCE, $]VARIANCE, % ]..........................

50673174973317665.5

50673174970.0263317665.5

495270

49527100.0

100201174970.0268270382.5

49705 49822 56358 62611 45675 56920 60311 519620 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

49705 49822 56358 62611 45675 56920 60311 51962100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

....... .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

149906 199728 256086 318697 364372 421292 481603 53356517497 17497 17497 17497 17497 17497 17497 174970.026 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026132409 182231 238589 301200 346875 403795 464106 516068

88.3 91.2 93.2 94.5 95.2 95.8 96.4 96.7

507680

50768100.0

584333174970.026

56683697.0

408020

40802100.0

625135174970.02660763897.2

590470

59047100.0

684182174970.026666685

97.4

1 6841821] 174971] 666685]1 . 97.4]

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FISCAL PERIOD

10. TRANSPORTATION RISK STUDY

NRC Program Element Manager: John Cook

NRC Program Subelement Manager: Russell R. Rentschler

CNWRA Subelement Manager: John P. Hageman

Key Personnel: R. Weiner (P.I.), P. LaPlante, J. Buckingham (SwRI)

Subcontractor/Consultant: A. Greenberg


Task 1 - Completion of Overview and Scoving

R. Weiner attended a two-day meeting of the Program Committee ofthe International High-Level Radioactive Waste ManagementConference to be held in Las Vegas, NV, April 8-12, 1990, at whichpapers on transportation risk were reviewed and evaluated. Theinformation and resources regarding transportation continues to beaugmented and updated on a regular basis.

Task 2 - Evaluation and Assessment of Data. Models. and Codes -

Recommendations and Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis

Subtask 2.1 - Evaluation of Data and Databases

Two additional databases have been identified and one of these (thelow-level radioactive waste database from the Conference ofRadiation Protection Officers) is presently being entered into thecomputer. Both of these databases obtain subsequent data for yearsnot covered by the SAND84-7174 database.

Subtask 2.2 - Evaluation of Models and Codes

R. Weiner and P. LaPlante attended a two-day workshop on RADTRAN4.0. RADTRAN is currently being used in the risk calculations forthe Transportation Risk Study (TRS). Periodically the code hasbeen updated and improved by Sandia staff, and the upgrade toRADTRAN 4.0 is expected in mid November. The purpose of thetraining seminar was to familiarize RADTRAN 3.0 users with the newversion of the code. RADTRAN 4.0 contains a LINKS option whichallows complete specification of a route.

Subtask 2.3 - Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis


Task 3 - Analysis of Regulations Governing Radioactive MaterialsTransportation

NRC comments on the preliminary draft of Chapter 2 of the TRS (theanalysis of transportation regulations) were received. Response isbeing prepared.

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Task 4 - Discussion and Analysis of Transportation Alternatives

It was determinedAnalyses" will bediscussed with the

that the material for Chapter 6 "Alternativeincluded in Chapters 4 and 5. This change wasSubelement Project Manager.

Task 5 - Analyses of Radiological Effects of RadioactiveMaterials Transportation

Subtask 5.1-- Radiological Effects and Risk Analysis of NormalTransportation

An initial analysis of scenarios for normal (incident-free)transportation was performed, using the dose calculations done inNUREG-0170 with scenarios developed from the SAND84-7174 database.Preliminary results show that total annual doses from shipments ofthe following radionuclides exceeded both the doses calculated from1975 data and the doses calculated from the 1985 projections ofNUREG-0170:

Am-241, TypeAm-241, TypeCo-57, TypeCo-60, TypeCs-137, TypeI-131, TypeIr-192, TypeMo-99/Tc-99,Xe-133, Type

A package, industrial useB package, industrial useA package, medical useB package, medical useA package, industrial useA package, medical useB package, industrial radioagraphyType A package, medical useA package, medical use

This initial comparison was made in order to compare doses frommore current data with NUREG-0170 doses if the same model is used.Evaluation of possible causes of these differences (includingchanges in RADTRAN, different Transportation Index values, anddifferent numbers of shipments) are being investigated.Interpretation of these data, and further dose calculations, areunderway.

Subtask 5.2 - Radiological Effects and Risk Analysis ofTransportation Accidents

R. Weiner has begun to scope the material for Chapter 5.

Subtask 5.3 - Security and Safeguards Considerations

A. Greenberg has begun work on revision of the material presentedin Chapter 7 of NUREG-0170.

Subtask 5.4 - Radiation Dose and Risk Analysis

Construction of scenarios for representative shipments continues.

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Task 6 - Analysis of Non-Radiological Impacts of RadioactiveMaterials Transportation, and Consideration of HumanFactors

No action to date. Consideration of Human Factors is unfunded.

10.2 Major Problems

None.


R. Weiner and P. LaPlante will continue the RADTRAN analysis ofrepresentative shipments. J. Buckingham will continue thesensitivity analysis during the coming periods. Response to NRCcomments will be completed during the coming period. Response toNRC comments on the Overview of Radiological Effects, Chapter 3,are will be completed.

10.4 Subelement Financial Status

Table 1, below, indicates the financial status of this Element inte context of "ceiling" and "allotted" funds established by theNRC. Table 2 displays planned and actual costs to date on both aper period and cumulative basis. In addition, variances are shownon both a dollar and percentage basis. These data do not includecommitments in the amount of $2,000.








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ITEM I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 | TOTAL

IESTIMATED PERIOD COST | 15,235 15,035 16,369 15,601 21,213 21,154 24,456 22,411 23,887 22,559 22,554 27,844 29,871 | 278,189

JACTUAL PERIOD COST 9,382 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,382|

IVARIANCE, S | 5,853 15,035 16,369 15,601 21,213 21,154 24,456 22,411 23,887 22,559 22,554 27,844 29,871 268,807 |

IVARIANCE, % | 38.4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.6

I--------------------------------------------------------............…----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IESTUMATED FY CUMUL COST | 15,235 30,270 46,639 62,240 83,453 104,607 129,063 151,474 175,361 197,920 220,474 248,318 278,189 | l

IACTUAL FY CUNUL COST 1 9,382 9,382 9,382 9,382 9,382 9,382 9,382 9,382 9,382 9,382 9,382 9,382 9,382 j l

IPERCENT COMPLETE, X | 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.034 |

J VARIANCE, S | 5,853 20,888 37,257 52,858 74,071 95,225 119,681 142,092 165,979 188,538 211,092 238,936 268,807 | l

'9VARIANCE, X | 38.4 69.0 79.9 84.9 88.8 91.0 92.7 93.8 94.6 95.3 95.7 96.2 96.6 | l

NOTES:

1. All Estimated and actual costs exclude award fee.

2. Estimates are taken from the Year 2 Project Plan submitted on 04/04/89 (Revision 1).

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50000 -

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FISCAL PERIOD

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11. RESEARCH

NRC Program Element Manager: William R. Ott

NRC Proiect Officer forGeochemistry Research Project: George F. Birchard

NRC Project Officer forThermohydrologv Research Project: Linda A. Kovach

NRC Project Officer for Integrated WastePackage Experiments Research Project: Phillip R. Reed

NRC Project Officer forSeismic/Rock Mechanics Research Project: Jacob Philip

CNWRA Element Manager: Wesley C. Patrick (Acting Manager)

Key Personnel: B. Brady, F. Dodge, C. Freitas, S. Hsiung, D. Kana,M. Lewis, F. Lyle, H. Manaktala, W. Murphy, P. Nair,R. Pabalan, J. Russell, B. Vanzant, A. Chowdhury,R. Ababou, R. Green

Subcontractors/Consultants: Itasca, ABC, Inc., Ohio State University,University of Arizona, University of Texas-San Antonio


Laboratory experiments for three Center Research Projects continuedto be carried out in Building 57. The experimental facilities forthe Seismic/Rock Mechanics project are set up in the high bay areawithin the Engineering and Material Sciences Division's Building128. Currently the test facility is in operation.

Research Project 1 - Overall Research Plan

Revisions to the Overall Research Plan for Fiscal Years 1990 and1991, with the exception of schedules, were completed and are dueto be submitted to the NRC during the next reporting period. Thestatus of the Project Plans as identified in the Overall ResearchProject Plan, is shown below.

Revised Plan ApprovalProject Title Completion Date StatusRes. 1-Overall Program Plan 09/11/89 ApprovedRes. 2-Geochemistry 01/13/89 ApprovedRes. 3-Thermohydrology 05/12/89 ApprovedRes. 4-Seismic/Rock Mechanics 10/30/89 Submitted to NRCRes. 5-Integrated Waste Package 12/30/88 Revision plannedRes. 6-Stochastic Analysis of 10/26/89 Draft Plan

Unsaturated Flow and submittedTransport

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Res. 7-Geochemical Analog of 10/5/89 Draft PlanContaminant Transport submitted

Res. 8-Long Term Climatological SOW received Project PlanEffects on Ground-Water developmentRecharge and Site Hydrology pending

Research Project 2 - Geochemistry

The primary activity in Period 1 was the preparation of the annualmilestone reports for the modeling and the experimental tasks. Thereport entitled "Constraints on the Chemistry of Groundwater in theUnsaturated Zone at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, and the ProposedRepository at that Site," was submitted to the NRC on October 27,1989, and primarily gives the results of the geochemical modelingactivities during FY89. Preparation of the annual milestone reportfor the experimental task was near completion at the end of thePeriod 1.

W. Murphy initiated a new set of computations with the EQ3/6 codeshe previously modified to incorporate nonisothermal kinetics andRayleigh gas fractionation calculation capabilities. He alsoprepared a poster presentation entitled, "Chemical and MigrationBehavior of Actinides and Fission Products in the Geosphere," whichwill be presented at the Migration '89 Technical Meeting duringNovember 1989. He made a presentation entitled, "Geologic Systemsas Geochemical Systems,' to students at the University of Texas-SanAntonio. Dr. Murphy also attended a SwRI short course on technicalproposal preparation.

Research Project 3 - Thermohydrology

The Task 1 literature report document summarizing thestate-of-knowledge of thermohydrology in unsaturated media wascompleted and sent to NRC. Approximately 50 articles were reviewedand summarized as part of this task. Included in each reviewdocument is a one-page summary of the article and one page offigures or charts which help illustrate the technical aspects ofthe article as they pertain to the thermohydrology researchproject. The summaries will be entered into the Center's TechnicalDocument Index for ease of retrieval, on-line searching and generalaccess and utilization by the NRC and Center staffs.

Additional articles are continuing to be reviewed during the courseof the investigation. Summaries of the reviews will be includedwith the previously mentioned article reviews in the TechnicalDocument Index located at the Center.

The interim letter report describing the present status of thepreliminary separate effects experiments is near completion. Theletter report will describe instrumental evaluation andvisualization experiments completed to date and will include adiscussion of recommendations as to the goals of the separateeffects experiments in the future.

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Laboratory assessment has included dye tracer experiments beingperformed in a glass bead medium. The medium is maintained atnon-isothermal conditions. Initial results indicate that themovement of the dye does occur in an unsaturated, non-isothermalmedium and is a good method for measuring fluid flow.

Laboratory tests using thermochromatic liquid crystal (TLC) beadshave been performed. Use of TLC beads allows for visual detectionof the temperature field and thermal gradients within a mediumduring experimentation. The utility of the TLC beads for thispurpose is substantiated.

A thermal conductivity sensor is being constructed from thermistorsand will be evaluated for use in measuring the thermal conductivityof a medium as related to moisture content. This sensor may alsobe calibrated to suction measurements.

Scoping calculations have been performed on the possibility ofdetermining the water content of a piece of fractured rock bymeasuring the dielectric constant of the rock specimen. Thismethod uses electromagnetic wave reflectometry and is planned fortesting in welded tuff.

Research Project 4 - Seismic/Rock Mechanics Studies

The major activities related to Seismic Rock Mechanics ResearchProject that took place during this reporting period include: (a)the qualification study of computer codes, (b) visit to Luck FridayMine at Mullan, Idaho, (c) the tuff specimens acquisition effort,(d) seismic rock mechanics experimental apparatus, instrumentationdevelopment and (e) Seismic Rock Mechanics Revised Project Planpreparation.

A qualification study of the two-dimensional distinct element codeUDEC against closed-form solutions has been completed during thisreporting period. A technical report for this study of UDEC isunder preparation for submission to NRC. Qualification studies ofthe three-dimensional distinct element code 3DEC and thetwo-dimensional finite element code HONDO continued during thisperiod.

S. Hsiung (CNWRA), B. Brady (Itasca), and W. Vanzant (SwRI) of theSeismic Rock Mechanics group visited the Lucky Friday Mine, Mullan,Idaho on October 17-18, 1989, to inspect it as a prospective sitefor instrumented field studies for (a) dynamic effects onunderground openings, and (b) seismic effects on the groundwater.During this visit, presentations regarding the proposed fieldstudies were made to representatives of the mine site owners andrequirements for execution of the field experiments wereidentified. A trip report is being prepared for submission to NRC.

Through the University of Arizona, verbal permission has beengranted for obtaining jointed welded tuff specimens from the ApacheLeap Site, Arizona. Negotiation is underway for using Boyles Bros.

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Drilling Co., Glendale, Arizona, for collecting tuff specimens fromthe Apache Leap site by large-diameter coring technique.

The seismic rock mechanics experimental apparatus andinstrumentation techniques continued to be tested for variousranges of vertical and horizontal loads using concrete blocks astest specimens. These tests for this custom-made special-purposeapparatus are essential to check its operability and interactionwith the static and dynamic control systems under variousconditions. The experience gained during these tests is being usedto develop a quality assured experimental procedure.

The preparation of the Seismic Rock Mechanics Revised Project Planis near completion and will be submitted to the NRC by October 31,1989.

Research Project 5 - Integrated Waste Package Experiments

During this reporting period the electrochemical testing continuedon a smaller scale. The testing was more geared to obtaining anunderstanding of the limitations of the test methods currentlyunder use by the research community. As a result of the experimentsconducted to date, the IWPE peer review, and the subsequentNRC/Center/Cortest research review meeting on September 26, 1989,it is clear the the limitations of the conventional test methodsfor use in long term predictive methodologies require carefulexamination. Toward this goal, the Center plans to propose arevision to the existing IWPE plan.

The Center is adding two outstanding professionals to the materialscience staff. Dr. Narasi Sridhar will join the staff on November27, 1989 and Dr. Gustavo Cragnolino will be on board in December1989. The proposed modification to the IWPE project plan willinvolve both Dr. Sridhar and Dr. Cragnolino.

The Center materials staff participated in a NRC/DOE technicalexchange meeting on canister materials at the NRC White FlintOffices on October 26, 1989. The meeting provided the Center anopportunity to obtain a status of the materials testing programpursued by DOE. There is some uncertainty about the materials ofchoice for the canister. The test methods used in developing datafor corrosion prediction needs to be evaluated.

Mr. R. E. Browning (NRC) visited the Building 57 experimentalfacilities on October 19, 1989, and was shown the ongoingelectrochemical corrosion tests.

11.2 Major Problems

None.


Discussions will be initiated with NRC IWPE Project Officer, Dr. P.

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Reed, on the proposed IWPE project changes including studies ondealloying and metastability of materials.

The forecast for the next period for the Seismic Rock MechanicsProject includes (a) submission of UDEC qualification study reportto the NRC, (b) submission of instrumented field study proposal toHeckla Mining Co., the owner of Lucky Friday Mines, (c)mobilization for acquisition of tuff specimens from Apache LeapSite, (d) experimental apparatus and instrumentation developmentand preparation for conducting tests on tuff specimens, (e)qualification study. of two-dimensional finite element code HONDOand three-dimensional finite element code SPECTROM 331, and (f)collection of NTS shock data.


Table 1, below, indicates the financial status of the Element/Subelement program in the context of "ceiling" and "allotted" fundsestablished by the NRC. Table 2 displays planned and actual coststo date on both a per period and cumulative basis. In addition,variances are shown on both a dollar and percentage basis. Thereare outstanding subcontractor commitments totalling $2,540 relatedto these projects. The attached figure displays the estimatedcumulative spending plan and the actual cumulative costs to date.


Overalla) Prior Year Unfunded Cost $ 16,276b) FY90 Funds Allocated $ 74,677c) Total FY90 Funds Available $ 90,953



Geochemistrya) Prior Year Unfunded Cost $ 39,228b) FY90 Funds Allocated $ 70,904c) Total FY90 Funds Available $ 110,132



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Thermohvdrologva) Prior Year Unfunded Cost $ 13,126b) FY90 Funds Allocated $ 73,604c) Total FY90 Funds Available $ 86,730



Seismic Rock Mechanicsa) Prior Year Unfunded Cost $ 47,925b) FY90 Funds Allocated $ 105,311c) Total FY90 Funds Available $ 153,236


Recommended Adjustment to $ -0-Complete (+1-)

Integrated Waste Packagea) Prior Year Unfunded Cost $ 65,046b) FY90 Funds Allocated $ 135,504c) Total FY90 Funds Available $ 200,550




"Project Status Report.'c) Sum of (a) and (b)

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........................................................................................................................................] ITEM l 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 l TOTAL I...................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................

JESTIMATED PERIOD COST 1 5491 36066]ACTUAL PERIOD COST 3 13507 0]VARIANCE, $ ] -8016 36066]VARIANCE, % ]-146.0 100.0.......................................

]ESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST] 5491 41557)ACTUAL FY CUMUL COST ] 13507 13507]PERCENT COMPLETE, % ] 0.052 0.052]VARIANCE, S ] -8016 28049]VARIANCE, % ]-146.0 67.5

481140

48114100.0

.......

89670135070.0527616384.9

363590

36359100.0

........

126030135070.052112522

89.3

117330

11733100.0

137762135070.05212425590.2

11185 147870 0

11185 14787100.0 100.0

148947 16373413507 135070.052 0.052135440 150227

90.9 91.8

18746 14624 13949 5076 8067 34459 1 25865430 0 0 0 0 0 1 135071

18746 14624 13949 5076 8067 34459 1 2451471100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 1 94.8]

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182480 197104 211053 216129 224195 258654 ]13507 13507 13507 13507 13507 13507 ]0.052 0.052 0.052 0.052 0.052 0.052168973 183597 197546 202621 210688 245147 ]92.6 93.1 93.6 93.8 94.0 94.8 ]


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I ITEM........................

IESTIMATED PERIOD COST]ACTUAL PERIOD COST]VARIANCE, $]VARIANCE, %]

]ESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST]ACTUAL FY CUMUL COST]PERCENT COMPLETE, %]VARIANCE, $]VARIANCE, %

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13.................... ........................................................ .. ...... . . . . . . .

1821919634-1415-7.8

18219196340.080-1415-7.8

19041 190410 0

19041 19041100.0 100.0

37260 5630119634 196340.080 0.08017625 3666647.3 65.1

170410

17041100.0

73341196340.0805370773.2

17041 19041 190410 0 0

17041 19041 19041100.0 100.0 100.0

90382 109423 12846419634 19634 196340.080 0.080 0.08070748 89789 10882978.3 82.1 84.7

189280

18928100.0

147392196340.08012775886.7

189280

18928100.0

166320196340.08014668688.2

189280

18928100.0

185249196340.080165614

89.4

209280

20928100.0

206177196340.080186543

90.5

189280

18928100.0

225105196340.080

20547191.3

206840

20684100.0

245789196340.080

22615492.0

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1 24578911 1963411 2261541] 92.01

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I ITEM I 1 2 3

lESTIMATED PERIOD COST 1 15938 16795 17511)ACTUAL PERIOD COST l 17324 0 0]VARIANCE, $ l -1386 16795 17511]VARIANCE, % l -8.7 100.0 100.0

]ESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST 15938 32733 50243)ACTUAL FY CUMUL COST 17324 17324 17324IPERCENT COMPLETE, % 0.068 0.068 0.068)VARIANCE, S -1386 15409 32920]VARIANCE, % 1 -8.7 47.1 65.5

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182720

18272100.0

68516173240.0685119274.7

17067 17442 16982 17020 239770 0 0 0 0

17067 17442 16982 17020 23977100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

... . . . . . . . . . . . ..........

85582 103024 120006 137026 16100317324 17324 17324 17324 173240.068 0.068 0.068 0.068 0.06868258 85700 102682 119703 14367979.8 83.2 85.6 87.4 89.2

255830

25583100.0

186586173240.068169262

90.7

208070

20807100.0

207394173240.06819007091.6

229640

22964100.0.......

230357173240.068

21303392.5

24971 1 25532810 1 173241

24971 1 2380041100.0 1 93.21

...................

255328 1 117324 l l0.068 l l

238004 1 193.2 1 1

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3704-030 SEISMIC Element Status Cost Report

...................................................................................................................... ....... ...........I ITEM I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 TOTAL I~~.. ............. ................................. ..... ........... .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .IESTIMATED PERIOD COST ] 31113 32745]ACTUAL PERIOD COST 39249 0]VARIANCE, S -8136 32745]VARIANCE, % l -26.1 100.0.......................................

]ESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST] 31113 63858]ACTUAL FY CUMUL COST ] 39249 39249]PERCENT COMPLETE, % 0.107 0.107]VARIANCE, $ -8136 24609]VARIANCE, % -26.1 38.5

267480

26748100.0

......

90606392490.1075135756.7

277480

27748100.0

118353392490.1077910466.8

259730

25973100.0

. ......

144326392490.107105077

72.8

300380

30038100.0

........

174365392490.107135116

77.5

26860 26172 28516 27376 26860 30995 23984 1 365127]0 0 0 0 0 0 01 392491

26860 26172 28516 27376 26860 30995 23984 1 3258781100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 1 89.31

.... ....... ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

201225 227396 255912 283289 310149 341144 365127 ] ]39249 39249 39249 39249 39249 39249 39249 ]0.107 0.107 0.107 0.107 0.107 0.107 0.107 1161976 188148 216663 244040 270900 301895 325878 180.5 82.7 84.7 86.1 87.3 88.5 89.3 ]

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3704-040 WASTE PACKAGE Element Status Cost Report

I ITEM I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 TOTAL ]......................................... ......................- - -...-......- - - - - -......- - - -....-..- - - - - - - - -..........- -...................- - - - - - - -................ .......- - - - - - - -.......-............- - - -..... ........... ...

]ESTIMATED PERIOD COST ])ACTUAL PERIOD COST]VARIANCE, $ ]]VARIANCE, % l..........................

IESTIMATED FY CUMUL COST]IACTUAL FY CUMUL COSTPERCENT COMPLETE, % ]]VARIANCE, $ ]]VARIANCE, % ]

320927456

2463676.8

.......

320927456

0.0162463676.8

36030 36030 37030 34030 37030 351430 0 0 0 0 0

36030 36030 37030 34030 37030 35143100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

..........................................

68122 104153 141183 175214 212244 2473877456 7456 7456 7456 7456 7456

0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.01660666 96697 133727 167757 204788 23993189.1 92.8 94.7 95.7 96.5 97.0

361430

36143100.0

........

2835307456

0.016276074

97.4

361430

36143100.0

........

3196737456

0.016312217

97.7

351430

35143100.0

3548167456

0.016347360

97.9

351430

35143100.0

3899597456

0.016382502

98.1

371430

37143100.0

........

4271027456

0.016419645

98.3

424010

42401100.0

4695037456

0.016462046

98.4

II

II

469503]7456]

462046198.41

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3704-000 OVERALL - FY 90

Estimate vs. Actual

* r rpi # r r% r% l r% r% r m

C

DOLLARS i500004

I I -- - I I I - I --- -- - I I 1 I-

-e AVAILABLE

- ESTIMATE

-* ACTUAL

1000004

500004

noI I I I I I Ii 2 3 4 5 6

FISCAL

7 8 9 1O it 12 13

PERIOD

C /I C

3704-010 GEOCHEM - FY 90

Estimate vs. Actual250000G ) 3 0 0 a 0 a a a a a 0 o

200000

i50ooo -e- AVAILABLE

DOLLARS -+- ESTIMATE

100000 -x- ACTUAL

50000- -

0 . , I , , , l1 2 3 4 5 6 7 B 9 10 It 12 13

FISCAL PERIOD

C

3704-020 THERMO - FY 90

Estimate vs. Actual

c I

300000

2500000-

200000-

F% P. P. P. P. P% P% P. P P. P P

DOLLARS i5oooo00

.- 1J ~ ~ 1J - I- %J J w W~ w. w~ IJ I

I I ~I I I I I I I I I I I

-E AVAILABLE

-+ ESTIMATE

*F ACTUAL

100000-4

50000 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

FISCAL PERIOD

(

3704-030 SEISMIC - FY 90

Estimate vs. Actual

c

400000 -

350000

300000 -

250000

DOLLARS 200000

150000 -

100000 -

50000-

k f% r% f9 f9 # %#9 # 9 f

S I Sa I 2 I I

-e AVAILABLE

+ ESTIMATE

*F ACTUAL

u-I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 10 11 12 13

FISCAL PERIOD

(:

3704-040 WASTE PACKAGE - FY 90

Estimate vs. Actual

(

500000-

400000-

350000-

0% 300000-0%

DOLLARS 250000-

200000 -

150000 -

100000 -

50000-

% r% f1% 19 1 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 1

F

{- AVAILABLE

-+ ESTIMATE

*x ACTUAL

u r n r I I IB B-

1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8

FISCAL PERIOD

9 10 11 12 13