Initial Site-Specific De-Inventory Report for Big Rock Point Report No.: RPT-3014537-002
A sensitivity analysis was performed on the MUA results to examine the impact on the rankings of the routes created by changes in the weighting of metrics used to evaluate the routes (e.g., transport to rail costs, public acceptability of route, etc.). The sensitivity analysis showed no impact to the top two and bottom positions in the rankings of the routes, however there was some changes between the second option routes from Petoskey, MI (those that used CSX for rail) and the two route options from Gaylord, MI. This indicates a robust ranking for the top two routes, but some variability between the remaining HHT routes. Nevertheless, given this assessment is based on present conditions, which are subject to temporal changes, and the HHT routes all scored fairly close to one another, the main conclusion drawn from this assessment is that an HHT route is favored over a barge route from the BRP ISFSI and the exact destination for this HHT shipment will depend on the condition of the transload site and rail line serving that site at the time an actual shipment is scheduled to occur. Based on this result, a concept of operations and recommended budget and spending plan are detailed for the removal of SNF and GTCC LLW from the BRP site utilizing the shipment route by HHT to Petoskey, MI and then by rail via Durand, MI to GCUS. The total estimated budget for the whole BRP campaign organized over 36 weeks is $7.3M (2017). A security plan and procedures as well as an emergency response and preparedness plan for the prospective shipments are also documented in this assessment. Finally, the recommended next steps are identified for the process of initiating the removal of the SNF and GTCC LLW from the BRP site.
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Initial Site-Specific De-Inventory Report for Big Rock Point May 10, 2017
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