June 20 1997

Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited

JNFL announced that it filed an application to modify the design and construction of its reprocessing facility with the director general of the Science and Technology Agency today.

The reason for the modifications is to improve maintenance procedures for structures and facilities at reprocessing plants which have already been approved. Modifications will be reflected in design drawings for the plants. Primary modifications relate to the following:

(1) Modifications to the size and location of doors and walls in the Head End Building.

(2) Modifications to the positioning of rooms around the laundry area in the Access Control Building.

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Chronology of Applications and Authorizations for Reprocessing Facility Design and Construction

1992
December 24	Reprocessing facility operator approval granted
1993
January 13	First design and construction application files
April 14	First approval granted
April 28	Construction of the reprocessing plant begins
July 30	Second design and construction application filed
December 27	Second approval granted
1994
April 12	Third design and construction application filed
July 22	Third approval granted
October 21	First modification of design and construction application filed
November 25	First modification approval granted
1995
April 18	Second modification of design and construction application filed
April 28	Second modification approval granted
May 22	Fourth design and construction application filed
September 26	Fourth approval granted
1996
February 28	Fifth design and construction application filed
August 8	Third modification of design and construction application filed
September 20	Third modification approval granted
1997
May 27	Fifth approval granted

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