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May 15, 2017 MAY \ 11011 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV ATTN: Director, Division of Nuclear Materials Safety Nuclear Material Licensing Branch 1600 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-4511 DNMS · ·b foster · · wheeler SUBJECT: Notice of Indirect Change of Control for U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Radioactive Materials License Number 02-29087-01 Dear Sir or Madam: U.S. NRC guidance found in NUREG-1556, Volume 15, Revision 1, "Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses, Guidance About Changes of Control and About Bankruptcy Involving Byproduct, Source, or Special Nuclear Material License" and in NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2014-08, Revision 1, "Regulatory Requirements for Transfer of Control (Change of Ownership) of Specific Material Licenses" require notice to, and request for approval of, change of control of a licensee, whether direct or indirect. Amee Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. is hereby notifying, and requesting written consent, from the NRC for an indirect change of control for the subject license. The information in this submittal provides details about the impending indirect change of control; provides specific information requested in Appendix E of NUREG-1556, and describes changes in the organization that exercises control over the licensed program. Indirect Change of Control of License 02-29087-01 During the second half of CY17, the shares of Amee Foster Wheeler, PLC, will be bought and controlled by John Wood Group, PLC. The licensee, Amee Foster Wheeler Environment and Infrastructure, Inc., is owned through a series of subsidiaries, by Amee Foster Wheeler, PLC. Thus, on the closing date, the licensee will transition from the indirect control of Amee Foster Wheeler, PLC, to the indirect control of John Wood Group, PLC. It is not anticipated, at this time, that of the licensee, nor the direct control of the subject license, will change. Cl Immediate Release JI Nonna! Relea11 Amee Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. 4600 East Washington Street, Suite 600 Phoenix, Arizona 85034 Tel +1 602 733 6000 Fax +1 602 733 6100 www.amecfw.com NON-PUBLIC 0 A.3 Sensitive-Security Related 0 A.7 Sensitive Internal 0 Reviewer:Aqtz- Date: r ... i.2 -1 q- lh594752

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May 15, 2017

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV ATTN: Director, Division of Nuclear Materials Safety Nuclear Material Licensing Branch 1600 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-4511

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SUBJECT: Notice of Indirect Change of Control for U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Radioactive Materials License Number 02-29087-01

Dear Sir or Madam:

U.S. NRC guidance found in NUREG-1556, Volume 15, Revision 1, "Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses, Guidance About Changes of Control and About Bankruptcy Involving Byproduct, Source, or Special Nuclear Material License" and in NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2014-08, Revision 1, "Regulatory Requirements for Transfer of Control (Change of Ownership) of Specific Material Licenses" require notice to, and request for approval of, change of control of a licensee, whether direct or indirect.

Amee Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. is hereby notifying, and requesting written consent, from the NRC for an indirect change of control for the subject license. The information in this submittal provides details about the impending indirect change of control; provides specific information requested in Appendix E of NUREG-1556, and describes changes in the organization that exercises control over the licensed program.

Indirect Change of Control of License 02-29087-01

During the second half of CY17, the shares of Amee Foster Wheeler, PLC, will be bought and controlled by John Wood Group, PLC. The licensee, Amee Foster Wheeler Environment and Infrastructure, Inc., is owned through a series of subsidiaries, by Amee Foster Wheeler, PLC. Thus, on the closing date, the licensee will transition from the indirect control of Amee Foster Wheeler, PLC, to the indirect control of John Wood Group, PLC. It is not anticipated, at this time, that the~ of the licensee, nor the direct control of the subject license, will change. Cl Immediate Release

JI Nonna! Relea11

Amee Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. 4600 East Washington Street, Suite 600 Phoenix, Arizona 85034 Tel +1 602 733 6000 Fax +1 602 733 6100 www.amecfw.com

NON-PUBLIC 0 A.3 Sensitive-Security Related 0 A.7 Sensitive Internal

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Information needed by NRC for Transfer and Control (from Appendix E of NUREG-1556)

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1. Describe any planned changes in the organization, including but not limited to, transfer of stocks or assets and mergers, change in members on Board of Directors, etc. Provide the new licensee name, mailing address, and contact information, including phone numbers. Clearly identffy when the amendment request is due to a name change only.

As described previously, this is an indirect change of control whereby the stock shares of the licensee's parent company, Amee Foster Wheeler, PLC, will be bought by John Wood Group, PLC. The licensee name, address, contact information and personnel overseeing and implementing the license, will not change.

2. Describe any changes in personnel or duties that relate to the licensed program. Include training and experience for new personnel and any changes in the training program.

No changes to personnel, including the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO}, or duties of the personnel, will change because of this indirect change of control. No changes will take place to the training program.

3. Describe any changes in the location, facilities, equipment, radiation safety program, use, possession, waste management, or other procedures that relate to the license program.

No changes to the location, facilities, equipment, radiation safety program, use, possession, waste management, or other procedures that relate to the licensed program will result from this indirect change of control.

4. Describe the status of the licensee's facilities, equipment, and radiation safety program, including any known contamination and whether decontamination will occur prior to transfer. Include the status of calibrations, leak tests, area surveys, wipe tests, training, quality control, and related records.

Nothing regarding Amee Foster Wheeler's radiation safety program, including facilities and equipment, will change as a result of this indirect change of control. Calibrations, leak tests, area surveys, wipe tests, training, quality control and related records are current and no change will occur to the maintenance of these items.

5. If current decommissioning funding plans (DFP) will be changed as a result of the transfer, the revised DFP should be submitted. If other financial assurance

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documents will be changed as a result of the transfer, confirm that all financial assurance instruments associated with the license will be held in the transferee's name before the license is transferred, and as required by 10 CFR 30.35(f), the licensee must, within 30 davs. submit financial instruments reflecting such changes.

The subject license does not require any DFP or other financial assurance documents or instruments.

6. Confirm that all records concerning the safe and effective decommissioning of the facility will be transferred to the transferee or to NRC, as appropriate. These records include documentation of surveys of ambient radiation levels and fixed and/or removable contamination, including methods and sensitivity.

All records associated with the subject license will remain with the licensee. As this is an indirect change of control, there will be no transfer of any records associated with the change.

7. Confirm that both transferor and transferee agree to transferring control of the licensed material and activity, and the conditions of transfer, and the transferee has been made aware of any open inspection items and its responsibility for possible enforcement actions.

Both the transferor and transferee agree to transferring control of the licensed material and activities. There are no open inspection items associated with the subject license.

8. Confirm that the transferee will abide by all constraints, conditions, requirements, representations, and commitments of the transferor or that the transferee will submit a complete description of the proposed licensed program.

The transferee will abide by all constraints, conditions, requirements, representations, and commitments of the transferor.

9. The transferee, in the case of fuel cycle facilities, shall provide documentation showing that it is financially qualified to conduct normal operations. The information can be in the form of income statements and balance sheet forecasts.

The subject license is not a fuel cycle facility license so this is not applicable.

Changes in the Organization that Exercises Control over the Licensed Program

There will be no changes in the organization that exercises control over the licensed program. The written program to implement the license will not change. The RSO will not change.

Amee Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. 4600 East Washington Street, Suite 600 Phoenix, Arizona 85034 Tel +1 602 733 6000 Fax +1 602 733 6100 www.amecfw.com

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If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing this amendment request, please do not hesitate to contact me at (602) 733-6107.

Sincerely,

Amee Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.

Thomas D. Bemrich Corporate Radiation Safety Officer P: 602 733-6107 F: 602 733-6100 E: [email protected]

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ORIGIN ID:INWA (602) 733-6115 ZACHARY MANTHEY AMEC FOSTER WHEELER E&I, INC. 4600 E WASHINGTON ST SUITE 600 PHOENIX AZ. 85034 UNITED STATES US

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NRC FORM 532 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (OS.2016) .,?·-..

.~ \ f~~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT • RECEIPT OF CORRESPONDENCE Ii •

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Name and Address of Applicant and/or Licensee Date

I 05/18/2017 l Mr. Thomas D. Bemrich License Number{s} Corporate Radiation Safety Officer I 02-29087-01 I AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment &

Mail Control Number~s: Infrastructure, Inc. I 4600 East Washington Street, Suite 600 I w4n2

Phoenix, Arizona 85034 Licensing and/or Technical Reviewer or Branch

ICHill I This is to acknowledge receipt of your: 0 Letter and/or D Application Dated: 05/15/2017

The initial processing, which included an administrative review, has been performed.

0 Amendment D Termination D New License D Renewal

D There were no administrative omissions Identified during our initial review.

D This is to acknowledge receipt of your application for renewal of the material(s) license identified above. Your application is deemed timely filed, and accordingly, the license will not expire until final action has been taken by this office.

D Your application for a new NRC license did not include your taxpayer identification number. Please complete and submit NRC Form 531, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number, located at the following link: bttp://www.nrc.gov/readlng-rm/doc-cQllectioas/fQrms/nrc531 .pdf

Follow the instructions on the form for submission.

D The following administrative omissions have been identified:

Your application has been assigned the above listed MAIL CONTROL NUMBER. When calling to inquire about this action, please refer to this control number. Your application has been forwarded to a technical reviewer. Please note that the technical review, which is normally completed within 180 days for a renewal application (90 days for all other requests), may identify additional omissions or require additional information. If you have any questions concerning the processing of your application, our contact information is listed below:

Region IV U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission DNMS/NMSB - B 1600 E. Lamar Boulevard Arlington, TX 76011-4511 (817) 200-1209 or (817) 200-1140

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License Fee Worksheet - License Fee Transmittal A. REGION

1. APPLICATION AITACHED ApplicanVLicensee: AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment &

Received Date: 05/15/2017 Docket Number: 3033797 Mail Control Number: 594752 License Number: 02-29087-01 Action Type: Amendment

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