ML18117A046
| ML18117A046 | |
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| Issue date: | 04/26/2018 |
| From: | NRC/RGN-II |
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| Download: ML18117A046 (13) | |
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Licensee Performance Review (LPR)
URENCO USA Eunice, NM April 26, 2018
Agenda
- NRC - Introductions
- NRC - Mission
- NRC - LPR Process
- NRC - Current Performance and LPR Results
- URENCO USA - Response to NRC Review
- NRC - Public Question and Answer Session
- NRC - Closing Remarks 2
NRCs Mission The NRC licenses and regulates the Nation's civilian use of radioactive materials to protect public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the environment.
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LPR Process
- Review enforcement actions issued during the assessment period to assess safety and security performance.
- Identify areas requiring additional regulatory oversight.
- Communicate results and planned actions to the licensee and the public.
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LPR Process (continues)
Performance Areas
- Safety Operations
- Safeguards
- Radiological Controls
- Facility Support
- Other Areas 5
Current Performance Assessment Period January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017 6
URENCO USA Current LPR (Inspection Effort)
Inspection Area Hours (last 2 years)
Operational Safety 123 Maintenance and Surveillance 61 Radiation Protection 55 Radioactive Waste Management 32 Effluent Control and Environmental Protection 55 Emergency Preparedness 59 Evaluation of Exercises and Drills 55 Fire Protection (Annual) 78 Plant Modifications 59 Material Control & Accountability 129 Nuclear Criticality Safety 118 Transportation 23 Information Security 91 Total 938 7
URENCO USA Current LPR (Additional Inspection Effort)
- An additional inspection was conducted in April 2017 to review the evaluation of Natural Phenomena Hazards (NPH) in Fuel Cycle Facilities
- Temporary Instruction (TI) 2600/16
- NRC Generic Letter (GL) 2015-01
- 25 direct inspection hours expended 8
LPR Results
- URENCO, Inc. continues to conduct licensed activities safely and securely; protecting public health and the environment.
- URENCO, Inc. has established satisfactory performance. No areas needing improvement were identified.
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NRC Response NRC Inspections in 2018:
- NRC Core inspection program [IMC 2600 Appendix B]
- Information Security Supplemental
- Corrective Action Program Inspection 10
URENCO USA Response 11
Questions?
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Meeting Feedback
- Several methods available to provide comments/feedback associated with this presentation:
- Directly to Kevin Kirchbaum at Kevin.Kirchbaum@nrc.gov or 404-997-4641, and
- Blank feedback forms will be provided to individuals who directly contacted the NRC for registration to the Webinar.
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