ML21139A246

RAI Responses Aco 21-0010 2-26-21

ML21139A246
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Site:	07007004
Issue date:	02/26/2021
From:	Karen Fitch American Centrifuge Operating
To:	Sabrina Atack Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
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ML21153A058	List: ML21139A246
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ACO 21-0010, EPID L-2020-SPR-0009
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Safeguards Information Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Official Use Only Information and Export Controlled Information

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• of Nuclear Power February 26, 2021 ACO 21-0010 ATTN: Document Control Desk Ms. Sabrina D. Atack, Director Division of Security Operations Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 American Centrifuge Plant; Docket Number 70-7004; License Number SNM-2011 Supplement to American Centrifuge Operating, LLC Security Plan License Amendment Request - EPID #L-2020-SPR-0009 INFORMATION TRANSMITTED HEREWITH IS PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AS SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION PURSUANT TO 10 CFR 73.22 AND AS SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION PURSUANT TO 10 CFR 2.390 AND AS EXPORT CONTROLED INFORMATION PURSUANT TO 10 CFR PART 810

Dear Ms. Atack:

The purpose of this letter is to provide supplemental proposed changes to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for review and approval to address requests for additional information (RAIs) for American Centrifuge Operating, LLCs (ACO) SP-3605-0042, Security Plan for the Physical Protection of Special Nuclear Material at the American Centrifuge Plant.

On January 26, 2021, staff from the NRC and ACO held a conference call to discuss clarifications needed for ACOs submittal dated December 29, 2020 (Reference 1). Additional closed staff discussions were held on February 8, 2021.

On January 29, 2021 (Reference 2), the NRC issued a summary of supplemental requests for additional information (RAIs) for ACOs response. ACOs responses to the NRCs RAIs for SP-3605-0042 are being provided as Enclosure 1 of this letter. Enclosure 2 provides supplemental proposed changes to SP-3605-0042. Newly proposed changes from the previously submitted plan are noted with revision bars in the right-hand margin.

Document/matter transmitted contains Safeguards Information Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Official Use Only Information and Export Controlled Information When separated from enclosures, this cover letter is uncontrolled.

American Centrifuge Operating, LLC 3930 U.S. Route 23 South - P.O. Box 628 Piketon, OH 45661

Safeguards Information Security-Related Information - Withhold Under IO CFR 2.390 Official Use Only Information and Export Controlled Information Ms. Sabrina D. Atack February 26, 2021 ACO 21-0010, Page 2 contains Security-Related Information and, in accordance with the guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), contains Official Use Only information. Therefore, ACO requests this enclosure be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 2.390(d)(l). contains Safeguards Information and ACO requests this enclosure be withheld from public disclosure and protected pursuant to 10 CFR 73 .22. Additionally, Enclosure 2 has been determined, in accordance with the guidance provided by the DOE, to contain Export Controlled Information and must be protected from disclosure per the requirements of 10 CFR Part 810.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (740) 897-3859.

Sincerely,

~YSi'M Kelly L. Fitch Regulatory Manager

Enclosures:

As stated

References:

1. ACO 20-0038 from K.L. Wiehle-Fitch to J. Lubinski (NRC) regarding Supplement to American Centrifuge Operating, LLC Security Plan License Amendment Request- EPID #L-2020-SPR-0009, dated December 29, 2020

2. NRC Memo from Y. Faraz to T.D. Naquin regarding January 26, 2021, Telephone Call Summary: Centrus Energy Corp. Physical Security Plan for the American Centrifuge Plant in Piketon Ohio, dated January 29, 2021 Document/matter transmitted contains Safeguards Information Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Official Use Only Information and Export Controlled Information When separated from enclosures, this cover letter is uncontrolled.

Safeguards Information Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Official Use Only Information and Export Controlled Information Mr. Sabrina D. Atack February 26, 2021 ACO 21-0010, Page 3 cc (without enclosures, unless otherwise noted):

K. Everly, NRC HQ (Enclosures)

Y. Faraz, NRC HQ S. Greene, NE-32 S. Harlow, DOE J. Hutson, DOE M. McCune, NE-OR1, NE-ORSO N. Pitoniak, NRC Region II L. Pitts, NRC Region II (Enclosures)

R. K. Shears, DOE E. St. Clair, DOE C. Teal, NRC HQ R. Womack, NRC Region II T. Vukovinsky, NRC Region II Document/matter transmitted contains Safeguards Information Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Official Use Only Information and Export Controlled Information When separated from enclosures, this cover letter is uncontrolled.

Safeguards Information and Export Controlled Information Enclosure 2 of ACO 21-0010 Proposed Changes to SP-3605-0042, Security Plan for the Physical Protection of Special Nuclear Material at the American Centrifuge Plant EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION Controlled by: DOE, 10 CFR Part 810 This document contains information within the purview of the International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) 22 CFR §120-130, the Department of Energy (DOE), 10 CFR §810, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), 10 CFR §110 or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 15 CFR §730-774 and is export controlled. It may not be transferred to foreign persons in the U.S. or abroad without specific approval of a knowledgeable export control reviewing official and/or unless an export license or license exception is obtained/available from the appropriate Licensing Agency.

Violations may result in administrative, civil, or criminal penalties. Limit dissemination to U.S. Government employees and contractors. The cognizant program manager must approve other dissemination. This notice shall not be separated from the attached document.

Reviewer: John Lockwood / #1014 Date: 02/25/2021 Name/Authorization #

Safeguards Information determination made by:

Name/Title: John Lockwood/Classification Officer Organization: ACO Date: 02/25/2021 WARNING: Violation of section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act, Safeguards Information is subject to civil and criminal penalties.

Safeguards Information and Export Controlled Information