ML21271A236

Request for Early Authorization to Introduce Radioactive Source Material Into American Centrifuge Operating, Llc'S High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Demonstration Program

ML21271A236
Person / Time
Site:	07007004
Issue date:	09/27/2021
From:	Snider M American Centrifuge Operating
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
References
ACO 21-0048
Download: ML21271A236 (2)

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Security- Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390

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• of Nuclea r Power September 27, 2021 ACO 21-0048 ATTN: Document Control Desk Mr. John W. Lubinski, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 American Centrifuge Plant; Docket Number 70-7004; License Number SNM-2011 Request for Early Authorization to Introduce Radioactive Source Material into American Centrifuge Operating, LLC's High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Demonstration Program INFORMATION TRANSMITTED HEREWITH IS PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AS CONFIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND/OR TRADE SECRETS PURSUANT TO 10 CFR 2.390

Dear Mr. Lubinski:

The purpose of this letter is to request U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approval to introduce radioactive sources into American Centrifuge Operating, LLC's (ACO) High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Demonstration cascade. This authorization supports full operability testing of the Criticality Accident Alarm System (CAAS) needed to support the final implementation efforts of the Nuclear Criticality Safety program as described in our approved license application and supporting documents.

As required under NRC Materials License (SNM-2011) Condition 11, NRC Region II performed the necessary operational readiness reviews to support this authorization to introduce radioactive sources. The program inspection occurred during the week of July 26, 2021 and the final implementation inspection occurred on September 21, 2021 in Piketon, Ohio. Additionally, as required within Condition 11, the required 120-day advance notification of ACO's plan to introduce uranium hexafluoride into any module of the facility occurred on July 8, 2021 (Reference 1). provides the specific radioactive source information being sought for approval. These radioactive sources are adequately covered under Amendment 13 of our Materials License (SNM-2011 ). Enclosure 1 contains Security-Related Information; therefore, ACO requests this enclosure be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to 10 Code ofFederal Regulations (CFR) 2.390( d)(l ).

Document/matter transmitted contains Security - Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 When separated from enclosure, this cover letter is uncontrolled.

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

Security- Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Mr. John W. Lubinski September 27, 2021 ACO 21-0048, Page 2 After the NRC staff has had an opportunity to review Enclosure 1 and receives the Region II final operational readiness inspection report for the Radiation Protection program, ACO is available to support a discussion to address any questions or clarify issues to support the final authorization for the introduction of radioactive source material by November 5, 2021.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (740) 897-4564 or Kelly Fitch at (740) 897-3859.

Sincerely, Mathew D. Snider Enrichment Operations Plant Manager

Enclosure:

As stated

Reference:

1. ACO 21-0035 from M. Snider to J.W. Lubinski (NRC) regarding Advanced notice of American Centrifuge Operating, LLC's intent to introduce UF6 in the High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Demonstration cascade, dated July 8, 2021 cc (without enclosure, unless otherwise noted):

Y. Faraz, NRC HQ (Enclosure)

S. Harlow, DOE-NE J. Hutson, Contract Support (Enclosure)

N. Pitoniak, NRC Region II (Enclosure)

L. Pitts, NRC Region II (Enclosure)

K. Shears, DOE-NE E. St. Clair, DOE Contract Support J. Tobin, NRC HQ (Enclosure)

R. Womack, NRC Region II (Enclosure)

T. Vukovinsky, NRC Region II (Enclosure)

Document/matter transmitted contains Security - Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 When separated from enclosure, this cover letter is uncontrolled.