ML21293A169
| ML21293A169 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07007004 |
| Issue date: | 10/19/2021 |
| From: | Chutima Taylor NRC/RGN-II/DFFI |
| To: | Snider M American Centrifuge Operating |
| References | |
| IR 2021008 | |
| Download: ML21293A169 (8) | |
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M. Snider 2 October 19, 2021 Mr. Mathew Snider General Manager/Operations Manager American Centrifuge Operating, LLC 3930 U.S. Route 23 South P.O. Box 628 Mail Stop 7560 Piketon, OH 45661
SUBJECT:
AMERICAN CENTRIFUGE PLANT - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 07007004/2021008
Dear Mr. Snider:
On September 24, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at American Centrifuge Operating, LLCs Piketon facility and discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
No violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Cynthia D. Taylor, Chief Projects Branch 1 Division of Fuel Facility Inspection Docket No. 07007004 License No. SNM-2011
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ML21293A169 x Non-Sensitive x Publicly Available x SUNSI Review Sensitive Non-Publicly Available OFFICE RII/DFFI/PB1 RII/DFFI/PB1 NAME R. Womack C. Taylor DATE 10/7/2021 10/7/2021 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Inspection Report Docket Number: 07007004 License Number: SNM-2011 Report Number: 07007004/2021008 Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-008-0004 Licensee: American Centrifuge Operating, LLC Facility: American Centrifuge Plant Location: Piketon, Ohio Inspection Dates: September 22, 2021 to September 24, 2021 Inspector: R. Womack, Fuel Facility Inspector Approved By: Cynthia D. Taylor, Chief Projects Branch 1 Division of Fuel Facility Inspection Enclosure
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a NRC inspection at American Centrifuge Plant, in accordance with the fuel cycle facility inspection program. This is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of licensed fuel cycle facilities. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/materials/fuel-cycle-fac.html for more information.
List of Violations No violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items None 2
INSPECTION SCOPES Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision (Rev.) histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Inspections were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2600, Fuel Cycle Facility Operational Safety and Safeguards Inspection Program. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
RADIOLOGICAL CONTROLS 88030 - Radiation Protection The inspectors evaluated selected aspects of the licensees radiation protection (RP) program to verify compliance with selected portions of 10 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 20 and 70, Chapter 4, Radiation Protection, of the facilitys license application, and applicable licensee procedures. The purpose of this inspection was to review aspects of the licensee's RP program related to the requirements for possession and leak testing of sealed sources.
Instrument Calibration (IP Section 02.07)
The inspectors reviewed the licensees calibration records for RP instruments to verify if calibrations were in compliance with 10 CFR 20.1501 and Section 4.3.4, "Radiation Protection Instrumentation," of the license application. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed the following documents:
- calibration record of one Eberline RO-20 ion chambers;
- calibration record of two Ludlum Model 12 survey meters with Geiger-Mueller detectors;
- calibration record of two Ludlum Model 12S microR survey meters; and
- calibration record of two Ludlum Model 12 survey meters with Alpha scintillation detectors.
Instruments and Equipment (IP Section 02.08)
The inspectors reviewed the licensees use of radiation detection instruments and equipment to verify if equipment and records were in compliance with 10 CFR 20.1501 and Section 4.3.4, "Radiation Protection Instrumentation," of the license application. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed the following records:
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- survey instrument capabilities are appropriate for the type and intensity of radiation measured; and
- work authorization for the radiation lab, industrial hygiene, and instrument and calibration support for services provided to American Centrifuge Operating, LLC.
Radiation Surveys (IP Section 02.14)
The inspectors reviewed the licensees radiation protection instrumentation procedures to verify if requirements in the procedures are in accordance with 10 CFR 20.1501 and Section 4.3.4, "Radiation Protection Instrumentation," of the licensees application. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed the following:
- requirements in Section 4.3.4 of the license application in order to verify if implementing procedures effectively execute the requirements in the license application;
- procedure, ACD2-HP-011, Operation of Ludlum Model 12 Survey Meter with Ludlum Model 44-9 or Ludlum Model 43-5 Probe, Rev. 3; and
- sealed source program management requirements listed in ACD2-HP-012, Radioactive Source Control, Rev. 3.
Sealed Sources (IP Section 02.16)
The inspectors observed sealed source storage areas and reviewed procedures related to the licensees storage and control of NRC licensed sealed sources to verify if sealed source control was in compliance with 10 CFR 20.1903(c) and Section 4.8.3, "Radioactive Source Control," of the licensee application. Specifically, the inspectors performed the following:
- observed the sealed source storage area;
- reviewed the requirements of Section 4.8.3 of the license application in order to verify if implementing procedures effectively execute the requirements in the license application;
- reviewed the proposed quantities and types of sealed source radionuclides requested; and
- reviewed the personnel and key control requirements of procedure ACD2-HP-012, Radioactive Source Control, Rev. 3.
INSPECTION RESULTS No issues were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
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- On September 22, 2021, the inspectors presented the NRC inspection results to Matt Snider, General Manager/Operations Manager, and other members of the licensee staff.
- On September 30, 2021, the inspectors presented additional inspection details to Kelly Fitch, Regulatory Affairs.
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DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Rev.
Procedure 88030 Calibration FBP-RP-PRO- Model 12 with Thin Window Rev. 5 Records 00034-F01 Geiger-Mueller Detector Calibration Certificate Calibration FBP-RP-PRO- Ludlum 12 with an Alpha Rev. 4 Records 00093-F01 Scintillation Contamination Detector Calibration Certificate Calibration FBP-RP-PRO- Model 12S Calibration Certificate Rev. 5 Records 00094-F01 Calibration FBP-RP-PRO- Eberline RO-20 Calibration Rev. 5 Records 00096-F01 Certification Miscellaneous RWA 905707 Radiation Laboratory and Industrial Hygiene / Instrument and Calibration Support Procedures ACD2-HP-011 Operation of Ludlum Model 12 Rev. 3 Survey Meter with Ludlum Model 44-9 or Ludlum Model 43-5 Probe ACD2-HP-012 Radioactive Source Control Rev. 3 6