ML22101A269

Uusa 2022 Lpr Slides Presentation

ML22101A269
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Issue date:	04/11/2022
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Licensee Performance Review (LPR)

Urenco USA (UUSA)

Eunice, NM April 13, 2022 Revised 04/14/2022 to correct the table of inspection hours, slide 7.

Meeting Purpose

• Communicate the results of Urenco USAs performance over the past 2 years 2

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 needing improvement (ANIs) and assess licensee actions for open ANIs.

• Identify areas requiring additional regulatory oversight.

• Communicate results and planned actions to the licensee and the public.

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LPR Process (continued)

Performance Areas

• Safety Operations

• Safeguards

• Radiological Controls

• Facility Support

• Other Areas 5

Current Performance Assessment Period January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021 6

Urenco USA Current LPR (Inspection Effort 2020/2021)

Inspection Area Approximate Hours

• Operational Safety 146

• Nuclear Criticality Safety 106

• Fire Protection 76

• Material Control & Accountability 57

• Information Security 125

• Physical Protection 24

• Radiation Protection 96

• Effluent Control & Environmental Protection 31

• Radioactive Waste Management 20

• Transportation 26

• Maintenance and Surveillance 29

• Emergency Preparedness 30

• Plant Modifications 30

• Corrective Action Program 88 Total 884 7

Notable Violations During 2020/2021

• NCV 70-3103/2020-001-01, Failure to ensure that the administrative controls of IROFS 54a/54b were available and reliable to perform their function when needed

• NCV 70-3103/2021003-01, CAAS Inaudibility Not Reported.

(Safety Operations)

• NCV 70-3101/2020-003-01, Failure to Correct a Deficiency Found During the Critique of an Emergency Exercise.

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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 for 2022/2023:

NRC Core inspection program

[IMC 2600 Appendix B]

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NRC Response to Mission Critical Functions Returned to normal monitoring of plant activities through on-site inspections and oversight Maintaining emergency response capabilities with Regional IRCs and HQ 11

Getting in Touch with the NRC Website - www.nrc.gov Questions/Information - OPA2.Resource@nrc.gov or 404-997-4417 Allegations 800-695-7403 Licensee Performance Review of Licensed Activities - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Inspection Report 70-3103/2022-005 Complete the electronic feedback form on the NRC website at https://www.nrc.gov/pmns/mtg, refer to meeting 20220369.

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Urenco USA Response 14

UUSA Update April 2022

© 2021 Louisiana Energy Services, LLC

Safety Moment & Opening Remarks Karen Fili President & CEO 16

UUSA Overview Paul Lorskulsint Chief Nuclear Officer 17

UUSA Overview

• Licensed for 10 Million SWU Annually

• Current Capacity - 4.6 Million SWU

• Current Employees - 230

• Contracted Staff - 100

• The only producer of enriched uranium in North America which provides energy security for the power industry 18

Safety is our number one priority

• Includes industrial, nuclear, radiological, and security safety

• Carefully and strategically maintained a safe work environment during Covid-19 Safeguards is a key component of safety

• A comprehensive and rigorous program is maintained for Material Control and Accounting

• Cooperation with the government is important to support non-proliferation

• Special Nuclear Material and classified information are carefully protected 19

Radiological controls and safety are critical

• A comprehensive and rigorous program is in place for Radiation Protection, Environmental Protection, Waste Management and Transportation

• Programs are inspected by and must comply with both NRC and State of New Mexico regulations Emergency preparedness is a proactive part of our safety program

• An extensive program for Emergency Preparedness is in place including an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) along with an Alternate Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center (JIC)

• Routine drills and emergency exercises are performed with the mutual aid organizations in Lea and Andrews Counties 20

Corrective Action Program (CAP) reporting is a fundamental part of our safety culture

• UUSAs program is accredited by the NRC and encourages prompt identification, screening, investigation, trending, and resolution of events

• All internal and external adverse conditions are captured related to quality, safety, and security

• Performance improvement is driven through evaluation to reduce reoccurrence of issues

• Causal Analyses are performed to better understand issues

• Identification and resolution of problems has strengthened and improved performance in various applications 21

The OZ program implemented at UUSA

• Over 300 site personnel are trained annually including contractors

• Courses are offered in Spanish to encourage inclusion

• New employees are trained and immersed into our culture of accountability Active Inclusion & Diversity and People Development programs

• Over 25% of employees are female

• In 2021, 47% of new hires were from the local area

• Veterans comprise 28% of our workforce

• Last year, one in every seven employees was promoted 22

Focused efforts on:

• Improved plant availability performance

• No missed customer shipments

• Maintenance optimization and equipment reliability

• Strong community partnerships

• Raising the awareness of UUSA brand through social media

• Pursuing Advanced Fuels production 23

Community Outreach Lisa Hardison Manager of Communications & PR 24

Community Outreach

• Career Technical Education Center

• Governors STEM Challenge

• 9/11 Day of Service

• Richie Enrichment Science Workshops

• Career and Science Fairs

• Leaders, Inc. Work Partnership 25

Community Outreach Charitable Giving Scholarships/Internships

• UUSA has been the largest donor

• Each year, UUSA offers academic to Lea County United Way since scholarships to dependents of 2008 employees and students in the local community

• To date, our employees have given nearly $2.5 million

• A summer internship program is available to college juniors and seniors 26

Closing Comments Karen Fili 27

Meeting Feedback

• Several methods available to provide comments/feedback associated with this presentation:

- Directly to Brannen Adkins at Brannen.Adkins@nrc.gov or 404-997-4620, and

- Complete the electronic meeting feedback form on the NRC public meeting webpage at https://www.nrc.gov/pmns/mtg 16

Questions?

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