ML22101A269
| ML22101A269 | |
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| Issue date: | 04/11/2022 |
| From: | NRC/RGN-II |
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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 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
(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
© 2021 Louisiana Energy Services, LLC April 2022 UUSA Update
16 16 Safety Moment & Opening Remarks Karen Fili President & CEO
17 17 UUSA Overview Paul Lorskulsint Chief Nuclear Officer
18 18 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
19 19 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
20 20 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
21 21 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
22 22 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
23 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
24 24 Community Outreach Lisa Hardison Manager of Communications & PR
25 25 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
26 26 Community Outreach Charitable Giving UUSA has been the largest donor to Lea County United Way since 2008 To date, our employees have given nearly $2.5 million Scholarships/Internships Each year, UUSA offers academic scholarships to dependents of employees and students in the local community A summer internship program is available to college juniors and seniors
27 27 Closing Comments Karen Fili
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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