ML22235A672
| ML22235A672 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Erwin |
| Issue date: | 01/25/2022 |
| From: | Knowles T Nuclear Fuel Services |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards |
| James Downs NMSS/DFM/FFL 301-415-7744 | |
| References | |
| 21G-22-0003, ACF-22-0010, GOV-01-55-04 | |
| Download: ML22235A672 (8) | |
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eWXr Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Director, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
Reference:
Docket No.70-143; SNM-124 21 G-22-0003 GOV-01-55-04 ACF-22-0010 January 25, 2022
Subject:
Submittal of Internally Authorized Changes (IACs) for Calendar Year 2021 In accordance with 10 CFR 70.72(d)(2), Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc., (NFS) hereby makes notification that there was one (1) Internally Authorized Change (IAC) completed at NFS during Calendar Year 2021.
The Summary of the /AC Implemented During Calendar Year 2021 (Attachment 1) includes: IAC number; IAC Title, Description of Change, and Reason for Change; and the Date the IAC was Released for Operation. The "Reason for Change" includes a brief description of why the change was made.
In accordance with Section 11.1.1, paragraph 1, of SNM-124, the IAC was reviewed by NFS safety disciplines, and the questions from 10 CFR 70.72(c)(1 - 4) were answered using the documentation format shown in Attachment 2. If the answer was "Yes" to any of the questions, then NRC pre-approval was required. The IAC included in Attachment 1 did not require NRC pre-approval under 10 CFR 70. 72 because responses to each question from 10 CFR 70.72(c)(1 - 4) were "No." The IAC was approved by the Safety and Safeguards Review Council (SSRC).
The Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) Summaries that reflect changes to existing NFS operations were revised and are being submitted under separate cover letter in accordance with 10 CFR 70. 72(d)(3).
1205 Banner Hill Rd, Erwin. TN 37650 t: +1.423.743.9141 f: +1.423.743.0140 www.nuclearfuelservices.com People Strong INNOVATION DRIVEN >
21 G-22-0003 GOV-01-55-04 ACF-22-0010 If you or your staff have any questions, require additional information, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me at (423) 743-1705, or Mr. David Hopson, Senior Regulatory Advisor, at (423) 735-5021. Please reference our unique document identification number (21 G-22-0003) in any correspondence concerning this letter.
DRH/smd Sincerely, NUCLEAR FUEL SERVICES, INC.
Tim Knowles, Director Safety and Safeguards : Summary of the Internally Authorized Change (IAC) Implemented During Calendar Year 2021 : License Amendment Evaluation from NFS-HS-A-67 QQ.Qy:
Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II 245 Peachtree Center Ave., NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, GA 30303-1257 Mr. James Downs Senior Project Manager Division of Fuel Management Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Two White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738 Mr. Larry Harris Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
ATTACHMENT 1 Summary of the Internally Authorized Change (IAC)
Implemented During Calendar Year 2021 1 page to follow 21 G-22-0003 GOV-01-55-04 ACF-22-0010
Summary of the Internally Authorized Change (IAC)
Implemented During Calendar Year 2021 21 G-22-0003 GOV-01-55-04 ACF-22-0010 The following facility changes did not affect the NFS Site Integrated Safety Analysis Summary, Revision 20, dated January 2022, 21T-22-0001 IAC No.
895 IAC Title/Description of Change/
Reason for Change IAC
Title:
Purchase of new VAGAS (versatile automated gamma assay system) equipment and construction of a new building to house the new equipment.
Description of Change: Construct a new building, install and operate new VAGAS equipment. IAC review required to evaluate new building occupancy issues.
Reason for Change: Replacement of old building and equipment Date IAC Released for Operation 5/10/2021
ATTACHMENT 2 License Amendment Evaluation from NFS-HS-A-67 3 pages to follow 21 G-22-0003 GOV-01-55-04 ACF-22-0010
NFS-HS-A-67, Revision 15 Dated February 14, 2018 Page 26 of 29 Attachment A, Rev 6 SAFETY AND REGULATORY REVIEW ROUTING FORM (Part I, Front Side)
FM-NFS-HS-A-67-A. Rev. 6. N~-67 Authorization of form (initials):*
Revision 0-,ue: 0512312017 SAFETY & REGULATORY REVIEW ROUTING FORM Part I}
Date lo:
Date Out With Comments:
Date Approved:
Date Returned:
21 G-22-0003 GOV-01-55-04 ACF-22-0010 UC-II Circle Review Type PrtKedure - LOA - CA/CCP - FWP - WR - GH-44 Att. A - New Feed Mat.crial - Other Number:
Section:
Revision:
Title/
Subject:
Originator:
Phone No.:
ECR#:
SSRC Comments from Triennial Reviews of Procedures:
Attached I None I NA Safety Disc~line Review uestions (Pblct co-mmt.nQ. i gef:d<<I, oa tbe back oftllil fonn) lnd.
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A. rs the attached document related to an existing Internally Authorized Change (lAC)?
If es.. ent fAC
. lfno, is I.
- 2.
- 3.
- 4. The change results in facilities. equipment. procedures, or safety controls substantiaU ' diftcrent from those current!
- in use.
- 5. The chan r uircs revision of the
- 6. The change resulls in a violation of currently established criticality.
industrial. fire, radiological, or environmt.-ntal safety principks, o.r established lll\\.>thods ofmaintainim? radiation ex surcs Al.ARA.
- 7. The change involves decommissioning-related activities. If yes. Env. Safety must attach a co leted Form FM-:liiFS-GH-44-H.
I. The change requires a modifi<:.-ation to a license condition or to S!\\M-124.
yes. provide license pages with edits to Licensing 10 support completion of Part 11 of this form to detcnnine the e ofliccnsc chan ere uin.-d).
- 2. The change results in lhe creation of a new type of accident sequence that.
unless mitigated or prevented. would result in high or intermediate consequences ( exceed the performance requirements of IO CFR 70.61) and has not reviousl been described in the ISA summ
- 3. The change results in the usage of new p.rocc!SSes, technologies, or controls for whieh NFS bas no rior ex *rience.
- 4. The change results in the removal. without at least an equivalent replacement of the safety function, ofan item relied on for safety that is listed in the ISA summary 311d is necessary for compliance with the performance re uirements of l O CFR 70.61.
- 5. The change results in the alteration of any item relied on for safety, listed in th summ
- that
- ting or mitigating an accident sc cnts in IO CFR 70.61.
- 6. Th
- 2. lfno to f/1 of this section, is a revision needed prior to implementing the change?
- 3. ffno safety basis document is available, is one needed'?
- 4. The change may affect criticality detector systl.'m coverage or audibility of criticalit alarms or fire alarms.
- 5. Dot'.S the change require a walkdown'l D. Is a current IROFS/SRE list available? (circle one: Yes I No)
I. If yes. is a revision needed prior to implementing lhc change'?
- 2. If no. is a new list needed prior to implementing the change?
TWMTS Engin Initials
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YIN YIN YIN YIN YIN Y/N YIN YIN RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO SAFETY DEPARTME~T ADMINL'ffRA TIVE ASSIST A~T Env.
YIN YIN YIN Crit.*
ISA" Fire Otbu YIN YIN YIN YIN YIN YIN YIN YIN YIN Y/N YIN Y/N YIN Y/N YIN YIN YIN YIN VIN YIN
\\.'iNA Y '.IINA
'iNA YSNA
!',OTE: KnowiocJy or willfully fal$ifyine or c0ctcalin& a mate.rial faet ea this form, or m*kin: falM>. ticritious or fraudlllait statem.-11*15 or represen1anou hettio CM.Id constihlre a fdony pun.ishabk ulMlu Ftdel'lll Statutes..
l'.FS PROPRll;'T ARY f'.'>FQRMATIO:"< This dOC11ment. iadudiaa aU iaformrion coaraiMd bcrein. i< property or ~uclear Fuel Services, Loe. (NFS). If this d<<umeat u trammhted er loanrd to any--~ p,inb, ii is subject to rdam M demand, and ;. not to be., ropkd, ttp.roducrd. m11de available or disdMed by said parties, whhout prior writ"'11 consent or !'ifS.
NFS-HS-A-67, Revision 15 Dated February 14, 2018 Page 27 of 29 Attachment A, Rev 6 SAFETY AND REGULATORY REVIEW ROUTING FORM (Part I, Back Side)
Safety & Regulatory Management Review Questions Pt11ct' tommenbl, if n-ceded. oa the bouom or t.his form I. Have the Safety and Other reviewers completed and initialed chc front of the fonn, and cnlt.,-red on the back of the form their comments? Also, has the TWMTS review been com leted?
- 4. Does the change have a negative impact on NOA measurements or measurement systems? (If yes, notify the change ori *nator and NDA ation Reviews arc complete?
roval of LOA or SOP until reviews are com lcte or the IAC release is bcin tracked b an ORR.
SSRC Safety Y/NA 21 G-22-0003 GOV-01-55-04 ACF-22-0010 SSRC Ch*ir YiNA YIN/NA YIN/NA YIN/NA Y I N YIN/NA TE FOR QUESTIONS 8 AND 9: If question C.2, D. I or 0..2 is answered.. yes" ensure the safety basis document ( question 8) and/or the OFS/SRE list ( ue:stion 9 is encra ocedures and LOAs.
Y I N Y I N Generate/revise JROFS/SRE list'.
Y I N Y I N hairman acts on behalf of SSRC, Comments / Basis (Attach additional Sheets, if needed TWMTS Engineer/Manager Industrial Safety Radiological Saf etv Environmental Safety Criticalitv Saf etv Safety Analysis (ISA)
- Impact to Screening Guideline Safety Initials
- Cirdt the applit*blt Comments Basis?
Chem YIN l 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rad YIN I 234567 Fire Y IN 1 234567
- If any are answered "No" by an ISA Team Leader, circle criteria item number(s) that apply from Attachment B in the Screening Guideline column.
Fire Protection Other SSRC Safety SSRC Chairman NOTE: Maintain Record (Form) until Termination of License SNM-124
I NFS-HS-A-67, Revision 15 Dated February 14, 2018 Page 28 of 29 Attachment A, Rev 6 SAFETY AND REGU LATORY REVIEW ROUTING FORM (Part II) fM-NFS-HS-A-6.7-A. Rtv. 6. Nw-67 Authorizallon offonn \\mit1at,):... ~----
R<.°"ision Date: 05/23/2017 SAFETY & REGULATORY REVIEW ROUTING FORM (Part fl)
License Document Change (Administrative or Amendment) 21 G-22-0003 GOV-01-55-04 ACF-22-0010 LIC-11 As specified in SNM-124 License Condition S-2, the following are examples of administrative changes that generally do not require prior NRC approval:
modifications to facility and process descriptions enhancements or clarifications of text grammatical corrections reformatting of text.
If the following questions are answered... no" the license document change is administrative. Give justification in the provided space and/or attach evidence. (e.g., redl-ined safety basis documents, procedure mark-ups, etc.)
Licensing If any of the questions are answered "yes" the license document change requires a license amendment and anoroval from the NRC prior to implementation of the chan2e.
I. The change decreases the level of effectiveness of the design basis a" described in the License Application.
YIN Justification:
- 2. The change results in a departure from the methods of evaluation described in the License Application used in YIN establishing the desiwi basis.
Justification:
- 3. The change results in a degradation of safety.
YI~
Justification:
- 4. The change affects compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
YIN Justification:
- 5. The change conf1ic1s with an existing license condition.
YIN Justification:
CbeckJist for License Document Changes (To be completed by Licensing)
Licensing Initials The license page(s) has been modified.
The license page(s) has been approved by the SSRC.
The licensing Sharepoiot Site and eB have been updated to reflect the littnse document change.
A PIR.CS entry. with a due date no later than 6 months from the time of implementation of tile c.hange. has been made for submittal of the license document page(s) to the NRC.
IRCSrD Administl"lltive Amendmt1U SOt'E: Kno-,,iqfy or willrally falsifying or roocttllog a makrial tact on this form. or makin11 blse. fictitious or fraudulmt shll1'fflml5 ur n,prewntariom heffin could comtitide a Moriy pullisubff Ullder Fedend Stannl!S.
~fS PROPRIETARY l"'fQR'!ATIQ~ Tbi,, docummr. indudi~ all inrormati&o conlaintd bc,rrin, i5 pn,pc,rty of 'Xud~u rud !kf"kn, IIK. (:-ffS). If tbi.* docummt is trusmill<<d or loaned 10 any ooo-!liFS parties. it is subjttt to retvm oo demand. aad is nO( 10 be co~. reproduced. made available or disclosed by 5a.id partia,.,.ithour prior written consent of 1'FS.
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