ML22291A023

Sensor Concepts & Applications, Inc. Updates to Application for Renewal of Materials License

ML22291A023
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Site:	07007020
Issue date:	10/04/2022
From:	Cassidy T Sensor Concepts & Applications
To:	Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
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Sensor Concepts & Applications, Inc.

5200 Glen Arm Rd., Suite A Glen Arm, MD 21057 (410) 593-9909 [voice]

(410) 593-9907 [fax]

SCA 10/4/2022 AT1N: Document Control Desk, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 RE: Updates to Application for Renewal of Materials License Radiological Health Program Background for request:

Sensor Concepts & Application, Inc. (SCA) has previously submitted materials in regards to the renewal of our SNM license SNM-2017. The enclosed materials have been amended in response to NRC review and are supplemental to documents provided by SCA 9/22/2022. Below table details the updates requested and the relevant sections covering each request.

Reviewer Comment Updated Documents - Sections Based on the RAI we sent related to 10 CFR 74.13 and 10 CFR 74.15, SCA did add text on submitting Appendix D Nuclear Material Control Plan -

the reports required by those two rules. But the Sections 1.1 Receipt of SNM & Section 1.3 rules also include the requirement to make the Shipping of SNM reports in accordance with the specific NUREG guidance specified in the two rules.

Supporting documentation included:

Appendix D Nuclear Material Control Plan Thomas W. Cassidy President Sensor Concepts & Applications, Inc.

5200 Glen Arm Rd., Suite A Glen Arm, MD 21057 410-593-9909 X230 CC: Benjamin Lewis, RSO blewis@scainc.biz 4 10-593-9909 X227

Appendix D Nuclear Material Control Plan

Nuclear Material Control Plan Sensor Concepts & Applications, Inc. (SCA) is responsible for the Special Nuclear material (SNM) under its control. This stewardship encompasses the security and use of the SNM.

Procedures for documenting the location and the condition of the SNM are described in this plan.

1. Control of SNM 1.1. Receipt of SNM SCA shall do no shipping, packaging, or unpackaging of SNM materials. All SNM shipping activities shall be performed by DOE approved shippers. Upon receipt of SNM, after material has been unpacked by the third party shippers and released to SCA control, the RSO or ARSO shall:

A. Complete the SNM Shipment Receipt Report B. Perform a leak test on the received materials C. Submit an electronic copy ofNRC Form 741 Nuclear Material Transaction Report detailing the transaction as specified in the instructions in NUREG/BR-0006 and NMMSS Report D-24, "Personal Computer Data Input for NRC Licensees" within ten days.

1.2. Use of SNM All uses of SNM shall be under the control of an Authorized User. To use SNM:

1. The AU shall request item(s) from the RSO who will review their intended use and security.

2. A record shall be kept of the state of the SNM prior to and after use using the SNM Use Form.

3. If any loss of mass is found with the returned SNM an investigation shall be conducted to resolve the anomaly.

Appendix D-1

1.3. Shipping of SNM SCA shall do no shipping, packaging, or unpackaging of SNM materials. All SNM shipping activities shall be performed by DOE approved shippers. Before transfer ofSNM from SCA inventory, the RSO or ARSO shail:

1. Contact the receiver and ask for written verification of request for the SNM.

a. Use the Request For Shipment of SNM form

b. If a copy of the requesters SNM license is not on file obtain a copy for record.

2. Document the state of the SNM prior to packaging for shipment Following the transfer of SNM from SCA inventory, the RSO or ARSO shall submit an electronic copy ofNRC Form 741 Nuclear Material Transaction Report as specified in the instructions in NUREG/BR-0006 and NMMSS Report D-24, "Personal Computer Data Input for NRC Licensees" detailing the transaction no later than close of business the following working day.

Appendix D-3

SNM SIDPMENT RECEIPT REPORT A. Date & Time: B. Location:

C. Material Type:

LEU U-233 Pu-238 Depleted HEU Plutonium Natural Uranium Uranium D. Mass (grams) E. Activity (mR/hr)

@Surface

@ 1 meter F. Do Packing Slip and Contents Agree?

SNM _yes no, Difference Amount yes _ _no, Difference Form _yes no, Difference G. Received and checked by (Printed Name & Signature):

Notes & Comments:

Appendix D-3

SNM CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT REPORT OTTT A. DATE& TIME: B. USE LOCATION:

C. MATERIAL TYPE:

LEU U-233 PU-238 DEPLETED HEU PLUTONIUM NATURAL URANIUM URANIUM D. MASS (GRAMS) E. CONDITION F. AUTHORIZED USER (PRINTED NAME & SIGNATURE):

IN G. DATE & TIME: H. MASS (GRAMS) I. CONDITION J. RSO (PRINTED NAME & SIGNATURE):

NOTES & COMMENTS:

Appendix D-4

REQUESTFORSHWMENTOFSNM A. Requester:

B. Phone: C. E-mail:

D. Ship To:

The recipient of the SNM posses a valid SNM License issued by the NRC or other appropriate governing body and will acknowledge receipt of material via FAX or e-mail within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> of receipt.

E. SNM License # (If current SNM License is not on file with SCA then please provide):

F. Acknowledge by (PRINTEDNAME&SIGNATURE):

G. SNM Requested:

LEU U-233 PU-238 DEPLETED HEU PLUTONIUM NATURAL URANIUM URANIUM H. Requested Delivery Date:

I. Additional Information:

J. Requesters Signature:

Appendix D-5