ML23003A014

American Centrifuge Operating, LLC, Request for Waiver to the Requirements of 32 Code of Federal Regulations 117.10(a)7 and License Amendment Request Security Plan(S)

ML23003A014
Person / Time
Site:	07007003, 07007004
Issue date:	12/29/2022
From:	Karen Fitch American Centrifuge Operating
To:	Sabrina Atack Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
References
ACO 22-0081
Download: ML23003A014 (1)

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December 29, 2022 ACO 22-0081

ATTN: Document Control Desk Sabrina D. Atack Division of Security Operations Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001

American Centrifuge Lead Cascade Facility and American Centrifuge Plant Docket Numbers 70-7003 and 70-7004; License Numbers SNM-7003 and SNM-2011

Request for Waiver to the requirements of 32 Code of Federal Regulations 117.10(a)7 and License Amendment Request for American Centrifuge Operating, LLC's Security Plan(s)

INFORMATION TRANSMITTED HEREWITH IS PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AS SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION PURSUANT TO 10 CFR 2.390 AND INFORMATION TRANSMITTED HEREWITH IS PROTECTED FROM DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO 10 CFR PART 810

Dear Sabrina Atack,

On April 7, 2022, American Centrifuge Operating, LLC. (ACO) submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) a Request for Approval: Proposed Changes to ACO's Security Plans (Reference 1 ). Subsequently, during discussions with NRC Staff (References 2 and 3 ), it was determined there are conflicting requirements between U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Orders and compliance with the requirements of 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 117.

The purpose of this letter is to submit for NRC review and approval a request for a waiver to the requirements of 10 CFR Part 117.1 0(a)(7) and a license amendment request.

Enclosure 1 provides a detailed description, justification and ACO's significance determination for the proposed changes as follows:

• Enclosure 2 provides the proposed changes to SP-3605-0041, Security Plan for the Protection of Classified Matter at the American Centrifuge Plant.

• Enclosure 3 provides the proposed changes to NR-SP-ACO-OR-0001, Security Program for Americ_an Centrifuge Operating, LLC at Oak Ridge Tennessee.

• Enclosure 4 provides the proposed changes to SP-3605-0045, Security Plan for the Protection of Classified Matter at Centrus Energy Corp. Headquarters.

Document/matter transmitted contains CUI// SP-EXPT /SP-SRI// NOFORN Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Export Controlled Information When separated from Enclosures 1 through 4, this cover letter is uncontrolled.

CUI// SP-EXPT /SP-SRI// NOFORN Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Export Controlled Information Sabrina D. A tack December 29, 2022 ACO 22-0081

Enclosures 1 through 4 contain Security-Related Information; therefore, ACO requests these enclosures be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to 10 CFR 2.390(d)(l). Additionally, has been determined, in accordance with the guidance provided by the DOE, to contain Export Controlled Information and must be protected from disclosure per the requirements of 10 CFR Part 810.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (740) 897-3859.

Sincerely,

~~-iu Kelly L. Fitch Regulatory Manager

Enclosures:

As Stated

References:

1. ACO 22-0031 letter from K.L. Fitch to Samuel Lee (NRC) regarding Request for Approval:

Proposed Change to American Centrifuge Operating, LLC's Security Program, dated April 7,

2022

2. Email from S. Bazian (NRC) to J. Krumenacker regarding compliance with 32 CFR 117.10(a)7 dated November 2, 2022 (ML22332A421)

3. Email from Y. Faraz (NRC) to K.L. Fitch regarding Summary Telephone Call with Centrus American Centrifuge Operating, LLC Regarding 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule) compliance dated November 28, 2022 (ML22332A469) cc (without enclosures, unless otherwise noted) :

S. Bazian, NRC HQ (Enclosures)

Y. Faraz, NRC HQ (Enclosures)

A. Ford, DOE Idaho, Contracting Officer S. Harlow, DOE NE J. Hutson, Contractor J. Lingard, DOE Idaho, Contract Specialist L. Pitts, NRC Region II (Enclosures)

S. Rice, Contractor J. Tobin, NRC HQ (Enclosures)

T. Vukovinsk y, NRC Region II

Document/matter transmitted contains CUl // SP-EXPT /SP-SRI// NOFORN Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Export Controlled Information When separated from Enclosures I through 4, this cover letter is uncontrolled.