ML23040A294

Summary of January 30, 2023, Public Meeting on Potential Options for Security Requirements for Category II Quantities of Special Nuclear Material (SNM)

ML23040A294
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Issue date:	02/10/2023
From:	Marshall Kohen NRC/NSIR/DPCP
To:	Gregory Bowman NRC/NSIR/DPCP
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MEMORANDUM TO:

Greg Bowman, Director Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response FROM:

Marshall Kohen, Project Manager Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response

SUMMARY

OF JANUARY 30, 2023, PUBLIC MEETING ON POTENTIAL OPTIONS FOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CATEGORY II QUANTITIES OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL On January 30, 2023, staff in the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (NSIR) held a public meeting virtually using Microsoft Teams. This meeting was held to engage stakeholders regarding potential revised security for Category II quantities of special nuclear material (SNM).

The staff held this meeting to inform development of a notation vote paper in response to Commission direction in SRM-SECY-21-0095, Discontinuation of Rulemaking - Enhanced Security of Special Nuclear Material, dated August 4, 2021 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML21217A065).

Members of the NRC staff provided a presentation, discussing:

The main topics to be addressed in the notation vote paper A. Security for Category II quantities of SNM B. Security for spent nuclear fuel (use and storage / transportation)

C. Security for alternate nuclear material D. Security for Categories I and III quantities of SNM

Brief explanations of the NRC SNM categorization construct and the SNM attractiveness concept

The three options currently being considered to address issues surrounding security for Category II quantities of SNM, and concurrent outcomes and advantages/disadvantages 1.

No rulemaking 2.

Conduct rulemaking, taking into account SNM attractiveness 3.

Conduct rulemaking, not taking into account SNM attractiveness

Tentative schedule for two subsequent public meetings on topics C/D and B, respectively CONTACT: Marshall Kohen, NSIR/DPCP 301-287-3689 February 10, 2023 Signed by Kohen, Marshall on 02/10/23

G. Bowman 2

Stakeholders were then permitted to ask questions and make comments. Specific issues that were mentioned or discussed in detail included the staff rationale for thresholds among the dilution levels, the use of separability in the definition of SNM attractiveness, the types of facilities to which potential changes in the regulations would apply (particularly regarding research and test reactors), and the potential for a closed meeting among cleared stakeholders to understand classified underpinnings for the staffs analysis. Several stakeholders offered opinions on which of the three options should be recommended by the staff.

There were 111 participants in the public meeting. Participants represented the NRC, the Nuclear Energy Institute, the nuclear industry, a state government agency, other Federal government agencies, and the public. A list of meeting attendees and the meeting agenda are enclosed.

Enclosures:

1. Meeting Attendees

2. Meeting Agenda

Meeting Attendees Webinar: Potential Options for Security Requirements for Category II Quantities of Special Nuclear Material January 30, 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM NRC Public Public William Allen Robert Agasie Hilary Lane Phil Brochman Nima Ashkeboussi Kimberly Lawrence Caroline Carusone Kati Austgen Ryan Lighty Suzanne Dennis Brad Beatty Fred Madden Marilyn Diaz Maldonado Brian Bellamy Calvin Manning Diana Diaz Toro Randy Belles Tim Martinson Lisa Dimmick Jeffrey Binder James McCorkle James Downs Tom Braudt Bruce Montgomery Antonio Gomez Levar Bryan Thomas Newton Bill Gott Matthew Bucknor Sylvester Nunez Tim Harris George Burnett Matthew D. Parker Todd Keene William Charlton Lisa Peterson Marshall Kohen Ben Chen Per Peterson Carrie McCann Clarke Maria Pinilla Johari Moore Gerard Couture Matthew Presson Daniel Mussatti Michael DeFilippis Anthony Qualantone Beth Reed Manuel Diaz Steven Reese Becca Richardson Margaret Ellenson Jim Rickman Alison Rivera Cyneetha Evans Joe Rivers James Rubenstone Scott E. Ferrara Daniel Rose Joseph Sebrosky Les Foyto Robert Schickler Jill Shepherd Rani Franovich Janet Schlueter Norman St. Amour Cameron Goodwin Ira Schneider George Tartal Dave Grabaskas Chris Schwarz Nanette Valliere Derek A Haas Dave Scott Andrew Waugh Corey Hines Amanda Spalding Steven Horowitz Dave Spangler Gerard Jackson Ethan Taber Jere Jenkins Timothy Tate Andrea Jennetta Tina Thomas Pat Jenny Tracy Tipping Rick Jervey Susan Tucker Ben Jones Jonathan Wallick Marty Karr Daniel Watts Richard S Kielmar Paul Whaley Jacob Knight Jennifer Wheeler David Koenigsfeld Michael Wilbricht Elliott Korb Angela Wright Jason Krumenacker Siaka Yusuf

Meeting Agenda Webinar - Potential Options for Security Requirements for Category II Quantities of Special Nuclear Material January 30, 2023, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Time Topic Speaker 1:00 PM Introductions/Opening Remarks NRC Presentation Questions / Comments Wrap Up NRC NRC All NRC

ML23040A294 OFFICE NSIR NSIR/DPCP/MSB NSIR/DPCP/MSB NSIR NAME MKohen THarris ARivera MKohen DATE Feb 9, 2023 Feb 10, 2023 Feb 10, 2023 Feb 10, 2023