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November 1, 2023 Public Meeting Presentation--Fusion Systems Proposed Rule
ML23258A171
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Rulemaking: Regulatory Framework for Fusion Systems NRC Public Meeting November 1, 2023

Agenda Time Topic Speaker 1:00 pm Welcome & Meeting Logistics Dennis Andrukat Opening Remarks Theresa Clark NRC Presentation - Overview of Preliminary Duncan White Draft Guidance (NUREG-1556, Volume 22) Diego Saenz, WI 2:00 pm BREAK All 2:10 pm Questions & Answer Session / All Public Feedback 3:50 pm Closing Remarks & Adjourn Dennis Andrukat Topic times are estimated and, depending on the participation level, the meeting could adjourn earlier than scheduled. If there are concerns with a potential early meeting adjournment, please inform the point of contact for this meeting.

Theresa Clark, Acting Director Division of Operating Reactor Safety Region IV US NRC

Overview of Preliminary Draft Guidance Duncan White Division of Materials Safety, Security, State, and Tribal Programs Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards US NRC

Commission Direction Fusion Systems On April 13, 2023, the Commission issued SRM-SECY-23-0001 Options for Licensing and Regulating Fusion Energy Systems (ML23103A449) directing the staff to implement a byproduct material approach to fusion energy system regulation.

BYPRODUCT MATERIAL NUREG-1556 GUIDANCE FRAMEWORK

Overview of Licensing Byproduct Materials under 10 CFR 30 1 2 3 4 5 Limit access and Permit use of Assure adequate Provide flexibility Impose reasonable use of radioactive radioactive level of safety and restrictions material material by security qualified individual

  • Application Submittal
  • Acceptance (administrative) review Licensing
  • Technical Reviewer Assigned o Based on complexity Byproduct o Training for less experienced reviewer
  • Evaluation of Application Materials o Compare to appropriate guidance o Review all aspects of the radiation safety program under o Applicant required to provide response to identified deficiencies 10 CFR 30
  • Pre-Licensing Visit
  • License Issuance

Overview of Licensing Byproduct Materials under 10 CFR 30 Licensing Guidance (NUREG-1556)

Specific Information instructions for submitted may be preparation of a incorporated into license application the license

Overview of Licensing Byproduct Materials under 10 CFR 30 Regulatory Guides Address specific health physics or implementation issues (Division 8)

Additional NUREGs addressing specific topics

  • NUREG-1575 for MARSSIM (decommissioning of land and buildings)

Agreement State Programs Assumption of Regulatory Agreement State Compatible Program Authority Oversight

  • NRC discontinues and
  • Compatible regulations,
  • Integrated Materials Agreement State procedures, and Performance Evaluation assumes regulatory guidance. Program (IMPEP) authority.
  • Cohesive national
  • Regulation Reviews
  • Not a delegated program.

program.

  • 88% of Specific Licenses are under Agreement State purview.

Wisconsin Agreement State Approach to Materials Licensing

  • Cover contents of application and licensing process Fusion
  • Intended to apply to fusion systems during research and development or commercial deployment Licensing
  • Focus on byproduct material and associated radiation
  • Emphasis on containing, processing, or Guidance controlling radiation and radioactive materials.
  • Limited to specific components - not facility Development wide
  • Additional changes to the preliminary draft guidance may be identified during the rulemaking process

Table of Contents ABSTRACT FOREWORD LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABBREVIATIONS NUREG- 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT 2 AGREEMENT STATES 1556 3 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY 4 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS 5 HOW TO FILE Volume 22 6 IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING SENSITIVE INFORMATION 7 APPLICATION AND LICENSE FEES 8 CONTENTS OF AN APPLICATION 9 LICENSE AMENDMENTS AND RENEWALS 10 APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTIONS 11 TERMINATION OF ACTIVITIES APPENDICES

NUREG-1556 Guidance Standard Format Regulatory Requirements

  • Specific applicable regulations Criteria
  • Overall purpose of the section Discussion
  • Detailed areas and information needed on the topic oInformation needed and details specific to applicant's design to demonstration compliance with safety requirements oInformation needed to ensure radiation protection oInformation on applicant's hazard analysis (if required)

Response from Applicant

  • Specific information needed in the response from applicant that will be used as commitment(s) in the license
  • Based on information covered in Discussion section Reference(s)
  • Specific applicable agency document(s)

Contents of An Application - Form 313 Item 1: License Action Type Item 2: Name and Mailing Address of Applicant Item 3: Address(es) Where Licensed Material Will Be Used or Possessed Item 4: Person To Be Contacted about This Application Item 5: Radioactive Material Item 6: Purpose(s) for Which Licensed Material Will Be Used Item 7: Individual(s) Responsible for Radiation Safety Program and Their Training and Experience Item 8: Training for Individuals Working in or Frequenting Restricted Areas Item 9: Facilities and Equipment Item 10 Radiation Protection Program Item 11: Waste Management Item 12: License Fees Item 13: Certification

Contents of An Application Items 1 - 4 and 12 - 13

Contents of An Application Items 5 & 6 Radioactive Material Unsealed:

  • Provide an element name with mass number, chemical and/or physical form, and a maximum requested possession limit for each radionuclide produced.
  • Identify the largest quantity of each radionuclide to be possessed at one time under the license, including produced, stored, and waste materials.
  • Identify each radionuclide (element name and mass number) or groups of radionuclides (activation products)
  • If a sealed source, provide the manufacturer or distributors name, model number for each sealed source, device, or source/device combination requested, and maximum activity listed on the approved certificate of registration issued by NRC or Agreement State.
  • Fusion: Tritium and Activation products in fusion system components, shielding and waste. Radioactive sources used for calibration of survey and laboratory equipment Purpose(s) For Which Licensed Material Will Be Used List the specific use or purpose of each unsealed or sealed/solid radionuclide

Contents of An Application Items 5 & 6 Sample Format for Providing Information About Requested Radionuclides Byproduct Material Chemical/Physical Form Maximum Possession Proposed Use Radionuclide Limit Hydrogen 3 Any ____ Ci [____gm] Fuel for fusion system and production and possession Activation Product Any ____ Ci Possession and storage incident to fusion and production activities Cesium 137 Sealed Source (insert Not to exceed ____ mCi Calibration and check of manufacture and model per source and ____ mCi instruments number) total

Contents of An Application Items 5 & 6 Financial Assurance and Recordkeeping for Decommissioning License possession limits exceeding those specified in 10 CFR 30.35 must submit a decommissioning funding plan (DFP) or provide a certification of financial assurance (FA) for decommissioning.

Licensees are required under 10 CFR 30.35(g) to maintain records important to decommissioning Submit evidence of financial assurance following the guidance of NUREG-1757, Volume 3

Contents of An Application Item 7 Individual(s) Responsible for Radiation Safety Program and Their Training and Experience OUTLINES TYPICAL DUTIES AND DESCRIBES MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS STRUCTURED AFTER ACADEMIC AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) R&D LICENSING GUIDANCE

Contents of An Application Item 7 Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

Named on the license Responsible for the radiation protection program Independent authority to stop unsafe operations Must have adequate training

  • Understand hazards of radioactive material used by licensee
  • Familiar with applicable regulatory requirements

Contents of An Application Item 7 Individuals Authorized to Handle Radioactive Material Training and experience (T&E) reviewed by NRC or Agreement State Either named individuals or approved training program to handle radioactive material Primary responsibility to ensure radioactive material is used safely and in accordance with regulatory requirements Submit a description of the radiation safety training program, including topics covered, groups of workers, assessment of training, qualifications of instructors, and the method and frequency of training.

Contents of An Application Item 8 Training for Individuals Working in or Frequenting Restricted Areas Individuals whose assigned duties involve exposure to radiation or radioactive material and in the course of their employment are likely to receive in a year an occupational dose of radiation greater than 1 millisievert (mSv) [100 millirem (mrem)], must receive instruction commensurate with scope of those duties.

Submit a description of the radiation safety training program, including topics covered, groups of workers, assessment of training, qualifications of instructors, and the method and frequency of training.

Contents of An Application Item 9 General Description of Facility and Site Facilities and Access Control Equipment Shielding Fire Protection Radiation Monitors Tritium Handling System Breeding Blankets Heat Removal Power Failures

Contents of An Application Item 10 Audit Program Radiation Protection Radiation Monitoring Instruments Program Material Control and Accountability Activation Products Tritium Production Tritium Bioassay Program Occupational Dose Public Dose Operating Procedures Emergency Procedures Surveys and Leak Tests

Contents of An Application Item 10 Maintenance Radiation Protection Transportation Program Minimization of Contamination Accident Scenarios Evaluation for need of Emergency Preparedness Plan Offsite Doses from Accident Scenarios Effluent Monitoring Environmental Surveillance Security

Material Control & Accountability For unsealed licensed material, various methods (e.g., computer programs, manual ledgers, logbooks) may be used to account for production, use, transfer, disposal, and radioactive decay.

A tool for tritium inventory evaluation within each sub-system of the fuel cycle is necessary.

Accountability procedures

10 CFR 30.55 Tritium Reports Each licensee who is authorized to possess Material tritium shall report any incident in which an attempt has been made or is believed to have Control & been made to commit a theft or unlawful diversion of more than 10 curies of such material Accountability at any one time or more than 100 curies of such material in any one calendar year.

Emergency Procedures

  • Must have and follow emergency or abnormal event procedures
  • Include event reporting
  • Establish written procedures to handle events ranging from a minor spill to a major accident that may require intervention by emergency personnel.
  • Spills or releases of radioactive material
  • Safety related equipment malfunctions
  • Clearly identify contact information for RSO or other individuals who can assist
  • Different from the requirement to evaluate offsite consequences for an emergency plan -

focus is on on-site response by licensee

Contents of An Application Item 11 Waste Management

  • Discuss the methods for management and storage and ultimate disposal of radioactive waste (tritium, contaminated equipment, activated components).
  • Transfer to a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility
  • Decay-in-storage (half-life < 120 days)
  • The program should include procedures for waste minimization, waste characterization, waste handling, safe and secure storage, and waste disposal.

Question & Answer Session Please Note: the NRC is not accepting official comments during this meeting and will not provide any official responses to any feedback provided during this meeting.

Upcoming Events/Milestones Upcoming

  • November 9, 2023 - Specific Topics Public Meeting
  • Additional meeting(s) - to be determined Proposed Rule
  • Proposed rule and draft guidance to Schedule Commission by Fall 2024

Thank You!

Contacts Dennis Andrukat, Rulemaking Project Public Information Manager NRC Public Website:

Dennis.Andrukat@nrc.gov https://www.nrc.gov/materials/fusion-energy-Duncan White, Technical Lead systems.html Duncan.White@nrc.gov Docket ID: NRC-2023-0071 (www.regulations.gov)

Presentation: ADAMS Accession No. ML23258A171 Handout: ADAMS Accession No. ML23258A172 Meeting Notice / Feedback Form:

https://www.nrc.gov/pmns/mtg?do=details&C ode=20231013

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