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News Release-II-23-015: NRC Schedules Meeting to Discuss Safety Performance of NFS Erwin Facility
ML24047A087
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Issue date: 05/09/2023
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No: II-23-015 May 9, 2023

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Dave Gasperson, 404-997-4417 NRC Schedules Meeting to Discuss Safety Performance of NFS Erwin Facility

Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will hold a May 18 public meeting with Nuclear Fuel Services to discuss the results of the agencys licensee performance review of the companys nuclear fuel fabrication plant located in Erwin, Tennessee.

The event is scheduled to run from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Unicoi County Courthouse, 100 N. Main Avenue in Erwin. Members of the public and media unable to attend in person can view the meeting and presentation on Teams. The telephone conference number for those without access to Teams is 301-576-2978, passcode 970628385#.

The meeting will begin with a short presentation from the NRC staff responsible for the inspections at the facility, followed by a question-and-answer session. The NRC staff will be available to answer questions about the agencys two-year review of the facility.

The NRC assessed performance at the NFS facility from Jan. 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2022, in safety operations, safeguards, radiological controls, facility support, and other areas. The NRC staff review found that NFS continued to conduct its activities safely and met NRC requirements for protecting workers, nearby residents, and the environment.

A copy of the NRC letter to the company about the performance is available on the NRC website.