ML24213A058

American Centrifuge Operating, LLC - Request for Approval: Supplemental Proposed Changes

ML24213A058
Person / Time
Site:	07007003, 07007004
Issue date:	07/25/2024
From:	Karen Fitch American Centrifuge Operating
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
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ACO 24-0057
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CUI// SP-EXPT /SP-SRI// NOFORN Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Export Controlled Information

Am entrifug rating

July 25, 2024 ACO 24-0057

ATTN: Document Control Desk Tara Inverso, Director Division of Security Operations Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 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 Approval: Supplemental Proposed Changes to American Centrifuge Operating, LLC's Security Plans

INFORMATION TRANSMITTED HEREWITH IS PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AS CONFIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND/OR TRADE SECRETS PURSUANT TO 10 CFR 2.390 AND 9.17(a)

AND INFORMATION TRANSMITTED HEREWITH IS PROTECTED FROM DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO 10 CFR PART 810

Dear Tara Inverso,

Based upon a discussion with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff on July 16, 2024, American Centrifuge Operating, LLC (ACO) hereby submits supplemental proposed changes for the following security plans:

• SP-3605-0041, Security Plan for the Protection of Classified Matter at the American Centrifuge Plant (Enclosure 1)

• NR-SP-ACO-OR-0001, Security Program for American Centrifuge Operating, LLC at Oak Ridge, Tennessee (Enclosure 2)

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 and 2, this cover letter is uncontrolled.

American Centrifuge Operating, LLC 3930 U.S. Route 23 South - P.O. Box 628 Piketon, OH 45661 CUI// SP-EXPT /SP-SRI// NOFORN Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Export Controlled Information

Tara Inverso July 25, 2024 ACO 24-0057, Page 2

The supplemental proposed changes were determined not to decrease the effectiveness of the Security Programs /Plans in accordance with 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 70.32 and 95.19; however, are being submitted to the NRC for prior review and approval in accordance with Reference 1. The previously submitted (Reference 2) detailed description, justification, and ACO ' s significance determination remains unchanged. For ease of review, these supplemental proposed changes are noted in tracked changes along with yellow highlight and revision bars in the right-hand margin.

Enclosures 1 and 2 contain Security-Related Information and ACO requests these enclosures be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to 10 CFR 2.390(d)(l). Additionally, Enclosure 1 has been determined, in accordance with the guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, to contain Export Controlled Information and must be protected from disclosure per the requirements of 10 CFR Part 810.

After the NRC staff has had an opportunity to review the enclosures, ACO is available to support any needed discussions to address questions or clarify issues. ACO respectfully requests NRC complete their review and approval on or before September 23, 2024, to ensure compliance with Reference 1.

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

Sincerely,

Kelly L. Fitch Regulatory Manager

Enclosures:

As Stated

References:

1. NRC letter from L.A. Dudes to L.B. Cutlip (ACO) regarding Confirmatory Order Modifying License - American Centrifuge Operating, LLC - Oak Ridge (EA-23-018),

dated September 21, 2023

2. ACO 24-0028 from K.L. Fitch to T. Inverso (NRC) regarding Request for Approval:

Proposed Changes to American Centrifuge Operating, LLC' s Security Plans, dated March 20, 2024

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 and 2, this cover letter is uncontrolled.

CUI// SP-EXPT / SP-SRI// NOFORN Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Export Controlled Information

Tara Inverso July 25, 2024 ACO 24-0057, Page 3

cc (without Enclosures unless.otherwise noted):

S. Bazian, NRC HQ (Enclosures)

C. Blanton, DOE Idaho D. Brown, DOE Idaho (Enclosures)

J. Burns, DOE Idaho (Enclosures)

J. Downs, NRC HQ (Enclosures)

Y. Paraz, NRC HQ (Enclosures)

A. Ford, DOE Idaho J. Hutson, Contractor (Enclosures)

J. Lingard, DOE Idaho L. Pitts, NRC Region II (Enclosures)

M. Reim, DOE-NE R. Ruppert, NRC HQ (Enclosures)

D. Woodyatt, NRC HQ (Enclosures)

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 and 2, this cover letter is uncontrolled.