ML24313A222
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| Issue date: | 11/08/2024 |
| From: | Orano Enrichment USA |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards |
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Orano Enrichment USA IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application meeting 12/10/2024 OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED
01 Orano Organization 02 Enrichment in the US 03 Licensee 04 License submittal 05 Licensing Strategy 06 Project Management Plan
Orano Organization 01
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World Expert In The Nuclear Fuel Cycle
- Orano Group offers its customers high-performing products and services in:
- Mining
- Conversion
- Enrichment
- Recycling
- Logistics
- Engineering
- Decommissioning
- Nuclear medicine 01
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- Around 100 customers worldwide
- A strong order backlog
- 1st industry player in the world to have modernized its conversion production tools
- Security of supply of its customers over the long term thanks to a modernized industrial platform 26%
of Oranos revenue 2,400 employees 15,000 metric tons of installed capacity in conversion per year 7.5 million SWUs*
per year for enrichment
- Separative Work Units Chemistry & Enrichment 01
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- Nuclear Installation for enriching uranium using the centrifuge process
- 2 Units commissioned between 2011 and 2016:
- GBII South: 8 modules
- GBII North: 6 modules
- Current capacity is 7.5 million SWUs with an expansion capacity effective in 2028
- The enriched uranium produced by the plant is exclusively for civil use and can supply the equivalent of 90 million homes/year Georges Besse II North plant Georges Besse II Plant: The Largest Uranium Enrichment Facility in Europe 01
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- The Georges Besse II plant has been using the worlds leading technology for uranium enrichment, gas centrifuge technology, for more than 15 years.
- This highly mature technology was developed by Enrichment Technology Company (ETC).
- ETC was founded in 2003 and became in 2006 a 50/50 joint venture between Orano and Urenco.
Enrichment Technology: ETC, a Joint-Venture Between Orano & Urenco 01
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- Georges Besse II plant - at full capacity since 2016
- Capacity: 7.5 MSWU ORANO
- 4 plants
- Capacity: 8 MSWU CNNC
- 4 plants
- Capacity: ~ 26 MSWU ROSATOM
- 3 plants in Europe, 1 in the USA
- 19 MSWU of installed capacity Source: World Nuclear Association 31%
Europe Russia Others URENCO 28%
USA Russia Others 12%
31%
43%
13%
Geopolitical Context Drives Increased Capacity at the GBII Plant The players in uranium enrichment Share of Russia in enriched uranium imports 01
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The objectives
- To increase Western enrichment capacities to replace Russian supplies and thus contribute to Western energy sovereignty
- To prevent a potential medium-term energy shortage Expansion of the Georges Besse II Enrichment Plant 01 The planned expansion
- Orano market share from 12% to 16% (replace 10%
of Russian supply)
- Capacity increased from 7.5 to 10 MSWU
- Four additional modules to the north of the plant, identical to those in place
- Enrichment by centrifugation (same process)
- Readiness for production from 2028 (1st module commissioned)
- Work on-site started in October 2024
Enrichment in the US 02
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 11 About Orano USA Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Orano USA is a leading supplier of advanced reactor services, nuclear fuel materials, used fuel management, decommissioning, decontamination, and radwaste treatment solutions to U.S.
commercial and federal customers.
02 A new business unit: Orano Enrichment USA, LLC, created to build, commission and operate the Chemistry and Enrichment Facilities in the US.
13 Brownsburg IN 13
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- 1. The Russia Ban (which became law in May 2024) provides for an end to imports of Russian enriched uranium in 2028;
- 2. Commitment made 22 countries, including the United States, to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 during the COP28 summit;
- 3. Nuclear power is expected to play a larger role in meeting the increasing US electricity demand in particular for data centers, AI, quantum computing (e.g. announced collaboration between Microsoft and Constellation, Amazon and X-Energy, Google and Kairos, etc.);
- 4. This year the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched three invitations to tender for the construction of production facilities in the USA:
- for HALEU deconversion.
02 Evolving Context Paves the Way for New Uranium Enrichment Plant in the U.S Orano responded to all three tenders and is proposing to play a role in ramping up American enrichment capacity with its project IKE.
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 13 Oranos Response: Project IKE, in Continuity with GBII Dwight D. Eisenhower Ike, Atoms for Peace speech to the United Nations, 1953 The ability to co-locate Oranos LEU production with HALEU enrichment and deconversion on the Oak Ridge site would create significant system efficiencies. The modular enrichment facility design enables staged development and production. For forty years, Orano has reliably supplied U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium enrichment services from its global site in France and never missed a delivery. We seek to provide this same quality performance with the Project IKE facility in the United States. The significant planned capacity of Oranos American facility would help achieve Americas goal of a domestic, diversified and reliable nuclear fuel supply chain for both existing and advanced nuclear reactors.
Jean-Luc Palayer, President & CEO, Orano USA 02
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 14 The IKE Enrichment Facility to be Located in Oak Ridge, TN Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, accompanied by Orano USA CEO Jean-Luc Palayer, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, State Senator Yager, County Executive Creswell, Mayors Gooch and Frank and DOE Under Secretary Richmond announced on Wednesday September 4 that Orano and the state of Tennessee have entered into exclusive discussions to locate a future uranium enrichment plant on a Department of Energy-owned site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
02 As we welcome Orano to Oak Ridge, we understand our new role in contributing toward a carbon-free, energy future. This goal cannot be accomplished without uranium enrichment, and Orano has proven itself to be a world leader in the industry.
Orano will help us build out the supply chain for additional industries while creating good paying jobs for Oak Ridgers.
Oak Ridge Mayor Warren L. Gooch There is no other place in the world than where we are in the great state of Tennessee, in the city of Oak Ridge. Oak Ridge is the birthplace of nuclear energy.
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann This is exciting news for the region. []
Were thrilled with the potential for this project. Were just thrilled for what it means for Tennesseans and future workers.
Senator Marsha Blackburn Tennessee is the number one state for nuclear energy companies to invest and thrive, and we are proud to partner with Orano to lead Americas energy independence and drive continued economic growth and greater opportunity for Tennesseans.
Gov. Bill Lee Gov. B. Lee, Orano President & CEO J-L Palayer, Senator M. Blackburn, Congressman C. Fleischmann
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 15 Why Oak Ridge?
Orano conducted an extensive comparative study of several sites in the United States.
The advantages of Oak Ridge include:
- a State and local community who are strongly supportive of the project;
- a community with a strong nuclear culture and first-rate training, supported by an outstanding education program implemented by the State and the Counties involving K12 schools, community and technical colleges and local universities;
- a relatively central location, which facilitates the transport of materials, including feed materials and enriched Uranium in UF6 form, and minimizes carbon emissions due to transportation;
- an excellent infrastructure, particularly for the supply of electricity, which is a prerequisite for an enrichment plant.
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OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 16 Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee 02
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 17 Layout Industry Neighbors
- Oak Ridge National Lab / Y12
- Triso-X
- Kairos / Hermes
- Ultra Safe Nuclear 02 The Enrichment Facility will be located on a 920-acre site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and will cover approximately 750,000 square feet. It will be the largest industrial investment in Tennessee history.
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 18 The Eagle Rock Project Legacy Provides Valuable Insights On December 30, 2008, AREVA Enrichment Services, LLC (AES a subsidiary of AREVA NC, Inc.),
submitted an application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), seeking a license to construct and operate a gas centrifuge uranium enrichment facility in the United States. Specifically, AES selected a site in Bonneville County, Idaho, for its new facility, which was intended to be known as the Eagle Rock Enrichment Facility.
October 2011, NRC issued a license (SNM-2015) to AES to construct and operate the Eagle Rock Enrichment Facility (EREF) to be located near the city of Idaho Falls, ID. However, the downturn in the nuclear market following the Fukushima accident led to the abandonment of this project.
AREVA Inc. requested NRC consent to the indirect transfer of control of the SNM-2015 license, from AES to AREVA Nuclear Materials, LLC (ANM). The NRC approved the license transfer via Order Number EA-16-201, dated September 30, 2016.
In January of 2018, ANM notified the NRC of the companys re-branding from ANM to Orano USA, LLC (Orano).
In May 2018, Orano requested termination of the SNM-2015 NRC license for the Eagle Rock Enrichment Facility which was never constructed. As requested by Orano, the NRC terminated the SNM-2015 license in August 2018.
02 2008 2011 2016 2018
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 19 IKE Project Will Build on EREF Lessons Learned, Not Start from Scratch The EREF Team was already into detailed design when the effort was paused (at the 5th revision to the License Basis Documents)
IKE project will make full use of NRC feedback on EREF design and plans license conditions, commitments, RAIs, SERs IKE project core process is identical to EREF and to the GBII reference plant The main difference between EREF and IKE is the location in Tennessee 02
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 20 Project Phases Delivered by U.S. Resources and Expertise 02
- Multibillion dollar investment from the Orano Group in the US & Tennessee
- Large creation of domestic jobs for construction and operation
- Manufacturing and supply chain in the US
- Project phases, including design, construction, production, integration, commissioning and startup to be handled by American companies.
Licensee 03
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 22 Orano Has Extensive Experience With NRC Over 50 years of experience working with NRC for Licensing requirements for the independent storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, and reactor-related greater than Class C waste (10 CFR Part 72), Packaging and transportation of radioactive material(10 CFR Part 71), Domestic licensing of production and utilization facilities(10 CFR Part 50), Domestic licensing of special nuclear material (10 CFR Part 70), and Physical protection of plants and materials (10 CFR Part 73).
- NRC Certificate Holder for Spent Fuel Storage Systems used by utilities throughout the US at utility Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations
- Interim Storage Partners was issued a site-specific license for spent nuclear fuel storage at a site in Texas.
- NRC licenses transferred for decommissioning of two nuclear power stations (Vermont Yankee and Crystal River 3) and interim storage of spent fuel inventory on these sites.
- NRC Certificate holder for over a dozen transportation packages
- NRC licensee for Eagle Rock Enrichment Facility (withdrawn in 2015)
- NRC issued a Construction Authorization, and reviewed and approved a License Application for a Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility 03
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 23 Orano Is an Active Member of the Industry The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) is responsible for establishing unified policy on behalf of its members relating to matters affecting the nuclear energy industry, including the regulatory aspects of generic operational and technical issues. NEIs members include entities licensed to operate commercial nuclear power plants in the United States, nuclear plant designers, major architect and engineering firms, fuel cycle facilities, nuclear materials licensees, and other organizations involved in the nuclear energy industry.
The purpose of the NEI Committees is to exchange generic regulatory and operational safety information in a timely manner, share best practices, and build industry consensus on issues of mutual interest. NEI staff facilitates such exchanges and represents the industry and committee members on an as needed basis to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, other Federal and State agencies, professional organizations, U.S. Congress and others.
03 Orano is member of NEI Fuel Facility Operations Committee (FOC) and Fuel Cycle Facility Security Managers Committee
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 24 How Orano will Interact with NRC Provide level of detail in the application consistent with NRC guidance NUREG-1520 criteria for review and acceptance.
Be available to NRC for audits or in-office reviews to foster technical discussions between the NRC and the applicant.
Attend quarterly drop-in visits with NRC Management (Division Directors, Executive Director, and Commissioners).
Provide timely responses to requests for information during the NRC review of license application.
Request exemptions or suggest alternative methods for meeting performance requirements appropriate for an enrichment facility.
Plan on having consistent and frequent communications with NRC staff and Project Manager.
03 Safety Review of the License Application requested to be completed within 18 months
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 25 Pre-application Process 03 The NRC has a policy of encouraging early discussions prior to submission of a license application with potential applicants to offer licensing guidance and to identify and resolve potential licensing issues early in the licensing process.
2024 Q4 Project Kick-off 2025 Topical Focus Meetings 2026 Q1 Pre-submission review Environmental Report Facility Design, including geotechnical and structural Integrated Safety Analysis Criticality Safety Program Cyber Security Plan Digital Instrumentation and Control
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 26 Application Review Process 03 The NRC reviews each application according to procedures and criteria documented in a Standard Review Plan. If the application is approved, a license is issued. The license contains the amount and type of material that the facility is allowed to possess, and any special conditions imposed by the NRC.
Fuel cycle material facility licenses are typically issued for 40 years or less.
2026 Q1 License application submission 2026 NRC Review 2027 Q2 License Review Completed 2027 Q3 Material License Issued Acceptance review RSI Safety reviews RAI Audits or in-office reviews
License submittal 04
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 28 How NRC Regulates Fuel Cycle Facilities Regulatory Framework and Safety Philosophy Basic Design Criteria Licensing Basis Documents Licenses and Permits 04
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 29 Licensing Basis Documents (1/4)
License Submittal Program Descriptions Supporting Documents 04 Commitments and plans required by regulations How to meet commitments and implement plans What is done to implement program descriptions
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 30 Licensing Basis Documents - License Submittal (2/4)
Programmatic commitments Submit to NRC for initial approval NRC docket (publicly available and proprietary)
Regulations provide guidance for change management Format and content to follow Standard Review Plan (SRP) for the Review of a License Application for a Fuel Cycle Facility" (NUREG-1520)
SRP contains regulatory guidance for applicants who need to determine what information to present in a license application and related documents.
License application Environmental Report Quality Assurance Program Description Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) Summary Plans Decommissioning Funding Plan Emergency Plan Fundamental Nuclear Material Control Plan Physical Security Plan Safeguards Contingency Plan Standard Practice Procedures Plan Proof of Liability Insurance 04 Description and Guidance Documents (Docket No. 70-7038)
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 31 Licensing Basis Documents - Program Descriptions (3/4)
- Not part of the License Submittal
- May be changed without NRC prior approval
- Subject to review by NRC during application process or inspections of operating facility
- Review and acceptance criteria may be found in NUREG-1520 and other regulatory guidance
- Safety Program
- Criticality Safety Program
- Radiological Safety Program
- Chemical Safety Program
- Fire Safety Program
- Configuration Management Program
- Maintenance Program
- Training & Qualifications Program
- Classified Information Program 04 Description and Guidance Documents
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- Procedures, instructions, evaluations, calculations that implement the programs
- Not part of the License Submittal
- Change without NRC prior approval
- Subject to detailed examination by NRC during application process or inspections of operating facility
- Implementing Procedures ((e.g., operating, maintenance, emergency)
- ISA Performance and Updating
- Chemical Consequence
- Radiological Consequence
- Natural Phenomena Hazards
- Man-Made External Hazards
- Criticality Safety Evaluation
- Calculation & Technical Report Procedures
- Audits & Assessments
- Incident Investigations 04 Description and Guidance Documents
OPI 0 UNRESTRICTED l IKE Enrichment Facility Pre-application Meeting 33 Licenses & Permits Stakeholders
- US Codes, ACTS, Statutes, and Ordinances 04 Federal State Local
Licensing Strategy 05 Proprietary information withheld pursuing to 10 CFR 2.390
Project Management Plan 06 Proprietary information withheld pursuing to 10 CFR 2.390