ML26077A337
| ML26077A337 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07007004 (SNM-2011) |
| Issue date: | 03/12/2026 |
| From: | Karen Fitch American Centrifuge Operating |
| To: | Anthony Bowers Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response |
| References | |
| ACO 26-0010 | |
| Download: ML26077A337 (0) | |
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Amer entrifug rating March 12, 2026 ACO 26-0010 CUI// SP-EXPT /SP-SRI// NOFORN Security-Related Information-Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Export Controlled Information ATTN: Document Control Desk Anthony Bowers, (Acting) Director Division of Security Operations Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 American Centrifuge Plant; Docket Number 70-7004; License Number SNM-2011 Substantive Change for American Centrifuge Operating, LLC's Security Plan in Oak Ridge, Tennessee INFORMATION TRANSMITTED HEREWITH IS PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AS CONFIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND/OR TRADE SECRETS PURSUANT TO 10 CFR 2.390(a)(4) and 10 CFR 2.390(d)(l)
AND INFORMATION TRANSMITTED HEREWITH IS PROTECTED FROM DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO 10 CFR PART 810
Dear Anthony Bowers:
The purpose of this letter is to submit American Centrifuge Operating, LLC's (ACO) proposed changes to NR-SP-ACO-OR-0001, Security Program for America! Centrifuge Operating, LLC at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and SEC-18-0002, Information Sy fem Security Plan (ISSP) for Oak Ridge, TN; Piketon, OH; Bethesda, MD; and Cheswick, PA, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for prior review and approval.
As discussed with NRC staff on several occasions, the need for unclassified construction to prepare the Technology Manufacturing Center (TMC) in Oak Ridge, TN for manufacturing readiness and expanding manufacturing capabilities to support the American Cenh*ifuge Plant in Piketon, OH is required. Therefore, proposed changes to reflect the new TMC facility layout following the current construction efforts are being proposed.
Information transmitted herewith contains CUI// SP-EXPT /SP-SRI// NOFORN Security-Related Information-Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Export Controlled Information When separated from Enclosures 1-3, this letter is uncontrolled.
American Centrifuge Operating, LLC 3930 U.S. Route 23 South - P.O. Box 628 Piketon, OH 45661
Anthony Bowers March 12, 2026 CUI // SP-EX PT/ SP-SRI // NOFORN Security-Related Information-Withhold Under IO CFR 2.390 Export Controlled Information ACO 26-0010, Page 2 provides a detailed description,justification, and ACO's significance detennination for the proposed changes. Enclosure 2 provides the proposed changes to NR-SP-ACO-OR-0001. provides proposed changes to SEC-18-0002.
Proposed changes from the previously submitted security plans contained within Enclosures 2 and 3 are noted with revision bars in the right-hand margin. Additionally, the 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; however, the alteration of the facility layout is determined to be a substantive change in accordance with 10 CFR 95.19 and requires NRC's prior review and approval. Additional non-substantive changes are also being provided for completeness.
Enclosures 1, 2, and 3 contain Security-Related Information and ACO requests these enclosures be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to 10 CFR 2.390(d)(l). In accordance with the guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, Enclosure 3 also contains Export Controlled Information; therefore, 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 discussions to address questions, clarify issues, or host additional onsite walkdowns of the proposed construction area. ACO respectfully requests NRC complete their review and approval on or before September 17, 2026, to support the ongoing schedule for manufacturing readiness and expansion.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (740) 897-3859.
Enclosures:
As Stated Sincerely,
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'I j,*+J, Kelly L. Fitch Regulatory Manager Information transmitted herewith contains CUI// SP-EXPT /SP-SRI// NOFORN Security-Related Information-Withhold Under IO CFR 2.390 Export Controlled Information When separated from Enclosures 1-3, this letter is uncontrolled.
CUI// SP-EX PT/ SP-SRI// NOFORN Security-Related Information-Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Export Controlled Information Anthony Bowers March 12, 2026 ACO 26-0010, Page 3
Reference:
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ACO-26-0008 letter from K.L. Fitch to A. Bowers (NRC) regarding Request for Security Facility Approval for Classified Work: Substantive Change for Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Supporting the American Centrifuge Program, dated February 11,
2026 cc:
Z. Anderson, NRC HQ S. Bazian, NRC HQ J. Burns, DOE Idaho Y. Faraz, NRC HQ J. Hutson, NRC Contractor R. Mathis, NRC HQ M. McAnulty, DOE Idaho L. Pitts, NRC Region II M. Reim, DOE-NE S. Rice, RC Contractor R. Ruppert, RC HQ B. Yip, NRC HQ Information transmitted herewith contains CUI// SP-EXPT /SP-SRI// NOFORN Security-Related Information-Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Export Controlled Information When separated from Enclosures 1-3, this letter is uncontrolled.