ML24150A062

American Centrifuge Plant Request for Approval: Proposed Changes to American Centrifuge Operating, LLCs Security Plan

ML24150A062
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Site:	07007004
Issue date:	05/23/2024
From:	Karen Fitch American Centrifuge Operating
To:	John Lubinski Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
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ML24150A072	List: ML24150A062
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ACO 24-0036
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CUI// SP-SGI / SP-EXPT I SP-SR I // NOFORN Safeguards Information Export Controlled Information Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390

Ame Centrifug rating

May 23, 2024 ACO 24-0036

ATTN: Document Control Desk John W. Lubinski, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001

American Centrifuge Plant; Docket Number 70-7004; License Number SNM-2011

Request for Approval: Proposed Changes to American Centrifuge Operating, LLC's Security Plan

INFORMATION TRANSMITTED HEREWITH IS PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AS SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION PURSUANT TO 10 CFR 73.22; SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION PURSUANT TO 10 CFR 2.390; AND AS EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION PUSUANT TO 10 CFR PART 810

Dear John Lubinski,

American Centrifuge Operating, LLC (ACO) is requesting U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) review and approval of the proposed changes to SP-3605-0042, Security Plan for the Physical Protection of Special Nuclear Material at the American Centrifuge Plant.

provides a detailed description, just ificati on, and ACO ' s significance determination for the proposed changes. Enclosure 2 provides the proposed changes to SP-3605-0042. The proposed changes to SP-3605-0042 were determined not to decrease the effectiveness of the Security Plans in accordance with 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 70.32 and 95. 19; however, a portion of the proposed changes are considered substantive requiring the NRC ' s prior review and approval. Proposed changes are noted in tracked changes along with revision bars in the right-hand margin. Additionally, for your ease of review, proposed changes currently under

DocumenUmatter transmitted contains CUI // SP-SGI / SP-EXPT /SP-SRI/ / NOFORN Safeguards Information Export Con tr olled Information Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 When separated from Enclosures I 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-SGI / SP-EXPT / SP-SRI II NOFORN Safeguards Information Export Controlled Information Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390

John W. Lubinski May 23, 2024 ACO 24-0036, Page 2

the NRC' s review and appro~al (Reference 1) are noted with yellow highlight.

contains Security-Related Information; therefore, ACO requests this enclosure be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to 10 CFR 2:390( d)(l ). Enclosure 2 contains Safeguards Information and ACO requests this enclosure be withheld from public disclosure and protected pursuant to 10 CFR 73.22. Additionally, Enclosure 2 has also been determined, in accordance

• with the guidance prpvided 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 January 31, 2025.

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

Sincerely,

Kelly L. Fitch Regulatory Manager

Enclosures:

As Stated

Reference:

1. ACO 24-0019 from K.L. Fitch to J.W. Lubinski (NRC) regarding Supplement to License Amendment Request for American Centrifuge Operating, LLC's License Application for the American Centrifuge Plant-EPID L-2023-LLA-0024, dated February 15, 2024

Document/matter transmitted contains CUI// SP-SGI / SP-EXPT /SP-SRI// NOFORN Safeguards Information Export Controlled Information Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 When separated from Enclosures 1 and 2, this cover letter is uncontrolled.

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

John W. Lubinski May 23, 2024 ACO 24-0036, Page 3

cc (without Enclosures unless otherwise noted):

S. Bazian, NRC HQ C. Blanton, DOE Idaho D. Brown, DOE Idaho Y. Faraz, NRC HQ (Enclosures)

A. Ford, DOE Idaho T. Harris, NRC HQ J. Hutson, Contractor J. Lingard; DOE Idaho L. Pitts, NRC Region II (Enclosures)

M. Reim, DOE-NE R. Ruppert, NRC HQ D. Woodyatt, NRC HQ

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Document/matter transmitted contains CUI// SP-SGI / SP-EXPT /SP-SRI// NOFORN Safeguards Information Export Controlled Information Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.. 390 When separated from Enclosures 1 and 2, this cover letter is uncontrolled.