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Licensee Performance Review (LPR)
Global Nuclear Fuel – Americas, LLCWilmington, NC
May 2, 2019
ML 19142A213
Agenda
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• NRC – Introductions• NRC – Mission• NRC – Fuel Cycle Oversight Components• NRC – LPR Process• NRC – Current Performance and LPR Results• GNF-A – Response to NRC Review• NRC – Public Questions and Answers Session• NRC – Closing Remarks
NRC’s Mission
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The NRC licenses and regulates the Nation’s civilian use of radioactive
materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of
public health and safety, and to promote the common defense and security, and
to protect the environment.
NRC’s Fuel Cycle Oversight Components
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Inspections Investigations Allegations
Incident Response
Enforcement Performance Assessment
Licensee Performance Review Process
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Plant Events Safety Significance Assessment
Reactive InspectionsInspection Follow-up
Emergent Performance or
Generic Safety IssuesAssessment Inspection Program
Adjustment
Inputs NRC Review Results NRC Response
Other NRC Actions
• Enforcement Actions
• Previous Performance
• Safety Significance• Performance Trends• Cross Cutting Issues• Corrective Actions
No Performance Issues
• Core Insp. Program• Inform the Public
Area Needing Improvement (ANI)
• Insp. Program Changes• LPR Frequency• Inform the Public
Or
LPR = Licensee Performance Review
Performance Areas
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Performance Areas
Safeguards
Other Areas
Safety Operations
Facility Support
Radiological Controls
• Safety Controls• Supporting Safety Programs
Plant Operations
• Criticality Controls• Program Oversight• Criticality Incident Response
Nuclear Criticality
Safety
• Prevention, Detection, & Mitigation
• Supporting Fire Safety Programs
Fire Protection
Safety Operations
Licensee Performance Areas
Licensee Performance Areas
• Members of the Public• Plant Workers
Radiation Protection
• Program Implementation• Liquid and Gaseous Effluents
Environmental Protection
• Processing, Handling, Storage & Transportation of Waste
Waste Management
• Receipt, Packaging & Delivery of Radioactive MaterialsTransportation
Radiological Controls
Licensee Performance Areas
• Safety Controls• Supporting Program Elements
Maintenance and Surveillance
• Emergency Plan Implementation• Evaluation of Emergency Drills
Emergency Preparedness
• Configuration Management Program• Request for NRC Approval
Permanent Plant
Modifications
Facility Support
Material Control and Accounting
Physical Protection of SNM
Classified Material and Information Security
Safeguards Other Areas
Special Issues
Licensing Submittals
Confirmatory Action Letters or Orders
Licensee Performance Areas
Assessment PeriodJanuary 1, 2017 – December 31, 2018
Current Performance
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Category III Fuel Facility
Safety Operations
(269 hours)
Operational Safety
(92 hours)
Criticality Safety
(116 hours)
Fire Protection (61 hours)
Radiological Controls (204 hours)
Radiation Protection (87 hours)
Environmental Protection (57 hours)
Waste Management
(30 hours)
Transportation (30 hours)
(114 hours)
Material Control &
Accounting (105 hours)
Physical Protection
(9 hours)
Facility Support (232 hours)
Maintenance/ Surveillance
(63 hours)
Emergency Preparedness
(102 hours)
Plant Modifications
(57 hours)
Safeguards
NRC On-site Core Inspection Effort
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Inspection Summary
13 Core Inspection
Teams
1 Supplemental
Radiation Protection Inspection
1 Natural Phenomena
Hazards Inspection
1 Confirmatory
Order EA-17-090
21 Modules
16 Inspectors
800 Core Hours
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LPR Results
No Areas Needing Improvement were identified.
GNF-A has achieved
satisfactory performance and
continues to conduct licensed activities safely and securely.
Core inspection program will be
maintained.[IMC 2600 Appx B]
Inspection efforts required for
Confirmatory Order
EA-17-090 items will continue.
GNF-A Response
Questions
Hardcopy NRC Form 659
Access link on NRC public meeting schedule website
Email Directly:• Tom Grice: [email protected]• Myla Ruffin: [email protected]
Options to Provide Feedback
