Federal Register #Docket No. 70-7038

NRC License Application Review for Orano Project Ike Enrichment Facility

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is reviewing a license application from Orano Enrichment USA LLC for the Project Ike Enrichment Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Orano Enrichment USA LLC (subsidiary of Orano SA) - Orano SA (French multinational nuclear fuel cycle corporation) - Products/Services Requested: - License to construct and operate a uranium enrichment facility - Authorization to possess and use uranium enrichment equipment - Authorization to handle byproduct, source, and special nuclear material - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Atomic Energy Act and NRC regulations - Consideration of foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) - Security and regulatory requirements for handling sensitive nuclear materials - Public hearing opportunities and access to sensitive unclassified and safeguards information for contention preparation - No specific equipment models, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed in the notice.

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has received an application from Orano Enrichment USA LLC for a license to construct and operate the Project Ike Enrichment Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The license would authorize possession and use of equipment capable of enriching uranium and handling byproduct, source, and special nuclear material. The notice includes information about the consideration of license issuance, opportunities for public hearings, and procedures for accessing sensitive information for contention preparation. The application involves regulatory and security considerations under the Atomic Energy Act and NRC regulations.

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