Headquarters Daily Report
MAY 20, 1999
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PRIORITY ATTENTION REQUIRED MORNING REPORT - REGION III MAY 20, 1999
Licensee/Facility: Notification:
United States Enrichment Corporation MR Number: 3-99-0045
Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant Date: 05/19/99
Portsmouth,Ohio USEC FAX
Dockets: 07007001
Subject: UNITED STATES ENRICHMENT CORPORATION ASSUMES DIRECT OPERATION
OF THE GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANTS
Discussion:
On May 18, the United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC) assumed direct
operation of the gaseous diffusion plants from the current operating
contractor Lockheed Martin Utility Services. The approximately 4000
individuals working at the two plants have transitioned from Lockheed
Martin Utility Services employees to USEC employees as part of the
transition effort.
The gaseous diffusion plants enrich uranium used in nuclear power plants.
The NRC assumed regulatory authority from the Department of Energy for
the activities conducted by the USEC on March 3, 1997.
Regional Action:
None
Contact: Timothy D. Reidinger (630)829-9816
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