[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-7543]
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[Federal Register: March 30, 1994]
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UNITED STATES ENRICHMENT CORPORATION
Freedom of Information Act, Affirmative Disclosure Provisions
AGENCY: United States Enrichment Corporation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice is published in accordance with the provisions of
5 U.S.C. 552(a) (1) and (2). It provides a brief history of the United
States Enrichment Corporation (Corporation), identifies primary
responsibilities of the Corporation, describes its organization,
provides a source for obtaining specific information and addresses
indices for materials required by 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(2) to be made
available for public inspection and copying.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
To obtain information, make submittals or requests, or obtain available
decisions from the Corporation, members of the public should contact
the Corporation's Freedom of Information Officer, in writing, at the
Corporation's headquarters office, 6903 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda,
Maryland 20817.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History--The Corporation was established as wholly owned Government
corporation by Title IX of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Pub.L. 102-
486; 42 U.S.C. 2297 et seq.) for the purpose of operating the uranium
enrichment enterprise, on behalf of the U.S. Government, on a
profitable and efficient basis. On July 1, 1993, the Corporation
assumed responsibility for the majority of the uranium enrichment
enterprise activities formerly conducted by the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE).
Primary Responsibilities--The Corporation is responsible for the
uranium enrichment enterprise. This includes the lease of two DOE
gaseous diffusion plants, the sale of enriched uranium and uranium
enrichment and related services to domestic and foreign utilities, and
the supply of enriched uranium and uranium enrichment and related
services pursuant to contracts transferred to the Corporation from DOE
under the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Since July 1, 1993, the
Corporation has been the exclusive marketing agent for the U.S.
Government for entering into contracts for providing enriched uranium
and uranium enrichment and related services.
In addition, the Corporation, under authority provided by 42 U.S.C.
2297c-7, is the Executive Agent for the United States for
implementation of the Agreement between the Government of the United
States and the Government of the Russian Federation Concerning the
Disposition of Highly Enriched Uranium Extracted from Nuclear Weapons.
On January 14, 1994, in its capacity as U.S. Executive Agent, the
Corporation executed a contract with the duly authorized agent of the
Executive Agent of the Russian Federation for the purchase of low
enriched uranium derived from highly enriched uranium extracted from
nuclear weapons dismantled in Russia.
Description of Organization--Activities of the Corporation are
carried out through the operation of a headquarters office located in
Bethesda, Maryland and two gaseous diffusion plants leased from DOE,
which are located in Paducah, Kentucky and Piketon, Ohio. In addition,
the Corporation maintains an office in the District of Columbia.
Section 2297b-3 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code provides for the powers of
the Corporation to be vested in a five-member Board of Directors, which
is responsible for the general management of the Corporation. The
members of the Board of Directors took the oath of office on March 22,
1994. Under the leadership of the Board of Directors, daily activities
will be conducted under the management and direction of the President,
Secretary, Treasurer and other officers of the Corporation. In addition
to the President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Corporation, the Board
of Directors has elected an Executive Vice President of Operations and
five Vice Presidents in the following areas: Production, Human
Relations & Administration, Marketing & Sales, External Relations,
Corporate Planning & Development, and Research & Development. Under 42
U.S.C. 2297b-14, the Corporation operated under the direction of a
Transition Manager pending the appointment by the President and
confirmation by the Senate of a quorum of the Board of Directors.
The headquarters office is located at 6903 Rockledge Drive,
Bethesda, Maryland 20817. The headquarters office provides overall
direction and day-to-day management of the Corporation's business. The
Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant is located at 5600 Hobbs Road, Paducah,
KY 42001 and the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant is located at 3930
U.S. Rt. 23, P.O. Box 800, Perimeter Road, Piketon, OH 45661. The
Corporation has contracted with Martin Marietta Utility Services, Inc.
for the operation and maintenance of the two gaseous diffusion plants.
A small number of employees of the Corporation are located at each
plant. The Corporation's District of Columbia office is located at 1667
K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006.
Availability of Indexes--By notice in the Federal Register dated
March 30, 1994, the Corporation is exempt from the quarterly or more
frequent publication and dissemination of indices required by 5 U.S.C.
552(a)(2) or other applicable statutes. Any required indices will be
available for inspection at the Corporation's headquarters office.
Issued in Washington, DC, March 25, 1994.
William H. Timbers, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer.
[FR Doc. 94-7543 Filed 3-29-94; 8:45 am]
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