Orano TLI Awarded for Excellence in NMMSS Nuclear Materials Transport Reporting

Orano TLI recognized for error-free reporting and tracking of its nuclear material transactions and shipments in fulfillment of federal requirements.

BETHESDA, MD, December 7, 2021 – Orano TLI was recently recognized by U.S. regulators for “Excellence” in error-free reporting and tracking using the Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguards System (NMMSS), stating, “This award is a reflection of the quality of work and high standards” of the Orano TLI staff.

NMMSS is the U.S. government’s digital system used to track movements, uses, and inventories of U.S. nuclear materials. The requirements and transactions can be quite complex, depending on the material, shipping routes, and organizations involved. During 2020, Orano TLI securely managed and handled more than 300 international and domestic transactions of nuclear materials, including several new and complicated shipments, without any reporting or tracking errors and in full compliance with regulatory standards.

“Our commitment to safely handling, securing, and transporting nuclear materials while strictly adhering to all government regulations is paramount,” said Amir Vexler, CEO of Orano USA. “We are proud of the Orano TLI team and this recognition of their hard work, dedication, and attention to detail, and know that they will continue to impress with their top quality work.”

2020 is the second year in a row that the Orano TLI team’s performance has been one of the very few companies in the Southeast region of nine states to be recognized with an NMMSS Excellence award.

“This award represents every member of our team’s time, effort and training to ensure nuclear materials are handled and transported safely all around the world,” said Bob Strang, President of Orano TLI. “Together, we ensure a culture of safety and professionalism in all that we do and continue upholding the highest possible standards for NMMSS reporting.”

Every year worldwide, Orano conducts more than 5,000 nuclear material transports, including uranium, plutonium oxide, new nuclear fuel, used nuclear fuel, radioactive sources for research, medical isotopes, and nuclear waste from decommissioning nuclear reactors. This NMMSS recognition and the continued professional work of Orano TLI are examples of Orano’s unwavering commitment to safety standards and attention to detail to provide the best possible transportation and storage services for our customers.

Image: Orano TLI’s secure transportation and tracking occurs at every stage of a nuclear material shipment, including verification at the company’s facility in Kevil, Kentucky. Shown: A UX-30 transport package at the TLI Uranium Cylinder Service Center. © Orano 2021

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About Orano

Orano TLI is a leading front-end freight forwarding company dedicated to Nuclear Cargo and offers integrated services worldwide to the front- and back-end sectors of the nuclear fuel cycle, including logistics, cylinder services, packaging, and engineering. Orano TLI and Orano TN Americas are transport operations within Orano USA, part of the global Orano Group. Orano is a major player worldwide in nuclear fuel cycle products and services from mining to dismantling, conversion, enrichment, recycling, logistics, and engineering. With 16,500 employees, the Group is committed to giving nuclear energy its full value. Orano USA, 4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1001, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814.

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