ML051710449
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| Site: | Nuclear Energy Institute |
| Issue date: | 09/12/2005 |
| From: | Joseph Colaccino NRC/NRR/DRIP/RNRP |
| To: | Nuclear Energy Institute |
| Colaccino,Joseph,NRR/DRIP/RNRP,415-2753 | |
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September 12, 2005 ORGANIZATION:
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF JUNE 7, 2005, MEETING WITH NEI REGARDING NRC STAFF REVIEW GUIDANCE ON QUALITY ASSURANCE The purpose of the meeting was to discuss with NEI the NRC staffs update of NUREG-0800, Standard Review Plan for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants (SRP) Chapter 17, Quality Assurance (QA). This meeting was related to the public meetings on NEI 04-01, Draft Industry Guideline for Combined License Applicants Under 10 CFR Part 52. The meeting attendees are listed in Attachment 1 and the meeting agenda is given in.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss NRCs consolidation of QA guidance in the SRP.
The NRC provided an updated set of slides to those attached to the meeting notice (Attachment 3). The following sections summarize the main subjects discussed at the meeting.
Revision of SRP Chapter 17 NRC said it plans to consolidate SRP Sections 17.1, 17.2, and 17.3 into a single section (17.1-3). This update would apply to applicants for combined licenses. SRP Sections 17.1, 17.2, and 17.3 will continue to apply to current licensees. It was noted that many of the standards that are referenced in SRP Sections 17.1, 17.2 and 17.3 have not been revised since the 1970's.
NRC said that the QA requirements included in RS-002, Processing Applications for Early Site Permits, would be included in SRP Section 17.1.1.
NRC said this meeting was primarily to discuss the proposed SRP update. NEI said that they did not see any fundamental problems with the staffs proposal. NRC said that Section 17.1-3 was scheduled to be issued for public comment by the end of 2005. NEI said that it will review the proposed SRP section and revise guidance in NEI 04-01 related to SRP Chapter 17.
Codes and Standards Related to Quality Assurance NRC terminated participation in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code Committee on Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities (NQA-1) in 1999. The NRC is working with NQA-1 to try to endorse later editions of NQA-1. NRC stated that NQA-1/1994 was last version of this standard that was endorsed by 10 CFR 50.54(a). NRC has done a line-by-line review of NQA-1/2000 and provided comments to the NQA-1 Code committee.
NEI asked if an applicant would have to seek endorsement of later editions of NQA-1 later than the 1994 Edition. NRC said that any applicant can request to use a later edition of NQA-1.
However, licensees have not requested NRC approval to use a later edition.
SRP for Maintenance Rule Operational Program NRC said there would be a new SRP for reviewing the maintenance rule operational program.
NUREG-1648, Lessons Learned from Maintenance Rule Baseline Inspections, would be the guidance used to develop this SRP section. NRC stated that licensees were not required to commit to the regulatory guide in the development of their maintenance rule programs. The maintenance rule is not described currently in any operating plant FSARs. NRC suggested that it might be beneficial to hold separate meetings on the development of this SRP section.
Regulatory Treatment of Non-Safety Systems (RTNSS)
RTNSS is a program for non-safety related structures, systems, and components that are important to safety and is included in passive plant designs such as the Westinghouse AP1000.
NRC has noted previously that NEI 04-01 did not provide guidance regarding RTNSS. NRC stated that RTNSS is a subset of QA. The NRC stated that it is revising SRP Section 17.4, Reliability Assurance Program, to provide updated guidance on RTNSS, and this revision is scheduled to be issued for public comment by the end of 2005.
Comments from Members of the Public A member of the public, representing NQA-1, passed out a letter from the chairman of NQA-1 which states that NQA-1 wants to work with the NRC on the next version of the code (see ). The committee meets twice a year and has had active support from the Department of Energy. A committee task group is performing work on the next generation of reactors.
Another member of the public, also a member of NQA-1, said the committee needed to know more about industry schedules for new plants so that the committee can support industry activities.
Joseph Colaccino, Senior Project Manager New Reactors Section New, Research and Test Reactors Program Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Project No. 689 Attachments: 1.
List of attendees 2.
Agenda 3.
June 7, 2005, NRC Meeting Slides: Revision of Quality Assurance Standard Review Plans (ML051640411) 4.
June 7, 2005, Meeting Letter from NQA Chairman on Merits of NQA-1-2004 or Later NQA Editions for Application to New Generation (ML051640402)
SRP for Maintenance Rule Operational Program NRC said there would be a new SRP for reviewing the maintenance rule operational program.
NUREG-1648, Lessons Learned from Maintenance Rule Baseline Inspections, would be the guidance used to develop this SRP section. NRC stated that licensees were not required to commit to the regulatory guide in the development of their maintenance rule programs. The maintenance rule is not described currently in any operating plant FSARs. NRC suggested that it might be beneficial to hold separate meetings on the development of this SRP section.
Regulatory Treatment of Non-Safety Systems (RTNSS)
RTNSS is a program for non-safety related structures, systems, and components that are important to safety and is included in passive plant designs such as the Westinghouse AP1000.
NRC has noted previously that NEI 04-01 did not provide guidance regarding RTNSS. NRC stated that RTNSS is a subset of QA. The NRC stated that it is revising SRP Section 17.4, Reliability Assurance Program, to provide updated guidance on RTNSS, and this revision is scheduled to be issued for public comment by the end of 2005.
Comments from Members of the Public A member of the public, representing NQA-1, passed out a letter from the chairman of NQA-1 which states that NQA-1 wants to work with the NRC on the next version of the code (see ). The committee meets twice a year and has had active support from the Department of Energy. A committee task group is performing work on the next generation of reactors.
Another member of the public, also a member of NQA-1, said the committee needed to know more about industry schedules for new plants so that the committee can support industry activities.
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Joseph Colaccino, Senior Project Manager New Reactors Section New, Research and Test Reactors Program Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Project No. 689 Attachments: 1.
List of attendees 2.
Agenda 3.
June 7, 2005, NRC Meeting Slides: Revision of Quality Assurance Standard Review Plans (ML051640411) 4.
June 7, 2005, Meeting Letter from NQA Chairman on Merits of NQA-1-2004 or Later NQA Editions for Application to New Generation (ML051640402) cc w/atts: See next page
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September 14, 2005 Combination List:
cc:
Mr. Charles Brinkman Westinghouse Electric Co.
Washington Operations 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy., Suite 330 Rockville, MD 20852 Mr. David Lochbaum, Nuclear Safety Engineer Union of Concerned Scientists 1707 H Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006-3919 Mr. Paul Gunter Nuclear Information & Resource Service 1424 16th Street, NW, Suite 404 Washington, DC 20036 Mr. James Riccio Greenpeace 702 H Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Mr. Adrian Heymer Nuclear Energy Institute Suite 400 1776 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3708 Mr. George Alan Zinke Project Manager Nuclear Business Development Entergy Nuclear M-ECH-683 1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213 Mr. Thomas P. Miller U.S. Department of Energy NE-20, Rm. A286 Headquarters-Germantown 19901 Germantown Road Germantown, MD 20874-1290 Ms. Marilyn Kray Vice President, Special Projects Exelon Generation 200 Exelon Way, KSA3-E Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. Laurence Parme Manager, GT-MHR Safety &
Licensing General Atomics Company P.O. Box 85608 San Diego, CA 92186-5608 Mr. Joseph D. Hegner Lead Engineer - Licensing Dominion Generation Early Site Permitting Project 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060 Mr. Edward L. Quinn MDM Services Corporations Utility Operations Division 28202 Cabot Road, Suite 205 Laguna Nigual, CA 92677 Ms. Lynn Connor Doc-Search Associates 2211 sw 1ST Ave - #1502 Portland, OR 97201 Mr. Paul Leventhal Nuclear Control Institute 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 410 Washington, DC 20036 Ms. Patricia Campbell Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Mr. W. Edward Cummins AP600 and AP1000 Projects Westinghouse Electric Company P.O. Box 355 Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0355 Dr. Robert E. Gamble Manager, ESBWR GE Nuclear Energy 1989 Little Orchard St., M/C 365 San Jose, CA 95125-1030 September 14, 2005 Dr. Jack W. Roe Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3708 Mr. Stephen P. Frantz Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius, LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Mr. Gary Wright, Manager Office of Nuclear Facility Safety Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety 1035 Outer Park Drive Springfield, IL 62704 Mr. Brendan Hoffman Research Associate on Nuclear Energy Public Citizens Critical Mass Energy and Environmental Program 215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 Mr. Tom Clements 6703 Gude Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 Mr. Lionel Batty Nuclear Business Team Graftech 12300 Snow Road Parma, Ohio 44130 Mr. Ian M. Grant Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 280 Slater Street, Station B P.O. Box 1046 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5S9 Mr. Edward F. Sproat, III Vice President - Intl Projects Exelon Generation 200 Exelon Way Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. Glenn H. Archinoff AECL Technologies 481 North Frederick Avenue Suite 405 Gaithersburg, MD. 20877 Dr. Regis A. Matzie Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Westinghouse Electric Company 2000 Day Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095-0500 Mr. Ed Wallace, General Manager Projects PBMR Pty LTD PO Box 9396 Centurion 0046 Republic of South Africa Mr. Dobie McArthur Director, Washington Operations General Atomics 1899 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Mr. Russell Bell Nuclear Energy Institute Suite 400 1776 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3708 Ms. Vanessa E. Quinn, Chief Radiological Emergency Preparedness Section Nuclear & Chemical Hazards Branch Federal Emergency Management Agency/DHS 500 C Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20472 Mr. Ron Simard 6170 Masters Club Drive Suwanee, GA 30024 September 14, 2005 Mr. Jerald S. Holm Framatome ANP, Inc.
3315 Old Forest Road P.O. Box 10935 Lynchburg, VA 24506-0935 Ms. Kathryn Sutton, Esq.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Ms. Anne W. Cottingham Winston & Strawn LLP 1700 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3817 E-Mail:
jerald.holm@framatome-anp.com mwetterhahn@winston.com gcesare@enercon.com whorin@winston.com NRC Meeting with Nuclear Energy Institute To Discuss Consolidation of Standard Review Plan, Chapter 17, Quality Assurance Tuesday, June 7, 2005 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NRC Headquarters Conference Room O-4B6 Name Organization Joseph Colaccino NRR/DRIP/RNRP Clinton Eldridge Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Dale Smith Duke Power George Zinke Entergy/NuStart Michael P. Saniuk AREVA Guy Cesare Enercon Dan Williamson Exelon Terry Dunn NQA Committee/SAIA Jason Jennings NRR/DIPM/IIPB Tom Hayes Westinghouse Eddie R. Grant Exelon Joe Hegner Dominion Kerri Kavanagh NRR/DIPM/IPSB Al Passwater Consultant Gustave Danielson U.S. Department of Energy Steve Koenick NRR Ken Heck NCRC Paul Prescott NRR/IPSB Rich McIntyre NRR/DIPM/IPSB Dale Thatcher NRR/DIPM/IPSB/QMS Ted Quay NRR/DIPM/IPSB Francis X. Talbot NRR/DIPM/IPSB Russ Bell NEI Stephen Tingen NRR
Agenda*
June 7, 2005, Meeting with the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) to Discuss Consolidation of Standard Review Plan, Chapter 17, Quality Assurance 1:30 p.m.
Introductions/Opening Remarks NRC/NEI 1:40 p.m.
Presentation on Consolidation of SRP Chapter 17 NRC (See attached slides) 3:00 p.m.
Discussion with NEI Combined License Application NRC/NEI Task Force 3:45 p.m.
Public Comments 4:00 p.m.
Adjourn
- NOTE: Specific topics and associated discussion times may change without notice.
Contact:
Joseph Colaccino, NRR 301-415-2753, jxc1@nrc.gov