ML061670083
| ML061670083 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Callaway, San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 06/26/2006 |
| From: | Tonacci M NRC/NRR/ADRO/DIRS/IPAB |
| To: | Andersen J NRC/NRR/ADRO/DIRS/IPAB |
| tonacci, Mark DIRS/IPAB, 301-415-4045 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML061670083 (5) | |
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June 26, 2006 MEMORANDUM TO: James W. Andersen, Chief Performance Assessment Branch Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM:
Mark E. Tonacci, Reactor Operations Engineer /RA/
Performance Assessment Branch Division of Inspection and Regional Support
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC MEETING
SUMMARY
ON THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS HELD ON JUNE 14, 2006 On June 14, 2006, the staff hosted the monthly Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) working group public meeting. The attendance list for the meeting is contained in Attachment 1. The agenda for the meeting is contained in Attachment 2.
The participants discussed Mitigation System Performance Index (MSPI) implementation, guidance interpretation issues, and the need for additional industry MSPI training. Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) stated that a decision has not yet been made whether to pursue additional broad based communications with the industry. The working group agreed that resolving feedback early will help prevent an excessive number of frequently asked questions (FAQ) relating to MSPI. Other topics discussed included the schedule for issuance of the Regulatory Information Summary (RIS) and the Temporary Instruction. The staff committed to putting the MSPI training information on the publically available portion of the NRC web. The working group also agreed that the next meeting will include a discussion of MSPI lessons learned and two guidance interpretation issues. The two issues will be drafted outside of the meeting and brought forward for discussion at the next meeting.
Safety culture transition and implementation issues were also discussed. The staff noted that the SECY on safety culture and the safety culture training presentation are both available on the public web site. The staff noted that the RIS will likely be issued next month and the inspection procedures will be on the public web site prior to the end of this month, along with resolution of industry comments. During the meeting, NEI announced they are preparing a letter to highlight the industry concern with safety culture implementation issues, such as an observed increase in the number of cross-cutting issues and slippage of safety culture related dates.
In the security area the staff stated that a commitment has been made to the Commission to run a pilot of both the staff and the industry proposals for the physical protection significance determination process (SDP). Also, the staff noted that a SECY is being drafted which proposes elimination of the security performance indicators (PI).
The draft PI for scrams with complications was presented. A more detailed discussion will take place next meeting, with the intent to move forward towards implementation. Prior to the next meeting the staff and NEI will draft a schedule of activities necessary to implement this PI in January 2006. Some of the activities include revising NEI 99-02, issuing a RIS, revising the INPO database, evaluating enforcement discretion, and training of staff and industry.
The industry Safety Performance Assessment Task Force submitted two frequently asked questions (FAQ) for presentation. The first was 61.1, ERO Participation Credit for Security Related Drill or Exercise. This FAQ was presented, revisions were proposed, and it will be represented and discussed in the next meeting. The second FAQ was 61.2, Appendix D - San Onofre. This FAQ was presented, discussed and approved for immediate implementation with a minor revision.
During the meeting it was noted that the staff is resolving both the definition change for performance deficiency, and the 50.65 (a)(4) fire risk assessment issue.
The next meeting of the ROP Working Group will be July 19th, 2006.
Attachments:
- 1. Attendance List
- 2. Agenda
- 3. FAQ Log, dated 6/14/06
- 4. Unplanned Scrams with Complications The draft PI for scrams with complications was presented. A more detailed discussion will take place next meeting, with the intent to move forward towards implementation. Prior to the next meeting the staff and NEI will draft a schedule of activities necessary to implement this PI in January 2006. Some of the activities include revising NEI 99-02, issuing a RIS, revising the INPO database, evaluating enforcement discretion, and training of staff and industry.
The industry Safety Performance Assessment Task Force submitted two frequently asked questions (FAQ) for presentation. The first was 61.1, ERO Participation Credit for Security Related Drill or Exercise. This FAQ was presented, revisions were proposed, and it will be represented and discussed in the next meeting. The second FAQ was 61.2, Appendix D - San Onofre. This FAQ was presented, discussed and approved for immediate implementation with a minor revision.
During the meeting it was noted that the staff is resolving both the definition change for performance deficiency, and the 50.65 (a)(4) fire risk assessment issue.
The next meeting of the ROP Working Group will be July 19th, 2006.
Attachments:
- 1. Attendance List
- 2. Agenda
- 3. FAQ Log, dated 6/14/06
- 4. Unplanned Scrams with Complications DISTRIBUTION:
PAB r/f PUBLIC Accession Number:ML061670083 Package -
OFFICE DIRS/IPAB NAME METonacci DATE 06/26/06 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY ATTENDANCE LIST INDUSTRY/STAFF ROP PUBLIC MEETING June 14, 2006 NAME AFFILIATION 1.
John Thompson NRC 2.
Jim Andersen NRC 3.
John Butler NEI 4.
Deann Raliegh Scientech 5.
Kiyoto Tahabe NRC 6.
Tony Pietrangelo NEI 7.
Lenny Sueper NMC 8.
Terry Beltz NRC 9.
Kay Nicholson Duke 10.
Fred Mashburn TVA 11.
Robin Ritzman FENOC 12.
W.E. Mookhoek S TP 13.
Greg Gibson SoCalEd 14.
Mark Tonacci NRC 15.
Bob Gramm NRC 16.
John Giddens Southern Nuclear 17.
Rick Thomas Entergy 18.
See Meng Wong NRC/NRR/DRA 19.
Duane Kanitz APS/STARS 20.
David J. Distel Exelon 21.
Don Dube NRC 23.
Jim Strnisha NRC 24.
Peter Appignani NRC ROP WORKING GROUP PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA June 14, 2006 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. (O7B4)
Phone: 888-323-9687; 38820; Leader: Tonacci 9:00 - 9:05 a.m.
Introduction and Purpose of Meeting 9:05 - 10:15 a.m.
Discussion of MSPI Implementation and Training Issues 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Break 10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Discussion of Safety Culture ROP Issues 10:45 - 11:30 p.m.
Discussion of Security ROP Issues 11:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Discussion of PI Program Improvements 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Discussion of Open and New PI Frequently Asked Questions 2:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Break 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
Inspection Program Branch Topics Selection of Future Meeting Dates/Topics 4:00 p.m.
Adjourn