ML072070191

From kanterella
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Y020060143 - Letters 2006 External Stakeholders Response to Federal Register Notice Re Implementation of Reactor Oversight Process
ML072070191
Person / Time
Issue date: 09/07/2007
From: Richards S
NRC/NRR/ADRO/DIRS
To: Baxter F, Bowman C, Butler J, Gamble S, Tom Gurdziel, Hooper D, Hope T, Janati R, Lipoti J, Lochbaum D, Scherer A, Sniezek J, Stall J, Stritar A, Tierney R, Vargo G
- No Known Affiliation, Exelon Corp, Florida Power & Light Co, Govt of Slovenia, Nuclear Safety Administration, Nuclear Energy Institute, Nuclear Management & Resources Council, Region IV Utility Group (RUG IV), South Texas, Southern California Edison Co, State of PA, Dept of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Radiation Protection, Strategic Teaming & Resource Sharing (STARS), Union of Concerned Scientists
Frahm, R K, NRR/DIRS/IPAB, 415-2986
Shared Package
ML072070199 List:
References
Y020060143
Download: ML072070191 (17)


Text

September 7, 2007 Thomas Gurdziel 9 Twin Orchard Drive Oswego, NY 13126

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Gurdziel:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

The staff appreciates your participation in this effort. Questions and comments should be directed to Ronald Frahm at (301) 415-2986.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 Stanley T. Gamble Exelon 3146 Saratoga Road Pottstown, PA 19465

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Gamble:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

The staff appreciates your participation in this effort. Questions and comments should be directed to Ronald Frahm at (301) 415-2986.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 David Lochbaum Union of Concerned Scientists 1707 H Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, D.C. 20006

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Lochbaum:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

The staff appreciates your participation in this effort. Questions and comments should be directed to Ronald Frahm at (301) 415-2986.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 John C. Butler Director, Safety Focused Regulation Nuclear Generation Division Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20006-3708

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Butler:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

The staff appreciates your participation in this effort. Questions and comments should be directed to Ronald Frahm at (301) 415-2986.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 A. Edward Scherer Manager of Nuclear Regulatory Affairs Southern California Edison P.O. Box 128 San Clemente, CA 92672

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Scherer:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

The staff appreciates your participation in this effort. Questions and comments should be directed to Ronald Frahm at (301) 415-2986.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 Raymond Tierney 34 Kansas Road Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Tierney:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 Dr. George J. Vargo 444 Sharp Road Avondale, PA 19311

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Dr. Vargo:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 James H. Sniezek Nuclear Management Consultant 5486 Nithsdale Drive Salisbury, MD 21801

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Sniezek:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 Rich Janati Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Radiation Protection, Division of Nuclear Safety P.O. Box 8469 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Janati:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 Charles T. Bowman General Manager, Oversight STP Nuclear Operating Company P.O. Box 289 Wadsworth, TX 77483

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Bowman:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 Farouk D. Baxter 23 Pilgrims Path Sudbury, MA 01776

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Baxter:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 Jill Lipoti, Ph.D.

Director, Division of Environmental Safety and Health P.O. Box 424 Trenton, NJ 08625-0424

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Ms. Lipoti:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 Tim Hope Chairman, RUG IV Utilities Region IV Utility Group 4200 South Hulen Drive, Ste. 630 Ft. Worth, TX 76109

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Hope:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 J.A. Stall Senior Vice President, FPL Florida Power & Light Company 700 Universe Boulevard P.O. Box 14000 Juno Beach, FL 33408-0420

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Stall:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 Andrej Stritar, Director Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration Zelezna cesta 16 P.O. Box 5759 1001 Ljublijana Republic of Slovenia

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Stritar:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 D. Hooper Acting Chairman, STARS Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing P.O. Box 411 Burlington, KA 66839

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Hooper:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated

September 7, 2007 D. Hooper Acting Chairman, STARS Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing P.O. Box 411 Burlington, KA 66839

SUBJECT:

2006 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

Dear Mr. Hooper:

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 2006 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-07-0069, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2006" (ADAMS Accession Number ML070730514), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on May 31, 2007.

To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the public comments.

This document, entitled Consolidated Response to the 2006 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey (ML072070140), along with the Commission paper (ML070730514) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML070720085), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.

Sincerely, Stuart A. Richards, Deputy Director /RA/

Division of Inspection & Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As Stated DISTRIBUTION: Y020060143 IPAB IRIB Accession Number: Package ML072070199; Response Letters ML072070191; Consolidated Response ML072070140; ROP Metrics ML070720085; ROP Self Assessment ML070730514; Attachment 1 ML070730519; ML070730523; Attachment 3 ML070730527; Attachment 4 ML070730532; Attachment 5 ML070730537 OFFICE DIRS/IPAB DIRS/IPAB:BC DIRS/IRIB:BC DIRS:DD NAME RFrahm JAndersen TReis Srichards DATE 07/27/07 07/27/07 07/30/07 09/07/07 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY