ML073460199

Y020070276-Simulator Scenario Based Testing Methodology Response

ML073460199
Person / Time
Site:	Nuclear Energy Institute
Issue date:	01/03/2008
From:	Frederick Brown NRC/NRR/ADRO/DIRS
To:	Roe J Nuclear Energy Institute
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January 03, 2008 Jack W. Roe, Director Operations Support Nuclear Generation Division Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708

SUBJECT:

SIMULATOR SCENARIO BASED TESTING METHODOLOGY

Dear Mr. Roe:

Thank you for your letter of November 20, 2007, regarding Nuclear Energy Institutes (NEI) recommendations regarding simulator scenario based testing (SBT). The purpose of this letter is to inform you that, overall, the staff agrees in principle with the four recommendations and the supporting concepts. We also understand that the industry is in general agreement with the staffs position as outlined during our presentation at the December 11, 2007, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), NEI Licensed Operator Focus Group public meeting and as stated in the minutes (ML073511714). We look forward to receiving NEIs white paper that will include a detailed description of its simulator SBT methodology implementation guidance.

The NRC appreciates the opportunity to work with NEI and the industry stakeholders on this important simulator issue. My goal is to bring closure to this issue so that a standardized approach to simulator SBT ultimately facilitates movement toward a single industry consensus standard. If you require additional information, please contact Larry Vick at 301-415-3181.

Sincerely, Frederick D. Brown, Director /RA/

Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

January 03, 2008 Jack W. Roe, Director Operations Support Nuclear Generation Division Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708

SUBJECT:

SIMULATOR SCENARIO BASED TESTING METHODOLOGY

Dear Mr. Roe:

Thank you for your letter of November 20, 2007, regarding Nuclear Energy Institutes (NEI) recommendations regarding simulator scenario based testing (SBT). The purpose of this letter is to inform you that, overall, the staff agrees in principle with the four recommendations and the supporting concepts. We also understand that the industry is in general agreement with the staffs position as outlined during our presentation at the December 11, 2007, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), NEI Licensed Operator Focus Group public meeting and as stated in the minutes (ML073511714). We look forward to receiving NEIs white paper that will include a detailed description of its simulator SBT methodology implementation guidance.

The NRC appreciates the opportunity to work with NEI and the industry stakeholders on this important simulator issue. My goal is to bring closure to this issue so that a standardized approach to simulator SBT ultimately facilitates movement toward a single industry consensus standard. If you require additional information, please contact Larry Vick at 301-415-3181.

Sincerely, Frederick D. Brown, Director, /RA/

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