ML092290034
| ML092290034 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oconee, Harris  |
| Issue date: | 08/17/2009 |
| From: | Klein A NRC/NRR/DRA/AFPB |
| To: | |
| Alex Klein, 415-3477 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML092290034 (8) | |
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Risk-Informed, Performance-Based Fire Protection: A U.S. Regulatory Perspective 11th International Seminar on FIRE SAFETY IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS AND INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATIONS Alexander Klein, PE August 17-19, 2009
BACKGROUND
- Fire Protection Regulations
- Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Section 50.48, Fire protection
- General Design Criterion (GDC) 3, Fire 2
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- Appendix R, Fire Protection Program for Nuclear Power Facilities Operating Prior to January 1, 1979
- 10 CFR 50.48(c) National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 805
REGULATORY INFRASTRUCTURE
- Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.205, Risk-Informed, Performance-Based Fire Protection for Existing Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants NEI 04 02 Guidance for Implementing a Risk Informed 3
- NEI 04-02, Guidance for Implementing a Risk-Informed, Performance-Based Fire Protection Program Under 10 CFR 50.48(c)
- NUREG-0800, Standard Review Plan
- SRP Section 9.5.1.1
- new SRP Section 9.5.1.2 (draft)
- Triennial fire protection inspection procedures
PILOT PLANTS
- Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
- Oconee Nuclear Power Plant (Units 1, 2, 3) 4
- Pilot Plant Process
- status
Process
LESSONS LEARNED
- What are some of the initial lessons learned from the pilot plants?
- License Amendment Request 5
- Review of engineering evaluations
- Treatment of the risk of prior approved recovery actions
- Interface between RG 1.205 and RG 1.200
LEVERAGING NFPA 805 TOOLS
- Reduce regulatory burden
- Address emergent issues 6
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- Improve fire risk management
- Use in non-fire protection areas
PATH FORWARD
- Update regulatory guidance
- Develop inspection procedures
- Complete the pilot plant process 7
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- Communicate lessons learned
- Prepare for license amendment requests
QUESTIONS 8