ML101370495
| ML101370495 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | University of Maryland |
| Issue date: | 05/17/2010 |
| From: | Traiforos S Division of Policy and Rulemaking |
| To: | Univ of Maryland |
| Traiforos S, NRR/PRPB, 301-415-3965 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML101370495 (14) | |
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Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Division of Policy and Rulemaking Research and Test Reactors Licensing Branch Research and Test Reactors Licensing Branch Public Meeting with the University of Maryland on the License Renewal Application for Maryland University Training Reactor May 17, 2010
Agenda TIME TOPIC LEAD 10:00 A.M.-10:10 A.M.
Introduction/Purpose of Meeting NRC 10:10 A.M.-10:20 A.M.
NRC Management Remarks NRC g
10:20 A.M.-10:30 A.M.
UMD Management Comments UMD 10:30 A.M.-10:50 A.M.
NRC Representative Comments NRC 10:50 A.M.-11:10 A.M.
UMD Representative Comments UMD 11:10 A.M.-11:30 A.M.
NRC/UMD discussion on the path forward NRC/UMD 11:30 A.M.-11:50 A.M.
Public Comments PUBLIC 11:50 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Summary - Path Forward NRC 2
Introduction
- Public Meeting Information 3
- Introductions and Welcome
Purpose
- Public meeting with the University of Maryland to discuss delays in the review of the License Renewal Application for the Maryland University Training Reactor 4
University Training Reactor
- Formulate a Path Forward
Management Comments
- NRC Management Comments
- UMD Management Comments
- UMD Management Comments 5
NRC Representative Comments Status of License Renewals
Background
- Two reviews (Missouri University of Science &
6 Two reviews (Missouri University of Science &
Technology and NIST) completed in FY09.
- One review (Penn State University) completed so far in FY10.
- On-going license renewal reviews are in various stages of completion, nine of which are scheduled for completion in FY10. Next slide.
RTR Renewals Progress Report 7
License Renewal History
- Prior to 1976 renewal was administrative process.
- 1976 Staff determined that administrative renewals did not meet regulations.
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- Late 1990s, current wave of renewal applications began.
- Low Resource staffing in RTR branch and higher-priority work (post 9-11) lead to deferral of renewal reviews.
- Some licensees had difficulty answering questions.
License Renewal History Continued In early 2008 the effort to renew RTR licenses was intensified.
SECY-08-0161, Review of Research and Test Reactor License Renewal Applications dated October 24, 2008.
Staff Requirements Memorandum (SRM) dated March 26, 2009.
Directed Resources to support the Renewals Directed Resources to support the Renewals.
Public meetings held in September 2008, March 25, 2009 and June 4, 2009.
SECY-09-0095, Long Term Plan for Enhancing the Research and Test Reactor License Renewal Process and Status of the Development and use of the Interim Staff Guidance dated June 24, 2009.
Commission briefing on August 11, 2009.
The research and test reactor licensing branch increased staff to work on Licensing Renewal Applications.
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SRM on SECY-08-0161 directed staff to:
- Use graded approach
- Focus on most significant aspects of renewal
- Meet regulatory requirements Interim Staff Guidance 10
- Do not unnecessarily reanalyze items
- Use insights from security assessments Goal was to eliminate backlog by Sept. 2010.
Focused ISG Review Review plan based on NUREG-1537.
Technical specification (TS) review based on NUREG 1537 and ANS/ANSI 15 1 2007 11 NUREG-1537 and ANS/ANSI - 15.1 - 2007.
NRC reviewer will review entire SAR with focus on significant areas for renewal.
NRC Representative Comments Post SRM Significant Activities Pertaining to MUTR
- Have completed vast majority of follow-up Issues H
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- Have 5 outstanding Technical RAIs
- Have 5 Outstanding Financial RAIs
- Resolution will Allow completion of License Renewal 12
Comments and Discussion
- UMD representative comments
- NRC/UMD discussion of path forward 13
- Public Comments
- Summary - Path forward
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