ML18078A109
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| ML18078A109 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/13/2018 |
| From: | Bradley Jones NRC Office of Inspection & Enforcement (IE Region II) |
| To: | |
| RICMST.Resource@nrc.gov | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18079B151 | List: |
| References | |
| Download: ML18078A109 (9) | |
Text
New Reactor Construction:
Transition to Operations William Jones Director, Division of Construction Oversight US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Key Messages
- The NRC is well positioned to implement the Vogtle 3 and 4 inspection and oversight activities through plant start up.
- Qualified staff are engaged in the construction, initial test, and operational program inspections.
- Domestic and international lessons learned are being applied to these activities.
Agenda
- Vogtle Readiness Group
- Qualified Inspection Staff
- Initial Test And Operational Programs Preparedness
- Transition Lessons Applied Early
Vogtle Readiness Group
- Management oversight
- Project integration and decision-making
Vogtle Readiness Group
- Communications both internal and external to the NRC
- Integrated use of metrics
Qualified Inspection Staff
- Qualified inspectors for ITAAC, operational program, and startup testing inspections
- Revised qualification requirements based upon lessons learned
- Initial test inspectors
Initial Test and Operational Programs Preparedness
- NRC manager leading the initial and operational program inspection group
- Digital testing
- Subject matter experts reviewing test procedures
Transition Lessons Applied Early
- Watt Bar Unit 2 Lessons Learned
- Transition to Reactor Oversight Process (ROP)
Transition Lessons Applied Early
- Tabletop exercises challenge programs and processes
- International exchange with National Nuclear Safety Agency