ML18164A085
| ML18164A085 | |
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| Issue date: | 06/13/2018 |
| From: | Jo Bridge NRC/NRR/DIRS/IRAB |
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| Bridge J, NRR/DIRS, 415-4052 | |
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| Download: ML18164A085 (6) | |
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Enclosure 3 Reactor Oversight Process Meeting Briefing Material May 24, 2018 ML18164A085
Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment Mary Anderson, Self Assessment Lead Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 1
Key Messages
- Fully implemented the ROP self-assessment process:
- Completed ROP metrics assessment
- Performed program evaluations
- Conducted focused assessment on the engineering inspection program
- ROP provided objective, risk-informed, understandable, and predictable oversight
- Identified improvements to the ROP 2
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Revised ROP Self-Assessment Process
- Three elements defined in IMC 0307:
- 1. Measure effectiveness of and adherence to ROP governance documents
- 2. Monitor ROP revisions and to assess effectiveness of recent changes
- 3. Conduct focused assessments and regional peer reviews 3
CY 2017 ROP Self-Assessment Element 1 Element 2 Element 3 4
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CY 2017 Results Element 1: Measure effectiveness of and adherence to the current program
- Metrics assessment:
- 22 of 26 metrics were determined to be Green
- Three metrics were Red; one metric was Yellow
- Responsiveness to ROP feedback forms (Red)
- Timely completion of performance deficiency determinations (Red)
- Performance of lessons learned evaluations (Red)
- Completion of final significance determinations (Yellow)
- Actions underway to address Red metrics
- Program evaluations:
- PI, inspection, SDP, and assessment programs 5
CY 2017 Results Element 2: Monitor ROP revisions and assess effectiveness of recent program changes
- ROP revisions that were monitored:
- OIG audit of IMC 2515, Appendix C inspections
- No effectiveness reviews were conducted in CY 2017:
- Several recent ROP changes; allowing for operating time before assessing
- Three reviews planned/underway in CY 2018 6
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CY 2017 Results Element 3: Conduct focused assessment and regional peer review
- Regional peer review:
- Biennial. Not required in 2017.
- ROP focused reviews:
- Enhancements to the engineering inspection program.
- ROP Baseline IP review:
- Biennial. Not required in 2017.
7 CY 2017 Conclusions
- ROP provided effective oversight by meeting program goals and achieving intended outcomes
- Ensured openness and effectiveness in supporting NRC mission and strategic goals of safety and security
- Program was successful in being objective, risk-informed, understandable, and predictable
- Program improvements implemented and underway based on lessons learned and feedback from stakeholders 8
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Plans for CY 2018 ROP Self-Assessment Element 1 Element 2 Element 3 9
2018 Planned Effectiveness Reviews
- 1. Inspection Finding Resolution Management (IFRM) pilot (underway)
- 2. Closure of IP 95001 inspections (underway)
- 3. Safety Culture Common Language 10 5