ML19074A159
| ML19074A159 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 04/26/2019 |
| From: | Mark King, Ladonna Suggs Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, NRC/RGN-II |
| To: | Margie Kotzalas NRC/NMSS/DFCSE/LOB |
| Marcano J | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML19074A139 | List: |
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| Download: ML19074A159 (3) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 April 26, 2019 MEMORANDUM TO: Margie A. Kotzalas, Chief Fuel Facility Licensing and Oversight Branch Division of Fuel Cycle Safety, Safeguards, and Environmental Review Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards FROM: Mike F. King, Director /RA for Mike King/
Division of Fuel Cycle Safety, Safeguards, and Environmental Review Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards LaDonna B. Suggs, Director Division of Fuel Facility Inspection Region II
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF THE WORKING GROUP CHARTER FOR BUILDING A SMARTER FUEL CYCLE INSPECTION PROGRAM This memorandum approves the charter that describes the review of the Fuel Cycle inspection program for the purpose of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the program inspections in areas of safety and safeguards. Through this memorandum you are requested to form a working group to conduct a holistic assessment of the Fuel Cycle inspection program as defined in Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2600 Fuel Cycle Facility Operational Safety and Safeguards Inspection Program to make recommendations on improving both the effectiveness and efficiency of the inspection program while further integrating risk-informed insights. The working group should look for areas of transformation and innovation in the Fuel Cycle inspection program while adhering to the key principles that guide the manner in which we conduct our work and make decisions, particularly with respect to the concept of reasonable assurance of adequate protection.
The working group will solicit and assess feedback from internal and external stakeholders (public, industry, etc.) on any proposed changes to the inspection program. The working group will review the suite of IPs referenced in IMC 2600 and IMC 2683 to determine if overlaps of inspection areas exist and to make recommendations on areas of enhancements. The working group will leverage, as appropriate, operating experience and inspection data to determine whether the inspection program guidance applies the appropriate focus on areas with demonstrated performance issues and areas that provide the greatest safety benefit to determine that a facility is operating safely and securely in accordance with regulatory requirements. The working group should consider ways to make all phases of the inspection program smarter (scheduling, preparation, inspection, enforcement, documentation, etc.)
CONTACT: Jonathan Marcano, NMSS/FCSE 301-415-6731
M. Kotzalas 2 You are requested to make periodic updates from the results of this effort to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission management. Finally, you are requested to document any planned recommendations to the Fuel Cycle inspection program.
The enclosed charter includes recommendations provided in the Nuclear Energy Institute letter dated April 12, 2019 (ADAMS Accession Number ML19114A288) and URENCO USA letter dated April 24, 2019 (ADAMS Accession Number ML19115A349).
Enclosure:
Charter
M. Kotzalas 3
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF THE WORKING GROUP CHARTER FOR BUILDING A SMARTER FUEL CYCLE INSPECTION PROGRAM DATED: April 26, 2019 DISTRIBUTION: FCSE r/f ADAMS Accession Numbers: ML19074A139 (P), ML19074A159 (L) *via email OFFICE FCSE/LOB FCSE/ERB FCSE/LOB RGN II/DFFI NAME JMarcano AWalker-Smith MKotzalas *RWilliams DATE 04/24/2019 03/19/2019 04/24/2019 04/25/2019 OFFICE RGN II/DFFI FCSE/MCAB FCSE RGN II/DFFI NAME *EMichel JRubenstone MKing *LSuggs DATE 04/25/2019 04/24/2019 04/26/2019 04/26/2019 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY