ML19134A192
| ML19134A192 | |
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| Issue date: | 05/20/2019 |
| From: | On Yee NRC/NRR/DMLR/MVIB |
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| Download: ML19134A192 (3) | |
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Appendix H to 10 CFR Part 50 Rulemaking Status Materials Programs Technical Information Exchange Public Meeting On Yee - May 2019
Rulemaking Status
- SRM-COMSECY-18-0016 - January 2019 (ML19009A513)
- Commission approved regulatory basis publication and use of the direct final rule (DFR) process to revise the testing and reporting requirements in Appendix H
- Clarify the specific edition of ASTM E185 applicable to reactor vessels purchased after 1982 (Commission-directed)
- Regulatory Basis - April 2019 (ML19038A477)
- Provides basis for recommending DFR process in COMSECY-18-0016
- Direct Final Rule Process:
- Used for non-controversial regulatory amendments (i.e., No significant technical or policy issues)
- Expedites the rulemaking process and minimizes the use of NRC resources
- Issue direct final rule with a companion proposed rule
- Provides an opportunity for public comment on the rule
- No significant and adverse public comments anticipated May 2019 Materials Programs Technical 2 Information Exchange Public Meeting
Rulemaking Status (contd)
- Direct Final Rule underway to:
- Eliminate the requirements associated with weld heat-affected zone specimens and thermal monitors
- Reduce the number of tensile specimens that require testing
- Specify that testing correlation monitor material is optional
- Increase the reporting period for capsule reports from one year to 18 months
- Additional Consideration in SRM-COMSECY-18-0016
- Potential to misinterpret Appendix H as requiring the use of an ASTM standard not currently incorporated by reference
- Revise Section III.B.1 to clarify that ASTM E185-82 must be used when designing a surveillance program for reactor vessels purchased after 1982
- Public Meeting held on April 30, 2019 - (ML19106A001)
- Provided status update and scope of this rulemaking activity
- Schedule
- Goal is to submit the DFR package to the Commission for review and approval by January 2020
- Direct Final Rule would become effective in late 2020 May 2019 Materials Programs Technical Information Exchange Public Meeting