ML20006F208
| ML20006F208 | |
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| Issue date: | 01/06/2020 |
| From: | Michael Lee Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | |
| Lee M, NRR, 415-1124 | |
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| Download: ML20006F208 (1) | |
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Reactor Oversight Process Enhancement Cross-Cutting Issues Effectiveness Review The NRCs cross-cutting issues (CCI) program identifies performance trends in human performance, problemidentification & resolution, and safety conscious work environment. The programs results inform nuclear power plantsoperators about the NRCs concerns, encouraging actions before significant performance issues appear. The staffsreview is focusing on how effectively the program is meeting its objective
Background
The program is generally meeting its objective, in part by utilizing inspection findings. The staff is examining whether a recent decreasing trend in inspection findings is affecting the CCI program through decreased sensitivity to performance trends.
The staff is reviewing how to maintain the programs effectiveness in an environment with reduced inspection findings.
Review of the CCI Program Performance Trends and Decrease in Inspection Findings The Staff is Exploring Program Adjustments The staff is assessing how simplifying the CCI program would enhance the reliability of identified trends and more efficient use of NRC resources.
The staff is reviewing where the CCI program can be more transparent.Options include establishing standardized criteria for reviewing and closing cross-cutting issues, as well as increasing documentation of crosscutting insights in assessment letters to nuclear power plants.
Changes Recommended by NRC Staff Simplify the Program Improve Program Openness The staff is reviewing cross-cutting program thresholds to balance sensitivity to emerging performance trends against avoiding the identification of false trends.
Review Program Thresholds Staff will continue to seek input on the proposed CCI program changes - Stay tuned to the NRCs public meeting announcements for more details. CCI program changes may require Commission notification or approval.
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