ML20041D971
| ML20041D971 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 02/17/1982 |
| From: | Dircks W NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| To: | Minogue R NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REGULATORY RESEARCH (RES) |
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| ML20041D969 | List: |
| References | |
| SECY-82-072, SECY-82-72, NUDOCS 8203090688 | |
| Download: ML20041D971 (2) | |
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,i WASHINGTON. o. c. 20555 February 17, 1982 MEMORANDUM FOR:
Robert B. Minogue, Director Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research FROM:
William J. Dircks Executive Director for Operations
SUBJECT:
OVERALL STEAM GENERATOR PROGRAM As you know, as a result of concerns raised by the Chairman associated with the overall program to address the steam generator problems, I discussed this issue with the various Office Directors involved. As a result, I am assigning you the lead responsibility working jointly with NRR to pull together a plan of action to address the steam generator concerns. You should consult with and get input from other offices, particularly IE, as necessary.
I envision the development of two papers for the Commission's information and consideration:
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The first paper, to be developed in a short time frame, should address principally the question of "What is going on now?", and "What has happened to date?" The general framework of this paper would include:
A discussion of the problems (both regulatory and economic) a.
and their safety significance; b.
What programs are now going on within the NRC, DOE, USN, industry (including EPRI and AIF), and international programs. The NRC efforts include the NRR efforts on Unresolved Safety Issues A-3, 4, 5, as well as ongoing RES efforts; c.
The short term fixes that have been proposed and/or implemented for individual problems over the years and some insight into difficulties; d.
Staff recomendations on the short term actions (for all affected reactors) believed to be prudent to ensure that public health and safety are protected; and A general idea of possible direction to attack the problen in the e.
long term.
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Recognizing that current efforts (NRC and regulated industry) are probably not nearly enough, a second paper, again working jointly with NRR, should be developed.
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must be done, and a plan of action for a joint research effort to provide a definitive resolution. To assure a creditable product, close coordination with industry will be required. Perhaps a lead group representing the industry, such as EPRI can, together with NRC staff, ACRS, and other consultants as necessary, form a steering group to identify what must be done, who should do what to assure canplete coverage without overlap and the priorities of work - to include the inspection program.
I would like you to report to me at the weekly meetings regarding progress, problems, or action I can take to move this program along in an expeditious manner.
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Will am J. Dircks Executive Director for Operations CC: Chairman Palladino Commissioner Gilinsky Commissioner Bradford Commissioner Ahearne Commissioner Roberts H.R. Denton/NRR R.C. DeYoung/IE
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