ML20043F068
| ML20043F068 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/26/1990 |
| From: | Carr NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Bevill HOUSE OF REP., APPROPRIATIONS |
| References | |
| BEVILL-900326, CCS, NUDOCS 9006140136 | |
| Download: ML20043F068 (1) | |
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MR.-BEVILL:
Do all operating licensees have established maintenance programs and, if so, why does the NRC take the position that a rule is necessary for all licensees without regard to safety significance?
CHAIRMAN'CARR:
All power reactor licensees have programs for the conduct of maintenance at their facilities. The maintenance team inspections conducted by the NRC reveal that there are areas of weakness in these programs particularly in their implementation. There. continue to be equipment problems and plant events related to inadequate maintenance. The NRC rulemaking activities are directed toward maintenance of structures, systems and components that have a significant impact on safe operation of the plant such that they will perform their intended functions when required. The Commission's objective is reasonable asnrance of effective maintenance at nuclear power plants. The rulemaking effort which would define an' integrated set of maintenance activities and functions was directed toward improvement and sustained effective maintenance over the life of the plant!..
The final rule, as proposed, would have established a general framework for the scope of maintenance programs, but would have allowed flexibility for individual licensees-to build upon their existing programs to satisfy the Connission requirements.
In recognition of industry initiatives, the Connission is holding rulemaking in abeyance for 18 months.
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