ML20043H059
| ML20043H059 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 06/18/1990 |
| From: | Chilk S NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Taylor J NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| References | |
| REF-10CFR9.7 M900427, NUDOCS 9006210510 | |
| Download: ML20043H059 (2) | |
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
James M. Taylor Executive Director for op a{ ions FROM:
Samuel J.
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SUBJECT:
STAFF REQUIREMENTS - BRI::F M ON EVOLUTIONARY LIGHT WATER AEq: TOR CERTIFI-CATION ISSUES AND RELATElf I@GULATORY REQUIREMENTS-(SECY-90-016, SECY-90-065, AND SECY-90-146), 9:00 A.M.,
FRIDAY,_ APRIL 27, 1990, COMMISSIONERS' CONFERENCE ROOM, ONE WHITE FLINT NORTH, ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND (OPEN TO PUBLIC ATTENDANCE)
The Commission was briefed by the NRC staff _on Evolutionary Light Water Reactor (LWR) Certification Issues and Related-
-Regulatory Requirements.
The Commission discussed with the staff the issues of " essentially complete design," including " inspections, tests, analyses, and
-acceptance criteria."
The Commission requested staff to:
1.
Prepare a Commission paper which sets forth how the staff intends to implement the provision of Part 52 which requires an essentially complete design.
The staff should highlight to the Commission any difficulties that the
, staff foresees in this regard, along with how the staff would propose to address'such matters.
(EDO)
(SECY Suspense:
7/9/90) 1 2.
Consistent with established priorities, conduct.a limited review of the test data available from the General Electric Simplified Boiling Water Reactor and use the results of this review in formulating' conclusions on the EPRI document.
(EDO)
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As appropriate) 9006'?10510 900618 PDR 10CFR PDC PT9.7 a
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Consistent with Commission priorities, ensure that adequate _ personnel and skills are available.to' maintain expertiso for licensing design reviews.
(EDO)
(SECY Suspense:
As appropriate) 4.
Elevate to the Commission as soon as possible all policy and. implementation issues identified while executing Part 52 which requires a decision on clarification.
(EDO).
.(SECY Suspense:
As appropriate) 5.
Provide staff comments on the continued need for formal review and comment on a. License Review Basis Document for each passive design, given that the commission will issue an SER on the EPRI Requirements Document for passive design first (similar to paragraph 2c in SRM M900403A, dated May 1,-1990).
(EDO)
(SECY Suspense:
After issuance of SER on EPRI Passive Requirements Document) 6.
Brief the commission on the progress of design certifi-cation review and implementation of the above guidance every six months.
(EDO)
(SECY Suspense:
12/1/90)
The Commission will provide guidance concerning-implementation of the.Part 52 requirement for an essentially complete dee gn i
after.the' Commission has had an opportunity to consider the staff's proposal.
The Commission desires to schedule another meeting at the
-earliest convenient time to discuss-the certification issues described in SECY-90-016.
A meeting was scheduled and: held at 10:00 a.m.,. Thursday, May 3, 1990, for this purpose.
Commissioner Remick emphasized the benefits and importance for early staff interactions with the reactor vendors.
He encouraged staff to provide the vendors.with early Commission views concerning the desired characteristics of advanced reactor. designs and to issue timely comment'on the implications of such-designs for safety and the regulatory process.
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Chairman Carr Commissioner Roberts Commissioner Rogers Commissioner Curtiss Commissioner Remick
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