ML20132C744
| ML20132C744 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 02/07/1985 |
| From: | Minogue R NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REGULATORY RESEARCH (RES) |
| To: | Dircks W NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20132B800 | List:
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| References | |
| FRN-50FR34708, RULE-PR-73 AB46-1-28, NUDOCS 8503040154 | |
| Download: ML20132C744 (4) | |
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MEMORANDUM FOR: William J. Dircks Q,..J.
Executive Director for Operations FROM:
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SUBJECT:
CONTROL OF NRC RULEMAKING: RES INDEPENDENT REVIEW 0F ONGOING RULEMAKING SPONSORED BY NMSS Based on our independent review of the ongoing rulemaking, " Reporting Require-with the recommendations of the Director, NMSS, that this should continue.
The basis for our reccmmendation is as follows:
The proposed revision of 10 CFR 73.71 would redefine the reportable safeguard events in less abstract terms to aid the licensee in responding to NRC require-ments, remove the current 24-hour telephone notification requirements for cer-NRC-366 (with safeguards supplentent).tain safeguards events and spe The proposed rule would also add a new Appendix G to 10 CFR Part 73 to identGy all events of significance that must b reported within one hour and other events that must be recorded in a quarterly-submitted safeguards event log.
The staff has found that reports submitted pursuant to 10 CFR 73.71 were non-uniform and thereby difficult to analyze and correlate relative to NRC assessment needs.
Unless the reporting requirements are clarified, the analysis is limited.usefulness of such reports in developing an adequate data base f The primary benefit of the rule change will be the improved data base for NRC use in assessing both plant specific and generic security systems at licensed nuclear power plants.
safeguards events will enable NRC to better identify and initiate correctiveThe i actions as may be required to eliminate unacceptable shortcomings in a timely manner and thereby improve protection of such facilities. Additionally, the elimination of unnecessary reporting which will contribute to a decrease in cost to the NRC of $25.2K/yr and to the licensees a decrease of $658.2K/yr industry wide.
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..p, The alternative of doing away with requiring the reporting safeguards events was not considered since such reporting is believed to be necessary for ensuring ,
adequate safeguards security systems and the associated protection of public health and safety.
The rulemaking is consistent with applicable policies and planning guidance and i is a matter of moderate urgency relative to accomplishing the NRC's mandate of j protecting nuclear material and facilities.
Sufficient information has been provided in relation to these factors to warrant further development of this specific rulemaking.
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- The ccmplete RES independent review package has been sent to OEDO (Attention
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Prepare Repty Dawlses For Yewr Information See Me Comment Invoettgote Signature ICaerWinetten _' Justify Ac4Anns We are at step III.C.2, "RIRB deliberations," of the RES independent review procedures for the attached specific ongoing rulemaking.
Please evaluate the attached draft independent review package and provide RMRB with your voting sheet indicating your position on the rulemaking.
Your response by c.o.b.
will assist in RES' making independent recommendations to the E00 in a timely manner.
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