ML20140D112
| ML20140D112 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/21/1997 |
| From: | Diaz N NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Hoyle J NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20140D095 | List: |
| References | |
| SECY-97-052-C, SECY-97-52-C, NUDOCS 9704220222 | |
| Download: ML20140D112 (2) | |
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John C. Hoyle, Secretary
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SECY-97-052 - COMMITTEE TO REVIEW GENERIC i REQUIREMENTS (CRGR) - SCOPE OF REVIEW AND l PERIODIC REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES v , q i Approved i Disapproved A Abstain
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COMMISSIONER DIAZ' COMMENTS ON SECY-97-052
' I approve staff recommendation (1) for a one year continuation of the trial program of CRGR review of selected NMSS items. Although I was not involved in the March 22,1996, SRM decision approving the one year trial program, my review of the background material led me to support this SRM. The staff should provide to the Commission a timely response to the December 4,1996, SRM and a summary of resolution of public comments on the NEI proposal for Part 70 miemaking. The staff should also select the nuclear material issues that will provide the needed additional information which will allow the staff to offer recommendations to the Commission regarding whether to permanently include selected NMSS items in the CRGR 4
review scope.
I do not approve staff recommendation (2) to initiate a two-year trial program of CRGR review of selected reactor inspection guidance. Historically, reactor inspection guidance has not been routinely reviewed by the CRGR and there has not been a demonstrated need for CRGR review of the reactor inspection guides. I do not believe the proposed trial program to review the reactor inspection guidance is justified because the NRC staff has reached a mature understanding of the backfit rule as it applies to the reactor inspection program. Furthermore, the promulgation of generic requirement and new rules now require Commission review and public comment period to ensure regulatory coherence and to eliminate unnecessary burden to the licensees. However, CRGR should continue to review selected inspection guidance as specifically requested by the staff.
P I approve staffrecommendation (3) to use the proposed process and criteria for periodic reporting and evaluation of CRGR activities.
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