ML20198L297

Discusses Proposed Reorganization of Nrr.Proposed New Structure Designed to Achieve Primary FY99 Targets Outlined in EDO Guidance

ML20198L297
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Issue date:	09/18/1998
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To:	Bird P NRC OFFICE OF PERSONNEL (OP)
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MEMORANDUM TO: Paul E. Bird, Director Office of Human Resources l FROM: muel actor Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION The last major reorganization of NRR occurred in 1994 to position the office for incremental, orderly streamlining in support of the National Performance Review goals. As anticipated at the time of the 1994 reorganization, severalinterim organizational refinements have occurred over the course of the past three years to achieve the office's current supervisory ratio of 6.7-to 1.

In his memorandum dated July 1,1998, the Executive Director for Operations directed all NRC offices to establish plans to implement reductions in SES and non-SES positions to achieve the agency's target supervisory ratio of 1-to-8 during FY 1999. Accordingly, in light of current budget projections and anticipated reductions in FTE resources, a comprehensive realignment of NRR is recommended in early 1999 to promote efficiency and to ensure the safety mission of the office. l The primary objective of the organizational change is the establishment of clear lines of responsibility and accountability by aligning the office, to the degree possible, consistent with major program areas: inspection, performance assessment, license renewal, and licensing.

The new structure reflects a departure from NRR's current matrix organization to facilitate prioritization of resources and integration of NRR's projects and technical staffs aligned under two Associate Directors.

The proposed new structure is designed to achieve the primary FY 1999 targets outlined in the EDO's guidance: di percent SES, a 1-to-8 supervisory ratio based on the FTE allocation in the President's FY 1999 budget, and an increase in the span of control for SES to 20 employees, including subordinate supervisors, in each SES reporting chain.

Significant features of the proposed new organization include:

. An overall office structure of five divisions consisting of approximately 100 staff members aligned programmatically under two Associate Directors. The Associate Director for Project Licensing and Technical Analysis would be the program manager for reactor licensing and responsible for project management, engineering analysis, and systems analysis. The Associate Director for inspection and Programs would be responsible for all headquarters inspection-related functions and specialized programs:

the Director, Division for Programs, would be designated as the agency program manager for inspection, and the Director, Division for Special Projects, would serve as the agency program mar'ager for license renewal.

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• Deputy directors have been designated for all five divisions. With the increased span of 4

control and the new !arge branches, deputy directors are needed to provide stability and

- . management continuity at the branch level as well as at the division level. This is i particularly critical in the Division for Licensing Project Management,,where a deputy will provide coverage for the substantial travel requirements associated with project management and,in the Division of Systems Safety and Analysis, where a deputy is I l

needed to accommodate extemal demands for advice and coordination of the di broad range of high-priority issues, including risk-informed regulation.

i The establishment of a new Enforcement Coordinator position, reporting directly to the j

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integration of this area by senior NRR management.

. Realignment of the Decommissioning Project Directorate with the licensing function l under the Division for Licensing Project Management.

I = NRR would assume the programmatic functions of approximately 4 FTE from the Office s

for Analysis and Evaluation of Operational Data (AEOD). The AEOD performance assessment functions would be transferred to the Inspection Program Branch and the rulemaking functions would be transferred to the Generic issues, Environmental,

{' Financial and Rulemaking Branch under the Associate Director for inspection and l

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i The reorganization proposed would position the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation to move to a more efficient and effective organization. The Executive Team structure is being retained

{ to ensure appropriate management attention to high-priority program activities. The proposed l

4 reorganization reduces the number of SES positions by 16 (from 48 to 32) and increases non-SES supervisory positions by 1 (frora 35 to 36). A potential effect of the proposed reorganization will be the reassignment of approximately 11 SES incumbents to unspecified i

non-supervisosy positions. The actual effect will depend on Senior Level Service (SLS), early l

j out, and currently unknown retirement plans. Decisions regarding SES and supervisory reassignments will be based on past performance: with the increased span of control, l

j performance in a supervisory capacity will be a key factor in determining managerial assignments. Similarly, given the need for technical experts in specific areas, assignments to i

i senior level technical expert positions versus supervisory positions will be based on demonstrated expertise in high-priority specialty disciplines.

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• Preliminary discussions have been held with the NRR Labor Management Partnership '

4 Committee (NRR LMPC) to outline goals and objectives and to obtain NRR LMPC input and insights during the initial planning stages of the proposed reorganization. The labor members of the NRR LMPC have expressed concem about the large size of some proposed branches and the effect on management layers posed by the retention of deputy division directors.

2 Active NRR LMPC participation will be sought during the implementation phases following approval of a final reorganization plan.

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Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 1 Responsible for ensuring the public health and safety through licensing and inspection activities at all nuclear power reactor facilities in the United States. Responsible for the oversight of all aspects of licensing and inspection of manufacturing, production, and utilization facilities (except for facilities reprocessing fuel and performing isotopic fuel enrichment), and receipt, possession, and ownership of source, byproduct, and special nuclear material used or produced at facilities licensed under 10 CFR Part 50. Develops policy and inspection guidance for programs assigned to the regional offices and assesses the effectiveness and uniformity of the region's implementation of those programs. Identifies and takes action in coordination with the regional offices regarding conditions and licensee performance at such facilities that may adversely affect i

public health and safety, the environment, or the safeguarding of nuclear facilities and assesses and recommends or takes action in response to incidents or accidents. Responsible for licensing l l

issues and regulatory policy concerning reactor operators, including the initial licensing l examination and requalification examinations; emergency preparedness, including participation in emergency drills with federal, state, and local agencies; radiation protection; security and safeguards at such facilities, including fitness for duty; and the inspection of nuclear component supplier facilities. NRR responsibilities include the technical review, certification, and licensing of advanced nuclear reactor facilities and the renewal of current power reactor operating licenses.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS STAFF Establishes priorities, schedules and resource allocations; performs resource forecasting, strate

' and short-range program planning, budget preparation and coordination, and program control.

Provides administrative and management support, including human resource management, space management, FOIA coordination and control of principal correspondence. Provides support and oversight ofinformation technology and information management activities throughout the office to include: development and operation of automated systems supportin NRR programs in Headquarters and regions.

1 Resource Manacement Branch Provides direction and coordination of financial support functions involving: strategic long-and short range program planning and resource forecasting, budget development and coord the NRR program (Headquarters and regions), financial management, intemal control revi and resource / program control of technical assistance, license fees, and travel funds. Form coordinated responses to Commission, ACRS, OMB and congressionalinquiries and address concerns as to the aciequacy of the NRR programs and budget. Provides. support and o the administration of human resource planning, staffing, organizational planning and analysis, affirmative action /EEO, personnel action processing, and training.

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Information Manneement Branch Provides support and oversight ofinformation technology and information management activities throughout the office to include: development and operation of automated systems supporting NRR programs in Headquarters and regions, conducting SIRMO reviews and l l

l developing associated guidance, FIP acquisitions, RITS/TACS program and policy oversight, information collections, Office Letter Program, LAN and ADP equipment management and l

l administration, and FOIA coordination. Pmvides admini*ative and management support, space management, document and records management, conferences, security, and control of principal (

corramandence.

l AS$pCIATE DIRECTOR FOR PROJECT LICENSING AND TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Provides overall project management and technical review activities related to licensing and inspection of operating and decommissioning power reactors. Interacts with the other directors to resolve or recommend resolution of policy and office-level programmatic issues. Provides a focal point for the agency for information related to power reactors and for communication with licensees and applicants.

Division Director for Licensing Project Management Implements the policy, programs, and activities, including coordinating licensing, inspection, i

technical review, and licensee performance assessment, associated with the overall safety and environmental project management for individual power reactors, including deferred construction projects, operating reactors and decommissioning facilities. Participates in special team inspections, and assesses regional project activities.

Project Directorate <

Perform the overall safety and environmental project management and technical review and monitors daily operations of power reactors, including deferred construction projects, operating reactors and decommissioning facilities. Assists the Regions in monitoring and performing routine and special inspection activities. (Reactors owned by one utility or related utilities will iaa of applications be assigned to the same project directorate.) Manage the review and pr for limited work authorizations, construction permits, operating licenses, implementation of agency approval requirements, license am'endments, and license terminations. Serve as Headquarters contact with licensees and applicants. Coordinate the ywy 4 ion of Safety i Evaluation Reports and EnvironmentalImpact Statements. Coordinate and provide presenta to the Commission, ACRS, industry groups, and other govemment offic.s on specific projects and subjects. Participate in special inspections.

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l Performs engissing-related safety evaluations oflicensee implementadon of approved NRC requirements, changes to existing licenses, and applications for permits to constmet or licenses to operate new facilities and certified desips. Performs reviews oflicense renewal re.bmittals,

industry technical reports, and advanced plant designs. Provide , sechnical expertise for special j inspections, projects, programs, and policy making activities. Assists regions in the resolution of engineering problems. Evaluates the aesign and operation of onsite and offsite power systems.

Reviews and evaluates the functional performance requirements, design, and performance of l i

j nuclear power plant instrumentation and control systems.

3 Materials and Chemical Fnaineerina Branch f

j Reviews and evaluates materials engineering, in-service inspection, and materials integrity-

' related aspects of design and performance of reactor components and systems. Reviews special fabrication techniques, monitors component metallurgical behavior, and performs failure l

analysis. Reviews and evaluates issues related to chemical engineering including hydrogen J gene:ation, post-accident sampling, water chemistry, corrosion, decontamination, and decommissioning.

[, Mechanical and Civil Fnaineerina Branch j

Reviews design criteria and loads, static and dynamic ant. lysis methods, and in-service testing fo j mechanical systems and components. Reviews and evaluates seismic and dynamic quadficstions of equipment. Verifies integrity, capacity, and margins associated with mechanical equipment

such as pumps, valves, piping, pipe supports, and reactor intemals. Reviews and evaluates conditions associated with various postulated events such as earthquakes, man-related hazards, f

floods, pipe breaks, and their threat to the functional integrity oicomponent and systems.

Reviews and evaluates the design certification for advancen reactors in the areas of civil, structural, md=ical, material, and chemical engineering. Reviews license renewal reports l within areas of responsibility for the Division of Engineering. Reviews inservice inspection (ISI) l' of piping and inservice testing (IS'I) of pumps, valves, and mechanical components including i development of guidelines and criteria for risk-informed ISI and IST. Reviews and evaluates geologic, geophysical, seismologic, hydrologic, geotechnical, civil and stmetural engineering i issues for operatint ;eactors and for the design certification of advanced reactors. Conducts

! containment inspection reviews. Assists in the inspection of structures and long-lived structu components under the maintenance rule. Assists in the resolution of USI A-46 on verifica j seismic adequacy of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Flatdcal & Instrumentation and Controls Branch Reviews design and operation of offsite power grid systems with regard to interrelationships betme the nuclear unit, the utility grid, and interconnecting grids. Reviews and evaluates 3

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functional perfonnance requirements, design, and operation of onsite power systems, and the interface between the offsite and onsite power systems under the full range of normal operation, transient and accident conditions. Reviews environmental qualification of electrical equipment

important to safety. Reviews and evaluates functional performance requirements, design, and performance of reactor trip systems, enginaered safety features actuation systems, actuation

instmmentation for essential auxiliary support systems, and instrumentation and control systems provided to initiate and regulate the operation of safe shutdown systems. Reviews and evaluates functional performance requirements, design, and performance of plant instrumentation

providing information regarding manually initiated and controlled safety functions.

! Division Director for Systems Safety and Analysis

Performs systems-related safety evaluations oflicensee implementation of NRC requirements, changes to existing licenses, and applications for new facilities or designs and provides technic expertise for special inspections, projects, programs and policy activities. Performs and evaluates probabilistic safety assessments for nuclear power plants and evaluates severe accid l

issues as they relate to advanced plant designs and current generation plants.

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! Probabilistic Safety Aurument Branch 4

Coordinates and provides a leadership role in the use of PRA and associated risk analyses with l  ;

the regulatory programs. Develops approaches and guidance for the use of PRA by hTR l

technical review branches and the regions. Applies PRA insights to decisions on event assessments, and licensing actions. Reviews PRAs submitted as part of a design certification fo l standard designs. Maintains oversight of Severe Accident implementation including accident a

management. Conducts reviews of all severe accident issues.for operating reactors and l j reactor designs. ResponsiMe for impact of revised " source terms" on design. Reviews the seve!

accident characteristics of advanced reactor designs. Assesses the severe accident implications

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' of design and operational issues for operating reactors. Maintains the ability to perform analy of operating reactor events on short notice. Maintains computer code models of opersF j- sess, together with the necesswy staff technical expertise to run the models j Plant Sveema Branch Reviews ar

• valuates functical performance requirements, design, and performance of f essential auxiliary, support and balance of plant systems, and design features provided to ensu j operator protection from releases of toxic and radioactive gases. Reviews the des

! spent-fuel storage and load handling systems. Reviews and evaluates issues related t j

protection. Reviews radioactive storage and cleanup systems and post-fire safe shutd j Reviews and evaluates the design and performance of features provided to prevent the communication of potentially radioactive systems with other plant systems. Evaluates the i overall acceptability of containment response and fission product releases. Conducts des l basis reviews of containment issues including containment pressure / temperature response to 4

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design basis accidents, containment isolation, leak testing, combustible gas control and suppression pool dynamic loads. Performs containment systems computer-re.ated analyses for licensing review. Maintains the ability to perform analyses of operating reactor events on short notice, Maintains computer code models of operating reactors, together with the neaary staff technical expertise to run the models. l l Ranctor Svetema Branch l Reviews and evaluates design, process design parameters, and performance of reactor thermal-hydraulic systems (reactor coolant system, normal and emergency core cooling systems under steady-state, transient and accident conditions). Reviews analysis of anticipated j

operational occurrences, postulated accidents, an.1 actur.1 operating experience from the viewpoint of systems operation and transient dynamics. Reviews and evaluates nuclear and l

i thennal-hydraulic aspects of the reactor core under steady-state, transient, and accident conditions. Responsible for issues pertaining to core physics, fuel behavior, and core l

I thermal-hydraulic performance. Performs reactor systems computer-related analyses for licensing review. Maintains the ability to perform analyses of operating reactor events on short notice. Maintains computer code models of operating reactors, together with the necessary staff technical expertise to run the models.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR INSPECTION AND PROGRAMS Provides overall policy, planning, and management direction for the project ma.'ugement and

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technical review of plant license renewals, next-generation reactor designs, non power reactor l

i licensees, non-radiological environmental issues and the reactor inspection and performance

=*aeument programs. Provides management direction of technical evaluations and assessmen of technical issues involving: operator licensing, human factors, safeguards, financial qualifications, emergency preparedness, radiation protection, and licensee and vendor q programs. Responsible for the NRR allegations program. Provides overall direction for generic issues program including event evaluation, generic communications and rulamaMa Interacts with the other directors to resolve or recommend resolution of policy and office-level L Fvy c.mmtic issues, Div8=8- Director for Proerems

! Develops policy and provides overall program management and planning for the reactor ia*= don and performance assessment programs, including the Senior Management Meeti Procesa, and the Plant Performance Review Process. Develops programs and conducts re to ensure the effective consideration of human factors engineering in nuclear power plant des

! and operation and the adequacy of facility training programs and emergency operating procedures. Develops policies and guidance and implements the national program for th licensing of nuclear reactor operators. Performs vendor inspections. Develops and ov

! reactor safeguards, emergency preparedness, and radiation protection inspection and lice 5

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programs. Responsible for the development, maintenance, implementation and oversight of the NRR allegations management programs.

Taarweion Pronram Branch Develops policy and pmvides overall program management and planning for the reactor inspection and performance assessment programs, including the Senior Management Meeting (SMM) Process, and the Plant Performance Review Process. Recommends and develops offJ level policy and responds to external policy related inquiries. Analyses and evaluates program effectivenen and implementation. Participates in inspections and anannant activities as

'~~=ry to coordinate policy procedures, guidance, and programs. Coordinates conduct of the annual SMM. Manages establishment of Regional Opertaing Plans for NRR regulatory l programs and evaluates regional performance against the plans. At the regions' request l

support for non-routine team inspections (AITs,11Ts) to supplement regional capability.

Develops temporary instructions for regional implementation ofnew generic area team inspections, monitors their completion, and assesses results.

Or2rator Licensina. Human Perfbrmance and Plant Sunnort Branch Responsible for overall licensing and regulatory policy pertaining to licensing of operators pursuant to 10 CFR Part 55. Responsible for the initial examination, licensing, and requalification programs for power reactor operator applicants and operators. Providesl l

for regional implementation of power reactor operator examinations nationwide. Pmvides l

program guidance to regional offices for administration of examinations of opetators a l

operators and evaluation of requalification programs. Develops and validates testing te and standards for evaluating candidates. Evaluates adequacy of facilities and simulators used

! operator examinations. Assesses effectiveness and uniformity of regional office implem of operator licensing and requalification program evaluations. Reviews training and q programs at nuclear reactors, and monitors and evaluates industry initiatives rega training. Reviews and evaluates emergency operating procedures and guidelines. Provides technical expertise for special iag~' ions, event investigations, projects, programs, and p activities. Provides assessments of management effectiveness, procedarcs, training, s*. ma l' human machine interfaces. Reviews human factors engineering design of the control room control centers outside of the main control room. Reviews organizational issues and l management concems at operatinF reactors. Develops and evaluates implementation t

issues such as training, working hours, and human perfonnance. Develops and oversees the reactor safeguards, emergency preparedness, an'd radiation protection ia=~+ ion and programs. Performs related licensing reviews and safety evahmtions, and interfa for emergency preparedness at reactor facilities. Assesses effectiveness and uniform regional office implementation of reactor safeguards, emergency preparedness and i protection programs.

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i Ounlity Assuranceyendarinmeetion. Meintenance and Alleontions Branch Monitors and evaluates industry maintenance initiatives and performance. Ccordinates agency activities associated with the implementation of the Maintenance Rule. Evaluates the results from the Maintenance Rule baseline inspections. Develops policy and guidance for future reactor reliability assurance peg.ms. Reviews and evaluates quality assurance programs for l

licenm applicants, and vendors. Reviews and *evaluates nuclear power plant administrative controls for safety committees, audits, independent engmeeting group, procedures and records. l Pmvides prograrnmatic support on issues related to Part 21 and commercial grade item l

dedication. Review and evaluates initial /preoperational/ restart test programs for nuclear power plants. Develops and conducts inspections of vendors and licensee contractors who supply  !

safety-related projects and services to the nuclear industry. Performs inspection in response to allegations and reports of defective substandard components and equipment in nuclear servic being offered for nuclear service. Determines the safety significance and generic implications these problems. Coordinates with other Federal agencies on misrepresented and substandard vendor products and assists with NRC investigations. Responsible for the development, maintenance, implementation and oversight of the NRR allegations management programs Division Director for Snecial Protects Provides overall policy, planning, and management direction for the project management and technical review of plant license renewals, next-generation reactor designs, non power reactor

, licensees, and non-radiological environmental issues. Implements pegrams and procedures to systematically assess and screen daily reactor events, recommend immediate corrective p specific and generic actions, and coordinate the followup of events. Marages NRR's gen '

issues management program including the development of rules and associated regulatory guidance to address these issues. Issues NRC correspondence such as generic letters, and information notices to address generic concems. Develops programs and guidelines to impmve generic technical specifications and provides NRR interpretations of technical speci6 cation requirements. Responsible for policy and program implementation in license fiaa~ial, insurance, indemnity, and antitrust matters. Provides project management for NSSS Ownen' Group andNEI activities.

Technient Snecifications Branch Develops, maintains and updates standard technical specifications based on new regulato requirements, new technical considerations, and opemting experience; develops technic specification implementation guidance; develops and evaluates technical specifica under license review and plants implementing major technical specification upgrade programs; provides NRR interpretation of specific technical specification requirements; and provid assistance in screening incoming change requests.

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Iicenae Renewal and Standardi7mtion Branch Provides centralized project management and technical reviews associated with license renewa l

t activities. Develops a license renewal Standard Review Plan; coordinates and performs techn reviews ofplant specific and generic technical reports related to license renewal; coordinate =

with licensees andNSSS owners groups; coordinate < and reviews rules and guidance documents related to license renewal; and develops implementation and inspection programs for license renewal applicants. Serves as the headquarters contact with applicants requesting power reactor license renewals. Provides overall project management for design certification of next-generation reactor designs including Prdiminary Design Approvals, Final Design Approv Design Certification rulemaking. Coordinates and provides presentations to the Commission, ACRS, industry groups, and other govemment offices on next-generation reactor design proje and issues affecting future reactor license applicants. Develops policy guidance, including ru and regulatory guides as appropriate, and serves as NRR focal point and interface with indus for issues associated with design certification, early site permits, and the licensing of future reactor applicants.

Events Assacmmt Generic Commurications and Non-Power Reactors Branch Systematically assesses and screens all nuclear power reactor related events, reports to determine their significance and need for additional evaluation (generic communications l

compliance activities) or plant-specific actions. Develops, coordinates, and issues ope feedback to licensees in the form of information notices, bulletins, generic letters and meninistrative letters for I cric safety concerns identified from power reactor events and conditiotis. Identifies the need for an Augmented Inspection Team or Incident Investigation Team response and coordinates NRR involvement in establishing the scope and com these teams. Coordinates operating events briefings and serves as the NRR focal point for interface with the regions, other offices, and irdustry for event and other incoming reports.

Maintains and administers on-call emergency officer roster and staffs the daytime emergency officer fbactions. Provides centralized project management and technical review of non-power reactor licensing activities including license renewal and decomminioning as well as for

' requested reviews of DOE and DOD facilities exempt from licensing. Develops inspect program policy and guidance and implements direct inspections at all non-power reactor facilities. Writes and administers non-power reactor operator examinations and is respon licensing non-power reactor operator applicants and operators.

Centric fe Environmental. Financial and Rulemakina Branch Provides project management for emergent generic issues within NRR (task act reporta, rulemakings, performance measures and management reports on timeline generic activities). Maintains the NRR generic issue tracking system. Provides po l

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Manages the development and conduct of the NRR Direct Assistance program for Russia and the Ukraine. Provides project management for NSSS Owners' Groups and NEI activities. Provides project management for development of rules within NRR and for the documentation and implementation of policies and procedures for effective, consistent, and understandable regulations. This support includes development of regulatory analysis, including cost analysis on the impact of proposed regulatory activities.

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