ML20207M903
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| Issue date: | 02/08/1999 |
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- l. TOPIC AREA: Risk-Informed and Performance. Based Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A. Specific issue: Evaluation of Industry Proposals and Rulemaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 B. Specific issue: Pilot Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 C. Specific issue: Plant-Specific Licensing Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 l D. Specific issue: Guidance Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 l
!!. Topic Area: Reactor inspection and Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 A. Specific issue: Risk Informed Baseline Inspection Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 B. Enforcement Program initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 C. Escalated Enforcement Program Initiatives " Regulatory Significance"/ Risk . . . . 20 111. Topic Area: Reactor Licensee Performance Asw3sment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 A. Specific issue: Performance Assessment Process Improvements (IRAP, Industry's Proposal, and Performance Indicators) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 IV Topic Area: Reactor Licensing and Oversight . . . . ..... ............ ......... 25 A. Specific issue: License Renewal (includes Calvert Cliffs, Oconee and Generic Process lmprovements) ........... ....... .. ... .......... .25 B. Specific issue: 50.59 Rulemaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 C. Specific issue: FSAR Update Guidance . . . . . . ... . .............. 30 D. Specific lssue: Define Design Basis . . . .. ........................ 32 E. Specific issue: Improved Standard TS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 34 F. Specific issue: Generic Communications . ......... ...........,... . 36 G. Specific issue: CALs..............................................38 H. Specific issue: Applicability of Backfit Rule to Decommissioning Activities . . . . 39
- 1. Specific Issue: Requests for Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 J. Specific issue: 2.206 Pe titions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 K. Specific issue: Application of the Backfit Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 V. Topic Area: NRC Organizational Structure and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 A.-Specific issue: Reorganization - Restructuring Line Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 B. Specific Issue: Achieving 1:8 supervisor / manager.to-employee ratios . . . . . . . . 50 C. Specific issue: !ncreased employee involvement . . . . . ........ ......... 52 VI. Topic Area: Other Agency Programs and Areas of Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 A. Specific issue: License Transf e rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 B. Specific issue: AP600 Design Certification Rulemaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 C1. Specific issue: TN-68 (Dual Purpose) Cask Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 C2. Specific issue. BNFUSNC TranStor (Dual Purpose) Cask Review . . . . . . . . . 58 C3, Specific issue: Holtec HISTAR 100 (Dual-Purpose) Cask Review . . . . . . . . . . . 60 C4. Specific issue: Westinghouse WESFLEX (Dual Purpose) Cask Review . . . . . . 61 C5. Specific issue: NAC-STC/MPC (Dual Purpose) Cask Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 l CO. Specific issue: NAC-UMS (Dual Purpose) Cask Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 l
C7. Specific Issue: TN-West MP-187 (Dual-Purpose) Cask Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 D. Specific issue: Decommissioning Decisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
! E. Specific issue: PGE-Trojan Reactor Vessel Shipment Application . . . . . . . . . . . 70 l
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February 8,1999 F. Specificissue: Event Reporting Rulemaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 72 G. Specific issue: Proposed KI Rulemaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 H. Specific issue: NE1 Petitions - Petition for modifying 50.54(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 I 1. Specific issue: Revised Source Term Rulemaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 .
1 Vll. TOPIC AREA: Uranium Recovery issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 A. Specific issues: Uranium recovery concerns raised in Senate report . . . . . . . . . 81 Vill. TOPIC AREA: Changes to NRC's Hearing Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 l A: Use of informal Adjudicatory Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 i
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- 1. TOPIC AREA: Risk-informed and Performance-Based Reaulation SES Managers: Gary Holahan, Director, DSSA/NRR, and Thomas King, Director, DST /RES LSlBille lasue: Evelttati.gn of Industry Proposals and Rulemakina
! Objective: The objectives are enhancing safety decisions, efficiently utilizing NRC rcsources, reducing unnecessaiy conservatism, as well as soliciting industry insights. !
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PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 j Milestone Date Lead !
- 1. Conduct Licensing workshop to discuss 7/22/98C G. Kelly, DSSA l streamlining the review process for risk-informed (RI)
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- 2. Conduct Periodic PRA Steering Committee 8/20/98.C T. King, )
Meetings (Monthly) RES/DSSA j
- 3. Establish agreement with industry on formation of 8/98C T. King, RES ;
industry PRA steering committee to interface with ;
NRC Steering Committee and an industry licensing I panel to interf ace with the NRC RI Licensing Panel.
- 4. Meet w/ South Texas Project on industry 9/15/98C G. Kelly, DSSA perspective to develop lessons learned
- 5. Follow-up to licensing workshop w/UCS/NEl to 11/98C M. Caruso, DSSA discuss review process for RI applications
- 6. Conduct discussions with ACRS on risk-informed, 8/26/980 R. Barrett, DSSA/
performance-based Regulation initiatives 9/24/98C M. Cunningham, ;
9/30/980 RES 1 10/29/980 11/19/980 i 12/3/980 1
- 7. Meet with ACRS Subcommittee and request ACRS 9/24/98C R. Barrett, DSSA letter on views and recommendations for staff options paper
- 8. DSl-13 Role of Industry stakeholder meeting 9/1/98 C J. Craig, RES
- 9. Reach agreement wlth NCl en acepe, echedule, Cub-suined in Li. Dieuin, OCO l
approach and groundrules ici NEl %'hole Il&nt Otudy 10 (see note) l (tas'a 31-0) l i
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. l 9a.40a- Conduct public meeting to discuss options for 10/27-28/98C G. Holahan, modifying Part 50 to be risk-informed. DSSA T. King, RES l 9540tn issue paper to Commission identifying R. Barrett, DSSA/
options on modifying Part 50 to be risk-informed M. Cunningham, (including the use of the term" safety" and backfitting 12/23/98C RES implications) (9000152) (NRR) SECY-93-300 _
10.% lssue safety evaluation on WOG ISI topical S. Ali, DE report 12/15/980 NRR
- 12. M;; ting on NEl piisi pl&nt prelimin&ry risk re30lts Cub-sumed in M. Orovin, CEO 10 (acc note)
THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead 11.s Public workshop to discuss risk informed TBD M. Drouin, RES options for 10 CFR 50.59 (see note) 12.% Final report to NRR with recommendations on TBD M. Drouin, RES approach to making 10 CFR 50.59 risk-informed (see note)
- 45. Wark 5 hep ca insights ficm NE! Whcie pl&nt study Cub-sumcd in M. Orcuin,0C0 r,5k resglts end optiens for seing thein tc enhence 10 (;cc note) i!5k4nfermed reggistica 13.M Develop Rulemaking Commission paper based TBD R. Barrett, DSSA/
on Commission response to options paper (9800154) M. Cunningham, (NRR) RES BEYOND JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead 14.47-Issue safety evaluation on EPRI ISI topical S. Ali, DE report 9/30/99 NRR 15.M Endorse ASME RI-ISI code cases via D. Jackson,RES Regulatory Guide 1.147, contingent upon ASME 9/00 S. Ali, DE, NRR l completing code case by 12/31/99.
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- 2. Committee meets approximately monthly. Last meeting 10/1/98. Charter includes: I
- Coordination of inter-office PRA implementation Plan activities l Resolution of key issues )
Identification of new activities
- Interaction with public and industry l S.12,10. P lsts being treated as p&rt cf NEl ept en te be &ddieased ln '/ lestene 10. Vete l egreement en th e reeched with NCl &nd pllct llcenns et 9/15/90 pub'lc meet ng.
l 9a., b.4& Staff has developed new plan and schedule for identifying and evaluating options.
Plan provides for interaction with the public, the nuclear industry, the ACRS, and the CRGR in the development and evaluation of options.
- 11. Iiesented to ACRC PCA Cubccmm tee 10/29/90. Pissented te ACRO Iu : Ocmm tee '
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9% and 13%. Some items budgeted in DSSA, such as support for SMMs, use of PRA in generic issue resolution, events assessment (except for high risk events) participation in planned or reactive inspections, quarterly updating of PRA plan (9500047, RES) (move to annually), and IPE follow-up, may be deferred in order to meet the above schedules in developing an options paper. Work suggested to be dropped to support these milestones is the modification of Part 52 regarding use of PRAs beyond Design Certification. RES work on proposed revision to Safety Goal Policy will be deferred from 3/99 to 7/99. Status report on this effort will be deferred from 12/98 to 3/99. (9700262) (RES) 44-and 17. Risk-informed licensing panel (RILP) meetings are required.
11W and 12H These tasks were transferred from Topic Area IV.B - Reactor Licensing and Oversight, Milestones 11 and 13. These tasks and their corresponding completion schedules may be modified or deleted depending on the Commission's response to the staff's paper identifying options for modifying Part 50 to be risk-informed (Milestone 10.b).
1316. Schedule depends upon Corumission response to options paper at Milestone 10.
14t7. Work has been delayed due to need for additional information from EPRI (RAI issued in June 1997). Staff continues to interact periodically with EPRI and will resume its efforts after staff receives responses to RAls from EPRI. EPRI submitted topical prior to issuance of ISI Reg Guide and Standard Review Plan anu as a result did not address certain risk' issues or how the changes in program would impact risk.
15%. The staff schedule to endorse ASME RI-ISI Code Cases via RG 1.147 was contingent I
- upon ASME completing Code Cases by 6/31/99. The staff had a meeting with NEl and industry representatives on October 8,1998. In that meeting, the ASME representatives informed the staff that the ASME plans to complete revisions of the RI-ISI Code by 12/99. Based on this, the
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4 February 8,1999 Additional Activities: The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is conducting a study of the NRC regulatory process. Chairman Jackson and Commissioner McGaffigan are members of the Steering Comrnittee. Ashok Thadaniis on the working group. This activity will involve several meetings over the next several months and the CSIS schedule calls for a final report by 4/15/99 l
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- 1. TOPIC AREA: Risk-Informed and Performance Based Reaulation SES Manager: Gary Holahan, Director, DSSA/NRR B. Specific issue: Pilot Applications Objective: The goal of the pilot programs is to complete first of a kind risk informed licensing !
reviews such that lessons learned may be utilized for future staff reviews. The pilot applications have provided a forum for developing guidance documents for both the staff and the industry.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Risk-Informed Licensing Panel (RILP) Meetings - Ongoing G. Holahan, assists in focusing management attention, as DSSA necessary, to identify other pilots and ensure lessons learned are developed from pilots
pilot DSSA support
- 3. Issue safety evaluation for ANO 2 H2 monitoring 9/28/98 C M. Snodderly, DSSA
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- 7. Issue safety evaluation on SONGS H2 Recombiner 6/30/99 M. Snodderly, (See note) DSSA ,
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l All licensing actions dates are contingent upon timely, technically acceptable industry responses to staff inquiries. ;
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l 4,5 &nd O. Disk-inicirned Licen5;ng Penei(nlLP)inseting5 required.
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- 7. NRR, with the support of RES, is attempting to quantify the value of hydrogen recombiners during a severe accident using the COGAP computer model. This approach was described in a November 19,1998, memorandum from the EDO to the ACRS. NRR plans to have a public meeting during February 1999 to discuss the staff's results with the licensee. A meeting was conducted with NEl and industry representatives on December 22,1998, to discuss the status of the proposal.
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. 1 7 February 8,1999 1.TOPlc AREA: Risk-Informed and Performance-Based Regulation SES Manager: Gary Holahan, Director, DSSA, NRR C. Specific issue: Plant-Specific Licensina Reviews Objective: The use of probabilistic risk assessment in risk-informed decision making for changes to plant-specific licensing basis is intended to enhance safety decisions, efficiently utilize NRC resources and reduce unnecessaiy conservatism. The goalis to complete first of a kind risk-informed licensing eaviews such that lessons learned may be utilized for future staff reviews.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 2. Risk-Informed Licensing Panel (RILP) Meetings - Ongoing G. Holahan, assists in focusing management attention, as DSSA necessary, on risk-informed licensing actions.
- 4. Issue safety evaluation on Oyster Creek proposal 9/8/98 C O. Chopra, DE on EDG online testing DSSA support i l
AOT extension DSSA support l 6. Issue Commission paper related to staff's 9/21/98 C G. Carpenter, DE i evaluation of probabilistic assessment of "BWR DSSA support Reactor Pressure Vessel Shell Weld Inspection Recommendations"(9700209)(NRR)
- 7. Issue safety evaluation for ANO-2 H2 monitoring 9/28/98 C M. Snodderly, l' DSSA
- 8. Create special reporting mechanism in WISP for 10/2/98 C R. Hall, DRPE risk-informed licensing actions to facilitate monitoring and tracking
- 9. Isst,0 safety e aluation on safety injection tank AOT E. Weiss, DSSA
- extension for 6 CEOG facilities 10/22/98C
- 10. Issue safety evaluation on Comanche Peak E. Weiss, DSSA charging pump AOT extension 12/30/98C j
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- 12. Notify licensees of the opportunity for confirmatory R. Hall.ADPR/
order on H, monitoring. 12/31/98C DSSA THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 l
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- 13. Issue safety evaluation on Sequoyah proposal on O. Chopra, DE EDG AOT extension 12/18/98C DSSA support 14.' Issue reliefs from augmented examination 06/99 G. Carpenter, requirements for various licensees on BWR reactor DE pressure vessel circumferential welds
- 15. Issue safety evaluation on Browns Ferry 2/3 06/99 O. Chopra, DE proposalon EDG AOT extension DSSA support _
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- 14. Ccatingent upon receipt of re'ief requests ficin llcensees The staff issued Generic Letter 98-05, dated November 11,1998, which informed BWR licensees that the staff had completed its review of the "BWR Vessel and Internals Project, BWR Reactor Pressure Vessel Shell Weld Inspection Recommendations (BWRVIP-05)," and that BWR licensees may request relief from the inservice inspection requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a(g) for the volumetric examination of circumferential reactor pressure vessel (RPV) welds. These reliefs will not only be effective for the remaining term of operation under the current license. The staff will continue to i expeditiously review these requests as they are received.
14-15. Dates to be evaluated during prioritization of risk informed licensing actions.
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- f. TOPIC AREA: Risk-Informed and Performance Based Reaulation SES Manager. Gary Holahan, Director, DSSA, NRR and Thomas King, Director, DST /RES D. Specific lasue: Guidance Documents Objective: To provide guidance for the staff and the industry which will enhance consistency and provide a infrastructure for use in risk-informed regulation.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. NRC/ Utility Workshop on Risk-informed (RI) 07/22/98C G. Kelly, DSSA Regulation
- 2. Communicate about process with Licensing 08/17/98C R. Barrett, DSSA counterparts from industry (NRC/ Utility Licensing Workshop - memo issued summarizing items discussed at workshop)
- 3. Issue ISI trial use RI RG/SRP to Commission 06/11/98C RES (SECY 98-139) S. Ali, DE 4a Complete review of second draft of Phase 1 PRA 8/31/98C M. Drouin, RES standard 4b. Paper to Commission on status of PRA ctandards 10/27/98C M. Drouin, RES development effort (9800041)(RES) 4c. Phase 1 draft PHA standard submitted for ASME 11/980 M. Drouin, RES review and comment 4d. Phase 1 draft PRA standard issued for public 4/991/29/99C M. Drouin, RES comment
- 5. Revise NRR internal guidance to raise the priority of 10/1/98 C D. Dorman, risk-informed licensing actions ADPR
- 6. Communicate revised priority to industry via 10/1/980 R. Hall, AD'PR PM/ Licensing interaction
- 7. Communicate revised priority to industry vis 10/29/980 R. Hall, ADPR Administrative Letter
- 8. Issue interim NRR Guidance or, implementation of 10/30/98C G. Kelly, DSSA Risk-informed Regulation 910. Integate risk attributes into revised licensee ' M/99 DISP performance assessment process (9700238) (NRR), >!8/99C (SECY-99-007) G. Parry. DSSA kee note)
10 February 8,1999 THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead 10M. Initiate work on Phase 2 PRA draft standard 4/99 TBD M. Drouin, RES 9- 11 lssue final GOA lnepection procedure temporary
+2/98 R. Gramm, instruction for use following implementation of South 4/99 DRCH
- Texas GOA program (see note)
- 12. Phase 1 PRA standard comments received and 4/99 6/99 M. Drouin, RES final draft developed M 13. Develop risk attributes for revising enforcement eerly OY99 Dave Nelson, policies. Input to ll.C.S. (9800155) (OE) 3/15/99 OE G. Kelly, DSSA 4
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+S.14. Phase 1 PRA standard issued as final by ASME 6/99 12/99 M. Drouin, RES i
- 9. Oreft inspection precedure l550ed for comment by negione 0/20/00, &!! regien5 heve provided ind en the dren lP., AOn0 br:sfed 11/0/00. 0000 meet lng schedvied for 12/0/00. The staff ;
met vdth 0000 en 12/0/00 te discuss the propeaed inspection precedgre (IP). OROn identif;ed esverei cencerns v. th the lP. The 5teff vell need is addrese the 0000 comments. A revl sed terget dete fer l550&nce of the lP vill: be prev ded efter & reselstion p&th ls identified end & greed upon by Nnn men &gement The staff met with CRGR on 12/9/98 to discuss the proposed inspection procedure (IP) and several concerns were raised. l The staff has considered the CRGR comments and, as a result, has concluded that the proposed IP should be transformed into a Tl that will be explicitly written to assess the South )
Texas Project graded QA program. After the staff has gained experience with the focused TI, an evaluation can be made whether an IP, or plant specific Tls, are the optimal vehicle to provide graded QA inspection guidance. The development of a Tl will involve reformatting the IP, integrating plant specific inspection attributes, reconsidering whether NRR staff should play a greater role in performing the inspections, providing the opportunity for the regions to review the TI, and presenting the Tl to CRGR. The estimated target date to issue the Tl is April 2,1999.
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11 February 8,1999 i 40: 9. A6n0 & Oemm ee:en revk.w end IRA Oteerlng Osmmittee meet;ng required. Public !
werkehop comp leted 0/00/00. There will be a follow-on SECY paper providing additional i information, date TBD. - '
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with the number and nature of comments that may be received., the ACMC rev;c.e end epprove pieceae end the esccese of the werking gresp in wr;;ing the Phase 2 etenderd. This is an ASME ;
initiative and; therefore, the schedules are set by ASME. ASME extended the review and comment period to 5/1/99. Due to the number of comments anticipated, ASME anticipates !
resolution with final draft developed by 6/99 to start through the internal ASME consensus i process. ASME anticipates issuance of Phase 1 standard at the latef.1 by 12/99; however, !
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i A. Specific Issue: Risk Informed Baseline inspection Proaram Program Manager - Cornelius Holden, NRR and John Flack, RES Objective: To develop and implement a more risk informed, efficient, and effective baseline [
inspection program. By risk informed, it is meant that the inspection program's scope will be :
defined p-imarily by those areas that are significant from a risk perspective and that the inspection methods used to assess these areas will take advantage of both generic and plant i specific risk insights. l 5
Coordination: Issues ll.A. " Risk Informed Baseline Inspection Program," ll.B. " Enforcement Program initiatives," ll.C. " Escalated Enforcement Program," lil.A. " Performance Assessment
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- Event Reporting Rulemaking," require close coordination and the integration of specific tasks by the NRC staff. Responsible project managers are coordinating these activities by assessing the impact of proposed program changes with the ,
other ongoing activities and ensuring that the overall objectives for each project are achieved. ;
Examples include, intra-project task force participation, workshop attendance, concurrent review :
of projects and periodic senior management briefings. In addition, industry-developed initiatives such as the NEl New Regulatory Oversight Process are being reviewed by all project groups and evaluated for impact. ,
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Establish management oversight panel 9/24/98 C C. Holden, DISP (performance assessment and risk informed inspection program)
- 2. Issue detailed plan and team charter 9/30/98 C J.Jacobson, DISP t
- 3. Brief Commission TA's 9/24/98 C J.Jacobson, !
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- 4. Select improvement team members 9/30/98 C C. Holden, DISP J.Jacobson, DISP l
i 5. Support NRR public workshop on soliciting input on 9/28/98C J. Flack, RES
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- 6. Solicit input from stakeholders on scope of 9/28-10/1/98C J.Jacobson, inspection at regulatory assessment public workshop, DISP coordinating with issue Ill.A.
- 7. ne-define core inspection progrem Objectives 40/98 based upon overeight concept O. Me'!ett, O'SP
- 7. Meet with ACRS to discuss workshop results 10/2/98 C J.Jacobson, DISP
- 8. Prepare draft recommendations on baseline 10/30/98C J. Flack, RES inspection based on review of BWR and PWR PRA.
- 9. Brief Commission on progress to date 11/2/98C B. Mallett, DISP
- 10. Discuss with ACRS subcommittee proposed scope 11/98C J. Flack, RES and approach B. Mallett, DISP
- 11. Develop draft inspection program objectives 11/98C J. Flack, RES i B. Mallet, DISP
- 12. Develop Commission Paper proposing a risk- +2/996 informed baseline inspection program (9700238) 1-8-99C B. Mallet, DISP (NRR) SEC.Y-99-007
- 13. Brief Commission TA's 12/98C C. Holden, DISP
- 14. Communicate proposed changes to staff to obtain 12/98C C. Holden, DISP internal stakeholder feedback
- 15. Develop transition strategy 1/99C C. Holden, DISP
- 16. Brief Commission on recommended program 4/99 C. Holden, DISP changes (9700238) (NRR) 1/20/99C THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 17. Begin drafting program changes and conduct 2/99 C. Holden, DISP training of staff
- 18. Begin pilot implementation of new baseline inspection program 6/99 C. Holden, DISP
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- 19. Completn transition to risk informed baseline inspection program 1/00 C. Holden, DISP i
i Comments: l Status: All milestones are on track, there are no schedule changes, and no expected delays.
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The expcte; ion is thet by Jenvery 1000 preiirees on the enhenced esacarinent prece55 wi&be ss";c; erd to deterrn ne whether The SALP process suspension will be contimled indefinitely. will !
be condected in :he fvtvie.
I RES and NRR work assessing the effectiveness of the station blackout and anticipated j transient without scram rules and generic safety issue A-45 (decay heat rernoval) will be !
deferred from 12/98 to 4/99. (9700346) (NRRRES) i i
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- 11. Reactor inspection andfnipreement I SES Manager: James Lieberman, Director, Office of Enforcement 4 l
B. Enforcement Proaram initiatives l Issues / Lead Individual:
- 1) NRC-licensee documentation and disposition of non-risk significant violations Mar'< Satorius l
- 2) Severity LevelIV violations j Mark Satorius 1
- 3) Industry Enforcement Process Proposals l Mark Satonus l Due to the manner that these three issues are linked, all are being considered under one Plan of l Action. l l
Objective: Reduce unnecessary licensee burdens associated with responding to non-risk significant violations (Issues Nos.1 and 2) utilizing initial stakeholder inputs and proposals and soliciting stakeholder feedback following implementation cf Enforcement Program changee (Issue No.3), without losing the NRC's ability to detect licensee problems in a timely manner. l l
Coordination: Issues ll.A.
- Risk Informed Baseline Core Inspection Program," II.B. " Enforcement Program Initiatives," II.C. " Escalated Enforcement Program," ill.A. " Performance Assessment Process improvements," and VI.G
- Event Reporting Rulemaking," require close coordination and the integration of specific tasks by the NRC staff. Responsible project managers are coordinating these activities by assessing the impact of proposed program changes with the other ongoing activities and ensuring that the overall objectives for each project are achieved.
Examples include, intra-project task force participation, workshop attendance, concurrent review i
of projects and periodic senior management briefings. In addition, industry-developed initiatives such as the NEl New Regulatory Oversight Process are being reviewed by all project groups and evaluated for impact.
i PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Implement an Enforcement Guidance Memorandum EGM issued on M. Satorius (EGM) to clarify guidance under the existing 7/27/980 Enforcement Policy that provides licensees incentives to self-ldentify and correct problems in order to avoid the issuance of notices of violations.
- 2. Monitor the success of EGM 98-006 on lessening Begin 9/1/98 M. Satorius the unnecessary burden it. "censees by reducing the and continue volume of Severity Leveli violations, including violations not cited and both those requiring and not requiring a response. I
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- 3. Conduct a public meeting with stakeholders to solicit 9/3/98C M. Satorius ;
input on the manner that the Enforcement Policy may be revised. l
- 4. Utilize previously received written inputs from 9/18/98C M. Satorius external stakeholders that p; wides positions on the manner that the objectives should be accomplished.
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- 5. Submit a Commission Paper incorporating the views 11/3/98C M. Satorius i
- of internal and external stakeholders that provides the Commission the staff's recommendation on the manner l to achieve the objectives by proposing an Enforcement !
Policy change. (9800174)(OE) 7 6. Brief the Commissioners Technical Assistants on 11/30/98C M. Satorius
- the results of EGM 98-006 reducing unnecessary l licensee burden I 4 i 8 7. Conduct Regional Enforcement Coordinator 11/23/98C M. Satorius meeting / training on the Revised Enforcement Policy.
40 8. Conduct training in the Regional offices, with a RI-11/4/98C M. Satorius focus on agency expectations for the Revised Rll-9/23/980 Enforcement Policy. EDO/DEDE/DEDR provides Alll-12/10/98C senior management's expectations at the scheduled RIV-10/14/98 &
counterpart meetings attended by those individuals. 11/18/98C i 42 9. Evaluate inspection data to determine the extent 12/22/98C and M7 Satorius of success that EGM 98-006 had in reducing update prior to unnecessary burden to licensees. Provide this the time of the information to the Chairrnan for the Sonate Hearing. hearing (9800158) (OE)
THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead 610. Following Commission approval of the staff's M. Satorius Enforcement Policy revision, the Revised Policy is (709)2/12/99 published in the Federal Register, with the message to (see note) stakeholders that six months after implementation of the Revised Policy, public meeting / workshops will be !
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Week of 2/15/99 M 12. Implement revised Enforcement Policy. (TBB) 30 days M. Satorius af ter publication l (see note) i
- 13. Collect enforcement data following the M. Satorius i implementation of the Revised ErJ.orcement Policy, for (TBB) Monthly I later use in determining the success of the changes in after accomplishing the objectives. implementation (see note)
- 14. Solicit feedback from regional management, the Spring 1999 M. Satorius !
inspection staff, and headquarters staff on the successes or failures of the Revised Enforcement Policy.
BEYOND JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 15. Conduct public meetings / workshops with (6 % /99) 8/99 M. Satorius stakeholders, one in the Washington area and one in an area around a Region, to solicit feedback on the successes and shortcomings of the Revised j Enforcement Policy.
(BEYONT'ddNE-30,-4999 Milestone Oste Lead} 16. 9/1/99 M. Satorius l Assem& the collective views of the staff and j stakeh ders to determine whether the Revised l Enfore- nent Policy has accomplished the objectives, ,
or whe,her further staff action is needed. Submit I Commission paper. (9800159) (OE) ,
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I (44-This ection) 12; implementation will be completed 30 days after the Enforcement Policy is.
published in the Federal Register (approximately March 12,1999).
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- 11. Reactor inspection orld Enforcement l SES Manager: James Lieberman, Director, Office of Enforcement i C. Escalated Enforceyment Proaram initiatives "Reaulatory Sianificance"/ Rick Objective: Incorporate clearer risk-informed enforcement guidance in tho treatment of escalated l violations. ,
I PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 ! i
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- 1. Conduct a public meeting with stakeholders to solicit 9/3/98C M. Satorius input on the manner that risk should be incorporated l into the Enforcornent Policy. )
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- 3. Conduct a public eeting with stakeholders to 12/17/98 C M. Satorius ,
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- 4. Conduct a second public meeting with stakeholders M/29/99) M. Satorius to discuss application of regulatory significance. 2/9/99
- 5. Conduct a public meeting with stakeholders to (fd99) 2/9/99 M. Satorius ]
discuss appiication of risk-informed enforcement.
- 6. Submit a Commission Paper that addresses the use 3/15/99 M. Satorius of " regulatory significance." (9800069) (OE)
- 7. Develop risk-informed examples for inclusion in the 3/15/99 M. Satorius supplements of the Enforcement Policy.
- 8. Discuss examples with stakeholders and solicit 3/29/99 M. Satorius i feedback' i
- 9. Submit a Commisrior Paper utilizing the input from 5/1/99 M. Satorius issue I.D.14 and the examples developed above to ,
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- 4. Added milestone to conduct a second public meeting with stakeholders for regulatory significance in order to assure that all stakeholders are provided an opportunity to input into the process. .
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Program Manager: David Gamberoni Oojective: The objective of this task is to develop and implement improvements to the NRC plant performance assessment process to make it more risk-informed, efficient, and effective while combining the best attributes of the IRAP effort, the regulatory over. sight approach ,
proposed by_NEl, and the staff efforts designed to develop risk-informed performance indicators.
Coordination: Issues ll.A. " Risk Informed Baseline Inspection Program," ll.B. " Enforcement ;
Program Initiatives," ll.C. " Escalated Enforcement Program,"lil.A. " Performance Assessment Process Improvements," and VI.G " Event Reporting Rulemaking," require close coordination and the integration of specific tasks by the NRC staff. Responsible project managers are coordinating these activities by assessing the impact of proposed program changes with the ,
other ongoing activities and ensuring that the overall objectives for each project are achieved. l Examples include, intra-project task force participation, workshop attendance, concurrent review ;
of projects and periodic senior management briefings. In addition, industry-developed initiatives such as the NEl New Regulatory Oversight Process are being reviewed by all project groups and evaluated for impact.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Transition to an annual senior management 6/30/98C J. Isom, DISP .
meeting
- 2. Review and discuss with NEl their proposed 8/14/98C D. Gamberoni, j assessment process DISP
- 3. Suspend SALP upon Commissi.on approval 9/15/98C T. Boyce, DISP
- 4. Hold public workshop to obtain external T.Frye, DISP stakeholder input 10/1/980 D.Gamberoni, DISP l 5. Research to provide risk insights on oversight M. Cunningham, framework (corner stones) 10/1/98C RES
- 6. End of public comment period for performance 10/6/980 T. Frye, DISP
, assessment process improvement which began on 8/7/98.
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- 8. Brief Commission on results of public comments 11/2/98C fc Johnson, DISP !
- 9. Award contract for risk-based pedormance T. Wolf, !
indicator development. 11/20/98C AEOBRES
- 10. Brief ACRS to obtain their input M. Johnson, 12/3/980 DISP
- 11. Research to provide recommendations on M. Cunningham, formulation of a risk-informed assessment and 12/23/98C RES i inspection concept.
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- 13. Provide results of review of public comments and W99 M. Johnson, i recornmendation for changes to the assessment 1/8/99C DISP l process to the Commission. Submit Commission l paper. (9700238) (NRR) SECY-99-007 l
- 14. Brief Commission on recommendations W99 M. Johnson, l
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- 15. Obtain Commission approval for implementation 3/99 M. Johnson, of rece,mmended changes DISP
- 16. .Obtain Industry approval to make public the data 6/99 T. Wolf, used in Industry's proposed Indicators for monitoring AEOBRES plant performance. Begin phase out of current Performance Indicator Program.
- 17. Complete development of implementation plan. 6/99 M. Johnson, Start phase-in of the revised assessment process. DISP
- 18. Begin trial application of risk-based performance 6/99 T. Wolf, indicators. AEGBRES
4 24 February 8,1999 BEYOND JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 19. Complete trial application, brief Commission, and 11/93 T. Wolf, publish candidate risk-based indicators for public ACOOTICO comment. (9800160)(AEOB)
- 20. Publish last Performance indicator Report using 1/00 T. Wolf, current P!s <
AEOBRES
- 21. Hold public workshop on candidate risk based 2/00 T. Wolf, performance indicators. AEOBRES
- 22. Complete phase-in of the revised assessment 6/00 M. Johnson, DISP process
- 23. Brief commission on proposed risk-based 10/00 T. Wolf, performance indicators developed cooperatively by AEOBRES NRC and industry (9800161) (ACOO) (RES)
- 24. Implement Commission approved risk-based 1/01 T. Wolf, performance indicators developed cooperatively by AEOBRES NRC and industry M. Johnson, DISP
- 25. Complete evaluation of implementation and 6/01 M. Johnson, DISP effectiveness of the revised assessment process Comments:
- 9. Responsibility would shift to RES upon reorganization.
Deferrals and Suspensions: SALP Progrern The-expect & tion is that by J&ngsri,1000 progress on the enhanced assee5 ment process w!: be suffic!ent to determine whether The SALP process w;l! be conducted in ;he fuitne suspension will be continued indefinitely.
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25 February 8,1999 IV.Toolc Area: Reactor Licensina and Oversicht SES Manager: Chris Grimes, Director, PDLR/DRPbl/NRR f
A, Specific issue: License Renewal (includes Calvert Cliffs, Oconee and Generic Process '
improvements) 1 Objective: Demonstrate that license renewal applications submitted under 10 CFR Parts 54 & 51 can t,e reviewed effectively, efficiently and promptly.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Maintain Calvert Cliffs and Oconee schedules Ongoing C. Grirnes, DRPM
- 2. Conduct management meetings with license monthly C. Grimes, renewal applicants DRPM 3, Issued Policy Statement
- Conduct of Adjudicatory 7/28/98C OGC Proceedings" Issued 63 FR 41,872 (8/5/98)
- 4. Issued case specific order- Calvert Cliffs 8/19/980 OGC
- 5. Steering Committee bimonthly meeting with NEl 6/18/93C C. Grimes, Working Group 8/20/980 DRPM 10/29/98C 1/14/990 3/30/99
- 6. ACRS subcommittee meeting on renewal process 7/16/980 C. Grimes, DRPM
- 7. Agree on generic issue inventory / priority with NEl 9/98C C. Grimes, DRPM
- 8. Increased emphasis on renewal with EC and LRSC Ongoing C. Grimes, DRPM
- 9. Staff complete technical RAls - Calvert Cliffs 9/7/980 C. Grimes, DRPM
- 10. Staff complete environmental RAls - Calvert Cliffs 9/28/98C C. Grimes, DRPM
- 11. ACRS subcommittee briefing on renewal activities 11/18/98C C. Grimes, DRPM
- 12. Staff complete technical RAls - Oconee 12/4/98C C. Grimes, DRPM l
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- 13. Staff complete environmental RAls - Oconee 12/29/98C C. Grimes, DRPM THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 !
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- 14. Issue 651.53 rule change to designate HLW 2/99 D. Cleary, DRPM transportation as a generic environmentalimpact for 60-day public comment (9900002)
- 15. Issue Draft Environmental Statement for comment 3/6/99 C. Grimes,
- Calvert Cliffs DRPM
- 16. Comp!cte Safety Evaluation Report (SER) and 3/21/99 C. Grimes, identify open items - Calvert Cliffs DRPM i
- 17. ACRS subcommittee meeting on Calvert Cliffs 4/99 C. Grimes.
SER and open items DRPM i i
- 19. Issue Draft Environmental Statement - Oconee 6/2/99 C. Grimes, l DRPM
- 20. Complete SER and identify open items - Oconee 6/17/99 C. Grimes, DRPM
- 21. Complete $51.53 final rule change to designate 6/99 D. Cleary, DRPM HLW transportation as a generic environmental impact for Commission approval (9900002)
BEYOND JUNE 30,1995 I Milestone Date Lead
- 23. Upon Commission approval, publish $51.53 rule 8/99 D. Cleary, DRPM ;
change designating HLW transportation as a generic l environmentalimpact, to be effective in 30 days
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- 25. Issue Supplemental SER and Final Environmental 11/16/99 C. Grimes, iStatament - Calvert Cliffs DRPM
- 27. ACRS full committee meeting on Calvert Clifis 2/00 C. Grimes, '
Supplemental SER DRPM
- 28. Issue Supplemental SER and Final Environmental 2/12/00 C. Grimes, Statement - Oconce DRPM
- 31. Complete staff review of initial applications within Ongoing C. Grimes, 30-36 months DRPM
- 32. Hearing (if request granted) Per Comm.
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t-Cornm!a5lon epproves detalisd !! cense-tenewal 5chedules n terms of significant review m!!eeiGne5 th6i Will be lacluded in th: Operst.ng Plen end mcnitored for Cerigressionai repcits.
6 & 7. Steering Committee meetings with industry and ACRS subcommittee raeetings with staff will continue periodically to ensure effective resolution of technical and process !ssues. The Steering Committee will periodically report progress to the Executive Council in accord;i.nce with the memo to Chairman Jackson dated 3/6/98.
- 14. Added m lestenes related !c the ch&nges to P&ct 51 thet w!ll designate high-level waste tren5pertei;cn as a genen; ens,renmente! lmpect ici".he purpose of the ll cense senewal review.
- 31. Next (third) application expected in ear ly 200012/99 (ANO-1).
l 28 February 8,1999 i IV. Toolc Area: Reactor Licensina and Oversiaht 1
SES Manager: Davio Matthews, Deptsty Director, DRPM/NRR l l
H, Specific issue: 50.59 Rulemaking l I
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PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 l Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Issue SEGY-98-171 providing proposed revisions 7/10/98C E.McKenna, to 10 CFR 50.59 for Commission review and approval DRPM -
- 2. Issue COMSECY 98-013 forwarding staff response 5/27/98C E. McKenna, to issues raised in SRM on SECY-97-205 (3/24/98) DRPM
- 3. Conduct meeting with industry /public to solicit 8/24/98C M. Drouin, RES views on options for making 50.59 risk-informed
- 5. Issue proposed rule changes on 10 CFR 50.59 for 10/21/980 E.McKenna, public comment DRPM
- 6. Trial application of actual 50.59 test cases to 10/30/980 M. Drouin, RES assess options
copy to Commission
- 10. End of public comment period 12/21/980 E.McKenna, DRPM
- 11. Resolve issues identified during comment period 1/99C E.McKenna, DRPM
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- 12. Paper to Commission summarizing public 2/19/99 E.McKenna, comments and fonvarding recommendations on final DRPM rule language for Commission decision (9700191)
- 13. Commission feedback received 3/99 E.McKenna, DRPM ;
- 15. Issue paper containing final 10 CFR 50.59 rule to 4/30/99 E. McKenna, i the Commission (9700191) (NRR) and provide DRPM l recommendation on scope of 10 CFR 50.59 l (9800044) (NRR) ]
- 16. Publish final rule change 10 CFR 50.59 6/99 E.McKenna, DRPM Comments:
3,4, 6-9,11,13. Milestones associated with risk-informed options for 50.59 have been integrated with milestones for risk-i+rmed options for Part 50 (Topic I Issue A).
- 5. SRM issued 9/25/98. Notice published on 10/21/98 for 60 days. NMSS/SFPO is working in conjunction with NRR to modify to CFR 72.48 which is comparable to 10 CFR 50.59. (Contact:
W. Kane) 1216. Milestones and schedules reflect staff request to revise schedule and approach, signed by EDO on 12/21/98, and approved by Commission in an SRM dated 1/27/99. !! this reque3t is not approved, new !.tlestones 12 and 10 viouid be reinoved, and detes for f.tlc3 tones 14-10 (rencinbered to 12-14) wovid revert to prev; sus dates:
- 11. The staff has developed a draft comment resolution package that is expected to be included as an attachment to the Commission paper in Milestone 12.
Deferi&l5.
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SES Manager: David Matthews, Beputy Director, DRPM/NRR C. Specific issue: FSAR Update Guidance Objective: To provide consistent guidance on information to be contained in FSAR l
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I PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Submit SECY-98-087 to Commission which 4/20/98C T. Bergman, contains proposed guidance on information to be DRPM contained in FSAR
- 2. SRM/SECY-98-087 directs staff to work with 6/30/98C T. Bergman, industry to resolve issues and endorse industry DRPM guidance
- 3. Issue staff comments on NEl 98-03 dated 7/8/98 9/1/980 T. Bergman, DRPM
- 4. Receive. revised NEl 98-03 (Final Draft Rev. 0) 9/30/980 T. Bergman, DRPM ;
- 5. Issue staff comments on Final Df ait Rev. 0 10/8/98C T. Bergman, ~
DRPM !
- 6. Receive Rev. O of NEl 98-03 for endorsement 11/4/980 T. Bergman, ~ i DRPM '
- 7. CRGR review of draft regulatory guide that 12/8/980 T. Bergman, i endorses industry guidance DRPM l
- 8. Submit paper with draft regulatory guide to 1/5/99C T. Bergman, I Commission (9700198) (NRR) SECY 99-001 DRPM THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 1
Milestone Date Lead
- 9. Publish draft regulatory guide endorsing NEl 98-03 1/20/90 TBD - T. Bergman, i for comment (60 days) See note DRPM i
- 10. Resolve issues identified during public comment 5/30/99 T. Bergman, ;
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- 11. ACRS and ORGR review of SECY and final early June T. Bergman, reaulatory cuide 1999 DRPM m BEYOND JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 12. Submit paper and final regulatory guide to 8/1/99 T. Bergman, -
Commission (9700198) (NRR) DRPM Comments:
- 1. If cl350re c&n be resched veh NCl, a regulatory guide viill be the product;if act, a generlc letter viill be used.
- 7. Otsif met veh 0000 as 5cheduled. 0000 hs3 endorsed the staff's propose l.
O. I'sper sent to the Ocmmissica en 1/0/00.
- 9. Staff is awaiting SRM approving request to publish draft regulatory guide.
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SES Manager: David Matthews, Bepttty Director, DRPM/NRR D. Specific issue: Define Deslan Basis Objective: To provide a clear definition of what constitutes design bases information.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. NEl submits 97-04 for information 10/8/97C S. Magruder, DRPM
- 2. SRM/SECY-97-205 directs staff to continue to 3/24/98C S. Magruder, develop guidance regarding design bases issues DRPM
- 3. Issue preliminary staff comments on NEl 97-04 8/18/98C S. Magruder, DRPM
- 4. Meet with NEl to discuss staff comments on 9/18/98C S. Magruder, NEl 97-04 DRPM THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead C. NFl vibmits revised NEl 97-04 for review and W99 S. Magruder, ent c . ~ itent 2/99 DRPM
- 6. Rec ve!inalstaff comments TBB S. Magruder, l 3/99 DRPM
- 7. ACRS and CRGR review of SECY snd draft TBO S. Magruder, regulatory guide that endorses NEl 97-04 See Note DRPM
- 8. Submit paper with draft regulatory guide to TBO S. Magruder, j Commission (9800044)(NRR) See Note DRPM
- 9. Publish draft regulator; guide for public comment TBB S. Magruder, (60 days) See Note DRPM
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- 10. Resolve issues identified during public comment TBB S. Magruder, period See Note DRPM
S. Magruder, regulatory guide See Note DRPM
- 12. Submit paper and final regulatory guide that TBO S. Magruder, endorses NEl 97-04 to CommissionJ9800044) (NRR) _See Note DRPM Comments:
5 & 6. NCl's best estirnste for subdttlng & revisica to NE: 07-04 is nevi 1/00. The reessa for the del&y in the submitte!!5 that industif resources have beca diverted is deve!cping comments On the 10 CIR 00.00 ruiem& king (Tcpic lV l5506 0). The public comment period fcr the 10 CIn 00.00 ruiemsking ends 12/21/00, and the NEl comment p&ckage is not expected unt;l then: The staff expects to receive an update to NEl 97-04 in early 2/99. However, recent discussions with NEl indicate that the revision update to NEl 97-04 may not provide sufficient information to meet NRC's objective of providing a clear definition of what constitutes design bases information as defined in 10 CFR 50.2. The industry is not developing specific criteria that I would provide additional guidance for licensees to use when determining whether certain j information is design basis information under 10 CFR 50.2 and, therefore, should be included in l the UFSAR. In addition, the industry has not decided whether to seek the staff's endorsement of NEl 97-04. In parallel with NEl's efforts, the staff issrepenna prepared draft guidance to better identify regulatory design basis information. This draft guidance was forwarded to NEl on 1/4/99 and was discussed with them in a meeting on 1/20/99. ?! hen the revis ca to NE: 07-04 is rensived, The staff is scheduled to meet with the NEl industry task force on design bases on 2/18/99. After this meeting, the staff will decide whether to continue to review NEl 97-04 or to publish its own guidance document.
7-12. The 5:&ff is prepsiing &n extensica .equest for th&t portion of WITO 0000044 thet discusses desc cping guidence regerding design b&ses issues. Oti er pciticn3 of WlTO 9000044 th&t ie'ete to the recommend &tions ln OCCY-07-200 &nd the scope of 10 CIO 00.00 ere not effected. In response to WITS 9800044, the staff will send a memorandum to the Commission by 2/19/99, with a status report of progress to date in this area and ,
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34 February 8,1999 IV. ToDic Area: Reactor Licensirr.gij Oversiaht SES Manager: Bruce Boger, Acting Associate Director for Projects, NRR E. SDeClflC hsUe: ImDroved Standard TS Lead: i GB Lead PM for each facility conversion Objective: Conversion of facility technical specifications to tne appropriate improved standard technical specifications will promote more consistent interpretation and apor;. .in uf technical specification requirements, thereby reducing the need for interpretations ai,J Lequent changes -
to the technical specifications. The goal for each milestone listed below is to complete the conversions currently under review such that the above objectives are met for the affected facilities.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
, 1. Issue iSTS Amendments for McGuire 1&2 and 09/98C ADPR Catawba 1&2
- 2. Issue iSTS Amendments for Oconee 1/2/3* 12/16/98C ADPR
- 3. Issue iSTS Amendments for Byron 1&2* and ADPR Braidwood 1&2* 12/22/98C i
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l Milestone 1) ate Lead
- 4. Issue iSTS Amendments for Comanche Peak 1&2* W99 ADPR 2/99
- 5. Issue ISTS Amendments for Wolf Creek *, 2/99 ADPR Callaway*, and Diablo Canyon 1&2* 3/99 1
- 6. Issue ISTS Amendments for Farley 1&2* 5/99 ADPR
- 7. Issue ISTS Amendment for Fermi 2* 5/99 ADPR l
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- 8. Issue iSTS Amendment for Palisades
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- 4. New dates were agreed upon by the licensee.
S. Consecutive month issuing dates beginning with Wolf Creek on 3/99 were agreed upon the !
licensee due to the burden of the task.
- 8. Completion of the milestones as listed depends upori the quality of the licensee's submittals and timeliness of response to staff RAls.
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Objective: Ensure the appropriate use of generic communications, increasing the efficiency of issuance, and utilizing the rulemaking process when appropriate.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Issue mc.morandum on immediate changes to 8/7/98C J. Stolz, DRPM generic letter process (ET review of strategy; graded approach)
- 2. Meet with NEl for input on industry views on generic 8/27/980 J. Stolz, DRPM communications (Topic IV lssue K Milestone 3b(2))
- 3. Complete self assessment and issue report 11/30/98C R. Dennig, DRPM
- 4. Prepare input for 1/13/99 Commission briefing on 1/6/99C R. Dennig, Reactor Licensing DRPM
- 5. Review basis for invoking 50.54(f) 1/26/99C R. Dennig, j DRPM i
- 6. Review the definition / purpose of generic 1/26/99C R. Dt . iig,
. communication products DRPM THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead Irece5e :mpicvement3 based upon ee:f-ae3ea5 ment TBB R.Denn?g, results comp leted in 11/90 (specific m!lestones to be ORPM determmed)
- 7. (a) Review policy of not taking credit for !NPO SEE- 2/99 R. Dennig, IN products DRPM (b) Prepare and issue Commission paper (WITS 4/99 9900001) R. Dennig, DRPM
- 8. Review relationship of generic communications to 2/99 R. Dennig, the backfit rule (coordinate with CRGR) DRPM
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- 9. Draft Commission information paper incorporating 3/99 R. Dennig, Milestones 5,6, and 8 DRPM
- 510. Meeting with ACRS 4/99 R. Dennig, ,
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- 11. Issue Commission information paper 5/99 R. Dennig, j DRPM l BEYOND JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 12. Disseminate guidance to staff 7/99 R. Dennig, DRPM Comments:
- 1. Generic communications discussed with INPO in telephone conference 7/31/98. NRR ET is briefod on proposed generic communications early in development process.
- 3. Report completed on 11/30/98. CECY peper transmitting report to Commissiems-tn concurrence. SECY-99-005 which transmitted the report was issued on 1/6/99.
- 4. New in"estone.
510. Scope of ACRS meeting expanded to include additional material on process improvements. Date change coordinated with ACRS.
5-9,11,12 Add milestones to prv, a Cn a'ure to previous process improvements that were TBD.
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38 February 8,1999 IV. Topic Area: Reactor Licensina and Oversicht l SES Manager: Bruce Boger, Acting Associate Director for Projects, NRR j 1
G. Soecific issue: CALs !
l Objecdve: Confirmatory Action Letters (CALs) are issued to emphasize and confirm a licensee's !
or vendor's agreement to take certain actions in response to specific issues. The NRC expects licensees / vendors to adhere to any obligations and commitments addressed in a CAL and will I issue appropriate orders to ensure that the obligations and commitments are met. The goal of I the rnilestones listed below is to ensure that staff guidance on the usa of CALs is appropriate and that the staff exercises appropriate discipline in the developmert and issuance of CALs.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead l
- 2. Reinforce expectations regarding use of current 9/24/98 C D. Pickett, '
C.ALs to ADPR/ Region management ADPR
- 3. Review / issue revised guidance documents for 11/25/98 C D. Pickett, threshold for issuance of CALs (i.e., IMC 0350, ADPR procedures, etc.) to ensure the existence of clear criteria for consistent decision making.
- 4. Reinforce expectations regarding revised guidance D. Pickett, on use of CALs to ADPR/ Region management 11/30/98 C ADPR Comments 9:
All actions associated with this task are complete. The applicable pages of the Enforcement Manual have been updated and distributed. A memorandum from the Director, NRR, to ADPR/ Region management reinforcing expectations was issued on November 30,1998.
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Objective: Resolve issue regarding proper interpretation and application of the Backfit Rule to decommissioning activities.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 2. Maine Yankee appeals backfit determination and 6/9/980 S. Weiss, DRPM presents backfit position to staff
- 8. Issue Commission paper on backfit rule (Topic IV 11/4/980 S. Weiss, DRPM issue K Milestone 5b) (SECY-98-253)
THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 9. Brief NEl on Commission decision TBD- S. Weiss, DRPM See note Nore-
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- o. ACRS determined during its 11/98 meeting that it would not review SECY-98-253,
" Applicability of Plant-Specific Backfit Requirements to Plants Undergoing Decommissioning."
- 9. The NEl briefing will follow the Commission decision on SECY-98-253 which is still pending.
The NEl briefing cannot be plsaned until the Commi35lon inferin5 the 5tsff ofits decision.
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- 1. Specific issue: Reauests for Additional information 1 4
Objective: To refine / define RAI process and ensure that staff RAl's are adding value to the l regulatory process.
l PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Discuss issue of enUring appropriateness of RAl's 8/20/98C B. Sheron, ADT with management and staff (including content, quality 1/5/99C and continued oversight) Conduct training on revised 1/6/99C Office Letter 803 (milestone 9) when iswed. 1/14/99 Ongoing
- 2. Communicate with licensees via telecon prior to Ongoing B. Boger, ADPR issuing RAI.
- 3. Meet with internal stakeholders to discuss possible 9/14/980 B. Sheron, ADT closure of amendments with outstanding RAls and improved tracking of amendments with outstanding RAls.
- 4. Form panel of staff reviewers to brainstorm on 9/15/98C B. Sheron, ADT suggested improvements to the RAI process. Letter issued to NEl on suggested improvements on 9/29/98.
- 5. Stakeholder meeting with NEl on license 10/5/98C B. Sheron, ADT/
amendment and RAI process to solicit feedback from ADPR licensees. Meeting summary with action items issued 10/21/98.
- 6. Discuss issues with each technical branch in NRR. 11/980 B. Sheron, ADT j Ongoing j
- 7. NRR licensing action steering group formed to 10/980 W. Dean, ADPR/
work with industry steering group on improvements to 11/12/98C ADT/DRPM the license amendment process - conducting periodic 12/10/980 l l meetings. Ongoing
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- 8. Discuss issues with regional division directors at 12/1/980 B. Sheron, ADT DRS/DRP counterpart meetings. DRS 4
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- 9. Issue guidance to staff on content, quality and S. Peterson, ADT :
threshold of RAl's and commencement of initial 12/21/98C RES, NMSS acceptance review. (Issued NRR Office Letter 803, Rev. 2," License Amendment Review Procedures")
- 11. Solicit feedback from licensee's on RAls and 12/10/98C ADPR/ l develop metrics for RAls. Periodic B. Sheron, ADT I Comments None Status . A:l m :estones on tiack, theie sie nc 3Chedy's changes and no expected de'ays.
Y. [IfGil5 V85 be COGidin&ted Viith i!5k-infGimed llCen5ing p&nel (IOpIG l.A.III).
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l IV. Toolc Area: Reactor Licensina and Oversicht SES Manager: Bruce Boger, Acting Associate Director for Projects, NRR J. Specific issue: 2.206 Petitions Objective: The objectives of the 2.20S Petition review process include ensuring the pub ic health and safety through the prompt and thorough evaluation of any potential safety problem addressed by a petition filed under 10 CFR 2.206 and to ensure effective, timely communication with the petitioner (Management Directive 8.11). The objective of the actions listed below is to identify and implement measures to improve the timeliness of staff response to peti.tions.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead j
- 1. Establish a Petition Review Board to ensure 10/97C R. Subbaratnam, management involvement early in the process ADPR
- 2. Establish public availability of monthly 2.206 Petition 04/980 R. Subbaratnam, Status Reports at the NRC Web site ADPR (http://www.nrc. gov /NRC/PUBLIC/2206/index.html)
- 3. Assess timeliness of resolution of 2.206 petitions R. Subbaratnam, and brief EDO on the results and any proposed 10/28/98C ADPR process improvements
- 4. OP G.:takeh,4er feedback on 2.206 process 1/99C R. Subbaratnam, ADPR/OE/NMSS l
- 5. Commission information memorandum from EDO R. Subbaratnam, to discuss planned process improvements. (9800201) 1/5/99C ADPR
- 6. Implement proposed 2.206 process timeliness 1/99C R. Subbaratnam, improvements (if any) ADPR/OE/NMSS i
THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 7. Show measured improvement in timeliness of 03/99 R. Subbaratnam, resolution of 2.206 petitions ADPR/OE/NMSS
- 8. Revise MD 8.11 and implement additional process TOD siter R. Subbaratnam, l improvements. stakehdder ADPR/OE/NMSS l feedback l 6/99 i
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- 5. Information memorandum to Commission 1/5/99.
6- I'iecesa lmprevement imp lement&Uen wi!! t&ke plees after the hicimetier, memorendum ie
- k. revision 'to Management Directive 8.11 to address stakeholder bsues and to incorporate ,
additional process improvements is scheduled for 6/99.
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- SES Manager
- David Matth' ews Jehr, T. Ote!2, Dhector Chief, PCCD/ DRPM/NRR K. Specific issue: Acclication of the Backfit Rule J
Obje'ctive: Ensure that the staff closely adheres to the backfit rule,10 CFR 50.109 in evaluating all additional requirements, expansion in scope or unique interpretations against actual impact
, on public health and safety. Focus will be directed on risk-informed, performance-based regulation; also coordinating with backfit related concerns on Generic Communications (IV.F) and Decommissioning (IV.H) and Evaluation of industry Proposals and Rulemaking (l.A).
1 PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Response to NEl letter 8/11/98. NEl 11/9/98C R. Dennig, recommendation for Necr-Term Reg. Improvement - DRPM
, Recommendation 4," Application of the Backfit Rule *
(a. Decommissioning; b. Averted On-site Costs) i
- 2. Meeting with NEl on bsckflt concerns 11/3/98C R. Dennig, !
- 3. Brief CSIS on backfitting processes 11/19/98C J. Stolz, DRPM i 4. Prepare staff positions on backfit-related issues 12/98C R. Dennig,
, a. Averted on-site Costs DRPM
- b. Handling of compliance backfit considering risk 12/980 t of non-compliance R. Dennig, (1) consider Exemptions per 10 CFR 50.12 DRPM; OGC (2) Earlyindustryinvolvementin Generic Communications process (Topic IV. lssue F
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- 5. Meeting with EDO on items 3 a, b 1/22/99C R. Dennig, !
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- 6. Meeting with NEl on items
- a. Items 3a & b 1/26/99C R. Dennig, 1 *b. Commission decision on backfit to DRPM Decommissioning Activities (Top.c IV. Issue H W99 l
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- 7. Commission Papers
- a. Options on Backfitting implications from 12/23/98C R. Barrett, DSSA modifying Part 50 to be risk-informed (Topic 1 M. Cunningham, Issue A Milestone 10)(9800152)(NRR) RES i SECY-98-300) 1/22/990
- b. on'ltems 3a, b (9800175)(NRR)(Draft) R. Dennig, DRPM THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 ll Milestone Date Lead 8-Meeting viith 000n on Oreft Commission reper 2/99 n. Dennig; (tentetive) ORPM
- 9. Mccting hvith ACCO cn Orsit Commissica Isper S/99 R-Oennig; j (tentative) ORPM !
- 10. l550s Comm!5olon Paper en items-3a-b 0/99 n. Dennig, !
ORPM l 448. CRGR Yearly Meeting with Nuclear Utility Spring 99 CRGR Backfitting and Reform Group (NUBARG) on Backfit issues _
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+310. Backfit Training at Headquarters and Regions FY99 RESAEOD/NRR/ l HR . , - .
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O. Ncre m!lestone.
- 4. Oteff peeltione diefted, viorking into dreft CECY peper.-Beginning process of obtaining eviarenses, buy-ln from key 5teff and management.
O, C. De!&y5 due terscheduling conflicts.
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- on backfit-related issues is not needed.; WITS 9800175 will be canceled. Various backfit related ;
issues will be tracked under Topics 1.A, IV.F. and IV.H. Additionally, NRR will continue to l coordinate backfit' activities with the CRGR and is discussing the utility of an ACRS briefing even l in the absence of a Commission paper.
10, Lead organizations have been changed to reflect the reorganization of AEOD.
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- SES MANAGER
- Paul E. Bird, Director, HR
- A. Spylfic issue
- Reoraanization - Restructurina Line Oraanizations l Objective: To improve organizational effectiveness and align resources required to carry out i . NRC planned activities through internal functional realignments and human resource re-
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PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 l
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- 1. Offices initiate plans for proposed restructuring 8/19i980 J. McDermott;
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- 2. All Employees Meeting 9/3/98C P. Bird 1
- 3. Restructuring proposals submitted to Commission 9/30/98C P. Bird ;
(9800163) (HR) 10/1/98C ' !
- 4. Completion of Commission review of restructuring John C Hoyle, proposal: COMSECY 98-31 11/25/98C SECY SECY 98-228 12/10/980 4
THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 l Milestone Date Lead
- 5. Partnering process completed for reorganizatiori M. Fox; Office packages 1/31/09 Directors &
2/12/99 Regional Administrators j
- 6. Reorganization plans finalized J. McDermott; 2/26/99 Office Directors &
Regional Administrators
- 7. Reorganization implementation begins J. McDermott; 3/12/99 Office Directors &
Regional Administrators
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- 8. Reorganizations effectivo 3/31/99 J. McDermott; Office Directors &
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- 0. '.ic.no to Che:nTien Jeckeen 0/00/00 end CCO'/ 00-220 deted '0/1/00.
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5 0, a 7. Oste 5 extended cone 5:ent v.ith chenrie in #4 ebcVe end deisyed lnitietien of perinerehip process. Date extended to reflect anticipated receipt in HR of post-partnership reorganization plan revisions for review. Post reorganization implementation activities, such as personnel actions, physical moves, position description ar.1 performance plan updates, will occur between April-August 1999.
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B. Specific issue: Achievir.a 1:8 supervisor /manaaer to-employee ratios l l
Objective: To reduce supervisory and SES positions to achieve an agency-wide j supervisor / manager-to-employee ratio target of one supervisor / manager for every eight NRC !
employees.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Continue existing supervisor / manager-to-employee Ongoing J. McDermott; ratio reduction efforts Office Directors &
Regional l Administrators
- 2. All Employees Meeting 9/3/980 P. Bird
- 3. Quarterly assessment of supervisor / manager-to- 10/30/98C J. McDermott i employee ratio
- 4. Develop' targeted strategies to achieve supervisory J. McDermott i ratio goals 10/27/98C , l S. Year end assessment of supervisor / manager-to- 4/99 J. McDermott l employee ratio incorporating the results of attrition, 1/25/99C including the effect of early outs or buy outs 1
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- 6. Complete implementation of reorganizations 3/31/99 J. McDermott; developed to achieve streamlining goals Office Directors &
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- 8. Quartally assessment of supervisor / manager-to- 4/99 J. McDermott employee ratio
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- 10. Quarterly assessment of supervisor / manager-to- 7/99 J. McDermott employee ratio
- 11. Implement strategies to achiesc supervisory ratio 7/15/99 J. McDermott; targets Office Directors &
Regional Administrators Comments:
The milestones in the table above focus only on those aspects of the streamlining effort that address the supervisor / manager-to-employee ratio. Activity extends beyond the March 31, 1999, deadline established for the structural changes contained in issue A to accommodate implementation of personnel placements.
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C. Specific issue: increased emplevee involvement i Objective: To enhance organizational effectiveness under the specific conditions imposed by the agency-wide streamlining effort --including functional realignments, reductions in supervisory / managerial personnel, and increased spans of management control --by delegating greater responsibility and accountability to individual employees and fostering greater interactive communications between employees and management.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 :
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- 1. Continue previous general efforts to foster Ongoing J. McDermott; delegations of responsibility and accountability to Office Directors &
employees and more interactive communications Regional between employees and managers. Monitor office Administrators progress
- 2. All employees meeting 9/3/98C P. Bird THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 3. Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on J. McDerrnott employee involvement concepts, including direction and assignment of work, delegation of authority, quality 3!12/99 control, and responsibility and accountability for outputs and outcomes.
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i communications plan now under development, 3/12/99 Regional i between office managers / supervisors and staff. Administrators; supervisors &
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SES Manager: Lawrence Chandler, OGC l
'l A. Specific issue: License Transfers I Objective: To ensure that license transfers are conducted in a timely and technically correct I
manner and that review and submittal guidance is appropriately disseminated.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Issued proposed 10 CFR Part 2 Subpart M hearing 8/14/980 J. Gray, OGC l process - paper to Commission (SECY-98-197)
- 2. Publish proposed rule on license transfer (see 9/11/980 J. Fitzgerald, SECY-98-197) OGC
- 3. Submit finai rules to Commission 11/3/980 J. Fitzgerald, OGC 4 Commission approves / affirms final rules 11/24/980 J. Fitzgerald, OGC
- 5. Publish final rules in Federal Reoister 12/4/98C J. Fitzgerald, OGC
- 6. Final rules are effective 12/4/98C J. Fitzgerald, OGC !
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- 9. Revised SRP published in Federal Register for TBD S. Hom, OGC l public comments (See note) i j 10. Complete technical review of TMI-1 transfer 3/4/99 R. Wood, DRPM l
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- 12. Commission approves final SRP 3/31/99 90 S. Hom, OGC l , 13. Issue final SRP on foreign ownership 4/99 S. Hom, OGC R. Wood, DRPM l 14. Provide Commission with a proposed final criteria 6/25/99 R. Wood, DRPM for triggering a review under 10 CFR 50.80 regarding the transfer of operating authority to non-owner operators (i.e., use of contract service operating companies) (9800015) (NRR)
- 15. Issue lessons learned from AmerGen TMI 1 6/99 R. Wood, DRPM
' transfer BEYOND JUNE 30,1999 i Milestone Date Lead l 16. Develop SRP on technical qualifications 12/99 DRCH
- 17. Develop integrated SRP on license transfer 12/99 R. Wood,DRPM process reflecting lessons learned and process S. Hom, OGC improvements (9800195)
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l 4, O. Oemmisaica appicv&l cf the fina! Ucense tr&ns'er heanng rule end the ru'e's pubscenen in the rederai nesister have beca de syed epprox;metely 1 vseek. llovsever, th:3 l2 not expected to stfect comp leder; 0! other muestones-Mit'Ch&nged tG e"GVi 00-day peiMbetVicca pubU5hing th6 fin 6! iOle in the IedeTE! ReTSter end the fin &l rule becoming effectNe-
- 7. OArnit;&l1 0 menth5 0-12. Added add;Uen&l muestones is schedgle.
8,9. Dates will be established following issuance of SRM.
- 13. OGC sent a draft SRP (with NRR concurrence) to the Commission on 10/23/98, SECY 246. The description of this milestone has been modified to reflect that actual work product and its completion schedule has been accelerated.
- 17. Integration of all license transfer review criteria (via financial qualifications, decommissioning funding assurance, technical qualifications, foreign ownership, and antitrust).
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B. Specific issue: AP600 Desian Certification Rulemakina Objective: Issue FDA and design certification rule for AP600.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead i1. Issue FDA 9/3/980 I T. Quay, DRPM l
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- 2. Submit proposed rule [PRM] to Commission 5/99 J.N. Wilson,
.(9200142) DRPM BEYOND JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 23. Issue proposed rule (PRM) for public comment S/99 J.N. Wilson, (9200142) (NTIII) 7/99 DRPM
- 4. Submit final rule to Commission 12/99 J.N. Wilson, DRPM
- 95. Issue final rule [FRN] (92001429) (NRR) 40/99 J.N. Wilson, 0$00 DRPM i Comments:
i 2 - 4. The schedule was revised and milestones were added to account for submittal of the l praposed and final rules to the Commission, in accordance with SECY-98-267, Rulemaking Plan I for the AP600, which was approved in an SRM dated December 4,1998l and the associated ,
milestones in regulatory agenda task RM#504 The schedule change also reflects the l
anticipated cornpletion of the staff's review of the AP600 Design Control Document and the .
resulting Westinghouse revision. Milestone #4 assumes a 75-day comment period and n2 I hearing requests.
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Director, Licensing and inspection Directorate, C1. Specific issue: TN-68 (Dual Purpose) Cask Review Objective: To issue a Part 72 (storage) SER and certificate of compliance (through rulemaking) and a Part 71 (transportation) certificate of compliance for the TN-68 dual purpose cask system (Comment 1)
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 I Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Staff receives response to storage RAI 09/14/98C M. Ross Lee, SFPO
- 2. Staff issues second storage RAl,if necessary 12/03/98C M. Ross-Lee, SFPO
- 3. Staff receives response to second storage RAI 01/29/99C M. Ross Lee, l SFPO THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 4 Milestone Date Lead
- 4. Staff issues user need memorandum /rulemaking 03/99 E. Easton, SFPO
- 5. Staff issues draft SER and CoC for rulemaking 05/99 M. Ross-Lee, SFPO BEYOND JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 6. Staff completes rulemaking; issues CoC for use 04/00 E. Easton, SFPO under Part 72 P. Holahan, IMNS Comment:
- 1. The storage review is being completed prior to the transportation review; the transportation review schedule will be determined at a subsequent time. The review schedule is based upon the assumption that the applicant will supplement its application and response to staff requests for additional!alormation on the schedule noted. At this
57 February 8,1999 time, no significantissues have been identified. The licensee for Peach Bottom 1 & 2 intends to utilize this cask system.
Milestone 2 - request for additional information issued on December 3,1998
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l SES Manager: 'A';llar. I. Mene Okeder, Opent Fusl Ireject Office Susan F. Shankman Dep. !
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C2. Specific issue: BNFUSNC TranStor (Dual Purpose) Cask Review l
Objective: To issue a Part 72 (storage) SER and certificate of compliance (through rulemaking) )
and a Part 71 (transportation) certificate of compliance for the BNFUSNC dual purpose cask l system (Comment 1) ;
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- 1. Applicant submits response to 12/29/97 RAI 11/27/98C T. Kobetz. SFPO l
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- 2. Staff issues user need memorandum /rulemaking 03/99 E. Easton, SFPO
- 3. Staff receives updated SAR from applicant 06/99 T. Kobetz, SFPO l
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- 5. Staff completes rulemaking; issues CoC for use 06/00 E. Easton, SFPO under Part 72 P. Holahan, IMNS l Comment:
l Milestone 2: The storage review is being completed prior to the transportation review;. At this time, no significant issues have been identified, but the applicant must update the safety j analysis report by June 1999. This review is associated with the Part 72 Trojan ISFSI (site- l specific) license application, PFS, LLC intends to utilize this cask system as well. l I
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Based on SFPO's work schedule and in accordance with its staff interactions with applicant's approach, the TranStor storage cask technical review was rescheduled for completion on July 29,1999. A letter advising the applicant of the revised schedule was issued on October 2,1998, in a subsequent telephone conversation held on October 12,1998, the applicant informed the staff that it would again need to delay its response to the staff's 12/29/97 request for additional ,
information. The staff noted that it would reschedule its review upon receipt of the applicant's l written notification of the delay.
By letter dated October 15,1998, the applicant informed the staff that it would delay the TranStor i storage submittal until November 20,1998, and the TranStor transportation submittal until l December 23,1998. By letter dated October 30,1998, the staff informed the applicant based on receipt of their submittal by November 20, that the review schedule for the TranStor storage submittal would remain as scheduled, with completion of the storage SER and CoC by July 29, 1999.
Milestones 1 through 5 - In a telephone conference call held on November 24,1998, the applicant informed the staff that it would submit its response to the second request for additional information on its storage application on November 30,1998 (vs. November 20). At this time, the staff does not anticipate an impact on its review schedule.
f.inestene 1 - ln & letter d&ted Ncvember 27,1000, the &ppl cent submitted its response to the December 20,1997, request ici edddiensi :nicimetion en lts ster &ge &pplic& tion.
In a telephone conversation held on December 10,1998, and subsequently by letter dated the same day, the applicant informed the staff that it would not meet the December 23,1998, due ,
date for the response to the TranStor transportation RAI due to competing resource needs. The l eppll cent 5t&ted, in viriting, it villl previde & revl sed submittel d&te by December 01,1990. At this time, it is unkncvin v hst ;rnpect this m&y h&ve en the tr&nspeit&tien revieve. In a letter dated December 30,1998, the applicant stated it would respond to the transportation request for 1 additional information by February 16,1999. The staff will evaluate the impact on the l transportation review upon receipt of the applicant's response.
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'SES Manager: Wil am I. Kene Directci, Opent Ive! Picject Offlce Susan F. Shankman Dep.
Director, Licensing and inspection Directorate, C3. Specific issue: Holtec HISTAR 100 (Dual-Purpose) Cask Review Objective: To issue a Part 72 (storage) SER and certificate of compliance (through rulemaking) and a Part 71 (transportation) certificate of compliance for the Holtec HISTAR 100 dual purpose cask system (Comment 1)
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Staff issues user need memorandum /rulemaking 07/24/98C E. Easton, SFPO
- 2. Staff issues draft storage SER and CoC for 09/30/9E O M. Delligatti, rulemaking (Part 72) SFPO THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead j
- 3. Staff issues transportation (Part 71) CoC 03/99 M. Delligatti, SFPO BEYOND JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 4. Staff completes rulemaking; issues CoC for use 08/99 E. Easton, SFPO under Part 72 P. Holahan, IMNS Comment:
- 1. %;5 review is being pericimed to supper spent lcel sicisge requirements et Dresden 1 &nd llatch 1 & 2, &nd IIO, LLC intends to utilize this cask system.
- 2. The draft storage SER and CoC were issued on 09/30/98. The package was sent to NMSS/INMS to commence the rulemaking process on 09/30/98. The EDO approved the Holtec HISTAR 100 proposed rule on December 15,1998. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on January 11,1999 (64 FR 1542)
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Director, Licensing and Inspection Directorate, C4. Specific issue: Westinahouse WESFLEX (Dual Purpose) Cask Review Objective: To issue a Part 72 (storage) SER and certificate of compliance (through rulemaking) and a Part 71 (transportation) certificate of compliance for the Westinghouse WESFLEX dual purpose cask system (Comment 1)
! l- PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Staff issues RAI for base storage system and W21 10/22/98C M. Bailey, SFPO canister l 2. Staff issues RAI for W44 canister M. Bailey, SFPO l 11/23/98C
- 3. Staff issues RAI for W74 canister 12/21/98C M. Bailey, SFPO THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 4. Staff receives responses to RAls 03/99 M. Bailey, SFPO l
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- 5. Staff issues final RAI, if necessary 07/99 M. Bailey, SFPO
- 6. Staff receives response to RAI,if necessary 10/99 M. Bailey, SFPO
- 7. Staff issues user need memorandum /rulemaking 12/99 E. Easton, SFPO
- 9. Staff complete rulemaking; issues CoC for use under 12/00 E. Easton, SFPO Part 72 P. Holahan, l IMNS Comment:
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Director, Licensing and inspection Directorate, C5. Specific issue: NAC-STC/MPC (Dual Purpose) Cask Review !
Objective: To issue a Part 72 (storage) SER and certificate of compliance (through rulemaking) and a Part 71 (transportation) cedificate of compliance for the NAC-STC/MPC dual purpose cask system (Comment 1) ,
i PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Staff receives response on transport RAI 08/07/98C T. McGinty.
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- 2. Staff receives response on storage RAI 10/08/98C T. McGinty, SFPO
- 3. Staff issues user need memorandum /rulemaking 12/03/98C E. Easton, SFPO THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 4. Staff issues Part 71 (transportation) CoC 03/99 T. McGinty, SFPO
BEYOND JUNE 30,1999 l Milestone Date Lead
- 6. Staff co nplete rulemaking; issue CoC for use under 02/00 E. Easton, SFPO I Part 72 P. Holahan, l SFPO Comment:
- 1. The storage and transportation review are being conducted concurrently. At this time, .io I significant issues have been identified, but the applicant must respond by the time-frame noted in l
order for the staff to maintain this schedule. The licensee for Yankee /Rowe intends to utilize this cask system. M;;;stene 0 - User need memorendum to support rulemeidag v e5 l330ed December 3,1030 l
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Director, Licensing and inspection Directorate, C6. Specific issue: NAC-UMS (Dual Purpose) Cask Review Objective: To issue a Part 72 (storage) SER and certificate of compliance (through rulemaking) -
and a Part 71 (transportation) certificate of compliance for the NAC-UMS dual purpose cask system (Comment 1)
FRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Staff issues storage RAI T. McGinty, 10/30/98C SFPO
- 2. Staff receives RAI response 01/29/99C T. McGinty, SFPO THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 ;
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- 3. Sta!! issues second storage RAI, if necessary 06/99 T. McGinty, l SFPO i
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- 4. Staff receives second storage RAI response 08/99 T. McGinty, SFPO 1
- 5. Staff issues user need memorandum /rulemaking 08/99 E. Easton, SFPO
- 7. Staff completes rulemaking; issues CoC for use 10/00 E. Easton, SFPO l under Part 72 P. Holahan, IMNS Comment:
- 1. The storage review is being completed prior to the transportation review; the transportation review schedule will be determined at a subsequei.t time. At this time, no significant issues have
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been identified, but applicant must respond by the time frame noted in order for the staff to maintain this schedule. The licensees foi Fitzpatrick, Maine Yankee, and Palo Verde 1,2 & 3 intend to utilize this cask system. t
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Director, Ucensing and Inspection Directorate, C7. Specific issue: TN-West MP-187 (Dual-Purpose) Cask Review Objective: To issue Part 71 (transportation) certificate of compliance for MP-187 transportation cask system PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Staff starts final review and SER compilation phase 08/03/980 M. Raddatz, SFPO
- 2. Staff issues Part 71 certificate of compliance 09/10/980 M. Raddatz, (Comment 1) SFPO THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead None BEYOND JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead None Comment:
- 1. This transportation system is the transport component of the TN-West NUHOMS storage design. As initially certified, its authorized contents will be limited to B&W fuel, although it may be amended at a later date to address other fuel types. This action supports the decommissioning of the Rancho Seco spent fuel pool.
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- 1. Provide response to SRM for SECY-98-075 (DSI- 11/4/98C M. Masnik, 24)(9700089) (NRR): DRPM 1a. Form task team to develop and provide input for 7/24/98C T. Markley, Commission paper DRPM l 1b. Evaluate applicability of using templates for 8/21/98C P. Harris, DRPM decommissioning licensing actions 1c. Develop integrated set of milestones for 8/21/980 R. Dudley, DRPM addressing decommissioning initiatives under development or contemplated 1d. Complete draft Commission paper for 9/2/98C T. Markley, concurrence DPPM 1e. Submit paper to Commission (9700089) (NRR) 11/4/98C T. Markley, DRPM l wn 2.9: Complete the following pending licensing actions: [cj3$$$em&e 8 WyMM. was,wddR 2a.Sa- Maine Yankee M. Webb, DRPM Exemptions from Financial Protection Requirements 1/7/99C of 10 CFR 50.54(w) and 10 CFR 140.11 2b.Stn Haddam Neck T. Fredericks, Exemptions from Financial Protection Requ:rements 11/19/98C DRPM of 10 CFR 50.54(w) and 10 CFR 140.11 2c.Se: Big Rock Point P. Harris, DRPM Defueled Emergency Plan exemption 10/30/98C l Defueled Emergency Plan approval 10/30/98C l Defueled Technical Specifications revision 2/20/90 l 12/24/980
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l 3e: Meeting with NEl and industry to present 4M5/99 S. Weiss, DRPM j Commission integrated milestones for TBD- 1 decommissioning initiatives necessary for above rules See note and existing rules l
- 4. Technical Specification change to seismic TBD-monitoring See note 5.4: Big Rock Point P. Harris, DRPM ,
Defueled QA Plan 2/20/99 l 12/24/98C 6& Maine Yankee M. Webb, DRPM Technical Specification change to spent fuel pool 4E9/99 water level 2/12/99 l 7.6- Complete the following pending licensing actions: $$d@% p$I#$id;(( l 7a. Maine Yankee M. Webb, DRPM Exemption from 10 CFR 70.24 Criticality Accident 4/15/99 Monitoring Requirements 7b. Zion T. Markley, DRPM l Exemption from 10 CFR 70.24 Criticality Accident 4/16/99 l Monitoring requirements BEYOND JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 8. Complete the following pending licensing actions: MfiSIhih NM[D8 8a. Maine Yankee M. Webb, DRPM Modification of License Conditions 7/30/99 Technical Specifications change to liquid and gaseous 8/15/99 release limits 8b. Haddam Neck -
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3.6 The schedule for the NEl meeting is pending issuance of an SRM on SECY-98-075 (DSI-24)
(Milestone 1) 4.06-Staff RAI on technical specification change to seismic monitoring transmitted to licensee on 12/3/98. Licensee's response is not expected until early 1999. The staff's completion date for this milestone will be revised once the date of the expected submittal from the licensee is known.
- 4. Ovpp! ament &linisimetlca, including withdiew&! of & peitlon of the cilgine; request, was subinitted by the ;; censes. Oce date h&s been revised to reflect time needed to complete the llceneing &ction.
Sai6. 5. Planned completion date for the Maine Yankee TS change for SFP water level has been extended 2 wccks due to a higher priority being assigned to the Maine Yankee backfit appeal action. ,
The p!&nned completion dete ici the Maine Yankee finsacisl protectica exemption was extended O week 5 (G &!!Gw edditIGn&I tiine 10 obi &ln fin 5I iEen&gernent cOncUiience.
Note: ACRS and CRGR have declined review of the DSI-24 Commission paper.
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SES Manager: Susan F. Shankman, Dep. Director, Licensing and Inspection Directorate, SFPO E. Specific 1ssue: PGE-Trolan Reactor Vessel Shloment Application l
Objective: To issue Part 71 (transportation) approval to ship the Trojan reactor vessel, with l Internals, for disposal in the State of Washington
?RIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Staff prepares SER for Part 71 approval 09/30/98C J. Cook, SFPO
- 2. Staff prepares EA 09/30/980 J. Cook, SFPO
$ 3. Staff waste classification,if necessary (separate 08/17/980 J. Hickey, DWM SECY memorandum)(980022) (NMSS)
- 4. Staff prepares negative consent SECY paper on 10/02/98C J. Cook, SFPO j transportation and FONSI (9800165) (NMSS)
. 5. Commission issues SRM, if appropriate, on Part 71 10/22/98C OCM exemption (Comment 1) i 6. Staff issues Part 71 decision S. Shankman, 10/29/980 SFPO
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- 7. Inspection follow-up prior to and during shipment 08/99 B. Spitzberg, RIV (Comment 2)
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4 1. The following actions have occurred in parallel to staff action:
(1) The State of Washington prepared a technical evaluation for disposalin September 1998. The State of Washington approved the US Ecology,Inc. disposal plan on i November 24,1998.
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DOT approved the exemption on November 23,1998.
(3) The State of Oregon must approve a change to the utility's Decornmissioning Plan to allow shipment of the vesselintact. The staff met with the State of Oregon's Office of Energy, Energy Facility Siting Council, which subseq';antly approved the change to the Trojan Decommissioning Plan on October 15,1998. By letters dated November 11 and November 17,1998, the State of Oregon approved the shipment plan.
- 2. The Trojan reactor vessel has been successfully filled with grout. It was accomplished in two pours (12/03/98 and 12/09/98), and both were witnessed by an NRC inspector. The Trojan reactor vessel shipment is scheduled for August 1999.
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Coordination: Issues ll.A. " Risk Informed Baseline Core Inspection Program,"ll.B. " Enforcement Program initiatives," ll.C. " Escalated Enforcement Progrem," lil.A. " Performance Assessment Process improvements," and VI.G
- Event Reporting Rulemaking," require close coordination and the integration of specific tasks by the NRC staff. Responsible project managers are coordinating these activities by assessing the impact of proposed program changes with the other ongoing activities and ensuring that the oveiall objectives for each project are achieved. Examples include, intra-project task force participation, workshop attendance, concurrent review of projects and periodic senior management briefings. In addition, industry-developed initiatives such as the NEl New Regulatory Oversight Process are being reviewed by all project groups and evaluated for impact.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead .
- 1. Issue ANPR 7/23/98C D. Allison, ;
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- 2. Conduct public meeting to discuss ANPR 8/21/980 D. Allison, ,
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- 3. Public workshop / stakeholder meeting (Chicago) 9/1/98C T. Essig, DRPM
- 4. Conduct a public meeting (" tabletop exercise") 11/13/98C D. Allison, 1 AEGONRR THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 5. CRGR Briefing 2/20/99 3/12/99 D. Allison, AEGB l NRR I 6. ACRS Briefing s/5/99-3/12/99 D. Allison, AEOB NRR j 7. Proposed rule to the Commission including 4/9/99 D. Allison, AEGB proposed enforcement policy changes (9800096) NRR (AEOB-NRR) R. Borchardt, OE l
- 8. Publish proposed rule (10 CFR 50.72 and 50.73) 5/14/99 DRPM l
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- 10. Brief CRGR 11/26/99 D. Allison, AEOB !
- 12. Final rule to Commission (9800096) (AEOB-NRR) 1/14/00 D. Allison, AEOB NRR i
- 13. Publish final rule ,
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- 5. CRGR briefing delayed 2 weeks because of delays in preparing the rulemaking package. No impact on subsequent milestones.
- 6. ACRS briefing delayed one week to reflect the Committee's March meeting schedule. No impact on subsequent milestones.
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VI. Topic Area: Other Aaency Proarams and Areas of Focus SES Manger: David Matthews, Beputy Director, DRPM/NRR G. Specific issue: Proposed KI Rulemakina ;
l Objective: To implement Commission decision regarding the use of K1 as a protective measure l for the general public after a severe reactor accident, in addition, to work with other Federal !
agencies to rev:se the Federal policy on the use of K1 in the event of a severe nuclear power plant ,
emergency and to develop aids to assist the states in applying the revised Federal policy. l l
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Commission direction received (SRM 6/26/98) 6/26/98C A. Mohseni, IRO
- 2. Draft and send to Commission Federal Reaister 7/98C A. Mohseni, IRO notice on Federal KI policy
- 4. Revise Kl Federal Policy FRN and provide to 11/5/98C A. Mohseni, IRO FRPCC for review
- 5. Proposed rulemaking package to EDO (9800173) 10/23/98C M. Jamgochian, (NRR) (SECY-98-264) NRR _
7: 6. Develop description of available Federal Kl 1/99C A. Mohseni, IRO stockpiles and av?.ilability to states THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead 6:7. Publish Proposed Rule (9800173)(NRR) TBD M. Jamgochian, (See note) NRR i
- 8. Develop final Kl Federal policy FRN reflecting 4/99 A. Mohseni, IRO l FRPCC review and send to Commission (9700193) 3/99 (AEO91RO)
! 40: 9. Draft a public brochure on use of Kl and 5/99 A. Mohseni, IRO provide for Federal agency and public comment 14.10. Establish procedures to access Federal 5/99 A. Mohseni, IRO stockpiles with FEMA
+9:11. Publish Kl Federal Policy FRN 6/99 A. Mohseni, IRO
+8.12. Brief CRGR and publish Final Rule (9800173) TBD M. Jamgcchian, (NRR) NRR
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% 13. Revise KI technical paper (NUREG-1633) to 9/99 A. Mohseni, IRO address public comments and provide to Commission (9700193)(AEOBIRO) !
E ' 4.1 Final brochure on use of Kl provided to 9/99 A. Maeni, IRO Commission for review (9700193) (AEOBIRO)
M 15. Publish final technical paper (NUREG-1633) 10/99 A. Mohseni, IRO 4h 16. Finalize the public brochure on use of Kl and 10/99 A. Mohseni, IRO provide to FEMA for publication Comments:
- 1. De:eted comment and added OnlA dets to IA;;estone description.
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- 2. OnlA deted 9/00/90 provided Commi33 ensppicved di&ft IGN. Dief; ION 3ent to IElAA for dietilbutica to InICC members (10/1/90).
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The staff presented the revised draft FRN to the FRPCC on November 5,1998 for review, comment, and approval. FRPCC member agencies /o9ide their comments to the FRPCC in January 1999. The FRPCC KI Subcommittee w::: rt 7se comments and make its recommendation to the FRPCC.
- 6. US DHHS is charged with the development of inventories of pharmaceuticals for nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorist incidents. The staff met with Dr. Knouss, Director of Emergency Response, USPHS, on 1/19/99, to follow up on status of Ki in the Federal stockpile. The staff also discussed with CDC the same. The staff reported to the EDO the status of availability of Kl in the Federal stockpiles on 1/28/99. Currently the staff believes that the amount of Kl available in the Federal inventory is not adequate if it were to be used for the public. Because the status of KI in the Federal stockpile is subject to negotiation and change, the staff will continue to interact with the principal agencies until this issue is final.
- 7. fr: SECY-98-264, Proposed Amendments to 10 CFR 50.47, sent to the Commission on November 10,1998. Commission action still pending.
- 8. The FRPCC wn! expected to receive comments on the NRC proposed FRN from other Federal agencies during 1/99. Only one agency has provided comments to date. Moreover, FDA is revisiting its 1982 KI policy. The FDA's comments are essential for the completion of a revised Federal Kl policy. In addition to any FDA policy changes, the FRPCC Subcommittee on Kl will then evaluate the comments received from other Federal agencies and make its recommendations to the FRPCC. The NRC funding for Kl will also have to be resolved. The completion of this task maybe has been delayed until T99 at the earliest.
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- 13. % SRM directed the staff to withdraw the draft NUREG-1633 and substantially revise and ;
reissue it. Staff issued FRN withdrawing the draft NUREG on 10/16/98 and removed it from the l NRC WebSite. Staff formed a Kl Core Group to review and address the comments received on the draft NUREG and add new sections on U.S. and foreign experiences in logistics of KI distribution. The core group members include representatives from: AL, TN, AZ, CT, Waterford
. (CT), NEMA, CRCPD-6, FDA, EPA, FEMA and NRC. The KI Core Group met publicly 12/1/98-12/4/98 at the NRC. Issues were identified based on public comments and resolutions identified.
The U.S. experience was discussed and examined. The members were tasked for follow-up activities. The Kl Core Group will meet again eedi 1000 for fe"e.v--up ectivdies publicly in Tempe Arizona from during 3/1-3/5/99. The most significant development in this area has been the FDA's decision to revisit its 1982 policy.
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Objective: Complete the NEl Petition, accepting in part to modify 10 CFR Part 50.54(a), as it pertains to Quality Assurance Program Change Control and is intended to reduce burdens on industry.
PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 '
Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Public meeting with stakeholders to discuss R. Gramm, contents of proposed Direct Final Rule. 10/15/980 DRCH ._
- 2. Submit to the Commission a memorandum R. Gramm, stating the staff's proposal to accept the NEl 10/19/98C DRCH ;
Petition in part to modify 50.54(a) and propose ;
a Direct Final Rule. (9800166) (NRR)
- 3. Submit to the Commission a SECY Paper R. Gramm, accepting the NEl Petition in part, proposing a 11/30/980 DRCH Direct Final Rule, and a longer term additional rule change. (9800166) (NRR) SEGY-98-279 l
- 4. Decision by the Commission on the Direct 1/22/99C R. Gramm, Final Rule and the Petition's disposition. DRCH l
THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead l
- 5. Publication of a Federal Register Notice to 02/99 R. Gramm, accept in part the NEl petition for miemaking DRCH and proposing a Direct Final Rule (9800166) ;
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- 6. Direct Final Rule effective if no adverse 04/99 R. Gramm, comments received. , DRCl-( l
- 7. Coordinate a workshop with NE( to discuss TBD R. Gramm, ;
implementation aspects of Direct Final Rule. DRCH
- 8. Hold meetings and workshops with TBD R. Gramm, j stakeholders to fully develop voluntary option DRCH i rulemaking. _ ,,[
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- 10. Evaluate public comments on Voluntary Option TBD R. Gramm, ;
Rule,and prepare Final Rule. (3900004) DRCH' -
- 11. ~ lsiuiVcintSW Option'. Rule is Fed 5ral TBD R.1Giamm, i Reaister=Notice.
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. j j ' j._Specif[c_!ssue: Revised Source Term Rulemakina
' Objective: To revise Part 50 to allow holders of operating power reactor licenceos to voluntarily :
amend the facility design basis to use revised source terms in design basis accident radiological analyses. This action would allow these facilities to pursuo risk-informed licensir4g actions made possible through the use of the revised source term.
t l PRIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 l
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- 1. Commission approval of rulemaking plan 9/4/98C C. Miller, DRPM -
(submitted 6/30/98)
- 2. Complete proposed rule package 10/2/98C C. Miller, DRPM l i3. Office concurrence 10/30/98C C. Miller, DRPM
! 4 11/4/980 C. Miiler, DRPM ,
F . ACRS review _
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. 11/10/98C C. Miller, DRPM ;
. 6. Proposed rule package to EDO 12/4/980 C. Miller, DRPM 1
1 7. Submit proposed rule package to Commission 12/15/980 C. Miller, DRPM j SECY-98-289
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- 8. Publish in Federa! Register W99 C. Miller, DRPM I
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. 9. Complete draft guide; dalft SRP section 5/99 C. Mi!!er, DRPM
- 10. End of Public Comment Pedod 4/99 C. Miller, DRPM
- 11. Office concurrence on final ru'e; draft guide; draft 6/99 C. Miller, DRPM SRP DEYOND JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date ! Lead
- 12. ACRS 'eview 7/99 C. Miller, DRPM l 1
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- 15. Final rule; draft gulos; draft SRP to Commission 7/30/99 C. Miller, DRPM
- 16. End of public comment period 11/99 C. Miller, DRPM
- 17. Office concurrence on final guide; final SRP 12/99 C. Miller, DRPM
- 21. Final guide; final SRP to Commission 1/24/00 C. Miller, DRPM 1
5.CRGR' led on proposed rule package on 11/10/98. CBGR had no objection to publishing
- proposed . e in Federal Register. May perform full reviews on final rule (milestone 13).
- 8. As of 1A 3/98, action on Milestone 8 is pending completion of Commission review and issue of 4
en SRM. Completion of this milestona will be delayed causing a delay in the completion of !
Milestone 10 and potentially causing delays in subcequent milestones.
12-13. Meetings with ACRS ar d CRGR would be expected to occur in conjunction with the scheduled reviews.
Staff conducted a public meeting witt, NEl and Industry on 10/1/98. The staff expects to conduct
. additional meetings as the need arises. There is currently no planning for a workshop. Such a
, workshop may be appropriate once the staff has issued the final rule, the draft guide, and the draft SRP.
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SES Manager: King Stab!ein, Acting Branch Chief, Uranium Recovery Branch A. Specificissues: Uranium rqcovery concerns raised in Senate repor.t
- Dual regulation of ground water at in situ leach (ISL) facilities
- Expanded use of mill tailings irnpoundments to dispose of other material ;
- Climinate consideration of economics in the processing of alternate feedstock Objective: To look for ways to .
- 1. eliminate dual regulation of ISLs facilities;
- 2. reduce the regulatory burden on uranium mill wanting to expana the use of impoundments for disposal of other materials besides mill tailings; and l
- 3. encourage uranium miHs who want to engage in recycling of materials fo, t t ir l uran;am content j m
THROUGH JUNE 30,1999 Milestone Date Lead
- 1. Commission paper on ways to eliminate dual Charlotte i regulation at ISL facilities (9600173) (NMSS) 01/99 Abrams/
02/16/99 Jim Park, NMSS
- 2. Commission paper on revising guidance for Charlotte expanding disposal capability of uranium mill Abrams/
tailings impoundments, and ask for Commission et/99 Jim Park, NMSS pc!!cy on hearing orders conceming need to 2/16/99 )
consider economics in alternate feedstock :
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3.lmplement any changes in review of attemate Charlotte feedstock that result from hearing and Commission 02/99 Abrams, NMSS review of previous hearing orders
- 4. Complete hearing on alternate feedstock P. Block, amendment to see how Stato of Utah concerns 02/99 ASLBP about staff not app'ying appropriate eccnomics cnteria is determined,
- 5. Complete Part 41 rulemaking plan, including 04/99 Mark Haysfield ,
recommendations on regulatory changes to address Mike Fliegel, j NMSS the three issues (9800177)(NMSS) ,m l
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- 6. Revise ISL Standard Review Plan to implement 06/99 Bill Ford, NMSS staff recommendations if approved by Commission )
- 7. Issue revised draft guidance on disposal capabihty 06/99 Charlotte with Commission-approved revisions Abrams, NMSS l
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- 8. Publish proposed Part 41 for public comment, 04/00 Mark Haysfield/ ;
including regulatory changes to address three Mike Fliegel, ;
issues (9800177) (NMSS) NMSS I
- 9. Publish final Part 41 codifying agency policy on 02/01 Mark Haysfield/
resolution of three issues. (9800177) (NMSS) Mike Fliegel, J,NMSS _
Comments:
General comment re: oblective stated above: Three issues raised in the Senate report are presentcd in the National Mining Association white paper that was presented to the Commission in April 1998.
1.& 2. Staff will provide recommendations to the Commission on ways to address issues on eliminating dual regulation at ISL facilities and on disposal of materialin tailings impoundments.. Staff met with OGC on October 13, and developed a strategy for completing the Commission paper on ISL dual regulation. On October 26,1998, OGC sent staff its legal analysis covering whether staff could remove themselves from the regulation of ground water at ISL facilities. The CGC position has been incorporated into the Commission paper.
Copies of both papers have been concurred in by the CFO.. The papers also have '
l received no legal objection from OGC.
Because of the technical and legal complexity of the issues covered in the Commission papers, the staff need additional time to complete their wcrk. Delays have resulted from time required for consultation with OGC and for staff revisions. Because it has been l recommended that the issues discussed in the Commission papers should be addressed through the Part 41 rulemaking task, staff also needed extra time in order to send the Comrnission papers forward along with the Part 41 rulemaking plan. The Commission papers and Rulemaking Plan have bcca subinitted for redew. were concurrea in by NMSS on January 5,1999. The Office of the EDO has reviewed these documents and returned the Commission papers back to staff with comments. The Com' mission papers yo due back to EDO on February 9,1999.
If approved by Commission, staff will begin to implernent those recommendations in their review practices, and recommend that they be codified in Part 41.
3.& 4. The most recent alternate feedstock amendment issued by the staff is being contested by the Stah of Utah and Envirocare One of the contentions is that the staff failed to conduct the appropriate economics test in accepting the amendment application. A decision from j this hearing could help provide auidance to the staff on how economics should be l considered in future reviews. The Presiding Officer has set a schedule for the hearing with l filings due from tne intervener (State of Utah) by December 7,1998, the licensee i (International Uranium) Dy January 18,1999, and the staff by January 18,1999. Based on l
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- 5. A draft of the Part 41 rulemaking p!an and accompanying Commission paper will be sent to the Commission along with the two Commission papers.
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. original date given was the date the rulemaking was due to the EDO, not the publict ite). .
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A: Use of Informal _Adiudicatory Procedures PHIOR TO JANUARY 28,1999 Mdestone Date Lead !
- 1. Fast draf t Commission paper on legislative and J. Fitzgera!d, OGC j rulemaking options to enhance Commission's ability to 10/30/980 use informal adjudicatory procedures submitted for Gent ral Counsel's review and comment.
.2. Draft-.submitted to Licensing Board for comment 12/1/980 J. Fitzgerald, OGC i l
- 3. Comments received on draft 12/18/98C J. Fitzgerald, OGC
- 4. Paper submitted to Commission K. Cyr, OGC 1/8/99C THROUGH JUNE 30,1999
- 5. Briefing of Commission Offices K. Cyr, OGC TED ,
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- 4. Pepes subrainsi dcisyed by 1 w;ca.-
- 5. Briefings will be scheduled when requested.
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