ML20214S085
| ML20214S085 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 12/02/1986 |
| From: | Chilk S NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Stello V NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| References | |
| REF-10CFR9.7 M861120A, NUDOCS 8612080182 | |
| Download: ML20214S085 (2) | |
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IN RESPONSE, PLEASE p?" " U'th UNITED STATES REFER TO:
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+,.....,o December 2, 1986 OFFCE OF THE SECRETARY MEMORANDUM FOR:
Victor Stello, Jr.
Executive Director for Op pitions FROM:
Samuel J. Chilk, Secreta:
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SUBJECT:
STAFF REQUIREMENTS - BRIlF: H3 ON INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE MAINTENANCE PERFd NCE, 10:00 A.M.,
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1986, COMMISSIONERS' CONFERENCE ROOM, D.C. OFFICE (OPEN TO PUBLIC ATTENDANCE)
The Commission was briefed by the staff on the results of Phase I of the Maintenance and Surveillance Program Plan (MSPP).
The purpose of the Phase I study was to describe the current status of maintenance in the industry by surveying existing maintenance practices and assessing their effectiveness.
The staff recommended that the Commission:
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Direct the staff to prepare and submit a proposed NRC policy statement on maintenance; and 2.
Note the EDO has directed NRR and IE to implement Phase II of the MSPP as it relates to assessing the effectiveness of industry's recent maintenance initiatives.
Chairman Zech requested the staff to:
l Do what it can to get results soon.
l Examine international as well as domestic program for insights.
Concentrate on balance of plant maintenance needs.
Review if the frequency of on-line testing and surveillance should be reduced.
j Commissioner Asselstine expressed concern that NRC's approach to maintenance is reactive and that a more proactive approach is needed.
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N k Commissioner Carr highlighted an industry problem of high maintenance personnel turnover and noted that steps must be taken to ensure the availability of experienced personnel for maintenance activities.
Commissioner Carr also noted that a "fix it now" philosophy is needed.
Commissioner Roberts cautioned the staff that conclusions drawn from a historical review of licensee event reports must be carefully reviewed sin 9e reporting requirements changed during the time period examined by the staff.
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Chairman Zech Commissioner Roberts Commissioner Asselstine Commissioner Bernthal Commissioner Carr Commission Staff Offices PDR - Advance DCS - 016 Phillips
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