ML20217G900
| ML20217G900 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 10/08/1997 |
| From: | Howell A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Cottle W HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO. |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9710140279 | |
| Download: ML20217G900 (6) | |
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SUBJECT:
SENIOR REACTOR ANALYST (SRA) INTERFACE VISIT
Dear Mr. Cottle:
On August 16,1995, the Commission published its final policy statement on the use of - probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) technology in regulatory matters. The Commission-stated that the use of PRA should be increased in all regulatory matters to the extent supported by the state of the art and in a manner which complements the NRC's current regulatory approach. One element of this initiative has been the development and certification of Senior Reactor Analysts (SRAs) whose responnibilities include the coordination of risk informed regulatory issues for the NRC's recional offices. The SRAs in Region IV have completed all the required qualifications and training and are now assisting the Region in implementing programs, which will fulfill the objectives that are outlined in the Commission's policy statement. The Region IV SRAs are William B. Jones and Jeffrey L. Shackelford. Messrs. Jones and Shackelford are assigned to the Division of Reactor Safety..The Region proposes that Mr. Jones and Mr. Shackelford visit your f acility to provide information related to the region's use of risk informed approaches in regional programs. _ Additionally,_ such a visit would allow an opportunity for your staff to -{ - provide any insights which'you might have regarding your facility's use of PRA information in plant operations, engineering, maintenance, and any other related activities. We anticipate that this visit would primarily involve the members of your staff who are responsible for PRA related activities and would last for approximately one day. It would also be desirable for the SRAs to visit briefly and introduce themselves to plant management. - The proposed discussion topics for this visit would include: the plant specific risk profile; O plant specific risk informed initiatives (potentisl/ planned initiatives, modifications, etc.), pilot activities, and issues; and, any perceived impact of deregulation on grid reliability. -The SRAs would be able to provide an overview of risk insights in Region IV activities, the consideration of risk in enforcement actions, and an overview of NRC risk informed Regulatory Guides and Standard Review Plans. Finally, we would like to discuss with your staff the means by which the Region may obtain a controlled copy of your current risk i-analysis, as well as providing a mechanism for obtaining any future revisions. 9710140279 971000 PDR ADOCK 05000499 P PDR
l ? Houston Lighting & Power Company 2-i l We request that the appropriate mesmbers of your staff contact Mr. Jones or Mr. Shackelford directly in order to coordinate the proposed visit. Mr. Jones can - be reached at (817) 860 8147, and Mr. Shackelford can be reached at (817) 860 8144. inceret p' 4(\\ Arth T. 'Howell lli, Director l Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos.: 50-493;50-499 License Nos.: NPF 76; NPF 80 cc: l Lawrence E. Martin, General Manager Nuclear Assurance & Licensing Houston Lighting & Power Company P.O. Box 289 Wadsworth, Texas 77483 l Mr. J. C. Lanier/Mr. M. B. Lee City of Austin l ~ Electric Utility Department 721 Barton Springs Road - l Austin,. Texas 78704 l Mr. K. J. Fiedler/Mr. M. T. Hardi City Public Service Board P.O. Box 1771 San Antonio, Texas-78296 Jack R. Newman, Esq. Morgan, Lewis & Bocklus 1800 M. Street, N.W. - l ' Washington, D.C. - 20036 5809 Mr. G. E Vaughn/Mr. C. A. Johnson Central Power & Light Company P.O. Box 289 - Mail Code: N5012 i 'Wadsworth, Texas 77483 e t l ..-,v- --4 + _ 7,9 ,y..y-,m-7,y- .,_.,m ..re-w r+-m.,-e+ e-ww-my-, ,w v , % w' e w~+ee = + - - - * - - - '
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Houston Lighting & Power Company 4 - Joseph R. Egan, Esq. Egan & Associates, P.C. 2300 N Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037 l l l
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