ML20330A178
| ML20330A178 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 11/24/2020 |
| From: | Angela Wu NRC/NMSS/DFM/IOB |
| To: | |
| AWu - NMSS/DFM/IOB - 301.415.2995 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML20330A178 (1) | |
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Smarter Inspection Project Status as of Enhancement 11/24/2020
Background:
On April 26, 2019, the NRC staff issued a working group (WG) charter to conduct a holistic assessment of the fuel cycle oversight program. The purpose of the assessment was to improve effectiveness and efficiency, while further integrating risk-informed insights to ensure that the appropriate focus is applied to the areas most important to safety.
The WG, composed of experienced staff and branch chiefs from NMSS and Region II, used both domestic and international operating experience, risk insights, inspection data, and lessons learned to assess the program and develop recommendations for enhancement.
The final report of the working groups recommendations was completed and made publicly available on March 18, 2020 (ADAMS Accession No. ML20073G659). The Director of the Division of Fuel Management (DFM) approved the working groups recommendations in full considering the final recommendations report and all feedback received.
Public issuance of the final decision memo (ADAMS Accession No. ML20077L247) was on March 18, 2020.
Objective:
To provide a status update on the staffs efforts to revise fuel cycle inspection guidance documents in accordance with the approved recommendations in support of full implementation by calendar year 2021, train inspectors on revised guidance documents, and maintain accountability of the implementation effort and deliverables.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- 1. Developed Implementation Plan and Status Documents
- 2. Issued Inspection Procedures 88015, 85401, 85309, 85311, 85313, 88055, and 88051, Effective: January 1, 2021 NEXT STEPS
- 1. Continue to shape a Low Safety Significance Issue Resolution process (Separate working group effort)
- 2. Continue to review and comment period of each document Procedure Expected Procedure Expected Procedure Expected Procedure Expected Issuance Date Issuance Date Issuance Date Issuance Date IP 88135 12/11/20 IMC 2600B 12/18/20 IP 85405 12/18/20 IP 88050 12/18/20 IP 88135.02 12/11/20 IMC 2600E 12/18/20 IP 85406 12/18/20 IP 86740 12/18/20 IP 88135.04 12/11/20 IP 85303 12/18/20 IP 85407 12/18/20 IP 88045 12/18/20 IP 88135.05 12/11/20 IP 85305 12/18/20 IP 85408 12/18/20 IMC 0616 2021 IP 88135.17 12/11/20 IP 85307 12/18/20 IP 85501 12/18/20 IP 88030 2021 IP 88135.19 12/11/20 IP 85315 12/18/20 IP 85502 12/18/20 IP 88025 2021 IP 88135.22 12/11/20 IP 85402 12/18/20 IP 85503 12/18/20 IP 88035 2021 IMC 2683 12/11/20 IP 85403 12/18/20 IP 88020 12/18/20 IP 88054 2021 IMC 2600 12/18/20 IP 85404 12/18/20 IP 88070 12/18/20 KEY MILESTONES Points of
Contact:
Alayna Pearson, HQ Implementation Lead, NMSS/DFM, 301-415-3174 Angela Wu, Project Manager, NMSS/DFM, 301-415-2995 Leira Cuadrado, Branch Chief, NMSS/DFM, 301-415-0324