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| ML22164A018 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nuclear Energy Institute |
| Issue date: | 05/18/2022 |
| From: | Schlueter J Nuclear Energy Institute |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards |
| J ROWLEY NMSS/DFM/FFLB 3014154053 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML22164A018 (6) | |
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Fuel Cycle Industrys Priorities and COVID Experience Janet Schlueter Nuclear Energy Institute NRC Fuel Cycle Facility Stakeholders Meeting May 17-18, 2022
Fuel Cycle Industry Priorities Enhancement Opportunities, e.g.,
- More Digital Platforms for Submittals, e.g., effluent reports, IAEA Additional Protocol reports
- More Inspector Use of IT On-Site, e.g., real-time report generation
- Periodic Use of Hybrid Inspections for Low-Risk Areas
- Increased Transparency of Be Risk Smart Applications in NMSS Information & Data-Driven Decision-Making, e.g.,
- Smarter Inspection Program - NRC data informed enhancements
- Cyber Security Path Forward
- Possible Codification of Security Orders & Requirements
- Enhanced Weapons, Suspicious Activity & Security Event Reporting
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Fuel Cycle Industry Priorities (continued)
Annual Fees to Reflect Fleet & Program Priorities
- Prioritization of Non-fee Billable Work
- FY2022 Proposed Fee Rule Reflects Fleet & Workload
- FY2023 Congressional Budget Justification Timely Resolution of Issues & Licensing Actions
- Safety Margin - Industry Raised Issue Spring 2020; Await Resolution
- Early Problem Identification, e.g., NEI-14-14
- Renewals; Exemptions; Amendments; Applications - Experience varies Importance of Headquarters & Regional Coordination
- Both Organizations Own the Business Line
- NRC New Hires Accompany Inspectors When Practical to Enhance Orientation
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Industrys COVID Experience Timely & Effective Facility and Corporate Response
- Flexibility & Timely Response to Varying Site/Local Conditions was Essential
- Responsive to NRC Inspection Scope & Schedule Adjustments
- Sharing of Timely Fleet Information Through NEI, e.g.,
- Site status & best practices, e.g., masking & testing status
- Exchange of information, e.g., exemption requests
- Status calls between industry, NEI and NRC Exemption Requests
- Facilities Benefitted from Information Sharing
- Early Heads Up to NRC Aided Overall Process Time
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Industrys COVID Experience (continued)
Flexibility of NRC Inspections
- Timing, Duration, Number of Inspectors, Virtual Meetings & Interviews
- Benefits of Hybrid Inspections, e.g.,
- Remote NRC staff can provide lifeline for on-site inspectors
- Real-time adjustments to scope and timing when needed
- Remote meetings can allow for increased participation
- Encourage increased use of NRCs IT on-site, e.g., Real-time preparation of inspection reports Mutual Benefit of Shared Document Platforms
- Digital document sharing when practical is mutually desirable & more efficient
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THANK YOU!
May 17-18, 2022
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