ML22256A171
| ML22256A171 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 09/13/2022 |
| From: | Stephanie Coffin NRC/CRGR |
| To: | Dan Dorman NRC/EDO |
| N. Difrancesco | |
| References | |
| Download: ML22256A171 (6) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2022 MEMORANDUM TO: Daniel H. Dorman Executive Director for Operations FROM: Stephanie M. Coffin, Chairman Committee to Review Generic Requirements
SUBJECT:
COMMITTEE TO REVIEW GENERIC REQUIREMENTS:
MINUTES OF MEETING NO. 460, 461, AND 462 On May 13, 2022, the Committee to Review Generic Requirements (CRGR, the Committee) held Meeting No. 460 and met with Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and an Industry panel regarding a draft Regulatory Information Summary on Operational Leakage (ADAMS No.
ML21166A122). Subsequently, the CRGR held meetings with staff on June 7 and June 27, 2022. At these two meetings, the staff responded to CRGR questions that arose from the Committees May 13th meeting as well as the staffs planned resolution of public comments on draft RIS. The CRGR met to finalize the Committee recommendation on August 2, 2022.
The meetings with CRGR supported the Committees information gathering and review of the planned agency issuance of the RIS, Operational Leakage. The meetings clarified the licensing and oversight history and operating experience associated with the regulation of leakage in Class 2 and 3 piping and piping components.
CRGR Meeting with NEI/Industry on May 13, 2022 The NEI and Industry Panel presentation and transcript can be found in the Enclosure 1. The meeting participants are contained in Enclosure 2.
During the presentation, the CRGR sought to understand the backfit concern, potential impact on licensee operations, and the regulatory history and precedent associated with operational leakage.
In summary, the NEI/industry panel agreed with NRC staff that when operational leakage is identified, the impact of Technical Specification (TS) operability must be evaluated. However, NEI/Industry disagreed with the position articulated in the draft RIS about how operability must be evaluated. They disagreed that the regulation at 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4) requires the use of Section XI flaw acceptance and evaluation methods to evaluate the operability of Class 2 and 3 CONTACT: Nicholas DiFrancesco, RES 301-415-1115
D. Dorman systems, structures, and components in response to operational leakage. They asserted that the draft RIS, if finalized, would be an amendment of the regulations and an unanalyzed backfit.
CRGR Meetings with NRC Staff on June 7 and June 27, 2022 After the CRGR meeting with NEI/Industry, the CRGR requested the staff respond to several questions that arose from the May 13th meeting. The CRGR questioned staff on the staffs position regarding whether the regulation requires application of ASME acceptance and evaluation methods in evaluating operational leakage, regulatory history and precedent, operating experience, and options for licensees resolution of plant operational leakage. The Committee also requested to review the staffs proposed responses to public comments and any proposed revisions to the RIS in response to public comments.
The staff presentation to the CRGR may be found in Enclosure 1. The meeting participants are contained in Enclosure 2.
CONCLUSIONS The CRGR is appreciative of both the NEI/Industry and Staff presentations and bringing this long-standing issue before the Committee. The open discussions during the Committees meetings facilitated a common and full understanding of staff and stakeholder views, which informed the CRGRs decision.
The CRGR finds that the staff has demonstrated a consistent interpretation of the regulations through its licensing, inspection, and ASME Code activities over the years. In our view, this is not a new position and thus is not a backfit. The RIS will bring needed regulatory clarity to this issue, and we recommend its issuance. : List of References : List of Attendees from CRGR Meeting No. 460, 461, and 462
ML22256A171 OFFICE RES/TA CRGR NAME N. DiFrancesco S. Coffin DATE 9/12/2022 9/13/2022 COMMITTEE TO REVIEW GENERIC REQUIREMENTS MEETING NO. 460, 461, AND 462 LIST OF REFERENCES General Background Draft Regulatory Information Summary (RIS), Operating Leakage dated January 6, 2022 (ML21166A122)
NEI Letter dated March 15, 2022, providing public comment on the draft RIS (ML22074A264)
Public Meeting Information from May 13, 2022 Public Meeting Notice with CRGR to Discuss Potential Backfitting Associated with Draft RIS on Operating Leakage (ML22119A137)
Nuclear Energy Institute Public Meeting Slides for May 13, 2022, CRGR Meeting Regarding RIS on Operating Leakage (ML22124A207)
Public Meeting Transcript between CRGR and Industry Stakeholders on Potential Backfitting Associated with Draft RIS on Operation Leakage (ML22220A257)
NEI Letter Following May 13, 2022, Public Meeting on Draft Regulatory Issue Summary Operational Leakage, 87 Fed. Reg. 2361 (Jan. 14, 2022) (Docket ID NRC-2021-0173) dated May 20, 2022 (ML22143A936)
Internal Meeting NRC Staff Presentation for June 7 and 27, 2022 Staff Presentation and responses to CRGR Questions on RIS for Operational Leakage dated June 7, 2022 (ML22220A012)
Package for Issuance of RIS 22-XXX, Operational Leakage, containing resolution of public comments and final RIS (ML22167A001)
Enclosure 1
COMMITTEE TO REVIEW GENERIC REQUIREMENTS MEETING NO. 460 LIST OF ATTENDEES (May 13, 2022)
CRGR Members NEI and Industry Panel Stephanie M. Coffin, Chairman, RES Tom Basso, NEI Andrea Kock, NRR Jerry Bonanno, NEI Craig G. Erlanger, NSIR Darani M Reddick, Constellation Nuclear Robert Lewis, NMSS Daniela Matielo, ASME Raymond K. Lorson, R-I Martin C Murphy, Xcel Energy Susan Vrahoretis, OGC David M Gullott, Constellation Nuclear Nicholas DiFrancesco, CRGR Staff James T Polickoski, TVA Public Andrew Zach, Senate EPW Committee Richard Stadtlander John Conly, Certrec Phil Lashley, Energy Harbor Rachel A Luebbe, Constellation Nuclear Tom Roberts Richard J Swart, Constellation Nuclear Brett Titus, NEI Tony Brown, TVA Andrew Mauer, NEI Frank Szanyi, PSEG Kevin Allen Phil Couture Deann Raleigh David Mannai, PSEG Sherrie K Grant, Constellation Nuclear Garcia Heras Maria Luisa Brian Derreberry Steve McCracken Deann Raleigh DeLisa S. Pournaras John M Goelz Mark A Pyne Harry Balian Kari Osborne Pat Chriscoe, Hien Q. Do Daniel Lamond Melody Rodriguez Russell R Thompson NRC Staff John Bozga Diane Jackson MJ Ross-Lee Sheldon Clark Matthew Mitchell Lauren Gibson Ravi Grover David Roth (OGC)
Thomas Weaver Ed Miller David Rudland Jay Collins John Hughey Robert Elliott Victor Cusumano Kevin Coyne Thomas Scarbrough Shakur Walker Brian Harris (NRR) Tony Nakanishi Robert Taylor Khadijah West Marieliz Johnson Eric Magnuson Caroline Tilton Andres Orozco Restrepo Brian Allik Christopher Tyree Matthew Domke Hammock, Jessica Clinton Ashley Sam Wojack (Court Reporter)
Enclosure 2
D. Dorman COMMITTEE TO REVIEW GENERIC REQUIREMENTS MEETING NO. 461 LIST OF ATTENDEES (June 7, 2022)
CRGR Members NRC Staff Stephanie M. Coffin, Chairman, RES Jay Collins, NRR Andrea Kock, NRR Matthew Mitchell, NRR Raymond K. Lorson, RI Caroline Tilton, NRR Susan Vrahoretis, OGC Robert Taylor, NRR Robert Elliott, NRR Thomas Weaver, OEDO Jessica Bielecki, OGC Sheldon Clark, OGC Brian Smith, NRR David Rudland, NRR COMMITTEE TO REVIEW GENERIC REQUIREMENTS MEETING NO. 462 LIST OF ATTENDEES (June 27, 2022)
CRGR Members NRC Staff Stephanie M. Coffin, Chairman, RES Jay Collins, NRR Andrea Kock, NRR Matthew Mitchell, NRR Raymond K. Lorson, R-I Caroline Tilton, NRR Craig G. Erlanger, NSIR Robert Taylor, NRR Robert Lewis, NMSS Robert Elliott, NRR Susan Vrahoretis, OGC Thomas Weaver, OEDO Nicholas DiFrancesco, CRGR Staff Jessica Bielecki, OGC Sheldon Clark, OGC Brian Smith, NRR David Rudland, NRR