ML22263A477
| ML22263A477 | |
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|---|---|
| Issue date: | 09/28/2022 |
| From: | Edgardo Torres NRC/NRR/DRA/APOB |
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| Torres E | |
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| Download: ML22263A477 (6) | |
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PRA Configuration Control Tabletop Update ROP Bi-Monthly Meeting September 28, 2022 Edgardo Torres Reliability and Risk Analyst Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Division of Risk Assessment PRA Oversight Branch
2 Key Messages
- The existing oversight process is adequate to ensure implementation of programs informed by PRA models.
- However, we believe that there is a current gap in the oversight of PRA Configuration Control programs.
- A balanced approach of focused inspections/safety enhancements within the existing ROP baseline inspection program of PRA changes and upgrades are being proposed to monitor appropriate implementation of configuration control programs for licensee PRA models that support risk-informed decision-making.
3 Key Messages (Cont.)
- PRA Configuration Control framework will be informed and developed by the NRC working group recommendations, based on the information gathering and guidance development efforts, as well as with industry and the public through multiple public meetings.
- Three out of eight tabletops completed:
- To date, based on limited review, NRC staff have not identified any significant findings on how licensees are implementing their programs
- Based on the team's findings and observations of all eight tabletops, the team will propose recommendations to enhance oversight activities for approval
- The approach we are taking in addressing this initiative demonstrates our commitment to our principles of good regulation of openness.
4 High-Level Plan ROP Change Control Process Conduct Tabletops Finalize Information Gathering Needs Refine guidance and share PRA Configuration Control Framework recommendations for feedback
5 Conducted 2 public meetings February &
April 2022 Identify and select eight facilities for table-tops/
site visits May 2022 Begin table-tops/site visits at facilities July 2022 Complete assessment of information gathered via site visits and guidance development effort December 2022 Brief NRR management on final recommendations of effort March 2023 Discuss findings at ROP monthly public meeting April 2023 Discuss any feedback at ROP Monthly public meeting May 2023 Revise Tier 2 inspection guidance December 2023 Overall Plan & Path Forward Enter ROP change control process February 2023
6 Questions?