ML22278A188
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| Issue date: | 10/13/2022 |
| From: | NRC/OCM |
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Strategic Programmatic Overview of the Operating and New Reactor Business Lines
Darrell Roberts D e p ut y E xe c ut i ve D i r e c t or fo r Re a c tor a n d P r e pa redn es s P r o g r a m s, O f fi ce o f t h e E xe c u t ive D i r e c tor fo r O p er at io n s Introduction
Operating Reactor Business Line Andrea Veil, Strategic Priorities and Successes for the Operating Reactor Business Line Zack Hollcraft, Continuously Improving the Reactor Oversight Process Jamie Heisserer, Regional Resilience during COVID-19 and Inspection Program Perspectives Shilp Vasavada, Leveraging Risk Insights to Modernize Regulatory Activities
Andrea Veil Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Strategic Priorities and Successes for the Operating Reactor Business Line
Safe, Efficient, and Reliable Licensing and Oversight of the Nations Non-Power Reactors SHINE Medical Technologies, LLC National Institute of Standards and Technology
Pandemic Lessons Learned Leads to Long Term Program Improvements
Follow on lessons learned effort
Applying lessons learned in coordination and communications NRC Senior Resident Inspector Matt Fannon provides virtual tour of Robinson nuclear power plant
Continuous Enhancements of Robust Reactor Oversight Process Counterfeit Fraudulent and Suspect Items 03 Reactor Oversight Process Enhancement Efforts Risk Insights in the Reactor Oversight Process 01 02
Implementing Commission Direction Safety Review Unaffected Subsequent License Renewal Continues Turkey Point Nuclear Plant Units 3 and 4
Continuing Innovation Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Risk Informed Decision Making Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Making the Safe Use of Nuclear Technology Possible Digital I&C Accident Tolerant Fuel
Deliberate Actions to Meet Organizational Health Objectives
Zack Hollcraft Senior Reactor Operations Engineer, Division of Reactor Oversight, NRR Continuously Improving the Reactor Oversight Process
Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) Enhancement Engineering Inspection Program Problem Identification and Resolution Changes to the ROP Action Matrix Changes to the Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone Inspector Shiattin Makor (left) at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station David Proulx and Harry Freeman examine equipment at the Callaway nuclear power plant.
Maintaining a Healthy Resident Inspector Program Recognizing the Importance of Resident Inspectors Resident Health Dashboard and Standing Committee Chairman Christopher Hanson with senior resident inspectors Justin Hawkins and Jigar Patel at the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear power plants.
New Means for End of Cycle Assessments Reducing preparation time through ease of use Modernized Data Visualization Chairman Christopher Hanson with senior resident inspectors Justin Hawkins and Jigar Patel at the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear power plants.
Enhancing Data Access Event Notification via the Mission Analytics Portal - External (MAP-X)
Enhanced Public Search Tools for Event Notifications and Part 21 Reports Upgrading the existing Licensee Event Report Search Tool Improving internal operating experience document search capabilities
Jamie Heisserer D e p ut y D i r e c to r, D i v i s i on o f O p er at in g Re a c tor L i c e n si n g, N R R
( r e c e n tl y D e p u t y D i r e c t or, D i v i s i on o f Re a c tor P r o j e ct s, Re g i o n I I I)
Regional Resilience
& Perspectives
Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Regional Resilience in the Inspection Program Senior Resident Inspector Paul Zurawski inspects emergency diesel generator at DC Cook Senior Resident Inspector (Braidwood) Dan Kimble and Kevin Barclay (Regional Inspector) on the Davis-Besse Special Inspection Team Ray Torres (Perry), John Robbins (Region III), Dan Bacon (Region II), and Randy Baker (Region III) discuss the Perry initial license exam
Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Regional Resilience in the Inspection Program Regional Inspector Edison Fernandez on the Palisades in-service inspection Resident Inspector Courtney St. Peters and Region III branch chief Billy Dickson tour Palisades before shutdown Senior Resident Inspector Chuck Norton, Jamie Heisserer, and Resident Inspector Tom McGowan tour Monticello
Focus on Our People Increased hiring Training of new staff Increased teamwork and interconnectivity
Shilp Vasavada A ct i n g B r a n c h C h i ef, D i v i s i on o f R i s k A s se ssm en t, N R R S e n i or Re l i a b i l it y a n d R i s k A n al ys t,
D i v i s i on o f R i s k A s se ssm en t, N R R Leveraging Risk Insights to Modernize Regulatory Activities
Safety + flexibility + efficiency Consistent with Principles of Good Regulation and the Be riskSMART framework Enablers:
Investing in Our People Improving Our Processes Enhancing Our Risk Tools Sustaining and Expanding the Use of Risk Insights
Investing in Our People Dedicated Efforts to Promote Risk-Informed Mindset Empowering Staff to Make Risk-Informed Decisions Positive Change Management Activities
Improving Our Processes Leveraging Technology to Support Operational Flexibility Updating Processes and Procedures Proactively Expanding the Use of Risk Insights to New Areas
Enhancing Our Risk Tools Enhance Available Risk Tools to Support Expanded Use of Risk Insights Distill Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Insights Increase Accessibility and Usability of Risk Tools
Darrell Roberts D e p ut y E xe c ut i ve D i r e c t or fo r Re a c tor a n d P r e pa redn es s P r o g r a m s, O f fi ce o f t h e E xe c u t ive D i r e c tor fo r O p er at io n s Closing Remarks
Acronyms AI Artificial Intelligence ATF Accident Tolerant Fuel CETI Comprehensive Engineering Team Inspection CFSI Counterfeit Fraudulent and Suspect Items FEI Focused Engineering Inspection I&C Instrumentation and Controls NRAN Nuclear Regulator Apprenticeship Network NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRR Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation MAP Missions Analytics Portal MAP-X Missions Analytics Portal - External OIG Office of the Inspector General PI&R Problem Identification and Resolution ROP Reactor Oversight Process RIPE Risk Informed Process for Evaluations SPAR Standardized Plant Analysis Risk VLSSIR Very Low Safety Significance Issue Resolution Process
Darrell Roberts D e p ut y E xe c ut i ve D i r e c t or fo r Re a c tor a n d P r e pa redn es s P r o g r a m s, O f fi ce o f t h e E xe c u t ive D i r e c tor fo r O p er at io n s Introduction
New Reactor Business Line Andrea Veil, Strategic Priorities and Successes for the New Reactor Business Line Brian Kemker, Applying Lessons Learned from Construction and Transition to Operations at Vogtle Michelle Hayes, New and Advanced Reactor Preparedness Hossein Esmaili, Research Support for Near-Term Licensing of New and Advanced Reactors
Andrea Veil Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Strategic Priorities and Successes for the New Reactor Business Line
Pre-application reviews underway with potential new and advanced reactor applicants Pre-application activities support focused, risk-informed safety reviews Robust Pre-application Activities to Support Future Licensing
Developing Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive, Performance-Based Guidance and Rules Streamlining guidance documents to prepare for future new and advanced reactor applications Significant progress in the Part 53 and Part 50 and 52 alignment rulemaking to prepare for future new and advanced reactor licensing
Strong Coordination with State, Local, Federal and International Partners STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Vogtle Unit 3 10 CFR 52.103(g) finding marks a significant regulatory milestone.
Continue oversight as Unit 3 moves to operation and Unit 4 continues construction.
Brian Kemker Senior Resident Inspector, Vogtle Units 3&4, Region II Applying Lessons Learned from Construction and Transition to Operations at Vogtle
Successful Transition of Vogtle Unit 3 and Continued Oversight of Vogtle Unit 4
First of a kind:
Unit 3 Start-up Testing and Commercial Operations
Unit 4 Construction and Testing Inspections
The NRC is Ready Licensing and Inspection Staff Vogtle Readiness Group Victor Hall, Omar Lopez-Santiago and Russ Felts with the framed 10 CFR 52.103(g) finding for Vogtle 3 DCO inspectors (Robert Mathis, Denise Terry-Ward and José Vasquez) during the Vogtle Unit 3 Supplemental Inspection.
The NRC is implementing multiple strategies to ensure we maintain the expertise for the future.
Ensuring Strong Construction Expertise Senior Resident Inspector Brian Kemker and Joylynn Quinones-Navarro viewing the Uni 3 reactor vessel integrated head package.
Tradition of Continuous Learning
- Implementation of Lessons Learned
- Impact on Future Construction Programs
Michelle Hayes Chief, Technical Branch 1, Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-power Production and Utilization Facilities, NRR New and Advanced Reactor Preparedness
Pre-application engagement License Reviews Pre-Application Engagements Safely Regulating Advanced Reactor Technologies Communication Yvotte Brits (X-energy LLC) and Chris Miller (NRC)
Preparing for an Expanding Workload Preparing for an Expanding Workload Preparing for an Expanding Workload
Developing Key Rulemakings Recommending Policy Changes Formulating New Guidance and Revising Previous Guidance Transforming New and Advanced Reactor Reviews Sketch of Abilene Christian University non-power molten salt reactor
Partnering to Strengthen Readiness Throughout the NRC Across Government and Industry With International Communities
Hossein Esmaili C h i ef, Fu e l & S o u r ce Te r m C o d e D eve l o pme n t B r a n c h, D i v i s i on o f S y s tem s A n al ysi s, O f fic e o f N u c l e a r Re g u l ato r y Re s e ar c h Research Support for Near-Term Licensing of New and Advanced Reactors
Strategic & Future Looking Research Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Readiness Innovation Regulatory Drivers First of a kind Reactors Collaboration Risk-Informed Technology-inclusive Develop Detailed Plans
State-of-Practice Computational Tools Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Developed Efficient Strategy and Plan Developed Reference Plant Models Developed Expertise & Show Readiness Development of Tools and Data to Understand the New Technologies and Demonstrate NRC Readiness and Capabilities System & Accident Progression Analysis Materials, Chemistry &
Component integrity Forward Looking Programs NRC Integrated Action Plan (IAP) Strategy 2: Modernizing our Tools Public Workshops: SCALE/MELCOR Non-LWR Source Term Demonstration Project 2021 2022 Heat pipe Reactor Gas cooled Reactor Molten Salt Cooled Reactor Molten Salt Fueled Reactor Sodium Cooled Fast Reactor
Application of Tools to Support Licensing Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Modify Reference Plant Model Support Hermes Review Perform Risk & Confirmatory Evaluations System Analysis for LWR SMRs and non-LWRs Probabilistic Risk Assessment
& Regulatory Guide Risk-informed Seismic Design
Darrell Roberts D e p ut y E xe c ut i ve D i r e c t or fo r Re a c tor a n d P r e pa redn es s P r o g r a m s, O f fi ce o f t h e E xe c u t ive D i r e c tor fo r O p er at io n s Closing Remarks
Acronyms ACRS Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers CFR Code of Federal Regulations CNSC Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission DOE U.S. Department of Energy EPRI Electric Power Research Institute IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency ITAAC Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria LWR Light Water Reactor NEA Nuclear Energy Agency NMSS Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRR Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation NSIR Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response SMR Small Modular Reactor SPAR Standardized Plant Analysis Risk