ML23032A392
| ML23032A392 | |
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| Issue date: | 02/09/2023 |
| From: | NRC/OCM |
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Advanced Reactor Licensing Under 10 CFR Part 50 and Part 52 FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Dan Dorman Executive Director for Operations 2
Introduction
Robert Taylor: Experience with and enhancements to Part 50 and 52 frameworks in licensing and advanced reactors Bernie Thomson: Licensing process improvements reflecting lessons learned from recent new reactor application reviews Omid Tabatabai: Overview of the Part 50/52 rulemaking Candace de Messieres: Development and use of a modern, risk-informed approach to license advanced reactors Speakers 3
Robert Taylor Deputy Office Director for New Reactors, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) 4 Experience with and Enhancements to the Part 50 and Part 52 Frameworks in Licensing New and Advanced Reactors
Staff is Ready to License Using Parts 50 and 52 5
KAIROS SHINE NUSCALE Pre-application Engagement NUSCALE SHINE
Continuing Efforts to Improve Regulations and Processes 6
Efficient and Reliable Licensing
7 Establishing Clear Regulations and Guidance Ensuring Independent Risk-informed Safety Reviews Making Efficient and Reliable Licensing Decisions Considering Stakeholder Interests Developing Qualified Staff to Perform Reviews
Deputy Director, Division of New and Renewed Licenses, NRR Licensing Process Improvements Reflecting Lessons Learned from Recent New Reactor Application Reviews
Enhancing Processes to Improve Efficiency 9
Lessons Learned Requests for Additional Information Safety and Environmental Reports Early Identification of Issues Audits NuScale SMR DC APR-1400 DC Clinch River ESP Vogtle Construction/
Oversight
Core and Interdisciplinary Review Teams 10 Organizational Changes Resulting in Efficient Reviews Core Teams Focus on More Risk and Safety Significant Design Aspects Reduction from 6 to 4 Review Phases Streamlined safety evaluations to produce fewer interim documents Consolidated two ACRS reviews into one phase 6
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11 Organizational Changes Resulting in Efficient Reviews
- Effectively allocate resources based on risk and safety significance
- Monitor Performance
- Allows for quick assessment of project execution, schedule, and budget Recognizing our focus on safety:
Allows for changes in schedules and budget Contributes to openness with applicant and public
Omid Tabatabai Senior Project Manager, Division of New and Renewed Licenses, NRR Overview of the 10 CFR Parts 50 and 52 Alignment Rulemaking 12
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RULEMAKING SRM SECY 15-0002, Proposed Updates of Licensing Policies Rules, and Guidance for Future New Reactor Applications SECY 22-0052, Alignment of Licensing Processes and Lessons Learned from New Reactor Licensing Proposed rulemaking: (1) aligns Parts 50 and 52 licensing requirements, and (2) Incorporates lessons learned from the recent new reactor licensing reviews 13
IMPACT ON OTHER REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS 11 Regulatory Alignment Areas 120+ proposed changes in 67 Sections of Parts 50 and 52 Nine other 10 CFR Parts Three NUREG-0800 (SRP) Chapters and 11 Regulatory Guides Others as proposed by public comments 14
15 IMPACT ON NON-LIGHT WATER REACTOR LICENSING Light-water Reactors (Traditional PWRs/BWRs)
Advanced Reactors (Non-LWRs)
Rulemaking Clarifies Applicability of Regulations Vogtle 1-4 ©Georgia Power Company Abilene Christian University Molten Salt Research Reactor
Candace de Messieres Branch Chief, Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities, NRR This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA 16 16 Development and Use of Modern, Risk-Informed Approaches; Successes and Challenges in Reviews Under Parts 50 and 52
NRC Is Realizing Its Vision and Strategy for Non-Light Water Reactors 17 Computer Codes & Review Tools Flexible Review Process Knowledge, Skills, and Capabilities Policy and Technical Issues Consensus Codes and Standards Communication
18 Content of Application Advanced Reactor Content of Application (ARCAP)
NUREG-1537 updates for molten salt non-power reactors DNRL-ISG-2022-01 for LWR construction permits Consensus Codes and Standards Trial RG 1.247 on the non-LWR PRA standard Draft RG 1380 and NUREG-2245 on ASME Section III Division 5 Regulatory Applicability Draft white paper:
Applicability of NRC Regulations for Non-Light Water Reactors Licensing Basis RG 1.233 on the Licensing Modernization Project RG 1.232 on Principal Design Criteria Fuel Qualification New and Enhanced Guidance Is Enabling High Quality Applications NUREG-2246
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0 Application is accepted and under review
- Pre-application engagement early identification of key technical issues and information needs
- Pre-application audits forum to discuss attributes of a high-quality application needed to establish an aggressive review schedule Regulatory Infrastructure Is Supporting Early Movers Safety and environmental reviews on track
- Pre-application engagement resolution of key technical issues
- Use of audits timely application updates and limited RAIs
- Early and productive ACRS engagements
Staff Are Managing and Overcoming Challenges Wide Variety of Designs Schedule Uncertainty
- Staff training and development
- Knowledge sharing across core teams
- Working with partner offices
- Contract support Novel Regulatory Infrastruture 20
- Pre-application engagement
- Regulatory engagement plans
- Readiness reviews
- Flexible staff
- Leveraging related guidance
- Knowledge management and lessons-learned
Closing Remarks Dan Dorman Executive Director for Operations 21