ML23210A003
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| ML23210A003 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/14/2023 |
| From: | Anthony Dimitriadis Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch |
| To: | |
| Dennes, C | |
| References | |
| Download: ML23210A003 (8) | |
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DECOMMISSIONING INSPECTION INSIGHTS
Purpose Provide a brief overview of the Decommissioning Inspection Program Describe insights, challenges, and successes Transition from the Reactor Oversight Process to the Decommissioning Inspection Program Recent findings at decommissioning reactors
Transition to Decommissioning
- Operating reactor assessment program
- Shutdown of reactor
- Verification of removal of fuel from vessel
- Decommissioning oversight program
Decommissioning Program
- Updated Inspection Procedure (IP) 71801 with financial assurance inspection information from IP 36801
- Outlined in Inspection Manual Chapter 2561revised in 2021
- Relocated fire protection inspections to IP 64704 (new)
- Addressed recommendations from the Reactor Decommissioning Financial Assurance Working Group
Insights
- Planning the work and working the plan
- Variety of site cultures at decommissioning sites
- Embracing the corrective action program
Challenges Fires Lack of surveys Security issues Sensitivity to working at a nuclear facility Stakeholders understanding the risks
Recent Findings Security violations Lack of surveys Radwaste shipping Fires
Successes
- Good communication with stakeholders and NRC staff
- Significant progress in decommissioning
- Packaging and shipping of radioactive waste