ML23299A135
| ML23299A135 | |
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| Issue date: | 11/09/2023 |
| From: | Douglas Bollock NRC/NRR/DRO/IRIB |
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| Download: ML23299A135 (1) | |
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2 Technical/process and inspection implementation training for inspector, including table-top scenarios, was completed.
NRC Technical and Programmatic leads identified and communicated to NRC staff Observe the first inspections in each region Completed for CGD inspections 2 regions completed first ARD inspections.
3 Inspection Procedure IP71111.21N.03 was revised in March 2023-Based on first inspections and industry (EPRI feedback)
No substantive changes to the inspection itself Updating revisions of guidance referenced in the IP (EPRI 3002002982, adding RG 1.250)
Incorporated feedback from first inspections -
Clarity and emphasis for the information request (Appendix B of the Inspection Procedure)
4 Inspection Procedure IP71111.21N.04 was made public in December 2022 (minor editorial revision in July 2023)
Based on first inspections and industry (NUGEQ feedback) NRC staff will evaluate revising the IP.
Reduction of inspection samples Incorporated feedback from first inspections -
Potential changes on the information request (Enclosure 1 of the Inspection Procedure)
5 Over 20 inspections completed by November.
NRC holds cross-regional review panels before the inspection reports are issued.
Inspections will continue through 2026, with each site receiving the inspection.
6 3 inspections completed by November.
NRC holds cross-regional review panels before the inspection reports are issued.
Inspections will continue through 2026, with each site receiving the inspection.
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- First time inspecting these areas, so it could be the first time many staff are interacting with the NRC. Get the right people involved.(especially for CGD)
- Early, clear communication between the NRC inspection team and licensee staff is essential.
- If you arent sure what the NRC is looking for, ask the NRC inspectors.
Everyone benefits when we all understand what the NRC is looking for.
8 Most findings so far have been minor.
Three common themes found at more than 1 site.
1)Control of parts and materials. Issues with control of components once signed out from the warehouse to the shop, from the shop to the jobsite and when returned to the warehouse if not used.
2)Shelf-life of parts in the warehouse. Properly identified and updated as needed.
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- 3) A few instances of either missing critical characteristics that should have translated from design, or not using acceptance criteria that would identify the critical characteristics
1 10 CFR Part 21 compliance
- Reporting an event under 10 CFR Part 50.72, 50.73 or 73.71.
- Must include information on defect in 50.72, 50.73 or 73.71 report (meet the Part 21 reporting).
- Must still evaluate for defects (Part 21).
- See Grand Gulf Nuclear Station inspection report 05000416/2023001
1 Commercial Grade Surveys
- When using Method 2, a commercial grade survey is the dedication documentation.
- Must retain Commercial Grade Surveys
- These are your permanent records for the component.
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- Not enough inspection inputs to determine any trends as of yet.
- One NCV - See McGuire Inspection Report for details
1 Questions?
Douglas Bollock Senior Reactor Operations Engineer Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Division of Reactor Oversight Reactor Inspection Branch Email: douglas.bollock@nrc.gov; Phone: 301-415-6609 1
Ensure clear communications between licensee staff and NRC inspectors-if unsure of what inspectors are asking for, ask them to clarify.
CGD and ARD inspections are being implemented properly.
Licensees are conducting CGD adequately, with mostly minor issues identified so far.
Understand Part 21 evaluation and reporting requirements.
Maintain Commercial Grade Surveys ARD is not a license renewal inspection, it is a degradation management engineering inspection.
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