ML23321A030
| ML23321A030 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 12/11/2023 |
| From: | Dan Dorman NRC/EDO |
| To: | Raymond Furstenau, David Nelson NRC/OCIO, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research |
| References | |
| OEDO-23-00404, SRM-CTH231030-1 | |
| Download: ML23321A030 (1) | |
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MEMORANDUM TO:
David Nelson, Chief Information Officer Office of the Chief Information Officer Raymond V. Furstenau, Director Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research FROM:
Daniel H. Dorman Executive Director for Operations
SUBJECT:
OEDO Tasking in Response to Chairs Tasking Memorandum, Advancing Use of Artificial Intelligence at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission This tasking follows my review of the Chairs Tasking Memorandum (TM), Advancing Use of Artificial Intelligence at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, dated October 30, 2023 (ADAMS Accession No. ML23303A143). The Chairs TM directed the staff to undertake a review of how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used internally to improve the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)s licensing and oversight processes, including rulemaking, environmental reviews, and research activities. As stated in the Chairs TM, the NRC should prioritize AI applications that propel us towards being a forward-looking organization ready for the future.
Specifically, the Chairs TM states that the staff should evaluate how AI can be used to automate simple or repetitive tasks, reduce human error, save resources, process large datasets, make better data driven decisions, and reduce regulatory review time. Additionally, the Chairs TM states that the staff should also consider how AI applications could help with knowledge management, strategic workforce planning, and hiring initiatives to build and prepare the workforce of the future. The response is due to the Commission by April 30, 2024.
I am tasking the Office of the Chief Information Officer and the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research to co-lead the effort to prepare a response to the Chairs TM by taking the following actions:
1.
Develop a list of recommended AI applications that would benefit the NRC the most, and include a summary of the proposed effort, potential benefits and drawbacks, projected cost and savings, and timeframe for implementation. Additionally, proper AI usage, policy implications, and data privacy need to be considered to ensure responsible and sustainable AI implementation. The staff should ensure that ideas from all offices and regions are represented. A response to this memo is due to OEDO by April 16, 2024.
2.
Coordinate with the Office of the Executive Director for Operations to provide periodic updates on your actions regarding this tasking to the Commission.
CONTACT: Daniel Mills, OEDO (240) 706-4795 December 11, 2023 Signed by Dorman, Dan on 12/11/23
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TASKING IN RESPONSE TO ADVANCING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION DATED DECEMBER 11, 2023 DISTRIBUTION: Ticket Number(s) OEDO-23-00404; SRM-CTH231030-1 EDO r/f DNelson, OCIO SFlanders, OCIO BFicks, OCIO BSall, OCIO RFurstenau, RES JTappert, RES VHall, RES LBetancourt, RES RidsOcioMailCenter.Resource RidsResPmdaMail Resource ADAMS Accession Number: ML23321A030