ML24046A018
| ML24046A018 | |
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| Issue date: | 02/22/2024 |
| From: | NRC/OCM |
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UPDATE ON RESEARCH AND TEST REACTORS REGULATORY PROGRAM February 22, 2024
Scott Morris Deputy Executive Director for Reactor and Preparedness Programs Office of the Executive Director for Operations
3 RESEARCH AND TEST REACTORS REGULATORY PROGRAM Robert Taylor
- Deputy Director for New Reactors, NRR Josh Borromeo
- Branch Chief, Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities (DANU)
- Project Manager, DANU Holly Cruz
- Senior Project Manager, DANU Amy Beasten
- RTR Chief Examiner, DANU
Robert Taylor Deputy Director for New Reactors Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Graded Risk-Informed Approach to Licensing and Oversight Level of Risk Licensed Power Limit 2 MW 5 W 20 MW LED Lightbulb Single Wind Turbine Micro Reactor 5
30 Facilities throughout the Nation 6
7 Leading the Path for the Future
- Program Enhancements
- Domestic Outreach
- International Engagement 7
Josh Borromeo Chief, Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Licensing Branch, DANU, NRR
Driven by the technology Safe by Design Established by large safety margins, simpler systems, and small consequences Low Risk Enables safety margin throughout facility lifecycle Licensing Foundation of Safety Confirms compliance with license and regulations Oversight 9
Regulatory Framework 10 Guidance Regulatory Applicability Atomic Energy Act Graded Approach
Improving Guidance to Enhance Efficiency and add Clarity Implementing Changes to Support New Technology Developing Risk-Informed Regulations Incorporating Operating Experience Continuous Improvement 11
New NPUF Definition Non-Expiring Licenses for Research Reactors Update License Renewal Process and Provisions Periodic FSAR Updates Consistency and Clarification Updates Accident Dose Criterion NPUF Rule (SECY-19-0062) 12 NPUF = Non-Power Production & Utilization Facilities FSAR = Final Safety Analysis Report Enhancing Efficiency through Rulemaking
Rebecca Ober Project Manager, DANU, NRR
History of RTR Security 1979 Theft and Diversion Threat Addressed 1993 Radiological Sabotage Threat Addressed Post 9/11 Additional Security Measures Implemented 2009 Voluntary Security Enhancements
RTR Security for the Future Proactive Innovative Adaptable Technology-Inclusive Risk-Informed
Holly Cruz Senior Project Manager, DANU, NRR
Enabling Flexibility in Regulatory Infrastructure Flexible Guidance Exemptions Guidance Updates Endorsements 17
Advancing New Technology Development Design Non-Power Reactor Data Power Reactor Design Refinement
PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS CURRENT RTRS SHINE TECHNOLGIES, LLC Medical isotope facilities are essential to ensuring a domestic supply of critical isotopes 19
International Engagements 20
Amy Beasten RTR Chief Examiner, DANU, NRR
Program IMPROVEMENTS Collaborative Learning Environment Reactor Program System Inspection Guidance Risk-Significant Inspection Oversight Operator Licensing 22
PROGRAM Oversight during COVID-19 PHE Operator License Certificates Guidance and Policy Event Tracking Safety Culture 23 PHE = Public Health Emergency
Open Training Sessions Rotations and Cross-Training Knowledge MANAGEMENT &
TRANSFER Hiring Applicability to Advanced Reactors Strengthening Diversity 24
Cross-Communication Inspection Report Website IAEA Operating Experience Database Internal Stakeholders External Stakeholders Continued Focus on Communication Regional Awareness 25
Scott Morris Deputy Executive Director for Reactor and Preparedness Programs Office of the Executive Director for Operations
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28 Acronyms CFR - Code of Federal Regulations CSNC/CCSN - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission/Commission Canadienne de Sûreté Nucléaire DOE - Department of Energy FSAR - Final Safety Analysis Report IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ISG - Interim Staff Guidance.
NNSA - National Nuclear Security Administration NPUF - Non-power Production or Utilization Facility NPUF Rule - Non-power Production or Utilization Facility License Renewal Rule PHE - Public Health Emergency RTR - Research and Test Reactor SNM - Special Nuclear Material