ML24114A099
| ML24114A099 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 06/12/2024 |
| From: | Patrick Finney NRC/NRR/DRO/IRAB |
| To: | Russell Felts Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| Download: ML24114A099 (1) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 MEMORANDUM TO:
Russell N. Felts, Director Division of Reactor Oversight Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM:
Patrick Finney, Chief Reactor Oversight Process Assessment Branch Division of Reactor Oversight Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
SUBJECT:
CHARTER FOR THE REGION III CALENDAR YEAR 2024 REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION AUDIT Reactor Oversight Process Implementation Audit Basis The Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) self-assessment program consists of three distinct elements as described in Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0307, Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment Program, dated May 3, 2022 (ADAMS Accession No. ML21341B399). Under Element 1 - Measure Regional and Headquarters Program Effectiveness and Uniformity in Implementing the ROP, NRR leads an annual ROP implementation audit of one region each year on a rotating basis. The purpose of this audit is to appraise regional program performance in terms of effectiveness and uniformity of implementation of the ROP, implementation of the ROP in accordance with program governance documents, and to ensure predictable, reliable, and uniform ROP implementation across all four regions. Additionally, this audit may also identify programmatic recommendations related to the ROP.
The ROP implementation audit will be conducted in accordance with IMC 0307, Appendix C, Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) Self-Assessment ROP Implementation Audit, dated March 24, 2023 (ML23024A117) and this charter. Region III is the designated recipient of the calendar year 2024 ROP Implementation Audit conducted as part of the ROP self-assessment program.
CONTACT:
Zack Hollcraft, NRR/DRO/IRIB 301-415-0504 June 12, 2024 Signed by Finney, Patrick on 06/12/24
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Audit Objectives 1.
Appraise regional program performance in terms of effectiveness and uniformity of ROP implementation pursuant to 10 CFR 1.43(e).
2.
Ensure transparent, objective, predictable, scrutable, reliable, and uniform ROP implementation across all NRC regions and in accordance with NRR program office policies, programs, and procedures.
3.
Determine whether revisions to ROP policies, programs, or procedures are warranted to promote effective and uniform regional ROP implementation.
Audit Scope The audit will be conducted in two parts and in accordance with IMC 0307, Appendix C. First, the audit team will evaluate a set of standardized, data-driven audit items covering the four ROP program areas (Assessment, Significance Determination Process, Inspection, and Performance Indicators) as described in IMC 0307, Appendix C, Attachment 1. Additionally, the team will evaluate one or two focus areas via a deep-dive review in accordance with the objectives of IMC 0307, Appendix C, and this charter. The two focus areas for this audit are as follows:
1.
Regional Inspection Branch Staffing and Training.
2.
Charges to Baseline Inspection and Documentation and other indirect inspection codes.
The team will also assess whether there are any programmatic recommendations resulting from the audit that should be entered into the ROP Lessons Learned Tracker for disposition.
Audit Schedule The ROP audit will be conducted both remotely and onsite. Prior to the onsite week, members of the team will evaluate most of the standardized items, begin auditing the deep dive focus areas, and prepare for meetings and discussions that will occur during the onsite week. This remote work will occur during the week of September 9, 2024. The audit team will be onsite at the Region III office during the week of September 16, 2024.
Audit Team Members Zack Hollcraft (NRR/DRO/IRIB), Team Lead David Aird (NRR/DRO/IRAB)
Rich Smith (NRR/DRO/IOEB)
Doug Dodson (RIV/DORS/IPAT)
Audit Team Guidance Per IMC 0307 Appendix C, the audit team will complete (to the maximum extent possible) evaluation of the standardized audit items prior to the onsite audit week. As able, the team should request information relating to the focus areas ahead of the onsite audit week to promote efficiency and prepare for the audit activities. Additional time with regional office members may be scheduled, if necessary, to meet the objectives of the audit, but efforts should be made to limit the onsite office visit to one week.
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The audit team leader will coordinate with the Region III Technical Support and Assessment Branch to accomplish the standardized audit items and request information, as well as the support requirements for the onsite portion of the audit, taking into account the regions schedule of activities. Throughout the audit, the team leader will discuss the teams findings with the appropriate regional management.
All time expended on ROP implementation audit activities should be charged to CAC A11018.
This charter may be modified should the team develop significant new information that warrants review.
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SUBJECT:
CHARTER FOR THE REGION III CALENDAR YEAR 2024 REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION AUDIT DATED JUNE 12, 2024 DISTRIBUTION:
M. Ferdas, Region I S. Smith, Region II E. Stamm, Region II T. Briley, Region III A. Agrawal, Region IV Z. Hollcraft, NRR/DRO/IRIB D. Aird, NRR/DRO/IRAB R. Smith, NRR/DRO/IOEB D. Dodson, Region IV RFelts, NRR/DRO PMcKenna, NRR/DRO DJohnson, NRR/DRO PFinney, NRR/DRO/IRAB ADAMS Accession Number: ML24114A099 NRR-102 OFFICE NRR/DRO/IRIB NRR/DRO/IRAB NRR/DRO NRR/DRO/IRAB NAME ZHollcraft PFinney RFelts PFinney DATE 4/29/2024 5/15/2024 6/12/2024 6/12/2024 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY