ML24206A007
| ML24206A007 | |
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| Issue date: | 07/19/2024 |
| From: | Lionel Rodriguez NRC/RGN-III/DORS |
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| References | |
| Download: ML24206A007 (1) | |
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- We have completed 27 inspections since 2023.
- NRC holds cross-regional review panels before the inspection reports are issued.
- Inspections will continue through 2026, with each site having the inspection.
- NRC Technical and Programmatic leads.
- Technical Leads-Aaron Armstrong and Ayo Ayegbusi
- Programmatic Leads-Doug Bollock and Amar Patel
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- First time inspecting these areas, so it could be the first time many staff are interacting with the NRC.
- Early, clear communication between the NRC inspection team and licensee staff is essential.
- Get the right people involved.
- 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.
4 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
5 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.
These issues have not been common in the past year of inspections.
6 Critical Characteristics and Acceptance Criteria
- Translating adequate critical characteristics from technical evaluations (not all safety functions would be met).
- Using appropriate acceptance criteria to verify the critical characteristics.
Questions?
Douglas Bollock Email: douglas.bollock@nrc.gov; Phone: 301-415-6609 Amar Patel Email: Amar.Patel@nrc.gov Phone: 610-337-5220 Lionel Rodriguez Email: Lionel.Rodriguez@nrc.gov Phone: 630-829-9609
Ensure clear communications between licensee staff and NRC inspectors.
CGD 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 Adequate critical characteristics and acceptance criteria used